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Former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell, who co-wrote the lyrics for the 1984 hit “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” revealed the NSFW title he’d wanted for the song, which their label rejected. In a new interview with Classic Rock, he explained that the German band had adopted a sharp new take on songwriting after touring with American groups, leading to his attempt at pushing against the censors. “It was touring with bands like Foreigner and Aerosmith and Journey that taught us,” Rarebell said. “We saw how they wrote, and we learned fast.” As a result, “Rock You Like a Hurricane” contained lyrics…

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