They PLAYED TIME SIGNATURES that Don't EXIST! | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Bottom line... Who is the greatest LIVE band in recorded history?

[@DC8091]

Skynyrd Rush Bowie

[@Lam_3-22-23]

Foreigner Triumph

[@bubbabubberson2702]

Rush Eagles The Who Honorable mentions: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band/ Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

[@KSpirit54]

The Grateful Dead

[@christineml1476]

Queen

[@realjasonwert]

Saw them 64 times over the course of their career. I'm literally alive because of them. When I was 18 I was going to end my life. I was laying in my bed with a gun when I looked at my stereo and saw my Presto CD. I'm a drummer so I thought I'd play along with Neil one last time. Ended up playing Rush tracks for three hours and then fell asleep on the stairs heading back up to my room. Woke up the next day and gave life another try.

[@calvinbass1839]

Glad you did. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@mysocalledknife07]

So glad you're still here to write this KZbin comment. I hope it has a positive effect on someone else who may be in the shoes you were once in.

[@tanner_uncut]

Incredible story! Im so glad you're alive. 👊🙏🏻

[@NASA-criminals]

Wert...you're awesome. 😊

[@pyroz4699]

Best thing I have read on online in years. So glad you gave life another try.

[@jennyjenny4501]

My 15 year old grandson is in a band with a few of his friends, and they recently discovered Rush. I instantly became the coolest grandma ever when I told them I saw Rush in concert!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’s awesome!

[@sandijohnson2216]

When my daughter was younger she used to say that I had weird taste in music. Then as she got older, she said, “wow - you have really great taste in music!” Im like duh! 😂

[@jstnxprsn]

Very, very cool.

[@jjfromthebigland781]

Agreed. You are the coolest grandma ever. 👍✌🤘

[@Sherwoody]

I found a KZbin video of Rush before Neil Peart when they played at Laura Secord high school near where I used to live. I had seen them, same area at a different high school. If anyone is interested, let me know and I’ll post the link.

[@dudeman-rg9iw]

Rush might not be your favorite band, but they're your favorite band's favorite band.

[@christysbutterfly1612]

YES!!!

[@RoninCotter-fp8nu]

Ain't that the truth!

[@vaughnjb]

Love this description. Spot on. I have always said something similar about Joe Cocker. He may not be the best singer but he is the greatest singer.

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

No...not YES... RUSH!!! 😅​@@christysbutterfly1612

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’s true!

[@drsnapid]

Time stand still hits me harder and harder the older I get. They really spoke from the heart and I agree their lyrics were brutally honest

[@Torgo1969]

Yes, very well stated. Pink Floyd is a treasure, but I really wonder about how they could write the lyrics to "Time". Staying home doing nothing but lying in the sunshine and then watching the rain, killing time, etc. Who has the luxury of identifying with such lyrics? A child? A member of the idle rich living off a trust fund? Whereas the lyrics to "Time Stand Still" ring true and glow like burning coal. Most people have far too many problems to solve and struggles to endure, it seems like we can't catch our breath sometimes. Meanwhile time and life slip away through our fingers and we lose touch with things that used to give us joy and meaning and respite from our problems. "I turn my back to the wind To catch my breath Before I start off again Driven on without a moment to spend To pass an evening with a drink and a friend"

[@RARufus]

Time Stands Still is one of Rush’s very best where the music perfectly captures the lyrics to amplify the emotional message.

[@christophereverett2112]

Without Rush, I would not be here today. Their music saved my life and brought me back from my abyss of darkness.

[@byrd4mgt]

Glad you're here...Bathe in light....

[@Ando2k10]

Sometimes, we need music to find our way out of the darkness. Glad you found your way out.

[@themechaniacal1558]

I'll second that. Same here.

[@GregTheRushFan]

Ditto... "The Pass"? Yep!

[@NASA-criminals]

Yo, 2112...welcome back...now dine on honeydew and drink the milk of paradise.

[@stephenmiller2337]

I saw Geddy at Massey Hall last week on his book tour, and his surprise interviewer was none other than Alex himself. What an incredible experience.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wow! That’s amazing. Did you meet him?

[@un-pharmatruehealthandwell217]

No doubt!

[@msmoniz]

Lucky bastard! Those tickets went fast! I couldn't grab one. *sad face

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

Damn, you managed to snag tickets! I really wanted to see him talk. Even though Massey's a pretty big venue, I'm not surprised at all how fast it sold out for Geddy Lee himself.

[@timgood872]

Ditto! That was awesome. Strombo too!

[@omarvasquez445]

One of my good friends died in an accident last year, was a huge RUSH fan. On the day of his service, when no one was looking I slipped a copy of 2112 and a cigarette inside his coat. Thank you Professor 👓. RIP Gabe

[@glennhecker4422]

My condolences to you on the loss of your friend.

[@omarvasquez445]

@@glennhecker4422 thank you, really appreciate you 🙏

[@peterj.fallon4327]

I too am sorry for your loss..

[@omarvasquez445]

@@peterj.fallon4327 thank you, God bless

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

​@omarvasquez445 sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace...Gabe is up in heaven rocking with Neil

[@retropyro]

Neil's acceptance speech for the Canadian Music Hall of Fame back in 1994 was absolutely perfect. "We are honored tonight by the Canadian music industry and to us this industry includes the drivers who carry us through darkness and bad weather to the next show. The guys on the crew who set it up and tear it down. The record company rep who gets our song on the radio or the fan who introduces a friend to our music for the first time. They're all part of this industry, we may provide the music but they provide the audience. We bow for the applause but this industry brings all those hands together. Nietzsche said 'without music, life would be a mistake', music without an audience can be a sad thing too. What is more unnerving for us, is that without music we would have to get a life and without an audience we would have to get a job."

[@AndrewFishman]

You just have to hear 2112 to know the importance of music to these 3 men's spirits.

[@jjmarz1001]

Blah, blah,..., blah. I thought Alex's speech at the RRHOF was perfect.

[@vengefulones6435]

A friend of mine a musician himself told me,if I get to touch the soul of one person though music,then I have truly lived. For I have made a mark that lasts for eternity. Jim Hudson Smith. His real name.

