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  1. I don't care if they are on stage with rocking chairs...I'm there!
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  2. there's a window for when doing something makes sense, and once that window closes, it's pretty awkward to try and pry it open again. they're alive...that means the windows open. It won't be what we've had before...that should excite the hell out of everyone. Plant and Krause kicked major ass (see Grammy)...imagine what they could do if they put their hearts in it. it's not about putting their hearts in it or not - if plant can't sing live, he can't sing live - not much can be done about that. He can sing live. Maybe not to your liking, but he's still cranking out good stuff. I hope they make another record. They could call it "Goober, your just full of hot air" ok, we'll see... what about NEW songs Goob? Songs that don't try to repeat the past but go a step further...does that pique your interest at all? Rush were the very, very, VERY rare exception of a band that made an excellent album 38 years after their debut. That's pretty much unheard of. Do you really expect that Zeppelin, 44 years after their debut, have a chance in a thousand of making an album that comes anywhere close to approaching their legacy? Again, to me it's do you want the real thing, or are you willing to accept whatever dregs they have left. If you don't mind the dregs, go see them live even if Plant is painfully croaking out the lyrics just so you can say you saw them, or buy the album (which almost definitely won't happen) that would almost definitely be a shadow of their former glory and listen to it 500 times if it makes you happy. I appreciate where you're coming from, but the sad truth is that you missed it. Almost all of us did. It's not 1969-1979, it's 2013. That ship has sailed. Elvis has left the building.
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  3. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/KublaKhan/colbertpopcorn.gif
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  4. First of all, What an awesome deal! If I was putting together that package, I personally would've had 2112, AFTK, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and MP instead, but that's still a great collection. Secondly, I do disagree. While, CA is absolutely great, I'd personally say that Signals, 2112, Moving Pictures and A Farewell To Kings are better. Fly by Night is definitely not as good as CA though. That being said, the Anarchist is just as good as anything they've ever written. It was cool to find that...When I listened to the works I just keep coming back the the girth of the CA effort—it's massive (that's what she said), ambitious, and musically mature. Plus the songs (1-12) from start to finish are just fantastic. My personal top three, which are on the same level in my book are AFTK, PeW, and CA. I broke down and placed it back in rotation in my car's six cd changer. Had to do it and my kids were very happy I did! :rush: :haz: :rush:
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  5. Three nights in New York City 40 years ago... ...set your controls to 27, 28, and 29 July 1973. Madison Square Garden to see the mighty Led Zeppelin film "The Song Remains the Same". Who wants to come along for the ride?
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  6. For example, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden. Just listen to the some of the old songs from the 80's on Maiden's recent live albums. A few others include: Justin Hayward(Moody Blues): 66 My dad and I saw the Moodies a few years band and he sounded incredible! Ronnie James Dio(Dio,Black Sabbath): 67 He is greatly missed, but my God could he sing amazing at his age! Klaus Meine(Scorpions): 64 Just like Bruce, I think he's very close to how great he sounded in the 80's as well. So, I wonder why Geddy can't sing like he did in the 70's. Is it because of his vocal style? Would he damage his vocals if he tried to sing like that now? I would like to get your thoughts and opinions on this.
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  7. Ok kids, stop playing that new record about a voiceless crow and gather round: Granda HPL is gonna tell you a story. Once there was a songwriter called Merle Travis. He was one hell of a guitarist too. But that's not the point today. Today we're going to talk about his miner songs. He wrote many of them and performed them too. These are songs of hardship, bleak present, no future. Still, there's always some humor, some strenght, like these men are undefeatable. But maybe the best-known versions of his songs are these two. Which is your favourite? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpTJg2EBpw&feature=share&list=AL94UKMTqg-9DSe2XhSRmlcCMz9WYUfMxJ http://youtu.be/CIxKqQJpgqc
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  8. Hot damn! Now I have a bona fide excuse and science to back it up!
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  9. Holy hell. No way I would ever consider that for a pet, that's just me though. I have a friend who found a stray dog (a lab-boxer-something else cross) at the beach, and several years later it's been determined the dog suffers from hip displaysia, if that's how it's spelled. He's gone from being a romping adult-puppy to cowering in pain, not wanting to get up off his bed to go to the bathroom or even eat, sometimes. The vet said they could perform an operation that would cost - I think - between $5-10,000, if I remember correctly. My friend was distraught - even though family offered to help raise funds, she just couldn't justify spending that much money on a dog. It was understood the dog would have to be put to sleep in the near future, as the pain was just too great. She went to a naturopathic vet, who introduced her to a new blend of dog food, and it has been doing wonders for the dog! He can move around much more, and the pain seems to be much more bearable. I don't know how long this will be kept up, but it's amazing what a change in diet can do. But it's such a hard decision - spend a lot of money on what many pet owners consider a memeber of their family, or let the pet go and maybe move on to another. I hope I never have to have this kind of choice with my namesake cat, Mika!
