Obscurity points

I had that one.. And isn’t it ..sad, the excess energy and rare moments it ‘now’ takes to put on their stuff? I love watching them on Youtube, though, interviews, awards, snippets of rock history… Here’s a favorite ..if I may ~

I grew up with Rush. They lived in the neighbourhood. They played our high school back in the day when bands actually did that kind of thing. In the beginning it was Geddy's voice that turned me off, but as his voice matured, and the songwriting and skill continued to grow, I became a fan. A bit of a reluctant one at first, listening with my son. As a musician myself though, the musicality, impeccable skills, and staggering body of work are undeniable. I have several 'favourites' a number of them are instrumental (Leave That Thing Alone is a fav) The instrumental stuff is staggering. Songs - so many - Secret Touch, The Garden, Spirit of the Radio, there's a ton. I still don't like the really early stuff and Fly By Night makes me jump to turn the station. I wish they were still touring. The best way to listen to them for me is to watch their live performances in the last decade or so. Masters of their craft still having a blast.

I've often wondered much the same. They have a few songs I like, but overall, I'm not much of a fan. I remember when I first heard of them, back in the 70s. Most of the boys I was in school with thought they were fabulous, and I can't remember any of the girls being remotely impressed. Same with KISS.

They were not a boy-band singing to girls.. They’re cerebral, and intense. Listened to Gene Simmons (of KISS) describe touring with RUSH. Something like an entire girls sports team sharing the same hotel floor ..roaming the halls half naked looking bored … and there’s RUSH, inside their room, writing letters home (to Canada) or reading

My gf/ wife hated them.. My daughters’ can’t stand them, though adore (and have met) groups like Aerosmith and Cheap Trick. RUSH prided themselves on not doing love songs, and some of us ‘boys’ appreciated that…

PROG ROCK. It often sounds pretentious and angry.

One zillion drum rolls may be one man's limit.

Absolutely amazing in concert, one of the few bands that pulls off live.

I enthusiastically agree. Red Barchetta, YYZ, Lavilla Strangiato.
As a long time drummer, it should be obvious why I'm a big fan.
Fun fact; The intro to YYZ is repeated Morse code for YYZ, which is the airport code for Toronto.

I didn't miss a tour since 1982 - the "Tama Era" - for the drummers...

@Fulishsage And only 3 of them ..and some foot pedals

@Mr_Wright Neil's not simply a drummer, but a percussionist, writer and poet. A true artist, he set the standard for so many to follow, including my second favorite drummer, Mike Portnoy.

Before, easily.
Bonus points for a concept lp

I’d long considered Freewill an Atheist Anthem
“You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill
I will choose a path that's clear
I will choose freewill”

@Varn For me that was the Who back in the Day
"I'm free
I'm free
And freedom tastes of reality"
Along with Tull Hymn #43, My God and others

Funny though, this is very similar to a conversatio I had then, with the guy who turned me onto 2112.
I did not consider myself "Atheist" then, I thought of myself as more heretic than Atheist, I still accepted the notion of some God or other as a teen, but not how I had learned religion had defined it or declared it to be. I had already been through the Bible twice and had serious issues with organized religions, but would spend another 6-7 years looking into world religions, mysticism and various woo before I ruled it all out as lacking foundational evidence and insteadusing emotions to convince and coerce believers into belief.

I saw exit stage left tour and moving pictures. 82&83 I think

I’d missed some good concerts ..seemed if our boss knew we had tickets, he’d schedule a shift on that night (prick)… But once got 8th row front & center with RUSH - roving with my camera below the stage ..with Getty (Gary) smiling as he looked down with his bass. 38 Special (with dual drummers!) had opened, great concert..

Ged is the MAN - I took my brother (who is not a follower) to a show. He came away a big Geddy fan...

You're young; time exists.

Come over to the Dark Side, we have cookies.

The version of YYZ that they did in Rio, where the crowd sings the melody line, was insane. I wish I had crowds like that when I play out.

Love Fly By Night

Let's have the whole list

Oh that's low.

gonna have to prove that one wrong, MIBR.