Doro was born in Düsseldorf, NRW, West Germany on 3 June 1964, as the only child of Walter, a truck driver, and Barbara Pesch. Doro's first memory of rock music is the song "Lucille" by Little Richard, which she sang when she was three years old. She learned to play piano and started singing at the age of ten years, when she was exposed to the glam rock of bands like T. Rex, The Sweet and Slade. In 1980, she was accepted in her first band called Snakebite, which was playing rock music in a Düsseldorf basement used as rehearsal space by many other underground groups. The first recording with Doro on vocals was a cheap 7-track demo released by Snakebite for promotion. When Snakebite disbanded in 1981, Doro went on to sing for the garage bands Beast and Attack, before forming Warlock with Peter Szigeti, Rudy Graf, Thomas Studier, and Michael Eurich in 1982
After Warlock underwent many personnel changes, Pesch was the only remaining original member of the band. After changing her record label, she released in 1989 the fifth album as Doro, as the former label owned the trademark on the Warlock name.
Pesch now pursues a solo career and lives in New York City. 2004 album Classic Diamonds was a collaboration with The Classic Night Orchestra which reworked some of her earlier songs. Fear No Evil released in 2009 saw a brief return to the US and currently touring Europe celebrating 25 Years in Rock with a full fledged DVD out on Nuclear Blast.
She released her first album in six years, Forever Warriors - Forever United, on 17 August 2018, entering in many charts worldwide.
Her band at the moment:
Doro Pesch (1988–present) – lead vocals
Stefan Herkenhoff (2021) – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Johnny Dee (1993–1995, 1998–present) – drums, backing vocals
Bill Hudson (2021) – guitars
Bas Maas (2009–present) – guitars, backing vocals
Studio and live albums, EPs and DVDs
Force Majeure (1989)
Doro (1990)
Rare Diamonds (1991)
True at Heart (1991)
Angels Never Die (1993)
DORO Live - Angels Never Die Tour '93 (1993)
Machine II Machine (1995)
A Whiter Shade of Pale (1995)
Machine II Machine: Electric Club Mixes (EP) (1995)
Love Me in Black (1998)
Love Me in Black (EP) (1998)
The Ballads (1998)
Best Of (1998)
WARLOCK - Earthshaker Rock (1999)
Ich Will Alles (EP) (2000)
Calling the Wild (2000)
White Wedding (EP) (2001)
Fight (2002)
Doro Pesch and Warlock: Live (Dvd) (2002)
Für Immer (Dvd) (2003)
Let Love Rain on Me (EP) (2004)
Classic Diamonds (2004)
Classic Diamonds: The Dvd (2004)
We're Like Thunder (EP) (2005)
In Liebe Und Freundschaft (EP) (2005)
Warrior Soul (2006)
20 Years – A Warrior Soul (2006)
All We Are - The Fight (EP) (2007)
Anthems for the Champion - The Queen (EP) (2007)
Metal Queen – B-Sides & Rarities (2007)
Celebrate (The Night of the Warlock) (EP) (2008)
Fear No Evil (2009)
Herzblut (EP) (2009)
25 Years In Rock... And Still Going Strong (Box) (2010)
Merry Metal X-Mas - Doro feat. Onkel Tom Angelripper (2010)
Under My Skin - A Fine Selection Of Doro Classics (2012)
Raise Your Fist In The Air(EP) (2012)
Raise Your Fist (2012)
Doro live @ Wacken Open Air 2013 (Dvd) (2013)
Raise Your Fist (30 Years Anniversary) (2014)
World Gone Wild (6 Discs Box) (2015)
Greatest Hits (2016)
Love's Gone To Hell (2016)
Strong And Proud - 30 Years Of Rock (Dvd) (2016)
I Am What I Am (2017)
Für Immer - Deutsche Songs, Balladen und Raritäten (2017)
For Metal - Live At Rock Hard Festival 2015 (2018)
With The Classic Night Orchestra - Classic Diamonds (2018)
Forever Warriors, Forever United (2018)
Backstage to Heaven (EP) (2019)
Magic Diamonds - Best of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures (2020)
Triumph And Agony Live (2021)
Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud (2023)
25 Years
Doro Lyrics
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I'm here, thank you
You mean the world to me
You're my family, thank you
I love you, für immer, für immer
You're deep inside my heart, für immer
25 years
25 years
Of blood, rock and tears
25 years
I keep on fighting for so long
And I keep on trying on and on
I keep believing in you all
And I feel so honoured
To bring you love
25 years
Blood, pain and tears
25 years
Of rock, blood and tears
So many great years
With joy, blood and tears
I'm loving these years
With joy, pain and tears
Amazing years
With love, pain and tears
So great it feels
For 25 years
25 years
Loving these years
So many great years
Of rock, blood and tears
25 years
The song, "25 Years" by Doro, is a tribute to her fans and supporters who have been with her throughout her career. The lyrics express gratitude and appreciation for those who have stood by her through the ups and downs, the good times and the bad. The line "I love you, thank you for all" is a clear indication of her recognition of the support and loyalty provided by her fans.
The mention of "Blood, pain and tears" in the chorus reflects the difficult journey Doro has been on during her 25-year career. The constant struggle to make it in the music industry is not an easy one, and the blood, pain and tears may refer to the many sacrifices she has had to make to keep her dream alive. However, despite the ups and downs, Doro has continued to fight and believe in her fans, as evidenced in the lyrics "I keep on fighting for so long, And I keep on trying on and on, I keep believing in you all, And I feel so honoured To bring you love."
The song is a testament to the journey of an artist and the importance of those who support them. It's a love letter to the fans who have helped Doro achieve the success she has today, and she promises to continue fighting for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you, thank you for all
Expressing gratitude towards loved ones for the support and love they have shown.
I'm here, thank you
Acknowledging the presence of loved ones with gratitude.
You mean the world to me
Expressing the immense value a loved one has in their life.
You're my family, thank you
Acknowledging the importance of family in their life with gratitude.
I love you, für immer, für immer
Reiterating the love they have for their loved ones, forever.
You're deep inside my heart, für immer
Expressing the deep love they hold within their heart for their loved ones.
25 years
Referencing the years of experience, growth, and struggle.
Blood, pain and tears
Symbolizing the sacrifices and hardships endured over the years.
Of blood, rock and tears
Emphasizing the struggles and experiences related to their music career.
I keep on fighting for so long
Expressing the determination to continue fighting despite the hardships.
And I keep on trying on and on
Expressing the perseverance to keep trying despite previous failures.
I keep believing in you all
Expressing that the support of loved ones keeps them going.
And I feel so honoured
Expressing gratitude and humility for the success they have achieved.
To bring you love
The ultimate goal is to share their love through their music.
So many great years
Reminiscing about the wonderful and memorable years of experience.
With joy, blood and tears
Acknowledging that happiness, struggle, and sacrifice have been a part of their journey.
I'm loving these years
Expressing appreciation and happiness for the present moment.
With joy, pain and tears
Acknowledging that despite the joy, there have been painful moments.
Amazing years
Reflecting on the magnitude of the experiences and growth.
So great it feels
Expressing the immense feeling of happiness and gratitude.
25 years
Reflecting on the 25 years of experience and the changes that have taken place over the years.
Contributed by Penelope B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.