@@dl_hines I watched Hawkins playing Yyz with Geddy and Alex. Just sad to think about how he took the seat of Neil, who passed first, and now the seats empty
@@brebre3509 Well... Being old also means death is closer....so while I do live my life to its fullest, I am still quite capable off being sad at losing greats like Neil.
I love rush, grew up on them, they taught me so much. I love Getty, respect him so much. Getting old blows. He wanted to do so much better. Saw them the last bunch of years live and had an absolute blast. Cannot listen to those recorded shows at home. Love you Getty!
Ha! Stupid typo! Yeah I heard him tell about how his mother pronounced, “Gary” with her accent. My mistake. I’ll not edit it so your comment in factuality rings true.
@@dg1019 euh no? I listen to a huge repertuir of rock/metal and i avoided rush bc of well.. the singer... But after hearing neil peart skills,his history anf sering him play with vertical horizon Madr me realise how much i missed from this Despide the singer having a horrible pitch
Dylan Smith I don’t think there’s a ‘worst’ but saying they Lifeson is technically a brilliant guitarist and in many styles eg fingerstyle flamenco Rock, ina way can be argued Lifesons unique style gives Rush 33.3% or more if it’s character
Why the fuck can't you give Dave Grohl and the foos credit for being respectful and paying tribute not parody to a band that has for too long been overlooked my the snobs and critics in music journalism, who would rather pay homage to shit like Radiohead, Oasis and so many lacking pile of shite boy bands and rappers who rip off riffs of great musicians because they can't come up with anything original on their own except rapping about bitches and his and Glocks and niggas and killing police .
Him and prince the 2 most underrated guitarists of all time, Lifeson is so technical and a genius with melodic playing, prince was an incredible all round musician which people do not seem to realise but could really shred on the guitar
He'll never get credit for his unending creativity with writing parts, he fills in so much space live in a 3 piece while playing parts that never seem phoned in or cliche.
+cbilan34 Rush isn't form another country: They're from a different planet. Yep, they're space aliens! In ancient times, they would have been seen as gods.
08/06/20, life is getting weirder and weirder and we need Neil and Rush more and more each day... Watching them play is soothing, but knowing it's over... man, that's hard...
To everyone bitching about Geddy's voice…it's called aging. Listen to Robert Plant, Paul Stanley, and most other vocalists from that era still performing in 2015.
***** yep it most likely will be their last tour and it's sad because I fucking love rush but I'm only 15 so I won't get to see them, luckily I bought tickets to them on July 15 so estatic to see them live atleast once.
Three of the most accomplished muscians in rock-n-roll for decades. Why did it take so long for them to get into the hall of fame? Underrated as always. Glad they got in before Neil died.
I saw them on every tour from their first one up until the late 80s. I remember seeing them pkay 2112 in its entirety in a small arena in Denver for $6. Concerts at that time were all we lived for in the late 70s and 80s. I wish every young person could see what we saw for just a few bucks.
@@jonclymer2572 I know what you mean. I lived in the San Francisco Bay area in the mid to late 70's. Evert band in the world came there. I saw Rush on the second tour until 1983. I especially liked thos early years more than the later stuff. My favorite album is still All the World's a Stage . I remember how tickets were $6-8.
always... i could listen or watch these three gents no stop and still be amazed. My kids sums them up best... "GAH Dad, Geddy's essentially playing 4 instruments, and Neil is made of metronomes!"
The only reason RUSH ever made it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - was because of their fans who knew, and loved, and appreciated them so much - that the promoters of what they think we want to hear had to take notice. This has never - ever been lost on RUSH - ever! How many other bands can you think of that has that kind of relationship and bond with their fans?????? We love you Alex, Geddy and Neil. We always have - we always will. Thank you for all you have given us and may your music forever echo into eternity.
The Rush faithful runs deep. And they are really nice, humble guys in real life. That's part of why their fans love them so much. They rock as hard as anyone, have amazing songs, but in real life are not douche bags. They're pretty good family guys and best friends with each other, and will sit for hours and sign autographs and talk to fans (except for Neil but that was completely understandable after how he lost his first wife and daughter). These guy were/are a great refreshing bit of fresh air in rock that so heavily tarnished by drugs/alcohol/general douchebagery.
It's amazing that these guys produce such a huge sound with only three of them playing instruments. Truly great musicians. Geddy shreds that bass. He's awesome. All three are.
Not A Rush fan, however, no-one can take away the technical brilliance of their musicianship. Isn't it funny how all our favourite musicians are getting older and all we can do is slag them off - come on guys - so are we! Rock will never die!
Lol!!!! No, because that would have stopped me buying a couple of live RUSH CD's to gett a better idea. I had the greatest hits CD, that performance at the R'n'R hall of fame was brill.
Lachie Tod I'm kinda into more accessible stuff to be honest MYRMIDION - KISS, Alice, Led Zep, Rammstein, etc, so just expanding my musical collection.
I just read about this momentous occasion earlier in the week on an article Taylor had in Kerrang from last year. I was listening to both Rush & Foos on their RUclips channels and Google popped up the article. Seeing as they were now down south that "Live Hard and Fast, Die Young" thing looped back into my thoughts tonight. RIP Gents.
Just brilliant- never really understood how Geddy could sing like that when he was in his prime - even now he keeps belting it out. Even Rush at 70% are a million times better than anyone else -alive or dead.
Some people have a natural timbre to their voice that allows them to sing a certain way without much effort while others have to really push. This is especially apparent with vocalist Anthony Green. His talking voice is relevant to his well-known singing voice
***** In their documentary they tell how they delivered 2112 to the record company and basically said "take it or leave it. If you don't want it then we'll go back to our day jobs" When it blew up they knew then they never have to do anything for anyone but themselves and the fans ever again. An EXTREMELY rare instance of artists truly keeping it real.
How many other bands can have a great drum solo, great guitar solo, and great bass solo happening all at the same time? That is what you get during each instrumental section of this song. That is the magic of Rush. Three incredible musicians that played so well together.
D.Grohl is a ready good guitar player, but not on the same level as Lifeson. Rush has probably the 3 greatest technical musicians in rock for the last 40 years. They're a musicians band.
there's a great picture out there of Rush in the 70's heyday, double-neck guitars on both, Peart behind his massive kit...caption: "Rush, making you feel like a shh*tty musician for over 40 years" so true
RIP Neal Peart. So sad to hear of his passing yesterday. My dad and I were very lucky to see Rush play live in 89 during the Presto Tour in San Antonio, Texas. The lighting, special effects and pyrotechnics were amazing and the band rocked. Neal was such an incredible drummer and had some awesome riffs. What a sad loss.
I'm 65 years and just started listening to Rush . I dont think I've heard a band this tight and Neal Peart ? So creative. This is a great clip, thanks for posting it.
