Rush's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speeches | 2013 Induction

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Rush Acceptance Speeches at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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@ChataCovers
@ChataCovers Жыл бұрын
this is the reason why Neil Peart wrote the lyrics
@thomask4836
@thomask4836 Жыл бұрын
Well Put!
@davidmead9569
@davidmead9569 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@timtaylor164
@timtaylor164 Жыл бұрын
Winner!
@charlesgarnhum6963
@charlesgarnhum6963 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@twentysixlinx327
@twentysixlinx327 Жыл бұрын
Lololololo
@steves4533
@steves4533 3 жыл бұрын
1:34 You can clearly see on Alex Lifeson's face he is thinking, "I am gonna do the blah blah blah speech, fuck it."
@andrerone8208
@andrerone8208 3 жыл бұрын
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah I never do Alex can get away with that on the floor dying of laughter😂😂😂😂😂❤🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤👍🏻
@zackstump5425
@zackstump5425 2 жыл бұрын
He even pulled out the paper to make sure he said it enough
@Ottos_ScLm_Race_videos_2009_on
@Ottos_ScLm_Race_videos_2009_on Ай бұрын
@@zackstump5425 That was his real speech as he has said may times.
@BoomerBends
@BoomerBends Жыл бұрын
His "blah blah" speech conveyed more sincere emotion and gratitude than many standard acceptance speeches. Absolute Legend!
@Noob-w2n
@Noob-w2n Жыл бұрын
Maybe... But still looks silly in my opinion
@jaybingham3711
@jaybingham3711 10 ай бұрын
Learning he decided to do this instead of using the prepared speech that he really had in his coat pocket...as a last minute decision that he told his wife he was about to do seconds before heading up to the stage...adds a lot of context to his fidgeting as he stood there waiting on Neil and Geddy. 'Well I told her I was going to do it. Can't puss out now. I guess I maybe shouldn't. No. Screw that. I'm totes going to do it! Shit..now I got happy feet. Ok, relax. I can totally pull this off. Can't be any more difficult than nailing a hard solo in front of 50 thousand fans.' And he pulled it off.
@owaisahmad8344
@owaisahmad8344 9 ай бұрын
Sometimes, words just get in the way
@gotdammit
@gotdammit 8 ай бұрын
The SIMS
@pblacklock
@pblacklock 4 ай бұрын
I have to rewatch Alex’s speech every 6 months as a form of therapy! Sort of keeps me focused on what is or at least should be the most important things in life.
@christianman73
@christianman73 3 жыл бұрын
Neil's speech was poetic and eloquent. Geddy's speech was moving and beautiful. Alex's speech was completely unexpected and completely punk rock-- a satirical middle finger to all of these awards shows, where too many stars take themselves so seriously that they can't, or won't, laugh at themselves! Dave was right: Rush has always been cool! These three guys rock! We love you and miss you, Neil!
@tinfoilhatter
@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын
leave it to al, to steal-yet-another-show! why they tolerated him for so long, the world-may-never-know!
@Kiki-D-Kimono
@Kiki-D-Kimono 3 жыл бұрын
Neil has always had the words. We're so much poorer for his death.
@christianman73
@christianman73 3 жыл бұрын
@@Kiki-D-Kimono Indeed, we are poorer for his death. There are not many writers and musicians who are even close to Neil's talent. The world of rock music is *definitely* less thoughtful and poetic without him.
@jetguy7
@jetguy7 3 жыл бұрын
bullshit. he totally disrespected his fans by his sophmoric performance.
@Disciple_Of_Lerxst
@Disciple_Of_Lerxst 3 жыл бұрын
@@jetguy7 I absolutely agree! His one and only chance to thank the fans or to even let us know what or how he really felt at this once in a lifetime event, even to just give a little insight or a glimpse of what he's thinking or feeling without us having to interpret his nonsense. I hated it.
@Clearlight201
@Clearlight201 3 жыл бұрын
Alex's mime of flying with flapping arms confirms my belief: when Rush flew to concerts they were transported by a giant mystical owl. By night, of course.
@justinruck3334
@justinruck3334 3 жыл бұрын
Did they perhaps, fly by night?
@VilleKuitunen6
@VilleKuitunen6 3 жыл бұрын
@@justinruck3334 Ha! I see what you did there!
@polorat3198
@polorat3198 3 жыл бұрын
AWAY FRIM HERE
@danielgreen7050
@danielgreen7050 3 жыл бұрын
Oh who gives a hoot?? Ok that was dumb…,,
@dr.p3637
@dr.p3637 3 жыл бұрын
You Win! You win the internet. That comment was perfection.
@TWOBrian
@TWOBrian 3 жыл бұрын
Alex single-handedly gave a FINGER to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its own Stage. GANSTA!
