I am pretty sure they have 178 original songs. They also put out a cover album of 60's rock called Feedback (not counting that in the 178). 20 studio albums counting Feedback.
You are one of the few reviewers I’ve seen that picked up on Geddy singing, playing bass, and keys with hand and feet. Bravo! You should watch him do it all live. No backing tracks, no extra musicians, just the three of them crushing it, 3 hour shows every night. RIP Professor Peart.
So many people seem to miss out the fact that Geddy and Alex are also playing notes with their feet; and Neil triggers samples, too, on the drumkit, when the other two are busy playing guitars, singing, and playing keyboards with their feet! I'm still in awe, nearly 50 years later. 🤷🏼♂️
You need to see how they do it all live too... Xanadu the Exit Stage Left tour, Live YYZ live in Rio Working Man live in Cleveland. Also Neil Peart was an amazing lyricist...deep rabbit hole!!
Best line "No his mind is not for rent, to any God or government." I wish more people today would think for themselves instead of following blindly and not questioning everything.
I got fired from my last job for asking questions about why something was being done. Offered a different strategy. Fired the next day. A week later I stopped in to shop and everything I had suggested was done. The last who fired me always looks at me and in a sad voice says hi. Regrets, not mine.
@@vinasel96 Peart became a US citizen and supporter of the Democratic Party who disavowed what he wrote during a short-lived libertarian phase, saying in 2010, "“For a person of my sensibility, you’re only left with the Democratic party,” says Peart, who also calls George W. Bush “an instrument of evil.” “If you’re a compassionate person at all. The whole health-care thing - denying mercy to suffering people? What? This is Christian?” Trudeau is no dictator; one can disagree with his choices without making up claims that Peart would have dismissed as absurd.
RIP Neil Peart ,Drummer. His 5 year anniversary is coming up on January 7th. So…..They layered in foot pedals, added double neck guitars, played complex chords, all in an effort to fill out their sound. Listen to the middle 8 of this song with the keyboard riff right before the guitar solo. The keyboard plays that repeat hook, the guitar then joins the hook, then the guitar stops playing the hook, the bass then picks up the hook and plays that melody repeatedly during the guitar solo, or else it would sound empty. Every effort was made to be active and filling the sound in the studio, but to do in a way that didn’t require a fourth person live. That’s because they were best friends and didn’t want anyone else in the band. I saw them 33 times over 43 years. They were a circus up there. Three musicians that were equally skilled in their own right to form something never before seen, and never replicated again.
My Rush story goes like this... Imagine being a 15-year-old kid you've never been to a rock concert before and one of the older guys in the neighborhood asked you if you'd like to go with him and a bunch of other guys to a concert tonight. You beg your mother to go, she lets you... You sit down and you see these three guys perform like nothing you've ever heard before just three of them producing unbelievable amount of energy and beautiful music so talented unbelievably talented... That was the permanent waves tour I was lucky to see them live for the next two tours they toured every album and pretty much produced an album every year.. something I'll never forget and definitely one of my favorite bands
Right on. My intro was the 2112 album. It was the "Signals" tour before I got to see them live. When I listened to 2112 the first time and was reading the album cover and saw 3 dudes making that sound I was hooked for life. I have all their stuff but I don't listen to them very often as it sometimes makes me a little sad. I love music appreciation but my thing is discovering new music and staying" present" with God.
In 1979 went to my first concert ever Rush was the headliner and April Wine opened the show 2 Canadian power house bands, I'm 62 now and still rocking, and that show is still my favorite of all 132 concerts I've attended in my life (34 of those were Rush concerts) I'm sure you'll dig any of their albums and check out April Wine as well you won't be disappointed in them either Rock On 🤘🤘🔥🔥
Rush's music is known for having lots of crazy time signature changes. Most people will either love it or hate it, but you can't deny the creativity and sheer talent of this trio!
One of the best thing about this band is what you hear on record, is what you'll hear live in concert!!! They prided themselves on that. And forever, RIP Neil, "Your favorite drummers, favorite drummer" Couldn't be said better!
Yup, just 3 guys. Phenomenal band. You are in for a ride with these guys! The number 2112 is in your future. I’ll go ahead and jump on the bandwagon here with all the commenters suggesting YYZ live in Rio. It’s nuts! For some reason the band had never toured South America in all their years. Until they did. Those fans went bananas! Literally waiting their entire lives to see their favorite band. They thought it might never happen, until it did. They impressed the band big time. Really cool performance in front of an awesome crowd. Yeah, that’s RUSH live.