It's one of those songs that's like "Ok, stop what you are doing" when it comes on the radio. Unless you are driving on the expressway. Then it's, stop what you are doing long enough to turn up the volume.
I saw Rush's hemispheres tour back in the day. in 2011 While working as an usher at Smoothie King arena in New Orleans, I got to see Rush and get paid for it on my birthday. My manager asked me if I wanted ear plugs I said "Get out of here". 3rd greatest night of my life. 1st my marriage 2nd Saints winning Super Bowl
I felt every note of the Foo’s version like a bolt of lightning ⚡️ played with so much love and power. That’s their inner child coming through, what an experience for them. RIP Neil and Taylor 🪦
I discovered Rush when I was 16 20 years ago. I spent so much time practicing on bass. I can can honestly say there's nothing I can't play. Geddy got me into music, got me into playing gigs, and just being a better musician. I've had so many unforgettable experiences with great bands that I'll never forget. I'm not lying when I say Rush changed my life.
I was never a Rush fan because at their height I had sort of left progrock behind and became enthralled with jazz and fusion. I was also getting into modern classical music and Rush just didn't do much for me. However, around 2008 or so, I went to their show at the Journal Pavilion in ABQ and they put on an old-fashioned ass kicking performance and showed all the modern day musicians what it meant to be tight, well rehearsed and totally relaxed at the same time. They were nothing short of amazing. True entertainers. Geddy was incredible.I love Rush now.
chizmo7 thats ironic because as a jazz and fusion lover myself, I found that Rush’s complicated time signatures and musicianship fit that fusion bill. Listen to Permanent Waves. It has more jazz elements than one may realize
John Bidochka Well put John. ..RUSH ..along.with a few other RRoll HoFame bands ..complete me as a fan..Seen them enough to know how skilled they are. The real talent deal here..and more left in the tank too.
The first band I ever seen in concert was Rush , I was 13 ...it started my addiction to concerts , 32 years later Rush is still the best band I've ever heard live ..
There is no other band on the planet that play so perfectly with changes in tempo and time signatures like rush do. 3 guys that sound like a 5 piece band unbelievable live . Alex is one of the most underrated guitarists on earth to. There was an interview with Eddie Vanhalan where he was asked what it's like to be the best guitarist in the world he said I don't know go and ask Alex Lifeson. What a massive compliment. I must admit he is right up there with the best guitarists in the world for sure. Best rock drummer in the world by far. Geddy Lee is probably the best Rock Bass players on earth to. One of the best rock bands in history. 40 years of superb music. Flawless live to. Highly underrated band . Been a fan since 1988. Was introduced to them by a really good friend seen them twice because they don't play the uk that often. Neil peart is a legend and the rock world has lost a god on drums. RIP to the professor. Thank you Rush for the music.
I seriously doubt there will EVER be another band to create so much music from a trio. You have Peart. the very BEST drummer in the modern world, an incredible guitarist in Lifeson & a very underrated bassist/singer, Geddy. IMO they should have been in the RNR HOF a LONG time ago. RUSH ROCKS! Always have and always will..
Gil Rivas Led Zeppelin is by far my favorite band, so I like JPJ better too. Jones and Bonham were the backbone to arguably the greatest Rock band to EVER grace this planet. Or ever will for that matter. IMO Rush is a very good band that deserves more credit than they received as such a unique trio. They are all great musicians! And put on one hell of a show!
RUSH YOU EITHER GET THEM OUR YOU DON'T. These guys are of one mind melding together to create musical heaven. I remember their early beginnings being made fun of by other headliners and Geddy and the band not knowing if they would make it. That was during Fly By Night which we WHO GET IT were like. These guys are the shit. My buddy had 2112 on a eight track and we would listen to it full bore on the way to HS in his car that had 4 Jensen Coaaxels and the sound bouncing from speaker to speaker. Ahhh!!! The 70s
I understand that they hold a special place in your heart, sounds like their music was a big part of your seminal teenage years. I get that, I grew up in the 90s / aughts. A lot of the bands I loved then still mean so much to me even as my musical taste changed/evolved (as it does for most people).. But it drives me nuts when people who like prog-rock bands chalk it up to "well, you either get them or you don't, some people just aren't smart enough to understand it.." Im just saying it is possible to appreciate their virtuosity of their respective instruments and recognize their amazing technical ability even if you dont particularly enjoy their songs. I personally would never listen to Rush in my headphones/in the car etc., their actual songs just dont resonate with me. That doesn't mean I don't "get them".
Them being in the hall of fame is unnecessary and redundant. Their music was set upon our souls way before this. Their names had already been engraved in stone ;]
I understand that the intro to Spirit of Radio is basically just simple hammer ons and pull offs, but when Alex Lifeson does it it just seems like something magical that no mere human being could do.
It’s just hammer-ons and pull-offs if you want to just hack your way through it, but to play it correctly you have to pick the open high-E string in between. Much more difficult than it appears at first.
I was really impressed with the foo fighters here. They pretty much nailed it. I especially thought Taylor played the hell out of the drums here. He really is a damn good drummer.
+Gat Decor I know exactly. Taylors kit is tiny compared to Neil's but he absolutely nailed it, I think that they all did. Great job all the way around I thought.
+Douglas Proce I agree, but I like Lee's voice on his newer stuff. I've never been a fan of his voice back in the day. The subdued tone he takes now is more sonorous to me. Obviously it's all subjective, and hearing him try to do the old stuff in the old way is painful, but he can still sound good when he avoids that.
+Douglas Proce Yeah;.....Saw them on Raised on Radio tour and 17 times since ....His voice has gotten deeper since Snakes ( I didn't notice it much for the live performance though , mostly on the album ) ......All great things are temporary.....I was 11th row for Vapor Trails in Concord Ca......They had to have been right in the middle of the point in that tour where they were really starting to re-gel because no one ( maybe Zep, only in their prime ) could topped that show .......They did the right thing retiring ;....Let the legend live untarnished.....Like Zeppelin did .
+Douglas Proce, The only thing that Ever Changed with their Sound, though, was Geddy's Super-High vocal range from the '70s. Other than that, they could cover Everything they'd ever done; and do it Way Better than bands 1/2 their age. I've recently listened to new live stuff from popular '90s bands; and they seemed As old/Older than Rush, but are 20 years younger, AT LEAST. What sucks for us fans, is that WE're getting older.
I have always thought that this song embodied the reasons why they were held out of the HOF for so long. Geddy is singing along with his own baseline while he's playing it at their induction. It's not lost on him.
Talent to the highest degree with sophistication,power and class. Rush is the real deal. They stuck to their ideals and never stopped evolving musically. Some people just don't get them but for those of us who do they are truly inspirational.
I remember dating a guy who was into Rush, I had no clue what they sang or who they were at the time, but watching this now, I get it, kinda late, but I get it.... amazing
+Rebornblader I actually dislike Tom Sawyer. It's a good song...for the Radio...but it doesn't really show who Rush is. Their best music comes from their long epics like 2112, Xanadu, The Camera Eye, Cygnus X-1, La Villa Strangiato, Natural Science...
