Kottak, formerly known as KrunK, was a

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group formed in Los Angeles in 1996 by

James Kottak James Kottak (December 26, 1962 – January 9, 2024) was an American drummer, best known for his work with the German hard rock band Scorpions, which he joined in 1996. At the time of his firing from the band in 2016, he was their longest-serv ...

a.k.a. ''Jimmy Ratchitt'', ex-drummer for the hard rock band

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, and his ex-wife

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. The band's last lineup was: *

/Jimmy Ratchitt – lead vocals and guitar * Nils Wandrey – bass backing vocals * Francis Ruiz – drums The band describe themselves as "

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meets

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, on a bad day" and their album ''Therupy'' certainly continues to build the band's infamy. In early November 1997, KrunK walked away with two awards in the 2nd Annual Rock City News Awards for bands in Los Angeles. The band was named BEST PUNK BAND, and Athena won BEST FEMALE DRUMMER. In the 7th Annual L.A. Music Awards, Athena was nominated for BEST DRUMMER (Males & Females). She was the first female ever nominated in the history of the L.A. Music Awards. In 2006, the band changed its name from KrunK to Kottak, citing the need for a more original name now that " krunk" has become a general term. Kottak died in January 2024 at the age of 61.

Discography

* ''Greatist Hits'' (1998) * ''Therupy'' (2006) * ''Rock & Roll Forever'' (2010) * ''Attack'' (2011)

References

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* * * {{Authority control Pop punk groups from California Punk rock groups from California Musical groups established in 1996 Musical groups from Los Angeles 1996 establishments in California