Geddy Lee - Tribute to The Maestro of RUSH

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Rush Family, Please help! We have The Maestro & The Professor, Geddy and Neil. What should we call Alex for his upcoming Tribute video? I've considered "The Funniest Man on Earth" - it's accurate but long... Thanks, eric

[@viviendiaz5343]

@@TheLoudboyExperience Lerxst The Comedian: Funny Man; Golden Boy 😂

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

@viviendiaz5343 not bad. Thank you

[@DeSantis5]

The Luthier!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

@DeSantis5 I had to look this up. Come to find out, my Dad is a Luthier for most stringed instruments. Beyond fixing, repairing, stringing, and playing the violin to guitar, my Dad even built a dulcimer from scratch. Interesting. Thank you

[@thomasdeschutter5506]

Well he really is the musical alchemist in the band with his almost magical approach to creating. What he does with a guitar and on canvas is pure artistry (The Artist) and he’s also been a pilot, a chef, a golf pro etc. this is a tough one.

[@psychlos21]

How can anyone not love these guys as regular people and musicians? So much joy, laughter and brilliance. Rush fan forever...

[@LNZROCKS]

Geddy Lee a legend virtuoso and what a great guy too!!!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Mr. Lindsay, I've been wondering what to name the Alex Lifeson Tribute video I'll be compiling and editing soon. This one is Geddy Lee: The Maestro The last one, Neil Peart: The Professor But you may have given a great suggestion here! Alex Lifeson: The Virtuoso! Of course, Virtuoso can be applied to all Rush members! While I've heard some good suggestions from our fellow Rush Family members, yours stands out. Alex Lifeson: The Virtuoso. Thank you for being here! eric

[@steveb796]

The world needs more Geddys , Alexes and Neils

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Agreed! If only. 🙂

[@viviendiaz5343]

@@steveb796 Unfortunately, they are one of a kind… We are blessed🙏

[@jml3327]

Humility, confidence and PURE TALENT!

[@ytsejam58]

This is such a great collection of back stage material. I see Beyond the Lighted Stages bonus features, r30 bonus features. Great work!

[@Anthony_Glock]

I have Neil’s first set of temple blocks. Found them in a church basement down the street from where he grew up in Port Dalhousie. The 80’something year old lady church administrator was telling me stories about when Neil practiced there as a teenager. And how in later years she got ahold of his mother to tell her that the church had his ‘hollow coconuts’ (as she called them) and his mom said she’d pass along the message. The box was dated 1971. When I found it while doing the clean out, the church lady told me that I could have them but if Neil ever came looking for them she would have to send him to my house! You can imagine my reply. They are one of my most prized possessions. If I ever have the chance of meeting Geddy I’m going to give them to him. Greatest drummer to ever sit behind a kit. RIP Neil.

[@garrett621]

Good story!

[@PondoSinatra680]

My favorite band. No gimmicks, no BS, just pure talent and great songwriting.

[@pmb396]

Same here.

[@viviendiaz5343]

They gave us life, they gave us hope, they gave us knowledge all while being themselves and doing what they love. Class unlimited ❤️

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

🙂 All smiles. They gave us HOPE. Neil wrote of hope over and over again. It's wonderful to have you here. eric

[@rdhudon7469]

In the late seventies I used to hang out a little at Geddy's mum's store (Newmarket Ontario). She was so proud of him and had a big poster of Rush in her store . She was very kind and would always take the time to chat with me . That's the closest I have ever been to Geddy other then at concerts .

[@pmb396]

What a wonderful story and I was sad when I heard that sweet lady passed away. Rest in Peace, Mary Weinrib...

[@kidkong637]

Thank you so much for this! You are awesome!