[@HimeNoKuri]

@@jjmarz1001brought a tear to my eyes

[@GregWeber-p4m]

Loved hearing Neil. He was so thoughtful. Class

[@rwellman238]

"I can't pretend that a stranger is a long awaited friend" is the most profound lyric in my memory. Honest but polite. Thank you Neil 🇨🇦👍

[@Torgo1969]

It really is something special as a lyric. I have the same issue as a veterinarian. I have to empathize with the client and patient but I also have to maintain a professional distance when discussing terrible decisions to be made. And I always worry if I have "insufficient tact" while "keeping myself intact" so I can keep from getting overly emotional so I can sleep at night and keep my mind sharp for other clients and patients.

[@exc911ence_channel]

Neil Peart's books are a must-read for fans. The stories he told of riding his motorcycle between shows just to be alone and anonymous in his helmet... fantastic. He was as great an author as he was a song-writer/musician.

[@Allie-w1l]

I particularly liked The Masked Rider.

[@reworkfpv7359]

When I was 16, I bought their album "Permanent Waves" without knowing anything about them. It was a game changer for my musical taste. Now I am 60 and still find their music phenomenal.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What’s your favorite by them?

[@fingereze7202]

Same ('cept I was around 13). Only song I knew off the album was 'Spirit of Radio'. After that, I was hooked and eventually acquired just about everything they made. They are surely a one-of-a-kind band and will never be equaled. Still love their sound to this day. Everytime I hear Rush its like i'm a kid again hearing them for the first time.

[@scottsharp3356]

I was 15 at the Waves show. Two high school Freshmen far from home. Surrounded by hippies and bikers, and smells I’d never encountered. The next days headache, oh what a memory. They played everything. Saw them 8 times including R-40

[@Zzus321]

2112 🎸🎵🎶🎺🥁🎼🎙️

[@un-pharmatruehealthandwell217]

Interesting that you bought the album on a whim... or likely somebody suggested them to you...?

[@Weareconnected167]

As a Canadian I can honestly say Rush are Canada’s greatest musical export

[@Terk131]

Canada had may greats.

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

Nickelback, come on now!

[@jstnxprsn]

Right behind Triumph.

[@turboturtle9083]

BTO...Guess Who...

[@freddyt55555]

That only makes up for giving us Justin Bieber.

[@Mike-Olds-1]

What can I say… Rush was a band that had unparalleled talent, musicianship, and produced a unique musical library that spanned decades. Absolutely one of the greatest bands of all time and my personal favorite 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Exactly! Have you ever seen them live?

[@Mike-Olds-1]

@@ProfessorofRock 4 times Sir. I wish I could see them again. As many people do

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They could master just about anything.

[@robb5921]

Three musicians at the top of their game. 🎵🇨🇦

[@analogkid4557]

I saw them 31 times, but I am old.

[@Cymbalguy1000]

Adam what a wonderful homage to Rush! My brothers high school girlfriend bought him Moving Pictures. I had been playing drums for about two years at that time. My brother said "you should listen to this drummer". Well it was life changing. Not only did I connect with the music and Geddy's vocals, but Neil was playing things I had never heard before. Speed, precision, the creative drum beats, and the incredible sound of the drums. Then I learned he wrote the lyrics. I spent countless hours learning to play along with what I heard. Rush is my favorite band. There are so many incredible bands, but without Rush there would be a void that was never filled. Incredibly fortunate for us Rush fans that those three stellar musicians got together.

[@jimweiss]

Here here my friend

[@markh.7650]

Moving pictures was the first cassette I bought because I heard one song on the radio and became obsessed with it. That song was Tom Sawyer. I had to hear it a few times before I found the band name, then went out and bought it, damn near wore off the Iron oxide from the plastic on that tape. It was also one of the first CDs I bought when I got my first player in the mid 80s when I got my first job. I still have it. Of course it's since been ripped into MP3s on my computer and phone.

[@Jim-u5w6o]

There has not been any drummer that can change beat as flawless as him. His way of change up without any gaps between the two was incredible.

[@megburkhardt5719]

Unbelievable musicianship! Syncopation and changing time signatures, profound lyrics, tight arrangements ... thinking man's rock and roll!

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question!

[@daviddeane3163]

That's exactly what made them unpopular among the masses, they made you think and observe closely to what was happening, not just blindly follow. You had to pay attention to the lyrics and know what they meant. Having seen them several times, one of my favorite bands since the early 80's. YES and ELP and the like are just a couple of other of thinking mans bands...

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Their constant changing of time signatures always manages to astound me every time.

[@Meatball2022]

What’s funny is - every time I hear one of their good ones, no matter which one, I immediately think “that’s my favorite”

[@AndrewFishman]

Yes. @@Meatball2022

[@michaelvandiver2475]

Saw them live 14 times between 1983-2015...I sobbed almost uncontrollably when I heard the news of Neil's death on radio as I was driving into the GA mtns. Had to pull over and call my wife...never been affected by ANYONE's sudden death (except my 33 yr old cousin) like I did when that news came on the radio...being a 40 yrs and counting drummer, he was and still is my IDOL/HERO as a lifelong musician...still miss him terribly yet never knew him

[@garyw6330]

Not many guys can do that. Eddie Van Halen’s death still bums me out. The guy I grew up listening to then I kinda veered away from the Van Halen railroad track. When he died I realized how great he is, like Neil Peart, now listen to Rush and Van Halen every day

[@johnhale2353]

When I was in middle school, I was watching MTV and the new Rush video for Subdivisions premiered. I was blown away by this band. I immediately bought the Signals album and eventually listened to Rush’s previous work and the way I listened to music has never been the same.

[@mdenisen]

That’s funny, when Rush released subdivisions I absolutely hated it and thought they had “sold out” now I love subdivisions

[@C_Melvyn_James]

@@mdenisen First time I heard New World Man, I was totally confused. I was used to Hemispheres and Moving Pictures... Signals was a curve-ball-slider. Once you got a couple listens, it was one of the best albums of the new wave era, if not THE best one. The sound is magical somehow... Gotta' love that Roland Jazz Chorus amp that Lifeson was using so much...

[@-suphur]

I saw them on their Hemisphere tour. I couldn't believe that the three of them could pull off that music live.

[@Zzus321]

Pure Talent

[@leonardmacaulay9833]

This is what happens when three friends are absolute masters of their instruments. Many reasons to be proud to be Canadian and this band’s contribution to the world is defiantly one !

