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I don't see that as them slamming Rush fans. Kind of a tongue in cheek nod to the fact that the evening was dominated by the power trio from Canada and their rabid fans. :)

I know people meant well, but this was kind of disrespectful to Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone magazine who have supported the band so devotedly for several decades now...

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People ask for likes...I'm asking for friends. LOL Shameful, I know. Friend me. Maybe I'll do a dance.

Quinticential Alex right here! http://cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-los-angeles-04.18.2013/34.jpg

Here is the video of what was reported earlier this evening. Jann Wenner starts to introduce RUSH but before he can get beyond the first sentence the crowd goes crazy for over 1 minute before he has a chance to finish the introduction.

the performance was great but Grohl's induction speech was epic.

count me in the thinking it was brilliant camp. perfect speech at the perfect time. his facial expressions were hysterical. well done alex! their speeches like their solo discs all reflect how different they are.

Well-a don't you know about the lurk? Well, everybody knows that the lurk is the word! A well-a lurk, lurk , l- lurk's the word!

But he did while saying thank you to the dedicated fans. None of their speeches directly thanked the Hall -- just their friends, family, crew, and the FANS.

I know, some people aren't getting it. How do you both graciously accept an award, while mocking it? How do you say, "This is a big deal to us, but why the f**k did Abba and Madonna get in?" Lerxst is a comic genius—telling the story of wanting to tell the Hall to go f**k themselves, but then suiting up and showing up, gracious and humble—because the vindication means so much to the fans.

Was that Alex's way of saying f*ck you to the RRHOF? That was amazing and hilarious. They won and accepted the award and still managed to make the fans happy who wanted them to refuse the award... that is if those people can be made happy. Anyway, glad they got in, and in definitive Rush style! That should make for some interesting headlines...

We are an amazing fan base, for sure.

Just found this induction speech by Dave and Taylor. When did f*ckin' Rush become cool? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLOUgvsfDtg

Goosebump city right there.

VIDEO OF RUSH STANDING O https://vine.co/v/bUexaitQ2dV

Jann Wenner getting booed by the predominantly RUSH-centric crowd.

So the Foo's play 2112 in the white kimono's while the guys ate getting ready the the boys come out and play Tom Sawyer and TSOR and end the show jamming with everyone to Crossroads Should be an awesome show May 18th.

She agrees that its fine for my nine year old daughter to see her first Rush show when they come to Chicago on June 28th! :haz: I never thought that this was something that I was going to be able to share with any of my kids! I'm pretty damn excited. :)

Great night here in LA. Rush fans have taken over Nokia. The ovation was so huge Geddy Alex Neil and Grohl stood up. Show is amazing! Rush is sitting next to Public Enemy. Classic. Incredible night so far. Petty Jackson Browne and Fogerty played with Ramdy Newman! Epic

WHAT RUSH MEANS TO ME Tonight, after decades of being snubbed and more than a decade of eligibility, Rush will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A fan since the 8th grade, it shouldn't mean that much me. In truth, it does. There's an air of vindication that is hard to understand and even more difficult to explain. In the high school halls of in the shopping malls, I wasn't just a nerd, a band geek, a partier, or a jock. In fact, at one point or another, I was all of them, sometimes in the same day; going from baseball practice to band practice (long live Eclipse) to a bonfire in a pine grove. While at times I felt in sync with my peers, I, like many others, often felt just outside looking in. While others triumphed the sounds of Van Halen, Dio, and Iron Maiden, I quietly grew more interested in the moods and emotions of some Canadian trio very few had a flavor for. For me, others listened to these bands in an attempt to fit in while I listened to Rush to feel unique and different while slowly learning that was an okay to just be 'me'. As natural for it was in my grand design to want to feel accepted, I wasn't going to give in to security under pressure and just do or be what others wanted. To my young and innocent eyes, Rush opened the world to me. There were places out there that were different (the whole wide world, an endless universe. Yet we keep looking through the eyeglass in reverse). There were people in those places who lived under completely different circumstances (people storm the barricades, walls go tumbling in). I wanted to learn about them, understand them, and increase my awareness of humanity. It was through that journey and exploration that I thought I might become a better a person (the point of the journey is not arrive. Anything can happen). Did I need Rush to become a better person? Probably not. However, there is no doubt in my middle-aged mind that I have become a more compassionate, aware, and sensitive person because of Rush. To the little girl that hides shaking with her hands on her ears to the person who looks down from the evening plane and wonders what you're doing tonight, I, too, believe the level of sensitivity to those in danger or peril or struggle is more acute inside me because of Rush's influence on me. I don't watch the news to learn, I watch it to feel. What has Rush meant to me during the course of 40 something years? Not much, but more than I know. They didn't influence my poor judgements or wise decisions. They didn't affect my successes or failures, my triumphs or shortcomings. However, they did offer me the opportunity to think and feel outside the box. They challenged me to define for myself what were acceptable levels of humanity (I knew he was different in his sexuality). They taught me lessons on emotional survival (All of us do time in the gutter. Dreamers turn to look at the cars - turn around, turn around) that I have used during various down moments including the loss of my brother last June. I'm sure I could have survived this world without them, but I'm glad I had them along for the journey. As we the fans celebrate this induction, we know it means little in the grand scheme of things. Yet, it means something to our spirit, our soul if you will. We can't quite define it - but really - hasn't that always been the case? "You can be the captain and I will draw the chart. Sailing into destiny, closer to the heart"

