Funny Rush Moments

Funny Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson Moments

[@mbr7156]

that shot of Neil, reading in the stadium... that peaceful over the shoulder smile.. gets me every time

[@jbw9999]

At 6:25. That could be framed.

[@anthonybejar7273]

That was tranquil.

[@Fervillasmil]

Such a beautiful guy.

[@KakinhoZancan]

Porto Alegre, estádio olímpico.

[@adelamorales5626]

❤️ RIP Neil, you are missed 😔

[@davidrichter9164]

These guys should be on the Canadian $100 bill.

[@Kuntahhh]

Nah they should be on the $2112 bill.

[@pryzmcat]

@@Kuntahhh Buck fiddy six

[@YouSmeltThat]

Lately they have been trying to get on the Canadian Penny :)

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Love these guys. Most humble rock stars in history (and Alex could have made it as a comedian.)

[@7kimmy22]

I just watch r40 last night and slex made a funny song about a spider in his room …. It was hilarious

[@treeherder2201]

And absolute MASTERS of their craft. I wasn't a big Rush fan until I myself became a musician at age 16. Then I realized that these guys did LIVE with 3 people what it takes most bands 5 members, a producer, and 3 weeks in the studio to do. TRUE artists.....we'll never see this again in our lifetimes.

[@SlymuadDib]

Alex was very funny in ''Trailer park boys''

[@oneastrails]

Ya, watch Alex’s appearances in Trailer Park Boys, even did voices for cartoon version.

[@markdwyer5301]

I’m not even the biggest Rush fan in the world but I couldn’t agree with Haeuptling more.

[@Jonno2summit]

"It's second-hand smoke that I'm always worried about. It's my second hand, that always has a cigarette in it!" Damn if that's not the funniest line ever.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Second-hand smoke is more dangerous, but it's also cheaper.

[@Jonno2summit]

@@DinsdalePiranha67 Especially at a concert.

[@jonjones6639]

Getting to see Sparky Anderson play the drums with Ted Nugent and Lee Iacocca was one of the musical highlights of my life. We miss you, Sparky!

[@painkillerjones6232]

Too bad they let the fame get to them....

[@brucelafrance5577]

I was at that show. The Palace of Auburn Hills(RIP)

[@brucelafrance5577]

I should've said rest in pieces, lol.

[@bluegrasstoker]

That was my 1st Rush concert

[@brucelafrance5577]

@@bluegrasstoker Awesome, I saw them every time they played the Palace.

[@mscottsimon]

Geddy’s scream while sledding, perhaps the most musical sledding shriek in the history of sledding.

[@davidjorgensen877]

Part 2 should feature Alex: Sledding & Shredding.

[@ringkichardthethrid7147]

10/10 👏

[@le_th_]

lol exactly!

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

@@davidjorgensen877 We actually gotta see that now…

[@SilentKnight43]

"Play - I Like To Rock." "That's April Wine" "Then play that Diane Sawyer song."

[@ST-cy6we]

Actually that was a pretty great band.. Top 3 behind Rush and Triumph

[@SilentKnight43]

@@ST-cy6we I'd hafta' put Saga into the top 3.

[@erikkline3602]

i’m not giving anyone a fuckin’ R

[@ricktingley3392]

My most favorite TPB episode ever.

[@cokiea57]

@@ST-cy6we You said April Wine, but you meant Moxy.

[@satyrosphilbrucato9140]

Folks who accuse Rush of being pretentious and over-serious have no idea what Rush is really like.

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

Rush are one of the least pretentious prog bands out there

[@seamusforever7081]

Honestly that's true for most progressive rock bands.

[@stephen29]

I guess I'm fortunate to not know those fools who would think that.....well Ricky Lafleur from Sunnyvale trailer park would be one of them I guess

[@tmage23]

They took their music seriously but not themselves

[@fucheduck]

no one really acused them of that, most of the stuff I saw is figureative anyway. Even the Lord of the Rings stuff.

[@vincentcarotta3355]

I was at that show where Alex was introducing the band during Closer to the Heart. It was at The Palace of Auburn Hills on the Counterparts tour. An amazing show. Primus opened for them.

[@accidental_relevance]

That was hilarious. I would love to have seen that live.