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  10. I do like that some bands will automatically offer pit tix to their fans in pre-sales. That is what I call "fan friendly."
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  11. Made me think of this: Lawyer: Your Honor, even though I've proven my client's innocence, I'd still like to call Freddy Quimby to the stand. So that we can all bask in his gentle decency. Mr. Quimby, did you assault Mr. LaCoste? Freddy: Of course not. I love each and every thing on God's green earth. Lawyer: Therefore, you would never lose your temper over something as trivial as the pronunciation of "chowder". Freddy: That's "chowdah"! Chowdah! I'll kill you! I'll kill all of you, especially those of you in the jury! Lawyer: Wow, that didn't go well. The defense rests. Principal Skinner: I know you can read my thoughts, Bart. Just remember, if I find out you cut class, your ass is mine. Yes, you heard me. I think words I would never say. Homer: I know you can read my thoughts, Bart. Meow-Meow-Meow-Meow-Meow-Meow-Meow-Meow-Meow...
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  12. You're complaining about 3 Hours? I've gotta go 8 hours south or 8 hours east. I gotta fly London-Denver, and then drive to Salt Lake City and back to Denver again ! I have to drive 5 minutes, get on a Summerfest Flyer (15 minute city bus ride) and get dropped off at the gate... see the show, get back on the Flyer (another 15 minutes), get in my car and drive 5 minutes home. *EDIT - I did drive over an hour to ILSnwdog's house, and then another hour from his house to see them in Chicago for the 1st leg.
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  13. I was fortunate enough to see the Division Bell tour in 94. Amazing. Gilmour is on a different level than just about any other musician that isn't in a band called Rush.
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  14. Wright is a legend, but Tony is King. Well after Phil clipped his nuts and made him write crap like Dance, he became a Queen lol
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  15. *ucking *uck, you're right. Stupid memory. Now let's see if I can fix it... Ok fixed, now I don't look like a *oron anymore... :lol: :lol: Thanks for the heads up!! :cheers:
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  16. Thanks everybody, and extra thanks to Ducky for those sweet tags! http://i.imgur.com/3S0uTDe.gif
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  17. He's the tall, skinny one. Floyd's the fluffy one. :laughing guy: :laughing guy: :laughing guy: :laughing guy:
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  18. It is frustrating to not really know whats up with so many different options/pre-sales ect. They prey on the excitement of the fans and offer no design or consistancy. The only sure choice for something close offers the most ridiculous of all, pay the most and sit for months not knowing where you will sit? Sucker! Of course we want to get in on the first offers, but then there are like 5 more in the coming days? The scary part is they have no reason to stop, we buy right in because there is no choice, and we love the band. We get worked over and inevitability seem to always be sitting next to some annoying, facebook addicted, care less about the show couple that brags "Oh,we just picked these up on Ticketmaster yesterday!"
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  19. That's what I thought! As a matter of fact I bet the boys were pissed off on their last time there at Red Rocks! Rain and a power outage!! It totally sucked! Now they will be indoors and nothing will go wrong. Signed, Superbowl XLVII LOL!!!!!
