Rush - Spirit of Radio

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

No fancy costumes, no make-up, no spitting blood, no hotel room reckage, no one too drunk to play, no little girl tantrum, no drama. Just 3 guys on top of their game playing inspired music. That's what rock is all about, music!

[@thomasgilson6206]

and No Brown M&M's !

[@gerrigleason4877]

Right on!

[@lundyhill3012]

Wall Street Journal did a business bio on the brown M&Ms of Van Halen, you should read it. I think it was WSJ. Some business publication. Very specific reason that VH did that. @@thomasgilson6206

[@holland_sir7812]

Ya just 3

[@dutchsailor6620]

Trailer Park Boys kept them down to earth.

[@yankdiz]

I don't usually listen to RUSH but when I do, so does the whole neighborhood.

[@deankelley3026]

Best comment on here and I do the same.

[@Animalverse77]

@@deankelley3026 exact the same comment with me ( sorry for my bad english )

[@rocky5152]

Ok that was funny! Thanks for making me smile. 😀

[@mrspof]

Dude. Yup.

[@caveatemp]

and we wash our clothes too!

[@brandonlbartlett]

The most physically talented power trio in the history of rock and roll. Each one an absolute master of their instruments, and true craftsman of songwriting. There will never be another.

[@Number4lead]

I wonder how many calories they burned doing an average show.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

@Rich Bridges Police ?

[@joshherrington1152]

ZZ Topp

[@anthemgunaether2914]

I was cheering your post on until I read the last line. Now I’m just a mess of tears. Because you are 100% correct.

[@BlakeNix]

All of these bands are great. Rush, ELP, the Police, ZZ Top. Exceptional bands with an incredible body of live and recorded work. I'm in awe of what we can click and watch. Great time to be alive.

[@coreykishman8833]

Alex is the most criminally underated guitar player in history. Simply amazing.

[@andrewwalker5974]

All three are on top form in this performance but for me Alex really shines here. His tone is amazing, the solo is fabulous, everything is just stellar. I would have left the show after Rush had played. Nothing can follow that!

[@pgfault]

Actually, AC/DC followed that. Would you have really left?

[@adampanarella9197]

Fuck yeah!!! AC/DC SUCKS!!!!

[@TheMapkiss]

@@andrewwalker5974 On January 31, ’69, Led Zeppelin opened for Iron Butterfly, then one of the world’s biggest bands. Led Zeppelin received such a resounding approval from the audience, which Doug Ingle, lead singer for Iron Butterfly decided to scrap the show. Reasons being are that Iron Butterfly was afraid that they can’t produce such an effect on their crowd… in their own concert…in which they are headlining.

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

@@adampanarella9197yeah u do quite often

[@michaelbaker3598]

No explosions ..no laser lights ...not 50 dancers on stage.. just kick ass musicianship

[@paulp9274]

And a bunch of washing machines...

[@JT_1]

@@paulp9274 They might be Dryers :O

[@cjohnson1244]

What's wrong with laser lightss

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

colour run a huge problem

[@kamikariad]

Just pure talent and hard work rolling off stage like marine fog. I was thrilled to see all the young people in the crowd. Rush is timeless.

[@timmystips3935]

Indeed a sad day for Rush fans everywhere as we hear of Neil Peart's passing. The greatest rock 'n roll drummer ever. Period.

[@ojc2612]

Indeed a very sad day! RIP professor

[@robertganley2080]

Timmy's Tips RIP, the best

[@mikewalsh3755]

Angus Young lifted that lick for Thunderstruck

[@josephspott3132]

Here Here. So Lucky to have seen them. 1979.

[@N8russell]

what a great drummer/musician

[@kenneuts5491]

alex lifeson is truly one of the most underrated lead guitarists that never gets enough credit for his capabilities. great guitarist

[@firstskeptic1181]

Ken Neuts .....Without doubt.....Without DOUBT!!!....The man came up with some of the most difficult & WILDLY creative guitar parts EVER.....and he seems to make a mistake approximately NEVER.

[@VulcanJedi2006]

Jimmy Page praised him back in 1974 in Rolling Stone--but yeah. He did nerdy prog rock--but his chops were up to Zep 60s jam blues quality too.

[@Tick129]

I think he does, he's up there as legendary. Lot of progressive guitarists and other players gives this man props.

[@gemgrass2948]

Well stated!😎

[@kevwoods6827]

Very slow tho

[@davids1816]

I wish the kids today had heroes who were based on a foundation of musical merit like these men. We were rich kids my friends.

[@rachealclark3327]

So true!

[@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb]

We are all richer (as people) for having rush in our lives ❤

[@AbelFlores-p7b]

​@@rachealclark3327si es correcto la paz viene de este genero mi amigo traduce al buen castellano Dios te bendiga

[@stevehogarth4398]

We certainly were my friend.

[@CombatVeteranGer]

🤘✌️🇩🇪

[@ichhasseamerika]

"Dont be sad the man died. . . Be happy the man lived." R.I.P Maestro. Update: Ok, guess we can be both. :'-)

[@southshore8911]

HEAR HEAR ! GOD SENT THE BEST TO US AND WANTED HIM TO COME BACK HOME

[@CCCC-cb2ty]

Celebrating his life. Love your comment.

[@gron1969]

Amen

[@jamesbaker8653]

Great comment!!!

[@delby66]

WOW!!!! Bob. I couldn't have said it better. I was lucky to have seen them live and I was blown away by this great band and especially, Neil's drumming. The maestro will live on...... in their music. RIP Neil.

[@alooga555]

Rush sounds like a band played by six musicians instead of three. Always amazing.

[@turning5462]

I feel the sound is cleaner with their 3. Bands with 6 it can interfere and play over the top of each other.

[@jefffinlayson3002]

Rush used synthesizers to play recorded background parts in concert.

[@dansweda712]

LoL, I just commented how I'm always amazed that this is a three man band

[@Swansong-recorders]

​@@dansweda712Yeah Getty plays keyboards with feet, I've seen him do it

[@jwsmit130]

I count myself lucky to have grown old in a world with Rush in it.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

NOBODY is lucky to get old. But look how Rush handled it!!!

