any RUSH (the band) fans?

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » May 14, 2010, 10:31 pm

ran across this sound check "vid" on the 'tube and thought i'd share. alex lifeson is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time.
man he can play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mxZPc58 ... re=related

weezle · Post by **weezle** » May 14, 2010, 11:06 pm

You got that right...Rush is one of my favorites for sure. Neal Peart is a drum god.

3ontree66 · Post by **3ontree66** » May 14, 2010, 11:41 pm

Saw them a couple of times in the mid 80's. They put on the best concerts you'll ever see. Even now, they still kick a$$. Oh and they're Canadian made.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » May 15, 2010, 12:36 am

yes, one of the only reasons i tolerate my fair neighbors from the north. lol j/k. (i like a good bonspiel as well).
they started to lose me on "signals", and by "grace under pressure" i was hopelessly lost.
i still worship at the alter of every thing "moving pictures" and prior.

Post by **Greg D** » May 15, 2010, 8:56 am

Rush will be at the Qwest Center in Omaha August 25th.

http://www.qwestcenteromaha.com/event_d ... 9.6A3D847C

Probably won't go but I want to go see this show next Saturday.

http://www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com/Eve ... egg+Allman

Paranoid! · Post by **Paranoid!** » May 15, 2010, 9:58 am

I cant believe their still touring!!
Started listening to them when I was like.......10.

66fordtrucknut · Post by **66fordtrucknut** » May 15, 2010, 12:09 pm

Seen them several times in the 80's, slighty under the influence back in them days.
Charlie

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » May 15, 2010, 1:57 pm

Funny how that works My wife HATES them. I personally cannot STAND Nickleback. Canadian law requires radio stations to play Canadian bands to death.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » May 15, 2010, 6:41 pm

And whats wrong with Neil Young?

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » May 15, 2010, 7:58 pm

Alan Mclennan wrote: And whats wrong with Neil Young?

he's a commie?

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » May 15, 2010, 8:06 pm

ezernut9mm wrote:
Alan Mclennan wrote: And whats wrong with Neil Young?
he's a commie?

Say what!, what you talkin boy?

Paranoid! · Post by **Paranoid!** » May 15, 2010, 8:12 pm

Well I hope Neil Young will remember!.....
A southern man dont need him around anyhow!......

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » May 15, 2010, 9:07 pm

Alan Mclennan wrote:
ezernut9mm wrote:
Alan Mclennan wrote: And whats wrong with Neil Young?
he's a commie?
Say what!, what you talkin boy?

just thinkin' out loud. lol
i like lots of stuff he's done, but i like my music detached from the current political climate. as far as i know, rush has never had a political song in their career. kinda why i like that little band from "down under" as well.
(the preceding comment is purely opinion and not to be taken personally...or seriously for that matter).

Post by **Greg D** » May 15, 2010, 9:33 pm

Don't care for Neil Young's politics - always liked his music.
Like Rush too - Triumph is another band that is pretty good. I don't listen to many newer bands though. I listen to mostly the same stuff I did in the 70s - rock and country. I have made a few exceptions - U2 for example - Edge is a kick ass guitar player. Funny thing is - I just heard on the radio about an hour ago - Bono just turned 50. Makes him about a year younger than me is all, lol.
May just have to cough up $25 and get a Gregg Allman ticket.

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » May 15, 2010, 9:50 pm

3ontree66 wrote:They put on the best concerts you'll ever see.

I saw them back in '90 I think, Roll the Bones album tour. One of the few concerts I've been to where the performers actually sounded as good or better than their albums.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » May 16, 2010, 12:04 am

i saw them several times live in the late 70s and early 80s. always a good show. only cost $20 for main floor seats back then.

i also have seen the snow dog.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » May 16, 2010, 3:00 am

ezernut9mm wrote:
Alan Mclennan wrote:
ezernut9mm wrote: he's a commie?
Say what!, what you talkin boy?
just thinkin' out loud. lol
i like lots of stuff he's done, but i like my music detached from the current political climate. as far as i know, rush has never had a political song in their career. kinda why i like that little band from "down under" as well.
(the preceding comment is purely opinion and not to be taken personally...or seriously for that matter).

YOUR right!, " THE LOVED ONES!", singing Ever lovin man ! what a class act!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf4vON4_ ... re=related

and who could ever forget their rendition of " BLUE BERRY HILL "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrO7OYiVjf0

Thanks for reminding me Ezer!

and back to Neil!, what could be wrong with him if he wants to sleep with Hiawatha to see how she feels!

DukeRoche · Post by **DukeRoche** » May 16, 2010, 4:35 am

I like Rush but wouldn't call them one of my favorites. Also like Neil Young but hate his politics. Now Ted Nugent's politics on the other hand, those I like!

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » May 16, 2010, 9:24 am

??? I didn't think Neil Young had any politics.. Must be an American thing. I like several Neil Young tunes, my favourite being "Long may you run" about a '51 Pontiac Hearse he used to drive... whats political about that??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Jp2qMCX44

ABA · Post by **ABA** » May 16, 2010, 9:49 am

I still got RUSH's first album and it's still in mint condition. Working Man my favorite RUSH tune.

Nickelback Rocks, I don't care what anybody says.

While were on the subject of Canadian bands, who can forget Johnny's all time favorite.....Loverboy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApeMVGQl ... re=related

Have to admit I got some of their albums too.