I like Tom Sawyer. I agree it certainly isn't the best Rush has to offer. It's certainly not La Villa Strangiato, but it's still really good, and it's a great entry point if you want to get into Rush. While I enjoy a lot of Rush's old conceptual work, I really appreciate albums like Vapor Trails, Presto, and Hold Your Fire. I think Rush is extremely interpretive, and can be anything to anyone. At least to me.
Forty some years ago these guys came on the scene, weird sounds, a voice like a cat in pain, they were considered too out there but they persisted through triumph & tragedy, forty years later they have made it, over 40 million album sales & sold out shows everywhere and the final crown, a spot in the Hall Of Fame, looking at them now, they make it look so easy but we all know it isn't, they will remain legends.
+Korgan Robb King Crimson is a close 2nd, IMO. Yeah, they were part of the first wave of Progressive Rock, and yeah, Rush came after them, but Rush can still play every song they wrote 35+ years ago. (I know, it's more than 42 years, but their most known stuff came with and after 2112).
Rush is still amazing. My heart beats strongly just when I listen to "Tom Sawyer" after more than 20 years since I heard it by the first time. I met Rush when I was 10...
Rush will always be timeless, and bearing a gift beyond price. I'll forever be on your wavelength! Goodbye, Neil. We will miss you. But you've left us an unforgettable legacy. Let the music ever speak to my heart. 𝓽𝓪𝓿𝓲.
Most deserved and criminally overdue. As for Geddy's voice - age to be sure, but he sings much better than that even now. I'm guessing he didn't have a proper warm-up given the festivities of the induction and after singing for nearly 5 decades he needs a warm-up. Greatness on display.
I am so blessed to have been able to see this band, one of my very favorite bands in my life, live more than once. Thank you Mr Lifeson, Mr Lee and to you Mr Peart, RIP. You will be missed.
Three of the greatest underappreciated musicians in the greatest unappreciated band in the history of time. Best live shows I've ever seen, So. Fucking. Amazing.
I was a 12 year old Canadian kid 40 years ago when I stumbled upon my 1st favourite band in my friend Sven's trailer in Muskoka. Man did we ever get it right with Rush.
My parents saw them live as teenagers. I grew up as a teenager with my parents listening to Rush. My kids now have 2 generations above them rocking it out 😂
First, Grohl (and Hawkins for that matter) is a great drummer. He isn't in Peart's league and not many people are. Second, Geddy sounds damn good for 61. Those early Rush records has atmospherically high notes that he simply can't hit anymore. Big deal. He sounds great on the later music that doesn't require the range that he once had. Musically, they're as good as ever.
To compare Dave Grohl and Neil Peart is like comparing apples and oranges. They both play rock, but they also play different styles of rock. Dave Grohl is as solid in his arena as Neil Peart is in his.
What still keeps blowing me away most of all when it comes to Geddy, is the man's ability to sing some melodically very complex stuff (his voice has been a great divider for ages, some hate, some love, but technically I've always been impressed how well he can keep a complex key structure rather effortlessly), and at the same time play some of the most prestigious, recognizable and rhythmically complex bass lines without missing a beat, or key. Damn incredible to watch, and being landed myself into a situation where I have to play bass and sing, even backing vocals, I can safely testify to the old chorus that combining bass and vocals is just the hardest thing, especially when the bass differs heavily from vocal rhythmics, melody and harmony combined to singing is relatively easy by comparison. Hats off to the man, honestly.
1977 I was a young 17 years old and introduced to 2112. Holyshit!!! A fat joint and side one my life changed forever! Rush is one if those rare bands that has weathered the storm and has continued to kick ass!! I'm now 61 and still play that same album all these years later. Rush 4 life!!
Good comments about Geddy´s voice. It would be impossible to keep singing like he did in the 70´s /early 80´s forever. He is still holding up compared to other rock vocalists his age. About Geddy not being a great singer, just check him out on Grace Under Pressure live from 1984 and A Show Of Hands from 89. His unique sound is a vital and important part of Rush and a typically polished, technically brilliant singer would have been obtrusive to Rush´s brilliant and "one of a kind" interplay. BTW, the bass playing here is as badass as ever.
I watched the movie, and I now get it that they are 'nerdy'...but how on earth did these 'nerds' take me on so many FANTASTIC journeys in my mind?? And, the more I experienced each note, the more I could experience new galaxies and far off nebulas. It was my path to enlightenment.
It’s unbelievable to have all three in any band be considered the best to play their instruments. Only bands I could think of is Led Zeppelin, Cream, Rush. But I put Rush number 1.
On a sliding scale, lol...I'd put ZZ Top into that mix. Also; AC/DC with Phil behind the kit is a totally different band compared to Slade. I read a piece from many years ago when Malcolm had to sit out for a time for health reasons. He stated that he had an opportunity go SEE AC/DC play live. Think of how cool it would be to actually watch your band live...anyway... This was during a Chris Slade era. Later he said he had a great time; but the drummer needed to be replaced ASAP. It's just a different and proper sound with Phil.
Alex is still a badass guitarist. Neil is still the best drummer around. Geddy is still the best bassist around. I think they've coped quite well with time and aging.
+Hman it's not our shitty "free" healthcare it's the choices you make throughout your life to stay healthy and whether you want to try to age well. These guys have.
I can partly agree with you... no question that alex is a badass guitarist, but there are better ones, so okay... good that you said neil is the best drummer AROUND, because the greatest of all time is already dead, name‘s John Bonham... geddy is awesome, but this is where I diagree with you, he‘s not the best... there are people like flea or john paul jones... well I‘d just rank them higher you know... but overall you made a good call there
This hits differently now. RIP Neil and Taylor.
Absolutely. Tragic.
@@dl_hines I watched Hawkins playing Yyz with Geddy and Alex. Just sad to think about how he took the seat of Neil, who passed first, and now the seats empty
💔
Your so right!
Hero status. At least I can still watch them smash the fuck out of the drums. RIP my heroes...
Two legendary drummers gone in such a short time.
Man...just teared up watching this knowing there is no more Rush. Getting old is a bitch.
keep loving your fish, it will help
@@danielramos6354 you know it!
Imagine having never seen or known them. How empty would your life be then? Neil invented 'air-drumming'.
wrong answer getting old is being able to live life to the fullest
@@brebre3509 Well... Being old also means death is closer....so while I do live my life to its fullest, I am still quite capable off being sad at losing greats like Neil.
Voice teacher: Use your head voice to help you hit high notes.
Geddy Lee: Nah, my eyebrows got this.
I will never be able to see another rush video without thinking this. so true
You sir are a genius
I love rush, grew up on them, they taught me so much. I love Getty, respect him so much. Getting old blows. He wanted to do so much better. Saw them the last bunch of years live and had an absolute blast. Cannot listen to those recorded shows at home. Love you Getty!
