As the drummer of the legendary rock band Scorpions, Herman Rarebell was the rhythmic backbone of the band for many years and remains one of the most influential drummers in the rock world today.
Fans of Herman’s can now enjoy the Official Video of Herman Rarebell’s song ‘I’ll Say Goodbye originally released in 1977. ‘I’ll Say Goodbye’ is the closing track taken from Herman’s solo album ‘Nip In The Bud‘, and was also released as a single prior to the album in 1981. Both the audio and video for this track have been restored and remastered, and are available digitally on YouTube and everywhere else for the first time!
Herman says this about ‘I’ll Say Goodbye’ – “One of my favorite songs of all time. The story is about what happens when you die. Sort of life after death. People think you’ll be around forever but we know this is not true. This topic has always fascinated me and still does.”
Recorded 40 years ago, ‘Nip in the Bud’ will be released digitally for the first time on August 27th 2021 via Aviator Management.
“It was an amazing feeling,” Rarebell describes the moment of holding his own solo record in his hands. “I’m extremely proud of this album,” says Rarebell. “Even after 40 years, the album sounds totally fresh and exciting and tracks like “I’ll Say Goodbye” or the ballad “Messing Around” are still absolute hard rock classics, even today.”
Rarebell’s drumming style was influenced by bands such as Led Zeppelin and he has always felt at home playing classic hard rock. A clear and direct sound is still his passion today. Many of the songs, which were written by Rarebell in the early ’70s, did not fit into the concept of the Scorpions at that time and so the idea of a solo album was born.
The two other musicians on his album were Pedro Schemm alias George Philips (vocals and bass) and David “D.H.” Cooper (guitarist). Rarebell and George Phillips were childhood friends and played together in bands such as The Mastermen or the legendary Krautrock band RS Rindfleisch with George on vocals and Rarebell on drums. Both later moved to England, where they played in various bands and met guitarist David “DH” Cooper.
Rarebell knew immediately that this trio would be the optimal line-up for his first solo album. Pre-Save the album ‘Nip In The Bud’ here: https://bfan.link/nip-in-the-bud
Stream/Purchase ‘I’ll Say Goodbye’ here: https://bfan.link/ill-say-goodbye