[@brunosamppa]

Thanks for your time compiling and editing

[@drummerKev]

You’ve done it again! There’s nothing like waking up to a RUSH documentary (which I think this is on the special features on one of my RUSH Blu Ray’s) . But it’s been years since I’ve seen it. Thank you again for making my day! 😃

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Hey Kevin! Thank you for this lovely note. It's my honor to compile and edit these tribute videos. Hearing from you again is a great encouragement to me. Thank you for making my day. Talk to you soon, eric

[@shanegriffin2215]

I read Geddys book. I laughed. I cried. And to watch all of this stuff that relates to Geddy and Rush is wonderful. This was great!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

I haven't read Geddy's book yet. I need to, and I have a feeling I will also laugh and cry. Thank you for your note and kind words. 🙂 eric

[@shanegriffin2215]

@@TheLoudboyExperience Absolutely Eric. Keep up the great work.

[@geopwr5077]

Geniuses, plain and simple. Most of us could only dream of creating something extraordinary that will be known forever in history

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Precisely. 🙂

[@micron001]

"Shrimpcot." It's a new Disney theme park for small people! All things considered (longevity with the SAME lineup, diverseness of styles, creativity, talent, etc. etc.) the best band ever.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

I know! LOL Geddy and Neil call Alex the funniest man on Earth, but that was quick wit from Mr. Lee! Funny too! Shrimp Cot! Thanks :-) eric

[@FrankPCarpi]

Thank you for bringing together these great clips and memories. Rush has been a great part of my life. That blue vinyl record was definitely a beautiful surprise.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Hey Frank! It's awesome to hear from you again. You're welcome. Thank you to our fellow Rush Family member Neil Kist for asking if I would make similar videos for Geddy and Alex, as I have for Neil. My response was, YES! Not only do you guys encourage me constantly, but I'm thankful for your ideas and input. I hope you're doing well sir, eric

[@Feistygirl2024]

I feel very blessed to have grown up listening to you three musical geniuses, thank you for being you ❤

[@tracyi1551]

I truly love Geddy and the band,beautiful voice beautiful music,thank you guys,😊❤

[@robertfournier7050]

The best of friends when it doesn't end stage left. No hobbies in common. Just being a musician and composer and enjoying what your doing. As a kid. I couldn't learn fast enough and I couldn't stop thinking music all day. I would get home and want to sit down and get to playing. Thanks for this fantastic band and it's video.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

The formation of Rush and the enduring friendship of Geddy, Alex, and Neil is nothing short of miraculous. Like you, I was a teen "kid" who played Rush on repeat all night while I slept. I must have subconsciously heard Moving Pictures and Permanent Waves a thousand times. Rush was literally in my dreams. You're welcome, sir. I'm having a blast, but I can't do any of this without you. Thank you, eric

[@pmb396]

"...I don't want to think that what I do is so important - I'm just a musician. I'd rather get excited about something else." "I'm just a musician" Geddy Lee is so humble, how can you not like and respect him?

[@AronGamman]

After being diagnosed Cadasil dementia, I was as a way terminal, but after getting on Social Security, I find a new level of being a Rush fan. I hope I can get to know more of you better.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Thank you for sharing this. I, too, was given a hand for which I did not ask. I was born with a congenital spine condition, missing an important part of C1 just under my skull. Multiple neck surgeries later, so I wouldn't die, or be paralyzed, I now live in constant chronic pain. After trying and failing to maintain my career in the TV Film industry, I had to admit defeat and was quickly given disability. Another congenital heart condition also almost killed me, and I had to have quadruple bypass surgery recently. I've been allowed to go through quite a bit in life, but I'm still here, writing a new friend back at this very moment. Let's count our blessings while we can. It's a pleasure to hear from you, keep in touch. eric

[@ajones957]

The "Family Sawyer" bit shows exactly how disturbed Canadians can be...