@ronaldshank7589
@ronaldshank7589 3 жыл бұрын
He said, in so many words, that he didn't need the "Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame's stamp of approval on what Rush had done for nearly 40 years! You're right-Alex saw right through the fake and the plastic that The Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame claims to support. He gave the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame the black eyes that they've needed for so long! Since when has Rush EVER NEEDED to be accepted into a group of fake people that the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame snobs are? There are plenty of Rock Groups that got out there, fought long and hard, and achieved success...and yet found themselves snubbed by these "Hall of Fame" snobs for many years. Look at what happened in KISS'S case. They were eligible for the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame since the late 1990s, but they were snubbed by these snobs until 2014. Let that one sink in. If I'd of been Alex Lifespan, I'd of told these clowns off, thrown their little statue back at 'em, and walked out-forever!!!
@WillieDuitt1
@WillieDuitt1 3 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldshank7589 Steve Miller really told them off.
@guaporeturns9472
@guaporeturns9472 3 жыл бұрын
@@WillieDuitt1 Yeah he did.. it was great.
@jonEmontana
@jonEmontana 2 жыл бұрын
Totally
@schnauzerears912
@schnauzerears912 4 жыл бұрын
Is it crazy to say that I understood every word Alex uttered?
@dawnwelch6579
@dawnwelch6579 4 жыл бұрын
Nope, not at all, my Rush-ian friend...There’s no mistaking what Alex said!
@jeremiahmiller6431
@jeremiahmiller6431 4 жыл бұрын
@@dawnwelch6579 And he ripped the Hall of Fame a new one when he said it.
@StGeoRUSH619
@StGeoRUSH619 4 жыл бұрын
Nope... I understood his entire speech... how weird is that ??!!
@lika78
@lika78 4 жыл бұрын
Im fluent in blahs too
@Jonno2summit
@Jonno2summit 3 жыл бұрын
I understood everything as well, but he left out a few words. haha
@yrunaked4
@yrunaked4 3 жыл бұрын
Alex said it all without saying a word. Brilliant
@mgabbard
@mgabbard 3 жыл бұрын
Technically he said one word... :)
@TrulydaMoosey
@TrulydaMoosey 2 жыл бұрын
@@mgabbard Can't forget the whistling!
@zackstump5425
@zackstump5425 Жыл бұрын
Only one word
@will_stevens
@will_stevens Жыл бұрын
‘Blah’
@TheNortonio
@TheNortonio Жыл бұрын
Yes but it was worth a 1000 blahs.
@Rextum
@Rextum 3 жыл бұрын
Weird how their own nature shows through their speeches, like someone already pointed out: The eloquent, wise wordsmith Peart, the almost motherly loving and caring Lee and the emotional improvisation and unapologetic zany humour of Lifeson. No wonder Rush was unstoppable, they had the perfect balance of these three combined into a single force.
@oulosvie
@oulosvie 2 жыл бұрын
That was well said.
@davidrichter9164
@davidrichter9164 Жыл бұрын
A single force to be reckoned with indeed.
@hadara69
@hadara69 Жыл бұрын
That's it! That's all it is. This is why bands don't last too, they can't make each other laugh...they can only grow more resentful and ego-centric.
@chrisjeffrey7570
@chrisjeffrey7570 Жыл бұрын
fucking eh! youre god damn right!!!!
@fuud4thot
@fuud4thot 10 ай бұрын
Niiiice ..... clearly can hear the "ping" of hammer on the head of a nail with that statement . Well said
@Jerry-ol6sm
@Jerry-ol6sm 3 жыл бұрын
Alex's speech will go down in History as one of the Top Acceptance speech on Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
@melodicaether6294
@melodicaether6294 2 жыл бұрын
I agree and just found out about this speech from a gif in minnit chat software the we use for a trading forum
@brianm5831
@brianm5831 2 жыл бұрын
Top speeches ever!
@andybroer651
@andybroer651 Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that Neil was not amused but after hearing from his own friends and watching the speech (with visuals he had not seen behind him) realized that Alex was re-enacting their careers and called to offer his an apology "the size of Texas" the following day
@andybroer651
@andybroer651 Жыл бұрын
@@maccadoo642 I really enjoyed hearing that as well... 2112 4 EVR!
@scdrescher1
@scdrescher1 11 ай бұрын
If not one of the most accurate….
@vantarpon6849
@vantarpon6849 2 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson's improvised speech mocking the RRHOF and other past Rush critics (while thanking Rush fans) was bad-ass and brilliant.
@landonmyers611
@landonmyers611 3 жыл бұрын
Geddy and Neil looked at alex like he was the younger brother getting to do something for the first time
@Pauerkraut
@Pauerkraut 3 жыл бұрын
I read the looks on Geddy's and Neil's faces as, "Yeah this is what he's really like, and we all love him."