Ha! Stupid typo! Yeah I heard him tell about how his mother pronounced, “Gary” with her accent. My mistake. I’ll not edit it so your comment in factuality rings true.
wait is it fair to laugh?
Big Kudos to Foo Fighters who had the balls to play a Rush song in front of Rush!
When heroes are covered by heroes.... Magic happens.
Rush taught me a very important life lesson...that critics can get it horribly wrong.
@@leereyno Possibly, critics in general were cool to a lot of prog rock bands.
Hence Alex's speach
@@dg1019 euh no? I listen to a huge repertuir of rock/metal and i avoided rush bc of well.. the singer...
But after hearing neil peart skills,his history anf sering him play with vertical horizon
Madr me realise how much i missed from this
Despide the singer having a horrible pitch
Also, Rush (especially Clockwork Angels) taught me that while health matters, age doesn't.
Amen brother
The single most underrated, underappreciated guitarist in the current history of rock.
I think it says so much that he’s one of the best musicians in the world and also the worst musician in the band.
Definitely top 5 all time.
Dylan Smith I don’t think there’s a ‘worst’ but saying they Lifeson is technically a brilliant guitarist and in many styles eg fingerstyle flamenco Rock, ina way can be argued Lifesons unique style gives Rush 33.3% or more if it’s character
@@drummerboydyl you are fucking clueless, lmao. Lifeson is a fucking monster
@@jamesjordan139 I'd say most of Rush's sound comes from Neil. I hope Alex and Geddy do something to pay tribute to him.
Playing the bass when lead singing is hard enough. Playing savage bass lines like that? Just EPIC.
LOL you said it right - Savage bass!
he also played keyboards with his foot at same time.....
TRUTH
like a laser, so precise, yet still with so much emotion....RIP Neil.
😢😢😢 a true ICON!
The definition of powerful right there
@D Mills the Lion troll oh fuck you, let people have fun
Why the fuck can't you give Dave Grohl and the foos credit for being respectful and paying tribute not parody to a band that has for too long been overlooked my the snobs and critics in music journalism, who would rather pay homage to shit like Radiohead, Oasis and so many lacking pile of shite boy bands and rappers who rip off riffs of great musicians because they can't come up with anything original on their own except rapping about bitches and his and Glocks and niggas and killing police .
I meant Hos not his . I hope my point is understood, if not supported.
Rest In Peace Taylor Hawkins and Neil Peart, the beats live on
Such a shame
I've seen Rush in concert six times. Damn they put on a show. It is amazing that three people can put out that kind of sound.
what sound would that be, the sound of useless and unmelodic instrument masturbation?
I've seen them 8x and I 100% agree with you! Every show was better than the one before. Of the 30+ live shows I've been to, hands-down the BEST!
seems like you can't recognize good music. i feel bad for you man, this level of musicianship comes once in a blue moon
Go back to your justin beiber and nicki minaj!
Leo B You talk like a fool. Smh how old are you? 12?
Lifeson is an underrated guitarist. He's a terrific player.
One of the top ten in the world if you ask me’ each one of those guys should be top ten on their instruments with Peart number one.
Him and prince the 2 most underrated guitarists of all time, Lifeson is so technical and a genius with melodic playing, prince was an incredible all round musician which people do not seem to realise but could really shred on the guitar
Foo fighters garage band. Ok giddy some singing is strained but the music these 3 create is unbeatable. The best. Nobody so tight and powerful
He'll never get credit for his unending creativity with writing parts, he fills in so much space live in a 3 piece while playing parts that never seem phoned in or cliche.
Ive Never , Ever have heard Alex is underrated, until now. Shame
I will never cease to be amazed at how Geddy can play those bass lines and sing at the same time.
+cbilan34 me too! awesome
Man, he is Geddy Lee.
+cbilan34 ... and the keyboards...
+cbilan34 Rush isn't form another country: They're from a different planet. Yep, they're space aliens! In ancient times, they would have been seen as gods.
In modern times, they're seen as gods
The best f*ckin' rock trio in the f*ckin' history. Nothing more to say
ELP had their moments.
Except for the vocals,sounds amazingly JUST LIKE STUDIO VERSIONS!!!
@@acedawg278 you can't hit the notes like you used to 40 yrs ago, vox is blown. Lucky he can still speak!
I’d say ZZ TOP could easily stand right next to them. Not as far as technical ability but with humility and good old fashioned rock n roll skills
Don’t forget The Police
Just when I thought I was over Neil’s passing… my heart broke again watching this.
RIP Neil. We still miss ya.
08/06/20, life is getting weirder and weirder and we need Neil and Rush more and more each day... Watching them play is soothing, but knowing it's over... man, that's hard...
I just watched subdivisions live, and teared up from it.
agreed! what a special soul - highly intellectual, highly spiritual, highly talented!
It’s rough. But watch we must.
To everyone bitching about Geddy's voice…it's called aging. Listen to Robert Plant, Paul Stanley, and most other vocalists from that era still performing in 2015.
And most of those guys have to tune down cause they can't reach the notes they did before. Geddy still gets them (;
Mark Flanigan Perfect example, Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day, their live album from 2007 at the O2 Arena released in 2012.
***** yep it most likely will be their last tour and it's sad because I fucking love rush but I'm only 15 so I won't get to see them, luckily I bought tickets to them on July 15 so estatic to see them live atleast once.
Mark Flanigan Amen! ;)
Mark Nutt it will be an amazing show. Enjoy kiddo! :)
My mother said Geddy sounded like an idiot. Now I live with my dad....
LMAO !
Good reason to disassociate yourself from her. LOL
LMAO too - that's so funny!
Hahahaha, best comment I've seen in years!!!
I was raised on rush tbh
Three of the most accomplished muscians in rock-n-roll for decades. Why did it take so long for them to get into the hall of fame? Underrated as always. Glad they got in before Neil died.
One day, I will invent time travel... I will immediately go back to the beginning of this band and watch every, single, concert.
Let me know when you do...I’m coming with you
Drop in to goole I will be there with ann
I saw them on every tour from their first one up until the late 80s. I remember seeing them pkay 2112 in its entirety in a small arena in Denver for $6. Concerts at that time were all we lived for in the late 70s and 80s. I wish every young person could see what we saw for just a few bucks.
"Doc, are you saying you built a time machine....out of a red Barchetta!?"
@@jonclymer2572 I know what you mean. I lived in the San Francisco Bay area in the mid to late 70's. Evert band in the world came there. I saw Rush on the second tour until 1983. I especially liked thos early years more than the later stuff. My favorite album is still All the World's a Stage . I remember how tickets were $6-8.