[@davidtimms3201]

Saw this tour in Indianapolis. Awesome show.

[@Tyrantus4]

PRIMUS AND RUSH WHERE TF WAS i???? Oh right I wasn't born

[@tadpetrie3464]

I saw them at Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on that tour. It was one of the last concerts there before they tore it down. It was a great show!

[@Beezner122]

Sadly, the one and only time I saw them, also on the Counterparts tour at the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, WI. I don't recall whether Alex was cracking wise while introducing the band.

[@BoboMcBooboy]

"he cant even afford full pants like everybody else" is one of the funniest lines ive ever heard 😆

[@epsilonvonvehron5820]

@ 6:20 when Neil looks over his shoulder and smiles.. love it.

[@charlesfranklin2112]

Wholesome Neil.

[@ceilingunlimited2430]

I always got a kick out of Geddy getting ticked about the shoes not being a documentary issue. Yes it is!

[@23nacho23]

But I want to know if they ever found the shoes and exactly which shoes were they and why they were so important

[@Gregorydrobny]

The ultimate irony of that is the fact that the documentary maker is....his son.

[@ceilingunlimited2430]

@@Gregorydrobny I had forgotten about that. There's no way that scene wasn't going to be in the documentary. I know my kids would drop that in for sure.

[@Gregorydrobny]

@@ceilingunlimited2430 truth. Lol.

[@patriciameyer8798]

@@Gregorydrobny I think it was his brother.

[@vj9988]

Alex's dad jokes are great. What a good little video of three of the best artists to ever grace the world. Seeing Neil at peace reading his book in the stadium damn near brought tears to my eyes. Rest in peace Professor.

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

Can you really call them dad jokes? I thought they weren’t meant to be funny! 😂

[@aidanfogleman2060]

Alex Lifeson is honestly a comedian

[@stephen29]

You always had to make sure you had your beer and back in your seat before the opening polka videos or whatever video they were playing

[@christrudell7966]

"I don't know what Freddy Lee's gonna say next" 🤣🇨🇦

[@jcdova29]

The coolest band. Very down to earth. RIP Professor.

[@josiahrogers1728]

Alex Lifeson is just genuinely a funny guy

[@jtoland2333]

These guys had such a great friendship. It's just beautiful to watch.

[@le_th_]

The mutual love and respect they had, and still have, for one another is a rare and beautiful thing to see in the entertainment industry.

[@blueeyedsoulman]

They also were equally talented on an epic level and found each other in a place where not many people lived. That's as rare as it gets. Miss them greatly. RIP Professor.

[@olganesterowicz]

I miss Rush so much. Since 2010 this band had so much impact on me.

[@missroxy1484]

Same!! 🤗💯

[@TheSighphiguy]

nah. they had an impact on you since 1974. you just didnt know it until 2010. ;)

[@olganesterowicz]

@@TheSighphiguy I know, I was just writing an ignorant comment on purpose. I actually love Pink Floyd, listening to The Wall, right Now. I also love Animals.

[@scottsmith2641]

Yeah, reckon everyone commenting knows exactly what you mean. Unfortunately, how long -or short- you've been a fan doesn't change how much you miss them. Three such undeniable talents in their chosen craft. I don't listen every day, when I do it changes my perspective on my day/week/month almost immediately. Yesterday I listened to Animate from Counterparts album driving home from work- wait day before yesterday. Yesterday was Mystic Rhythms- from Power Windows album. Just what I needed each time. So so remarkable. Thanks to God, the Universe whomever whatever these guys decided to do this amazing and peerless work together.

[@moon-unit-zappa]

since 1980 for me.

[@brian4rd]

I'm guessing that the part at 7:22 is from a Detroit show, since Alex introduces the members of the band as Ted Nugent (Detroit native), Sparky Anderson (managed the Detroit Tigers), and Lee Iacocca (former Chrysler CEO and GM exec).

[@vincentcarotta3355]

Yep! The Palace of Auburn Hills.