@paisleyprincess7996
@paisleyprincess7996 3 жыл бұрын
@@Pauerkraut I remember that documentary with him as a teenager and his parents...They’re these serous folks, and he’s like “But you NEVER EVER LISTEN TO ME! I JUST WANNA PLAY MUSIC!” This was his time to shine
@PanasonicYouth21
@PanasonicYouth21 7 ай бұрын
They were pissed at the time! While Ged has come to see it for how hilariously awesome it is, at the time they were completely caught off guard.
@francisdedumo3323
@francisdedumo3323 4 жыл бұрын
Man! Neil's speech is like a poem. Also philosophical
@EchoesDaBear
@EchoesDaBear 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, it was eloquent, introspective & very meaningful - just like much of his lyrics. And Geddy's was reserved and humble, then there's Alex's speech, which could not have been a bigger 'F-U' to Rolling Stone and the Rock Hall for snubbing them for so many years!! The Three Stooges, the Holy Trinity from Toronto - RUSH - in all their glory!! This was perfect!
@grantkgoacher
@grantkgoacher 3 жыл бұрын
With his ability to write the lyrics that he did. I wouldn’t have expected anything else from Neil.
@mikefiore2259
@mikefiore2259 3 жыл бұрын
So was Alex's :)
@JohnBrooking4
@JohnBrooking4 2 жыл бұрын
I’m betting Neil composed all of that ahead of time, and then memorized it. Because that’s just what Neil would do. RIP
@johnkazanowski4020
@johnkazanowski4020 4 жыл бұрын
We love you Neil... We won't stop playing Rush! RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020
@glendadixon8319
@glendadixon8319 3 жыл бұрын
Well said, John...💖😔
@frankfossaceca9616
@frankfossaceca9616 3 жыл бұрын
Yes !! Yes !!!! Fantastic words John !!!! So Beautiful man !!
@tinfoilhatter
@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын
how they tolerated each other for so long, ain't so hard to guess! when you look at many lesser, even-more-underrated-partnerships!
@frankfossaceca9616
@frankfossaceca9616 3 жыл бұрын
@@tinfoilhatter Alex and Geddy Grew up together as Teenagers They Went all Throughout School Together Then After John Rutsey left the Band.After Their First Album. They Met Neil The Rest is History Man !!!!!!!
@tinfoilhatter
@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын
@@frankfossaceca9616 yeah, i get it! similar to the beatles' need, in their time, the band just had to have more than just a competent keeper of time, and got considerably more-than-they'd-bargain'd-for, including some powerful charms, but now in literary facility *and*, rhythmic-rhymery, and decidedly sky-ward-re-motery!
@bradleyard4195
@bradleyard4195 3 жыл бұрын
Alex pulled off quite possibly one of the most legendary moments in RRHOF history, showing that, while Geddy and Neil were the voice and soul, respectively, of the band, he was the mischievous heart. Missing these guys...
@jenniferjones7229
@jenniferjones7229 Жыл бұрын
I've always felt a similar feeling: Neil is the brain, Ged the heart, Lerxt the soul of one incredible organism called RUSH. Plus Ray, Peggy, their wives, the lighting director, the art director for their albums, and the most amazing road crew of all time. SUCH a family (including us fans!)
@bradleyard4195
@bradleyard4195 Жыл бұрын
@@jenniferjones7229 That's the amazing thing about Rush. Their entire crew, the road manager, their techs, their crew, everyone at the management office and Anthem Records, they were so close-knit. It really was like a huge, extended family, and from what I understand, they still are. That's super rare.
@MegaGuitman
@MegaGuitman 4 жыл бұрын
Alex speech rules fuck the hall of fame for taking so long to induct these incredible musicians...love you Alex and rush.
@ronaldshank7589
@ronaldshank7589 3 жыл бұрын
Rush, and Alex Lifeson in particular, never needed a group of fakers and snobs, to tell them how great they are. The Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame is a JOKE! Way to go, Alex! You let those snobs have right between the eyes, and we, your fans, fully support you!
@plantfeeder6677
@plantfeeder6677 3 жыл бұрын
And all the other deserving people WHO HAVE NEVER EVEN BEEN NOMINATED!!
@nicolapaccione5688
@nicolapaccione5688 3 жыл бұрын
I understood everything Alex said because my wife speaks the same language....its true😇
@josemireles852
@josemireles852 3 жыл бұрын
LMFAO!
@tinfoilhatter
@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын
he's not just sayin' words aren't great and profound and unbelievably brilliant and everything like that, he's entirely alienatin' like, one percent of the audience! appalling, eh?
@rfuriati
@rfuriati 3 жыл бұрын
:D !!!!!
@JeffWaynee
@JeffWaynee 3 жыл бұрын
Good one!
@NileKelly
@NileKelly 3 ай бұрын
My wife and your wife shop at the same store?
@bohs1984
@bohs1984 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that some of the RHOF big wigs are ass hurt over Alex's speech makes it all so much the better.
