RUSH - Live at the Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA - 1990/03/08 - Presto Tour

Setlist (incomplete show):
Subdivisions 00:01
Superconductor 05:50
Show Don't Tell 11:30
The Pass 17:50
Closer to the Heart 23:05
Manhattan Project 28:12
Scars 33:18
War Paint 38:08
Tom Sawyer 44:00
Medley:
2112: Overture 49:44
La Villa Strangiato 53:28
In the Mood 58:23
NOTE!!! This isn't the whole concert. The full show but lower quality is here: • RUSH - Live at The Pal...
Other recording of this tour is here: • RUSH - Live at Shoreli...

[@kenwinkler2354]

Rush gave me a lifetime of wonder, and the older I get, the deeper the appreciation grows.

[@peteranserin3708]

Wonder? What the fk?

[@The3289691]

As a musician, I totally share that opinion. I’ve been playing for better than 40 years and when I watch these guys, I feel like I don’t know a damn thing about my instrument. 😂. There’s a LOT going on when these three play.

[@CharlesRBiggs]

Was just saying that tonight, brother. So grateful for over 35 years with RUSH as my soundtrack of life and family. Such wonder!! It captures our imaginations.

[@superslayerguy]

Rush was so strong in their Presto/RTB era, it's a very overlooked part of their history

[@ianmartinez2771]

😢😢😢😅 😊BN😊. N.

[@bigbudzskrilla6617]

The encore medley was kind-of cheap...

[@Marcio-kv4uk]

Agree. The álbuns have great songwriting with catchy songs and great lyrics. I personally like more the Presto and later albums

[@PandorasCrate0]

Presto is in my top 5 favorite Rush albums.

[@krag5979]

I've been having nightly listens of Presto lately and HYF, so much energy in these albums

[@jerryneal-dnr731]

I think this was when Geddy's voice was in its prime. He sounds just like the albums here with no straining at all on the high notes. The Presto material sounds exactly like it did on the album. Just flawless.

[@nickavenoso7851]

I agree. Presto is an underrated album, imo. Everybody shits on it but I think it’s really good.

[@2ToyBoys]

@@nickavenoso7851 .I really love Presto....It's one of my all time favorites!!!

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@2ToyBoys Yeah, for some reason a lot of people shit on it, because it’s more poppier and has a thin mix. But, that doesn’t really bother me, because the instrumentation on this album is just incredible, and Neil’s lyrics are incredible as well.

[@DannyBoi2112]

@@2ToyBoys Presto is definetely in my top 5 Rush albums

[@2ToyBoys]

@@nickavenoso7851 I think it sounds really modern......even now....

[@zackthebongripper7274]

Let's be real, losing any one of these guys would end Rush. They are all irreplaceable. The greatest rock band.

[@RyanHeinz]

Seeing your comment now just broke my heart. RUSH forever 🙏

[@clodoaldovanucidineli4492]

Únicos! Rush vive !

[@prajnachan333]

Just like Zeppelin 👍 🕉

[@Billy-m8l]

It did.

[@benfillmore3621]

As much as I will miss Neil, I hope Rush still plays a few more shows. Honestly, they are the greatest band ever.

[@1teamski]

Rest in Peace Neil. You will be well and truly missed from this Earth.

[@ericking4072]

@rj zander YES,HE HAD HIDDEN THE FACT THAT HE HAD GLIOBLASTOMA FOR 3 1/2 YEARS.SULLY ERNA(GODSMACK )WAS PRETTY CLOSE TO HIM&SAID FOR LAST 3 MONTHS NEIL WAS WHEELCHAIR BOUND&LOST ABILITY TO SPEAK.I'VE NEVER HAD ANY ENTERTAINMENT HUMAN AFFECT ME FROM SUCH A YOUNG AGE(ABOUT 12)I'M 52 NOW AND PERCUSSION HAS RULED MY LIFE FOR 40+YEARS BECAUSE OF MR PEART.WITHOUT OBCESSING OVER MY DRUMS AWHILE BACK MY LIFE MAY HAVE HAD A MUCH MORE TRAGIC OUTCOME.ALL THE TIME I THOUGHT HE WAS IMMORTAL,BUT NOPE....ANOTHER HUMAN LIKE US😢

[@canadude6401]

31:05 _Imagine a man, where it all began_

[@Mozart1220]

@@ericking4072 The wheelchair unable to speak is on;y a rumor. It's been rebuked by close friends.

