- He is a German bassist best known as a member former of the rock/hard rock band, the Scorpions.
- In 2012, Francis Buchholz toured with former Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker for the European dates of his Temple of Rock Tour alongside former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell, with Ex-Rainbow vocalist Doogie White and MSG's Wayne Findley on guitars and keys.
- Their "Temple Of Rock - Lovedrive Reunion" tour went through Europe and far East.
- A DVD, Blu-ray and Double-CD "Live In Europe" was released for Christmas 2012.
- Their new album "Bridge The Gap" is already half finished, it will be released in November 2013. The European tour will start in April 2013 followed by concerts in Mexico and South America. More shows will be announced. (From Wikipedia.com)