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  20. Hahahaha!! Wow! Dr. Hook!!! That's a very interesting pick! I don't own any Dr. Hook but I do have a ton of Great White. Signed, "HOOKED"
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  21. I just saw the who play at copp's coliseum, in Hamilton, they were amazing did not expect that type of show, they played all of Quadrophenia and had a opening act called vintage trouble, they played soul and rock they were pretty good . I did not think they had in them, They had 10 muscians on stage including ringo star son, on drums. They took no breaks and played right thru., They played 6 songs in the enchore, It rocked, I was really suprised it was 99% sold out. :D-13:
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  22. So ive given you an abby normal brain, super human strength and an enormous vonstucher. You might not know what a vonstucher is, but trust me, someday youll thank me
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  23. I was only able to try for 1/2 hour and I tried Kansa City and Cincinnati while a co worker tried Chicago and Milwaukee. After 45 minutes we gave up. I really don't understand how this could be possible. On the day of PRESALE ( 1st day Tixs are available ). I understand VIP is rows1-15 but I don't think Live Nation gets to sale all the seats in all near stage sections. 1-3 Last tour I can remember people on TRF that had got seats up front rows 1-15. Does anyone know if musicToday and VIP LNation each have a set number of seats in each section they are allowed to sell????? Also, on the Citicard Presale Febuary 20th do they also have rights to certain premium seats that are not available elsewhere ? I just had pissy luck getting any seats for Summer leg. I'm going all in at PNC in Raleigh, NC. 1st Row Sec 1. This has never happened before that I can remember. I couldn't even get 1 ticket in sec 1-2-3. I WANT ANSWERS !!!!!!!!!! ANYBODY ? Lol
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  24. Lets see how they are doing nearly a year in: Headlong Flight Caravan Carnies Seven Cities of Gold The Anarchist Clockwork Angels The Garden The Wreckers BU2B Halo Effect Wish Them Well BU2B2 :codger:
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  25. I was organizing my music and was going through my box sets and was trying to pick my three favourites. So, what box sets do you own and which our your favs? My top three are, Alice Cooper "The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper", Bruce Springsteen "The Promise: The Darkness of the Edge of Town Story" & The Beach Boys "the Complete Pet Sounds Sessions". Here's my collection... Aerosmith – Pandora’s Box The Beach Boys – The Pet Sounds Sessions The Beach Boys – The Smile Sessions The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations The Beatles in Stereo (The Original Studio Recordings) The Beatles in Mono (The Complete Mono Recordings) The Beatles – The Capitol Albums (Volume 1) The Beatles – The Capitol Albums (Volume 2) David Bowie – Sound and Vision Johnny Cash – At Folsom Prison Johnny Cash – At San Quentin Johnny Cash - The Complete Sun Recordings Johnny Cash – Unearthed Cheap Trick – Sex, America, Cheap Trick Alice Cooper - The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper Bob Dylan – Biograph Bob Dylan – The Original Mono Recordings Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Volume 4 Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Volume 5 Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Volume 6 Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Volume 7 Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Volume 8 Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Volume 9 Genesis - Archives (Volume One) Genesis – Archives (Volume Two) Genesis – 1970 – 1975 Genesis – 1976 – 1982 Genesis – 1983 – 1998 Genesis – Live 1973 – 2007 George Harrison – Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 Led Zeppelin - The Complete Led Zeppelin SHM John Lennon – Signature Box Nirvana - Nevermind (Limited Super Deluxe Edition) Roy Orbison – The Soul of Rock and Roll Tom Petty – Playback Tom Petty – The Live Anthology Pink Floyd – The Piper at the Gates of Dawn Pink Floyd – Discovery Rush – Sector 1 Rush – Sector 2 Rush – Sector 3 Simon and Garfunkel – The Complete Columbia Recordings Bruce Springsteen – Tracks Bruce Springsteen – The Promise: The Darkness of the Edge of Town Story Bruce Springsteen – Live: 1975 – 1985 Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run 30th Anniversary Thin Lizzy – At the BBC The Who - Quadrophenia- The Director's Cut (Super Deluxe Edition) The Who – 30 Years of Maximum R&B
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  26. Go sleep with a 70 year old woman and then tell us it's just a number. http://x1d.xanga.com/ccaf94f4d5630283084150/b225713677.jpg
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  27. Another very real possibility is that they realize in retrospect that it's far from their best work, to say the least. It's very likely that they keep putting it off because even though they're fully cognizant of there being MAJOR sound problems, they also don't want to spend any time or money on an album that they know isn't up to their standards. Of course they would never admit that, just say that it was made during a tough period for the band, etc., which is also true...
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  28. Richard Wright because he had Nothing to do with We Can't Dance
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  29. I love the older stuff but I just don't think Geddy should sing them. Geddy actually said he has songs that he won't sing no matter how much the fans want to hear them (no offense to the fans). I think the reason why he won't sing them is because he really can't.
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  30. I had a chance at 10th row center for Grand Rapids, but I tossed those back so a friend could grab them. Grabbed 5th row center for SLC for a buddy and got 3rd row center for Portland. People need to remember there are a *few* prime seats in the presale for each show, just not many. There are a bunch of good seats.. but not prime like there were back on S&A and before.
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  31. For Denver, I had to literally refresh for 20 minutes before I got any. Finally did and got 17th row, which was slightly disappointing. These things are such a frickin' lottery it isn't funny.
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  32. I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread. That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ). I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime. I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that for whatever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed. Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.
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  33. I think you mean "Sussudio" (KINDA latin for "help"). It was a solo record. With brass section. Latin for Help? Fitting.. Ya that's the one lol That was from Collins' third solo album Pablum for Soccer Moms, Vol. 3. http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s410/datura67/Screenshot_4_zps347bdb7e.png
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  34. Why do you call them onions? They don't make people cry, do they?
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  35. 4/18 - LA That's your California show this summer.