@craigrobertson42 i never like picking one over another. Bonham and Baker and Moon had theirs too but can't really compare such different styles. Like trying to compare Eddie Van Halen to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Both amazing but also so different I wouldn't pick 1 over the other.
Three of the best musicians ever at the top of the game. Individually the best but as a threesome unbeatable which is why they had 40 plus years in the business and still were as inventive until the end. To experience their music as it was released was mind blowing, years ahead of their time and who influenced so many other artists. RIP Neal Peart we miss you
Neil Peart ;greatest drummer ever] wrote most of the lyrics for Rush when he joined the band after their 1st album To really see how great they are,. Search RUclips for Rush Solo Live in Germany where Neil performs a 9 minute drum solo on a kit that contains like 70 pieces and he plays everyone of them. and the first side of 2112 [Twenty-one Twelve] which is one song in I think 7 movements like a classical symphony..
"Instantly goes on my playlist"... Knew it would... it always does... happens to all of us... first time we heard it... this one is on the *lifetime* playlist 👍😁
yup. Absolutely no question. Other bands had drummers Rush had one the best percussionists in music history. There was simply no one like him. Look on an album cover and just marvel at what Neil used to create his magic drums crotales plywood god knows what else.lol pure genius
xanadu livw from Exit stage left.. they dont layer.. they play it all by themself. they even have bass pedal, double neck bass/guitar etc.. this was a recording footage thats why they played separately.. listen them live
I remember seeing them on the Moving Pictures Tour. I kept looking for the rest of the band!! LOL "There's JUST THREE GUYS!!???"" WHAT THE HELL!!!?? Love it!
Geddy Lee sings, plays bass, plays keyboards, and when playing live will play keyboard with his feet while playing bass and singing. Alex Lifeson plays various guitars but also plays foot pedals of different kinds live. Neil Peart is a whole percussion section unto himself. If you want to see all that in action, watch the 1980 or 1981 live version of “Xanadu”. It will blow your mind.
rush is a super band, lot to learn and enjoy. I'm glad you're there for people in these crises' conditions. I've come out of a lot but still there is work in the human condition left. Sometimes For me and others it's the trying of faith, that is the hidden cause when revealed. Good fortune for you and yours, next video usually is yyz Rush live in Rio as the decent into rush madness, gladness lol, take care.
One of the few rock bands I got to see live many times as a Canadian. As far as musicians, they are at the top of every list ever made. For 3 guys, they sound like a 7 man band sometimes lol There isn't a drummer on earth that wouldn't put NP top 3 all time. They have enough bangers to put on 2 hour long concerts just hit after hit. You do more rush, I'll be here brother
Canadian Royalty. First band I ever saw live (late 1970’s)🤯. RIP Neil Peart (the GOAT of drummers). 3 musicians who sounded as good live. There will never be another Rush. Geddy Lee played bass, keyboard and sang lead (yes he did all 3 live) Alex Lifeson on guitar Neil Peart on percussion and he wrote the bands lyrics. You should watch the video of Peart drum solo live in Germany for their 30th anniversary
I was 18 when this came out, there wasn’t anyone who didn’t have Rush blaring outa their cars via a Kenwood tape deck, awwwwww great memories, Rush is still my favorite rock band of that era, absolutely stellar
Like a few have said before me. Welcome down the rabbit hole. I'm going on 44 years as a Rush fan. 35 of their concerts, I never left one disappointed. Top notch musicians. Loved by many musicians from different genres. My three favorite people since 1980.
I'd love to go on the journey with you of a deep dive into Rush over time. You will be amazed. My suggestions are YYZ Live in Rio, 2112, La Villa Strangiato, and well, anything other suggest.
These are 3 musicians that are masters of their craft and individually considered to be some of the finest at their respective instruments. Geddy Lee is the lead singer/bassist/keyboard player; Alex Lifeson is the guitarist; last but certainly not least is Neil Peart (calling him simply a drummer is a disservice) RIP Subdivisions is one of my favorites and Limelight is another of their more well known songs
I genuinely feel sorry for people that don't know about Rush. Their catalog is chalk FULL of greatness. I saw them 3 times "Signals" "Clockwork Angels" and another time in between. This band belongs on MT. Rushmore with The Beatles, Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd. They are such professionals and such good guys. RIP Professor sorely missed.