@deathmetaldouglas69
@deathmetaldouglas69 3 жыл бұрын
Especially if their name is Jann Wenner.
@jergervasi3331
@jergervasi3331 Жыл бұрын
Absolute genius. And Geddy and Neil were PISSED… until they later figured it out; Alex was telling the tale of how they were ignored for years, but finally got into the RRHOF. Irreverent and awesome.
@jergervasi3331
@jergervasi3331 8 ай бұрын
@luke5100 Look up "irreverent". That was his goal. YOU'RE probably the kind of guy who thinks the Sex Pistols should have had their mouths washed out with soap. Agree to disagree.
@jergervasi3331
@jergervasi3331 8 ай бұрын
@luke5100 It's way simpler than that. You didn't like it. I did. As I said, "agree to disagree".
@AnEphemeralCollation
@AnEphemeralCollation 8 ай бұрын
@luke5100 Shitting on a white piece of paper is pretty tight, ngl.
@jayarajjohnson2476
@jayarajjohnson2476 2 жыл бұрын
ALEX LIFESON'S SPEECH WILL UNDOUBTEDLY GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE GREATEST SPEECHES EVER MADE.
@jpbonhomme5051
@jpbonhomme5051 Жыл бұрын
Suck it Winston Churchill
@tz125r
@tz125r Жыл бұрын
Alex not only gave a huge middle finger to the rock & roll hall of fame but to all the critics and haters who just couldn’t handle the fact that Rush were and will always be cool. I’ve been so blessed to have seen them in Glasgow twice. Neil we miss you 🖤
@throwaway692
@throwaway692 3 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson is absolutely one of the coolest guys in R&R. I couldnt' stop laughing. Bc even though he only said "blah" I understood everything he was saying.
@toomuchkool-aid7975
@toomuchkool-aid7975 Жыл бұрын
Alex with the most iconic acceptance speech the hall has ever seen
@smutnamezatka
@smutnamezatka 2 жыл бұрын
Here's the transcript of Alex’s speech: Good evening everyone, Let me begin by saying thanks to all you fans. We’ve been touring and writing and flying all over the universe running ourselves restless, just to perform for ALL of you guys. (Mimicking guitar, drums and vocals.) Then one day someone said: “THE Rocn'n roll Hall of Fame”.....”The ROCK AND ROLL HAAALL of FAAAME” ...Us!? Why? Are you being serious!? So, do you want it or not? Well, let’s just see “1, 2, 3, 4..., 8…, 9 albums. Duh!” The number of albums doesn’t count. Yet, of course it does. Or it doesn’t! Well? Well, FU! But… years went by, more writing, flying around etc. And then, one day (whistling) a phone rings: Hello? Yes, it's Alex. What!? Really!? Awesome, I’ll tell the guys. Guys, they want us in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame! Well, then (getting dressed up, cleaned up, ready to go, pulling the speech paper out): "Good evening. To whom this may concern… (breaking down). Nah! Foock it! I won’t put you all through that torment. So: to my family, crew members, Neil, Geddy, and most of all YOU, GUYS: Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU." Signed & sealed: Alex Lifeson
@smitty1e
@smitty1e 2 жыл бұрын
The remarks as delivered were far superior.
@brianmcmanus4690
@brianmcmanus4690 2 жыл бұрын
lmfao well done mate!
@alexandercrichton3052
@alexandercrichton3052 2 жыл бұрын
Now do it with a Canadian accent!
@MarioVAmaya
@MarioVAmaya 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly done, it really matches the gestures Alex did. It is a simple and nice speech, and it would seem somewhat boring if not delivered with only blahs and mime.
@robertkroberjr.157
@robertkroberjr.157 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! 😎🍻
@jdfolbre
@jdfolbre Жыл бұрын
Alex's total commitment to his mockery is what really sells it!
@jsullivan2112
@jsullivan2112 Жыл бұрын
Totally! And he was just saying the other day he still wasn't even really sure he could commit until he was actually walking up and basically said "fuck it". Amazing.
@akent6393
@akent6393 Жыл бұрын
Priceless!! Middle finger to all these self-important award shows!
@ronaldviens7862
@ronaldviens7862 Жыл бұрын
And to the editorial board of Rolling Stone as well. Their original denial was because the board judged Rush to be too derivative to merit induction, which I never got because almost every album was a new journey into their evolving world. How is it derivative to put out 6 or 7 albums in 10 years, each unique in its own right but with a whisper of past albums providing an aural record of their progression in achieving virtuosity. And when Alex told them to get bent, all mention of the band was curtailed and they were never main story material in Rolling Stone. Thats retarded Ben Fong Torres' philosophy, but look who succeeded in spite of anyone's obstructions or trash talking. Can't keep good people down where they don't belong, and it's a bitch move to try to do so.
