Image: Doro [Official Press Photo]
In recognition of her many milestones throughout her musical career and life, Doro Pesch has received a very special award. While it’s far from her first - her journey already includes accolades like the Echo, Metal Hammer Award, RADIO BOB! Award, and many more - this one stands out as one of the most emotional. Why? Because it comes directly from her hometown of Düsseldorf and the Rheinische Post newspaper. The singer has officially been named “Düsseldorfer:in des Jahres” (Düsseldorf Native of the Year)!
As the frontwoman of Warlock, Doro became a staple of the metal scene early on and has been pursuing her solo career since the late ’80s. Widely known as the “Queen of Metal”, she’s considered a trailblazer for women in a male-dominated genre.
Klaus Meine Presents the Award in Person
Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine attended the ceremony in person and delivered a heartfelt tribute before presenting the award to Doro. Moved, she expressed her gratitude:
“I’m incredibly happy and deeply touched. It’s a great honor to receive this lifetime achievement award from my hometown of Düsseldorf.”
“A very special thank you goes to Klaus Meine from the Scorpions for his touching tribute and his wonderful friendship. This night will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Of course, the Rheinische Post also shared why Doro was chosen for this prestigious recognition:
“The rock singer broke into the male-dominated world of heavy metal in the 1980s with Warlock. Doro Pesch has sold over ten million albums and played 3,500 shows in 60 countries, making her an internationally recognized figure of the city. As a celebrated solo artist, she brought metal- sometimes with softer tones - into the mainstream beyond the usual audience.”
Doro shared several personal impressions of the unforgettable evening on Instagram.