[@J1W5M7]

I've heard bands that sound like Led Zeppelin and I've heard bands that sound like AC/DC. I've never heard a band that sounds like Rush. The blue collar sound was prevalent with Rush. Their music was crisp, educated and enveloping and couldn't be copied.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Good point. There will never be another Neil Peart.

[@FastFlyingVirginian]

Never heard a band that sounds like Rush? Their fellow countrymen Crown Lands do a pretty good job while adding their own flavor. 'Context: Fearless Pt. I', 'Starlifter: Fearless Pt. II', and 'Lady Of The Lake', specifically. Fearless Pt. I had input from one of Rush's producers, and the drummer/vocalist used one of Neil's kits to record.

[@clockworkangel4026]

Love the Crown Lands boys. They definitely have a Rush vibe.

[@MS-ro9dm]

The first RUSH album could easily have been a Budgie album.

[@earlgrey691]

A band i greatly respect but can't quite gel with somehow ? Whether it's the frenetic tempo changes or just that i never heard anything to rival their masterpiece 'Spirit of Radio' or even possibly Geddy's over shrill vocal style... is a source of frustration to a muso as me ? Maybe it's because Yes and Genesis set too high a mark that can't be rivalled but i'll continue to find a way into the Rush inner sanctum by hook or by crook.

[@PezPirate]

Rush has provided the soundtrack of my life. Peart's lyrics helped shape me in a myriad of ways. He is the only "celebrity" Ive ever truly mourned for....

[@pyroz4699]

I cried the day he died.

[@cjk5115]

I would say this is among Alex's finest solos, right up there with Spirit of Radio, The Pass and arguably his best, The Analog Kid. I know I will always be fortunate to have seen Rush live 10 times, and what always impressed me about them is that even at the latter part of their career, Rush never phoned it in - they put on a three hour show and left it all on the stage. That's why they endured; they respected their fans and their fans never stopped showing their appreciation. You can never do enough Rush videos on your channel.

[@scottroberts1991]

I can vividly picture the Analog Kid in my mind and almost see the Fawn Eyed Girl with Sun Brown Legs. It's almost like I lived it.

[@nomanmcshmoo8640]

@@scottroberts1991 Same here, Gang. I was just listening to Analog Kid in my car. That song is the exact opposite of my childhood. It's something I wish it could have been. That being said, it's like some kind of secret ideal to me and I have loved that song forever.

[@machupikachu1085]

One of my favorite Alex solos is 'Crying Over You'.

[@bretwalker2295]

You mention how down-to-earth Rush was... I'm always reminded of when Geddy Lee sang "Take Off!" with Bob and Doug Mackenzie. There was a moment where Bob said to Geddy "Hey, thanks for doing this, eh?" and Geddy said "Well hey, ten bucks is ten bucks!" That's what I loved about Rush, they were in it for the music, never the fame and fortune. And because of that, the fame and fortune still found them.

[@charlie-obrien]

Hey, you know what? "Take Off (to the Great White North)" is a great song.

[@machupikachu1085]

And ironically, it's Geddy's highest charting song.

[@charliebrubach9277]

Rush's music is the only reason I survived the mental torture of high school. It just spoke to me. My first show was the Hold Your Fire tour and I saw them for the next six tours. I never got to meet Mr. Peart or Geddy or Alex, but if I ever did all I would want to say is Thank You.

[@generay6807]

My all time favorite band. Neil is my drum god. Geddy rocks that bass. And Alex is a criminally underrated guitar player. Every solo is empathetic with the song. His tones, his rhythm and his solos are unique and truly tasty.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

All three come together to make the perfect rock trio!

[@un-pharmatruehealthandwell217]

Alex definitely criminally underrated.

[@NASA-criminals]

Great comment

[@scottroberts1991]

I agree 100% with everything you said!

[@n.s.3812]

When I was about 13, my guitar teacher (still a good friend), when I brought in a rush CD, said something to me along the lines of: “ahh, Alex Lifeson. One of the best. And the fact that he’s probably the least talented member of Rush tells you how good a band they are”

[@stlgdroidst]

I had a similar experience in high school with a friend who was a Zeppelin fan. All through high school he disparaged Rush and the fact that they were my favorite band. About 5 years later I ran into him at a party and he apologized about the things he had said and told me that his opinion of Rush had completely changed after he saw them live.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m glad he turned around!

[@calkelpdiver]

I first heard Rush in the 70's as a young kid. Fly by Night, Working Man, 2112, and Closer to the Heart got me hooked. But it was definitely Limelight and the whole Moving Pictures album that made me a life long fan. Subdivisions (Signals album) came out a year after I graduated High School and I immediately identified with it. A few years later when I was in the working world the song "Time Stand Still" literally changed my life. The lyrics/words of Neil Peart helped me through one of the roughest times of my life. For so many of us these 3 guys wrote the soundtrack of our lives. The Professor will be sorely missed. Good thing we still have Alex and Geddy. And as someone else said about your favorite bands favorite band is Rush is so true. No one sounds like them or can fully emulate them. They weren't lucky, they were 1 in a million. And we were the lucky ones to have heard and enjoyed their music. Thanks Adam for this video. As always a sincere and professional job.

[@lynnmckenzie4841]

Rush is from my childhood neighborhood, I was in school with Geddy Lee’s brother Alan. I was even in their house one day after school. It’s exciting that Willowdale produced such talent.

[@Snowdog070]

Funny, Neil is from my neighbourhood a little south of yours. In St. Catharines everyone at the time claimed to know him or members of his family. Neither applied to me but I spent a lot of time at Lakeside Park hoping to bump into him. He went to a different high school than did I and he was about 10 years my senior but coming from the same town I felt I could relate to him as if we were acquainted.

[@lynnmckenzie4841]

@@Snowdog070 it's such a shame that he passed.

[@joebozzelli969]

What an incredible video you've made about a band who will truly stand alone on their own for their uniqueness in the music world. I was born in '64 in TORONTO ONTARIO, where they grew up and I was lucky enough to have an older brother who introduced me to their music by playing their discs on his Pioneer turntable. So by 75-76 I was already following along in his footsteps and venturing out to local concerts of theirs at the old MAPLE LEAF GARDENS. Still a fan at 60..FOREVER

[@rogerdeahl9629]

❤ Rush! Canada's greatest export! Limelight is such an underrated song. Alex Lifesons guitar work is superb. Thanks Professor! Have a great Friday!