[@fasteddie8742]

@jwsmit130 hah! Agreed but personally speaking, growing "older" and maybe with some wisdom and I GET to share RUSH with my kids...(as they roll their eyes!)😂

[@feralmale1517]

You know thats right.

[@chrisb5847]

I agree!! My daughters (22 & 19) are insane over Rush and Zepplin. Ok, and also they are Swifties.. No one is perfect..

[@Oneanddone14]

❤ 💯

[@robertrusnak620]

This 55 year old homegrown American thanks the boys of Rush for so many wonderful memories. Summer of 83 in the Cayman Islands and listening to nothing but the signals album. Spearfishing with no limits or restrictions , living next door to the BAREFOOT MAN George. I couldn’t ask for a better time in my life🙏. Be a good person and keep on ROCKIN’✊

[@EricUnderwood-v2x]

Lucky you! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school California USA ♥️🇺🇲✌️

[@cowboysfan782008]

Also 55 and was turned on to RUSH, VH, and YES in 1979 by my 16 yr old babysitter who's dad was a big wig at Capitol Records. By 1981 my best buddy and I were so into Rush, namely 2112 that we turned down 2 free tix to see the Stones at the LA Coleseum with his uncles and a rented Winnebago, because to us it was like cheating on Rush. Never a big Yes fan, but bought the Yes Songs album, and like Rush you have to appreciate the level of musicianship.

[@EricUnderwood-v2x]

@@cowboysfan782008 I worked on the Capitol Records building installing Terrazzo... Also in 91-92 round there I did Eddie and Alex's handprints in Terrazzo In front of the Guitar 🎸 Center in Hollywood...I got to meet them when they stopped by to see the work. Went to Downey High with James Hetfield ✌️

[@cowboysfan782008]

@@EricUnderwood-v2x That's cool. I knew a couple older people that grew up in the Arcadia/Pasadena area that both saw VH way back when they still played keg party's. I thought Hetfield was Brea Olinda HS class of 81'. Not a big Metalica fan, so could be wrong.

[@EricUnderwood-v2x]

@@cowboysfan782008 How funny...the only time I saw Metallica they weren't Metallica yet it was at a keg party in Norwalk! James went to Downey...he used to walk around playing music in his head with his head bobbing up and down...I never really was a big Metallica fan...I like em now more than I ever did! I was never in to screaming! ✌️

[@robertdestefanis992]

These guys are so efficient they even get their laundry done while rocking out.

[@joeomalley2835]

Bravo on that post :) Funny

[@1HUFFMAN]

Fokin eh man ^5

[@sridharsinghal1232]

Seriously why the washing machines? Are they the sponsors or something?

[@Mensch-et3xm]

@@sridharsinghal1232 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geddy_Lee#Unique_stage_equipment

[@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266]

But they mixed whites and the red shirts

[@forgedby2112]

If you never saw Rush live, I am truly sorry

[@brek8206]

forgedby2112 :(((

[@ilovecops6255]

in case you donk kow it, this vido is a composite of Rollig STon and soem cover band and vedoes effects.

[@VulcanJedi2006]

saw them at Worchester Centrum--1990--Presto tour---Paul Gilbert/Mr. Big opened. I was struck by all the visuals----and weird videos that played during the concert. It was cool--but noisy. Echo--y. Lots of parking lot--long haired stoners walking around. Not exactly what I expected--I guess I thought it'd involve more math and science or something. But---they were a rock band--lol.

[@richardfewer9348]

Listen, RUSH was the country we wanted Canada to be from the survivors of failed world before...make time to listen to Neil Peart’s lyrics discerning Christians

[@richardfewer9348]

Enjoyed the show nothing negative-RUSH-get it?

[@LotsaFails]

Been a Rush fan for 40 years. Still, to this day, I am astounded at the sound three guys can produce. It's mind blowing

[@MoultrieGeek]

same

[@pierrchagnon7016]

So true, make me proud to be a Canadian.

[@horhaygonzalas3025]

Im 61 they still blow my mind.

[@idaho2ndgens240]

I saw them in '78 in NYC and was completely blown away that three guys could make so much music, just like you say. Incredible. Rock on.

[@jacintocarreno1468]

Notjing. Is sAme. Without you. Gary. Moore

[@shannobailey2917]

Never will there be a band like Rush, never a boring concert!

[@ChadPhilip-kk2eu]

@@shannobailey2917 Amen

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

They copied bungie, so listen to bungie too

[@mr.2cents.846]

You're right. But Also an is not bad either. I totally overlooked this Canadian band in the 90's.

[@massimoMalizia-r8l]

You know what you are talking about.

[@applesucks2633]

Three nerds that rocked the freaking world!!! A part of my childhood has died. Rest in peace Neil Peart

[@heidiheiberg8304]

Gave me chills reading your post, so cool everyone here loves this band we call Rush

[@zazenh]

Me too man.. Rush was my life, in my preteen years.

[@MrKastaway66]

Yep. Makes one reconsider what a “nerd” is!

[@johnlucio195]

I know what you mean, I was brought up on music like this thanks to my parents, who have also passed on, this is what got me into music, I remember air guitaring to Witch Hunt as a toddler in the early 80s

[@Driven22]

I feel the same, way. I'm so sad

[@amywhite9386]

Far to often Alex is overlooked due to Neil's greatness, but truly one of the greatest guitarist and my personal favorite. Rush lives on forever.

[@pierrchagnon7016]

Well like Getty Lee is a bystander, one of the greatest bassist of All time.

[@RJs_CC]

Certainly, but do not forget how good Neil was, that is why that happens

[@nellymann]

Kinda hard to overlook when there is only three of you...

[@knivesoutbitch]

@@pierrchagnon7016 can't think of another musician let alone bass player who can sing and play like geddy.

[@sciroccoR]

it's too not to; but, yeah. they were ALL perfect.

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

You will NEVER hear 3 people in any genre of music sound as good or better than RUSH. Universally admired and respected by every musician from every style of music

[@isaac-2009]

Apart from green day

[@stevedavenport1202]

They are absolutely amazing.

[@vornado1896]

Nirvana?

