In March 2022, Round Hill Music acquired the music rights of Herman Rarebell, the original drummer and a key songwriter for the German rock band The Scorpions. This acquisition encompassed Rarebell’s writer’s share of publishing, neighboring rights, and master royalty income. citeturn0search0
Herman Rarebell significantly contributed to The Scorpions’ success by writing lyrics for several of their most iconic songs, including “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “Make It Real,” “Dynamite,” “Blackout,” “Arizona,” “Bad Boys Running Wild,” “Don’t Stop at the Top,” and “Tease Me Please Me.” The Scorpions, formed in 1965, have sold over 100 million records worldwide, solidifying their status as one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. citeturn0search1
Josh Gruss, Founder and CEO of Round Hill Music, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “The Scorpions are a truly legendary band with a catalogue of truly iconic music that helped define the heavy metal genre. Herman played a pivotal role in their success with writing credits on some of their most enduring songs and is a welcome addition to our roster of world-class writers and performers.” citeturn0search0
Herman Rarebell also shared his satisfaction with the deal, saying, “It is my pleasure to sign up with Round Hill Music. I feel I’m with the right company. I am grateful to Josh Gruss, Robin Godfrey-Cass and his team, and Marvin Katz, my attorney, for making this happen.” citeturn0search0
This acquisition underscores Round Hill Music’s commitment to expanding its portfolio with influential artists and their significant contributions to the music industry.
