I loved the surprise on your faces when you heard Geddy's voice! Max Webster and all three members of RUSH played together in the studio to record this song live! Max Webster used to open for RUSH back in the 70's. They were good friends. Neil used to play along with Gary McCracken during the Max Webster set to warm up, behind the stage. That's why they play so well together live here. This was on the second take I believe. Max Webster had a really unique sound. Kind of rock & pop with a Frank Zappa influence, if you can believe that. They were a really good band. Try "Gravity". Its a proggy rock song with great hooks, and that Max Webster "quirkyness" I love.
OH MY GOD! THANK YOU!!! Y'all just took this 61 year old back to 1980 at the Sam Houston Coliseum! Max Webster opened for Rush and it was epic! Being a big Rush fan I knew all about Max Webster, which was quite rare for a Texan. If you haven't heard Blue river liquor shine on the same LP, check it out.
There were 2 guitarists, two drummers, two bassists, and two vocalists this was RUSH WEBSTER, as it was numerous times over the years, until MW broke up, and then still Kim would show up at RUSH concerts, or Open when he went solo.
I've seen a few videos on RUclips of people reacting to this song and I love the look on their faces when they first hear and recognize Geddy Lee's voice. Priceless!
Kim is criminally good on guitar. As good as Alex, just so eclectic. Kim always had great tone. His tone works great with his voice. And kim and geddy sound great as their vocals are so far apart from each other. Dave Myles is the other bassist. Make no mistake,Max Webster can play as good as anyone. Great live
Vocals - Kim Mitchell / Geddy Lee Guitars - Kim Mitchell / Alex Lifeson Bass - Dave Myles / Geddy Lee Drums - Gary McCracken / Neil Peart Lyrics - Pye Dubois / Neil Peart "Battle Scar" was part of a writing session in 1980 that Pye Dubois and Neil Peart did together that also produced "Tom Sawyer." Rush and Max Webster shared management and labels. The Max Webster album containing "Battle Scar," Universal Juveniles, was released in October 1980, with Rush's Moving Pictures following five months later. Max Webster broke up later in 1981 after supporting Rush on the Moving Pictures tour, with Kim Mitchell moving on to a highly successful solo career in Canada.
Such a great song and a great collaboration between the two bands. Rush and Max Webster often toured together back then and did an annual New Years Eve show in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens. And the lyricist from Max (Pye Dubois) contributed to several Rush songs, including their biggest hit, Tom Sawyer. The bands got together in the studio and basically recorded this whole thing live in just a couple of takes. And how can you beat Kim Mitchell in that shiny yellow spandex suit on the cover? Definitely dive into some more Max Webster, they have some fantastic stuff (a few albums produced by Terry Brown in between Rush albums).
Max has so much great material, but I'd suggest "High Class in Borrowed Shoes" as your next listen. It's a fine album with nary a weak track. Outstanding!
An all time favorite of mine ❤️ it still gets me on my feet,every time☘️🚬🥂😁 bought the record when it was released. Also caught Rush,my first concert! Moving pictures tour Rochester NY. That was Rush, joining Max Webster!
Oh you would of loved it the early 70's Rush and Webster toured together all the time, and you had no idea who was going first, or if they would all jump up on stage, like here and rip off an hour and a half of craziness. Rush then broke big first, so they took Webster on tour with them over 250 times, and at times still there would be a mix of Webster/Rush at times, just to you know, lighten it up.
Hi There, I just discovered your channel. I am a big Rush fan and also a Fan of Max Webster. Yes, as others said this is both bands and you were hearing Neil. Kim Mitchell's. Lager and Ale is a banger and is a quintessential 70's bar song. I also see you have done some Guess Who who are from my hometown of Winnipeg. A deeper cut by them is called Humpty's Blues and it really shows off Burton Cummings's vocals. I just subscribed to your channel and I just realized you are in Canada LOL
This is from Wikipedia. "They settled on Max Webster by early 1973, a name concocted by Tilka while playing with Daryl Stuermer in a Milwaukee band called Family at Mac's (Stuermer had written a song inspired by Ben Webster called "Song for Webster")"
@@hanierfamily This was the notorious RUSH WEBSTER. In the early days these guys would all play together, or one would open for the other they just enjoyed it. RUSH broke first so they took Max on tour with them, and at times some or all of both groups would just end up on stage with the others group. It was glorious the early 70's.