[@howbigisyourlove]

Lynyrd skynyrd 1977 at Oakland Colliseum is truly the single most insane live performance in the history of rock .. check it out ... they were the GODS .. and shortly after that a plane crash killed key band members and altered the band forever ... I love RUSH and they are under rated but I doubt anyone in rock will dispute that Lynyrd takes the trophy ..

[@randy1388]

Can't agree more bro or woman

[@tombeckmann375]

October 2024 I still stop to watch this and I’m still amazed, thank you Geddy, Alex, and Neal. I’m 61 years old I can safely say there will never be another band like Rush, not even close, not in my life time.

[@scottishsamba]

59 yr old fan here too.... and I ❤ this song & band to this day! Amazing performance on stage ...as always!,❤❤❤incredibe musicians indeed.

[@SeniorGymBro-Tom]

I’m with you, man, 10/30/24, I turned 65 this month. This is my favorite live Rock video of all time! I watch it a lot!👍

[@milindbondre1918]

I am 54 and had started listening to them in 1986 and still am. I still can't believe Neil Peart is no more.

[@randilevson9547]

I am almost exactly your age, and what you said is exactly right. I am so proud of these hometown guys.

[@craigm3777]

​@@SeniorGymBro-Tomyip..61 here..jus as good as wen first heard on radio in school,timless

[@susanepainter]

Two years later and my heart still aches. Thank goodness the music and Neil’s brilliance lives on!

[@MikeDMC2]

So happy we’re alive to see his brilliance & talent !!!! Lucky we are 🤗🥁

[@tomriggi9921]

@@MikeDMC2 fin A

[@kevinfodor3433]

Indeed!!! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@greenderp]

He does so much in just this one song, I'm sad he never let anyone know about his condition, like he didnt trust his fans to give him support thru it :(

[@S_M_360]

A lot of pain still

[@detonator2112]

Neil Peart was more than just a musician. He was an extraordinary genius.

[@OTCRock4one]

detonator2112, (160) is considered a Genius level, but Neil was close but sorry not genius IQ. Neil Peart IQ Score: 150 | Celebrity IQs. The average score on an IQ test is 100. Most people fall within the 85 to 114 range. Any score over 140 is considered a high IQ. A score over 160 is considered a genius IQ.

[@shaughnziech2193]

detonator2112 Vinnie Paul Abbot said God on drums

[@dishowie4692]

@@OTCRock4one 70-79 Cognitively Impaired 80-89 Below average intelligence 90-110 Average intelligence 111-120 Above average intelligence 121-130 Gifted > 130 Very Gifted Percieved IQ

[@tonylalangue6243]

He puts it differently. He said he kept learning throughout his musical life. I am glad that some, like Todd Suchermam, have decided to follow where he led.

[@markohalloran5937]

Totally agree. His lyrics were phenomenal and worthy of literally prizes.

[@Craig-ib7gk]

Thank you, Canada, for giving us the best power trio to ever grace a stage. Good Lord, I love this band.

[@Vizzzionvideos]

Your welcome! And enjoy another perfect power trio from just down the street in T.O. I'm speaking of TRIUMPH of course! In~joy!

[@loveja1]

@@Vizzzionvideos You're welcome, from London Ont.

[@featherfawn9343]

So well said... !

[@dylanwesley3964]

The Jimi Hendrix experience

[@gmandersonjr]

SRV and Double Trouble was a 3 piece band for a long time. They never used eletronic instruments

[@BobLoblah561]

I never understood why Alex Lifeson isn't ever included in top guitarist lists. Dude can shred a guitar as well as anyone. Also RIP NP

[@ViisHnu7]

Agreed he can absolutely shred

[@commiecrusher]

He is one of EVH's biggest influences, yet he gets no recognition.

[@Tull1996]

I agree 110%. I see SOOO many comments on different bands/musicians on how they are "So underrated" ....and they'll be talking about people that are ALWAYS getting accolades from just about EVERYONE....... THIS is finally a case where I think you can say that Alex is criminally underrated......I very rarely hear his name brought up when discussing great rock guitarists.....and I don't know why.....he is an extremely talented player.....unless maybe he just gets overshadowed by Neil (RIP) and Geddy? Either way.....I'd like to see his name in far more "great rock guitarist" conversations......Not to mention he seems like a great guy personally, too.

[@adanacman666]

but he isnt ,its just it was long ago,there was a time all 3 were in the best lists all the time,Alex is recognized by his peers which means way more...

[@mrbouncelol]

Tbh i think he is well known. I'm a millennial who has barely listened to Rush but I recognise his name because I play guitar and he's a legend

[@ryankenyon5010]

The thing that blew me away about Rush shows was the joy. People left their egos and cynicism at the door and were JOYFUL. Although I'm saddened by their departure and Neil's death, I feel incredibly grateful and fortunate for having experienced their magic.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Ryan, my old boss was a huge Rush fan... He said they came through here in Tulsa Oklahoma back in the early 80s and there was literally 100 people in the entire arena. He was worried they would cancel the show, but instead Rush played for 3 solid hours as if there were 30,000 people present. Best show he ever saw.

[@kylemccourt663]

So true! They loved what they did and their joy was contagious. Rush fans are so chill. I have been going to every concert of theirs since Roll the Bones and I have NEVER seen a fight at any of them!

[@kylemccourt663]

@@BobbyGeneric145 That is freaking insane! I would love to see a recording of that show. It doesn't surprise me coming from these gentleman though. They are very humble dudes.

[@lisaevans1346]

Well said

[@chrislee7704]

magic is the right word, pure magic

[@green917]

The paint it black lead in is perfect. Most technically proficient band ever by a factor of 10

[@RiverEdger]

King Crimson has entered the chat.

[@emirichan_nel]

the best thing to come from king crimson was some of their members working with allan holdsworth. king crimson severely overrated

[@loveistheanswer8137]

I’m guessing it was a salute to the Stones who were the headliners that day.

[@derricklafrance9440]

Awesome. Even better if Geddy would have sang this.

[@mqultra5150]

A nod to the Stones who would take the stage after Rush and ac⚡dc

[@WilbertDenetdale]

These three bring so many memories back from my highschool days!!!

[@gfff3400]

I can't say I care much when an entertainer dies. This news brought tears to my eyes.