Geddy Lee: Vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist Alex Lifeson: Guitarist Neil Peart: Drummer and lyricist Rush was a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968 that primarily comprised Geddy Lee (vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). The band's original line-up comprised Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist and vocalist Jeff Jones, whom Lee immediately replaced. The band was formed in Toronto in 1968 by Lifeson, John Rutsey on drums, and Jeff Jones on bass and vocals. Lee replaced Jones, and the band went through a few lineup changes before settling on the classic trio with Peart in 1974.
Watching Geddy Lee play Bass, Keyboards, and sing all at the same time is crazy. One of the best live shows I have been too. Sounds better than the studio versions.
Love that you’re checking out RUSH!! My favorite band of all time(along with Tom Macdonald). Introducing: Geddy (like spaghetti) Lee!! Vocals, keyboards, bass Taurus pedals, and one of the best Bass players of all time!! Then there is Alex Lifeson!! Backup vocals, Lead guitar (sometimes he’s the rhythm player..lol) and also Taurus Bass pedals! One of the most underrated guitar players of all time! the there is the GOAT of drumming… the Miestro of percussion… also known as “The Professor” Neil Peart (like ear with a P)!! One of the top 3 drummers ever in the world!! I say 1st, but that’s my opinion! Same 3 members together for over 40 yrs (touring live from 1975-2015) and 20 albums and 1000’s of live shows… (live is always best!). There’s a lot…. And it’s all worth it!! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!
Don't forget Geddy is playing the bass line on the foot pedals on the keyboard. Neal is the goat in this. His drumming is out of this world. Rush is from my hometown area. They would record at Metal Works in mississauga and Scarborough Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.
Can't wait to see you react to a live performance (where layering wasn't (the) possible. YYZ, La Villa Strangiato, or Xanadu would be good. Speaking of Hip Hop, did you know Flavor Flav is a Rush fan?
Nice reaction. As good as the singer/bass/keyboard player and the guitar player are the drummer is by far the most talented of the three. Top 1 or 2 drummers to ever do it and many say the GOAT. He was also the main lyricist for the band.
I was 15 years old in 1976 when 2112 first came out. I "rushed" out to get it. It was so unique, like nothing I'd heard before. "Tom Sawyer" was originally released on their 1981 album Moving Pictures. It was inspired by The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a novel by Mark Twain that all three members of Rush read in school. Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist, identified with the book's themes of independence and rebellion, which were recurring subjects in his lyrics.
You don't need that "due to copyrights" overlay when it comes to Rush. They built their following from the ground up and are just happy when people hear and see them, so they don't go after anybody.
Not sure what was in the water up here in Canada in the 70's and 80's but another absolutely brilliant Canadian trio is Triumph.(recommend "Magic Power", "Hold The Line" and "Fight The Good Fight". As for Rush I was shook when I heard "The Trees" for the first time, "Subdivisions" and "Roll The Bones" are great 80's Rush tunes
Another great 3 man Canadian band - Triumph . They broke out to the rest world after being at US 83 Festival . Suggest "Lay it on the Line" , "Fight the good Fight" or Magic Power
Neil Pearts drum solo live in Frankfurt is and I hate using this word but EPIC. Treat yourself to what is in my opinion the most amazing spectacle you will ever see. Ok,ok I'm biased. I'm from Canada.
Cliff, great reaction. Trust me, you are just barely scratching the surface of the greatness that is Rush! You are in for a serious journey, my friend! Rock it out, brother! Please do a reaction to a song called "Working Man" but do the live version from 2011! Awesome!
YES, just three guys and I saw them in 1974 when I was 16 and the rest is history, and my parents would hear this blaring out of my bed room..loved it.
The lead singer "Getty Lee" is a renaissance man of Rock & Roll. He does it all, multiple instruments, music; Lyrics and instrumental both, editing tracks and videos! IMHO hes not appreciated and recognized enough!
It's gonna be a while before you run out of great songs... if you ever do. Canadian here. Gonna go back and watch your first reaction to these guys. Born in 71 and it didn't take long to get my first albums, then cassettes, then CDs.
One of the key elements of Rush is that at any point it seems as if the three of them are doing their own thing, not on the same beat, playing the same rhythm, but it all makes sense. And then they come together. Glad you're digging Rush, looking forward to more. Thanks
Yes, Geddy Lee is front vocal, plus he is the bass and keyboard player... it's easier to tell how they manage it in their live performance videos... this video took many (very many) takes to account for all of Geddy's tracks....
