antiquark Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Story at rollingstone.com: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/geddy-lee-rush-undecided-on-2015-tour-20141111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just got there before me antiquark... :D I hope they do tour soon. I could go crazy if thy don't soon :yay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 This line made my day... "But I'm itching to just play and record. I would like to make another album, but I don't know where the other guys' heads are at about that. I know Alex is ready to write." :D 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I would take new music over a tour anyday...but even if they did like last time and recorded a few new songs before heading on tour, that would be fantastic! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquark Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I would take new music over a tour anyday...but even if they did like last time and recorded a few new songs before heading on tour, that would be fantastic! Hell, they should just become a studio-only band. I would be OK with that! That being said, Neil has said that there's no money in albums anymore, all the money is made on touring. (A reversal from the olden days, according to Neil.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'm not getting anything. Just a bunch of hieroglyphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquark Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I'm not getting anything. Just a bunch of hieroglyphics. Cut and paste from the site: This past March, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson said that Rush were planning to launch a "41st anniversary" tour next year. "I think we're probably going to lean towards making it a real sort of fan event," he said. "I've always wanted to do some rarer Rush material, and this should be a good opportunity to do that. I also think it's going to be a long tour. We just need to stay healthy until then."Related http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/story/q-a-rushs-geddy-lee-on-finally-taking-a-break-from-the-road-20130923/092013-geddy-lee-306-1379710363.jpgQ&A: Geddy Lee on Taking a Break From Rush In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Geddy Lee says that announcement may have been a bit premature. "We're still talking," he says. "Everybody has a different idea how they want to spend the next couple of years, so we haven't come to a decision. I'm ready and happy to play if everyone else agrees. I think in the next couple of months we'll decide to do something or not."The group's last release was 2012's Clockworks Angels, and they'll likely hit the road again before making another one. "My guess is that there would be a tour first," says Lee. "But I'm itching to just play and record. I would like to make another album, but I don't know where the other guys' heads are at about that. I know Alex is ready to write."Despite what it may seem, Lee says he's not implying that drummer Neil Peart is the holdout. "It's a group thing," he says. "It's one of those things where everybody enjoyed their break so much. It doesn't feel like it was very long ago that we played our last show in Kansas City. So it's like, 'Do we have to talk about this already?' But slowly we're getting around to figuring it out."To tide fans over, Rush are releasing R40 this week, a 10-DVD box set (also available on six Blu-ray discs) containing complete performances from Rush's past five concert tours. There are also bonus clips of the group playing in 1974, 1976, 1997 and their 2013 performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony."The office and our manager is always pushing us to release some archival stuff," says Lee. "Seeing as we were off, we said, 'Have at it.' It was interesting seeing all the old footage. We recorded a show on the Test For Echo tour we'd forgotten about because it came just before a particularly dark period in our history. It was painful to think about, but when we listened back we realized we were in good form that night. It would have been a shame to not unearth at least part of it."R40 is a celebration of Rush's 40th anniversary with Peart, but Lee doesn't expect them to still be touring when the 50th anniversary rolls around in 2024. "If I were a betting man, I wouldn't bet on it," says Lee. "When I see how hard it is to get everyone to agree to go out for our 40th, it's hard to imagine us having the same conversation in 10 years."Part of the problem is the sheer physical toll that drumming throughout a three-hour shows takes on Peart, who turned 62 two months ago. "The way he plays is brutal and painful," says Lee. "Basically, he's in pain from the beginning of rehearsal until the end of the tour. And that's really not an exaggeration. So there's only so many miles a drummer like that has in him, and so it's hard to think ahead to the 50th."Unlike many of their peers, Rush would never even consider a project that didn't involve every member. "I couldn't abide that," Lee says. "We're like the Three Musketeers, all for one and one for all. If one guy has had enough, then that's it. It's over."Even if Rush deactivates at some point in the next decade, Lee can't imagine moving away from music. "I love to play and I love to write," he says. "I would be totally up for continuing to work. It's in my blood. If the guys that I love to play with aren't available and I was dying to play, I would do something on my own."In the meantime, Lee is still focused on Rush - and he can barely believe the run they've had since returning to the road in 2002. "It's been a busy and incredibly fruitful time for us," says Lee. "I cherish it and appreciate it, and I know the other guys do as well. We scratch our heads every once in a while any go, 'Why are we still here? Why is there still interest in us?' I think we're just grateful that we can still do what we love to do." Edited November 11, 2014 by antiquark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Antiquark, that was very kind of you. Thank you. My computer is atrocious today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) This is what I suspected was going on. Those of you who are still young would have no idea how your "get up and go" kind of leaves once you reach a certain age. For them to get themselves back in the touring mode is going to take more than they know. I think what they might do is to maybe schedule an abbreviated tour to see how it goes on Neil. Edited November 11, 2014 by Lorraine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I'm down with Rush being a studio only band if they decide to go that route. It's too bad it's so painful for Neil to tour, I wouldn't blame them if this is the last tour. Edited November 11, 2014 by Geddy's Soul Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 This is what I suspected was going on. Those of you who are still young would have no idea how your "get up and go" kind of leaves once you reach a certain age. For them to get themselves back in the touring mode is going to take more than they know. I think what they might do is to maybe schedule an abbreviated tour to see how it goes on Neil. You're right, they might do that. A limited run of a few select cities. I had a feeling too that it was getting a bit late for them announce something for touring in the spring. I have a feeling they might just wait until after the holidays to get back together. That seems to be what they did before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Summary: Neil is cock-blocking both a new record and a tour. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdistortion Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If we can get bu2b and caravan as singles,is it much of a strethch to think maybe rush should do a mini tour? Or does that not make sense in today's music business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdistortion Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If we can get bu2b and caravan as singles,is it much of a strethch to think maybe rush should do a mini tour? Or does that not make sense in today's music business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I know this is very selfish of me to say, but this really gets me mad. My whole damn life I've come in at the tail end of everything. Apparently this will include Rush too. For all of you who have sat through three hour Rush concerts in the past, count your blessings. I think those days are over. I don't begrudge Rush their retirement. They have worked very, very hard for many decades. But. Still...... :( 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscsmkr Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 It makes me wonder when this interview was actually done or what the motive is considering Lorne Wheaton just posted that it's a go for the new tour in 2015 and that he and Neil will be assembling a new drum kit for the new tour as the Time Machine kit is now going to be retired It looks like as of yesterday the decision was made to tour or at the very least they allowed crew to speak about it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Summary: Neil is cock-blocking both a new record and a tour.Yeah. You have to read between the lines, and Geddy is so diplomatic in how he words everything - but that's basically it - Neil is the monkey wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 it seems like they've got a ton of their fans' hopes up. when i saw people saying it was official, i knew i had a reason to be skeptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'd bet dinner at a hunting lodge that they will tour in 2015. -No way Neil's drum tech would publicly comment about a new kit if it weren't in the works-They know the clock is ticking-No money in album sales (comparitively speaking)-Geddy and Alex have both played live this fall (doubt that's a coincidence; both for charity and chops, I'm sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLee Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I know this is very selfish of me to say, but this really gets me mad. My whole damn life I've come in at the tail end of everything. Apparently this will include Rush too. For all of you who have sat through three hour Rush concerts in the past, count your blessings. I think those days are over. I don't begrudge Rush their retirement. They have worked very, very hard for many decades. But. Still...... :( You can't blame Rush for that, they have toured for 40 years, you have had many chances to see them live. Edited November 11, 2014 by GeddyLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I know this is very selfish of me to say, but this really gets me mad. My whole damn life I've come in at the tail end of everything. Apparently this will include Rush too. For all of you who have sat through three hour Rush concerts in the past, count your blessings. I think those days are over. I don't begrudge Rush their retirement. They have worked very, very hard for many decades. But. Still...... :( You can't blame Rush for that, they have toured for 40 years, you have had many chances to see them luve. My dear, I am not blaming Rush for anything. You are right. I have had many chances to see them "luve". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I know this is very selfish of me to say, but this really gets me mad. My whole damn life I've come in at the tail end of everything. Apparently this will include Rush too. For all of you who have sat through three hour Rush concerts in the past, count your blessings. I think those days are over. I don't begrudge Rush their retirement. They have worked very, very hard for many decades. But. Still...... :( You can't blame Rush for that, they have toured for 40 years, you have had many chances to see them live.You always know just what to say. Reminds me of a former member (or two) here.... Edited November 11, 2014 by Narpski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 This line made my day... "But I'm itching to just play and record. I would like to make another album, but I don't know where the other guys' heads are at about that. I know Alex is ready to write." :D Same here... If there's a chance of a new album, Im glad to wait for a tour in late 2015 or early 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Who knows... Wonder if historically shows sell better if they start in May vs. say, October. I actually prefer indoor shows, but I wonder if there is any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I know this is very selfish of me to say, but this really gets me mad. My whole damn life I've come in at the tail end of everything. Apparently this will include Rush too. For all of you who have sat through three hour Rush concerts in the past, count your blessings. I think those days are over. I don't begrudge Rush their retirement. They have worked very, very hard for many decades. But. Still...... :( You can't blame Rush for that, they have toured for 40 years, you have had many chances to see them live.You always know just what to say. Reminds me of a former member (or two) here.... geddylee = zumbi = spaghettilee =........ savagegrace? :o 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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