[@lisaevans9489]

Still crying....

[@Skankhunt-sc8fk]

Me too

[@jeffcote6649]

I'm the exact same way. Peace!

[@AnnaMarieM418]

guess nobody will care when you die either

[@petekaz3089]

😭

[@joewins8710]

Tightest three man band ever. RIP Neil.

[@medmac2112]

Tightest band ever

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Joe Wins I don't know about that , that little ole band from Texas is pretty tight as well. ZZ Top.

[@russe19642]

@@lilorbielilorbie2496 yeh,at least you can headbang and dance to zz top, this mobs all over the place

[@joewins8710]

@Peter Ridehalgh I sure will!

[@bobsyeruncle9401]

@@russe19642 ZZ Top is one of the many bands Rush opened for in the early days. Didn't last long because many in the crowd came to see Rush, then left. One time, ZZ Tops' sound engineer cut the power to Rush's equipment because the crowd wouldn't stop cheering, wanting a 3rd encore.

[@relungwikanti]

2019 anyone? Still Rush!

[@mynameislove7605]

Hell yeah buddy 🎤😄

[@k1e1n1t1o]

No one as tight. No one as put together like Rush.

[@missunderstood8445]

relungwikanti Yes!!!

[@blacklakegaming2808]

Still listening!

[@johnoktavec]

feb 16,2019 rockin out friday night! RUSH FOREVER!

[@b9bot148]

3 men with great talents and no egos. They loved the music and split everything 3 ways equally. Always will be remembered for their great talent.

[@johnpelletier7641]

The great Rush can play to half a million people in their hometown and get their laundry done at the same time.

[@Branflakes1522]

John Pelletier they cooked their dinner during time machine

[@andyrix54]

multi-tasking

[@peternewman3487]

John Pelletier, I just hope that they used colour catcher in their washing machines.

[@patcom1013]

John, they're in no rush either.

[@MrUsermister]

Alex have been eating too much of dinner recently ...

[@freak6042]

A lost age. I am so glad I lived thru and experienced the greatest era of Rock & Roll.

[@NVRAMboi]

Sometimes nice guys don't finish last. Sometimes they stay true to who and what they are and end up w/one of the largest and most loyal fan bases ever - while reaching the R&R Hall of Fame. Their music continues to age well. RIP Neil. Missed and never forgotten.

[@TheKimchipower79]

I love how Geddy is looking at his best friend, so proudly killin it with his solo. They’ve played this in front of thousands so many times before, but you can see the pure enjoyment they have. I respect that so much. Amazing musicians!

[@ags5696]

How are Geddy Lee and Neil Peart always talked about but people barely talk about Alex? He is a phenomenal guitarist!

[@stuartewoldt1513]

Ya know I was guilty of the same thing until I was board one day and just decided to dig into Alex. You statement is true

[@luiscosta5678]

this is the best trio band.

[@ianharrison2490]

And funny

[@paultorgerson8776]

It's like peoples ears stop working when he plays. I simply don't get it.

[@markdziadulewicz6160]

People who know talk about him.... He's a rare gem and so innovative...

[@scottrussell2281]

I didn't even realize he'd been ill. What a staggering loss. RIP Neil Peart. Definitely one of the greatest of all time!

[@doogan1971]

No one did publicly

[@PotatoDrummer208]

@@doogan1971 I think Geddy unknowingly dropped hints about Neil. Every time someone asked him about Neil in interviews, he seemed to get a bit down. I think he knew about it and tried his best to keep it a secret

[@stoojinator]

He's was very private man.

[@jimkelly7890]

I read that he had been battling cancer for almost 4 years. Such a sad loss. Best drummer to ever pick up a pair of sticks. RIP bud

[@josephmcnamara434]

Scott Russell ... the best

[@doyleperkins4916]

How they start out with the Stone's "Paint it Black," which musically and magically transforms to "Spirit of Radio" is SO ROCKING...IT HURTS...LOL! LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE.

[@mikewelch4673]

They ripped that opening

[@diabolikmitchell2960]

Wow. I could've almost gone for a full version.

[@starby7043]

@@mikewelch4673 Listening to this song from 1:50 on it seems that Journey - Don't Stop Believin' is a rip of this song :) (did not go through all the comments if anybody else spotted this)

[@robertthomas5736]

It's Musically Fascinating

[@mickeymisa9350]

so so true.

[@David-ps2er]

The professor was the best drummer ever 😢

[@WilliamDurrant-km4gd]

Ya think 💬

[@davids1816]

I do not accept that he's gone. I can't.

[@dennisforrest7192]

Absolutely!!

[@beepaw57]

Percussionist extraordinaire

[@sticky3983]

I like the video where Pert has two complete kits and in the middle of a solo the other set spins around and he doesn’t miss a beat. That dude is a GOAT

[@jimgrider1504]

3 members just doing it right for this 71 year old.

[@DG-yf5pt]

UFO 👽...

[@DG-yf5pt]

See you soon 😘

[@DG-yf5pt]

Ships if sales man

[@DG-yf5pt]

Aaron's Nolan's

[@roguewarr4662]

This was your music , i'am 66 ,can't wait to get to 71 and make that statement ,keep rock'in even with ear plugs

[@pvaughn7908]

I've always been amazed that just 3 band members can produce all that full sound. Great band.

[@kevinb3307]

Check out Exciter, Ironically a 3 piece, and from Canada

[@stevensmith5160]

That’s exactly what I told the friend I was with the first time seeing them live in Montreal in the 90s at the Fomum

[@RGauci]

I'm no Canadian, but have to say that Neil Peart deserves a monument in a prominent place in Toronto, he was a true heritage. RIP man!

[@hellobooom]

A bronze statue of him playing his drums. It's the least we could do.

[@hockeyteeth]

There's a petition fully signed to put one at Lakeside Park in St. Catherines, Ontario. It's literally twenty minutes from my house and I'm in New York State. ... I live on the border in Niagara Falls.

[@WalterFrith]

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario so there should be something there as well.

[@matnichol]

Go Bills It passed. They’re renaming the pavilion to Neil Peart Pavillion.

