Rush

rubin
rubin Posts: 565
edited February 2011 in The Clubhouse
They are a Canadian rock band. I think ther're pretty good 2112.:cool:
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  • Cayuga
    Cayuga Posts: 480
    edited February 2011
    They are better than many of the bands from the 70's, thet never really got the credit due.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited February 2011
    Neil Peart, drummer/lyricist of Rush is considered one of the best.
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  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited February 2011
    They are pretty well know up here! :)
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2011
    Not the best thing in the world, but right next to it.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited February 2011
    2112 still rocks! Said to be an album to listen to before you.....D
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  • thesurfer
    thesurfer Posts: 574
    edited February 2011
    Very good band,,,, my favorite, 2nd to zeppelin,,,
    Not an Audiophile, just a dude who loves music, and decent gear to hear it with.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited February 2011
    This thread has a really weird vibe going...

    Of course rush is a great band, where the hell have you guys been for the last 35 years???
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    edited February 2011
    Moving Pictures turned 30 years old last week.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2011
    where the hell have you guys been for the last 35 years???

    ^^What he said^^:biggrin:
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited February 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    This thread has a really weird vibe going...

    Of course rush is a great band, where the hell have you guys been for the last 35 years???

    Maybe this is a Liam Neeson "Unknown" spinoff. A Polkie wakes up and can't remember Rush existed in the '70's :biggrin:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited February 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    This thread has a really weird vibe going...

    Of course rush is a great band, where the hell have you guys been for the last 35 years???

    My thoughts exactly. Most members here weren't even born yet. I'll take Rush any day over Lady Gaga.:tongue:
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2011
    these guys not being in the Rock hal of fame is one of the chief things that make the hall a joke. Granted, there are about 178 other reasons, but Rush's omission is definitely in the top 5
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited February 2011
    ohskigod wrote: »
    these guys not being in the Rock hal of fame is one of the chief things that make the hall a joke. Granted, there are about 178 other reasons, but Rush's omission is definitely in the top 5

    If you're speaking of the one in Cleveland, they've been there for years! Somewhere there are pics of me next to Pert's drum set.

    Edit. I am wrong. I am going to have to try to find the pics. I could have sworn I stood next to a Rush exhibit.
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited February 2011
    slapping the bass man
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2alBPk2gkPo
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  • mudwrx
    mudwrx Posts: 367
    edited February 2011
    One of my favorite bands, right behind Pink Floyd.

    Definitely the best 3 man band ever. Tom Sawyer is an all time great song. So many others as well.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited February 2011
    YYZ....

    Nuff Said..
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited February 2011
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    Maybe this is a Liam Neeson "Unknown" spinoff. A Polkie wakes up and can't remember Rush existed in the '70's :biggrin:

    Ya I know, sometimers kicking in again.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2011
    Rush sucks.

    Talented musicians who made horrible music.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited February 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Rush sucks.

    Talented musicians who made horrible music.
    You must work for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

    By the way, you're completely wrong. Go listen to La Villa Strangiato and tell me that's horrible music.

    To make a blanket statement like 'Rush sucks' is uninformed in every musical sense I can think of, and I'm actually shocked to hear that come from a seemingly otherwise intelligent person.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited February 2011
    Hearing Rush on my dad's stereo is what go me into this hobby. I love Rush and can't believe I paid over 600 bucks for 2 seats to see them when they come to B-More (that wasn't even scalper prices). But I can't wait to see them.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2011
    I specifically added that they were talented musicians so my "sucks" statement wouldn't be taken as a blanket statement so much as my opinion ... I recognize that they are talented, but the music they produce does nothing for me. I've tried, I really have, because so many people LOVE them. I can see how some songs are catchy, but.... nope. Don't like 'em.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited February 2011
    Fair enough, you should still check out La Villa Strangiato if you haven't already. It's not representative of what they are necessarily, but is a good example of what they could have been if Geddy wasn't allowed to sing...
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2011
    I'll do that. i'm sure there are a few songs of theirs I'd dig. There pretty much have to be :)
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited February 2011
    Big Money came up on my random playlist today.

    Awesome bass line.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited February 2011
    rubin wrote: »
    Neil Peart, drummer/lyricist of Rush is considered one of the best.

    A great author as well.

    He had a really tough life. Interesting to read what he has been through.

    +1 on one of the best behind Floyd.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited February 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Rush sucks.

    Talented musicians who made horrible music.

    No single band can be everyones cup of tea. He may not like the music but at least he acknowledges their abilities. Myself, I'd beg to differ. I love most of their music and have seen them five times in concert. They never disappointed.

    Geddy has a unique voice that works very well for the sound of the band. They haven't sold a boatload of records by their looks.:wink:
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited February 2011
    daboyz wrote: »
    Geddy has a unique voice that works very well for the sound of the band. They haven't sold a boatload of records by their looks.:wink:

    LOL. I have a friend that can't stand his voice. Me, I love Rush. Neil Peart is great. But to say that Rush "sucks" is simplistic. There's lots of bands that I don't like, it would be naive for me or anyone to say that they "suck". I would think that a band would be categorically labeled with "suck" if the almost-absolute majority of people does not like the band. This is far from the case for Rush.

    BTW, they belong in the Rock-n-Roll hall of fame. That is an injustice.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2011
    Next time I don't like a band I'll be sure to take hours out of my day to use the correct verbiage so as not to be "simplistic." It was simplistic because it is a simple visceral response : I recognize their talent, but don't like their music.

    Also, why does anyone care about the R&R Hall of Fame? It literally means nothing. Heaven forbid your favorite band not be honored amongst the likes of Madonna and ABBA.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited February 2011
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Big Money came up on my random playlist today.

    Awesome bass line.

    You mean "The Big Money," and it's pronounced "Peert," not "Pert" to those who didn't know...
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,047
    edited February 2011
    We used to listen to Rush non-stop, along with Yes, as kids when we would play Dungeons and Dragons...the music still holds up for me 20 years or so later.
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