They prided themselves on being able to play their music just like the albums when they were in concert. Just the 3 of them. Each guy does at least 2 things if you count Alex (guitarist) occasionally doing vocals. Neil, the drummer, wrote the lyrics and Geddy (singer/bassist) just does everything else! Also this guy (Neil) is considered by many, many people to be the best drummer in the world. All 3 guys are some of the very best musicians to ever do it.
The drum solo a couple of people here are talking about is from the now famous Frankfurt, Germany show. It’s been blowing minds all across RUclips for years. Neil was known as The Professor, but I like to call him The Power Octopus. 😁👍
Greatest Canadian Progressive Rock "3 man Band" in the Known Universe!! RIP Neal Peart "the Professor on Drums" Life Long RUSH FAN! Hello From Fletchers Lake, Nova Scotia. Canada, Happy New Year!Great Video, Cheers my young friend!😀😂🤨🥶👌👍✌
This is one of my favorites! Brings back so many memories…my college dorm room neighbor was a huge rush fan and he played it all the time.. I woke up many mornings to this song blaring through our walls! 😂
Your reaction was pretty perfect. This band is rather magic with the three that are in it. Geniuses! Their music is more than epic & they offer true talent through their artistry. Neil Peart the drummer has sadly passed away, however, he was often referred to as The Professor. One of the best drummers ever. Thank you so much for taking time to listen to this one. Cheers! =)
If you keep reacting to Rush, I guarantee your channel will grow fast. Plenty of content to react to from them as well, studio recordings and live. I'd like to suggest a couple songs: Far Cry and Headlong Flight. about 25 and 30 years after Tom Sawyer.
Always one my favorite songs from them. They sound the same if not better live I saw them in concert in the 90s awesome voice and nobody better than the drummer Neil Peart R.I.P. if you can check out Neil Pearts drum solo -Frankfurt live. AMAZING much love ❤❤❤
Greatest 3-man orchestra. 40 years, 19 studio albums, 167 original songs. 2 down, 165 to go. RIP Professor
Can you believe it’s almost been five years? 💔
I am pretty sure they have 178 original songs. They also put out a cover album of 60's rock called Feedback (not counting that in the 178). 20 studio albums counting Feedback.
Plus they only had to split the money three ways
So jealous when I watch this generation get to experience Rush songs for the first time…so much goodness awaits…
But they will never get to see them play live, let alone play live in their prime. It's very much bittersweet.
You are one of the few reviewers I’ve seen that picked up on Geddy singing, playing bass, and keys with hand and feet. Bravo! You should watch him do it all live. No backing tracks, no extra musicians, just the three of them crushing it, 3 hour shows every night.
RIP Professor Peart.
So many people seem to miss out the fact that Geddy and Alex are also playing notes with their feet; and Neil triggers samples, too, on the drumkit, when the other two are busy playing guitars, singing, and playing keyboards with their feet! I'm still in awe, nearly 50 years later. 🤷🏼♂️
Those were the days
You need to see how they do it all live too...
Xanadu the Exit Stage Left tour, Live
YYZ live in Rio
Working Man live in Cleveland.
Also Neil Peart was an amazing lyricist...deep rabbit hole!!
RIP Neil Peart ❤
Best line "No his mind is not for rent, to any God or government." I wish more people today would think for themselves instead of following blindly and not questioning everything.
I got fired from my last job for asking questions about why something was being done. Offered a different strategy. Fired the next day. A week later I stopped in to shop and everything I had suggested was done. The last who fired me always looks at me and in a sad voice says hi. Regrets, not mine.
Neil was not just a monster drummer, he was also formidable poet
Having Trudeau as our semi-dictator, that is one hell of a line.
@@vinasel96 Peart became a US citizen and supporter of the Democratic Party who disavowed what he wrote during a short-lived libertarian phase, saying in 2010, "“For a person of my sensibility, you’re only left with the Democratic party,” says Peart, who also calls George W. Bush “an instrument of evil.” “If you’re a compassionate person at all. The whole health-care thing - denying mercy to suffering people? What? This is Christian?”
Trudeau is no dictator; one can disagree with his choices without making up claims that Peart would have dismissed as absurd.