[@matnichol]

Neil Peart Pavilion 1 Lakeport Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2N 5B3, Canada goo.gl/maps/kVKAZoZ9NbhK1jxi9

[@doalperez]

How nice it is to hear this again. Please so much energy, so much power. RUSH you took over my DNA. BEAUTIFUL moments that I continue to have, just listening to this.....Thank you. Greetings from ARGENTINA

[@chrisjensenstudios]

Easily the most talented and best musically inclined band that has ever existed. No one can even come close to touching them. And they are Canadian!!!!!!!!!

[@newbiexo]

Discovered them way to late (1987). Fav band, by a mile, since then. Fantastic musicians and songwriters. R.I.P. Maestro

[@jasonlacroix6083]

@@newbiexo I discovered them way too late in 1979. But, I saw every show they played in Florida from then on.

[@davolivero]

i dunno.. have you ever heard of "los redonditos de ricota" ?

[@pierrchagnon7016]

Same,... unreal amount of talent.. 3 virtuosos, and no clash, friends till the end. over now with Neil gone, but memories forever. I listen to that live performance once a month. so good.

[@Clippernation420]

I think that led zeppelin are on the same level

[@photoshoott2022]

Loved them in high school, we were even referred to as Rush boys, the entire group of us who enjoyed Rush sound. It was early 80s and now, I just turned 57 and still love the band and this song. So good, every time I hear that guitar in a beginning and right away it is mesmerizing how amazing this will be, this song and memories that go with it. Timeless and ageless music.

[@lukekelchner5471]

I still get compelled to holler a good “WOOOOOOOOOOOO” at the top of my lungs every time it ends whenever it come on in my car out of appreciation!

[@natev1956]

Only true Rush nerds truly appreciate the band.

[@DaveBuildsThings]

@@natev1956 Seen Rush at the since long burned down Summer Gardens in Port Dover Ontario along with Max Webster and Dan Hill. I also watched them play at BCI (Brantford Collegiate Institute - A local high school) a year later. I was a Rush fan long before anyone even knew who Rush was. Sadly there were no cell phones or video devices back then to capture the moment. At least I can still remember it at 65 years old. No band has ever stuck with me as much as this local Ontario band called Rush.

[@lovelacetunes]

@@DaveBuildsThingsI first saw them on the Fly by Night tour, opening for Nazareth. Who could have known they’d leave such a legacy? And a damn nice set o dudes, as well!

[@letsrockgold407]

I am 64 and I LOVE RUSH!!!! I have been a loyal fan for years!!!

[@kdee8166]

Just so damned good. Brings me to tears, tears of joy when I listen to them. RIP Neil.

[@redrumck81]

Glad I'm not the only one!

[@carewser]

Me too, such a great song and band

[@11palomito11]

BEFORE THE END OF THIS CENTURY YOU WILL REST IN PEACE??, NOW YOU REST IN PEACE??

[@kdee8166]

@@11palomito11 ???

[@chrislee7704]

RIP

[@michaelflaherty1358]

Three musicians at the pinnacle of their game. Neil Peart's drumming is off the scale. Incredible group. RIP Neil.

[@amigareeves9279]

2020 RIP Neil Peart sad day for the music world

[@madmaxxx9711]

The best drummer I ever saw

[@amigareeves9279]

Me too saw him at r40 most recent and did not fail to amaze me by far the G.O.A.T in my eyes

[@ianlegg7794]

RIP. A sad loss

[@caindonaestrada8560]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jeneeblatzer4441]

Literally! 🎶

[@rotagbhd]

Alex Lifeson, all too often omitted from the guitar greats conversation even though he smokes 98% of the ones mentioned.

[@bobdoubter2977]

I suspect if he was not Canadian more people would know his name. He's too modest like the lot of them. The guy can play.

[@hatter9006]

Indeed

[@spacemanspiff8837]

I know right, he is always flawless yet no one ever claims him as their favorite. He gets no respect. By the way my favorite is Tony Iommi.

[@RockfrdDrm]

FUCK EM

[@Putaspellonyou]

He's mentioned all the time, as he should be.

[@olben1095]

The overwhelming human tragedy in this is that a young daughter has lost her father, a wife has lost her husband, parents have lost their son and siblings have lost their brother. We grieve for our loss, but theirs is by far the greater. Neil Peart. What comes to mind? Integrity, honesty, loyalty, humility, compassion - all things that make a good human being. The talent was on loan from a higher power, but he had the spirit for that blessing to be bestowed upon him. Thank you Neil. Alex and Geddy, thank you for the opportunity you gave him to follow his passion. We are forever grateful.

[@electrablue4220]

Nice Eulogy. Just one thing I have to say though is HE lost his Daughter and Wife a long time ago. Read the book ""Ghost Rider"" (excellent) I can't write all that it's aboutb, but basically Neil travelled 55,000 miles on the back of his bike in 16 months in search of himself and a reason to live after he lost his daughter and wife😢

[@rhoho2217]

@@electrablue4220 The Eulogy was about Neil's second wife who he had a daughter with. Both are still alive.

[@electrablue4220]

@@rhoho2217 I'm feeling hostility in your reply. My comment wasn't meant to be sarcastic at all. I really meant ""nice Eulogy"" it was written nicely. I didn't know that you were talking about his second wife and daughter. But anyway that book is fantastic.

[@alanarnold6649]

@ I'm guessing you don't get invited to a lot of parties.

@@@alanarnold6649 And somehow i am all the happier for it. Strange isn't it? Yeah the human worshippers can gather and talk shit and compassion after they walked by so many homeless folk. Fuck humans are precious and priceless.

[@savage1254]

Another 3 CANADIANS rocking it to the heavens. These 3 guys are probably the most talented musicians ever to hit the stage. Exit stage left boyz!!! Gods of Rock, and every other musician thinks so as well

[@eriff1971]

If you didn't air drum to Rush growing up then your childhood was missing a little something special. RIP Professor 😥

[@michaelnicholas9239]

I just can't stop watching this. Must have watched it at least 50 times so far. These guys are rock wizards! One of the greatest live performances I think I've ever seen. I saw them in Worcester, MA in 1994. I didn't realize how lucky I was at the time. These guys are truly a gift to the world!

