Rarebell vs Kottak - Herman can for sure keep up with James

[Lovechaser1579]

Here´s the proof that Herman could for real keep up with James

I know it´s a different style ... but Herman -in his prime- could play as fast and tough as James !!!

I like both of them equally, knowing that there´s only one real Scorpion and that´s of course H.R.

This is from good old 1988 (Savage Amusement Tour)

Watch on youtube.com

[Invitado]

Wow !! nice I know some friends .... whose thoughts are the same as yours

Thanks for sharing the link .

[Deleted User 13688]

You need to read his book!

[Thomas]

I have this show ..

[coby123]

I dont think its about speed or drum solos at all. Herman is better when it comes to playing for the song. I put him in there with Charlie Watts and Phil Rudd any day . When he plays it just locks. I always talked him up back when i was in bands and people back then didn't get it. It was all about speed and technicality.

Now days people realize music is about MUSIC not technical skill. James is an AWESOME drummer and helped draw in an keep younger fans. ..But Herman is the man. A real pro with feel. You could almost see Klaus thinking ' Damn , i miss this ' when Herman sat in at the Oklahoma show. And that snare sound- he hits it like he means it !

BUT , James rocks , is enthusiastic and has kept the Scorps going . Win win.

[Gość]

I like both of them equally, knowing that there´s only one real Scorpion and that´s of course H.R.

In my opinion J. Kottak is a real Scorpion, too

You need to read his book!

Cristy! Haven't seen you here for so long!

[Deleted User 13688]

I know hun. Had a strange misunderstanding that finally got cleared up I guess.

[fantasy]

so a next 2 cd with herman and francis and pawel and uli + mickael ah ahahhaahahhah

[WilhelmSc]

Herman was PERFECT for the 70s and 80s. But James is better for these days. I was listening to No One Like You in Wacken played by Herman and it sounded too dry for me. James does much better job on this song for 2012 than Herman. James' sound is more full.

But thats my own opinion :p

[Deleted User 2174]

Herman was PERFECT for the 70s and 80s. But James is better for these days. I was listening to No One Like You in Wacken played by Herman and it sounded too dry for me. James does much better job on this song for 2012 than Herman. James' sound is more full.

But thats my own opinion :p

Amen! You definetly arent alone with that opinion! ..with all the respect to Herman of cource!

[Raised On Rock]

WilhelmSc wrote:
Herman was PERFECT for the 70s and 80s. But James is better for these days. I was listening to No One Like You in Wacken played by Herman and it sounded too dry for me. James does much better job on this song for 2012 than Herman. James' sound is more full.

But thats my own opinion :p

Amen! You definetly arent alone with that opinion! ..with all the respect to Herman of cource!

I'm also with you, boys!

I would also give credit to the early drummers, Jurgen Rosenthal for example was a really great drummer in my opinion!

[Gość]

I know hun. Had a strange misunderstanding that finally got cleared up I guess.

Good, I missed your posts

Herman was PERFECT for the 70s and 80s. But James is better for these days. I was listening to No One Like You in Wacken played by Herman and it sounded too dry for me. James does much better job on this song for 2012 than Herman. James' sound is more full.

AMEN!

[Deleted User 13688]

I missed my friends on here, but really I didn't miss the bad stuff on here. ;-P You know what I mean!! lol

[coby123]

I must add that James did a stellar job on the Moment of glory LIVE performance and Acoustica live as well.

[Shane]

Hi everyone:

First question I'd pose to anyone . . . . why does everything have to become a competition? Obviously, Herman Rarebell was a huge part of the Scorpions for many, many years. He was awesome!

But James Kottak is a nice guy, has reached out to hundreds, if not thousands of fans - having offered his personal e-mail account in the past, brings a tremendous amount of energy (and talent!) to the band, has ALSO helped write songs and music for the band, and is an incredible positive force. I feel that in posing these comparisons, it unfairly takes something away from the other person.

It's really not fair to either drummer - and I feel it will help those "dyed in the wool" Herman Rarebell fans to watch Acoustica, listen to some of the Scorps' recent work . . . James has definitely earned respect as being a part of the band.

Shane

[SeaFoodSting]

Well stated Shane!

[Deleted User 13688]

It's just opinions.... we all have them and they all vary. Why can't we all agree to disagree?
I don't think it's fair to compare MJ to Uli either, but I have my preference and others have theirs. It is what it is!

[Gość]

I missed my friends on here, but really I didn't miss the bad stuff on here. ;-P You know what I mean!! lol

Yes, I do

[Scottss8]

Herman was PERFECT for the 70s and 80s. But James is better for these days. I was listening to No One Like You in Wacken played by Herman and it sounded too dry for me. James does much better job on this song for 2012 than Herman. James' sound is more full.

But thats my own opinion :p

but you have to remember Herman was using James drumkit for the Wacken show. James drums seem to be turned down a bit live in concert these days compared to back in the 80's with Herman playing on his drums. You talk to any drummer and they prefer using their own kits.

both drummers are great..i just prefer Herman's songwriting from the 80's.

[Thomas]

Hi everyone:

First question I'd pose to anyone . . . . why does everything have to become a competition? Obviously, Herman Rarebell was a huge part of the Scorpions for many, many years. He was awesome!

But James Kottak is a nice guy, has reached out to hundreds, if not thousands of fans - having offered his personal e-mail account in the past, brings a tremendous amount of energy (and talent!) to the band, has ALSO helped write songs and music for the band, and is an incredible positive force. I feel that in posing these comparisons, it unfairly takes something away from the other person.

It's really not fair to either drummer - and I feel it will help those "dyed in the wool" Herman Rarebell fans to watch Acoustica, listen to some of the Scorps' recent work . . . James has definitely earned respect as being a part of the band.

Shane

Speaking of Drums ..
Thats an UPBEAT post Shane