RIP Neil Peart ,Drummer. His 5 year anniversary is coming up on January 7th. So…..They layered in foot pedals, added double neck guitars, played complex chords, all in an effort to fill out their sound. Listen to the middle 8 of this song with the keyboard riff right before the guitar solo. The keyboard plays that repeat hook, the guitar then joins the hook, then the guitar stops playing the hook, the bass then picks up the hook and plays that melody repeatedly during the guitar solo, or else it would sound empty. Every effort was made to be active and filling the sound in the studio, but to do in a way that didn’t require a fourth person live. That’s because they were best friends and didn’t want anyone else in the band. I saw them 33 times over 43 years. They were a circus up there. Three musicians that were equally skilled in their own right to form something never before seen, and never replicated again.
My Rush story goes like this... Imagine being a 15-year-old kid you've never been to a rock concert before and one of the older guys in the neighborhood asked you if you'd like to go with him and a bunch of other guys to a concert tonight. You beg your mother to go, she lets you... You sit down and you see these three guys perform like nothing you've ever heard before just three of them producing unbelievable amount of energy and beautiful music so talented unbelievably talented... That was the permanent waves tour I was lucky to see them live for the next two tours they toured every album and pretty much produced an album every year.. something I'll never forget and definitely one of my favorite bands
Right on. My intro was the 2112 album. It was the "Signals" tour before I got to see them live. When I listened to 2112 the first time and was reading the album cover and saw 3 dudes making that sound I was hooked for life. I have all their stuff but I don't listen to them very often as it sometimes makes me a little sad. I love music appreciation but my thing is discovering new music and staying" present" with God.
In 1979 went to my first concert ever Rush was the headliner and April Wine opened the show 2 Canadian power house bands, I'm 62 now and still rocking, and that show is still my favorite of all 132 concerts I've attended in my life (34 of those were Rush concerts) I'm sure you'll dig any of their albums and check out April Wine as well you won't be disappointed in them either Rock On 🤘🤘🔥🔥
They were unbelievable in concert. As you said "unbelievable energy" It almost seemed like there was more than just 3 on stage.
Arguably the drum solo that hooked thousands if not millions of potential drummers 🥁
Rush's music is known for having lots of crazy time signature changes. Most people will either love it or hate it, but you can't deny the creativity and sheer talent of this trio!
One of the best thing about this band is what you hear on record, is what you'll hear live in concert!!! They prided themselves on that. And forever, RIP Neil, "Your favorite drummers, favorite drummer" Couldn't be said better!
Yup, just 3 guys. Phenomenal band.
You are in for a ride with these guys!
The number 2112 is in your future.
I’ll go ahead and jump on the bandwagon here with all the commenters suggesting YYZ live in Rio. It’s nuts! For some reason the band had never toured South America in all their years. Until they did. Those fans went bananas! Literally waiting their entire lives to see their favorite band. They thought it might never happen, until it did. They impressed the band big time. Really cool performance in front of an awesome crowd. Yeah, that’s RUSH live.
Yup 3 guys Canadian Power Trio. Arguably one of the best drummers to ever do it too.
Can’t exclude Geddy being one of the best Bass players as well
More than a drummer, he was an excellent percussionist.
Neil Peart is the GOAT percussionist! RIP!
@craigrobertson42 i never like picking one over another. Bonham and Baker and Moon had theirs too but can't really compare such different styles. Like trying to compare Eddie Van Halen to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Both amazing but also so different I wouldn't pick 1 over the other.
@walterfleury3840 I can not, and will not, argue with you on that. I would like to amend my statement to "... is one of the GOATs of percussion!"
Neil Peart drum solo. That's all I'm going to say. You won't be disappointed!!!
You should watch their YYZ live performance in RIO.
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'Limelight' is another 'entry level' Rush song you might enjoy. Excellent review.
Three of the best musicians ever at the top of the game. Individually the best but as a threesome unbeatable which is why they had 40 plus years in the business and still were as inventive until the end. To experience their music as it was released was mind blowing, years ahead of their time and who influenced so many other artists. RIP Neal Peart we miss you
Neil Peart ;greatest drummer ever] wrote most of the lyrics for Rush when he joined the band after their 1st album To really see how great they are,. Search RUclips for Rush Solo Live in Germany where Neil performs a 9 minute drum solo on a kit that contains like 70 pieces and he plays everyone of them. and the first side of 2112 [Twenty-one Twelve] which is one song in I think 7 movements like a classical symphony..
"Instantly goes on my playlist"... Knew it would... it always does... happens to all of us... first time we heard it... this one is on the *lifetime* playlist 👍😁
Rush had their distinct sound and Tom Sawyer was their biggest song. It was played on the radio almost every day.
