WCFIELDS Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jul 17 2011, 10:45 AM) My "defense" of the band is no different than the "defense" of the band by users. They really really want the band to be users like they are, while myself and others want to see them as FORMER or INFREQUENT users, or maybe even completely drug-free. We all create Ged in our own image. Does it really matter to you whether they are FORMER or INFREQUENT users? How does that affect you if they are or aren't? QUOTE I'm about 98% sure that they don't PERFORM while under the influence of anything. You can't accurately play music as complex as they do while drunk, stoned, tripping, etc. Quite possibly, and I don't recall anyone here suggesting that they might perform while high....maybe they do though....who knows? who cares? You go to the show and are happy with their performance, that's what matters. QUOTE Really, two packs a day? Do you hang out with him for days at a time? How do you know this? Ok, so lets say a pack a day, still FAR worse for you than the herb (like I said above). I though I've read that he smoked almost 2 packs, but I whatever....I don't really care. And sorry I can't provide you concrete evidence of that. You get my point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Be it a cigarette or a joint, whoever does either of these comes out smelling like garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 If I were in their position during Caress when the band was failing, major pressure from the record company, trying to compete with similar bands like Yes and writing very creative music, then yeah Id be all jacked up on something too, so I really cant blame them. They were young and it was the 70s. It was very common. Not that it wasnt always common among bands in any decade, but it seemed more like it was just a casual thing to do to drop acid or sniff a few lines back then. You really dont hear about this with bands too much anymore like you used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 QUOTE (trenken @ Jul 18 2011, 09:38 AM) If I were in their position during Caress when the band was failing, major pressure from the record company, trying to compete with similar bands like Yes and writing very creative music, then yeah Id be all jacked up on something too, so I really cant blame them. They were young and it was the 70s. It was very common. Not that it wasnt always common among bands in any decade, but it seemed more like it was just a casual thing to do to drop acid or sniff a few lines back then. You really dont hear about this with bands too much anymore like you used to. it would be silly to believe they started smoking during CoS. The most likely scenario is they started back in Canada, continued to get high for quite a few years and Possibly slowed down as they got older and still occasionally partake. imo the least likely to still smoke is Neil, he just enjoys alcohol too much. The most likely is Alex since he likes to party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucsteve667 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:21 AM) QUOTE (trenken @ Jul 18 2011, 09:38 AM) If I were in their position during Caress when the band was failing, major pressure from the record company, trying to compete with similar bands like Yes and writing very creative music, then yeah Id be all jacked up on something too, so I really cant blame them. They were young and it was the 70s. It was very common. Not that it wasnt always common among bands in any decade, but it seemed more like it was just a casual thing to do to drop acid or sniff a few lines back then. You really dont hear about this with bands too much anymore like you used to. it would be silly to believe they started smoking during CoS. The most likely scenario is they started back in Canada, continued to get high for quite a few years and Possibly slowed down as they got older and still occasionally partake. imo the least likely to still smoke is Neil, he just enjoys alcohol too much. The most likely is Alex since he likes to party. I think Neil still smokes regularly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucsteve667 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 QUOTE (ucsteve667 @ Jul 18 2011, 10:30 AM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:21 AM) QUOTE (trenken @ Jul 18 2011, 09:38 AM) If I were in their position during Caress when the band was failing, major pressure from the record company, trying to compete with similar bands like Yes and writing very creative music, then yeah Id be all jacked up on something too, so I really cant blame them. They were young and it was the 70s. It was very common. Not that it wasnt always common among bands in any decade, but it seemed more like it was just a casual thing to do to drop acid or sniff a few lines back then. You really dont hear about this with bands too much anymore like you used to. it would be silly to believe they started smoking during CoS. The most likely scenario is they started back in Canada, continued to get high for quite a few years and Possibly slowed down as they got older and still occasionally partake. imo the least likely to still smoke is Neil, he just enjoys alcohol too much. The most likely is Alex since he likes to party. I think Neil still smokes regularly... he might Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Olav Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Edited July 19, 2011 by Kenny Olav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 09:58 PM) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Are you with Rush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Olav Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:16 PM)QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 09:58 PM) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Are you with Rush? According to that recurring dream I keep having, yes, yes, I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Olav Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It's OK. I'd actually rather be a single atom on one of Geddy's bass strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thing2jordan Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:16 PM)QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 09:58 PM) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Are you with Rush? According to that recurring dream I keep having, yes, yes, I am. This amused me way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:16 PM)QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 09:58 PM) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Are you with Rush? According to that recurring dream I keep having, yes, yes, I am. that might just mean you got some good shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Olav Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 10:20 PM) QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:16 PM)QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 09:58 PM) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Are you with Rush? According to that recurring dream I keep having, yes, yes, I am. that might just mean you got some good shit. Aye, and I've worked hard to earn it too. Time to slip off into dreamland right now in fact. Lately, I've had much stranger dreams than performing Free Will on stage. Nice chatting. I think I'll stop by more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate2112 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 11:55 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 10:20 PM) QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:16 PM)QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 09:58 PM) I just want to chime in for the first time in a long time by saying that I'm listening to Power Windows at a very high volume, and I'm baked just right. Mystic Rhythms, indeed. Are you with Rush? According to that recurring dream I keep having, yes, yes, I am. that might just mean you got some good shit. Aye, and I've worked hard to earn it too. Time to slip off into dreamland right now in fact. Lately, I've had much stranger dreams than performing Free Will on stage. Nice chatting. I think I'll stop by more often. Please do. Oh and your location, that's where my dad works. Do you go near Harbor Towers? If so, Do you know Jason Guerrette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Olav Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 QUOTE (Nate2112 @ Jul 19 2011, 12:31 PM) QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 11:55 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 10:20 PM) QUOTE (Kenny Olav @ Jul 18 2011, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jul 18 2011, 09:16 PM) Are you with Rush? According to that recurring dream I keep having, yes, yes, I am. that might just mean you got some good shit. Aye, and I've worked hard to earn it too. Time to slip off into dreamland right now in fact. Lately, I've had much stranger dreams than performing Free Will on stage. Nice chatting. I think I'll stop by more often. Please do. Oh and your location, that's where my dad works. Do you go near Harbor Towers? If so, Do you know Jason Guerrette? I work very close to those towers. I can see them from my office. I don't know Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Necromancer_77 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Who cares? Would it make you like their music any less? They're (besides being godly musicians) just like you and me, and if they feel like taking drugs, that's their choice. Oh well. This question's probably gonna pop up again in a month lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonictheplumber Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 how does this thread have 6 pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 QUOTE (sonictheplumber @ Jul 21 2011, 08:56 PM) how does this thread have 6 pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Jul 22 2011, 02:24 AM) QUOTE (sonictheplumber @ Jul 21 2011, 08:56 PM) how does this thread have 6 pages OP: Did Rush do drugs? 1st post: Yes, but not anymore. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Jul 22 2011, 12:59 AM) QUOTE (HowItIs @ Jul 22 2011, 02:24 AM) QUOTE (sonictheplumber @ Jul 21 2011, 08:56 PM) how does this thread have 6 pages OP: Did Rush do drugs? 1st post: Yes, but not anymore. End of story. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob's ladder Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Man, first I find out that Rush smoked pot, now Geddy drops the F bomb? I'm officially done with this band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob's ladder Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars123 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I remember Alex said he did. But I dont remember if it was during "the Lighted stage" or another Rush show..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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