[@jstnxprsn]

Greatest export, right behind Triumph. LOLOL

[@eightiesmusic1984]

I thought it was Bryan Adams and Kon Kan. The things you learn.

[@cornball7883]

Musically I’d agree. Overall I’d say Ice Hockey might have something to say about that 😅

[@brenturquhart7090]

My thought exactly. I think Trees is under appreciated as well. I did a presentation in grade eight about trees. The subject was poetry. I got a A, and I made my teacher a fan.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One of my favorite Rush songs, to be honest.

[@danielwolski873]

The greatest Trio of all time and maybe the nicest guys in Rock history.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question. Have you ever seen them live?

[@danielwolski873]

@@ProfessorofRock Many times.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’ve heard they’re really sweet in person!

[@Jreb1865]

Here's a Rush story ... I've seen Rush 4 times, the first time being in 1981. Back in their earlier days of touring, it was their custom to promote their music by giving an interview with the local rock radio station in the city where they were performing. I remember a DJ from one of the radio stations in my city was talking with Geddie and Alex, asked them a few general interest questions about the band and then asked "What is your greatest hit?" It got quiet for a few seconds, and Geddie replied sort of puzzled sounding "Well... We don't have any hits." That kind of sums up Rush.... They were never chasing "hits". Years ago, if you listened to Rush, you felt you were part of this "secret club" if you found someone else that liked Rush also...

[@b.g.5869]

I'm a big Rush fan but I definitely think they did want to have "hits"; this is particularly evident in the 80s through early 90s following the Moving Pictures album. Not just from the obvious transition to a much softer and more radio friendly musical style but also in the sort of people they tried very hard to produce their records. At one point in the mid 80s they were trying to get the producers of acts like Simple Minds, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, and even Tina Turner to produce for them. You don't do that unless you're gunning for hits. It didn't pan out because writing pop music was never their forte. I think it's also evident in the early 90s when they made an awkward attempt to appeal to the grunge crowd for several years. I still consider them one of the best bands of all time, even though I don't think they did anything essential again after Moving Pictures. They always put on a great live show though.

[@AndreySloan_is_a_cnut]

@@b.g.5869- I disagree. Having attended Neil’s first drum clinic and listening to him expound on their music and their approach for nearly three hours, as well as having listened to numerous interviews of all of them, I don’t think they were ever striving for hits. I do think they were experimenting with different sounds and styles, and part of that was working with people who we’re producing then contemporary acts to continue their growth and evolution, but hits - no, they were quite aware of who they were and the niche they fit into (and hunting for hits wasn’t really it).

[@b.g.5869]

@bradcrosier1332 All of the drum clinics are available to view online, including the first one. I respect your opinion and think it's awesome that you were able to attend his first drum clinic, but I have access to all of the information you referred to and my opinion remains unchanged. I am convinced that by the mid 80s they wanted the sort of 'validation' that having some hits would provide. They had pretty much achieved all they had hoped for and more by the time the Signals sessions began and I think it's pretty obvious both from what those sessions produced and from what Terry Brown and Alex and Geddy have said that they wanted to have hits. They parted ways with Brown after Signals precisely over this, and I think the band saw the sort of top 40 success that 70s prog bands like Genesis and Yes had achieved after transforming their sound to appeal to 80s Top 40 radio as something to aspire to. Alex essentially said as much in contemporary interviews. In any event we can agree to disagree.

[@Jreb1865]

@@b.g.5869 He said this in 1981. You don't put a 13 minute long song on an album, and think it will get air play. This was straight from Geddie Lee. Complain to him...

[@b.g.5869]

@@Jreb1865 Your reply is incoherent. WTF are you talking about? What specifically are you referring to that was said in 1981?

[@rossikayaks2083]

Era el año 1978 cuando escuché a RUSH por primera vez, un amigo me prestó un cassette grabado con Hemisferios y desde ese instante en Trío Sagrado se convirtió en la música de mi vida. Nunca dejé de escucharlos y disfrutar de sus creaciones. A lo largo de los años me he vuelto más exigente en la calidad de la música que escucho a diario y cada ves que suena un tema de RUSH en mis auriculares me asombro de la perfección musical que han logrado. Gracias Geddy, Neil y Alex por darnos tanto!

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Moving Pictures is sheer magic. I got the eight track from my brother and played it incessantly when I was twelve years old. I'll never forget that time in my life.

[@scottabbott5469]

Neil's drumming on Tom Sawyer was what got me hooked. That was the first song I recall hearing from Rush. There will never be another drummer like him.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Tom Sawyer was also my introduction to Rush.

[@DC8091]

“Those who wish to be, must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme” is one of my favorite lyrics ever!! It helps one to get off their ass, out their head, & go kick in ass in life!! And Geddy just KILLS it!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I should hang a poster with that quote up on my bedroom wall.

[@alondathomas293]

​​@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980Heck, yeah---that's from Limelight, one of their classic early '80s tunes. Always liked that one, because of those specific lyrics. Liked the whole song, though---especially that kick-ass guitar riff it starts off with.

[@DC8091]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 🤘🤘🤘I’ve been thinking the same! 🤘🤘🤘🍻

[@marcpeterson1092]

It's a good song, but gets played too much on the radio. I'll take Camera Eye, Jacob's Ladder and Red Barchetta.

[@elianad2083]

Love "Jacob's ladder" the live version on R40.. amazing..

[@conniemack99]

First heard them in summer 1980 (Spirit of Radio). Got Permanent Waves for Christmas that winter, and that was the end of it. They have been my favorite band ever since. Saw them live 26 times. First show 1984 Grace Under Pressure tour. Last show their final show LA Forum 8/1/15. No band even compares in terms of the impact on my life. Thank you Neil, Geddy, and Alex for all you have given me.

[@thornysnotsoepic]

Discovered Rush in high school on Rock Band. I loved Tom Sawyer and then they added Limelight. I started to fall in love with the music, I took up bass, my the stepdad got me a copy of their Gold album and I discovered even more amazing songs. I still love Rush to this day.

[@joelclark9944]

Must have been caressive steel? If so but whole album was fantastic

[@MrTrailerman2]

9th grade for me .