[@ricktingley3392]

My most favorite "Trailer park boys" episode Ricky kidnaps Alex and confuses Rush with April Wine, and wants Alex to play Tom Sawyer but calls it Dianne Sawyer .priceless

[@Tyrantus4]

Just knowing that I can't meet Neil Peart anymore makes me want to cry

[@davidbrothers6043]

My brother seen the signals tour at notre dame in 83 after the show he and his buddies looked down at the stage and there was neil peart sitting on the side drinking a beer and talking to his roadie they could of easily walked down and talked to him but they were to scared to he regrets it to this day

[@Tyrantus4]

I'd have taken it too :O

[@julieklett6751]

Same. I always imagined I'd run into him at a small bookstore. I'd be totally cool (!!!) and ask what he was reading.

[@ccynthianathompson1835]

Gosh, me too☹..

[@123612100]

Neil didn't really like interacting with fans so it's probably best you didn't.

[@throwaway692]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. It's one of those Cosmic paradoxes. How can these goofballs be 3 of the absolutely coolest guys in R&R? Help me Landrew.

[@bugbuster11]

'Cause they're Canadian, eh?

[@philduoos2961]

Seeing the reactions of their wives at their induction during the standing ovation (even before they were announced...."and from Canada....", I'm guessing they had the same reaction. "These three goofballs!!!???"

[@darthagaddadavida9936]

Are you here for the festival?

[@smoovegittar]

They became Men of the World. Who woulda thunk it?

[@Killenmachine05]

you forgot lifesons hall of fame speech, bar none the best induction speech ever given.

[@paulweisgerber7654]

I watched it. All I heard was “Blah blah, blahblah blah blah blahblahblah!”

[@Killenmachine05]

@@paulweisgerber7654 you must've had the dial set wrong

[@loumelillo1790]

Besides being the best musicians they're the best comedian s

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

Someone up there is laughing. 😇 we still love you Neil!

[@fordism.01]

I agree 100%

[@kadesoutherland3648]

Yes

[@codersexpo1580]

still == always

[@RLStupidityPerson]

“Looking for the shoes is not really a documentary issue here.” -Geddy Lee

[@StickHits]

Legitimately probably the maddest footage of Geddy you will find lmao

[@windowgirl7300]

These guys are HILAROUS. HUMBLE, AND SO FREAKIN' PHENOMENAL!!! I ❤️ "RUSH!!"

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

R.I.P. Neil your drumming and percussion was the best this World ever heard and your lyrics invited wise men to ponder the workings of the planet. I am adding The Rush pinball machine to my man cave and encourage other fans to do so as well. Stern seaberg is donating a portion of each sale to finding a cure for giablastoma, the brain cancer that took Neil from us. Peace brother, Ben

[@LowCountryMack]

Thanks for the ride since 74, (at least for me). Love you guys...❤

[@markissboi3583]

Ricky TPB cant even lip sync . good seeing these rush clips not Seen b4 today

[@musicalSFCat]

Alex was pure classic comical fun...while on the road with Geddy and Neil. Thank you for sharing this cool footage of Rush.

[@LSUOdyssey]

6:18.....that's the greatest shot of Neil Peart ever

[@lr6884]

I can't stop laughing at the entire spider in your house clip. Gold.

[@sebastianurrutia2881]

Thanks Rush for the best concert in my Life...Time machine Tour october 12 2010 Santiago de Chile National Stadium VIP Tickets

[@lahaza6515]

"Play that Diane Sawyer song" oh my gosh, so fucking hilarious

[@dantemachado6553]

Meanwhile, in a parallel universe, Alex Lifeson plays bass along with his keyboards, Neil has fun on guitar and Geddy Lee starts playing drums...

[@asiasmaster]

This is GREAT Alex Lifeson humor is so funny

[@yootoob1001001]

"Seven females at a Rush concert.... Must be some kind of a world record." [It'd have been eight, but I wasn't there.]

[@7kimmy22]

They left at 54 i think …

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

I wasn't there, either! There were times I'd be at a Rush show and I was the only female in my section. Felt bad for the women who were missing it. Later met a fellow Rush chick as into the band as me (my husband is okay with them, but I adore Rush). We are out there- we just didn't get the memo to all go to the same concert. to fill an arena.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I know there was at least one at my first Rush concert. She was my girlfriend at the time.

[@maleitch]

This is what always kills me about Rush being female kryptonite. I ask them all the time, why? Well his voice is too high pitched. Oh yeah, what do you think about Led Zeppelin? Musical GODS!!!!!! But....

