Rush: Full Interview | House of Strombo
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- The Strombo Show presents Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush in a sit down interview in Toronto for House Of Strombo.
In this exclusive conversation, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson talk about their eighth studio album Moving Pictures, the loss of Neil Peart, grieving in public, their new perspective on time, the music industry today, being booed off stage, getting high before rehearsals, Taylor Hawkins and more.
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Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the premiere of this special interview. If you have any thoughts about anything we discussed, would love to hear them.
Its just so great to see the guys open up on how their lives are progressing.
Thanks so much for this!
Thank you, it’s great to see the boys are doing well, we’re lucky to live in a time of such true master musicians. You should be proud, you just sat down and interviewed Mozart and Vivaldi, only one missing was Bach, the professor will always live in our ears and in our hearts…
I just have to say the way Neil was discussed was impressive, as were many parts of this interview. I can't wrap my mind around the level difficulty in keeping everything "in house" as Geddy mentioned. It's just another level of respect the three of them have for each other is such an amazing thing to witness.
They just don't make them like those two anymore.
Huge part of my life for 45 years and still hanging on every word. Don't need a new Rush, just need Alex and Geddy to be here.
You nailed it buddy 🥁❤️
Exactly!
Absolutely. These 3 were/are a huge part of my musical life. I started listening to them at an early age in the mid 70's, dove into their music, tried to emulate Neil, and no matter what new genre I'd get into year after year I've always returned to Rush. Like you said, we don't need new, we just need them.
Same - 45 years a fan. Hats off to all my fellow Rush fans. I bid you all the best in this one and only life.
I saw them perform in 1978 or so when they did the "Hemispheres" tour. Nothing since has even come close to what I saw and heard that night.
This is the interview with these guys I've been waiting for two years to hear.
I second that. It was bound to happen and it could not have been done better. They were in a comfortable setting with someone they seem to trust and it felt like we were quietly invited in to a private conversation where they could be real and say what they felt. So glad they did this!
No one better than George to Talk about it all with them.
Why I Break My Fast on Honey Dew AND Drink the Milk of Paradise
Just want to let you know your Mac and Cheese recipe slaps.
Hey man! How's Knoxvegas!
I cried when Neil died. It surprised me, honestly. Hearing of Neil's last days and Alex and Geds grief made me cry again. I didn't know this band affected me like this. I don't know them. I didn't know Neil. Yet here I am watching this with tears streaming down my face. I love Rush.
It sucks, Im going through a similar see my two parents die before my very eyes. It is truly a terrible ordeal
Same here man. I was 14 when I discovered them... Now I'm 54! With me all my life.
Yes, the feelings are very real.
It's all good. They're good guys, and Neil's words were so universal and deeply affecting. His words helped me in so many ways.
I listen to Rush every night on RUclips. Watch live concerts over anything on television. I still get people asking me if Geddy and I are related. Just love listening to you speak and play your instruments. I still shed a tear thinking about Neil. I’m 64. You guys are still my favourite band. 🇨🇦🫶
As a long time Rush fan, this interview is enough for me. Meaning, whether or not they play together is NOT what I'm looking for. Its more of these two "brothers" moving forward and how they are finding the strength and starting new paths. I've realized Rush is special to me because of their brotherhood - the music is just a lifelong, magical by-product of their relationship. So proud of Geddy and Alex. You guys keep up the good fight and thanks for the interview. :)
Very well said!!💯
Yup. At the end of the day, we’re just looking at lifelong friends.
@@chrisspringer2744 That's a great way of putting it Chris.
Absolutely...this was 'New Rush' for me...45min of joy...hearing some new bits about their past...and the new things going on in their lives...and they still get drunk together! Just an epic brotherhood✌
I'm not ashamed to say I wept a couple times listening to them talk about Neil. It just takes you back through phases of your life and the recollective memoir you compile in your mind of instances that brought such happiness and growth to your life. How that doesn't impact a mind is beyond me.
This is probably the definitive post-Peart Rush interview. That was amazing. It honestly felt like closure. George is one of the best interviewers around and this might be his best one yet. So grateful to have seen it.
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For those of us who are long time Rush fans, thanks for this wonderful conversation with Geddy and Alex. This really was a gift. 👍🏼
Its always fun to see Alex and Geddy and old interviews with Neil Rush is my fix
Here. Here..
