James Kottak, the former drummer of the Scorpions, has died at the age of 61 under suspicious circumstances, the exact cause is still under investigation.

James Kottak, also known for his work in the band Kingdom Come, passed away Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky. The former drummer of the hard rock band Scorpions was a major contributor to the band's music and success. The exact cause of his death remains under investigation. Kottak was the drummer in the Scorpions from 1996 to 2016.