[@maziu27]

@@ericking4072 the wheelchair and the not being able to talk was proven false

[@ericking4072]

@@maziu27 🤔🤔🤔🤔UMMM,TRY TO KEEP UP.ALL YOU HAFTA DO IS PREREAD!

[@ciadella1971]

Somebody did a great job upscaling this show.

[@timothymidgett9730]

A very humble drummer who never sought the spotlight and never sought fame, best percussionist ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wadejones3644]

Being into Rush since 74 ! Why they so good year after year ??? Can't figure it ...

[@bradpolovin1819]

The greatest

[@justinfontaine5539]

And 2 hours before he did this he rode his BMW motorcycle 300 miles to get to the show and changed the oil... Come on.. And we accept today's BS?? Losers go home and eat a bullet

[@kavemankarl2588]

He was indeed unusually reserved for a guy who is considered to have been one of the best rock drummers that ever lived... but his drum kit... now that wasn't humble lol. But his wide range of styles, often within the same song, genuinely commanded the equipment, it wasn't just for show. In fact, he rarely brought to the stage the full kit he used in studio. One rare chance we had to see the full Monty was when he performed on Letterman.

[@hwinangkoso]

He’s kinda an extreme at that imo. But if he feels that way then so be it. Fans of pop groups are sometimes so toxic and intrusive.

[@jerman2003]

I love watching Alex playing live. He’s always smiling and having a blast.

[@craigroberts1670]

He's a very funny guy in general. Yeah, a bit of a ham. Wish I had a hairstyle like he's got, very 80s Hybrid. Presto seems to have gotten a lot of flak for whatever reason. But I love THIS song. Its pretty straight ahead for Rush, Neil is playing with a lot of rock power on this one, a more simple drum attack. Its all good.

[@ivm70]

Superconduc-TRRRRRRRR!

[@joelalexander4513]

The album got flak because I believe it was thinnish sounding, like GUP was. Nowadays, tho..forget it. The fans can beef it up pretty easy,...but carefully...respectfully.

[@bremen8860]

When I was 15 in 1975 I was in a K-Mart feeding my model building habit and I meandered over to the record aisle...they were vinyl then kids, and I came across a band I'd never heard of named Rush. All The World's A Stage. The cover looked so cool. I bought the album instead of the 55 Chevy Belair model that I had intended to buy. I took it home and put it on my 8 track, AM/FM record player combo....hey it had 2 way speakers! Anyway Bastille Day starts and I'm hooked on the riff and guitar tone to start with...I'm a guitarist see. I listened to the entire album while staring at all the pictures on the album sleeve. I was blown away. I was taken aback at first by Geddy's vocals but it grew on me because it fit the music and the lyrics. Incredible lyrics. Incredible bass playing. Incredible drumming. Music that reached me and touched my soul. I have listened to every phase of Rush. Alex Lifeson has been an inspiration to my playing. His tone and style is constantly evolving. Thank you Rush for so many years of inspiring and incredible music. RIP Neil Peart.

[@ryerob741]

that's crazy Seneca Guns.....as your story line went along I realized I must have done that too...with Rush and many others.....tough choice, lol... 55 chevy or Rush...bam Rush it is, 15 in 75 yep, we were much alike! I must have listened to Fly By Night (headphones) layin in bed on school nights, till 3am a hundred times, just the way it was....

[@JohnSmith-ye5ft]

Working Man did for me in '74, my brother made a metal cassette tape copy from a friend of his Master vinyl. I loved Finding My Way and don't get me started on 2112 … Lol

[@elbee5191]

Man... you're about a year ahead of this album's release... I was there, too.

[@ryerob741]

@@elbee5191 FYI 'Rush" released 3/1/74 (recorded with John Rutsey on drums!) "Fly by Night" released 2/15/75 "Caress of Steel" released 9/24/75 "2112" released 4/1/76 "A Farewell to Kings" released 9/1/77

[@hemmohoving2558]

Yeah right , All the world's a stage was released in '76.

[@NerdFestUK]

“Suddenly you were gone... from all the lives you left your mark upon.” - Neil Peart.

[@MitchellRoboto]

I was at this show and it was my first 'big venue' concert. I never knew recordings of this performance existed. I was 18 at the time of this concert and now I'm one day away from 48. 30 years later this performance still holds up perfectly and is exactly as I remember it. I'm still friends with the girl who got the tickets and we still talk about this show like we just walked out of the Palace. Happy early birthday to me! This video is an unexpected treat.