@KS-oh9no
@KS-oh9no 4 жыл бұрын
Alex lifeson nailed it 🤘🤘🤘
@MetalMarcJK
@MetalMarcJK 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. Not one word wasted!
@Looter217
@Looter217 3 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson is an absolute legend after that acceptance speech
@Lerxstification
@Lerxstification 2 жыл бұрын
Blah blah bla blah? BLAH BLAH!!
@vautrain
@vautrain 2 жыл бұрын
He was an absolute legend before that acceptance speech, too. Lerxst!
@brianmcmanus4690
@brianmcmanus4690 2 жыл бұрын
Blah blah blah.
@042452
@042452 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@tallsoldier
@tallsoldier 3 ай бұрын
I read this comment before I saw what he was gonna do. I DID NOT EXPECT THAT
@jamesbellefeuille2926
@jamesbellefeuille2926 3 жыл бұрын
Neil saying "indicting" instead of "inducting" twice was no accident.
@medmac2112
@medmac2112 3 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why he chose a word that is synonymous with “accuse of a crime”. Is it because it is a crime that it took them this long to get inducted into the hall of fame?
@scottshields113
@scottshields113 3 жыл бұрын
@@medmac2112 It used in a way in self humor and a form of humility. I use it in that way myself. Sort of yeah we are getting praise but putting it in a humorous perspective. It's acknowledging that as great as this is, it's also understanding the humility to how others perceive is the best way I can describe it. It's acknowledging in humor that the adulation isn't all just sunshine and others see differently.
@tannercole3300
@tannercole3300 3 жыл бұрын
well, let's not forget the man was battling brain cancer at the time
@medmac2112
@medmac2112 3 жыл бұрын
@@tannercole3300 He was not diagnosed until mid-2016; it’s very unlikely that he already had it three years prior.
@482jpsquared
@482jpsquared 3 жыл бұрын
@@medmac2112 Actually, there's no way of telling one way or the other, but it's likely something had emerged years before it was detected and diagnosed.
@sonic-therapy9495
@sonic-therapy9495 3 жыл бұрын
Alex’s blah fest was actually brilliant. To me he was expressing their career and time together while forging one of the greatest & most influential bands of all time. Then, in later age finally receiving a phone call to notify him that Rush had FINALLY been inducted (after years of eligibility). Just my takeaway.
@allghilliedup21
@allghilliedup21 3 жыл бұрын
1:58 “and those who are gone”, man I’m probably wrong but that might be a reference to his tragedy. That was so heartwarming.
@bradleyvincemusic7819
@bradleyvincemusic7819 3 жыл бұрын
Probably more referring to John Rutsey
@nathanfreeman3217
@nathanfreeman3217 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no question he was talking about his first daughter and first wife. It took him two years of just driving his motorcycle finding his soul to get over them.
@glengamble526
@glengamble526 3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyvincemusic7819 no, cause he was talking about families. And then he said that.
@evracer
@evracer 3 жыл бұрын
There are several being referenced. Not only his daughter and wife....but John Rutsey their photographer they lost along the way as well. Knowing Neil it was truly as a reference to all. He wouldn't have left anyone out in sincerity.
@glengamble526
@glengamble526 3 жыл бұрын
@@evracer no,meh,literally,says ,right before it ‘the family’s that ground us’. He’s referring to their actual families.
@israelquezada9936
@israelquezada9936 Жыл бұрын
Alex's speech was a satirical middle finger to the joke that is the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, it was awesome!
@jayrussell3796
@jayrussell3796 Жыл бұрын
Words really can't describe how much I enjoyed that speech
@cardtrix1970
@cardtrix1970 3 жыл бұрын
What's funny, is that I recall Geddy wearing a T-Shirt that stated "Blah, Blah, Blah" during some of their concerts.
@ahogg5960
@ahogg5960 2 жыл бұрын
And Geddy references it during their speech inducting Yes a couple of years later
@HawkFest
@HawkFest 3 жыл бұрын
3:32 They don't call their fans "toxic" : they are true, humble and grateful, as they are supremely talented artsits.
@TheClaqueson
@TheClaqueson 2 жыл бұрын
What a gem those 3 are. Makes me so proud to be Canadian. Thank you RUSH.
@jhgfdsertuiokjhg
@jhgfdsertuiokjhg 2 жыл бұрын
Alex’s speach moved me to tears. Wow, who would have known.
@bruceh92
@bruceh92 2 жыл бұрын
When Alex was talking his parents disapproval in the beginning, those blah blahs were the most touching.
@mrjovialjoval5781
@mrjovialjoval5781 2 жыл бұрын
Always strikes me how well spoken Neil is.... Ged and Alex are well spoken in their own way but Neil..... He had a awesome voice
@kvoltti
@kvoltti 3 жыл бұрын
The speeches were perfect, Neil, profound and deep, Geddy, heartfelt, Alex. Just plain fun.