Rush - I can’t articulate how much their music influenced my life as a teenager in the 80’s.
You and me both
I genuinely love those guys. I cried like a baby when Neil died. It feels rather silly to care so much about people that you have never met, but their music has touched my life in ways that are absolutely unique to them. They never fail to express their humanity and humility.
Agreed Rush =the GOAT
Don't think yourself silly Natasha. You stated the reasons of what made you emotional to the point of crying. I'm a grown man, etc. and Neil's passing hit me hard. I grew up with that band. I get where you are coming from.
DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!
@@hyperionsix im 55 and i cried. Was tough.
Ripped the words right out of my mouth my friend. I am not ashamed to admit that I bawled my eyes out as well to hear the sad news of Neil. It was a dark day indeed - but it would have been the same had any of them had passed. Long live RUSH!
Humble, modest, deep caring gentlemen. i just love these guys and everything they represent as musicians and humans.
And don't forget the greatest band on the planet.
No doubt!
“And they’re delicious!” I laughed my ass off at that. Also, the thought I had at the end of the interview was “Man, I wish I had a friendship like those two have!” Such an amazing blessing and the rare combination of friends who come together to change the world and generate magic. ❤️
Well said.
@Tony Johnson Leave it to Alex. I had called my daughter in because she's a "birder" too. We both burst out laughing when Alex said, "And they're delicious!" Alex and Geddy DO have a beautiful friendship.
I'm a relatively new fan. My stepdad, born in '62, grew up with Rush. Huge fan. So I've grown up listening to Rush. As an adult, I've grown to love and admire Rush, as a band and as people. They are genuine, honest, and you can feel the emotions. Rush is truly 1 of a kind.
I was born in 63 Rush is Great
Lovely stuff Michelle! Thank you for sharing with all of us. ✌️❤️🥂 from ‘70.
I'm an early 20s dude from the same cloth. These guys are more than worth their salt.
Rush is immortal for very good reason.
Ged really let his guard down in this interview. This was beautiful. Watching this helps all of us to heal after Neil's passing. Somehow, I truly believe all Rush fans in a way, know each of the guys. Rest in peace Mr Peart, we love you Ged and Alex.
If you read between the lines, Geddy still sees Alex as his best friend, but he isn't interested in what Alex is doing musicially. That's the reason they haven't played together.
At least Neil got to participate with Rush's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a favorite clip of mine to watch the audience in attendance raise the roof from the first moment the band from Toronto was mentioned.
Rest in peace Neil. We miss you.
I could say a million things about Rush. I just love these guys. And I terribly miss Neil.
I’m 26 years old and connect with Rush more than any other contemporary Band/Musician/Artist. I always find an opportunity to share their talent and perspectives with friends my age. Long live Rush!
That's awesome brother!
I’m 27 and I feel the exact same way. I truly feel like my life has been enriched by having Rush be a part of it. Always glad to see more people my age who have the same reverence for the band that I do. It’s our job to keep Rush alive long after their last show, so the more fans the better.
That's awesome to hear. Us old school Rush fans are very very pleased to see that this band is still finding a new young audience year after year, decade after decade.
Keepin it alive. Thanks for carrying the torch Chris and Stephnicole
I'm 23 years old, my dad introduced me to Rush back in 2010 and he took me to see them on their Clockwork Angels tour in 2012. My first concert I ever went to and it was Rush. I've got some real bragging rights there lol
UK Rush fan here. That was one of the most least sensationalist, most thoughtful interviews regarding Rush that I can remember. I was transfixed, and inspired.
For now and forever let it be known Caress Of Steel is a part of the core of the heart of Rush and of all eternal Rush fans. To me it was never weak.
Even more it was a portrait Rush painted for us to look deep into and enjoy, a milestone of many. Mainstream media failed to see the amount of respect this offering deserved.
caress of Steel Rush love
The opening to Bastille Day is the greatest musical composition to ever come out of my country.
