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Tough to top this classic from the 60s. I got this album + a pair of bell bottoms for Christmas in 1969. I was 14 yo and was orbiting the earth that day.

Shortly after his book tour ended, something Ged said in an interview struck me: one of the reasons he did the tour was for closure - for himself, yes, but also for us. That the way Rush had ended was so murky and dissatisfying, and ultimately tragic, he felt we needed to see him and Al on a stage together again to give the band a proper goodbye, even if they weren't up there playing music. At the time, it seemed like the kind of thing that people say in situations like this, just another cliche. What is "closure", anyways? But now that a few months have gone by, I'm starting to realize that I actually did need some kind of closure, and that Neil's unexpected death had left me in a sort of limbo that I couldn't get out of. From January 2020 until last December, when I saw Ged's show at Massey Hall, I probably listened to more Rush than I did in the whole decade before it. Their music was constantly playing in my car, I listened to the entire Something for Nothing podcast from first episode to last, and I spent countless hours talking about the band online. But all the sudden, since that evening, it's like I found something I didn't even realize I was looking for, and I've been able to let go. I've gone from listening to the band compulsively, to hardly listening to them at all. I've left a bunch of Facebook Rush groups, stopped looking for news and videos, and they've generally been less present in my life. It doesn't feel like neglect so much as acceptance, though. It feels okay. Turns out Ged was right, and he gave me exactly what I needed. I'm curious if anyone else went through something similar...

"If you don't have your 3D glasses, you'll only see this song in one-half D!" RIP Joe.

I fully went into my R40 show expecting this to be the very final show I'll ever see from them. I was seeing my favorite band go out on top. I even bought Neil's R40 travel book, Far and Wide and went to see Geddy & Alex do an interview/signing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, but that more just felt like an epilogue. Following Neil's death, that stung quite a bit especially with the 1-2 punch of COVID and a crisis in my personal life almost immediately after. His death caused me to return to their music after a bit of a hiatus and made me appreciate his words and his talent behind the kit even more. Geddy's book just feels like an additional epilogue to a book i closed long ago. It's a great read and I'm grateful that he released such a detailed retelling of his life and time in the band, even if he could have given us another 200 pages. It gave me a better understanding of how much he and the others truly busted their asses to make it and the sacrifices that came with his level of fame. And again, after not listening to Rush for a long while, I burned through the entire discography (studio and live) as I read through the book. This band remains my absolute favorite even if my listening wanes every now and then. It just hits harder when I return to it after a long time away.

I spent many hours with my buddy Rich (RIP) listening to Relayer. We saw YES that tour at Roosevelt Stadium, NJ.

Stones prepping. Not their best there are a few gems. Sharing my beer with Keith. 434471130_396980009795795_7221216122155107618_n 2 by Jim Chambers, on Flickr

I think he replicated so many of the sounds of the keyboard era perfectly.

He didn't get what he deserved.

His intro to the live version of "The Weapon" was a classic. https://youtu.be/iTBx0P0zOqA?si=Vxb2f22ZKfvTSCOe

van Halen 5150 (9/10) 0U812 (8/10) For unlawful Carnal Knowledge (9/10) Balance (8/10) I actually really love the Sammy Era of VH Mick

To be perfectly honest, I wish they'd quit with these 40th anniversary boxsets. I don't need a remastered Grace Under Pressure. I have half a dozen different masters of it already across various formats and nothing else they could do is going to make it sound better than it already does, short of a very tastefully done remix. What I DO want, and what I would actually shell out good money for, is a standalone video release of the complete p/g live show, ditto ESL and ASOH. Beyond that, give us the complete Toronto '97 show, or the shows from the Presto and RTB tours that were filmed. Release more soundboards as official live albums. I really don't care about studio albums with re-imagined artwork and little toy cars. I want new things to watch and listen to, that's all.

There is a difference between closure of Rush as a touring/material creating entity and my journey/love of the material that they created for over 40 years. The former may have occurred but the latter will live on indefinitely for me.

Thank you so much everybody!! I meant to log in yesterday and completely forgot. I had a great birthday. I'm so glad to be a part of this community

RIP Pegi. A huge part of Rush's history, and a name we heard a lot when we first opened this board almost 20 years ago.

I think I'm in agreement with you. When Rush just up and stopped after the short R40 tour in 2015, I kind of just tried to forget about the band itself. Listened to little of the music and didn't think much of for a few years. Once Neil died, I started remembering a bit more, listening to a little more of the music again. When Geddy's book was announced, I really started thinking about the band and how long they were a big part of my life. Reading the book nearly instantly upon release felt like reliving parts of my younger life, and like you, it felt like the closure I didn't know I needed, but ended up happy to have. Thanks for 400 pages of word salad, Geddy!

