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None, I was aware of most of the bands that inspired Rush prior to getting into Rush.

 

Actually I suppose I did try out Yes and Iron Maiden only after starting on Rush, but I started listening to Yes so soon after Rush that they were really at the same time, and I would've found Yes regardless of whether or not my dad had told me they were like Rush and I should check them out. Also, the first time I tried Iron Maiden was, yes, because my dad said they were like the next level after Rush, but they didn't even come close to clicking with me (I liked two of their songs, and only liked) until just this past summer when I listened through The Number Of The Beast, which I only did because I'd gotten into metal and now needed to know what all the fuss was about.

 

I suppose I may not have ever heard Triumph without being into Rush...but then I only know like two of their songs still and it's been years since I first heard them...

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For me, it's the Canadian prog-rock counterpart FM.

 

I've really been listening to FM a lot as of late.

 

As well, through my local library I've been reading a lot of archived articles on the band, especially Ben Mink's involvement as a member.

 

http://vimeo.com/112736369

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All the usual bands influenced them...The Who, Zeppelin, Yes, Cream, Pink Floyd to a lesser degree. They all have their strengths, but Rush created their own sound that touched on all of it, which is what made them so special.

As Gene Simmons once said, "How do you describe Rush? It's RUSH"

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yes, primus, i dug more into pink floyd. that's all i can think of lol. i've discovered more bands who have been inspired by Rush.
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Also Neil Peart mentioned the band Japan and their album 'Tin Drum' (1981) was influential on him from the 1992 drum clinic he did below.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBNfDggYVlw

 

I enjoyed the 'Tin Drum' album, which was a good listening experience.

 

Plus Richard Barbieri of Porcupine Tree fame was in Japan.

 

Not sure Rush were influenced by FM, certainly the band wasn’t formed until 1976, but certainly they one of the groups I explored because of their connection to Rush.

 

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All the usual bands influenced them...The Who, Zeppelin, Yes, Cream, Pink Floyd to a lesser degree. They all have their strengths, but Rush created their own sound that touched on all of it, which is what made them so special.

As Gene Simmons once said, "How do you describe Rush? It's RUSH"

The first album is almost a homage to Led Zepellin. Big chunks of FBN and CoS too. 2112 was clearly influenced by the Who’s Tommy.

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Not sure Rush were influenced by FM, certainly the band wasn’t formed until 1976, but certainly they one of the groups I explored because of their connection to Rush.

 

FM was a musical inspiration to RUSH during the 'Signals' era in my opinion.

 

Songs such as 'Random Harvest' and 'Seventh Heaven' are apparent.

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Not sure Rush were influenced by FM, certainly the band wasn’t formed until 1976, but certainly they one of the groups I explored because of their connection to Rush.

 

FM was a musical inspiration to RUSH during the 'Signals' era in my opinion.

 

Songs such as 'Random Harvest' and 'Seventh Heaven' are apparent.

Like I said I’m not sure if the influence wasn’t the other way. That album, Surveillance, seems to have been influenced by Rush, certainly the bass sound and the drumming (the lack of guitar notwithstanding) are reminiscent of Rush albums that predate it. they were certainly a quirky band with influences from all over the place; Genesis, Yes, Crimson, and even the underrated Harmonium.

That said, it could be as you say, I certainly understand where you are coming from with the Signals reference but that album was 3 years later.

 

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Not sure Rush were influenced by FM, certainly the band wasn’t formed until 1976, but certainly they one of the groups I explored because of their connection to Rush.

 

FM was a musical inspiration to RUSH during the 'Signals' era in my opinion.

 

Songs such as 'Random Harvest' and 'Seventh Heaven' are apparent.

Like I said I’m not sure if the influence wasn’t the other way. That album, Surveillance, seems to have been influenced by Rush, certainly the bass sound and the drumming (the lack of guitar notwithstanding) are reminiscent of Rush albums that predate it. they were certainly a quirky band with influences from all over the place; Genesis, Yes, Crimson, and even the underrated Harmonium.

That said, it could be as you say, I certainly understand where you are coming from with the Signals reference but that album was 3 years later.

 

I’ve never heard anything by FM, only knew of the name because of Rush. This is my first sampling of them due to RFF’s song-name dropping post:

 

(Please try to ignore the lame, fan made video itself.)

 

The song is certainly Signals-esque...or vice verse? Anyway, not bad at all.

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Like I said I’m not sure if the influence wasn’t the other way. That album, Surveillance, seems to have been influenced by Rush, certainly the bass sound and the drumming (the lack of guitar notwithstanding) are reminiscent of Rush albums that predate it. they were certainly a quirky band with influences from all over the place; Genesis, Yes, Crimson, and even the underrated Harmonium.

That said, it could be as you say, I certainly understand where you are coming from with the Signals reference but that album was 3 years later.

 

The 'Surveillance' album was released in 1979 and 'Signals' was released in 1982.

 

The electric mandolin playing almost comes across as an electric guitar.

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This excerpt below is part of Teamrock's 2016 interview with FM founder Cameron Hawkins.