[@SnowdogPL]

Thanks!!! I'm always happy memories of people who were at RUSH concerts many years ago :) Good luck!!!

[@kellyb9904]

yeah, I was 16 when I saw this in Cleveland and somewhat into Rush. Got BLOWN AWAY that night. LOVE that it is out here. Many shows since.

[@patrickmadden9890]

I was there, too, and we're roughly the same age. Very cool

[@glossjos]

I was there as well. 20 years old at the time. I had gotten fired from a crummy job at Meijer that same day. Things picked from here on out. :)

[@patricsalada4313]

I was also there, was to the rear of the palace.had just gotten married and the wife did not want to go...she now regrets it. when they played subdivisions the place vibrated, you could feel the power the put out, a very incredible and loud show

[@kitrichardson5573]

Geddy Lee- singing lead vocals, while he’s playing a synthesizer and the bass guitar and working foot pedals. That’s the reason they were a three-piece band.

[@j_freed]

Is Geddy the blonde fellow? He's not doing very much, it looks very suspicious...

[@MySpartans11]

j freed Idk if you’re joking but no that blonde guy is Alex Lifeson

[@jsmctch]

(that blonde guy) plays guitars, mandolin, moog taurus bass pedals, and midi controller pedals to trigger digital samples, and sings harmony....but other than that, nah he's not doing much...hahaha

[@davidfitzgerald9449]

He is the reason they were able to explore so many different levels of diversity, but they still rocked before Geddy incorporated those instruments.

[@Stryder46]

@@j_freed, go back to your boy bands.

[@kingsethos5108]

Unbelievable! KZbin! This is the first Rush concert I ever went to and I am standing first row right under Alex Lifeson. Tix were $100 and worth every bit.

[@mattmarkus4868]

This was my first Rush concert too, just a kid!

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Nice!

[@dennishays9602]

My first Rush concert. Traveled 15 hours in a Greyhound to get there.

[@tchow99]

I made many road trips and flew to see them too. RUSH fans are one of a kind and RUSH will never be replaced...

[@tonydardi332]

T Chow Yep.... I pawned my guitar and drove 11 hours one way to see them. As soon as the concert was over I drove 11 hours back and went straight in to work that morning. No joke.... three of us did exactly that.

[@thomashumphrey4953]

Where in Canada??

[@neil2945]

That's awesome 👍

[@kingsethos5108]

My first show too. Wow, man....15 hours? That's dedication!

[@pablorozas1534]

Every time I see and hear "Rush", they impress me, no matter the year, they always get over it. They really are incredible. Greetings from Chile.

[@albiss1164]

Rush's magical musicality has been feeding my soul for more than 35 years, and counting...

[@timbishop97]

Me too buddy, and I couldn't have said it better!

[@whataboutrob442]

Subdivisions always gets to me! Masterpiece...

[@MrDuneedon]

I saw Rush at this same venue six years later -- my first Rush concert ever!

[@Meatball2022]

Test for echo / counterparts?

[@Meatball2022]

Funny enough this was my first rush concert. The presto tour. But in Miami.

[@MrDuneedon]

@@Meatball2022 TFE (October 1996). Yeah, I was INVITED to the Counterparts tour (1994?) but had to pass.

[@Meatball2022]

@ my first was presto. Saw every one after that.

[@webwizah2199]

This is the Ludwig kit that sounded the best of all Rush albums. Great look and punchy sound.

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

Peart in his prime . The man was just lethal. All three of the boys laid it down at this concert.

[@superslayerguy]

I'd say Neil's prime was probably around 1974-2015

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

@@superslayerguy Not sure when Tect for Echo came out but to me that was high point for Neil's drumming . I just love that whole album.

[@felsinferguson1125]

I never saw a show of theirs (granted, only managed to get to 8 of them) where they DIDN'T "lay it down". Then pick it back up and stick it to the wall. And lay it down again. If there was ever a bad Rush concert, I've never heard of it.

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

@@felsinferguson1125 Well said.. I swat them several times.. The last time was on my 50 birthday in Calgary at their last tour. Inspiring band and the huge part of my the soundtrack of my life.

[@rshcry24]

I'll never understand why they never played Superconductor live very much after this tour. It was such a good, upbeat song. It would have been cool to hear that one brought back on a later tour.