Precious Indeed
I agree. Great album. I would say it’s probably one of my top five favorite Rush albums. They don’t seem very proud of it but they should be. There’s some great playing on that album from all three. I wasn’t too crazy about a lot of their 80’s stuff with the over the top keyboards. They still had great songs during that era but the albums were not good from beginning to end. My favorite era was from “fly by night” to “moving pictures”. But the albums got really good again from “counterparts” till the very end. All time great band and a favorite of mine growing up and till this day
I agree! Caress is a beast! No One At The Bridge, Panacea, Bacchus Plateau, Bastille Day, Lakeside Park. Just wonderful.
Words don't exist yet to describe this interview. Perfect questions and interaction.
I'm 59 years old I've been loving rush since I was about 14 years old. And I just got tears in my eyes because of hearing the two of you who are brothers in Rock Brothers in life and brothers who lost another brother say that one day you would play together again whether it ever goes into recording again or not. Thank you so much both of you for your hard work and creating amazing Sonic experiences and for partnering with one of the most extraordinary people.
I've been a Rush fan for something like 45 years. I've seen countless interviews, documentaries and the like and I've never until now heard Geddy say "fuck."
While I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend, I could say that I've had Neil, Alex, and Ged in my life since childhood in the 70s. Like wise uncles that teach you from afar yet you've never actually met in person. This interview, in a way, was like a family reunion of sorts--reliving the past, grieving over the loss of that one great uncle, and discussing what might come next.
Neil is so funny, he was very self-critical of that ‘long awaited friend’ line in Limelight. Everyone digs it.
And surely we all bonded with one or another Rush album that spoke to us, that comforted us as growing youths and maybe even inspired us to dream.
I watched this yesterday.
I was crying when Geddy was explaining how he felt when Neil was dying.
Both of them will never truly get over that.
All of us fans will never get over losing Neil.
But we will be here for eachother.
RUSH will never die.
Once those three great men came together and called themselves RUSH... it was chiseled in stone.
🤘RUSH FOREVER!🤘
I was gutted when Neil passed. As you get older the people that you grew up knowing, reading and listening to, passing on reminds us of our own own immortality. Neil was that reminder for me times a factor of 10. The soundtrack of my life.
Same here. Neil is greatly missed by all.
Rush- I know you will never see this message, but I will send it anyway. Geddy- Thank you. Thank you for making your mark. For bringing your family out of the brink of disaster. You have achieved everything Hitler tried to take away. What a blessing! You’re family escaped the utmost in horrors in WWII. And you somehow met Alex and Neil. And something really special happened. God himself must have arranged the meeting. All I could ever tell you is that you have absolutely no idea on how big the impact of your work had on millions of young minds. Thank you. And we know- you didn’t spread YOUR message to the world, you spread THE message to the world. Thank you.
Rush is the only band I’ve ever seen live that could reproduce the exact sound of their albums. Three of the most talented musicians, songwriters and composers EVER.
Not to mention that Neil was primarily responsible for some of the best song lyrics ever written.
Just seeing this in 2024. Thank you guys. The music of Rush has sustained my for 57 years. It has touched me, inspired me, and given me hope. Rush has made an impact on millions that no other band has ever done. All the best!!
Just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you, Mr. Strombo. I’ve watched several interviewers, generally, try in earnest but never really move beyond the attempt itself. Your ability to constantly tap into a stream of genuine emotion and intrigue never fails to amaze, especially with two musicians whose talent and body of work have meant so much. Thank you.
A wonderful, gentle and intelligent conversation. Calling this an interview really doesn’t do it justice. This is the first time since Neil’s passing that I felt both Geddy and Alex have some closure on their loss. Very open about their feelings, with some excellent and meaningful questions, a joy to watch, thank you from yet another life long Rush fan.
Not to combat your sentiment, but I'm gonna propose Geddy and Alex have already made peace with the reality of Neil's passing well before they "made their feelings public". They had years to prepare whereas the public has not. BTW - There is no "closure" to a loved one's death. That space is always going to be there. That said, they both seem to be living with it (as always, per their fans ) with grace, intelligence and integrity - and continuing to share their sense of humor.
@@cronejawford978 I definitely got the impression that Alex has moved on slightly more easily than Geddy. Not that they don't have different outlooks and obsessions, but Geddy was the one who sang all of Neil's lyrics. Their body language is different: Ged sat relaxed in his chair, animated, but still very protective with his arms crossed much of the time, while Alex was upright but open.