 

Recommended Listening

 

Black Noise (1977)

 

FM’s impressive debut album set the standard against which the others are judged. Their unique format – Cameron Hawkins’ spacey synths, expressive bass and smooth vocals; Martin Deller’s busy percussion; and the enigmatic Nash The Slash on violin, electric mandolin and rawer vocal – is unusual but interesting. Sci-fi themes abound in the dark title track, Journey’s upbeat groove and the aggressive instrumental Slaughter In Robot Village, but it was the US radio hit Phasors On Stun that would best marry their echoey instrumentation and crazy rhythms with a pop sensibility, one that would endure throughout the following decades.

 

City Of Fear (1980)

 

By album number four – their third with future kd Lang/Heart/Geddy Lee producer Ben Mink on violin and electric mandolin – they’d dropped space rock for a sparser, angrier sound based around Mink’s distorted mandolin. Produced by electronic pioneer Larry Fast (Synergy/Peter Gabriel), the stark soundscapes of Krakow, the catchy Power and the soaring Surface To Air are among the highlights. The mandolin could almost be a guitar on the rocking Riding The Thunder, while Nobody At All is the closest they ever got to a heartfelt ballad, with Mink’s beautiful violin showing exactly why he would soon guest on Rush’s Losing It.

 

Transformation (2015)

 

Organic but no less eclectic, Cameron Hawkins and the new four-piece line-up delivered a different sound for the band. The multi-layered opener Brave New Worlds, the commercial Reboot, Re-awaken and orchestral Safe And Sound all add quality to the legacy, along with other quirky songs that make up a bold but also pleasingly familiar release. Ed Bernard’s viola adds a melancholy tone to a complex record that proves to be one of their most dramatic statements.

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I checked out Aimee Mann after her little cameo.She is great songwriter and i have most of her cds.Doesn't look too bad either.
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I checked out Aimee Mann after her little cameo.She is great songwriter and i have most of her cds.Doesn't look too bad either.

 

I got ‘Til Tuesday’s Voices Carry when it came out back in ‘85. Great album. Still like it quite a bit.

I wasn’t opposed when Mann turned up on HYF but I did think, “What the hell is she doing here?” :LOL:

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I recently started exploring some Ultravox because Neil specifically cited them as a band that caught his attention and drove how he started to approach rhythm (especially electronic) in the early 80's.

 

A simple word.

 

A band I love. They are my friends for the Bay Area.

 

I met the ex drummer of this band and the guitar player in line at Tower overnight to get our Rush tickets on the "Presto" Tour. Death Angel guitarist was also in a sleeping bag in line too. We were drinking beer and listening to "Operation Mindcrime" and the new Eric Johnson cassette Ah Music Com. Epic times.

 

Yes J2112, I will never get out of the 80's.

 

 

The guys in line with me for Rush tickets had their own little prog band in the Bay Area.

 

ENCHANT!

 

They are in the studio right now recording a new album.

 

It's so funny.

 

Timing is everything.

 

You may not believe in a God, but man my God is music.

 

I was just listening to the first Enchant album today on my commute to work.

 

"Blueprint Of The World."

 

You Analog Kids should find it or download the album.

 

Paul Craddick is on the drums. One of my best friends and he is AWESOME!!! I love him.

 

Doug Ott on guitar and vocals! I love him too!!

 

 

I am blessed JB.

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This excerpt below is part of Teamrock's 2016 interview with FM founder Cameron Hawkins.

 

Recommended Listening

 

Black Noise (1977)

 

FM’s impressive debut album set the standard against which the others are judged. Their unique format – Cameron Hawkins’ spacey synths, expressive bass and smooth vocals; Martin Deller’s busy percussion; and the enigmatic Nash The Slash on violin, electric mandolin and rawer vocal – is unusual but interesting. Sci-fi themes abound in the dark title track, Journey’s upbeat groove and the aggressive instrumental Slaughter In Robot Village, but it was the US radio hit Phasors On Stun that would best marry their echoey instrumentation and crazy rhythms with a pop sensibility, one that would endure throughout the following decades.

 

City Of Fear (1980)

 

By album number four – their third with future kd Lang/Heart/Geddy Lee producer Ben Mink on violin and electric mandolin – they’d dropped space rock for a sparser, angrier sound based around Mink’s distorted mandolin. Produced by electronic pioneer Larry Fast (Synergy/Peter Gabriel), the stark soundscapes of Krakow, the catchy Power and the soaring Surface To Air are among the highlights. The mandolin could almost be a guitar on the rocking Riding The Thunder, while Nobody At All is the closest they ever got to a heartfelt ballad, with Mink’s beautiful violin showing exactly why he would soon guest on Rush’s Losing It.

 

Transformation (2015)

 

Organic but no less eclectic, Cameron Hawkins and the new four-piece line-up delivered a different sound for the band. The multi-layered opener Brave New Worlds, the commercial Reboot, Re-awaken and orchestral Safe And Sound all add quality to the legacy, along with other quirky songs that make up a bold but also pleasingly familiar release. Ed Bernard’s viola adds a melancholy tone to a complex record that proves to be one of their most dramatic statements.

 

FM RULES!

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