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#4503341 - 01/10/20 09:35 PM Rush: A legend has passed :(  
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#4503361 - 01/10/20 11:51 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Oh crap!!!

Such sad news, and a big loss for us Rush fans! frown

May he rest in peace...


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#4503637 - 01/13/20 05:14 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Glad to see a Neil Peart thread under Music, because long after the one on CH scrolls into the sunset, we'll still be talking Rush and music here.

Introducing John Rutsey's replacement (1 album but no major tours), Mr. Neil Peart...

Rush - Fly By Night (Official Music Video)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEVDZl5UvN4



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4503639 - 01/13/20 05:24 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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I don’t know much about the early history of Rush. Why did the original drummer leave after one album?


“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4503647 - 01/13/20 06:13 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
I don’t know much about the early history of Rush. Why did the original drummer leave after one album?

I've heard conflicting reasons. One was that he was let go, partly for being too much of a partier (booze), but also due to musical differences (preferred straight-out Rock [like first album] vs. the weirder direction Alex and Geddy wanted to go, and did so with Neil). John was also diabetic and there was concern for his health as they were preparing for their first US tour. I've also heard that John wasn't interested in grueling touring (as a starter band) and was ready to leave. I don't know if anyone on the outside really knows the entire truth.

I understand they occasionally ran into John (who died 2008 at age 55) in Toronto and there were never any hard feelings.


EDIT: I wondered about the span of their ages and looked up their BD's, but they're very close...

Alex: Aug 27, 1953
Geddy: Jul 29, 1953
Neil: Sep 12, 1952
John: Jul 23, 1952

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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4503649 - 01/13/20 06:20 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Thanks for that info Mark!


As far as musical direction goes, the irony with Rush is that the first album is indeed straight up rock but then they went the progressive route for several albums and then they adopted a largely mainstream sound by the late 80's.


“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4503653 - 01/13/20 06:42 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Yup. But the older I get, the more I appreciate the softer Rush (which IMO, still has an edge to it vs. true Soft Rock which is usually a love song). Some of the really hard Rush is mostly nostalgic (same with Metallica and others), but I really do still enjoy it. I just doubt I'll ever warm up to new Hard Rock or Metal again, it's not in me anymore. No complaints, I have enough music already, including every Rush album. tuner



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4503654 - 01/13/20 06:47 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: MarkG]  
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Originally Posted by MarkG
new Hard Rock or Metal again:



If there is any new hard rock or Metal it must be underground/indie type stuff because those genres don't exist anymore at the mainstream level.

Last edited by PanzerMeyer; 01/13/20 06:47 PM.

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#4503666 - 01/13/20 09:05 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Originally Posted by MarkG
new Hard Rock or Metal again:


If there is any new hard rock or Metal it must be underground/indie type stuff because those genres don't exist anymore at the mainstream level.

If you don't mind, I'm going to continue this on your "Music truly is relative" thread.

++++++++++

Just wanted to note that some softer Rush also includes early songs like "Tears" ("2112") and "IV. Panacea" (middle of "The Fountain of Lamneth"). I enjoy the slower-paced downtime, as well as "Closer to the Heart" and "In The End" compared with, say..."Anthem" and "By-Tor & the Snow Dog". I would never want the really soft tunes removed from the album experience, even if I don't usually listen to those songs as playlist singles (not going to treadmill to "Rivendell"). biggrin

Everyone agreed in 1987 that this was a song too far...

Rush - Tai Shan...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdHCAiLsvWQ

Neil Peart's RUSH Bandmates Never Stopped Teasing Him Over "Tai Shan"

Yeah, not really a Rush song, is it? biggrin And yet, I enjoy it with the rest of "Hold Your Fire"...today, anyway.



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4503669 - 01/13/20 10:00 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Or Xanadu...



Not quite soft/melow but modulated biggrin

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#4503670 - 01/13/20 10:06 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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^ Glad we got at least one 'mustache Neil' on these threads. cool



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4503735 - 01/14/20 01:01 PM Re: Rush: A legend has passed :( [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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"Xanadu" is one of my top 10 Rush songs of all time.


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