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Isn't it wonderful! 😄🇨🇦🍁 As part Canadian myself, I resemble that remark. 😉 Thanks bud, eric

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Geddy has always come across as such a nice humble guy, yet very focused on his work. He's even admitted that he must be a pain to work with as he's so meticulous in the studio. All 3 are just ordinary family guys without ego's. That is why they were able to exist for over 40 years. In recent years Geddy & Nancy have walked extensively in Northern England in the Lake District & Northumberland. I do too & I think I would absolutely s**t myself if I bumped into them one day in the hills, where I spend a lot of time in the summer. 😁

[@aitsaari1481]

The Best Band in the Galaxy! The excitiment always before and during the live gig amongst us the fans were really special! Witnessed "just" three times, in Finland. Fan of them since 1979-80 near the border of CCCP, far away was Canada those times when just magazines and the LPs. Bought ESL for myself as Christmas present ; )

[@SidAlienTV]

As a big fan of Rush and pro musician myself, I entered into the video with some kind of suspicion and not high hopes, but second after second you convinced me about the quality and the effort you put in the whole thing and couldn't stop to watch! Very nice job, man! I gave a thumb up and subscribed! I got a relatively fresh KZbin channel with my own music and cover versions too, if you are curious about you can check it out anytime you want. I will check your other videod later. Have a nice day!

[@WillsRushpage]

I am enjoying this man. Some clips I have not seen before. Thank you Eric!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Thanks bud. Like I said in your comments, I was thrilled to see the My Favourite Headache video on your channel: Will's Rush Page 🙂 Hint, hint everybody 😉👆🏻 The Rush well of usable, available archive footage is not infinite. I'm thrilled to be able to show a couple rare clips along the way. A wise man once said, there's "nothing new under the Sun" He was right! More than the videos, I'm happy that we have the opportunity for our Rush Family to gather and keep our favourite band's memory alive. Talk to you soon, Eric

[@philstone3859]

It’s really cool how RUSH has always sustained in the culture and is finding a whole new round of younger fans with their own YT channels who are getting blown away with us day 1, Old School, fans as their first reaction audience. It’s very heartwarming to witness their sincerity. It’s also pretty funny sometimes. Also even though there were female RUSH fans the first go around, as few as they might have been, this generation of female RUSH reactor KZbinrs are impressively very pretty. They are adorable and great fun. Really makes the case for wanting a Rock and Roll Concert Time Machine.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

I haven't brought this up, but since you have, I'll finally comment. My Dad turned me on to the existence of the Rush reaction videos. It's not my cup of tea, but I'm glad a new generation is finding them. For obvious reasons, I've told my family that I can't make "first-time" Rush reaction videos. I have thought about making a reaction-style video just to be able to play otherwise copyrighted Rush music on my channel. Is that how it works? What a peculiar loophole!!! Somehow reaction videos can play anything with impunity. Strange. Thanks, bud, eric

[@GaryFowler-l3j]

your still great,we miss you.

[@jeffsimon9594]

You're *

[@xxGriff]

Geddy saying that maybe you should not meet your heroes... sadly it can be disappointing. Geddy and Alex were gracious, funny and real. 2 minutes of their time is a memory I treasure, Grace Under Pressure tour in the Summit Houston TX. Howard was a great guy too!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

That's wonderful to hear that Geddy and Alex are the same in person as you see in this video. That's integrity. That's Rush. Thank you for sharing this memory will us! eric

[@JRTrilling]

I still have my Buck knife exact same one as you have. Those were fantastic knives back in the day. Oh, and I still have my Rush Hemispheres album on red vinyl, which was only released in Canada on the Anthem label. I don't live in Canada, so it was one hell of a lucky find.

[@ricknicosia2015]

fantastic montage from different periods of RUSH

[@DS-hs3qp]

Best band ever !