Did anybody else get fucking CHILLS when Neil went into Tom Sawyer?
always... i could listen or watch these three gents no stop and still be amazed. My kids sums them up best... "GAH Dad, Geddy's essentially playing 4 instruments, and Neil is made of metronomes!"
I got chills the entire time
Nathan McGlocklin hell yes !!
The only reason RUSH ever made it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - was because of their fans who knew, and loved, and appreciated them so much - that the promoters of what they think we want to hear had to take notice. This has never - ever been lost on RUSH - ever! How many other bands can you think of that has that kind of relationship and bond with their fans?????? We love you Alex, Geddy and Neil. We always have - we always will. Thank you for all you have given us and may your music forever echo into eternity.
Same with bands like slayer and judas priest who made it out of the underground by their fans.
Fucking right on dude well said I love ya 👨
Tragically Hip
The Rush faithful runs deep. And they are really nice, humble guys in real life. That's part of why their fans love them so much. They rock as hard as anyone, have amazing songs, but in real life are not douche bags. They're pretty good family guys and best friends with each other, and will sit for hours and sign autographs and talk to fans (except for Neil but that was completely understandable after how he lost his first wife and daughter). These guy were/are a great refreshing bit of fresh air in rock that so heavily tarnished by drugs/alcohol/general douchebagery.
I think also with the new generation of inductees being able to have a strong vote also helped.. like the Nirvana guys etc...
Watching Alex's fingers FLYING over the fretboard during the intro to Spirit.... WOW!!!!!!
yep and thats not an easy run of the mill riff either! some riffs are easy not that one.
I have to cheat a bit to play it. It’s a beast and he makes it look easy!
It's amazing that these guys produce such a huge sound with only three of them playing instruments. Truly great musicians. Geddy shreds that bass. He's awesome. All three are.
If the Foo Fighters' career ever starts to tank, they could always become a Rush tribute band.
I agree.
I've watched several Rush tribute bands on YT and while they play Rush as the basics...man...they all suck tremendously.
I can assure you, every member of the foo fighters pockets are endless, especially Dave Grohl. I think they’ll be alright😂
Foo Fighters are as popular amongst a certain demographic as Rush was amongst theirs. They'll retire long before they're forgotten.
@@StudioDaVeed YYNot is fairly good:
ruclips.net/video/K05mNWAsbh0/видео.html
@@UFO314159 So is Rush Tribute Project (ruclips.net/video/hhvIA2vZqTw/видео.html)
Not A Rush fan, however, no-one can take away the technical brilliance of their musicianship. Isn't it funny how all our favourite musicians are getting older and all we can do is slag them off - come on guys - so are we! Rock will never die!
Lol!!!! No, because that would have stopped me buying a couple of live RUSH CD's to gett a better idea. I had the greatest hits CD, that performance at the R'n'R hall of fame was brill.
Lachie Tod I'm kinda into more accessible stuff to be honest MYRMIDION - KISS, Alice, Led Zep, Rammstein, etc, so just expanding my musical collection.
Lachie Tod the spirit of radio is pretty accessible
True, very true. I have always liked that song, classic!!
aidsbrigade
seemed pretty facetious to me
I just read about this momentous occasion earlier in the week on an article Taylor had in Kerrang from last year. I was listening to both Rush & Foos on their RUclips channels and Google popped up the article. Seeing as they were now down south that "Live Hard and Fast, Die Young" thing looped back into my thoughts tonight. RIP Gents.
Rest in peace Mr Peart.
Keep your knees in the breeze.
We'll miss you.
And Taylor Hawkins who passed away today at the age of 50. RIP.
Just brilliant- never really understood how Geddy could sing like that when he was in his prime - even now he keeps belting it out. Even Rush at 70% are a million times better than anyone else -alive or dead.
Some people have a natural timbre to their voice that allows them to sing a certain way without much effort while others have to really push. This is especially apparent with vocalist Anthony Green. His talking voice is relevant to his well-known singing voice
Possibly one of the most underrated bands in rock history.
+A Whyex No but one of the most overrated.
+Leo B Congrats man you just became the first person to ever say something.
+Leo B ...ppphhhhh!
***** In their documentary they tell how they delivered 2112 to the record company and basically said "take it or leave it. If you don't want it then we'll go back to our day jobs" When it blew up they knew then they never have to do anything for anyone but themselves and the fans ever again. An EXTREMELY rare instance of artists truly keeping it real.
+Brian Fastabend Not that rare, difference is other artists like Beatles did what they wanted but still wrote great songs, unlike Rush.
Three absolute MASTERS of their trade. Like other iconic bands, the stars aligned to bring these three together for the perfect combination.
A trifecta 😀
BEST performance by any inductee. PERIOD.
o indeeed
bluestate69 you got that spot on dude
Yes, everyone thinks that about their favorite band.
George harrison's induction was good too
Pearl Jam’s Alive during their induction was pretty fucking good too
Never have sorted how 3 guys can make that much music.
How many other bands can have a great drum solo, great guitar solo, and great bass solo happening all at the same time? That is what you get during each instrumental section of this song.
That is the magic of Rush. Three incredible musicians that played so well together.
And making it look effortless, even though it isn't
Neil Peart. Legend. An inspiration for drummers all around the world.
That was Neil's wife at 7:51.
I LOVE the Foo Fighters. But do you notice how cleaner the sound is when Rush starts playing?
They're running on two different rigs going into the same PA, so there's obviously going to be differences.
D.Grohl is a ready good guitar player, but not on the same level as Lifeson. Rush has probably the 3 greatest technical musicians in rock for the last 40 years. They're a musicians band.
there's a great picture out there of Rush in the 70's heyday, double-neck guitars on both, Peart behind his massive kit...caption: "Rush, making you feel like a shh*tty musician for over 40 years" so true
Glenn McCready classic.. i feel shitty all over again :)
David Perdue mixed diferent.
RIP Neal Peart. So sad to hear of his passing yesterday. My dad and I were very lucky to see Rush play live in 89 during the Presto Tour in San Antonio, Texas. The lighting, special effects and pyrotechnics were amazing and the band rocked. Neal was such an incredible drummer and had some awesome riffs. What a sad loss.
I'm 65 years and just started listening to Rush . I dont think I've heard a band this tight and Neal Peart ? So creative. This is a great clip, thanks for posting it.
Sad Loss to us all
I'm calling it: Spirit of Radio is the greatest rock song of all time :-) every time it's on the radio, music is elevated.
I gotta say rush music puts every one in a good mood
It's one of those songs that's like "Ok, stop what you are doing" when it comes on the radio.
Unless you are driving on the expressway. Then it's, stop what you are doing long enough to turn up the volume.
Not only is the music elevated, but so is my mood. And of course the volume! Thank you for much great music.
