DirkPrattLerxst Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Can we please stop complaining about Ged's aging voice? He's in his 60s, cut him some slack. It's what touring for 40 years does to you. Everyone's voice ages. Just be glad they're still touring. Edited April 24, 2015 by DirkPrattLerxst 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toymaker Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You won't hear any complaints from me, DPL. I appreciate his efforts, although you can't deny the struggle. I agree he sounds pretty good for a guy his age. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm not complaining. just being observant and honest in the fact his vocals........uh.....erm.....are a tad swiss. and he uh..........can't......form words as well? um....... :outtahere: Mick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 No one is complaining about his voice. He can't help it if he's lost it, and if he has he's lost it on account of excessive touring and wearing it out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm not complaining. just being observant and honest in the fact his vocals........uh.....erm.....are a tad swiss. and he uh..........can't......form words as well? um....... :outtahere: MickI agree, he yodels. But at this point, it's the only way he can keep his voice for touring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Cough......no vocal training......cough........constant wailing in the 70's. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Cough......no vocal training......cough........constant wailing in the 70's. MickHe probably had no idea they'd be this successful, so he didn't consider preserving his voice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Complaining and keep'in it real and having some fun along the way are two different things. I love when someone comes by and says he sounds great. Won't take long either. Love Ged regardless... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm not complaining. just being observant and honest in the fact his vocals........uh.....erm.....are a tad swiss. and he uh..........can't......form words as well? um....... :outtahere: Mick It's nice to see you qualifying your thoughts a bit here, Mick! The generalizations are not nearly as sweeping! :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 This morning was enough for me on here. i have no patience for someone complaining about complainers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm not complaining, his voice has changed, yes.....a fact of life, but the voice is not shoot...not like say Paul Stanley of Kiss. There is a huge difference there... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 reminds me of the forum before the last tour...which is why I got into entertaining myself...hence the YBG. The bitching is just too much. Most of the people who complain never buy a ticket I've noticed. Why even voice the complaint? Just take what we get and STFU 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Listen.......i still LOVE ged.........but i will nor pretend like the problems are not there. I was raised to not mince words and i will not for someone else's comfort. Mick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) And will not pretend problems don';t exist. I was raised to not mince words and i will not for someone else's comfort. MickYou need to experience corporate America...it's the best Edited April 24, 2015 by Tombstone Mountain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Personally, as a guitar player, singing is the last thing I pay attention to. Singers are grossly overrated, with some exceptions (ok I'll consider Ged as an exception just to avoid complaints). You can only do so much with a voice that makes sense within context of a song. Whereas, with an instrument, the sky's the limit. I never give grief about Ged's aging voice. Hell, we put up with the chipmunks on helium comments about it in the 70s. Personally I'm good if he really cuts back his singing and they do more instrumentals, or, (blasphemy), bring in another younger singer to cover the more difficult vocals and maybe some backing guitar/keyboards. That would allow Ged to free himself up and just jam on bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Listen.......i still LOVE ged.........but i will nor pretend like the problems are not there. I was raised to not mince words and i will not for someone else's comfort. Mick Well truth is truth. I agree with you. No need to sugarcoat it. He can't sing like he used to 10 years ago or even 8 years ago. He still sounded pretty good on the Snakes & Arrows tour, but once Time Machine came around he really went downhill. I love him too but his voice is pretty shot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Listen.......i still LOVE ged.........but i will nor pretend like the problems are not there. I was raised to not mince words and i will not for someone else's comfort. Mick Well truth is truth. I agree with you. No need to sugarcoat it. He can't sing like he used to 10 years ago or even 8 years ago. He still sounded pretty good on the Snakes & Arrows tour, but once Time Machine came around he really went downhill. I love him too but his voice is pretty shot. yup......and if they release new albums i will buy and support. still a fan no matter what i say or if i think ged is declining. Mick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Cough......no vocal training......cough........constant wailing in the 70's.I'd be amazed if he didn't start some vocal training by the late '80's. Do we know fo'sho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 He was on a show the other day with Michael Chabon and they were discussing his voice. He will not speak the day after a show to save his voice but he will speak at dinner only with whomever he has dinner with. He will not do consecutive shows anymore. He claims that he cannot. I'm thrilled that they are out there at all. There are songs the audience can sing at this point and give Ged a break. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandydog Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) I'm not complaining. just being observant and honest in the fact his vocals........uh.....erm.....are a tad swiss. and he uh..........can't......form words as well? um....... :outtahere: Mick I think it's ironic that you have a problem with Geddy's voice and have an avatar of Tom Waits. He has ALWAYS had a crappy voice! :D Edited April 24, 2015 by mandydog 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm not complaining. just being observant and honest in the fact his vocals........uh.....erm.....are a tad swiss. and he uh..........can't......form words as well? um....... :outtahere: Mick I think it's ironic that you have a problem with Geddy's voice and have an avatar of Tom Waits. He has ALWAYS had a crappy voice! :DI love Tom Waits--and you are every ounce of correct! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) I'm not complaining. just being observant and honest in the fact his vocals........uh.....erm.....are a tad swiss. and he uh..........can't......form words as well? um....... :outtahere: Mick I think it's ironic that you have a problem with Geddy's voice and have an avatar of Tom Waits. He has ALWAYS had a crappy voice! :D ok.....my insane rational for that........ready....... Ged had a voice to lose. tom really never did.......it's like complaining Dylan lost his voice, Mick Edited April 24, 2015 by bluefox4000 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 He was on a show the other day with Michael Chabon and they were discussing his voice. He will not speak the day after a show to save his voice but he will speak at dinner only with whomever he has dinner with. He will not do consecutive shows anymore. He claims that he cannot. I'm thrilled that they are out there at all. There are songs the audience can sing at this point and give Ged a break.^^^ :cheers: Nice. Let us sing. We can do it... :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 He was on a show the other day with Michael Chabon and they were discussing his voice. He will not speak the day after a show to save his voice but he will speak at dinner only with whomever he has dinner with. He will not do consecutive shows anymore. He claims that he cannot. I'm thrilled that they are out there at all. There are songs the audience can sing at this point and give Ged a break.^^^ :cheers: Nice. Let us sing. We can do it... :) no no.......segue will demand Tai Shan.......shhhhhhhh. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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