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

As the kids say; NUFF SAID 🙂 Thanks bud, eric

[@Meatball2022]

16:13 god he plucks those string so hard. Regular guitar he’d either break the strings or cut his fingers all up. Crazy to me he gets that tone without strings hitting the pickups

[@jimmypalavi]

I miss those three guys

[@ayoung2112]

Great clips from their videos. I'm at the soup part. Nice video, Eric. 😊

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Sometimes we have two soups 😂

[@ayoung2112]

@TheLoudboyExperience 🤪

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

@ayoung2112 it's great to hear from you again bud! 🙂

[@ayoung2112]

@@TheLoudboyExperience ditto

[@neillkist3580]

Eric, as per usual you knocked it out of the park again, is really ironic to me that you chose to do geddy, he is who I look up to as a bass player (as so many before me have). I also have a rather large vinyl collection of original presses of rush, most I got from my mom ( I know a shock, a female rush fan) I think is great that you can share your momentous from you ancestors. As always keep up the great work and awesome content, talk soon. Neill.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Neil! Thanks to you, this Geddy Tribute exists. Your question about videos for Alex & Geddy inspired me to get to work on this. Thank you, sir! That's very cool getting original Rush vinyl from your Mom! Now that's a treasured family heirloom. Even from my, our?, generation to my kids, I've seen them not care much about keeping the past alive through important items and collections. I keep too much, but these treasures from my family and collectibles from my life are part of my story. Much of what's in my camera shot is a small example of this. I'm glad we share this. As always, it's awesome to hear from you. Thanks again for the idea! Keep them coming, anytime. eric

[@neillkist3580]

@@TheLoudboyExperience I'm 10 years younger than you but I feel like we are in the same generation, did you ever get to see RUSH in concert? Also we need to get you too the 5k, we still have time and from what I'm seeing, you're on track, keep it up my brother. Neill.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

@neillkist3580 🙂 I'm glad I put a question mark. LoL I've learned to be careful when approaching the subject of age. This mostly applies to women of course. 🙂 Yes, I've seen Rush numerous times, from Roll the Bones to R40. I've held back on telling my complete Rush concert tale on camera because my times seeing them are dwarfed by the 100+ club members I've heard from in these comments. I've thought about our concert stories being part of the upcoming Livestream show. We'll see 🙂

[@neillkist3580]

@ I've only seen them 2 times, cwa and R40, but man what a show, something I will never forget, it was defiantly a bucket list.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

@neillkist3580 I did not see Clockwork Angels! 😢 Because of this, I'm thankful to Rush for their dedication in capturing so many of their tours. I love my Blu-ray. But my professional life was imploding during that time, and seeing Rush was an impossibility. Here's the takeaway. Life can kick our butts and attempt to take us down; it's unavoidable. How we rise from the ashes is what matters. I wouldn't be who I am without the dark parts of my past. Hard work, relentless determination, and the ability to keep fighting no matter the odds, can lead to a brighter, more successful future. I'm stepping off my soapbox now 😉 eric

[@philstone3859]

TEXAS has been hardcore RUSH territory from day ONE. 😁👍

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Totally! I've seen Rush in Texas at least 6 times? Possibly seven. My college roommate and best friend is a physics professor at Sam Houston. I'm going to his house in College Station and we're heading to see Dream Theater on Valentine's Day in Houston. While I don't live there, I've been there as a hardcore Rush fan, watching them in Texas since Counterparts. It's great to hear from you! eric

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

The Warning. We are watching The Rush rise all over again. Fans more family than fan, non-pop songs and three truly talented musicians at the same place at the same time.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

I'll have to check them out. And HEY, please don't scare me like that. LOL The top of your comment reads: "The Warning" and for a split second I wondered if some punk had tried to cancel me again and I was being given a "Warning" from KZbin. :-) Thanks for writing bud, eric

[@sixstrings4568]

Not even close. Talented but definitely not in the same class as Rush.

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

@@sixstrings4568 Fair enough. But what "class" are Rush in?