Me to.. my first rush song that got me to listen for the first time .. that song made me a rush freak. A really obsessed freak..to this day
Especially now because radio is dead and rock radio has been dead for 10 years
I saw Rush's hemispheres tour back in the day. in 2011 While working as an usher at Smoothie King arena in New Orleans, I got to see Rush and get paid for it on my birthday. My manager asked me if I wanted ear plugs I said "Get out of here". 3rd greatest night of my life. 1st my marriage 2nd Saints winning Super Bowl
"Get out of here" 🤣
if your wife reads this "your good"!
I felt every note of the Foo’s version like a bolt of lightning ⚡️ played with so much love and power. That’s their inner child coming through, what an experience for them. RIP Neil and Taylor 🪦
Rush is the reason I wanted to play bass... Geddy = legend =)
I taught myself on bass every song one the double album I stole from my older sister. She said the band sucked. NOT !!! BTW in 1978
I discovered Rush when I was 16 20 years ago. I spent so much time practicing on bass. I can can honestly say there's nothing I can't play. Geddy got me into music, got me into playing gigs, and just being a better musician. I've had so many unforgettable experiences with great bands that I'll never forget.
I'm not lying when I say Rush changed my life.
Amen bro
Same here
his vocals are the worst I have ever heard
They are so good it's almost criminal. RUSH!
I love rush so much, to say that one musician is better than each other is wrong, because they are one musician
RUSH is the definition of tight.
I was never a Rush fan because at their height I had sort of left progrock behind and became enthralled with jazz and fusion. I was also getting into modern classical music and Rush just didn't do much for me. However, around 2008 or so, I went to their show at the Journal Pavilion in ABQ and they put on an old-fashioned ass kicking performance and showed all the modern day musicians what it meant to be tight, well rehearsed and totally relaxed at the same time. They were nothing short of amazing. True entertainers. Geddy was incredible.I love Rush now.
Geddy gave me a hummer in 81 at the brown hatter club
Bout time bro.
chizmo7 thats ironic because as a jazz and fusion lover myself, I found that Rush’s complicated time signatures and musicianship fit that fusion bill. Listen to Permanent Waves. It has more jazz elements than one may realize
Rush is an important piece of the musical puzzle for me.
+John Bidochka Point bears repeating. I'm new to the party here and just discovered Rush's genius
+mr7wi Lucky you, enjoy my friend!
+John Bidochka Same here. Been a fan since I was a wee lad. Seen them in concert 5 times. Couldn't imagine my musical life without them.
slowemm I'm new to the party - my influences are the Police, Pink Floyd and Muse. We wouldn't have this sound without Rush.
John Bidochka Well put John. ..RUSH ..along.with a few other RRoll HoFame bands ..complete me as a fan..Seen them enough to know how skilled they are. The real talent deal here..and more left in the tank too.
The first band I ever seen in concert was Rush , I was 13 ...it started my addiction to concerts , 32 years later Rush is still the best band I've ever heard live ..
Same here. Think I was 12. Now it's 40 years later
There is no other band on the planet that play so perfectly with changes in tempo and time signatures like rush do. 3 guys that sound like a 5 piece band unbelievable live . Alex is one of the most underrated guitarists on earth to.
There was an interview with Eddie Vanhalan where he was asked what it's like to be the best guitarist in the world he said I don't know go and ask Alex Lifeson. What a massive compliment. I must admit he is right up there with the best guitarists in the world for sure. Best rock drummer in the world by far. Geddy Lee is probably the best Rock Bass players on earth to. One of the best rock bands in history. 40 years of superb music. Flawless live to. Highly underrated band . Been a fan since 1988.
Was introduced to them by a really good friend seen them twice because they don't play the uk that often.
Neil peart is a legend and the rock world has lost a god on drums. RIP to the professor.
Thank you Rush for the music.
I seriously doubt there will EVER be another band to create so much music from a trio. You have Peart. the very BEST drummer in the modern world, an incredible guitarist in Lifeson & a very underrated bassist/singer, Geddy. IMO they should have been in the RNR HOF a LONG time ago. RUSH ROCKS! Always have and always will..
underrated by who? :S
***** I certainly don't. Geddy can really play! Been a Rush fan since I heard 2112.
Edward Anthony Leone
He is indeed considered one of the best, Lifesson on the other hand, there we can start talking about underrated...
***** I like John Paul Jones better.
Gil Rivas Led Zeppelin is by far my favorite band, so I like JPJ better too. Jones and Bonham were the backbone to arguably the greatest Rock band to EVER grace this planet. Or ever will for that matter.
IMO Rush is a very good band that deserves more credit than they received as such a unique trio. They are all great musicians! And put on one hell of a show!
RUSH YOU EITHER GET THEM OUR YOU DON'T.
These guys are of one mind melding together to create musical heaven. I remember their early beginnings being made fun of by other headliners and Geddy and the band not knowing if they would make it. That was during Fly By Night which we WHO GET IT were like. These guys are the shit. My buddy had 2112 on a eight track and we would listen to it full bore on the way to HS in his car that had 4 Jensen Coaaxels and the sound bouncing from speaker to speaker. Ahhh!!! The 70s
I understand that they hold a special place in your heart, sounds like their music was a big part of your seminal teenage years. I get that, I grew up in the 90s / aughts. A lot of the bands I loved then still mean so much to me even as my musical taste changed/evolved (as it does for most people).. But it drives me nuts when people who like prog-rock bands chalk it up to "well, you either get them or you don't, some people just aren't smart enough to understand it.."
Im just saying it is possible to appreciate their virtuosity of their respective instruments and recognize their amazing technical ability even if you dont particularly enjoy their songs. I personally would never listen to Rush in my headphones/in the car etc., their actual songs just dont resonate with me. That doesn't mean I don't "get them".
Hell yeah, the Jensen Coaaxles were the bomb. I was in HS from 74-78, great years those were!
Each time I watch this I realize more and more how much they kicked ass that night. They were ON!
RUSH is a class act.
The way that Neil Peart's drums tower over Taylor Hawkins says it all really. What a mountain of talent he is.
Sadly, Was :(
The GREATEST Trio of all time.
They're definitely up there, yeah
Them being in the hall of fame is unnecessary and redundant. Their music was set upon our souls way before this. Their names had already been engraved in stone ;]
They Guys couldn't really refuse it, they done a good job of subtley taking the piss though lol
They Guys couldn't really refuse it, they done a good job of subtley taking the piss though lol
Jorrdi Jabob Very well said.
Hell yeah, Jorrdi!
3 good Canadian boys with no ego but could play the shit out of anything!
I understand that the intro to Spirit of Radio is basically just simple hammer ons and pull offs, but when Alex Lifeson does it it just seems like something magical that no mere human being could do.
I agree. His soul and flow make it come to life.
It’s just hammer-ons and pull-offs if you want to just hack your way through it, but to play it correctly you have to pick the open high-E string in between. Much more difficult than it appears at first.
Consider the fact that Alex put that together without knowing musical notes even better
I remember way back in1975 my best mate bringing his just bought "Fly by night" LP for me to borrow. I've loved their music ever since.
