
Herman Rarebell
background vocals · drums (drum set) · percussion
b. 1948 in Saarbrücken
Hermann Erbel (born 18 November 1949), known professionally as Herman Rarebell, is a German musician, best known as the drummer for the hard rock band Scorpions from 1977 to 1996, during which time he played on eight studio albums. Aside from playing drums, Rarebell wrote or co-wrote several songs for the group such as "Another Piece of Meat", "Falling in Love" and "Passion Rules the Game". He wrote the lyrics for some of the band's most well known songs such as "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Blackout", "Make It Real", "Arizona", "Bad Boys Running Wild" and "Tease Me Please Me". Herman Rarebell received his education in the subjects drums and piano at the Musikhochschule Saarbrücken.
Hermann Erbel (born 18 November 1949), known professionally as Herman Rarebell, is a German musician, best known as the drummer for the hard rock band Scorpions from 1977 to 1996, during which time he played on eight studio albums. Aside from playing drums, Rarebell wrote or co-wrote several songs for the group such as "Another Piece of Meat", "Falling in Love" and "Passion Rules the Game". He wrote the lyrics for some of the band's most well known songs such as "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Blackout", "Make It Real", "Arizona", "Bad Boys Running Wild" and "Tease Me Please Me". Herman Rarebell received his education in the subjects drums and piano at the Musikhochschule Saarbrücken.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Songs Herman Rarebell is credited on, oldest first — music, words, or both.
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1948-11-18 · Saarbrücken
- Also works as
- drummer, composer, musician, bandleader
- Plays
- drum kit
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
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- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
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