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

@@TheLoudboyExperience My apology. And The Warning are still in beginning of the journey. But from what I have seen, they are doing great.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

@ChristoverMarxfortheWin no apologies necessary 😉 please forgive me for saying so, I shouldn't have brought it up. Thanks again, eric 🙂

[@TreysLosingItRapidly]

Bea tribute! ❤️😎

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Thanks bud. The Remembering Neil Peart Tribute is also available. Thank you for being here, eric

[@conradfarrar477]

You've got The Spirit of Radio, The Garden, Tom Sawyer. You've done well!!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

I guess he did have more than one great song in him. :-) eric

[@robertfournier7050]

I've always been curious as to why I see laundry equipment on stage with RUSH. Great stuff and Getty has quite the humour 👍

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

While I compiled and edited this video, I smiled often because Geddy is very funny. He's not credited enough for this, but given who his best friend is, his ability to improvise humor makes sense. Thanks Robert, eric

[@loveagainstgods5116]

RUSH =goat

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

🐐🐐🐐 🙂 eric

[@kc0lif]

rush is cool & interesting guys.

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

The "cool" remark would probably make them laugh a little. Which is another endearing quality of Rush. 🙂

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Very cool nicely put together Where did the eclipse of like the animated stuff in the movie like acting parts come from? I don't own any DVDs or anything like that I only own just all their CDs now

[@Tm-vp9kx]

Does anyone know what type of bridge is on Geds Bass?

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Anyone? 🙂

[@JamesHeberer]

If note A works over to A sharp what time signature works the best for this key change? Come on,, I'm waiting 🎸👹⚔️😁👽👺😚😢🥵🥢☀️☀️☀️🌞 answer ?

[@MWL4466]

7/8. 😐

[@JamesHeberer]

1&2 asharp on 2 bsharp for that A sharp Change you have 7/8 what beat 1on A ? What beat on A sharp? On 7/8 time 🎸👹⚔️🙂🤮😎😍😅

[@JamesHeberer]

1and2

[@JamesHeberer]

@@MWL4466 1&2

[@markjohnson4217]

Geddy is so normal and so abnormal, there is no way to contextualize anything about him or what he does. My fav rock star because he's just Geddy and it must be strange to be Geddy, to look like Geddy and sound like Geddy and behave as if it is all normal! 😅😅😅

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

Hey Mark! What an astute observation you've made about Geddy. As I was reading this, I wondered if I was the only one who also feels this way. Often my natural nerdy and geeky tendencies lead my family to look at me with perplexed stares. Do any of you feel misunderstood, alone in a crowd, and looked at like an alien visiting from another star system? I often do, and if you share this, even sometimes, there's a reason we've found each other through this masquerade. eric

[@ExileonBrockSt]

🇨🇦👽🎸👍🏼

[@jeffsimon9594]

So much 'tribute' guff going around. The band is over, fanboys, best get used to it. And great as they were back in the day, those last couple albums were anything but great, they should have stopped recording after the mighty 'Vapor Trails'.

[@GeneJohnson-y2l]

Dude, this video isn't for you. No need to be a prick. Just pass it by...

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@GeneJohnson-y2l You are the one throwing out rude names. After I acknowledged they were great in their heyday. But no, any word of criticism at all is blasphemy apparently.. 🙄

[@markhamilton8765]

Jeff, there has to be better things in your world to complain about. What is to be gained by pissing all over this wonderful tribute? Let the people have their fun.

[@friedpickles342]

Never got around to listening to their last albums in any kind of depth. Thank you for sparkling the flame

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@markhamilton8765 Well for example energy could be spent uncovering many brilliant bands which people know little to nothing about, rather than spent on endlessly thumbing the well-worn back pages of an already very famous and now defunct band. Uploaders just go for the safe and predictable as they wager that will get them more clicks.

[@southpilotsbat.dat.620]

Working as a pilot , day off in Uruguai, I have a fender jazz bass geddy lee …..nothing more to say!

[@TheLoudboyExperience]

No, that'll do it! Nice. Be safe up there my friend. 🙂 eric

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Thanks for posting this.