Krokus

Swiss hard rock group, formed in 1975 in Solothurn, Switzerland.

Founded by:

Peter Richard – vocals (1975–1976)

Chris von Rohr – vocals, drums, bass, keyboards (1975–1983, 1987–1989, since 2008)

Tommy Kiefer – guitar (1975–1981)

Remo Spadino – bass (1975–1976)

Current line-up:

Marc Storace – vocals (1979–1988, 1994–1996, since 2002)

Fernando von Arb – guitar (1976–2004, since 2008)

Mark Kohler – guitar (1982–1988, 1994–1996, since 2008)

Mandy Meyer (1981, 2004–2007, since 2012)

Chris von Rohr – bass (1975–1983, 1987–1989, since 2008)

Flavio Mezzodi – drums (since 2013)

Former members:

Vocals:

Peter Richard (1975–1976)

Henry Fries (1979)

Björn Lodin (1988–1989)

Peter McTanner (1990–1992)

Carl Sentance (1999–2001)

Guitar:

Tommy Kiefer (1975–1981)

Hansi Droz (1976)

Patrick Mason (1983)

Many Maurer (also bass) (1989–2000)

Chris Lauper (1999)

Dave Stettler (2000)

Dominique Favez (2002–2007)

Bass:

Remo Spadino (1975–1976)

Jürg Naegeli (also keyboards) (1976–1980)

Andy Tanas (1984–1985)

Tommy Keiser (1985–1986)

Tony Castell (2002–2007)

Drums:

Steve Pace (1983)

Jeff Klaven (1983–1986)

Dani Crivelli (1987–1989)

Peter Haas (1990–1992, 1999–2001)

Cliff Rodgers (1999)

Marcel Kopp (2000)

Patrick Aeby (2002–2005)

Stefan Schwarzmann (2006–2007)

Freddy Steady – drums (1976–1982, 1994–1996, 2008-2012)

The logo was designed by the Swiss artist Beat Keller.

In 1977 Krokus merged together with the band Montezuma.

Their album Headhunter was a platinum album in the United States. So far, all Krokus albums have gone platinum in Switzerland.