HAVE you noticed how more drummers seem to be getting involved in writing? Many people regard this as a very healthy thing. Drummers are becoming more than just the people in the back who keep the time happening. The obvious examples of this new-found role for drummers are Phil Collins and Neil Peart. Another man who should be included on this list of multi-talented drummers is Herman Rarebell. Besides holding together one of the world’s most successful heavy metal bands, The Scorpions, Herman is a very proficient songwriter and lyricist. He has written or co-written most of the lyrics on The Scorpions records. He has also recently produced his first solo album under the name of Herman Ze German. The name illustrates Herman’s dry wit. He is a man who doesn’t take himself too seriously. Herman’s soft-spoken and unassuming friendliness, and warm sense of humor are immediately apparent. For our […]

August 1985 Issue