buckeyefarmer
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Not a big rush fan myself, some are ok.
The day the music died.
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To each their own, you are respectful of other's opinions and I strive to be the same. My brother was really the fan in the family; in his words; "The-Best-Band-Ever". He passed away in 2015... for some reason Neil's death seemed more personal because of it.
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Rush were some road dogs back in the early days. They played a small (like average wedding reception small) hall in my old hometown. My older cousin was there. I found out about them maybe a year later from a friend when All The Worlds A Stage came out. Then according to their archive they drove over 500 miles to Toledo to do a gig with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Leslie West only to drive back to Il and play some small joint. One night auditorium and maybe the next night playing small venue. I have most of the studio albums but never got to see them live until what turned out to be their finale tour. I was at the last row way up high but didn't care. I'm glad they went out on top. Some bands are milking it for all it's worth.
At least you didn't mention Jagger or The Rolling Stones by name...
robbyr
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I've never been the type to say I disdained today's music compared to the 70's etc. I usually find as styles change there are those I like. Kinda hitting me now though. I liked rock in the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 2000's. Just seems that the last several years the newer stuff sounds the same. Maybe I'm finally getting old. :laughing:
Could be the ear hair. It seems to have fallen off my head and has sprouted on my back and in my ears and my music taste has changed also. The words aren't as clear either and the ringing is competing with the voices in my head.
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PJSprog
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First time I saw Rush was the Signals Tour in '82 at The Checkerdome in St. Louis MO. They sold out two nights there; first night (the show I saw) sold out in 45 minutes, and the second night sold out in about an hour-and-a-half. Around here, they were one of those bands that people either loved or hated. Those who loved, put their money where their mouths were and supported them bigtime. They also got a lot of support from local AOR radio here. I saw them every time they came to St. Louis for about 22 years. The R30 Tour in '04 was the last time I saw them live. I'd just kind of stopped going to concerts by then, but wanted to see my favorite band one more time.
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Check out YYNOT if you haven't yet. Started as a long distance internet Rush cover band project. They now have two albums of originals.
PJSprog
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Their bass player, Tim, is a friend of mine. Great people, and very talented musicians. Their accolades are well-deserved. It's been fun watching them grow into "a big thing."