@dianaa9826
@dianaa9826 3 жыл бұрын
Ladies and Gentlemen , a standing ovation to the GREATEST band in history !!!!! RUSH=LEGENDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@_pedrohenriquebp
@_pedrohenriquebp 3 жыл бұрын
The greatest speech of all time
@alexanderbreest1647
@alexanderbreest1647 4 жыл бұрын
The band that truly inspired me to play the drums! From the beginning, 11yr old boy to NOW 51yr old boy. The passion must live on! 🤩🤟
@nationaltrevor255
@nationaltrevor255 3 жыл бұрын
You have to hand it to Alex. How many acceptance speeches do you remember? Thank you fellas for bending my head for decades. RIP Neil.. Legend.
@melodicaether6294
@melodicaether6294 2 жыл бұрын
It will never be forgotten and should be included in the archives for eternity
@steverossi1271
@steverossi1271 3 жыл бұрын
Alex’a speech was so moving I began to well up with tears. He has such a wonderful way of saying what was on his mind. I will miss them all greatly.
@franciskhoury4288
@franciskhoury4288 3 жыл бұрын
They all nailed it. My favorite moment is Alex's rendition of Tom Sawyer at 4:40.
@larry4186
@larry4186 2 жыл бұрын
You can't Blah Blah Blah. To hell with critic's
@PeytonDrums05
@PeytonDrums05 2 жыл бұрын
I've always thought Alex is the kid, Neil's the dad and Geddy's the mom. One happy family lol
@Mike-jk3fo
@Mike-jk3fo Жыл бұрын
This will go down in history as the greatest induction speech ever.
@rmkw4291
@rmkw4291 3 жыл бұрын
Neil's speech is so poetic, no wonder he wrote the lyrics.
@austinbrownepercussion
@austinbrownepercussion 3 жыл бұрын
It’s hilarious the man who never liked meet and greets starts the speeches😂
@utubedestroysmytime
@utubedestroysmytime 3 жыл бұрын
He was so damn proud you can tell.
@kevinkline7242
@kevinkline7242 4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Alex was also a politician.
@NileKelly
@NileKelly 3 ай бұрын
Yes, Alex is a BLAH-tian.
@okwstudios
@okwstudios 3 жыл бұрын
It must’ve taken Alex a long time to write such a deep and moving speech
@melodicaether6294
@melodicaether6294 2 жыл бұрын
He had a team of the best writers to prepare for this
@JohnvanCapel
@JohnvanCapel Жыл бұрын
Fun fact, he actually did spend a long time writing a real acceptance speech, then decided to do this last-minute. Hence why Geddy Lee and Neal Peart were pretending to whack him on the head with their awards and mouthing profanities at him. They were expecting him to do the normal speech.
@VideoMask93
@VideoMask93 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnvanCapel Was it last-minute? I remember Geddy saying on That Metal Show that he did have a real speech written, but I wonder if it couldn't have been a pretext and he'd planned this all along.
@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid
@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid Жыл бұрын
​@@VideoMask93Alex said himself that he thought of the idea while watching the other inductees give all these long speeches, and thought everyone was just going on and on like 'blah blah blah'. He only decided to go for it as he was walking up the steps to the stage.
@VideoMask93
@VideoMask93 Жыл бұрын
@@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid Dang, that's amazing then.
@bajawildman1
@bajawildman1 Жыл бұрын
Rush was the first band I saw in concert at the Michigan Palace in 1974. I was 15. They were great and so loud! They opened for Kiss. I immediately bought Fly By Night and have never stopped listening. I just discovered their acceptance speech minutes ago and had to watch Alex twice (so far). I'm literally in tears as I laugh my ass off. I love you guys!!
@bajawildman1
@bajawildman1 Жыл бұрын
Correction: I went out immediately and bought their first album. Fly By Night of course came out in '75
@MarcosScanavachi
@MarcosScanavachi Жыл бұрын
Today, ten years later, both drummers on this stage already gone and now rest among the stars 🥺
@rdhorsey9081
@rdhorsey9081 Жыл бұрын
Every person who has dedicated a good part of their life to being a true fan of Rock and Roll music, and especially those who have dedicated themselves to RUSH - their music and their career, completely understood every word that Alex Lifeson spoke. Браво Александар, Геди и Нил.
@rdhorsey9081
@rdhorsey9081 8 ай бұрын
@luke5100 Geez, I know it's cold outside, but loosen those pants around your brains. It's Rock and Roll - all entertainment and fun. Take a pill. Leave us rock n rollers alone.
@LPJack02
@LPJack02 2 жыл бұрын
RIP the two members of Rush John Rutsey (July 23, 1952 - May 11, 2008), aged 55 Neil Peart (September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020), aged 67 You both will always be remembered as legends.
@paulhabat4217
@paulhabat4217 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Alex's VERY ARTICULATE speech !!!