You are watching the greatest rock n roll percussionist in history my man, RIP NEIL PEART
yup. Absolutely no question. Other bands had drummers Rush had one the best percussionists in music history. There was simply no one like him. Look on an album cover and just marvel at what Neil used to create his magic drums crotales plywood god knows what else.lol pure genius
xanadu livw from Exit stage left.. they dont layer.. they play it all by themself. they even have bass pedal, double neck bass/guitar etc.. this was a recording footage thats why they played separately.. listen them live
I remember seeing them on the Moving Pictures Tour. I kept looking for the rest of the band!! LOL "There's JUST THREE GUYS!!???"" WHAT THE HELL!!!?? Love it!
Geddy Lee sings, plays bass, plays keyboards, and when playing live will play keyboard with his feet while playing bass and singing. Alex Lifeson plays various guitars but also plays foot pedals of different kinds live. Neil Peart is a whole percussion section unto himself. If you want to see all that in action, watch the 1980 or 1981 live version of “Xanadu”. It will blow your mind.
rush is a super band, lot to learn and enjoy. I'm glad you're there for people in these crises' conditions. I've come out of a lot but still there is work in the human condition left. Sometimes For me and others it's the trying of faith, that is the hidden cause when revealed. Good fortune for you and yours, next video usually is yyz Rush live in Rio as the decent into rush madness, gladness lol, take care.
One of the few rock bands I got to see live many times as a Canadian. As far as musicians, they are at the top of every list ever made. For 3 guys, they sound like a 7 man band sometimes lol
There isn't a drummer on earth that wouldn't put NP top 3 all time.
They have enough bangers to put on 2 hour long concerts just hit after hit.
You do more rush, I'll be here brother
Your reaction brings back memories of my own. I was flabbergasted when I first heard this and instantly dove in to their catalog. What a band!
Canadian Royalty. First band I ever saw live (late 1970’s)🤯. RIP Neil Peart (the GOAT of drummers).
3 musicians who sounded as good live. There will never be another Rush.
Geddy Lee played bass, keyboard and sang lead (yes he did all 3 live)
Alex Lifeson on guitar
Neil Peart on percussion and he wrote the bands lyrics.
You should watch the video of Peart drum solo live in Germany for their 30th anniversary
I was 18 when this came out, there wasn’t anyone who didn’t have Rush blaring outa their cars via a Kenwood tape deck, awwwwww great memories, Rush is still my favorite rock band of that era, absolutely stellar
Check out Neal’s drum solo video
Like a few have said before me. Welcome down the rabbit hole.
I'm going on 44 years as a Rush fan. 35 of their concerts, I never left one disappointed.
Top notch musicians. Loved by many musicians from different genres.
My three favorite people since 1980.
You should do Subdivisions next. It is one of my all-time favorite Rush songs (I have seen them 5 times in concert; the first time was in 1981).
You just heard the GOAT! Drummer Neil Peart!
I'd love to go on the journey with you of a deep dive into Rush over time. You will be amazed. My suggestions are YYZ Live in Rio, 2112, La Villa Strangiato, and well, anything other suggest.
These are 3 musicians that are masters of their craft and individually considered to be some of the finest at their respective instruments. Geddy Lee is the lead singer/bassist/keyboard player; Alex Lifeson is the guitarist; last but certainly not least is Neil Peart (calling him simply a drummer is a disservice) RIP
Subdivisions is one of my favorites and Limelight is another of their more well known songs
Rush to this day are still stunning me with their brilliance. Wish i could see them again with your ears.Peace.
I genuinely feel sorry for people that don't know about Rush. Their catalog is chalk FULL of greatness. I saw them 3 times "Signals" "Clockwork Angels" and another time in between. This band belongs on MT. Rushmore with The Beatles, Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd. They are such professionals and such good guys. RIP Professor sorely missed.
You mean Mt. MoreRUSH, right?
@@Mt.MoreRUSH I have no problem with that, lol.
Saw them several time live. Just amazing.
I got to see Rush a few decades ago in Dayton, Ohio at Harrah Arena. The cult opened up for them. It was a jam!
Great reaction to a great band ! 🎸
Amazing live band, check out the song Xanadu (1981 performance)
Try the Xanadu live video from 1981 Exit Stage Left album/video. You will be amazed to see what these three masters can do in a live setting.
🎉My favorite band! Saw them 12 times live in Detroit!! Yep only 3.
the most talented trio ever
I wish i got to seem them live
Geddy Lee: Vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist
Alex Lifeson: Guitarist
Neil Peart: Drummer and lyricist
Rush was a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968 that primarily comprised Geddy Lee (vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). The band's original line-up comprised Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist and vocalist Jeff Jones, whom Lee immediately replaced.