Maybe you should read the liner notes. It gives you a lot of information like for instance that was all of Rush and all of Max Webster playing together. This is the second take of that song. Makes it even more amazing huh? They have a long history together.
I shlt you not. Any album of these guys any song is worth a listen. It is Canadian Zappa. The lyracist for max wrote the lyrics for Tom Sawyer. When you think about how Neil writes, it makes clear sense. Tom Sawyer is obscure in its lyrics
I loved the surprise on your faces when you heard Geddy's voice! Max Webster and all three members of RUSH played together in the studio to record this song live! Max Webster used to open for RUSH back in the 70's. They were good friends. Neil used to play along with Gary McCracken during the Max Webster set to warm up, behind the stage. That's why they play so well together live here. This was on the second take I believe. Max Webster had a really unique sound. Kind of rock & pop with a Frank Zappa influence, if you can believe that. They were a really good band. Try "Gravity". Its a proggy rock song with great hooks, and that Max Webster "quirkyness" I love.
Absolutely. What he said. Every track on that album was great.
You guys must check out all of Max Webster’s work. And Kim’s solo stuff.
OH MY GOD! THANK YOU!!! Y'all just took this 61 year old back to 1980 at the Sam Houston Coliseum! Max Webster opened for Rush and it was epic! Being a big Rush fan I knew all about Max Webster, which was quite rare for a Texan. If you haven't heard Blue river liquor shine on the same LP, check it out.
One of my favourite rock songs of all time.
Man..I was lucky to see Max Webster many times. and once opening for Rush in Buffalo on the Permanent Waves tour .. and both albums came out in 1980..
There were 2 guitarists, two drummers, two bassists, and two vocalists this was RUSH WEBSTER, as it was numerous times over the years, until MW broke up, and then still Kim would show up at RUSH concerts, or Open when he went solo.
Memories it brings back
I've seen a few videos on RUclips of people reacting to this song and I love the look on their faces when they first hear and recognize Geddy Lee's voice. Priceless!
Just love your reactions when you realized that it was Geddy Lee singing!
I seen Max Webster when I was around 17. Had the opportunity to speak with Kim, what a great guy he is
Kim is criminally good on guitar. As good as Alex, just so eclectic. Kim always had great tone. His tone works great with his voice. And kim and geddy sound great as their vocals are so far apart from each other. Dave Myles is the other bassist. Make no mistake,Max Webster can play as good as anyone. Great live
Vocals - Kim Mitchell / Geddy Lee
Guitars - Kim Mitchell / Alex Lifeson
Bass - Dave Myles / Geddy Lee
Drums - Gary McCracken / Neil Peart
Lyrics - Pye Dubois / Neil Peart
"Battle Scar" was part of a writing session in 1980 that Pye Dubois and Neil Peart did together that also produced "Tom Sawyer."
Rush and Max Webster shared management and labels. The Max Webster album containing "Battle Scar," Universal Juveniles, was released in October 1980, with Rush's Moving Pictures following five months later. Max Webster broke up later in 1981 after supporting Rush on the Moving Pictures tour, with Kim Mitchell moving on to a highly successful solo career in Canada.
That was Rush with Max Webster (7musiciens), and if that isn't enough this was their second take of this recording track session
Yeah, that's something.
Such a great song and a great collaboration between the two bands. Rush and Max Webster often toured together back then and did an annual New Years Eve show in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens. And the lyricist from Max (Pye Dubois) contributed to several Rush songs, including their biggest hit, Tom Sawyer. The bands got together in the studio and basically recorded this whole thing live in just a couple of takes. And how can you beat Kim Mitchell in that shiny yellow spandex suit on the cover? Definitely dive into some more Max Webster, they have some fantastic stuff (a few albums produced by Terry Brown in between Rush albums).
Yeah. After this, we're thinking more Max Webster is a must.
@@hanierfamily Max had 4 Gold and 1 Platinum albums and a Gold Live album, so basically everyone of their albums was either Gold or Platinum.
Great reaction, Max opened up for Rush over 200 times, give Kim Mitchell - Kids In Action a listen.