You can see how much these guys love each other. Literally brings tears to my eyes.
I agree with Strombo's sense of "Caress". I loved it.
Probably the sweetest thing about Neil's drumming was how he could hit the drums fifteen-hundred times in a song, and not smother, or detract, from the song. And he did it tastefully and beautifully, more-so than anyone else.
That’s exactly right, he cold play along the spine of a song and embellish the body.
And build that around these two
God man, i could listen to these three talk endlessly. Fantastic interview
This interview displays why I’ve been in love with this band since I was 14 years old. The lack of pretension, self-service and ego is just amazing. Thank you for the interview and thank you for the music, Geddy, Alex and Neil.
THIS is the way to do interviews. Relaxed, meaningful, introspective, genuine. Well done!
This is so beautiful and I know I'm not the only one who cried during the whole interview. The part about having dinner and realized about the life time they have been together with good memories, it made think in a young Alex and young Gidy, now older, missing Neil but grateful about the life they shared. Wow🙏 💖
“No one better for us to talk to than you”. That says it all. Thank you George. And thank you Alex and Geddy....and Neil.
Seeing these two together makes my heart smile. The brutal honesty here is something you don't hear from most celebrities, and that's why they are two thirds of the greatest band of all time. Rush were always true to themselves, they did it their way even from day one with John Rutsey. This is a band that stood the test of time and continues to do so. Ged mentioned 70% of youth listening to older records like theirs more than new music, I am proud to be a 16 year old who is a small part of that 70%.
Even though these guys are “celebrities,” they never feel like it. They’ve been around so long in a lot of our lives, they seem like friends, which speaks a lot to their apparent humility.
Great interview as usual George. I met Alex at the old Beckers convenience store in Thornhill in the 70's. I asked him what he and the guys were working on. He said, Hemispheres then he went on to say it was their most difficult project yet. He was very friendly and appreciates his fans. I'm sure Geddy is the same.
Two of the coolest most grounded rock and rollers ever!
Let's do whatever we can to keep these two safe and with us for another 30 years. It warms my heart to see Ged & Alex together.
I love Rush, for countless reasons. Geddy has me obsessed with playing bass. I’m 50, live in Toronto, and I never met them, and never got to see them live. Breaks my heart. Die hard Rush fan, forever.
"There is no one better for us to talk to." Wow. If that's not the most shining compliment I've ever seen given to an interviewer. Especially from my favorite, most beloved band. My hat is off to you, Strombo.
Caress of Steel was one of my favorite albums by Rush. Amazing album
Dark but Compelling.
Absolutely! Caress of Steel is actually one of their very best albums, along with Farewell and Hemispheres. Geddy should appreciate it instead of hating it.
@@davidpaterson3443 ...one of first Rush albums...would put it in my top 4 Rush albums.The emotional..philosophical sincerity of..The Fountain.....makes it a unique Rush masterpiece.I think the general rejection of that album..wounded the entire band...and because they had made ..COS..with such heartfelt artistic expression,perhaps they carried the wounding from the rejection it received...especially when they were at such a young age...they carried that wounding later on down their collective career.
LISTEN!!!!!!
Yep. Straight up!!!!
Terrific interview Mr. Strombo. Always a treat to hear Geddy and Alex share their stories and experiences. Good ol' Canadian boys eh!
When your dear friend is sick and you need to keep under wraps you do that for your friend… no questions asked. You’ll be forgiven later. Love this Band and these gents..🤘🤘🤘🤘⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
I'm barely a Rush fan, but man, I friggin love these guys. Just good good people.
George to this date still conducts some of the best, most genuine, and fun interviews.
Agreed
Cheers lad ☘️
Caress of Steel was huge for me too! Hearing a track like The Necromancer... No one's made a song like that before or since!
This is the most important interview Geddy and Alex have ever done. It's full of emotional realities without being too emotional, if that makes sense, and that only comes from people as smart and considerate as the three of these guys. Thank you, George.
This isn't the kind of interview I can just play in the background while I do house chores, like a podcast. I have to come back to this when I can give it the full focus it deserves.
This is one of the greatest interviewers of all time, in real, personal conversation with two of the greatest musicians of all time.
19:36 "And then we lost him."
Greetings from Scotland Mr. George Stroumboulopoulos.