The band was formed in Toronto in 1968 by Lifeson, John Rutsey on drums, and Jeff Jones on bass and vocals. Lee replaced Jones, and the band went through a few lineup changes before settling on the classic trio with Peart in 1974.
respectful correction on Neil. Percussionist. Almost anything he could bang on he figured away to use it. The GOAT
Watching Geddy Lee play Bass, Keyboards, and sing all at the same time is crazy. One of the best live shows I have been too. Sounds better than the studio versions.
Rush is my favorite band!! ❤
Then Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd!!
Found your channel with your REN reactions 😊
Love that you’re checking out RUSH!! My favorite band of all time(along with Tom Macdonald). Introducing: Geddy (like spaghetti) Lee!! Vocals, keyboards, bass Taurus pedals, and one of the best Bass players of all time!! Then there is Alex Lifeson!! Backup vocals, Lead guitar (sometimes he’s the rhythm player..lol) and also Taurus Bass pedals! One of the most underrated guitar players of all time! the there is the GOAT of drumming… the Miestro of percussion… also known as “The Professor” Neil Peart (like ear with a P)!! One of the top 3 drummers ever in the world!! I say 1st, but that’s my opinion! Same 3 members together for over 40 yrs (touring live from 1975-2015) and 20 albums and 1000’s of live shows… (live is always best!).
There’s a lot…. And it’s all worth it!! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!
Don't forget Geddy is playing the bass line on the foot pedals on the keyboard. Neal is the goat in this. His drumming is out of this world. Rush is from my hometown area. They would record at Metal Works in mississauga and Scarborough Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.
Can't wait to see you react to a live performance (where layering wasn't (the) possible.
YYZ, La Villa Strangiato, or Xanadu would be good.
Speaking of Hip Hop, did you know Flavor Flav is a Rush fan?
I can't believe you didn't acknowledge the awesome drumming by the best rock drummer of all time!
After listening to this one hundreds of times, I still find something different each time. And every single thing is amazing.
Always have the lyrics up when listening to Rush. Lyrics are always important in their music.
Nice reaction. As good as the singer/bass/keyboard player and the guitar player are the drummer is by far the most talented of the three. Top 1 or 2 drummers to ever do it and many say the GOAT. He was also the main lyricist for the band.
Tom Sawyer is one of my earliest rock experiences. Sadly, I never got to see them live and regret that. One of the most talented groups ever.
I was 15 years old in 1976 when 2112 first came out. I "rushed" out to get it. It was so unique, like nothing I'd heard before. "Tom Sawyer" was originally released on their 1981 album Moving Pictures. It was inspired by The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a novel by Mark Twain that all three members of Rush read in school. Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist, identified with the book's themes of independence and rebellion, which were recurring subjects in his lyrics.
Trust me, brother, he just witnessed the greatest drummer in the world
No way you didn't just do a Rush reaction, fuck yes my dude! Great Canadian band eh, good job broski.
You don't need that "due to copyrights" overlay when it comes to Rush. They built their following from the ground up and are just happy when people hear and see them, so they don't go after anybody.
Man, I’ve been waiting for this!!
Yeeeessss!!! Finally you got to Tom Sawyer by RUSH!!! Love this song!! Amazing live!! RIP Neil. Great reaction Cliff!!! 🎶❤️✌🏻
Not sure what was in the water up here in Canada in the 70's and 80's but another absolutely brilliant Canadian trio is Triumph.(recommend "Magic Power", "Hold The Line" and "Fight The Good Fight". As for Rush I was shook when I heard "The Trees" for the first time, "Subdivisions" and "Roll The Bones" are great 80's Rush tunes
Timeless Then. Timeless Now... RIP Professor.
Another great 3 man Canadian band - Triumph . They broke out to the rest world after being at US 83 Festival . Suggest "Lay it on the Line" , "Fight the good Fight" or Magic Power
Neil Pearts drum solo live in Frankfurt is and I hate using this word but EPIC. Treat yourself to what is in my opinion the most amazing spectacle you will ever see. Ok,ok I'm biased. I'm from Canada.
Cliff, great reaction. Trust me, you are just barely scratching the surface of the greatness that is Rush! You are in for a serious journey, my friend! Rock it out, brother! Please do a reaction to a song called "Working Man" but do the live version from 2011! Awesome!
“Xanadu” live is a must
Live in Montreal version, though.