Max has so much great material, but I'd suggest "High Class in Borrowed Shoes" as your next listen. It's a fine album with nary a weak track. Outstanding!
An all time favorite of mine ❤️ it still gets me on my feet,every time☘️🚬🥂😁 bought the record when it was released. Also caught Rush,my first concert! Moving pictures tour Rochester NY. That was Rush, joining Max Webster!
Love rush and max Webster this song rocks❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh you would of loved it the early 70's Rush and Webster toured together all the time, and you had no idea who was going first, or if they would all jump up on stage, like here and rip off an hour and a half of craziness. Rush then broke big first, so they took Webster on tour with them over 250 times, and at times still there would be a mix of Webster/Rush at times, just to you know, lighten it up.
It was two drummers two guitarist and two singers neil was on the drums
I saw Max Webster warm up Rush back in the day
Dayton Hara Arena
Hi There,
I just discovered your channel. I am a big Rush fan and also a Fan of Max Webster. Yes, as others said this is both bands and you were hearing Neil. Kim Mitchell's. Lager and Ale is a banger and is a quintessential 70's bar song. I also see you have done some Guess Who who are from my hometown of Winnipeg. A deeper cut by them is called Humpty's Blues and it really shows off Burton Cummings's vocals. I just subscribed to your channel and I just realized you are in Canada LOL
Burton did so many great vocals like I'm Scared with just him at a white grand piano
Mrs Hanier's closing her eyes and thinking: this is so trippy!
Max Webster and Rush toured together back then. The bands became friends. That's why both bands jammed on this track. Great song!
Alex Geddy and Neil played on Battle Scar
There is a version of Kim And Alex playing this on RUclips :)
Share the same surname but never heard of this fella ! A lost relative ?
Thanx for the re connection 🤣
Great Pick !
This is from Wikipedia. "They settled on Max Webster by early 1973, a name concocted by Tilka while playing with Daryl Stuermer in a Milwaukee band called Family at Mac's (Stuermer had written a song inspired by Ben Webster called "Song for Webster")"
Interesting way of finding a name, I think.
@@hanierfamily Lol ! As the Beatles would say "You know my name....Look up the Number" !
How long is it since you laughed along with that one ?
Well like Pink Floyd there is no Max
RUSH and MW toured together hence they recorded this song together as they used to perform it live together
Give your head a shake, they toured together in UK, yes they did stuff together!
Yes, this was both rush and max webster. both neil peart and gary macrcaken (max webster) played drums.
What a great song.
@@hanierfamily This was the notorious RUSH WEBSTER. In the early days these guys would all play together, or one would open for the other they just enjoyed it. RUSH broke first so they took Max on tour with them, and at times some or all of both groups would just end up on stage with the others group. It was glorious the early 70's.
@@toddstevens13 We're sure it was indeed glorious. :)
Gary McCracken was the Max drummer .. dude was a beast ..Canadian Prog Drummers..hard 10
very cool song,whit the guys of rush,another great canadian rocker,,,,kim is cool guy, great stuff,😎max webster!
Because Rush respected Max Webster so much they all played on the song.
Pye Dubois from Max was on drums with Neil also - Pye and Kim wrote the song
Pye was lyricist. Gary McCracken was the Drummer
Max Webster- Beyond the Moon is a fantastic acid trippy kinda prog Zappa infused must listen.
right after they break @4:10, if you can't tell that's Neil's rolls.....
It was Neil on drums
Yes It's Geddy.
Yep Geddy Lee and alex and neal
Maybe you should read the liner notes. It gives you a lot of information like for instance that was all of Rush and all of Max Webster playing together. This is the second take of that song. Makes it even more amazing huh? They have a long history together.
RIP "Max Webster"😘
I shlt you not. Any album of these guys any song is worth a listen. It is Canadian Zappa. The lyracist for max wrote the lyrics for Tom Sawyer. When you think about how Neil writes, it makes clear sense. Tom Sawyer is obscure in its lyrics
And one of Rush's most beloved songs.
It was Neal
This was all of Rush...The entire band basically so yes it was Neil.
Kim comments on these reactions all the time... keep an eye out for him.
another great drummer is the one from April Wine
We love that band
Also sounds like Neil Peart's style of drummin....could it be???