Herman Rarebell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Herman Rarebell |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hermann Erbel |
| Born | 18 November 1949 |
| Origin | Schmelz, West Germany |
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| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Associated acts | Scorpions, Herman Ze German, Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock, Rock Wolves, Missus Beastly, RS Rindfleisch |
Herman Rarebell (born Hermann Erbel on November 18, 1949) is a famous German musician. He is best known as the drummer for the rock band Scorpions. He played with them from 1977 to 1996. During this time, he was part of eight studio albums.
Besides playing drums, Herman Rarebell also wrote or helped write many songs for the Scorpions. Some of these songs include "Another Piece of Meat" and "Falling in Love". He also wrote the words (lyrics) for some of their most famous songs. These include "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Blackout", and "Bad Boys Running Wild".
Herman Rarebell studied drums and piano at the Musikhochschule Saarbrücken. He started playing drums in 1965 with a band called The Mastermen. Later, he played with The Fuggs Blues and RS Rindfleisch. With RS Rindfleisch, he released a single song and played in clubs for the US military in Germany.
From 1972 to 1973, he played on three albums with the band Missus Beastly. This band was known for its unique "Krautrock" style. The next year, he joined a band called Onyx, which later changed its name to Vineyard. While he was with Scorpions, Herman Rarebell also released two solo albums. These were Nip in the Bud (1981) and Herman Ze German (1986).
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Herman Rarebell's Drum Setup
Herman Rarebell has always used Ludwig drums and Paiste cymbals. He used this equipment for his entire time with the Scorpions. Sometimes, he would change how many drums and cymbals he used in his setup.
Albums and Music
This section lists the albums Herman Rarebell has played on or released. A discography is a complete list of a musician's recordings.
With Missus Beastly
- 1972 – Volksmusik
- 1973 – Spinatwachtel
- 1973 – Weramean · Missus Beastly (split) – Super Rock Made in Germany / Im Garten des Schweigens
With Scorpions
- 1977 – Taken by Force
- 1978 – Tokyo Tapes
- 1979 – Lovedrive
- 1980 – Animal Magnetism
- 1982 – Blackout
- 1984 – Love at First Sting
- 1985 – World Wide Live
- 1988 – Savage Amusement
- 1990 – Crazy World
- 1993 – Face the Heat
- 1995 – Live Bites
Solo Albums
- 1981 – Nip in the Bud
- 1986 – Herman Ze German
- 1986 – Herman Ze German and Friends: "Wipe Out" b/w "Pancake" (Single)
- 2005 – Drum Legends (Rarebell/Pete York/Charly Antolini)
- 2007 – I'm Back! (released in Germany)
- 2008 – My Life as a Scorpion
- 2008 – Herman's Collection (Best of solos)
- 2010 – Herman Ze German + My Life as a Scorpion (Box set)
- 2010 – HZG: "Top of the Rock" (Single)
- 2010 – Take It as It Comes (US version of I'm Back!)
- 2013 – Acoustic Fever
- 2020 – Thomas Tomsen: "No Return to Earth"
With Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock
- 2011 - Temple of Rock
- 2013 - Bridge the Gap
- 2015 - Spirit in a Mission