YES, just three guys and I saw them in 1974 when I was 16 and the rest is history, and my parents would hear this blaring out of my bed room..loved it.
The lyrics are pure poetry and social commentary. Simply brilliant!!
The lead singer "Getty Lee" is a renaissance man of Rock & Roll. He does it all, multiple instruments, music; Lyrics and instrumental both, editing tracks and videos!
IMHO hes not appreciated and recognized enough!
“Geddy”
Xanadu live is what you need next
Yes, the exit stage left version.
It's gonna be a while before you run out of great songs... if you ever do. Canadian here. Gonna go back and watch your first reaction to these guys. Born in 71 and it didn't take long to get my first albums, then cassettes, then CDs.
When they do this live geddy plays keyboards with pedals while he plays the bass
All 3 are masters at their craft
One of the key elements of Rush is that at any point it seems as if the three of them are doing their own thing, not on the same beat, playing the same rhythm, but it all makes sense. And then they come together. Glad you're digging Rush, looking forward to more. Thanks
Yes, Geddy Lee is front vocal, plus he is the bass and keyboard player... it's easier to tell how they manage it in their live performance videos... this video took many (very many) takes to account for all of Geddy's tracks....
Lol you said this was the second song you heard from RUSH. Guarantee it won't be your last 😁👍💯🎶🎶😊
They prided themselves on being able to play their music just like the albums when they were in concert. Just the 3 of them. Each guy does at least 2 things if you count Alex (guitarist) occasionally doing vocals. Neil, the drummer, wrote the lyrics and Geddy (singer/bassist) just does everything else! Also this guy (Neil) is considered by many, many people to be the best drummer in the world. All 3 guys are some of the very best musicians to ever do it.
The drum solo a couple of people here are talking about is from the now famous Frankfurt, Germany show. It’s been blowing minds all across RUclips for years. Neil was known as The Professor, but I like to call him The Power Octopus. 😁👍
Saw them live in 79-80ish...amazing show!
Best bassist ever, right there. You won't find a bassist alive that won't give Rush (Geddy Lee) credit!
Greatest Canadian Progressive Rock "3 man Band" in the Known Universe!! RIP Neal Peart "the Professor on Drums" Life Long RUSH FAN! Hello From Fletchers Lake, Nova Scotia. Canada, Happy New Year!Great Video, Cheers my young friend!😀😂🤨🥶👌👍✌
This is one of my favorites! Brings back so many memories…my college dorm room neighbor was a huge rush fan and he played it all the time.. I woke up many mornings to this song blaring through our walls! 😂
It's hard for my 50 year old self to imagine anyone on this earth who has never heard this song before. However, now that you have, congrats
They did record in a recording studio. Then they mixed it.
Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole! Huge, diverse catalogue, 19 studio albums.Enjoy!!
3 guys, 3 best friends , 40 years. Three of the best musicians in one band. They are unbelievable
Rush was the reason I started playing bass in 1984
Geddy is the vocalist, bass player and keyboard. You should see him live. It is crazy.
Was there at the tour.
Most wonderful psychedelic experience at a live music show.
Easy. Cheers! 🍄🌲🍄💥✨🌈
Must watch 1981 live "Xanadu", it will blow you away with the time shifts and sounds those 3 men make while making incredible music.
One of my favorite shows I saw, now seeing them on 420 probably helped with that 😂
If you want to see them live and an absolutely CRAZY crowd, check out YYZ live in Rio!
There very different in such a Great way!!!!
Your reaction was pretty perfect. This band is rather magic with the three that are in it. Geniuses! Their music is more than epic & they offer true talent through their artistry. Neil Peart the drummer has sadly passed away, however, he was often referred to as The Professor. One of the best drummers ever. Thank you so much for taking time to listen to this one. Cheers! =)
If you keep reacting to Rush, I guarantee your channel will grow fast. Plenty of content to react to from them as well, studio recordings and live. I'd like to suggest a couple songs: Far Cry and Headlong Flight. about 25 and 30 years after Tom Sawyer.
Always one my favorite songs from them. They sound the same if not better live I saw them in concert in the 90s awesome voice and nobody better than the drummer Neil Peart R.I.P. if you can check out Neil Pearts drum solo -Frankfurt live. AMAZING much love ❤❤❤
Red Barchetta is a must. Probably one of their best. Or at least I think it is.
That's 44 years old. The Necromancer is their best jam.
Good to have you back, Cliff! 💪🏽