[@lydspal1]

The one and only time I saw Rush was on the Clockwork Angels tour in Denver with my now fiancé. He knew I had been longing to see Rush for years and never had the chance. On that fateful night in Denver, Rush opened with one of my favorite songs-- Subdivisions. My fiancé told me the times he had seen Rush perform, they never opened with that song. I was meant to be at that show that night to hear one of my favorite songs, by one of my favorite bands. To this day when my fiancé talks about taking me to see Rush, he always mentions how he kept looking at me that night watching them perform Subdivions and the big smile on my face. Seeing Rush in concert for only once in my life is a memory I will cherish till the day I die. Thank you Professor, Geddy and Alex.

[@Opus313]

RUSH is one of my favorite bands! Thanks for highlighting them, Adam!

[@SapiophileGoddess]

I was sitting front row directly in front of Geddy Lee during Rush’s Signals tour concert when he looked down directly at me and winked. It’s among my absolute favorite moments in life. 💕 Best concert ever!

[@mikel2283]

Same thing here... front row (on the wall) right in front of Geddy in PHX 1986 Power Windows tour, looked right at me. As a 17 year old die hard fan and bass player, it was a connection - even if for only a second- that I'll always remember... I claimed the same spot 2 years later during the Hold Your Fire show in PHX, and it was just as memorable, although the crowd behind us front row wall clinging fans were far more physical. Truly one of the best rock bands of the 20th Century.

[@Reno-is4fw]

Saw them in Milwaukee for the Counterparts tour. I set my beer on the stage in front of Alex. He calmly walked over and fake like he was going to kick it over, and he smiled at me as I quickly grabbed it. Only show out of 34 that I’ve been to that I got front row…RIP N.P…🤟

[@CraigStraub]

Being just South of Cleveland, I got WMMS on the radio. So got to hear RUSH before the rest of the U.S. and they were the soundtrack to my growing adulthood. When Neil passed, it was truly like losing a family member. Thanks for the love you show them and really enjoy your channel ❤

[@tmuxie]

The holy Trinity is right. All three are musicians extraordinare. Alex and Geddy Lee are sooo underrated and Neil is the master! Thanks Professor, can never get enough Rush!

[@jeangreenwood6680]

Underrated? Geddy is one if not the best bassist out there and Lifeson is known for great solos.

[@riassslave558]

B4 Rush happened Mr.Peart was actually in a band called Titanic; out of St.Catherines/Niagara Falls area from 1968 until 1972 they accomplished quite a bit, admittedly my Late father was Titanic's guitarist Rick Peel so I can say for certain my mother's pregnancy was one of the major reasons why after opening the 1960/70 Alice Cooper tour they were getting some amazing offers.... so maybe just maybe my birth in 1972 gave Neil the chance to jam with Geddy & Alex...it haunted me i might have killed my own father's chance for "the bigtime" but in return we did get Rush....always have wondered about that...weird right ...? great episode L8rsk8r!

[@Jasper_the_Cat]

Yes, Alex's solo here is great! But my fave Alex solo is from a less well-known song called "Between the Wheels" - it's a heavy song, and he plays with such brilliance and sensitivity.

[@samuelfarro4759]

An underrated song from an underrated album

[@nicholasvinen]

I love that album too (but then again I could probably say that about them all, except possibly Vapor Trails).

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

I was very into progressive rock. I was able to see the band in 75. Young, but so full of ambition. Their sound was unbelievable. I miss their original sound

[@ProfessorofRock]

They are so great back in the day. Still great. but WOW!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Where did you see them at?

[@brianshaffneraclc]

I love scouring youtube for early Rush bootlegs. No synth, no sequencers, no midi-- just one guitar, one voice, bass and drums. One of the most ferocious power trios ever---all three of them have such a unique character in their playing.

[@joelclark9944]

​@@brianshaffneraclcthey always had synthesize base pedals with Neil joining them

[@avlisk]

I'm 72 and missed Rush completely. In just the last couple of years, their interviews, dinners, book tours, and RNRHOF speeches got me into watching them as people, which has me now listening to their music. I love the guys in Rush. I love the music of Rush.

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Yes. They're quite something, aren't they... Welcome to the fold.

[@Sungazerglass]

The albums were good, but the concert experience was beyond great!! I was lucky to have seen them 3 times, each better than the last.

[@NielYerdon]

I couldnt agreemore.they gave 120 % each time they stepped on stage.

[@rudyvlasak8672]

Great tutorial of rush. I’ve been a loyal fan of theirs back when I heard “Tom Sawyer” for the first time at 11 years old. True masters of their craft. Love the channel really great stuff. Rest in peace Neil. We really miss you.

[@JBYT]

Thanks for more Rush, Professor! In my book, you can never have too much Rush! Rush has been my favorite band for decades. Limelight is a great song, and they have sooooo many other great albums and songs that flew under the radar of mainstream popularity. And their live shows are great too. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them live several times over the years.

[@jerryoxley1827]

Rush was amazing. I was a percussionist and looked up to Neil Peart in the 80' while I was in school. I was lucky enough to catch them in concert during their Counterparts tour. Great band.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Where did yo see them?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

When and where?

[@jerryoxley1827]

@@ProfessorofRock Kansas City, Missouri at Kemper Arena. Primus was the opening act

[@daniellindell2026]

Love the respect Professor of Rock gives to Rush. My favorite band for the last 42 years. So glad I took my 2 sons to see them on their final tour.

[@beatlesrgear]

That solo on Limelight is absolutely MINDBLOWING!!!

[@davidmitchell6319]

Probably one of the most under rated bands of all time. All 3 of those guys were virtuosos on their instruments. Love their music!!!!!

[@Whisper_292]

I've been listening to Rush since high school and have only recently gained an appreciation of their work. They're truly masters, and I can't think why I haven't loved them all along.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Better late than never!

[@un-pharmatruehealthandwell217]

Same here.

[@MrWheeler715]

The reason Lifeson could never duplicate the sound of the solo live is due to how the solo was recorded. They placed the amps outdoors and facing the nearby mountains. This created a natural reverb.

[@DC8091]

Damn right!! 🤘

[@davidgill2520]

Hello from Montreal, it’s so great that you and everyone is keeping Rush alive and current. Geddy is helping as well with his book. We are so blessed and lucky to have this great music. I was at the Montreal book reading and was amazed at the people there like me just listening and taking everything in and loving it. It was like fuel for the die heart fan who needed to be there remincing into his and our past. He really gave the fans what they wanted. Future wise, I think geddy and Alex will play again and make music together . It’s in their bones and for me it doesn’t matter who plays drums. And no disrespect to neil.