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  36. Mr. Burns: Well, Simpson, I must say, once you've been through something like that with a person, you never want to see that person again. Homer: You said it, you weirdo.
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  37. Why ask Alex or Tony to do it when there are a million Geddycorns that would volunteer?
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  38. Homer: God, if you really are God, you'll get me tickets to that game. [doorbell rings] Ned: Heidely-ho, neighbor. Wanna go to the game with me? I got two tick -- Homer: [slams the door] Why do you mock me, O Lord? Marge: Homer, that's not God. That's just a waffle that Bart tossed up there. [Marge scrapes it off into Homer's hands] Homer: I know I shouldn't eat thee, but -- [bites] Mmm, sacrilicious. That night, Homer sneaks over to Ned's house with a lead pipe in his hand. [Homer rings Ned's doorbell] Marge: [calling from window] Homer? Homer: Huh? Marge: Are you planning to hit Ned Flanders with that pipe and take his tickets? Homer: Ye -- no... Ned: [answers door] Huh? [Homer winds up] Homer: Oh. [winds down] Flanders, I decided I'd like to go to the game with you. Ned: Well, get out the Crayloas and color me "Tickled Pink". Ooh, what's with the lead pipe, were you going to give my noggin a flogging? Homer: [sheepish] Well, yeah.
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  39. So that's what Te'o's girlfriend looks like.
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  40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsB4MYuzu5k
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  41. Yeah, thanks for ruining the world, labt. ;) At least your son can help clean it up.. He sounds like he has good musical taste. :)
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  42. Just listened to Signals 5.1 Wow was it good.
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  43. First of all, What an awesome deal! If I was putting together that package, I personally would've had 2112, AFTK, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and MP instead, but that's still a great collection. Secondly, I do disagree. While, CA is absolutely great, I'd personally say that Signals, 2112, Moving Pictures and A Farewell To Kings are better. Fly by Night is definitely not as good as CA though. That being said, the Anarchist is just as good as anything they've ever written. It was cool to find that...When I listened to the works I just keep coming back the the girth of the CA effort—it's massive (that's what she said), ambitious, and musically mature. Plus the songs (1-12) from start to finish are just fantastic. My personal top three, which are on the same level in my book are AFTK, PeW, and CA.
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  44. First of all, What an awesome deal! If I was putting together that package, I personally would've had 2112, AFTK, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and MP instead, but that's still a great collection. Secondly, I do disagree. While, CA is absolutely great, I'd personally say that Signals, 2112, Moving Pictures and A Farewell To Kings are better. Fly by Night is definitely not as good as CA though. That being said, the Anarchist is just as good as anything they've ever written.
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  45. I was in Wal-Mart a couple days ago. As I was walking by the music section I noticed a 5 CD set of classic Rush. I bought it and listened to FBN, 2112, AFTK, MP, and Signals. Not bad for $20 right? The intent was to try and compare Clockwork Angels with these works and see which one is more compelling. Clockwork Angels is bigger, longer, and more awesomer than those albums. Give me more please!!!
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  46. www.yukonbladegrinder.com Clockwork Angels and Beyond: Current Issues and Future Plans By John Cleese, Host of Talking Cheese with John Cleese On Assignment from Codpiece Theatre Magazine Canada’s favored sons are now in the stretch run of the much-vaunted Clockwork Angels tour. With awards piling up in manager Ray Danniel’s office, there’s not much left to accomplish for the power trio from Willowdale and St. Catherines. Playing to packed houses across North America, Europe, and now venturing into Australasian territories, Rush continues to amaze the music world with incredible chops, a light show that makes Fantasia look old, and relevant sonic creations. Per usual, the Yukon Blade Grinder is on top of all the whispers and rumors circling the band while on the road, known in some circles, as “the Vortex”. Complete with an orchestra of hot women, and post-pubescent (we think) males, the band continues to blaze a path hitherto unduplicated in the history of rock music. Getting Old and Getting Help While playing music this technically complex, physical stamina is at a premium. No secret here, the members of Rush are approaching, or have landed in sexagenarian land. Dealing with issues that only afflict “old” people, some members of the band have dealt with aging in an unexpected and lucrative way. Drum legend, Neil Peart, has taken to endorsing products that help deal with his elbow and hemorrhoid ailments. Once vicious rumors, now common knowledge, there is now an appearance of Preparation H and Ben-Gay stickers on his bass drum, and the professor is not ashamed to share his infirmities. He believes the advertisements gives the audience product knowledge and assurance they aren’t alone as they deal with the realities of life. In