[@pumpkinking5174]

Rush music.....the well spring from which I've drank my entire life. Farewell to one of the three travelers.

[@FrankJSelkeIV]

yes, three weary travelers

[@imyourgodmachine]

The most influential, technical, and humble Prog band of all time. Prove me wrong.

[@donreed]

08/11/24: OK. By fiat, you're wrong.

[@gdkopinionator4356]

The last tour that Neil did w/ double kicks. I also loved how the drumheads were basically plain with a small rock,paper,scissors graphic across the front.

[@DweirdO18]

The Pass really is a beautiful piece of music

[@patrickthometz6365]

My sister took her own life when I was young. That song makes me think of her and understand her a bit more.

[@CasualUrbanAnxiety-w1p]

I caught this tour at Maple Leaf Gardens. I took a GCT package up from the Kingston area. It was an amazing show. The crowds were still cheering as they piled out of MLG into the night. The guy behind me passed out during Voivod and missed the entire Rush show. He'll take that mistake to the grave.

[@tchow99]

For all of those that put the clips online I thank you. This is musical history and to capture any of it no matter what the condition is worthy of saving. And with RUSH it is all great no matter the condition! RIP Professor

[@hermanhelmich]

The professor,,, all the best maestro

[@greensombrero3641]

Presto is a lovely album. The Pass is a fantastic song.

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Rush had the coolest 70s music, the coolest 80s music, and some of the best 90s stuff too. They could play anything and they shifted their genre each decade, such an amazing band.

[@melonygunter6147]

OMG !!! My heart is very heavy 😢. I lost my hero on 01/07/20. Near the saddest day of my life . Love Rush as a whole and will never let Neil out of my heart ! Thanks for all and God bless all of you !

[@stephenkerrigan2813]

I have followed Rush for 38 years , always listening to them, never tire of this blasting into my eardrums, hearing the bass, guitar, drums, synths, every beat! Its great when music of this quality is made and Rush will live on forever.

[@johnwilmoth6820]

I saw the PRESTO tour in Largo Md ( Capital Center) and they had 2 giant Rabbits 1 on each side of the stage .... ROLL THE BONES PRESTO COUNTERPARTS were actually. my 3 favorite s . Unfortunately they tore the Capital Center do own not long after the COUNTERPARTS tour which would be my laSt time seeing the BOYYZ live .The memories and the library of music they have given us .I'm 60 and I've been a fan since I was 16. I remember waiting for tickets to go on sale and camping out all night to get them . And not being able to sleep the night before the show .It was like waiting for my brother to come visit .... Im Honored & proud to be a RUSH FAN ...

[@timcole421]

This exact show was my first ever concert, I was 15 at the time and had to lie to my parents about where I was going to be able to go to the next state with older kids. Learned a lot that day. I did get caught but not in too much trouble. My mother passed away in 2014 of brain cancer at 66. I just learned that Neil passed at 67 from brain cancer as well. Rest in peace legend.

[@ixxgxx]

My Rebuilt Life thanks for posting this. Saw them same tour in Seattle. Thy had the rabbit coming out of the hat stage prop.

[@ericking4072]

😪😪😪

[@robertkroberjr.157]

My Rebuilt Life So Sorry for your loss 😢 RIP NEIL and your Mom 🙏❤️

[@kingsethos5108]

My first Rush show as well....nice to meet a fellow audience member.

[@timcole421]

@@kingsethos5108 Shared this space in time, sight and sound unaware of each others existence until a random moment on a thing called the "internet" some 30 years later. Too cool man.

[@canadude6401]

Neil was a man you fully admired _while_ he was alive (we didn't have to wait for his death to fully appreciate him). Thanks to KZbin and the internet, we can all continue to enjoy him in all of his glory. I don't play the drums, but his words and his books and mostly his determination to get past truly painful life experiences have really inspired me to be the best I can be. I continuously work every day at being 100% loving and appreciating every hour of every day. 19:14 *"all of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by the stars"* Thank you Professor. You won't be forgotten sir.

[@metalmike570]

Yes he could have been and was admired as a man, not just possibly the best progressive rock drummer of all time. In death though it seems who the person was is amplified many times over - resonation. Then you can fully feel the impact that someone had or has. Surely you are punched in the face when you heard the news. Double whammy when Eddie Van Halen passed too. These guys are innovators, artists and in their own right, geniuses. Love how it's the arts that truly inspire us more than something AI. The reason is that we have hearts, we are mortal and AI just doesn't care.