@javabeanz8549
@javabeanz8549 2 жыл бұрын
after watching news in Autumn 2021, I have to say that Alex makes about a million times more sense that creepy Joe
@melodicaether6294
@melodicaether6294 2 жыл бұрын
@@javabeanz8549 A true wordsmith
@rayberczik7251
@rayberczik7251 3 жыл бұрын
I remember watching that and I about fell on the floor laughing, a perfect display of humor and sarcasm at the same time!
@markhealey3660
@markhealey3660 4 жыл бұрын
An amazing band, loved by millions now and millions more tomorrow! We love you guys! ❤️ Thanks Neil for the inspiration!
@jimyoung9262
@jimyoung9262 3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the amount of effort the HOF deserves
@BUNKERJR53
@BUNKERJR53 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Rock Bands to ever walk the planet!!! Rest in Peace Neil!
@pkfloyd6381
@pkfloyd6381 3 жыл бұрын
The part when he said blah really got me
@jamiereevesmagic2060
@jamiereevesmagic2060 3 жыл бұрын
I come back to visit this monthly.
@grahamstuart9432
@grahamstuart9432 3 жыл бұрын
About a minute into Alex's speech the other two realise that this is not going to stop Anytime soon
@morlokkurak4763
@morlokkurak4763 3 жыл бұрын
OMG. Alex said it all. So articulate and succinct. Truth just flows out of him like the glorious music that he plays. How can anyone top that? The speech of speeches! That last part, really, right up there with the Bible.
@deanwells501
@deanwells501 2 ай бұрын
Alex Lifeson gave the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the exact amount of seriousness that it deserves.
@rodrigofernandes7637
@rodrigofernandes7637 2 жыл бұрын
I cry everytime I see that video. It's a masterpiece of Rush. Neil's speech is so emotional, and Alex.... Speechless!!! Fantastic!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@johnandrews3568
@johnandrews3568 2 жыл бұрын
Sad to see Alex, Ged, Neil, Dave and Taylor on stage and know two of them are gone (way too soon). Best speeches ever. RIP Pratt and T.
@williamjamesayers7719
@williamjamesayers7719 2 жыл бұрын
Neil Peart was so very well spoken, and presented the lyrics of a song like a balanced majestic dance. Geddy Lee's affirmation of two partner's that could carry them through almost four decades in such a passionate expressive way, only shows how much they are more than bandmates but brothers. Alex's speech was completely 'emotional', coming from the kraken that could always command a stage with his six string. Geddy, Alex and Neil (R.I.P. good sir, we all love you) your music will always be heard, remembered and continue to rock throughout many continuing decades to come. Much love from your dedicated fanbase and congratulations on your induction, as this was very much deserved.
@gamertagdude1239
@gamertagdude1239 2 жыл бұрын
Man, seeing Taylor jump around and have that look of pure joy and proudness, it’s just all the more painful knowing that he’s gone. Neil also looks really proud too, and his speech was beautiful. Rip to 2 of the best drummers ever ❤️
@agunsux
@agunsux 4 жыл бұрын
One only can beat this Alex Lifeson acceptance speech: When Little Richard inductee Otis Redding.
@pierceelyhibionada342
@pierceelyhibionada342 3 жыл бұрын
Rick Wakeman,.......
@SteveBello
@SteveBello 4 жыл бұрын
Alex brought the house down!!!
@tinfoilhatter
@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын
a brilliant 'steal' of the 99%, lo-hanging 'fruit'! outrageous!
@speeddevil8763
@speeddevil8763 3 жыл бұрын
No offense, your profile pic looks like a 60 year old 66Samus
@michaelwayne7887
@michaelwayne7887 3 жыл бұрын
Lerxst's acceptance speech so clearly and eloquently captures what the RRHOF, it's benefactors, and it's directors embody.
@ATrainGames
@ATrainGames 3 жыл бұрын
Greatest acceptance speech EVER. And a big F.U. to the haters.
@jasonwilliams6005
@jasonwilliams6005 3 жыл бұрын
Best acceptance speeches ever.
@curtarmmar
@curtarmmar Жыл бұрын
These guys are in a league of their own. Not only are they incredibly skilled, creative and groundbreaking musicians, they are genuinely fun dudes!
@kdee8166
@kdee8166 3 жыл бұрын
Rush inspire sheer elation in me. A band like no other, simply superb. RIP Neil.
@miguelangelgarciareyes121
@miguelangelgarciareyes121 4 жыл бұрын
The best band :3
@aitsaari1481
@aitsaari1481 3 жыл бұрын
AlwayS, THE Greatest! Ever. Period.
@daveletwak3122
@daveletwak3122 Жыл бұрын
Greatest induction speech ever!! Long live RUSH💥💥💥
@davidp2888
@davidp2888 3 жыл бұрын
Alex nailed it. Every blah-ing word.
