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mydeafcat
·Holy shit!! Looks like a Rush marathon for me tonight! For anyone not familiar with Neil Pert’s talent- just stream the song Limelight...you will get it.
RIP Neil!
Neil Peart dead at 67
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mydeafcat
·One of my proudest moments, and about as close as I ever got to Neil Peart.
Not a day goes by without some of his influence cropping up somewhere. Even in bands nothing remotely like Rush, I’ll pop in a slight nod to one of his chops. Neil Peart: your favourite drummer’s favourite drummer.
These lyrics exemplify how Rush transcended trends and why they are so passionately embraced by artists across the musical spectrum. I reckon many of us could likewise apply these words to our appreciation of fine timepieces.
Shapes and forms
Against the norms
Against the run of the mill
Swimming against the stream
Life in two dimensions
Is a mass production scheme
- Grand Designs, Power Windows
Not a day goes by without some of his influence cropping up somewhere. Even in bands nothing remotely like Rush, I’ll pop in a slight nod to one of his chops. Neil Peart: your favourite drummer’s favourite drummer.
These lyrics exemplify how Rush transcended trends and why they are so passionately embraced by artists across the musical spectrum. I reckon many of us could likewise apply these words to our appreciation of fine timepieces.
Shapes and forms
Against the norms
Against the run of the mill
Swimming against the stream
Life in two dimensions
Is a mass production scheme
- Grand Designs, Power Windows
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Denarius
·Another Rock icon gone, I wasn't into RUSH big time but I did like them, they sound so good when they come on the radio..
As a side note Geddy Lee really likes his vintage watches -
https://wornandwound.com/geddy-lee-clockwork-angel/
As a side note Geddy Lee really likes his vintage watches -
https://wornandwound.com/geddy-lee-clockwork-angel/
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerFor those who might not appreciate the music of Rush, here's a catchy tune that Neil played drums on for the band Vertical Horizon...
Listening to the song any Rush fan can pick out Neil's little fills and techniques pretty easily. I feel bad for the band's drummer who has to recreate this live...😉
Listening to the song any Rush fan can pick out Neil's little fills and techniques pretty easily. I feel bad for the band's drummer who has to recreate this live...😉
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Mad Dog
·It’s very sad to hear of Neil Peart’s passing.
Rest in peace, sir.
Rest in peace, sir.
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Lazy_Lightning
·This video of Neil is pretty awesome, he's playing with the Buddy Rich Big Band in '94.
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mydeafcat
·For those who might not appreciate the music of Rush, here's a catchy tune that Neil played drums on for the band Vertical Horizon...
Listening to the song any Rush fan can pick out Neil's little fills and techniques pretty easily. I feel bad for the band's drummer who has to recreate this live...😉
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Peemacgee
·I saw Rush on the Permanent Waves tour in around ‘79/80 at Newcastle City Hall.
Great band.
I knew I had this stuff tucked away somewhere.
40 years old tour t-shirt and badge.
RIP Neil.
Great band.
I knew I had this stuff tucked away somewhere.
40 years old tour t-shirt and badge.
RIP Neil.
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Cenzo
·First concert I ever attended
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/1981/international-amphitheater-chicago-il-53d22f95.html
Sat in the balcony behind the stage. Could look straight down on Neil and the drum kit. A night I will never forget. Rest in peace, Neil.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/1981/international-amphitheater-chicago-il-53d22f95.html
Sat in the balcony behind the stage. Could look straight down on Neil and the drum kit. A night I will never forget. Rest in peace, Neil.
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OmegaRookie
·I thought everyone would like to read this newspaper article written by Neil Peart. He was born very close to where I live and I actually worked on a farm that was run by his uncle and cousins when I was in high school. Rush played at Cayuga Highschool about 7 miles from my home, before they made it big. The article shows how brilliant he was. It's very thoughtful and well written and if you grew up in a similar time what he says hits home.
Here's the article: https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/w...vgdct2-f6k8dqzrji_3rws6opdhgduqhmd32bjoqzyqqw
Here's the article: https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/w...vgdct2-f6k8dqzrji_3rws6opdhgduqhmd32bjoqzyqqw
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CaptainWinsor
·If you’re a drummer or wanted to be, like myself, this kit was the one that always did it for me. Tama Superstar in mahogany finish. I almost bought this exact kit about 6 years ago. All vintage in the local drum shop. Just sitting at it made me think of the Moving Pictures Tour in 1981. I still regret not getting it. Was $1200
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Reflecting on Rush past few days ... I was never a fan, full disclosure, Geddy Lee’s voice, but respected their success, their THUNDER, and sheer audacity. Just before X Mass Sirius XM had a Sat. afternoon called “Flyover Bands” (I think that was the title anyway) ... Among them... Cheap Trick, Kansas, REO, Styx, Grand Funk Railroad. I didn’t hear the whole show so I don’t know if Rush was included or not. The common denominators were: based in the middle of NA, dismissed by costal critics, got tons of airplay, massively popular, toured relentlessly, mastered the art of packing and putting on huge stadium shows, did well financially ... It was a great show. I would include Rush In this mix (radio airplay beyond Tom Sawyer a question mark) ..Love the fact that Keith Moon was Peart’s influence and that he was a deep thinker. The tributes on line have been impressive. I’m going to get 2112 out of the library and crank it, as friends have been advising.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerReflecting on Rush past few days ... I was never a fan, full disclosure, Geddy Lee’s voice, but respected their success, their THUNDER, and sheer audacity. Just before X Mass Sirius XM had a Sat. afternoon called “Flyover Bands” (I think that was the title anyway) ... Among them... Cheap Trick, Kansas, REO, Styx, Grand Funk Railroad. I didn’t hear the whole show so I don’t know if Rush was included or not. The common denominators were: based in the middle of NA, dismissed by costal critics, got tons of airplay, massively popular, toured relentlessly, mastered the art of packing and putting on huge stadium shows, did well financially ... It was a great show. I would include Rush In this mix (radio airplay beyond Tom Sawyer a question mark) ..Love the fact that Keith Moon was Peart’s influence and that he was a deep thinker. The tributes on line have been impressive. I’m going to get 2112 out of the library and crank it, as friends have been advising.