[@jevs1964]

I was at this concert. Top Notch!

[@rushguy1]

10:55 Holy SHIT, Neil. Rest in power.

[@raitisfreimanis]

Looks incredible even at 0,5 playback speed.

[@Yes-gz9qs]

The power and speed + precision is incredible.

[@jsmctch]

0:10 - 101:13.....HOLY SHIT NEIL !!! Its been a long ride, it was a privilege to have caught it a very early age. RIP Professor... Be with Selena and Jaqueline again

[@canadude6401]

it's like a triple ending! So great!

[@kevinkowalski9174]

Phenomenal

[@magnum8193]

I had a very similar experience. I was in K-mart also looking at all the cool battleship models I had saved up for. And i happened to look in a discount bin with albums in it and I pulled the Exit Stage Left/Moving Pictures double album. The cover art instantly grabbed me and I brought it home and sat in front of my dad’s stereo and listened to the glorious sounds of yyz with that incredible drum solo in the middle of it. Been a rush fanatic ever since.

[@alexmurphy5289]

Greatest live band ever. Greatest trio of all time and in my opinion greatest band ever but that's debatable. What's not debatable is how phenomenal they are live, especially given how technical their music is and just three men. Holy. Shit.

[@boofert.washington2499]

I'm probably a bit younger than you, so my taste is a little different. My favorite trio is Motorhead. Rush is the truth, tho. They were bad to the bone.

[@bryanknechtel8001]

If you like trios , Canadian trios, that play complex music, you can't do better than no means no. Besides rush that is.

[@PD-jj4fo]

They’re the only group in the world I would pay a ridiculous ticket price to see. I wish I did, but I didn’t

[@brandonbelt5055]

I saw them for the first time sixteen days after this show. Truly magical. I think Presto! is very underrated and the last truly great album they put out.

[@adenihil]

You know when you’re watching something that makes you so happy and so sad at the same time ; you can’t stop watching & sobbing... and laughing and weeping then smiling... 😢😀🥺😭... Man I love those guys. RIP Professor.

[@edwardwilliams6514]

Man, I had the lower quality for years. This is fantastic.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Just about every single song they play is an amazing air drum session. Thank you Neil Peart for all the many years of your brilliance behind the kits you played. Will love and continue to listen what you left behind for us and miss you dearly. R.I.P. The Professor.

[@Aidenbro-s2k]

As I remember that it’s been nearly a year since Neil’s passing it’s hard to keep a dry eye. Neil, we weren’t family. We’re just fans. But we sure love and respect you. Let’s hope the next generation never forgets your contributions.

[@27pugsly]

They sound so on top of their game! The good old days can't stay young forever, best Ive heard of them!

[@canadude6401]

Rush in Rio is really really good too. Also includes a documentary on the band.

[@VoodooCrab]

I love that version of Subdivisions.

[@barrygerenski6259]

This was my very first Rush show it took place in FL the Presto tour. I was about 18 and got second row front center was my seat the closest I would have ever got to see Rush I loved it when the two rabbits inflated on stage and one rabbit shot the other great concert. Rush is always a class act!!!

[@daveberswick5372]

Rushs sound man deserves credit. What a great mix. Not a bad trio.

[@klc758]

Not bad???? One of the greatest bands ever if not the greatest.

[@yoyoyowazupdog]

I was at this show. My first concert. I still have the ticket, a mint conditioned program and a T-shirt. I have seen so many concerts since then and this one will always be my favorite. Thank you for posting this as I now get to relive the moment...brings tears to my eyes. RIP Neil, thank you for the joy you gave me over the years.

[@timcole421]

My mind is blown this is on here. My first concert. I was 15 at the time and made up a story of what I was doing to my parents so I could go unsupervised with some older, and quite honestly asshole friends. Huge memories.....so glad this exists. I know it was a 2 day show, I believe it was the second night I went to but not positive.

[@dianeprigge595]

I love listening to this Canadian band...!!!

[@Yyz1971]

Caught this tour in Jacksonville, FL!

[@sttvoyager1727]

Watch his every move.....SUPERCONDUCTOR WATCH HER EVERY MOVE... SUPERCONDUCTOR FANTASY FOR SALE......THATS ENTERTAINMENT...... What an amazing show. I saw this live at the convention center arena in San Antonio, Texas. It reminds me of how great Rush has been throughout my life. HOW LUCKY WE ALL ARE TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THIS GREATNESS FOR SO MANY YEARS.

