Meeting your idols is a big dream for many fans. Now imagine being recognized as a friend by one of the greatest bands in history and having enough stories to fill a book? A Brazilian Scorpions has just achieved this feat – with the artists' approval.
In The Other Side of the Show – My Story with the Band Scorpions David Araújo, from Bahia, recounts in detail a story spanning more than a decade as a dedicated fan engaged in promoting the German band's work to the Brazilian public on the websites Scorpions News and Scorpions Brasil .
Before publication, the book was approved by the band itself to use the group's official logo on the cover and in its promotion. Beyond just authorization, the author also received more direct participation from the band members, who autographed posters of the book. "Good luck with the book, everything is great. We love you. Keep rocking, Brazil," commented Klaus Meine in a video posted on social media.
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With a preface by Dieter Dierks , a producer known as the sixth Scorpion for his work with the band, the book is filled with fantastic behind-the-scenes stories narrated by someone deeply knowledgeable about the group's history, with data and photos illustrating each moment, taking the reader inside each situation.
“The book will recount (almost) all the experiences and stories I’ve had with the band Scorpions since the beginning,” David says. “Besides curiosities and some secrets about the band, the book will also feature contributions from many friends who have been present on this long journey.”
The book is available worldwide on the official website , in English and Portuguese, with exclusive collector's packages in Brazil. Among the items are the Scorpions Family Tree , a poster featuring all the band members since 1965, in a limited edition of 300 copies; a map with all the group's shows in Brazil between 1985 and 2019; and a special magazine with four years of interviews David conducted with current and former Scorpions members for the fan club.
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