Founder member Rick J. Jordan exits Scooter after 20 years
New Scooter studio album “The Fifth Chapter” scheduled for early 2014
After 20 successful years with Scooter, founder member Rick J. Jordan will leave Scooter at the end of the 20 Years Of Hardcore Tour 2014. The last opportunity to see Rick on stage with the band will be on 24.01.2014 in Hamburg’s 02 World Arena, the finale of Scooter’s 20 Years Of Hardcore Tour.
Following the tour, Rick will focus on his own musical projects.
Rick J. Jordan on his exit:
“After 20 fantastic hardcore years, I’ve come to realize that now is the time for me to try something new, to take a new musical direction and also to spend a bit more time with my family and friends.”
Jens Thele, Scooter manager, band member and Kontor Records managing director:
“I am pleased to say that Rick is still on good terms with the band, so I suppose we can be a little bit happy and sad at the same time with regard to his departure.”
H.P. Baxxter on Rick’s departure:
“A quarter century of making music together – we lasted longer than many marriages. It was a great time, and a successful one. A new chapter now begins!”
For Scooter, “The Fifth Chapter” beckons and the much anticipated studio album will appear in early 2014.