[@jeffbellaire1632]

Cool! I was at this show!

[@elianad2083]

So in awe..every concert I went to. Just stood there and gawked. Always loved the rabbits on Tom Sawyer. Best band ever. Miss them. R.I.P Neil. Just brilliant.

[@tchow99]

Tammi Davidson catch the spirit catch a fish! Love the Rocking Rabbits too!

[@thediehardarkansasrazorbak7288]

Although the PROFESSOR has left us doesn't mean I'm gonna stop listening to Rush...RIP Neal!!!!

[@edyoung6756]

My wife and I saw them on this tour in my hometown of Greenville, SC. Our first Rush concert and their first gig on this tour. What a show! Talk about a tight performance! And now that Neil is gone it's such a bittersweet memory. What's worse is my wife passed from colon cancer three years later in 1993. If there is an afterlife, I hope somehow she has crossed paths with Neil and both can remember that show as a pleasant memory.

[@PatrickUTubeify]

My first of many Rush concerts, drove up from Columbia. The Old Municipal Auditorium was a very cramped venue, stood on the floor in general admission. Sorry about your wife. Cancer sucks.

[@edyoung6756]

@@PatrickUTubeify Thanks Patrick. Hope you and yours are doing well during this Coronavirus pandemic. Dang. Never thought I'd ever have to wish someone well through something as apocalyptic as a pandemic.

[@kavemankarl2588]

I'm not a hardcore fan of Rush per se but my ex-wife was and in the late 80's she dragged me to see Rush in Anaheim, CA and that night I became a hardcore fan of Rush live. I had never seen anything like that before, not from Van Halen, Boston, Aerosmith or any other show I had attended prior. Rush shows are very efficient, for lack of a better word, everything was so well organized the show went on without a glitch, which is rare. The band delivered the goods swiftly, from the opening with Tom Sawyer and the end with excerpts from 2112. Sound quality was stellar for an arena, I had seen Van Halen at that same venue some years before and the sound had been horrible. Rush sound engineers had planned this well in advance (I assume) with large acoustic panels strategically positioned to kill resonance and echo. I can still feel my bones vibrating as we were pounded with generous bass and kick-drum thumps. Speaking of drums I had never seen such a huge kit before, nor had I ever heard a better drummer, still haven't to this day. He really used all of his equipment both acoustic and electronic to effect. Best live performance I have ever attended, and by far.

[@PatrickUTubeify]

Kaveman Karl Cool that your wife is a hardcore fan of Rush! Rare bird. My wife would never listen to their music, nor attend one of their shows. I guess I shoulda asked that before proposing? LOL. I’ve always found the sound mix to be good at a Rush show. I believe Presto was the tour where they lowered the “mosquito netting” screens on all sides of the stage and flashed or projected lights onto the screens. I found that to be more odd than effective.

[@kavemankarl2588]

@@PatrickUTubeify She's a spirited girl that's for sure. She thought they had perfect rhythm for her dancing.

[@TRWilley]

SO glad to find this - I saw them exactly 1 month prior to this show, and I remember that when they did "Subdivisions," Alex's vocal was so deep it shook the amphitheater - after all these years I was starting to wonder if I remembered it correctly, but when I heard it here, it was like "yup, there it is."

[@williamdowden4494]

I was at this show. I took 2 friends who had never seen them preform. I am really hurting over the loss of Neil. I cry every time I listen to their music now.

[@bobbyploetz6315]

Love it! This is Rush at their best. They're making it look easy.

[@TheNagualZone]

How can 3 guys sound like 2 or 3 bands playing at the same time? their sound is HUGE!

[@x00p3]

By playing their balls off.

[@MackeyWilliams]

@@x00p3 using copious amounts of backing tracks including vocals didn't hurt either.

[@jackpfiester5013]

I really wish they had worked Show Don't Tell into their later tour setlists.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Nice to see this put on a DVD. Good Lord, I miss these guys.

[@nickavenoso7851]

Hope they release some concerts as live albums, like they did with AFTK, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, even though those were 40th anniversary, you get my point 😂

[@markb7067]

One of my favorite Rush tours. Loved the giant inflated dancing rabbits that emerged from the hats at the end.

[@zach_diecast_mansur]

I remember seeing them just a few years later on the Roll The Bones tour in Dallas, TX, and I remember thinking "yeah, they're new stuff is alright I guess," haha! Now it's classic rock in and of itself! Getting old is strange.