I've been watching your shows for many years now, thanks to RUclips and the many uploaders who appreciate your work. In my opinion you are very much a Canadian cultural icon and believe it's high time the tables were turned and your honest work applauded.
Oh and another thing, the John Prine show was something very very special.
Thank you very very much.
I just stopped my day to watch this interview. Such a refreshing conversation to hear. Thank you for sharing this. These gentleman have had such an important place in my life. Great to see and hear about them in an old school format. I am grateful for the opportunity.
That was a great interview. Very revealing and very honest. Geddy was right, time is limited and it’s up to you as to how you wish to spend it. Spend it wisely. Also, keeping Neil’s diagnosis a secret and how he felt about being dishonest to others about it, but “screw” the honesty, his loyalty to his friend came first. As shocked as we all were to hear of Neil’s passing at the time, I respect Geddy’s and Alex’s loyalty to Neil. That kind of friendship, brotherhood, love, and loyalty is something that you simply cannot buy. If you have people in your life that are like that, cherish them, because they are NOT easy to find. I will love these guys until my last dying breath…
Their partnership, as solid as it is and has been for nearly 60 years... it's unheard of in the industry. I think much of that can be attributed to solid parenting from parents who had seen and survived the atrocities of war. As a former paratrooper myself... going through that does something to you, much of it being unpleasant and extremely volatile. And by volatile, I'm meaning that if you don't handle it properly, it can be destructive, tearing your life to pieces. However, the experiences also have a way of enhancing certain qualities / capabilities
My mathematical and writing skills improved drastically upon leaving the army. Plus, I left it with a fierce no-fail work attitude that had benefitted me greatly. But over time as the years pass and the post trauma and the realities of "normal people" who are part of "normal life" sets in and goes unaddressed... that's when one can really lose their vision and become isolated. You begin to realize just how different those things made you in comparison to those who've not experienced such a thing... and the thing is, is that those same people notice it in you. But rather than maybe try to hear you out and understand you, it's much easier just to write you off. In western culture, it's all about the "better you than me" attitude
having said all of that, I think Geddy's and Alex's folks raised them in a sort of way that they used their past hardships in a way that was constructive for their development's as children and adults. Neil's family seemed to instill those kinds of values as well being farmers and in the farm equipment business, which would entail living in the more rural regions of Canada where working is what you did. And with that, maintaining good relations with neighboring farms and farmers would mean the difference in success and failure
@@davidkrappenschitz1424 I understand completely. I’m an Army veteran as well. I never saw combat myself (I was in from 82-88, nothing really happened during that time) but I know enough veterans and their stories to understand the hardships that are involved. You’re absolutely right, it’s how YOU handle it yourself that will make or break you. Some manage to get through their experiences fairly well while for others it becomes a lifelong struggle.
Amen brother.
@@TheRealcdawg22 🙏
Whenever I watch a Rush interview I always write in the comments something about what truly nice guys they are. And here we are again; they’re such a delight. The legendary devotion of what is probably rock n’ rolls most loyal fan base is richly deserved.
Saw every tour since moving pictures. Brought my kids into the fold as they were born. So blessed!!
Thank you so so very much for this interview, Strombo. 🙏🏻♥️
Rush fan since 86, fantastic and intelligent interview, as always from Strombo. But as many says in the comments, you don't need to be a Rush fan to appreciate the wisdom from these 2 great icons. I'm 54 yo and I can relate to what Geddy says at end of the discussion, especially when he got emotional talking about the passing of Taylor : "Time is precious, you don't how much left you still have , use it wisely and try to spend it the way you like it ."
Alex, Geddy... Interview? What a complete surprise. ♥️ You made me smile. Thank you. Really.
What attracted me to RUSH was the fact that I could be at a live concert, I could close my eyes and the sound I was hearing was exactly identical to the record I had played on my turntable 1000 times before. No one could do that in those days. Perfection of ultimate proportions.
It is so wonderful listening to these two guys being forthright about feelings, process of becoming Rush we know now, and how they dealt with their grief before and after losing their third Musketeer. Thank you for this. We love them and will never forget any of them. What a great honor to have the boys tell you that there is no one else they enjoyed talking to more than you.
