Herman Rarebell

Herman Rarebell

Herman `The German` Rarebell (born November 18, 1949 as Hermann Erbel) is a German drummer, best known for his time in the band Scorpions from 1977 to 1995, playing on 8 studio albums.

Articles with Herman Rarebell

Herman Rarebell: Drummer, Author, Comedian?

Germans are known for many things; great composers such as Bach and Mozart, scientists and engineers like Einstein and Gutenberg (Johannes not Steve), but they’re generally not known for their comedy!  Herman Rarebell, 20-year drummer of the Scorpions is truly a funny German.  While on tour promoting his new book, And Speaking Of Scorpions, Rarebell… Read more »


Exclusive interview with Herman ‘Ze German’ Rarebell, original Scorpions drummer about his new autobiography

The Scorpions are one of the most iconic bands from the ‘80s.  A new book, And Speaking of Scorpions…Autobiography of Herman ‘Ze German’ Rarebell, is an autobiography of this rock and roll legend written by Herman Rarebell and Michael Krikorian. Herman has had some amazing life experiences, and his book goes into detail about his… Read more »