Tobi Kottak is the daughter of SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak. The American drummer Kottak, best known for the German hard rock band Scorpions, joined the band in 1996.
He was the band’s all-time longest-serving drummer before he got fired in 2016. With his record in the band, he surpassed Herman Rarebell, who spent 18 years in the band.
Prior to joining the band, he had worked as a drummer for many other bands like Bob Brickley Band, Nut House, Mister Charlie, Buster Brown, and more. During his time with Kingdom Come, he had early exposure to the general public because he was on the group’s first two studio albums.
One of them was the first of which featured their biggest song, “Get it On.” Kottak’s drumming is a significant component of this song. Kottak’s drumming is a substantial component of this song, and it culminates in a drum solo right before it ends.
With his growing popularity, fans always had a keen interest in his personal life. Here are a few facts that you did not know about his daughter Tobi.
1. Tobi Kottak, Scorpions James Kottak’s Daughter, Is Now 31-Years-Old
Tobi Kottak was born to the Scorpians James Kottak and his ex-wife, Anthena Lee. As per the reports, she has turned 31 years old, as of 2022.
However, though being born to a famous father, she has always chosen to stay away from the limelight and the media’s eyes. On the other hand, fans do wonder about her whereabouts.
Her parents were married from 1996 to 2010 and went their separate ways after the divorce. Due to her low-key nature, she has also stayed away from social media platforms.
2. Tobi Kottak Has A Sibling Mattew Kottak
Tobi Kottak has a younger brother Mattew Kottak. In addition to that, she also has a half-brother Miles Kottak.
Just like her, both brothers are also staying far from the limelight. Tobi’s parents had a public custody battle for his brother Mattew which made headlines in 2012.
At the time, the drummer had claimed that Anthena was an alcoholic who wasn’t capable of raising their son. On the other hand, Anthena claimed that she had been sober since the beginning of 2012.
3. James Kottak, Tobi Kottak Father Was Fired From Scorpians
In 2014, Scorpians fired their longtime drummer James Kottak from their band after his controversy. Kottak got detained in Dubai, according to the National Post’s story via the Associated Press.
Furthermore, he was also sentenced to one month in jail for offensive behavior, insulting Islam, and public drunkenness. Two years after his controversial act of James, the band fired him.
Later on, he told that he was on the path to recovery.
FAQs
What happened to James Kottak of Scorpions?
James Kottak of Scorpians was sentenced to one month in jail after his offensive behavior in Dubai.
Is Tobi Kottak still married?
Yes, Tobi Kottal is married to her husband Tyler since 2014.