[@jasonmaclean719]

I know it's not popular opinion, but a favorite of mine is Time Stands Still. I heard that song recently on the radio for the first time in 15 years. It brought tears, and not because of Peart's passing. I can't remember the last time a song made me cry. We were truly blessed with the Trinity.

[@Rajgitaa]

I was introduced to Rush just before Moving Pictures was released, and was blown away. When I listened to "Limelight" the line that struck me was one you mentioned, "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." I had gone to a lot of concerts before then, and all you want to do is be buddies with your favorite artist. You feel a connection with them through their music, a kinship. But those lyrics pulled me back and made me think - thousands of strangers who connect with your music, cannot be long awaited friends. The lyrics to that song so perfedtly express the truth of what it means to be popular - whether a sports star, a famous writer, musician, or actor, or being popular in school. The dynamic is the same, as well as the cost of becoming popular - for many it's the "universal dream". Thanks again for another great analysis Prof. Roger

[@lfd_eng9219]

Have heard one of two of their songs along the way...but now need to expand my library. Thanks for enhancing my ears!!! Enjoy the weekend everyone!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Try “Vital Signs” next!

[@dgarve]

I wouldn't say "Limelight" is near Rush's best song, but it's a fantastic song nonetheless! Lots of people say bands have provided the soundtrack to their lives, but for Generation X, it's hard to name another band that evolved so fully, and was so brilliant at mirroring what their fans were going through and how we were all growing and aging. I was lucky enough to see them 9 times and still prize all of my Rush CDs (even 'Presto', lol). Thanks and have a great weekend! - Dave

[@itzel1735]

I’m a tail end baby boomer, and I remember the guys in grade nine who were RUSH fans. It took me a little while.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

2112 was a great live show

[@pedrochevez2090]

Funny you mentioned Presto. 3 of my favorite Rush songs are off that album (Show Don't Tell, Superconductor, the Pass). But then again, Rush IS my favorite of all time.

[@dgarve]

I love The Pass and Show Don't Tell, but personally, Presto and Vapor Trails are my least favorite albums. Rush set the bar very high, and have no horrible albums, but those two, for me, are the weakest. I was really happy in 2012 when they released Clockwork Angels, because that album is top notch.@@pedrochevez2090

[@Exotic3000]

I agree, 'Limelight' might be one of their best hits! ❤

[@gabojones3087]

I arrived late to the Rush party (1990), but was fortunate enough to see them live three times. 1st time in Mexico City. Second time in Atlanta. Third and last in London ( O2 Arena). Best concerts ever!

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

How was the audience reception in Mexico City? I can only imagine.

[@gabojones3087]

@@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961 people went batshit crazy!

[@arthurathanassiou3948]

My introduction to RUSH was "Free Will" and Spirit of Radio" ... the lyrics and Geddy's voice just blew me away - pure poetry. To my shame, I sought out very few of their other works and now obviously, I need to re-focus on "Limelight". Your videos are a huge blessing and your music knowledge outstanding. Thank you for sharing your videos with us all. The tribute given by Dave Grohl when RUSH was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame says it all. The respect given to this amazing trio by industry peers says it all.

[@gilbertspader7974]

The first Ticketron concert I ever saw was Rush and Frank Marino at the Poughkeepsie Civic Center Double Rush tour. In someways I'm still there, still nailed into row 5 seat 13. It blew my 14 year old mind into a thousand pieces. I went with my older brother and his friends and they said don't get used that as what a normal concert is.

[@rushrules81]

For me, my favorite band of all time. I've seen them 5 times, but the last time was in the 90s on the Test for Echo tour. Wish I'd seen them on their last tour. There's been no better, more talented, live band, ever.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I wish I saw them live too.

[@jodonnell64]

I first saw them in 1984. Grace Under Pressure tour. A couple months later, I joined the Air Force, and didn't see them again until 1991 for the Roll the Bones tour. Saw them once every tour after that, including R40 - their final tour. All the times I saw them were in Ohio, except the final, where I had moved to South Carolina and was able to see them just over the border in North Carolina.

[@Michael420-mh7dd]

​@@jodonnell64thank you for your service

[@bill-the_virtual-deal-maker]

Rush's music is so timeless, and provides an emotional experience whenever you listen to it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It takes you away! For sure! Thanks Bill!

[@manusbrewer]

I remember watching these reviewers listening to Spirit of Radio for the first time. Their joy is awesome to see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYTMc2V7ZZirldU @@ProfessorofRock

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a special trip through music.

[@edgarpacifico3421]

Absolutely

[@MikesTropicalTech]

I was born in Toronto, family moved to the States when I was 12. I heard Rush first with Tom Sawyer as a senior in high school. I went back to Canada for Uni and discovered the absolute reverence that Canadians hold for Rush. Living in the dorm I was introduced to Rush's back catalog and completely fell for them, still love them to this day. Saw them in concert, incredible performance. The highlight was during "The Spirit of Radio" when they sang "concert halls", they lit up spotlights brighter than the sun, the crowd went wild.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

When did you see them?

[@MikesTropicalTech]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980In the mid-80s, it's a bit hazy... :^)

[@Theta2Omega]

Every self-respecting Canadian teen boy in the late 70s had 2112. I still tear up thinking of what we all lost with the passing of Neil.

[@EddieDBama]

Was blessed to see Rush 14x. Every show was amazing, and when Neil died I felt I lost a dear friend who I never met, and never wanted to meet. Limelight was why I felt that way. Lyrical Genius, and Percussion Genius. There will never be another.

[@brentwalker8596]

Of all the bands I liked as a young kid and teenager, Rush was always at the top. Working at a pizza parlor during high school I recall playing Closer to the Heart on the jukebox after close. While the instrumental virtuosity of each member was undeniable, it was the lyrics of Rush that really elevated and distinguished them for me. I recall asking my dad to play Rush songs in the car stereo when we took long trips in an effort to discuss the lyrics with him. I even used the A side of Hemispheres as the basis for my English Lit. class as a Freshman in high school. Good times, good memories.