[@upperleftcoastchelseafan7718]

We all know musicianship is subjective and there is no one best player but Neil comes pretty damn close to being the one who could wear that moniker (RIP Mr. Pert). Alex isn't just an unbelievable rock guitar player, he's way beyond that, he is a guitar god and should be recognized for his greatness. His style and the stuff he plays is mind blowing. Geddy, well he's just a fantastic musician and his vocals are so unique, he just kind of brings it all full circle. What can you say, RUSH were just one of the greatest bands of all time. Ever since Neil died there has been nothing else allowed on all my playlists except RUSH.

[@robertwhitlow8957]

Rich, lush, complex songs performed live. Twenty years into their careers, these hard working musicians delivered a masterful show for their adoring fans. Presto! Beautiful sounds and sights, from before the internet, on the internet. Giant bunnies too.

[@jonathanrichard6881]

One of the best night's of my life was this Tour 1990 Presto Tour me and my friend Shane F. were Freshmen year in college . New Orleans,La. partied all night till next morning Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street. Shane if you happen to read this drop me a line. It's been 33 years my friend. Peace out , Jon

[@2kmetalhead]

Love Scars! Very underrated song from Rush. The standout track on Presto in my opinion. I saw this show at Irvine Meadows in July 1990. Killer! RIP Neil.

[@jimsmith625]

Love the drum kit here it's the best

[@wayneizer]

Love how much enjoyment they had playing together. Love ya Neil!! RIP!!!!

[@airl08]

for those listening on 2020 mourning our majesty NP and enjoying the holy triumvirate perform , I salute you

[@LimerickOfficial]

I salute your salute sir!

[@musicmandjd4470]

Does anybody else think that this is absolutely incredible and from 30 years ago...THE TALENT...MISS YOU N/P :(

[@sessionstu]

What a "blast from the past". Rush is one of those bands that never gets old. Even if you don't listen to any of their music for years or decades, when you hear it again, it's like an old friend.

[@DGIPA10]

My favorite drummer, my favorite lyricist and my favorite band ❤❤❤ RIP Neil Peart ❤

[@Sheercashmere]

SPECTACULAR DRESSERS!! Geddy, Alex and the man, Neil all GQ’d out…each one, a man’s man‼️ Love seeing them like this…they give us nothing but their very finest! Thanx, Rush‼️

[@pietrodesantis]

Rest in Percussion Neil Peart

[@Torgo1969]

Love it! Thanks for the smile in this time of mourning.

[@davesimancik4410]

Resonate In Percussion.... :)

[@thomashumphrey4953]

Nice pun

[@J-dog2023]

I love RUSH. Saw them 6 times. RIP Mr. Peart. You were my first drum teacher.

[@jasonkeith9317]

My first Rush show was during this tour Presto was such a good album looking back. Great songs great lyrics by The Professor. The Pass was one of the best songs they ever did.

[@gianthills]

bore

[@tonywinbush8841]

Another piece of my child hood has faded he actually got me into to reading more and I tell anyone who strives to pick up a bass guitar or drums you better listen to every last rush album find bootlegs anything and learn from the masters long live rush and thank you professor for your teachings

[@DallasBarr]

Thank you! I cant believe it! This was my first concert ever! I was 16 and I talk about this show to my kids and wife. Thank you Mikr Peshik for inviting me. Bow I get to live it all again. So much goose bumps. Thank you thank you. This is weird. I'll never forget when Neil threw his stick like 50 ft up in the air and caught it! Wow.

[@adamsasso1]

Dallas Barr my first ever concert was Rush in ‘85. I was 16. Pretty good choice for your first show huh? 😀

[@DallasBarr]

@@adamsasso1 yes yes yes!

[@richardmountz3865]

By this time RUSH was living the dream and loving every second. The back screen, animated lighting and better sound equipment gave them a whole new freedom.. Satisfaction secured..

[@stevestruthers6180]

Their rendition of "The Pass" is simply excellent. Actually better than the album version, I'd daresay.

[@dwtime]

This is a great version, my favorite is the 'Rush In Rio' version, give that a listen as well.

[@TedBishop1]

totally agree best version anywhere

[@bumpylumpfish]

A very close friend of mine introduced me to Rush in the late 70's. Never had the chance to see them live. They must've been amazing. Alex is a passionate guitarist that does not get the recognition he deserves. The music that these 3 create ....just wow!