They were definitely like the Three Musketeers - all for one, and one for all seemed to be the ethic they lived by. They were also like a three-legged stool that couldn't stand without each one of them being present. What they had, the connection, the sense of brotherhood, is rare in the music business, or any business, for that matter. It wasn't just the music that made Rush special, it was that bond that they shared.
A farewell to kings (title track) caught my attention, Xanadu made me a fan and Cygnus x1 book 1 made me sell my soul...all in the first listening of a farewell to kings. Never heard anything close to that album and I still get chills listening to it almost 30 years later!
A beautiful interview with two beautiful humans. It also needs to be said that George is also a thoughtful and effortless interviewer. A national treasure himself. Honoured to be his neighbour in our unbelievably great neighbourhood in Toronto. Love.
OMG, what a fantastic, beautiful, heart-warming, and at times heart-wrenching time with these 2 heros of rock, who are as human as any one of their fans. Thank you SO much.
As long as I've been a fan, I've honestly never heard Geddy swear this much while being so truthfully honest! Don't get me wrong, these guys have always been down to earth, but I appreciate this and have gained even more respect for these guys! Thanks guys and thank you to all who have made RUSH possible throughout the years!
I think the rhythm of the interview/conversation allowed Geddy to open and share some deep thinks, hurts and realities; I’m in awe of how Alex, the Sanguine kept his words close to his chest and only spoke when needed-Geddy said it all. And he said it with nothing but truth-even if it still hurt him to speak it.- Rest Forever in Paradise Professor.
Geddy loves to swear. I’ve heard him say that.
It was not a song, but an album. November of 1978 I went to our local record (Music Plus) in Southern California. Hemispheres had just been released - and literally jumped off the rack when I walked by. I had only heard of Rush in passing up to that point. Imagine a 15-year old boy sitting on the floor in front of those huge speakers - and dropping side 1 onto the turntable. I had never heard anything like that. Ever.
What made you buy it?
@Curtis Heil my first full album exposure was Permanent Waves as a 10 year old when my older sister brought it home. Sadly I didn’t first hear Hemispheres for many years..my second fave 💜
@@johncalvo1743 Great question. A close friend had been talking about them the previous day...saying that I should buy the album and that I would not be disappointed. Word of mouth.
same here but '79 in So. CA, Costa Mesa at Music Market where incidentally Taylor Hawkins frequented.
@@catguy64 So cool to see another SoCal person here. I spent all of my summers down the street from you in Newport. In Florida now.
By FAR, the best interview I've had the pleasure of listening too. You let them speak without interrupting but brought up some poignant points that made them reflect and be even more candid than I've ever heard them. Kudos 12 out of 10. Well done.
The greatest rock band ever for all time.
The greatest most overrated boring ass progressive(yawn) rock band ever
All I can say is that there is so much love in this interview. I say "interview" but it is more than that. It is a gentle and heartfelt exchange of sentiments. Thank you.
Great interview. Thanks George.
Awesome. Been a fan since I was 14. Reminder set.
Absolutely superb interview. Relaxed, insightful, poignant. The timeless friendship of Geddy and Alex, and hearing them open up about life’s challenges, and hearing how fervent they both still are about music and other interests is inspiring. A nice oasis in trying times. Thank you Strombo!
Thank you for watching!
Strombo is an incredible interviewer.
Rush has always been the constant in my life and I still feel so incredibly sad listening to any Rush. Still feel the massive loss and will for some time yet. But Geddy is right. Time does amazing things.
This was such a great interview. Well chosen questions asked by what seemed like a friend and not an interviewer. Loved the honesty in the answers.
Look forward to whatever Alex and Geddy decide to do next. Envy of None is brilliant.
NEW SUB! I'm calling off work this morning so I can watch this!!! So freaking pumped! I absolutely loved your interview with Neil Peart as well! IMHO I think that was the best interview and the most comfortable Neil appeared on camera. Thanks for the hard work you put into your craft George!
You are too kind. Thank you.