[@keithburr2399]

That was a beautiful retrospect of one of my all time favorite songs. As a Canadian, I am so happy that Rush has been finally given their props by the mainstream.

[@logandunster1674]

I was lucky enough to be a Canadian. And a kid who was born in 1970, so RUSH was so very prevalent on Canadian radio in the late 70's and 80's. They played so many RUSH songs, and even obscure ones at that. I took music lessons from age 3, and RUSH became one of my favorite artists to listen to and emulate. Their music composition is akin to Beethoven, Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Mozart of their time. Their music will live on and be appreciated for not only decades, but centuries while the pop, rock, and hip hop of today will be forgotten and buried just as it is a mere 6 months after making the charts. RUSH fans are zealous lovers of music, and not groupies or fans but fanatics of the music itself.. The music transcends the band. Thankyou RUSH. And for being the "Working Man's Band" for constantly and consistently putting out great material that spanned theirs and our lifetimes.🎵🎶💞🎶🎵

[@kyleervin4876]

Rush was an AMAZING band. They just seemed to exist outside of the time somehow - and so- are now eternal.

[@Kasartsart0]

Rush's music changed my life. But before it did that, it actually saved my life. Growing up with an alcoholic father who was very violent, it for me came to a head where I felt life wasnt worth living anymore. I considered taking my own life many times. However, the first time I heard their music ( Working Man, I was12), I felt that this was something worth living for, the feeling induced inside me from their music. By the the time I was 14 I was well on my way to being an accomplished drummer and singer, was drawing as well as any art teacher i had in school, and stopped my father with force as he tried to assault my mother again. I then warned him never to lay a hand on her, myself, older brother and sister ever again or he would answer to me in much greater fashion. He packed and was gone by the next morning. My Mother quietly confided to some family and friends through out her life that my actions then likely saved all of our lives, including his. Yes, the psychological power of art is that powerful. Thats what I was given through the music of Rush. Thank you gentlemen for such an immense gift! Rip Mr. Peart.

[@noxtwilight_]

Every significant moment of my life has been enhanced by the music of Rush. 4th row center singing with Geddy was the single best moment of my life.

[@NoahFroio]

Limelight has always been one of my favorite Rush songs, saw them live in 1984 (May 26th - still have the ticket stub - $14.50 ticket) at the Cow Palace in San Francisco for the Grace Under Pressure tour, and the lightshow and music was amazing!! RIP Neal Peart!! Thanks for the words and the music.

[@mscottsimon]

And now the TicketMaster fees are more than that!

[@garygolfer3243]

I WAS THERE!! They did an interview with KZAP the day before and my friend won tickets. I think it was a Bill Graham Presents show.

[@cireravilob]

That was my first time seeing them and my first rock concert. ❤️

[@NoahFroio]

@@garygolfer3243 Yes, indeed, it was a Bill Graham Presents show!! 7:30 PM show!!

[@msw7021]

Still have my ticket stub from March 23rd 1981, Maple Leaf Gardens $10.50 !

[@ErikSamys]

As a diehard RUSH fan I loved this video. I can't wait for you to cover more from this amazing band.

[@throatwobblermangrove8510]

I was a teenager when I first heard Rush. Tom Sawyer was constantly on the radio, yet I never got tired of it. I bought a tape (yeah, before CDs) of Moving Pictures, and quickly collected their back catalog. I remember wondering why their first three albums were always sold together as a cheap deal. It was the most amazing thing, because their music was awesome. I loved every track. Being an introvert, I always identified with the "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" line. Along the same time, my dad had given me a bass guitar he'd had for years, and I beat my head against Geddy Lee's basslines until I could form some approximation of his sounds. In an otherwise pretty rough time of life, these were great memories.

[@reedlarson3153]

I shared a room with my older brother growing up. He had a cassette player that you could program as an alarm clock. Every morning I would be woken up by bands like Boston, U2, and of course, Rush. Thanks to him I have a great appreciation for these great bands.

[@lincoln3307]

I still remember sitting in my best friend's den listening to Moving Pictures when it first came out. "Tom Sawyer's" first punch on the record was something I'd never heard in my young life.... Then I started reading the lyrics. THEY CHANGED MY LIFE!!! By the time "Vital Signs" played, I was forever dedicated to Deviating From the NORM!!!! YES, RUSH IS MY FAVORITE BAND.

[@tjb3454555150]

I only saw them in concert once sadly in 1997. They played 2 90 min sets no opener. What a show!!

[@jstnxprsn]

At least you got to see them. It would be sad if you didn't, eh?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

How was it?

[@jstnxprsn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Hi Lilly. How are you doing?

[@marktait2371]

yeh same marathon show moving pictures tour stood below geddy front row juat out oh hs orherwise no way could stand that long encore entire 2112 i saw the reissue in the store today like 30 dollars best encore ever saw and heard says alot because dame year saw molly hatchet and their epic plus closer dreams of course right in front neils drums we had a clear view just a few feet away police were great ghost and sync tours but rush the most dynamic trio of that era

[@marktait2371]

10 minute closer dreams that is

[@jeffchristian6798]

I got to go to a Rush/Styx concert at the Paramount Theater in Seattle '76. It was an excellent venue for acoustics. I was only 16 and Rush has been a fav ever since.

[@annettereynolds7457]

There will never be another band like Rush. They constantly strove to better themselves, never resting on their laurels. That's what made them so different, so good. I miss them so much...

[@danbassett1086]

Every moment in my life, good or bad, has Neil’s lyrics contained in it. The soundtrack of my life and helped me deal with it. I can’t ever thank them enough!

[@twoofakindOGDC]

My early love of rock and roll is separated into two very distinct categories, BR/Before RUSH, and AR/After RUSH. I grew up in the ‘80s, graduated in ‘91, so I had ALL the best music. I was a metal head, and my best friend (a guy, a soccer player), introduced me to RUSH. My life changed that day…… I actually LEARNED from their music, it helped me so much in Mythology!! Still in my top 3 bands of all time! That’s over 30 years of staying power!! Neil’s drums and Gettys vocals stand the test of time!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You must be a really big fan!

