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Your avatar says it all, I think!

Guess so. I miss timed my :eyeroll: so it didn't make any sense at that point...
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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

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Replace Neil? You're kidding right?

 

I actually kind of get what you're saying though. However, if Geddy and Alex continued I can pretty much guarantee they wouldn't call the band RUSH. Even though Neil wasn't an original member his footprints go pretty deep and he definitely put his stamp on the band. It's pretty inconceivable(at least to me) at this point that the band would continue as RUSH without Neil.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

You don't consider drums a part of the music? Seriously?

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No. I wish him happiness in the next chapter of his life. Alex and Geddy also. Edited by librarian
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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

Incoming!!!! :LOL: Wouldn't bother me a bit. At least for me at a certain age you just want to be entertained and sentimentality be damned... :codger:
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I think the idea of Rush is pretty much completely bound up with the three guys in it. 40 years. There are tons of other bands who've had line-up changes but not usually after 40 years. And for the bands who are making changes, they're already used to it - part of the history of bands like Yes and Genesis are lineup changes ever few years or so. I think for Rush, the band and the friendship are bound together cohesively. At least, that's my impression.
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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

You don't consider drums a part of the music? Seriously?

 

Of course I do, but I think you're being a little disingenuous here, and you know exactly what I mean.

 

Neil did indeed come up with his drum parts, but he didn't write any riffs on the guitar and keys...he fitted in what he did around them.

 

I'm not saying it would be the same, but there are many drummers who could have done a good job for them...now, take Geddy or Alex out of the picture and it is indeed, game over

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This is Neil's problem, he thinks that everyone will magically be fine with whatever decision he's going to make. Whether it's his fans or bandmates, it doesn't matter, what Neil wants, Neil gets. I shouldn't be too surprised that he's like this, seeing as how the song Anthem and Something For Nothing sort of summarizes his position on life. "Only your opinion matters, it's your life, do what you want." but is it a bad thing to have things done more democratically? Keep the opinions of people close to you in mind?

 

That's what annoys me about Rush ending it. This was NOT a democratic decision amongst the trio, this was all Neil.

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This is Neil's problem, he thinks that everyone will magically be fine with whatever decision he's going to make. Whether it's his fans or bandmates, it doesn't matter, what Neil wants, Neil gets. I shouldn't be too surprised that he's like this, seeing as how the song Anthem and Something For Nothing sort of summarizes his position on life. "Only your opinion matters, it's your life, do what you want." but is it a bad thing to have things done more democratically? Keep the opinions of people close to you in mind?

 

That's what annoys me about Rush ending it. This was NOT a democratic decision amongst the trio, this was all Neil.

 

You are reaching again.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

And that's a choice geddy made, not Neil. And if that's what geddy wants I support it

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

And that's a choice geddy made, not Neil. And if that's what geddy wants I support it

 

that's how geddy feels now but i'll bet after a while he'll be thinking that alex and some other drummer are enough.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

And that's a choice geddy made, not Neil. And if that's what geddy wants I support it

 

that's how geddy feels now but i'll bet after a while he'll be thinking that alex and some other drummer are enough.

 

You guys really need to come to the realization that they are most likely done with any large scale touring. Just like they said. It's not going to be with a replacement drummer.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

And that's a choice geddy made, not Neil. And if that's what geddy wants I support it

 

that's how geddy feels now but i'll bet after a while he'll be thinking that alex and some other drummer are enough.

 

You guys really need to come to the realization that they are most likely done with any large scale touring. Just like they said. It's not going to be with a replacement drummer.

 

you don't know what's going to happen any more than i do. i just would prefer to think some day i will see live rush music again played by as many members of rush as still want to play it. maybe you think i'm foolish for keeping that hope alive but if you knew what rush meant to me and my wife you be less inclined to piss on it.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

And that's a choice geddy made, not Neil. And if that's what geddy wants I support it

 

that's how geddy feels now but i'll bet after a while he'll be thinking that alex and some other drummer are enough.

 

You guys really need to come to the realization that they are most likely done with any large scale touring. Just like they said. It's not going to be with a replacement drummer.

 

you don't know what's going to happen any more than i do. i just would prefer to think some day i will see live rush music again played by as many members of rush as still want to play it. maybe you think i'm foolish for keeping that hope alive but if you knew what rush meant to me and my wife you be less inclined to piss on it.

 

I'm not pissing on anything, just Reiterating what has been said in the press by the members of the band. Rush means something to all of us and been a huge part of my life since 1987. But it is what it is man. Do t make it something it isn't. Like a lot of others here I do have hope they do something in he future and beleive they will.

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No.

 

And Zumbi and Fraroc can cry for days, but time waits for no man and he deserves retirement. If he was a builder, or a garbage man, or a dentist and was the best in any of those fields, we would not be arguing.

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No.

 

And Zumbi and Fraroc can cry for days, but time waits for no man and he deserves retirement. If he was a builder, or a garbage man, or a dentist and was the best in any of those fields, we would not be arguing.

 

This. He doesn't owe us anything. He also shouldn't be obligated to play with his bandmates anymore.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

I get what you're saying, and I agree, however Geddy has stated that he doesn't want to play if the other two guys aren't involved.

And that's a choice geddy made, not Neil. And if that's what geddy wants I support it

 

that's how geddy feels now but i'll bet after a while he'll be thinking that alex and some other drummer are enough.

 

You guys really need to come to the realization that they are most likely done with any large scale touring. Just like they said. It's not going to be with a replacement drummer.

 

you don't know what's going to happen any more than i do. i just would prefer to think some day i will see live rush music again played by as many members of rush as still want to play it. maybe you think i'm foolish for keeping that hope alive but if you knew what rush meant to me and my wife you be less inclined to piss on it.

 

You think rush means more to you than the rest of us here? Who do you think you are saying something like this? We ALL want to see them again but (some of us) support whichever decision they make. Your feeling of entitlement to them is why Neil doesn't want to meet you othe rest of us.

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

You don't consider drums a part of the music? Seriously?

 

Of course I do, but I think you're being a little disingenuous here, and you know exactly what I mean.

 

Neil did indeed come up with his drum parts, but he didn't write any riffs on the guitar and keys...he fitted in what he did around them.

 

I'm not saying it would be the same, but there are many drummers who could have done a good job for them...now, take Geddy or Alex out of the picture and it is indeed, game over

 

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Think I'll lob a grenade into the convo......

 

As far as I am concerned, let him retire, but why not replace him for a farewell tour or something?

 

And I don't want to hear any nonsense that he is irreplaceable, he is not...it's not as if he wrote any of the music, is it?

 

Many bands have survived the departure of a member, and I don't see why they couldn't if they chose.

 

Geddy has dramatically improved as a lyricist, and it might even be nice not to have to hear him crowbar an excessive amount of words into each line.

 

However, if Alex is struggling, then that is a much more serious blow.

 

You don't consider drums a part of the music? Seriously?

 

Of course I do, but I think you're being a little disingenuous here, and you know exactly what I mean.

 

Neil did indeed come up with his drum parts, but he didn't write any riffs on the guitar and keys...he fitted in what he did around them.

 

I'm not saying it would be the same, but there are many drummers who could have done a good job for them...now, take Geddy or Alex out of the picture and it is indeed, game over

 

:facepalm:

 

Is that the best you can come up with to refute my points?...Really?

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