[@reamer26]

I was there and will never forget it. Thanks for allowing me to share this my other favorite drummer, my son.

[@AGoodVibe]

My dad saw Presto when they came through Dallas that year. I remember he lamented that they didn’t play the tune Presto on this tour, at least not at his show. He was like “How can they not play Presto on the Presto tour?” Years later, we went to Time Machine together, and lo and behold, Presto was one of the first tunes they played. Special moment for me and my dad.

[@roberthamel3241]

They prepped it but never played it on the Presto tour. Very surprising. When they finally performed it on the Time Machine tour it was a spectacular moment and the best performance of the night when I saw them in LA.

[@sb6370]

This was my 1st RUSH concert 😳 My friends cousin worked security and moved us to Geddy’s press seats. We were just to his left and the only ones there. He kept looking at us like he knew we weren’t supposed to be there. Never thought this existed!

[@superslayerguy]

fantastic story, Geddy is so cool

[@josemaravilla1871]

As a music teacher that I am for so many years already, I just have something to say, Neil Peart was ,is and will always be The Greatest and also the best drummer of all times period, RUSH for ever and ever , órale Cabrones🎼🥁🎵🥁🎼🥁🎵🥁🤘🤘🙌🏻🙌🏻‼️

[@Primemover71]

Man....Neils attack on subdivisions amazing. Rest In Peace Professor

[@dossman6]

first Rush tour ever saw hard not to ball watching this. Atlanta Omni with Mr Big opening. Neil you made our world better!!!!

[@glennbardon5316]

The first CD I ever listened to on my very first CD player back in 1989 was Presto, every time I hear that song I get transported back in time! Thanks boys for the memories!

[@bunkyspunkmeyer]

I wish Rush would officially release shows from this tour. This is my favorite time period

[@motonorcal9938]

This is a fantastic upload- thank you. It has some unique versions of some songs- like Neil doing "Subdivisions" on his last double-bass kit. Presto is an album that comes alive in live performance. The depth and range of the different parts on the "Presto" songs really come out- and more of the true nature of Rush at that time is revealed. (They brought back the guitars, of course, even more so for RTB). The Pass and Show Don't Tell are good examples of hard Rush was jamming at the time.

[@rocky5152]

I would give a million dollars to hear what the band said in private after every show. More importantly, I love these guys. Neil holds a special place in my heart because of his writings, Thank you. I miss you

[@fixxxer3456]

Peak of Geddy's singing abilities here. He was so confident and everything came easy. Declined in the next decade but he was on point here

[@RichardMcLamore]

oh? he missed whole lines of subdivisions.

[@youtoo2233]

@Swapster .com so true. You can restring a guitar after every concert for years and keep it sounding great but you can't put a new vocal cords in all the time

[@Aweso1974]

fixxxer3456 I’d say Geddy’s peak vocally was around 1976-1978, though this isn’t bad. I’ve never been a fan of Geddy’s vocals post-1982, so I’m surprised with how well he sings here

[@adamfox9245]

Permanent Waves was his peak in MY opinion..

[@paulthesoundguy1]

WHAT.....ARE YOU OUTTA YOUR DAMN MIND.... HE HAS ONLY IMPROVED DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY....... AGGGHHH. WHY AM I EVEN REPLYING....... IGNORANCE MUST BE BLISS😀

[@iggyfritz7150]

How 3 Men made an Orchestra and cover so many styles and impossible techniques, rhythms and make it a RUSH of adrenaline is something I will take to my grave. Since all the Worlds a stage to their very last note, I am humbled by these gifted Men who are Family even though they don't know it 😂 RUSH FOREVER ❤

[@JerryCartwright-jy6yc]

Best band ever

[@JerryCartwright-jy6yc]

I am 76 years old and still listening to Rush

[@linneasaoirse]

So much

[@chinatype2bassrocker809]

Marry me.

[@LeeLauder]

The sound of my youth!! Thanks guys!! ❤🎉

[@arekristoffersenfromaasgaard]

-a fantastic band,with an incredible drummer! Rip Neil Peart,you will never be forgotten 😥

[@mwales2112]

Neal you will be missed by all. R.I.P. Of all the times I have seen these guys my first time seeing them is still my most memorable. I was 17 Driving from my home in southern Michigan to Toronto in 1977 for "A Farewell to Kings". What a great show... Thanks guys for a lifetime of outstanding music..