[@jasonouellette2436]

I was there at The Centrum. Candlebox opened up for Rush

[@jasonouellette2436]

Counterparts Tour!

[@brentdavis4867]

Centrum was a great venue for Rush also Boston, just big enough to have an good view everywhere. The Garden was atrocious to see them but good sound . First concert 1980 last concert I saw was 99 an concussion took away my ability to ever see them live again .

[@mrbass1310]

I hear you brother. Im over here in Australia, they never toured here bit I saw them in Seattle 5 years ago.

[@sciroccoR]

9 years earlier. g/p!

[@tjordulf]

I was once driving in a city in the North of England, it was summer, got window down and I'm rockin Tom Sawyer at concert volume. Guy in car behind me in slow moving traffic, purposely cuts into the bus lane to my left, so he could pull up to my left window, to ask, who the hell is that? It's AWESOME, he was a young Indian /Asian guy. I told him, the song and the band, he thanked me and said, he's checking them straight out when he gets home. I was so proud, that hearing a Rush tune being blasted out, hearing the amazing drum fills and pure rhythmic punch, that it moved someone to have to have THAT band in their life. Yeah, I was proud to share Rush.

[@JamieOCharlotte]

😊 Great story!

[@johngrunwell6101]

That is a dream for any true Rush fan. Thanks for sharing!

[@philly9957]

I had the same thing happen to me in Alaska but it was a Tragically Hip song in the early 90’s... a bunch of Winnipeg kids in a hockey tournament had the the music stores sold out over night because we were playing hip at a party.. made me proud.

[@roguewarr4662]

Singing from the Kings English yyz

[@marcushaupt1564]

Tom Sawyer is the most popular Rush song where am I in Brazil. Of course Rush as done Rock in Rio so they're known here.

[@DanielBachme]

Happy Canada day rush fans! So glad I was at this concert! Rip doc

[@Raellives]

Whatta thrill that must’ve been!!

[@okjeffy6581]

I didn’t even know who they were at the time. Good for you.

[@drvannozzun]

Thanks Rush. Most consistently perfect band for 40 years. I’m glad I lived through all of it, it has been a pleasure.

[@beepaw57]

My life since a teenager i've been witnessing Rush start out great and grow into phenomenal over near 50 years.

[@01sapphireGTS]

Three Canadian nerds having fun making music, oh the good times.

[@b67y8y]

the best , the best one of the best drummer in the world they geddy lee is Jewish they have alot of talent their songs do speak of people nerds not fighting in

[@DCMACNAMARA-vh6op]

Nerds do no get pussy, these guys do.

[@faizaanfarookee7418]

You need to geek out hard over your instrument to reach the level these three are at

[@eliaskarppi5408]

b67y8y I think i had a stroke trying to undestand your comment.

[@odom2142]

They’re not nerds, dork.

[@michaelfisher7835]

I went to do laundry and a Rush concert broke out.

[@audunisaksen4670]

I went to a Rush concert, and got my laundry done. :P Sure sad about Neil's passing. A giant on drums, a great lyricist, fantastic musician, and just a really nice bloke!

[@michaelfisher7835]

@@audunisaksen4670 I know. I just heard about it today on Rick Beatos channel. So sad.

[@shanghunter7697]

And then, i just found out Neil Peart just passed away. True story !

[@michaelfisher7835]

@@shanghunter7697 Yeah.....sad day.

[@jamesbaker8653]

Yeah, why the washing machines??

[@BobDobson-uq1jp]

What a band! Saw them in Milwaukee in April 1980, my first show. I was 14 years old. I was pushing boundaries then, haven't stopped. My inspiration comes from them. Much love RUSH fans!

[@armcchargues8623]

Speed changes, timing changes, key changes, tempo changes and never ever a missed note. These guys are absolutely incredible. They were in 1981 when I went to my first concert - Moving Pictures and they were up to the end.

[@jacquelinec.6785]

I Also Saw Moving Pictures 🎙️I believe for $12.50/$13.50 ish▪️Not sure exactly all of my things are in storage at the moment 🌟

[@josephmcnamara434]

A&R McChargues my ticket was like 12.50.... And They Rocked!

[@oldhikinthesticks4524]

Back in 75 they were way ahead of their time and a lot of people didn’t get their music. Their music will take you around the Universe and back. I’ll Always Love RUSH.

[@sbentsen2714]

Wow what a privilege, good for you!! :-)

[@gordorr9259]

RUSH is one of those bands that will be with us forever.

[@stevepowell1651]

Unfortunately I

[@bradbarnett5464]

​@@stevepowell1651 Hmn?

[@bradbarnett5464]

​@@stevepowell1651 Tuned out? Distracted? Goto Jacob's Ladder, Broon's Bane, and The Trees from Exit Stage Left. Use quality headphones in a remote area of wilderness during rain.

[@squirrelray1]

I came here after hearing of Neil's passing. We've lost a monumental talent, a real hero to millions although he hated the concept of fame. We will miss the wisdom and the wit, the precise musicianship but the songs, books and memories will remain. Rest in peace Neil. And thanks.

[@Angrynow12]

he was pure genius RIP

[@scottbarlow1397]

Neil set the bar as to how good a drummer can get when I was just starting out playing the drums I think around 1973-74 till today I can't think of any other rock drummer that I wanted to be as good as. . .the guy just blew my mind more and more as they released each album he also had some really impressive drum kits that looked like you needed three people to play them! Needless to say he had quite the impression on me and every body that I know especially if you knew how complex his style of playing really was . . .all you gotta do is get a drum set and some sticks sit down and just try to play like him I know that there are some very talented drummers out there that can probably duplicate him but there will never be another Neil Peart it's just not possible . . Rest in peace and thank you

[@stephenjones8940]

totally agree,I feel part of me has gone, but the memories will live with me forever

[@mtlnascarfan]

One of the most beautifully-written and HONEST pieces of music ever produced.

[@jethronh]

this gave me goosebumps, and ive been listening to this song for 25 years.

[@pierrchagnon7016]

Best rendition of spirit of the radio, and live,, performers get better live..

[@Harald787]

Same here

[@BillSW]

same here at 3am on my tablet. the energy of watching these humble guys play incerdible music without any limelight in the true spirit of music and integrity

[@Kyrelel]

40 years here ....