[@surfeit5910]

Prior to 2020, I only ever felt sad at the death of one celebrity, Robin Williams. That was a sad day, but I still kind of shrugged and moved on, just feeling a bit down. In January of 2020, I legitimately cried like a baby for the first time in my 46 years of life, at the passing of a celebrity - Neil Peart. Even today, I get choked up still. I'm a guitarist, not a drummer, but that still hit me harder than news about members of my own family! And I realized, it was the attachment to and relationship through his lyrics that really, really made me a die hard fan for all these years. Neil's words touched parts of my emotions and thoughts that I never realized I had, some even saved me from the darker recesses of my brain getting a foothold: All of us get lost in the darkness; dreamers learn to steer by the stars All of us spend time in the gutter; dreamers turn to look at the cars Better the pride that resides, in a citizen of the world Than the pride that divides, when a colorful rag is unfurled A spirit with a vision Is a dream with a mission Closed for my protection, open to your scorn Between these two directions, my heart is sometimes torn Sometimes our big splashes Are just ripples in the pool And probably from. The. Best. Love song. Ever written.............. I don't believe in the stars or the planets Or angels watching from above But I believe there's a ghost of a chance We can find someone to love And make it last

[@C_Melvyn_James]

In the secret well of emotion. Buried deep in our hearts. Feelings run high...

[@ronh.798]

Thank you for covering my "desert island" band. I was fortunate enough to see RUSH 10 times, they have been a part of my life since 1975.

[@ProfessorofRock]

What tours did you see them?

[@DC8091]

🍻🍻🍻

[@ronh.798]

Coming up on the anniversary of the first show, which they opened for KISS, Dec.20th, 1975. Wow, the tours...A Farewell to Kings (2 nights in a row), Grace Under Pressure, Roll the Bones, Moving Pictures, Hold Your Fire, Clockwork Angel's,...I'm not even sure about all of them. If they played in Pittsburgh, I was there. They were the very first band I saw live, and the very last. Just an incredible trio of musicians. Thanks Professor.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

When was the last time you saw Rush?

[@DC8091]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 the closest I came was Geddys book reading last month. I kept putting it off until it was too late, also because, I don’t like sharing Rush except with maybe 5 specific people🤣 I get too deeply immersed to deal with thousands & thousands of others 🤣🤘

[@deenieisstillsparkling2400]

I took my boys to Rush, who will always be my favorite band, for their very first concert. They have been fans ever since. And I have a memory of Rush I will always cherish! Simply put, those guys rock! 😊

[@macsnafu]

Rush really stood out on their own. From the early hard rock of Working Man to the epic 2112 to the synth sounds of Moving Pictures to say, the minimalism of Presto from 1989 and beyond. They changed, but without ever selling out to make easy money, or resting the laurels of their past music. They always tried to make things that were artistically interesting and compelling.

[@lizzy5553]

What a fantastic story! You had me lol. That album takes me back to my college years 😍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Yes! Great record! Thanks Lizzy!

[@xorpheous]

I've been blessed to see Rush a few times live in concert, and every time it's been amazing. The thing about the band is, though, the more I listen to them, the deeper and more initiate their music and lyrics connect with me. It's not just their musicianship, it's not just their virtuosity, it's not just their lyrical genius, it's the ensemble of all of those things. It's the synergistic fusion of all of their talents and experiences that connects with me. Even the song Limelight resonates. Sure, precious few of us have experienced the stardom that Rush has, but most of us DO know what it's like to be a performer, a person that the audience doesn't truly know, whether that audience is friends, students we teach, colleagues we mentor, or strangers we perform before, it all resonates. While I certainly remember Tom Sawyer at the skating rink while playing Asteroids, no Rush song connected more intimately whit me than Subdivisions. It was that song that made me realize, "They get me. They are me." It was a ephemeral connection with nerdy stardom that empowered me. I picked up a bass because I loved Tom Sawyer, but even as a professor of Astronomy now late in my years, I still aspire to be a better musician because of the virtuosity and the authenticity of Rush. And yes, I play Cygnus X-1 to my students right before my lecture on black holes. :)

[@joelclark9944]

Will that means you have to go into hemispheres book two

[@curtcody2308]

Thanks Professor for never forgetting about this unbelievable Canadian Trio, the soundtrack of my life since 1980!

[@mbohan12b]

After I separated from active duty, I felt a bit lost. Leaving the Army was leaving behind a family with whom I shared adventures, heartache, and joy. Neil Pert's book "Ghost Rider" inspired me to take a month-long solitary road trip through the Appalachian Mountains. I rode when I wanted to ride. I ate cold food out of cans from the grocery store. I sometimes slept outside and sometimes in a hotel. After that journey, I found myself again. I understood Neil's line from the book, "The purpose of man is to live, not exist". RIP Neil.

[@TheVideocats]

I first saw them live in 1975 for their Caress of Steel Tour at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio Texas. I was 13 years old at the time and STILL remember how blown away (and deaf) I was after that show. My ears rang for 3 days! The Necromancer became my all-time favorite RUSH song after that.

[@robinvegas4367]

Mine was 2112. My ears are still ringing

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Wow. That's a rarity, seeing them on THAT tour! Their very last tour as nobodies. Great album too.

[@markjennings4101]

Rush. The soundtrack of my life. Deep, intelligent, relevant, inspiring, and overloaded with talent, for 40+ years!

[@hawkmoon419]

1st Rush song I ever heard when I was about 15. I was hooked. Fortunate to have seen them live 14 times.

[@javierledesma8897]

I grew up in LA and I was part of the LA punk skateboard scene in the early 80s. As Dave Grohl said in his induction speech, my older stoner cousins turned me on to them. I was 13 at the time and my First Album was All the Worlds A Stage. I will never forget it was a beautiful spring afternoon and the sound that came through those speakers. I was instantly hooked. I wanted to know everything about them. That same year my same cousins took me to see them on their Signals tour. I will never forget the energy there that night. I had to see them again, since then i got to see them about 25 times. While dating my now wife in 96, I took her to see Rush. In the middle of their set my wife says to me..3 guys make all that noise. Ha..almost left her there. My 3 kids have grown up and ive taken them to Rush concerts and happy but sad that we saw them as a family one last time in Phoenix..little did we know it would be. We all love Rush..thanks for the memories.

[@KatySueWho]

I remember, as a tweenie, babysitting my sister’s kids once a week for her & her husband. Then when he would drive me home, he’d play Rush (or sometimes another 80’s hair-band) and vigorously play the air drums on the steering wheel 🤘😁🤘He always made the drive home fun!🥳