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As a youth, I used to imagine scenarios where I would randomly encounter my musical heroes whether it be individual members of Rush or someone from any other band I liked.

In my imagination, these artists would be receptive to my exp<b></b>ressions of appreciation, and maybe even mildly intrigued as I revealed the depth of my familiarity with their work.

 

That was total fantasy, of course.

As an adult, I think if I encountered any of my musical heroes out in public, I might take a good long glance at them and soak in that memory, but I wouldn’t acknowledge them or try to chat them up or present myself to them as some superfan.

I suspect there are a number of the musicians I like, not just Neil Peart but people like Van Morrison, Steve Howe, Robert Fripp, Bob Dylan and Pete Townshend, who are probably a bit curmudgeonly in person and wouldn't be receptive to me interrupting them, even if it was simply to praise their work.

 

It seems most of the really great artists don't have the best people skills.

Damn. I believed that for a second. Good one Tony!

 

http://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2017/04/01/4883/Geddy-Lee-Alex-Lifeson-Oliva-Newton-John-to-perform-Xanadu-mash-up-with-ELO-at-Rock-Hall-induction-ceremony

I never knew he was in Rush either but that's because I have no clue who he is.

Jeffrey Jones is the guy from Ferris Bueller. I had no idea he'd been in Rush

 

http://www.ruthlessreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fb2.jpg

 

Really though, THAT Jones is a sleazy person...child pornography, registered sex offender. All kinds of despicable stuff.

Yeesh...I had no idea. That explains why I haven't seen him in anything for ages.

No wonder he was so good at playing creeps...No acting required

 

 

Yeah, that's right, just, uh, roll her old bones on over here, and I'll dig up your daughter. You know that's school policy.

Weren't they one of the inspirations for Spinal Tap? I like em.

I think we can all agree they were reaching with the kimonos and naked guy on a brain album cover. I totally get why critics and rock fans of the day teased and ridiculed them. They didn't have the cool weirdness of Floyd or king crimson. I love all that stuff , but if they continued down that path they wouldn't have achieved the eventual respect they got.

 

I find your point of view interesting. Personally I think they could've done a couple more albums in the same vein as 2112 or Hemispheres and people would have loved it. Change was inevitable, of course but they didn't change completely. They always sounded like themselves no matter how experimental they got with keyboards or less guitar. But there are still a lot of people that think their progressive era was the best, lyrics and music. Myself included.

 

I agree with much of that. The 75-78 period is epic Rush. Love it. I just feel the change they made with PeW was the best for them at the time.

 

I think we can all agree they were reaching with the kimonos and naked guy on a brain album cover. I totally get why critics and rock fans of the day teased and ridiculed them. They didn't have the cool weirdness of Floyd or king crimson. I love all that stuff , but if they continued down that path they wouldn't have achieved the eventual respect they got.

It was based off the time they came on the scene. Prog and hard rock/ metal were despised by the critics. Rush combined both at the height of Punk and dawning of new wave.

 

What amazes me is a band like Radiohead, with song titles like Subterranean Homesick Alien, got a pass from critics.

 

And to be fair, Rush were young and juvenile, Neil's lyrics being the main culprit. If they had continued with the Cygnus stuff into the 80s, yeah.. pretty damn pretentious and silly at that point.

Why is the opening line from Peace Sells by Megadeth in the thread title?

 

Haha.. I was wondering the same thing.

You should stand outside his house and throw it through a window, with a boom box on your shoulder, crankin YYZ.

 

Neil gives a huge glimpse of himself with his books and website. It sounds like he has problems with one on one and group interactions.

 

He owes us nothing but the music. A guy like joey Kramer seems like a party type typical rock drummer, but who would you rather hear play drums? I like the fact that Peart goes against the grain of the typical Keith moon , crazy , out of control rock drummer.

Didn't another guy die on one of these cruises not too long ago?

 

RIP

 

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-boston-drummer-sib-hashian-dead-at-67/

Good luck with your new chapter. I also come from the pharmaceutical world. Positive vibes your way. A new door will open for you. Enjoy the time off:)

Are there still record stores?

 

Sadly, here in Wyoming, no :( Back in Boston there is a chain called Newbury Comics. CDs, Vinyl, books.. I miss that place.

Yes, but probably harder to master.

 

I think the physical layout of a 6 string electric is harder to play, simply because the strings are much closer together and pickups tend to reveal all your mistakes much easier. Mastering a 6 string at the level proficient enough to be considered 'master' is certainly not for slouches.

Indeed not. Maybe it's because of where my interest lies, but it seems there are far more guitar masters (the phrase "a dime a dozen" comes to mind) than bass masters.

 

It's definitely more popular, but I was speaking purely from a mechanics point of view. Guitar and what it takes to play it at that level IMO is more difficult due to mechanical challenges (assuming finger / hand size not being factored).

 

I think playing to a high standard they are both different disciplines. As a reasonably accomplished guitar player I would not argue with you, but I would also say that it would take me a long time and a lot of practise to play the bass to the same standard.

 

The six string guitar is such an idio syncratic instrument. The tuning for a start does not follow any traditional logic. Why tune it in 5th's then tune the 5th string as a 4th?

 

That is why it is almost impossible to learn to play music on guitar by the traditional musical staves.

 

That is why I preferred to learn piano to study musical theory at college.

 

Interesting point. My brother and his son both play keys, and they really don't " get" the guitar. My brother has said all guitar players play in the key of E... haha

A lot of this discussion is focusing on the radio and MTV hits. The commercial aspect.

 

Thrash and punk was hardly tinny.

 

Listen to Ride the Lightning or Zen Arcade.

 

A lot of enduring 1980s hard rock, punk metal was heavy.

 

Yeah, unfortunately the mainstream stuff was so prevalent with MTV, most casual music folks only Associate the 80s with the cheesy stuff.

Most bass players I know could care less about chops. They like the groove and the ability to lock in with the drummer. Guys like billy Sheehan , with his solos, are chuckled at. Respected, sure. But no one needs to play the bass like that.

 

Geddy is a good balance. Melodic lines with just enough chops.

It's about the medias endless FAKE NEWS about Trump! It's a witch hunt!!

This ain't too shabby. And it gives TRF a shout out!

 

http://m.wikihow.com/Become-a-Rush-Fan-for-Life

What people think of as Metal typically comes from what they see from the 80s. Oh you like metal? So you are into Twisted Sister and stuff?

Kix and Yngwie aren't good examples of the 80s best.

One of our true musical treasures.

I'm still trying to decipher the thread title

I'm 26 and still feel young and love being young coz I am young.

 

I've had a hard life and lately...I've just decided to have more fun with my youth and put to one side what came before.

 

It's been great!

 

Age does not matter kid, it is just a number!!!!!!!!

 

I am 51, still have a great full head of hair with no grey and still feel 18 inside!

 

I remember being 26 like it was yesterday. I am just the same, my body is a little older and my head is a little wiser, that's all

 

I agree for the most part. But at 46, I definitely have to pace out my workouts more efficiently than when I was 26. I can still push myself, but your body does slow down in your 40s.

Nice, easy listening music. They knew how to craft a melody. They bore me overall, but your gotta give them props.