@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid
@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid Жыл бұрын
Was about to comment about how eloquent and poetic Neil's speech was... then Alex started talking and made me tear up. What a beautiful speech!
@davidreichert9392
@davidreichert9392 3 жыл бұрын
1:57 I admit that put a tear in my eye.
@SuperJffry
@SuperJffry Жыл бұрын
How crazy is it you have a band and all three members were pretty much the best in their instrument class . I’ll miss Neil, what a genius
@kaanaslan3003
@kaanaslan3003 3 жыл бұрын
I freaking love Alex Lifeson.
@rubbersole79
@rubbersole79 3 жыл бұрын
I've loved this band since I first heard "All the Worlds a Stage" in 1976.
@TheStepmonkey
@TheStepmonkey 2 жыл бұрын
4:43 I died at this part 😂 Alex speech is genius!
@paulocraice
@paulocraice 2 жыл бұрын
Making fun of Geddys high pitching voice.
@DRUmBEaTTS
@DRUmBEaTTS Жыл бұрын
Greatest acceptance speech of all time!!! Has me in tears every time I hear it! 😂 Bravo Alex!
@paulbuxton1326
@paulbuxton1326 3 жыл бұрын
Best trio ever 🎶🙏
@ekuryluk
@ekuryluk Жыл бұрын
I've watched this dozens of times. Each time I laugh so hard, it's as if I'm hearing Alex's speech for the first time. If I'm having a bad day I come here. Pro tip: Click on "Show more" and then "Show Transcript" above. It doesn't disappoint.
@Drewg351
@Drewg351 3 жыл бұрын
Cmon these guys should've been inducted years ago. The fact it took this long was a complete joke. Dave Grohl said it best in an earlier speech that night about how ridiculous it was that RUSH wasn't already in the RRHOF, going so far as to call out "Rolling Stone magazine" for their utter bias against RUSH. Each one of these musicians was at the very top of their game. It's ridiculous it took this long.
@willlock3644
@willlock3644 2 жыл бұрын
Hence Alex’s blah speech….
@rabarebra
@rabarebra 2 жыл бұрын
It's even more ridiculous that Iron Maiden and Judas Priest is not inducted. No need for them to be now.
@bartonpercival3216
@bartonpercival3216 Жыл бұрын
@@rabarebra And also Scorpions!!!!!!!!!! 😱
@rabarebra
@rabarebra Жыл бұрын
@@bartonpercival3216 Scorpions? LOL. Ze germans, they don't belong there at all, so mediocre music. To be in this stupid hall of fame you need to have influenced others. Scorpions haven't influenced anybody.
@bartonpercival3216
@bartonpercival3216 Жыл бұрын
@@rabarebra Your opinion ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!
@manakin5
@manakin5 Жыл бұрын
A perfect coda to watching the three speeches from the band is to watch the DVD extra of their Dinner at a hunting lodge. You see the embodiment of their relations with each other and that not only were they an incredible band and creative force, they were also three chums who got along so well and cracked each other up constantly.
@vickvalkyrie
@vickvalkyrie 4 жыл бұрын
alex: bla bla bla bla blaaaaa everybody: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA WUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
@thr3LoadR
@thr3LoadR 6 ай бұрын
This never....EVER....gets old. All of it, but of course Lerxst's speech is the icing on many cakes.
@alexanderh6606
@alexanderh6606 3 жыл бұрын
When Alex said “Bleh” that really hit me in the feels. I really felt that.
@melodicaether6294
@melodicaether6294 2 жыл бұрын
I think either the 12th or 13th blah really touched me
@ColonelJessup
@ColonelJessup 2 ай бұрын
Geddy and Neil’s speeches were sincere, genuine and gracious to say the least. They didn’t throw any political bs in there, nor did they have any chips on their shoulders,just right to the point. It was inspirational to say the least.
@luvsic35
@luvsic35 3 жыл бұрын
When he said “blah blah blah”, I felt that
@user-qx1zt8mq4q
@user-qx1zt8mq4q 3 жыл бұрын
Good God i've watched this 15 times now ! They are a true class act . Rest in peace Mr. Pert and Thank You guys for the music .
@edwardbliss8931
@edwardbliss8931 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to do Alex's acceptance speech in front of my boss after I tell him I quit my job
@shelleyharris2850
@shelleyharris2850 3 жыл бұрын
Very touching, a trio of greatness. Peace and blessings. 🙏⚖
@WorldWidedog0
@WorldWidedog0 Жыл бұрын
1:04 absolutely breaks my heart to hear now. As a massive fan of both Rush and Foo Fighters it hurts knowing neither Neil or Taylor will be there to be part of the ceremony.
@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid
@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid Жыл бұрын
Umm... Foo Fighters got into the RRHOF in 2021, when Taylor was still very much alive. He was there.
@WorldWidedog0
@WorldWidedog0 Жыл бұрын
@@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid Im talking about both Neil and Taylor being there together.
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