[@DanInBranson]

You will never find a better 3 man band.

[@Mike-fi3yl]

KC Chiefs Fan * better band at all

[@louiegrajeda2537]

The Police come pretty close.

[@byeck63]

Cream was worth a listen.

[@jamesgray7064]

Triumph was pretty great, as were ZZ Top and Zebra

[@rorybass7915]

Elp is the super close

[@dancapnron1]

And the lord looked down upon the suburbs of Toronto and said" I shall make these three wise men the finest of musicians"

[@christophergarcia5240]

I can't tell you how many times I have watched this performance and it stills amazes me! Simply put musicians are rarely this good at their instruments! What a perfomance and incrdeible sound

[@RELorca1]

I can't still believe I was there in 2003. it was an awesome festival "SARSStock", one of the best I've ever been in my life with The Rolling Stones, AC DC, Rush and The Guess Who at the Downsview Park in Toronto, it was one day before my 23th birthday... What a day to remember !

[@migueltrevino7937]

Lucky you for being in this concert Miguel from Laredo Texas 🙏

[@loveistheanswer8137]

I was there too. Must have been 30 bands at least that day.

[@andreakudla6561]

Rush's music stood the test of time. Still sounds as good as it did when I first saw them in the 70's.

[@thomaskale9821]

I love Rush and when I hear this song it always transforms me to a happy place. You cannot listen to this song and not feel great.

[@alvarovaldez2026]

Been fortunate enough to to live in San antonio TX and see Rush several times. One of my favorites

[@menom7]

I agree with You 110% thomas kale!!! However,HOW 801 ppl. gave this a thumbs-down is beyond me!!! Are You KIDDING ME??? Those 801 ppl. don't have a Soul!!!

[@samculver9852]

thomas kale it’s even better live! 5:45 lol!

[@LuciferMornStar]

It's a rare achievement to sound better live than the studio recording. But the boys hit a home run on that day! Alex was on fire 🔥!

[@delby66]

My god....one of the greatest bands to ever exist. A 3 piece rock band with such an astounding sound. I'm 66 now and I grew up in the 70's and was a massive progressive rock fan. I loved Genesis, Yes, ELP etc. etc. Then these guys came along and they blew me away. Rush are right up there with the bands I mentioned. BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

[@Imasurvivorhopie]

There will never be another 3-man band like this one. RIP our beloved drummer. You are now with your beautiful daughter and wife. ❤❤🥁🥁

[@tylerbear5022]

Man I miss not having Rush around, they have been a big part of my entire musical life, age 14 to age 55 when they retired in 2015. Seen them 23 times.

[@lisaevans1346]

WOW that's all I can say to that! WOW!

[@toddschieffelin9992]

Wow great performanc! Amazing musicianship!!! Absolutely killed it!

[@blinky297]

I just love that these three were actually best friends for decades. I will always love their music.

[@everardovegachavez8240]

I´m 56, best rock in the world. I love them since about 1976. México City.

[@H4CK61]

Hey chavez same age here mate RUSH the one and Only.

[@julio_scissors]

50 years old here seen them 13 times. There's never been better! It breaks my heart I'll never see them again.

[@013Bidou]

Hi, same generation but across the ocean , never heard of them before tonight . I just heard "finding my way "in a movie soundtrack and fell in love straight away with that sound. Some say it's a mix between Led ZEp and AC/DC ( one of them probably being the best band in the world just after Pink Floyd to me ) but this is so much more . It's just something of their own and i wish i'd heard about them them when i was a teenager. Well anyway i won't die stupid now ...

[@mr.h8660]

55, Kansas City 1982 Signals tour

[@johntomasik1555]

Me: Son! Is that you playing Spirit of Radio at this time of night? My son: Yes, dad. Me: Well TURN IT THE HELL UP!!!!!

[@herminiobirriel6997]

Rush is forever

[@ExpTube1969]

LOL. xD

[@ladyttoesmcgee5106]

LMAO 😂👍🎸🎹🥁💃

[@okjeffy6581]

Lol my dad would tell me to turn it down if he heard me playing it.

[@Drumma75]

Just spent the last hour “playing” a bunch of these tunes. Or better said, the last hour getting my ass kicked by the genius that is Neil Peart. What a musician! He’s one of the greats that has graced our ears these last 45 years, and I’m sure people will be digging his stuff for decades to come. Godspeed Mr. Peart!

[@delaney6619]

With RUSH, their rock is like funky rock. It has a real rhythm to it. It's not hard edged, which I find grates on my brain, sometimes. One of THE best rock bands in the World

[@GrimmmReaperz]

Geddy Lee, utterly immense, playing bass at an elite level while singing... amazing

[@chrisl.7016]

That's what I loved about Getty and Rush, he really pushed their music with such a strong bass presence.

[@sblack48]

And while stomping on midi pedals or playing synth

[@vinny3639]

New Years Eve so many times Maple Leaf Gardens so many memories Thank you Rush!!RIP Neil you the best!

[@pahtar7189]

It's always amazing to me how they can reproduce the sound of the studio version when they're on stage. Such skill and precision.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

It is also why many of us in bands try to explain to friends that rehearsal is nothing fun to attend as a spectator. Repetition & perfecting parts is great when you're playing, though still a bit tedious. As a passive observer, it must be an extreme study in patience.

[@boydbrandson6589]

That would be the sound(person) in regards to your last.

[@fishinsolitude]

True professionals can produce amazing concerts.

[@klambo4191]

It is called MAGIC! I am sure All the members of RUSH are high ranking Warlocks!

[@RobertMJohnson]

isn't it the magic of the recording and engineering? I don't think it sounds like this live. it sounds awesome, but it will be a different sound.

[@ChrisLengyelMagic]

I don't think another drummer will ever come close to Neil.. Rest In Peace.. Greatest drummer ever.

[@chagnonp7]

With Bonham,,.. ! never forget the greats.

[@Thunda1986]

There's thousands that can play like him, but they'll never have his mind

[@jackmurray764]

Buddy Rich?

[@garzplace]

@@jackmurray764 I'm glald someone elsle noticed that. Buddy never had the chance to play with a kit like Neil. Watch his "impossible solo".