I'm impressed that all three members of the Foo Fighters look like Dave Grohl in a wig.
Who was the bass player?
@@guidoiglesias24 LOOKS LIKE METALLICA'S BASSIST....
@@guidoiglesias24 it is Nick Raskulinecz, who produced some Foo Fighters albums.
SatanicHorse yup, he also produced Snakes and Arrows and Clockwork Angels!
Seriously, I couldn't tell is Grohl was the drummer or guitarist for a minute
RUSH = PERFECTION
He didn't always , age catches everyone , go back to the recording .
I was really impressed with the foo fighters here. They pretty much nailed it. I especially thought Taylor played the hell out of the drums here. He really is a damn good drummer.
+Chris J Was going to post pretty much the same thing!
+cbilan34 with less than half the drum kit Neil had lol
+Chris J Yeah, Taylor did an amazing job
+Gat Decor I know exactly. Taylors kit is tiny compared to Neil's but he absolutely nailed it, I think that they all did. Great job all the way around I thought.
I think they were not playing just mimic.
Three living legends performing an eponymous piece just for the joy of doing it and in appreciate of fans, you can't get more classy than that.
As much as I love rush, it's hard seeing your music heroes get old.
+Douglas Proce I agree, but I like Lee's voice on his newer stuff. I've never been a fan of his voice back in the day. The subdued tone he takes now is more sonorous to me. Obviously it's all subjective, and hearing him try to do the old stuff in the old way is painful, but he can still sound good when he avoids that.
+Douglas Proce Yeah;.....Saw them on Raised on Radio tour and 17 times since ....His voice has gotten deeper since Snakes ( I didn't notice it much for the live performance though , mostly on the album ) ......All great things are temporary.....I was 11th row for Vapor Trails in Concord Ca......They had to have been right in the middle of the point in that tour where they were really starting to re-gel because no one ( maybe Zep, only in their prime ) could topped that show .......They did the right thing retiring ;....Let the legend live untarnished.....Like Zeppelin did .
+Douglas Proce Saw them most recently on the Snakes and Arrows tour in LA and they sounded phenomenal.
+Douglas Proce These 3 idiots dont get it. But I do. You see them get old, you see yourself getting old to. I feel ya bro.
+Douglas Proce, The only thing that Ever Changed with their Sound, though, was Geddy's Super-High vocal range from the '70s. Other than that, they could cover Everything they'd ever done; and do it Way Better than bands 1/2 their age. I've recently listened to new live stuff from popular '90s bands; and they seemed As old/Older than Rush, but are 20 years younger, AT LEAST. What sucks for us fans, is that WE're getting older.
it seems the irony of playing Spirit of Radio at their RnR Hall of Fame Induction is lost on the crowd.
I have always thought that this song embodied the reasons why they were held out of the HOF for so long. Geddy is singing along with his own baseline while he's playing it at their induction. It's not lost on him.
It seems that at the particular lyric, Alex is looking at Neil and Neil is smiling.
Jerome Lund meatwad
Of course...Rush was always a pretty smart group, and Neil was too smart for most people.
What should the crowd be doing to prove the irony is not lost on them?
Has there ever been 3 musicians so talented as these? Incredible. We miss you Neil (and Rush)
Talent to the highest degree with sophistication,power and class. Rush is the real deal. They stuck to their ideals and never stopped evolving musically. Some people just don't get them but for those of us who do they are truly inspirational.
What a freking PERFORMANCE, never seen Rush live, but honor to just see their talents even if its by computer, AMAZING GUYS!
Rush has been the only band I have seen in concert. Fresno in the early 90s.
Unbelievable! It was like listening to a studio cut. After these years they can play such a long complicated song and nail it. so much talent.
I remember dating a guy who was into Rush, I had no clue what they sang or who they were at the time, but watching this now, I get it, kinda late, but I get it.... amazing
PS, whats the name of the last song.. thanks
+Chloe Kay Spirit of the Radio
You're really only scratching the surface here. Spirit of the Radio and Tom Sawyer are both great songs, but they have over 40 years of amazing songs.
+Rebornblader I actually dislike Tom Sawyer. It's a good song...for the Radio...but it doesn't really show who Rush is. Their best music comes from their long epics like 2112, Xanadu, The Camera Eye, Cygnus X-1, La Villa Strangiato, Natural Science...
I like Tom Sawyer. I agree it certainly isn't the best Rush has to offer. It's certainly not La Villa Strangiato, but it's still really good, and it's a great entry point if you want to get into Rush. While I enjoy a lot of Rush's old conceptual work, I really appreciate albums like Vapor Trails, Presto, and Hold Your Fire. I think Rush is extremely interpretive, and can be anything to anyone. At least to me.
Forty some years ago these guys came on the scene, weird sounds, a voice like a cat in pain, they were considered too out there but they persisted through triumph & tragedy, forty years later they have made it, over 40 million album sales & sold out shows everywhere and the final crown, a spot in the Hall Of Fame, looking at them now, they make it look so easy but we all know it isn't, they will remain legends.
1968 they originally founded so 50yrs ago now WoW !
The A side of 2112 possibly the best rock track of all time!! RIP Neil!!
16, high as a kite and listening to the peart solo in new haven for the subdivisions tour. rock and roll magic :)
Probably the most technically proficient rock band of all time.
Listen to king crimson
+Korgan Robb King Crimson is a close 2nd, IMO. Yeah, they were part of the first wave of Progressive Rock, and yeah, Rush came after them, but Rush can still play every song they wrote 35+ years ago. (I know, it's more than 42 years, but their most known stuff came with and after 2112).
Korgan Robb Already do. I'd argue it goes:
1. Rush
2. Yes
3. King Crimson
Dream Theater ???
MonsterMetalManiac Metal. Yeah technically, metal is rock, but at this point it's something else, too
This band. That's all. Thank you Ged Alex and of course the professor. RIP to the greatest drummer of all time and a personal hero. You will be missed
Rush is still amazing. My heart beats strongly just when I listen to "Tom Sawyer" after more than 20 years since I heard it by the first time. I met Rush when I was 10...
Neal with a smile! Priceless. Great show.
Yup. First I've seen that!
Rush will always be timeless, and bearing a gift beyond price. I'll forever be on your wavelength! Goodbye, Neil. We will miss you. But you've left us an unforgettable legacy. Let the music ever speak to my heart. 𝓽𝓪𝓿𝓲.
Most deserved and criminally overdue. As for Geddy's voice - age to be sure, but he sings much better than that even now. I'm guessing he didn't have a proper warm-up given the festivities of the induction and after singing for nearly 5 decades he needs a warm-up. Greatness on display.
Yeah, even the difference in his voice from the beginning of Tom Sawyer to the last few lines of Spirit of Radio you can tell the warm-up was needed.
