By-Tor Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I don`t see this topic around so, for all that think it`s absurd that Rush is not in the Hall, sign the petition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 meh, don't want them in that corrupted hall of fame....I think they are good without it! But thats just me! I don't need a hall of fame to tell me that Rush is great....cuz I already know they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=3156 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 Thanks, used the wrong search terms. Well, anyhow, it`s not about validating the greatness, it`s about respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (By-Tor @ Jan 22 2005, 11:12 PM) Thanks, used the wrong search terms. Well, anyhow, it`s not about validating the greatness, it`s about respect. I concur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 That is true, but just because they aren't in the Hall Of Fame doesn't mean that they aren't good. No one can tell me that Rush is in any way not worthy of the Hall Of Fame, I just think that Rush would be better off not in the Hall Of Fame, and I think that they would say the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war2112 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 The "industry" has been hell-bent since day-one to disrespect the Boyz. I agree with all who say that they shouldn't even be inducted now. Screw that. That would be an insult, IMO. All this machinery making modern music can still be open-hearted Not so coldly charted it's really just a question of your honesty Yeah, your honesty One likes to believe in the freedom of music But glittering prizes and endless compromises Shatter the illusion of integrity 'Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Meh. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inducts groups by how popular they are to the public, and not the actual quality of the songs. Thus proving your point, war2112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:30 PM) Meh. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inducts groups by how popular they are to the public, and not the actual quality of the songs. Thus proving your point, war2112. Yea isn't britney spears in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 The 2 or 3 strangers I met, and told that I went to see Rush in concert last year had their eyes light up like a Christmas tree. Rush maybe the most underrated rock band of all time in the view of the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (By-Tor @ Jan 22 2005, 10:36 PM) The 2 or 3 strangers I met, and told that I went to see Rush in concert last year had their eyes light up like a Christmas tree. Rush maybe the most underrated rock band of all time in the view of the media. Correct. But I am glad for that. Keeps them away from fans who don't really appreciate good music, unlike the users at TRF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:40 PM) QUOTE (By-Tor @ Jan 22 2005, 10:36 PM) The 2 or 3 strangers I met, and told that I went to see Rush in concert last year had their eyes light up like a Christmas tree. Rush maybe the most underrated rock band of all time in the view of the media. Correct. But I am glad for that. Keeps them away from fans who don't really appreciate good music, unlike the users at TRF. Actaully yea thats a very good point you bring up....You don't see many casual Rush Fans....only hard core ones....thank god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 22 2005, 10:54 PM) QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:40 PM) QUOTE (By-Tor @ Jan 22 2005, 10:36 PM) The 2 or 3 strangers I met, and told that I went to see Rush in concert last year had their eyes light up like a Christmas tree. Rush maybe the most underrated rock band of all time in the view of the media. Correct. But I am glad for that. Keeps them away from fans who don't really appreciate good music, unlike the users at TRF. Actaully yea thats a very good point you bring up....You don't see many casual Rush Fans....only hard core ones....thank god Yes. Almost at 2112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:55 PM) QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 22 2005, 10:54 PM) QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:40 PM) QUOTE (By-Tor @ Jan 22 2005, 10:36 PM) The 2 or 3 strangers I met, and told that I went to see Rush in concert last year had their eyes light up like a Christmas tree. Rush maybe the most underrated rock band of all time in the view of the media. Correct. But I am glad for that. Keeps them away from fans who don't really appreciate good music, unlike the users at TRF. Actaully yea thats a very good point you bring up....You don't see many casual Rush Fans....only hard core ones....thank god Yes. Almost at 2112. Man it's hard work....post whoring I mean I don;t know how you can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 22 2005, 10:56 PM) QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:55 PM) QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 22 2005, 10:54 PM) QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 22 2005, 11:40 PM) QUOTE (By-Tor @ Jan 22 2005, 10:36 PM) The 2 or 3 strangers I met, and told that I went to see Rush in concert last year had their eyes light up like a Christmas tree. Rush maybe the most underrated rock band of all time in the view of the media. Correct. But I am glad for that. Keeps them away from fans who don't really appreciate good music, unlike the users at TRF. Actaully yea thats a very good point you bring up....You don't see many casual Rush Fans....only hard core ones....thank god Yes. Almost at 2112. Man it's hard work....post whoring I mean I don;t know how you can do it! Several carbonated drinks, I'm tellin' ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I don't what its like elsewhere in the world, but, here in the UK, I tend to look upon Rush as the biggest cult band here. The only thing is that their hard-core cult following is bigger than most other bands without hangers on. The main reason they don't tend to chart is because most people I know who are into Rush, buy their releases at specialist shops that are linked into the computers that calculate the charts, hence their general non-appearence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitaraholic Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 And who could forget Bill Corgan's (Smashing Pumpkins) protest at Rush's lack of membership in the RnRHOF? I am a professional guitarist. I also have many years experience in the business side of music, hold a BSBA in management, and start my MBA Fall 2005. The "biz" is firmly in the grips of big business, profit margins, and an assembly line of non-unique, cookie-cutter product. A&R folks, most of the ones I've met anyway, speak about product, target & niche markets, the value of the 'tween segment (females, aged 8-11), and project life cycle. They quote statistics, and I actually heard one say -- and I'm paraphrasing here -- "...our goal is ten new acts each year of which we expect 9 to be one-hit wonders. The tenth might get lucky with their second album but we don't expect much market viability thereafter from that act..." Scary proposition to musicians who care about their craft and artistic expression in an era where talent and ability go largely unrecognized and mediocrity in art, lack of talent, superior good looks and zero artistic integrity gets the kudos. Seriously, just how the hell do record companies and FM radio justify such stellar acts like Ashlee Simpson, The White Stripes, Britney Spears, the slew of Boy "Bands" we were all mercilessly attacked with? How about all the sound-alike so-called NuMetal bands? I know for me that whether I listen to Fly By Night or Earthshine, or any song from the catalog in between the two, Rush STILL sounds fresh and innovative. I say screw the industry and its meaningless awards. Let Rush balst them all off the stages of the world and let God sort 'em out after the smoke clears. Rant over. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (war2112 @ Jan 23 2005, 01:28 AM) The "industry" has been hell-bent since day-one to disrespect the Boyz. I agree with all who say that they shouldn't even be inducted now. Screw that. That would be an insult, IMO. All this machinery making modern music can still be open-hearted Not so coldly charted it's really just a question of your honesty Yeah, your honesty One likes to believe in the freedom of music But glittering prizes and endless compromises Shatter the illusion of integrity 'Nuff said So true, if the industry won't recognise their contribution to music, then farg them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 The boys don't need the hall. The fans know the real score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Few other bands have been as prolithic and ispirational to other musicians. I don't understand why they are malined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Art as expression, not market campaigns Will still capture our imaginations The RRHOF does not like prog rock. Anytihng associated with Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone magazine will not recognize prog rock. Neil Peart has an interesting passage in his book Travelling Music about prog rock, and he does talk about Rolling Stone in there as well. Read the book if you haven't already. He talks about music a lot. I was shocked to read that he went to a Madonna concert, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodoff Baldrick Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 QUOTE (anagramking @ Jan 23 2005, 11:23 AM) Neil Peart has an interesting passage in his book Travelling Music about prog rock, and he does talk about Rolling Stone in there as well. Read the book if you haven't already. He talks about music a lot. I was shocked to read that he went to a Madonna concert, too. He took his daughter, if I'm not mistaken, and to a NKOTB show. Like the music or not, you'll do anything for your kids. I shudder to think who'll be in vogue when my daughter hits her teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Actually, he went to the Madonna concert with his new wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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