Yeah, but ti's true. Geddy's voice is high pitched, and TRF is nerd central. AND MAY IT NEVER CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Moody Blues, Deep Purple, Kiss, etc. - there are still quite a few stunning omissions...

I'm a humble man and a grateful man, will that get me in too? :guitar:

i am not a fan of of randy newman but the man has a very impressive resume. see for yourself and you may be surprised.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Newman i like the eagles but for those of you who depise them and henley, here is something for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm-o7_VVAoU ^^^ don henley must die by mojo nixon.

Yeah well, RRHOF has a lot to be ashamed of. Like, how does Randy Newman get in before Deep Purple? STFU Henley.

Since the ceremonies in LA will NOT be televised live, you can still follow along with all of the happenings at the following link: http://news.cygnus-x1.net/2013/04/time-stand-still-rush-inducted-into.html I'll be tracking all of the news, photos, interviews and more -- and, of course, the songs Rush play -- and will be posting all of the updates throughout the night. It's not the same as being there - that's for sure - but hey, it's better than nothing :-)

Alex is a Genius! That was the best Speech I've ever heard! He told the RRHOF to F-Off and Thanked everyone without saying a word. Well expcept BLAH!!! :notworthy: :haz: :haz: :haz: :ebert: :ebert: :ebert: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Rush never gave a rats ass about the award and Alex's "speech" showed it!

We are a loud and devoted bunch. Yeah, total goosebumps.

He's lurking the distance, he's lurking for speed She's all alone, all alone in her time of need

I thought this was a movie reference.... Jonathan Silverman says this in in Stealing Home

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/GIFs/382_zps1614c211.gif

Hey, why the hell not! :haz:

^^^ Geddy's mom is a very young-looking 80, especially given her WWII experiences.

Donna Halper just shared this on FB :) Just had a wonderful lunch with friends and members of Geddy's family, including his sister and brother. Here's a photo of Geddy's mom, an amazing lady who is in her 80s and never thought she would see her son inducted...and now, she will. She was beaming with pride just talking about it. What a joy to know such a nice family!

Foreign types with the hookah pipes say: Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh Lurk like an Egyptian.

Here's my favorite Abba related song ;) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTo7OgXkbe8

I love how she put that! nice to see Q107 is showing some Heart love too! I work nightshift so I'll be all over this thread and the link all night long. THANK YOU JAG2112!

I feel bad for those who are unable to see past the production values on Vapor Trails enough to realize what amazing music this album contains.. so much so that I've written a recipe for Rushgoo -uh, I mean those who are still struggling with Rush's most emotional album. Important: Make sure you have a certain measure of tolerance and a willingness to rise above on hand or this recipe may not work. ok let's begin.. ~first you will need a certain degree of determination to dare on a different course. ~then add one certain degree of imagination (if you do not have imagination, a measure of make believe will suffice or if necessary a certain amount of force) ~cook for about 67 min on HIGH and you should start to see a certain degree of surrender to the forces of heat and light. ~now remove from heat and celebrate the moment! note: I like to top this dish with a shot of satisfaction.. preferably in a willingness to risk DEFEAT! ;)

PM had a couple of good ones and I really liked sundog's caption but I liked LiX's the best. I think he took notice of the times that I used a reference from the previous caption. I never won doing that but he has, now. I just love repetitive humor! You're up big guy!

Wow, I wonder what all you guys and gals are going to bitch about now that RUSH has been inducted into the hall of mediocrity? It would have been totally metal if the boys had told the hall to stick it.

I'm missing the 'dude' bits as I'm a female. Google is your best friend.

"you should see my pubes."

Why does Obama keep making me out to be some kind of monster??

I'm Paul Ryan, I'm Paul Ryan, and I oversaw this message, and I oversaw this message.

Politicians with double vision is OK, but double talk....not so much.

Puts away the bottle of wine and goes to bed - I figure I must, I am seeing double.

YOU bumped this? I figured it was Sheldon. :P I don't think I ever saw this. Well no, it IS three and a half years old. Did Babycat do a search for "boob"? No, she did not do a search for boob. The only result that comes up when you do a search for boob is Sheldon Cooper.