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

3 best friends playing music, can't get better than that,

[@bigvrocks2480]

Not a RUSH fan boy but over the years however, I did appreciate a lot of their music. (I'm over 70 so my main groups were YES, Crimson, Cooper, Genesis, Beatles, Stones, etc). I was a drummer and felt terrible as to the life Neil went through; As well, upon his passing on... This video popped up so I thought I look at a few seconds of it. The opening scene of Neil playing guitar, Alex on bass and Geddy on drums, cracked me up. Just hilarious. I ended watching the full video. Extremely funny and I'd encourage anyone who hasn't seen it to check it out. These guys had it together...

[@bigvrocks2480]

@@UntrepidOne-gx5le Good question. I was into the Beatles & Stones, DC5 when they came out. Blue Cheer, Pink Floyd, Cream, Genesis, King Crimson, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Gentle Giant, and on and on, etc. From the beginning of modern rock until the early to mid 70's Progressive. To me, RUSH was a third generation Progressive band. That was for the kids to appreciate and follow. Like I said, I grew up with the bands from the Beatles forward. If I was 19 in the mid 70's I probably would have been more 'fascinated' by them, but I saw YES , Crimson, Genesis, Floyd, and on and on, in their heydays when they were inventing the genre... RUSH was a few years too late for me. That being said, I did appreciate what they were doing but I had already seen most of it by the time they were 'famous'...

[@zachsmith3]

8:11 Is that even Geddy with that overdubbed scream? Priceless

[@Redhotlugnut]

Play that Diane Sawyer song hahaha. That line killed me.

[@michael7324]

"Throw this beggar a few coins will ya"

[@grahamperkins9542]

it's true, Musicians strive to be Comedians, Comedians secretly wish to be Actors, and Actors want to be Musicians. The circle of life.

[@jasperjenkins7729]

Funny how this is a "Detroit" Show and he mentions Nugent, Anderson, Iacocca. All Michigan Residents During their Prime.

[@brettthebassist]

Well we were just upstairs! LMAO🤣

[@RockPunkFloyd]

Playing Dianne Sawyer for Gord Downie, priceless. 😂

[@johnpoiuz4662]

The second hand smoke? :D That is brilliant Alex :)

[@mariosanchez8236]

"can't even afford full pants like everybody else..." Ha! Full pants lol

[@missroxy1484]

Neil Peart and Tom Hanks look so much alike it's crazy 😅

[@kadesoutherland3648]

I showed the similarity to my mom. That's a fun story

[@missroxy1484]

@@kadesoutherland3648 yes it's a funny story kind of like chad smith from the red hot chili peppers and Will Ferrell!! Lol

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

I like how this is about 80% Alex... truly an underrated comedic genius

[@pruuffi625]

7:00 is the best :D

[@SpeakerForTheAnimals]

RUSH is the best band the universe has given us! Thank you!

[@bigbadbruins1]

I still get tears from seeing the professor. RIP NEIL

[@davidbrothers6043]

I like how they mess around on stage while playing the most complex twisted songs I'd like to be that good

[@dianaa9826]

Looove those guys!! Best band ever.. Rush Rocks!

[@theyescapedtheweightofdarkness]

Geddy should have done the scream for angel of death

[@daniellautenschleger6642]

The pinnacle of the band is obviously having their own beer now.

[@stephen29]

or if Alex can ever learn to play Starship Trooper.... I wonder if YES really appreciated who was introducing them at Hall of Fame

[@jimicottrell6411]

TPB !!! Play that Diane Sawyer song!

[@floydcouncil1690]

These guys make you proud to be Canadian.

[@TheStuport]

RUSH....40 plus years of Creating Music....having Fun....and Delivering The Goods To Their Fans! RUSH IS FAMILY Cheers From Ohio Eh!

[@mr.j.3271]

"Hey, is that my sandwhich?" So forced, but because it's Neil, so funny. RIP professor.

[@TheSighphiguy]

its "sandwitch"! geez what an idiot! ;)

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Rush: Awesome music, incredible beer, great guys.

[@buckfozos5554]

The I Love You Men weren't prepared to get Rushified so directly, lol.