Uh...Toronto isn't exactly "fly over country"...being the 4th largest city in North America...
Just sayin'
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Hey neither is Chicago...You get the point though. As far as NY and LA critics are concerned, they are. I’m an east coast boy, transplanted, so I find it irritating too. I love it out here.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerHey neither is Chicago...You get the point though. As far as NY and LA critics are concerned, they are. I’m an east coast boy, transplanted, so I find it irritating too. I love it out here.
I do get your point, but this is a very American perspective, which I suppose is natural for you. I can tell you that in Canada this is not at all how Rush is thought of in the music industry. First they come from where the "critics" are in Canada, and although I wouldn't call them an industry darling by any means, throughout their career they have been a very well respected band here.
Rush won their first Juno (Canadian version of the Grammy) in 1975, so they weren't exactly ignored by the industry as they were in the US for a long time. They have won 8 Junos in total (last being best rock album of the year for Clockwork Angels), along with 7 Grammy nominations, but no wins there. As any Rush fan knows, they were shut out of the R&R HOF primarily because of one person's dislike for them, plus a general dislike for prog-rock in the HOF. That didn't stop them from getting many awards here - they were the first people to ever get the Order Of Canada as a group...
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.I
As any Rush fan knows, they were shut out of the R&R HOF primarily because of one person's dislike for them, plus a general dislike for prog-rock in the HOF. That didn't stop them from getting many awards here - they were the first people to ever get the Order Of Canada as a group...
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italy1861
·First concert I ever attended
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/1981/international-amphitheater-chicago-il-53d22f95.html
Sat in the balcony behind the stage. Could look straight down on Neil and the drum kit. A night I will never forget. Rest in peace, Neil.
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mydeafcat
·I do get your point, but this is a very American perspective, which I suppose is natural for you. I can tell you that in Canada this is not at all how Rush is thought of in the music industry. First they come from where the "critics" are in Canada, and although I wouldn't call them an industry darling by any means, throughout their career they have been a very well respected band here.
Rush won their first Juno (Canadian version of the Grammy) in 1975, so they weren't exactly ignored by the industry as they were in the US for a long time. They have won 8 Junos in total (last being best rock album of the year for Clockwork Angels), along with 7 Grammy nominations, but no wins there. As any Rush fan knows, they were shut out of the R&R HOF primarily because of one person's dislike for them, plus a general dislike for prog-rock in the HOF. That didn't stop them from getting many awards here - they were the first people to ever get the Order Of Canada as a group...
Indeed. Jann Wenner founded Rolling Stone as a counter-culture bulwark against 'the man'; ironically, for the exact reason he maligned Rush - and countless other great bands - and cock-blocked their inclusion into the RRHoF. Even he couldn't stem the tide of influence and admiration. Now the magazine is falling over themselves to pay tribute to Neil. Great articles from writers sincere in their convictions, sure, but the taste is nevertheless sour. Wenner's a douchbag.
Geddy's voice, while an acquired taste (like rye whisky, eh, Al?), became almost beautiful over the years. Seriously. Those who don't know just don't know. I'm not talking about the screechy "We are the priests of the Temples of Syrinx"; that was 1976. Anything after 1985, especially the post 1990 catalogue feature a smoother more controlled vocal styling. Nevertheless, Geddy's voice, no matter the era, is what many use as their excuse not to embrace Rush. Yet it's as important to the Rush musical dynamic as any element, and a key part of their endearment to millions of fiercely dedicated fans. The outsider was a key theme in Neil's lyrical ideas: who better to deliver those ideas than a screetchy-voiced son of (Polish-Jewish) Auschwitz survivors living in suburban Toronto (Willowdale), and a Yugoslavian guitarist, likewise a son of post-war immigrants, shooting laser-beam blistering guitar solos from his Gibson. These elements, more than anything, provided shit tons of credibility to the Rush narrative.
They did it the hard way. Gigged like madmen, played every high school dance and church hall and small town across Canada, and got slammed and blacklisted. D.I.Y. work ethic long before before punk rock.
And. They. Won.
As you can tell I'm a huge fan. It goes deeper than that. These guys embody the quintessential (and yes, stereotypical) Canadian ideal: not flashy, just doing good honest work and being polite about it. No rock star bullshit, as in, say, the KISS formula (and they were great friends with Gene and Paul, btw). Just nice boys from Ontario. 'Mensch's', as Geddy's parents might say. In the attached image from May 2019, I'm telling him that exact thing, actually - it looks like I'm admonishing him! Nothing could be further from the truth. I'm a drummer but to have Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass? Signed? Hell Ya! 👍
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskYear plus, still sad🙁. The man was a machine.