[@MultiSkyman1]

@@Thunda1986 True. And one has to be lucky enough to find the "right" band to be in. RUSH was the perfect vehicle for Neil and he for them. You probably can find a 13 year old Japanese girl on YT that can play his parts note for note, but could she have written them and lyrics too?? No!

[@aten747official]

I don't think I'll ever get over just how good of a bassist Geddy is, I mean some of those licks are insane.

[@Rush-jq5gm]

While singing... and playing keyboards... with his hands.. and his feet... and some rhythm guitar... and he gets such an insane bass tone... BEST MUSICIAN EVER

[@DokktorDeth]

You're writing twatology, 2112. Better than Ritchie Blackmore? Hendrix? Buddy Rich? BB King? Buddy Guy? Rory Gallagher? Gary Moore? Eric Clapton? Benny Goodman? and so on, and so on, and so on..Tiny Tim? Mr Methane? Bollocks.

[@Rush-jq5gm]

When you take into account everything said above, how are you going to tell me Hendrix and Clapton are better than Lee? incredible bass playing and singing, yet still, plays keyboards in a great fashion. Not to mention he writes the music and is incredibly innovative. Never in my life have I heard someone bring bass to the forefront as he has, and be able to provide such a rare tone no one has been able to match. I know it's idiotic to go against the popular choice, but eh, what are you gonna do?

[@williamchastain5945]

yeah, no one ever really mentions it, but Geddy is one of like the top 5 bassists of all time. up there with burton and claypool if you ask me.

[@chadhero37]

Captain Zack it's a lot harder to play base and sing compared to guitar

[@jelt110]

There is literally no other human on planet Earth than can sing like this. The most aptly name band ever- I get a rush every time i listen... God Genius intro to the epic love song of all time.

[@powerface71]

“When I heard that he was gone, I felt a shadow cross my heart”........but you are “OUR” hero..... R.I.P Neil, we will never forget you!

[@antimurphy8212]

Couldn't haven't said it better. Long live Neil and Rush!!

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

glad I saw them 5 times live. 1st time I barely knew who they were,1974,opened for Nazareth,also Rory Gallagher. I was 14,my 1st show.

[@littlenige]

The joy that three musicians can bring is truly remarkable.

[@rubenclemente8469]

Rush is the best 3 man band in Rock!

[@rubedogg6969]

+crtx group Thin Lizzy, The Police and James Gang!

[@heidi9272744]

don't forget ZZ Top

[@agustinalejandrogerosa7069]

Ruben Clemente Muse and Primus!

[@harrisfoster1066]

Triumph wasnt to bad in the day,,,Rik Emmitt

[@2869may]

Triumph was also Canadian..

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Being an Icelandic metalhead, I was STUNNED when I saw Exit stage left for the first time. Loved them since then.

[@janedoe1776]

I can’t believe this is live. So amazing, I’m speechless.

[@paradoxrip]

You will never ever see a 3 member band like Rush again. No edited or auto-tuned, or manufactured music. Pure rock artistry at its pinnacle. Enjoy. Oh and IMO the best thing that Canada has ever given the world.

[@redkop510]

Thanks Canada. 🤘

[@Sharky165]

A Triumph or Bryan Adams fan might disagree. 😁😉

[@paradoxrip]

@@Sharky165 They can but they can't hold a candle to Rush. Brian Adams? Never purchased or liked one song he made.

[@Sharky165]

@@paradoxrip Yeah I was at least half kidding/trolling. 😆 Long live the spirit of Peart (and Radio) ! As an American fan of rock for over 40 years, Rush was IMO by far the best Canadian band, and just one of the best ever, period. I did like the Guess Who and BTO, but their time (sadly) came & went; Loverboy were cool but kind of saccharine pop-rock; and while I like a number of Triumph songs, I agree that they weren't in Rush's league. Neil Young is very talented but not everyone's cup of tea. Early Bryan Adams is *great* stuff, but I hate how he sold out to writing almost solely drippy-sentimental ballads over the past 25 or so years. But hey, I think we can agree that ANY of the above beats Bieber !! 🤣

[@ccicerello]

Having known quite a few Scandinavians, the ones I have known (Swedes and Finns mostly) would almost unanimously disagree... Hockey... They have all agreed that Scandinavians love Canadians. Partially because of the kinship of people who live that far north, but mostly... Hockey...

[@chadjcrase]

It's almost like they exist just to make other bands look bad...

[@kristaharvey3506]

💖💖💖💖

[@genedrakes686]

Wish I could say otherwise but your 100 % right!! 😀🇨🇦

[@phillipsantana2633]

Their musicianship is of the highest skill set .

[@charlesbender66]

Wow. Never heard a more spot on comment that that.

[@ozziepug3204]

You are so right!

[@brianmeyer5815]

Saw these Canadians many times. Never disappointed,never feeling like they short changed me. Absolutely loved them ❤❤❤❤

[@harunsamuelsitumeang7565]

Rest in peace Neil,you will always be the best drummer in our heart😞

[@cadirector]

One of the best live bands ever. Have been lucky enough to see them in concert a couple of times.

[@ledzeppelinwholelibrarym5976]

15 times here

[@czarman0182]

@@ledzeppelinwholelibrarym5976 I've seen every tour since Grace Under Pressure and I went a couple of times during each tour.

[@fernominal]

Awesome Bass player! Awesome Guitar player! Awesome Drummer! Awesome Lyrics!! What A RUSH!!!

[@aleksandarfrick2656]

But weak voice of singer

[@abelecolleen8713]

3 magical musical musicians.. Nothing compares! The best ever!

[@jerryneal-dnr731]

I was in the 3 row for this concert. A buddy and I drove up to Toronto from Denver, CO to see this show. Just crazy the number of people. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.

[@JeromeDukes]

LOL, you actually drove from Denver to Toronto? What did it take you, like 2 weeks? Maybe you should write a book (a la Neil Peart) about your journey, must have been on crazy ride. I was at the show as well, my highlight was Rush and AC-DC. Definitely a lifetime event, I'll never forget that day. Maybe one day I'll return the favor and drive up to Red Rocks from Toronto... Cheers