I am so blessed to have been able to see this band, one of my very favorite bands in my life, live more than once. Thank you Mr Lifeson, Mr Lee and to you Mr Peart, RIP. You will be missed.
God damn he could play. (Said about whichever one you're isolating at the moment.) Just god damn.
Three of the greatest underappreciated musicians in the greatest unappreciated band in the history of time. Best live shows I've ever seen, So. Fucking. Amazing.
@@neebsmcneebs9697 The only band I've seen 4 times.
There are certain videos where the 'dislike' button should be disabled. This is one of them
That would be censorship. You (and I for that matter) love Rush but some don't, and they have the right to voice their opinion as well as we do.
Tom Sawyer overrated but the Spirit of Radio is great.
Thank you RUSH for being you! Your music touches my soul and heals my heart. Again ..thank you!
I was a 12 year old Canadian kid 40 years ago when I stumbled upon my 1st favourite band in my friend Sven's trailer in Muskoka. Man did we ever get it right with Rush.
Chap FatHead awesome!
Gentlemen, thank you for playing my high school way back when. Never has a trio made such great and loud music!
Neil's drum kit is like a percussion cocoon. Mind blowing , next level .
If you grew up listening to Rush as a teenager you truly lived during the best time in history!!! Never gets old listening to them.
My parents saw them live as teenagers.
I grew up as a teenager with my parents listening to Rush.
My kids now have 2 generations above them rocking it out 😂
First, Grohl (and Hawkins for that matter) is a great drummer. He isn't in Peart's league and not many people are.
Second, Geddy sounds damn good for 61. Those early Rush records has atmospherically high notes that he simply can't hit anymore. Big deal. He sounds great on the later music that doesn't require the range that he once had.
Musically, they're as good as ever.
To compare Dave Grohl and Neil Peart is like comparing apples and oranges. They both play rock, but they also play different styles of rock. Dave Grohl is as solid in his arena as Neil Peart is in his.
Grohl is a good rock drummer. Peart is a world class drummer, one of the best.
What still keeps blowing me away most of all when it comes to Geddy, is the man's ability to sing some melodically very complex stuff (his voice has been a great divider for ages, some hate, some love, but technically I've always been impressed how well he can keep a complex key structure rather effortlessly), and at the same time play some of the most prestigious, recognizable and rhythmically complex bass lines without missing a beat, or key. Damn incredible to watch, and being landed myself into a situation where I have to play bass and sing, even backing vocals, I can safely testify to the old chorus that combining bass and vocals is just the hardest thing, especially when the bass differs heavily from vocal rhythmics, melody and harmony combined to singing is relatively easy by comparison. Hats off to the man, honestly.
Totally agree. Paul McCartney does the same thing.
Scott Reed quit being an elitist. He's great for his time but he does not even compete with modern players. Matt halpern? Gavin Harrison? Come on
Truly one of the greatest bands ever.
I can’t help but laugh at the size difference of Taylor’s and neil’s kit
Lol! It does kinda look like a kid sized kit next to Neil’s.
Taylor is a little dynamo .
Had the same reaction, Taylor's looks like a toy kit in comparison.
Well Taylor is good, but let's be honest, he is no Neil Peart
@@JohnFriday3 Neil Peart is no Jimmie Hendrix., you follow?
The 2112 cover was awesome.. I'm surprised Neil let someone else play his song.
+J Winslow Taylor did a cover of YYZ with Neil and Geddy. RUclips it - Taylor played the notes and still made it his own. And played it in Toronto.
The Foo Fighters regularly cover Tom Sawyer when doing concerts.
Geddy's voice is aging beautifully! Fan since 1974.
1977 I was a young 17 years old and introduced to 2112. Holyshit!!! A fat joint and side one my life changed forever! Rush is one if those rare bands that has weathered the storm and has continued to kick ass!! I'm now 61 and still play that same album all these years later. Rush 4 life!!
Good comments about Geddy´s voice. It would be impossible to keep singing like he did in the 70´s /early 80´s forever. He is still holding up compared to other rock vocalists his age. About Geddy not being a great singer, just check him out on Grace Under Pressure live from 1984 and A Show Of Hands from 89. His unique sound is a vital and important part of Rush and a typically polished, technically brilliant singer would have been obtrusive to Rush´s brilliant and "one of a kind" interplay.
BTW, the bass playing here is as badass as ever.
I have gained a whole new respect for the Foo's. They nailed it.
As tight as a knats chuff. It doesn't get any better than this. The legacy of Rush will be forever remembered in the history of Music.
Long ago, I had the choice to see the Police or Rush. I chose Rush. I wanted to see musicians who liked each other.
***** Amen!!!
I watched the movie, and I now get it that they are 'nerdy'...but how on earth did these 'nerds' take me on so many FANTASTIC journeys in my mind??
And, the more I experienced each note, the more I could experience new galaxies and far off nebulas. It was my path to enlightenment.
I just love them, they only came once to my country and I could see them, Totally amazing
Regards from Argentina
It’s unbelievable to have all three in any band be considered the best to play their instruments. Only bands I could think of is Led Zeppelin, Cream, Rush. But I put Rush number 1.
What about yes?
Krish Dutta dont make this an issue about bill being better than Alan, their completely different yes drummers and we’ll leave it at that
MetaStar I never mentioned anything about that. I just appreciate prog lol
Krish Dutta alright cool lol
On a sliding scale, lol...I'd put ZZ Top into that mix.
Also; AC/DC with Phil behind the kit is a totally different band compared to Slade.
I read a piece from many years ago when Malcolm had to sit out for a time for health reasons.
He stated that he had an opportunity go SEE AC/DC play live.
Think of how cool it would be to actually watch your band live...anyway...
This was during a Chris Slade era.
Later he said he had a great time; but the drummer needed to be replaced ASAP.
It's just a different and proper sound with Phil.
Alex is still a badass guitarist. Neil is still the best drummer around. Geddy is still the best bassist around.
I think they've coped quite well with time and aging.
Free Canadian healthcare does that for you... lol
+Hman it's not our shitty "free" healthcare it's the choices you make throughout your life to stay healthy and whether you want to try to age well. These guys have.
Neil was never the best drummer around. He's damn good, in the top 1% for sure, but Buddy Rich was always the best.
Geddy is about 10 yrs older than me and look at the head of hair he still has, I would kill for that, I’m bald and not on purpose hahahahaa
I can partly agree with you... no question that alex is a badass guitarist, but there are better ones, so okay... good that you said neil is the best drummer AROUND, because the greatest of all time is already dead, name‘s John Bonham... geddy is awesome, but this is where I diagree with you, he‘s not the best... there are people like flea or john paul jones... well I‘d just rank them higher you know... but overall you made a good call there
How could you not have a great band with the best guitarist, best bassist and best drummer on the planet !
Geddy - multiple instruments - bass, keys , Taurus pedals vocals and animated eye brows !!