Gary Clark Jr - JPEG RAW Blue Öyster Cult - Tyranny and Mutation Handsome Jack - A Good Thing The Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup Wilderun - Epigone Paradise Lost - Obsidian Buckethead - Monsters and Robots Burning Witches - The Dark Tower Mastodon - Cold Dark Place

Metal, metal, metal, metal, metal, metal and metal. Then a little bit of metal, a little bit more metal and then finish with some metal. And maybe a metal track slotted in there too.

Stones - It's Only Rock N Roll I always thought the sound on this album was muddy. Side 1 is great while side 2, meh. Fingerprint File is the winner of side 2.

Get Your Wings My intro to Aerosmith. Back in 1974 I walked into a dorm room at college and this album was blasting. I sat down and listened to the rest of the album. Aerosmith was now on my radar. I saw them in Central Park the summer of 1975 and they blew me away. Got tickets for the band Feb 2025 at MSG. Love this song with the headphones on.

There was a time I would have said Closer to the Heart or another over played song. But after a recent hiatus from the band, my appreciation for those songs returned. If an annoying song is overplayed, time and distance can warm it back up to me. That said, I'd be fine if I never hear "In the Mood" ever again. Why it was a concert staple for so long is a mystery to me. It's a blight on all those early live albums.

Supposedly?

My daughter said she felt it (here in central PA) but I didn't notice anything. We had a small one here about 10 years ago, the earth science guy at my husband's school had a seismograph from somewhere and it was cool to see him post the photo of it. So I ask my husband today- did the seismograph show anything? He goes, "I don't know, I think Mark stuck it in a closet somewhere??" Science! Glad everyone is ok! (A part of me was glad it didn't happen on Monday during the eclipse??!! Like witches at black masses! )

David Bowie - Scary Monsters

Soundgarden-Badmotorfinger (10/10) Mick

Temple Of The Dog- Temple Of The Dog

The first show I saw was on the VT tour, and they were absolutely killing it. It's probably the most memorable concert of my life.

Digital sales? That's nice. How many 8-tracks did they sell?

To be honest, I had my closure when I first heard that Neil had retired. I knew then that the band was all done. No reunion tours. No more albums. I felt really good about it, and I was happy for Neil.

Iron Maiden- Dance Of Death

Aerosmith - Pump boy I needed this East Coast Offense - Everything Is Nothing EP Local DC area band and friends of mine from the music scene, this is their debut EP, released today. If you dig 90s, effects laden guitar rock at all (think early Muse, Radiohead, Zombie by The Cranberries, etc.) give this a listen! I think my favorite track is either Shell or Oblivion.

Judas Priest - Battle Cry

Happy 50th to this album. I remember walking in to a a dorm room at college 1974 and Get Your Wings was playing. I was sold.

Neil Young - Time Fades Away Handsome Jack - A Good Thing The Doors - Morrison Hotel The Doors - LA Woman Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Mojo Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Hard Promises Pearl Jam - Dark Matter Pearl Jam - Vitalogy

I literally just heard two guys walking by wondering why they can’t see the moon yet.

Yes! Their victory ended their relative anonymity.

Doesn't matter, it still sucks. With the resources available it would not have been difficult to make a high quality boot official, and AI up the sound. SUCK.

It's an embarrassment of riches that I continue to celebrate. Nothing has changed for me there.

Duane era Allman's was the first thing that popped in my head with the Grateful Dead being second. Also agree that there was a lot of magic with the Warren/Derek ABB era. For me, I don't feel the 'magic' with bands who pretty much play the songs exactly like they are on the album. It's all rehearsed and planned. Don't get me wrong, I love a lot of those bands at well but not to the context of EP's original post. It's the bands that go into the free flowing jazz improvisation where nobody knows what's gonna happen next. Then the 'magic' happens when everyone listens to what everyone else is doing and everyone synchs up and adds in their moments to elevate the spiritual moments. Honorable mentions: Phish Gov't Mule with Allen Woody when they were a power trio Luther Dickinson era Black Crowes

Came here to say The Allman Brothers Band. They had exactly what you're describing. Not for their whole career, but definitely in the early 70s (with Duane Allman) and then again in the 2000s (with Derek Trucks). Check out "Live at the Fillmore East" - it's the best place to start, and one of the best live albums of all time.

In terms of chemistry within live performances, Rush, Zeppelin, Purple MK2, Slade, Grateful Dead, The Who all spring to mind.

Debut album released 50 years ago today

I just read that the Zep song Jimmy dislikes the most is Living Loving Maid ( She's Just A Woman ) off II. Listening to LZ II this morning.