KROKUS rock legend CHRIS VON ROHR shows the most beautiful places in his hometown Solothurn, Switzerland, where he himself recharges his batteries. «Down here strolled Casanova & Goethe» He climbs the 348 steps to the top of the towns cathedral tower in just five minutes. Isnt this a beautiful view?, asks Chris von Rohr and points with his left hand to the horizon. The legendary Krokus rocker stands on top of the 66 meter high tower of the Cathedral of St. Ursus. Below him, the roofs of Solothurn, the nicest baroque city of Switzerland. He further says: Down here once strolled Goethe, Hesse and Casanova. Deep roots are important» Chris von Rohr has seen much of the world. He toured with his band Krokus through Asia, the USA, South America and throughout Europe. Again and again he liked returning to the city on the southern foot of the Jura mountains. This sense of home is even stronger today, he says. To have deep roots is important in order to flourish. In Solothurn he could write songs completely undisturbed, newspaper columns and books. If I were in a big city at home, I would probably not be productive. I am a person who easily surrenders to temptation. Too much idyll is monotonous The houses, streets and corners of Solothurn are full of stories, says Chris, as he is sitting half an hour later in the restaurant Basel Gate in front of a glass of ice tea. These walls tell of hopes and disappointments, of burning and extinguished love.» The nearby forests, the river Aare, the Jura mountains: These were perfect playgrounds, he recalls. I had a tranquil, very idyllic childhood. Too much idyll also can become monotonous. In the mid-60s Chris von Rohr discovered rock n roll and starts to make some noise with other musicians in town. That did not suit many. And even later, when he enjoyed success with Krokus Internationally, he had to experience jealousy. Anyone who is famous will arouse suspicion, he speculates, citing the other famous citizens of the city, author Peter Bichsel: «. Solothurn is cute and nice and annoying. Then theres the slap in the face Here everything must be harmonious and adapted, clarified Von Rohr. Alas, if one steps out of line, theres a slap in the face. This obsessive consensus delusion annoys him. Many people, especially politicians, are afraid to do something wrong. So they decide doing nothing is better. Therefore things move in this canton unfortunately very slowly or not at all. The Rocker is part of the cityscape Defiantly the rocker rises from his chair in the restaurant Baseltor and walks with a purple umbrella through the old town. With the colorful umbrella, he is recognized even faster by passers-by and tourists. Von Rohr is posing for cell phone pictures and signing autographs. He, the colorful dog, who has rebelled so many decades against the Bünzlitum (extreme conservatism) of his hometown, now belongs to the cityscape. Despite the message (the lyrics from a Solothurn song), the city is more than ready for a little change, thinks Von Rohr. This city and its people here would deserve it. On the other hand: The more comfortable and sheltered life one lives, the slower mankind is. And lifes just been extremely guarded in Solothurn, says Chris von Rohr and smiles conciliatory. He will in any case stay here for a while. And continue to make some noise. For original German article, click on this link: blick.ch/people-tv/schweiz/rock-legende-chris-von-rohr-zeigt-sein-solothurn-da-unten-flanierten-casanova-goethe-id3027516.html
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 22:22:34 +0000
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