[@ronthompson95]

Knowing what I learned of Neil Peart over the years I wouldn’t be shocked if he also knows all the songs on guitar.

[@smoovegittar]

If you're old school like myself, and have been a fan since kimonos, you remember the small but rabid fan base. To see these dudes come all this way, and to be so blessed as to get a look inside nowadays... awesomenesses. A long way, baby.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Neil sitting in the stands reminds me of Hemingway.

[@GiantHempster]

When Alex, while they are playing a song, gestures to the crowd that Geddy must have been smoking weed......priceless.

[@frankphillips7436]

They skipped the best part of the dressing room skit, where the two losers try to tell Neil how his last name is pronounced.

[@mikegike7273]

Just like it's spell't, rite?

[@Lt.Mingus69]

"i mean, we're pretty big fans, we should know"

[@jasonlacroix6083]

Neil convulsing on the Les Paul was the best!

[@fieldfairy9845]

That extra scene from I Love You Man always puts a smile on my face. I had no idea that they were going to be in it until I saw it at a theater. And goddamit, it’s my absolute favorite movie now! I wish Alex could be in more movies because he’s fucking hilarious every time he’s in front of a camera

[@boataxe4605]

Alex’s Hall of fame speech should have been included.

[@wmsyvinski]

Four seconds in, and I'm busting a gut watching Neil flailing around with that guitar. XD

[@mmnormph8314]

RIP The Professor

[@Jreb1865]

RIP Neil... Thanks for all the memories...

[@yesthatbruce]

Just saw this for the first time. Lots of great laughs ... Lerxst is a natural comedian. More than anything, this does a great job of showing them as regular human beings.

[@Doris-i3o]

Words to live by, by Geddy Lee: "Don't be afraid to give 'er!" He's eloquent even when he's goofing around. :)

[@garrettblackard9853]

1:17 when you leave your shoes in the van

[@Rutherford_Inchworm_III]

I actually had a weird dream a few months ago about everybody in Rush swapping instruments... I couldn't remember who played what. Question answered.

[@KH6775]

Absolutely hilarious!!! I’m so glad they have fun with their fame!!!

[@joelcheng813]

tom sawyeeee

[@zerglilngvet5428]

6:23 lolol i love this man RIP

[@leemcbride717]

Alex Lifeson is hilarious.

[@cokiea57]

Looking For Shoes is the title of Geddy's next book.

[@cvn6555]

"Where's My Effin' Shoes?"

[@fordism.01]

Funny as fk. Love the trailer park boys. Love Rush to. I miss them. They did the best live shows . RIP Neil

[@djmando6235]

I think I have a favorite new Rush video. Thanks so much!

[@7kimmy22]

Oh shit youd be my dads best friend like star wars and rush oof you are my father lol

[@rockmeamodeo]

This was a joy to watch. I’ve been a fan since 2112 came out when I was in high school and have been seeing Rush since the Farewell To Kings tour. I love them more now than ever. I miss Neil, am happy for Alex and his new band and Geddy as author. Most of all the music they made and the most beautiful friendship drenched in intelligence and humor!✌️❤️🤘!!!

[@patbrennan6572]

We all have to act a little crazy sometimes, it keeps us from going insane. lol.

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

Hey! Is That My Sandwich!

[@somboddthatiusdtoknow5939]

god do I love rush so much, wish I could play the drums of life and give them all their young selves back... not just for them but for all of us

[@shawnparker3671]

Just came out of the LCBO, to my surprise, they we’re selling RUSH cream ale , bought a 24.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Pretty great, but I was expecting... chicken along with that fancy polka music. 😂

[@AlTheDrummah]

3:40 - the one, who doesn't drink coffee is also the one, who said that they also used coffee as a substance during Hemispheres tour. Alex, you jokester, you ...

[@paulmoreno6735]

Just came across this. Thanks!

[@ceilingunlimited2430]

Boy they sure knew how to entertain (their audience and themselves).

[@brettleybuilt]

Ricky: "Play that Diane Sawyer song." 🤣

[@derrikjasper1283]

When Paul Rudd said "slappin da bass" I lost my shit 😂😂😂

[@williamweiss6128]

Love those guys.

[@tonymuse]

Great memories.