a recent interview with the Yukon Blade Grinder, Peart admitted that he had a special seat designed to help with what he calls his “asteroids”. He said, “As we age these things pop up. I saw the proverbial fork in the road: quite drumming or get help—I went with getting help”. With some assistance from his legendary drum tech Lorne “Gump” Wheaton, the seat is pumped with liquid nitrogen to soothe the heat and itch of the embarrassing ailment during shows. “Neil’s temperment completely changes once we implement Operation: Ass Blast”, Gump said “in fact, the audience can tell when we do it because Neil launches into an impromptu drum solo—you know he’s feeling good when he does that!” Apparently he needs the treatment 3-4 times a night—Good luck with that Monsieur Pratt! Getting More Help Internet message forums supporting the band have been erupting with questions about the elderly black gentleman who’s been helping Gump maintain the master’s drum kit. Seen sweeping around the kit, plus shucking and jiving with the orchestra, there have been many questions regarding this figure. Once under a strict confidentiality agreement, now free to explain away the mystery, Gump shares why the addition to fold has been of benefit to Mr. Peart. The addition is none other than Pratt’s new drum instructor—Chitlin’ circuit legend Leophus “Hambone” Jones, AKA—Father Time. “Before his death, Freddy Gruber, Neil’s former drum teacher (may the deity of the cosmos bless his soul) instructed him that elbow problems would eventually arise. And when they did, Neil needed to seek out help.” Gump continues, “Freddy didn’t make it so easy on Neil to attain this level of instruction. In his will, Freddy left a map of the United States with arrows indicating where his help could be found during certain times of the year, kind of a migratory map if you will. He wrote the names of songs he wrote and famous people he dated. In our journey we went to New Orleans, Birmingham, Milwaukee, and Minot, South Dakota. As clues gelled in Neil’s psyche, we knew that Hambone would be living under a bridge in Memphis last summer, panhandling to cars as they pass. Man, Freddy was quite vague about that in his instructions. He didn’t tell us he lives under bridges.” Armed with only a 5 gallon bucket and two hands when he performs, Father Time serenades and astounds passers by with his “circular motion technique” that Freddy shared with none other than the Canadian Drummer Boy. Hambone, now 95 years young, and a hit with the ladies of the Clockwork Angels orchestra, had this to share with the Yukon Blade Grinder. “Neil’s just a young pup. Always cryin’ bout his elbow. I told him to buck up and act like man—I guess Freddy didn’t tell ‘em that! That’s all he needed. I appreciate the job though…good food from Frenchie and I love dem massages from the ladies—if ya know what I mean”. Yes we do Hambone—you are indeed the man! What Happens after the Vortex? Space—The Final Frontier When the Clockwork Angels tour finally winds down, and the boys from the band get sick of droning home life routines, they have an opportunity that few have ever received—an experimental ride on the International Space Station. Inspiration has been a moving target for music material for the band, and they figure this is the best way to get the most out of their talents. With the advent of the band getting nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and whispers of Grammy nominations, Rush is in rarified air. However, the honors just don’t stop in this earthly realm. On the ISS, 2112 and Cygnus X1 Books 1 & 2 have replaced the standard music that greets the astronauts every morning when the wake up. “Thus Spake Zarathustra” and “Blue Danube Waltz” were the staples of morning rituals according to NASA, but they felt it was time to modernize this modern machinery. Buzz Aldrin, famed moonwalker and pilot, had this to say, “When you’re up in space music is so important. It keeps you connected with life down on planet earth. However, in this new era, astronauts want something a little more current than the classical staples of yesteryear. Good luck with that, that bands music just sounds like static to me” So, naturally Rush was the perfect fit. In response to reports that the band will be traveling in space, underrated and under appreciated guitarist Alex Lifeson, offered these tidbits on what the band will be doing on ISS. “Canada participates in the ISS program and we’re all big sci-fi nerds. As part of our honors from the Canadian government we’ve been selected to participate in the ISS program. In the past, Canada has contributed the space ARM of the shuttle and ISS missions. Now they want to find out the implications of sounds waves in space. So, they’ve designed a special module on the ISS that is a music laboratory. It’s got a drum set, stationary bass and guitar stands. Amplifiers are located outside of the module projecting our music directly at certain galaxies.” When asked what things from Earth the band expects to take into space with them, Alex said, “NASA is quite prepared for our needs. The only stuff we really want to take up with us are guitars and other musical equipment and the “special” brownies Geddy likes to make at home—so tasty! We all glad the space agency is obliging, because if they didn’t help with the brownies, it was a no go. We want to get as high as we can…literally and figuratively.” Ok…and Jacob’s Ladder is on set list this tour right? Continue smoking your breakfast, Sir Lerxt, we love it when you do!!!
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