Russian crowd's behavior saddens Scorpions vocalist
The Scorpions have a following in Russia, and their hit track "Wind Of Change" is all about the shift in European politics during the 1980s' close. The Scorpions' lead vocalist believes many Russians once sung to this tune, but they failed to grasp its meaning.
In a statement to "Playboy" magazine, the 76-year-old frontman of the renowned German rock group Scorpions shares his disagreements with the political viewpoints of his Russian supporters.
"I wouldn't want to forsake any admirer," he said. "But what do you answer to, 'we used to adore your music, but now you're working with the Nazis'?" The singer added that these followers previously knew the lyrics of "Wind Of Change" by heart, "but it appears they didn't recognize it - that's truly heartbreaking."
However, he doesn't desire to solely focus on Russia. "At the funeral of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, it was evident that resistance exists there - this isn't purely about Russia but about the governing body," he remarked.
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