@@TheStromboShow Hey Strombo,i have loved all of your interviews with Rush over the years, please do more. Neil inspired me to play the drums, to travel to Africa, where i now live as a musician. Here is my hommage to the Professor. Kilebu-Neil Peart ruclips.net/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/видео.html
Around 1976 at the age of 20 I became a big Rush fan. By that time Rush had released 4 studio albums and their first live record. However, on the west coast I didn't know any other Rush fans. My friends liked all kinds of other stuff like The Stones, Yes, The Who, Zappa, Bowie, Queen, etc. They put down Rush because they didnt get it. CBC and mainstream radio also ignored them. Having enthusiasm for Rush was kind of lonely. But as the years passed more and more people discovered their talent, originality, passion and integrity. Now I feel like a lucky and faithful old fan.
This was really awesome, and so glad the interview came from a humanistic side of these two best friends that happen to be music giants. There have been moments since Neil Peart passed that all I selfishly want is for these two to create music together again, but now I just want to put some Rush on and go bird watching. Peace of life to you fellas, be well and happy.
How does anyone top and interview like this?
You don't! You just savor every second and be thankful for it.
I am looking forward to their stories and memories, and how they are coping and moving forward after the devastating loss of the beloved Neil. 💔
What an excellent interview Strombo. One of the best I have seen in a long time. Thanks for this.
This guy was a great interviewer. Everyone was so down to earth and real. Much love ❤️
Bu far one of the most under appreciated interviewers of our time. Spot on tempo, pace, timing and/or technique. Floats the topic and waits.. just let’s guest flow their info. Awesome. Hands down the greatest example of CDN prog rock. Phenomenal post. Txs guys. Musical legends seated with the ideal host. Perfect
I can feel Geddy's grief. Stay strong.
What an absolutely brilliant way to spend 45 minutes watching this.
Not many interviews / chats are as relaxed and genuine as this.
This is outstanding and what lovely people.
Thank you
Such a sensitive, thoughtful interview, like many others I've been waiting for something like this to come along. What's so obvious is the sense of family and friendship that is clearly at the centre of this band. I can't imagine how hard it must be to keep everything in house, knowing where it's inevitably going to end.
Strombo is stunningly good at his job.
Really great interview. The rawness and the questions about just life and others around them. Such a grounding interview, shows a very vulcanizing and more down to earth humanistic sides to these iconic artist. Thank you.
What a fantastic interview. Heartfelt and understanding of their grief and a beautiful way of finding out where they are now. I've loved Rush for over 40 years now and you have made their legacy even more poignant and exquisite with this interview. Thanks so much!
What a complement, George; “There’s no one better for us to talk to..”
how does that make you feel, hearing a praise that high from rock royalty?
What a special interview. So good on so many levels. Thank-you for doing this and sharing it with the world.
Beautiful men, beautiful interview. Thank you.
What a great interview! My everlasting musical heroes talking open about the grief they had with Neil's death. I felt like I heard Geddy's voice breaking a little bit when he talked about Neil. Geddy and Alex are so emotional but also very professional and rational. You can really feel their connection between each other. I don't know any music band that share such a connection, not even the Stones. All the best and luck to Geddy and Alex!
Caress of Steel is my favorite Rush album. It's so weird, I can't do anything but love it.
Wonderful interview; thank you for this. Legends, heroes, and masters of their craft. So good to see them again. Been a fan for nearly 20 years, they’ll always be #1 to me. I will never forget the R40 show in Vancouver. Can’t wait to dive in to the 40th anniversary Moving Pictures remaster and live recording.
I will always remember their concerts...how they sounded just like the tape/record/cd, the light shows, the drum solos, the videos behind them.
"Though it's just a memory, some memories last forever."
RIP Neil.
Wow, what a gem. Absolutely loved this. Thanks for posting.
While most of the comments here are reasonably about Ged and Al, I was so so impressed by Strombo. Great job being a supporter, friend, interviewer, and facilitator
A beautifully filmed and well recorded interview, intimate and at times moving with funny moments throughout... thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Just found your channel, long time RUSH fan, love these human beings, can't imagine a better use of the time I just spent watching this video. 🤝💙
This is such a good interview, I love it! Grief is such an interesting thing because it is both universal and completely individual at the same time. It is cool to hear Alex talk about feeling better after the year anniversary of Neil's death. Interestingly, I didn't feel that much better after the year anniversary (and I have never met Neil), and I may never be completely over it. It warms my heart to see Geddy and Alex laughing and joking with each other, it feels familiar and happy, despite not having the third part of the triangle.