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I sent this info to the Rushisaband.com site to post as well. They were asked to take it down because whoever originally posted the link about the upcoming archives let the cat out of the bag way too soon about it. This is also why the Facebook link has been removed with the clip as well.

I think of as having some 'progressive elements' to their music despite being metal and funky. Guitarist and songwriter Vernon Reid is into RUSH's music as he paid homage to the band when they were inducted into the 1994 Canadian Music Hall Of Fame beginning at the 3:06 mark. Also Vernon Reid and Geddy Lee did an interview together here during the 'Test For Echo' era. Prog rock 'the whitest music ever'? I don't think so.

It's either former Atlantic Records CEO Ahmet Ertegun or former Atlantic Records Co-CEO Val Azzoli. From the May 15, 2004 Billboard magazine 'Spotlight On Rush - Trio Celebrates 30 Years Of Innovation And Success' article. Friends, Fans On What Rush Means To Them "There are only a handful of artists who have been able to create their own musical universe-combining a signature sound and vision with career longevity and the grass-roots support of truly passionate fans. Rush stands tall among this elite group. Rush came to Atlantic 15 years after they released their first album-already far more than a lifetime for most bands. And yet they have now spent 15 years, half of their career, with us-an era during which they have made some of the most impressive, and I would predict long-lasting, music of their many years together. Three decades on, Geddy, Alex and Neil continue to evolve as musicians and composers, remaining a trio of undiminished musicality and boundless creativity. Atlantic Records is honored and proud to be associated with one of the most exceptional musical outfits in the history of rock." - Ahmet Ertegun, founding chairman, the Atlantic Group "Of all the bands I've worked with, not only have all four of us become very close friends, I've never had the privilege of working with three better individuals in my life. One of the reasons why I stayed in the music business throughout those hard times at the beginning is because of them, and they made life very pleasurable for both me and my family; we're all still friends. You can't say that about very many people after all these years." - Val Azzoli, former Atlantic Group Co-CEO I also remember reading an interview with Neil Peart when the band were just signed to Atlantic Records and that Neil mentioned Ahmet Ertegun was a fan of his drumming and made a positive comment of "we've got to get you playing jazz".

I saw RUSH for the first time in Vancouver, BC at Roger's Arena (June 30th, 2011) on the Time Machine Tour. I attended with new friends who're fellow fans of the band that I got to know as Facebook connections. I connected one of the new friends with one I've known for a few years, who both saw the band individually 30 years ago (June 23, 1981 on the Moving Pictures Tour) in Vancouver, BC at Pacific Coliseum (opening act Goddo), but never met one another before. The one lady friend had two tickets for each of us (with our seats in the stands) on Geddy's side of the stage. Then she was gifted front row tickets by her husband. Her husband declined initially to attend but then changed his mind. So she had this extra ticket that couldn't be used. I suggested to my guy friend to buy the ticket from her so he could attend. The guy friend attended the pre-concert celebration with myself and the new friends from the above mentioned Facebook connections. He gave my new lady friend his ticket stub (from the June 23, 1981 concert they both attended) as a gift. She never kept her copy and was grateful. A few minutes after my guy friend and I were sitting down in our seats, I turned to my left and in walks Ben Mink. I shook his hand and said 'thank you' for his contributions to RUSH and other music acts like FM, k.d. lang, and Heart that he's collaborated with. Ben was sitting a row behind me two seats down and his wife and two daughters were in front of me two rows down. I avoided asking Ben for a photo out of politeness, as I didn't want to bother him from enjoying the concert with his family. Fast forward, I had the opportunity to meet Geddy and Alex on the R40 Tour (July 17, 2015) in Vancouver, BC (courtesy of an individual who performed with one of the opening acts that I became a fan of because of Alex) that I know online. Ben was late attending the 'meet and greet', but bumped into him as I left the area walking down the hall a couple of minutes later. I finally got my photo opportunity with Ben and talked with him for five minutes. I knew Ben was going to perform 'Losing It' later that night with Geddy, Alex, and Neil onstage. What made it obvious was Ben's 'in-ear monitors' dangling from his neck from rehearsing the song with the guys at soundcheck. I've also met Jacob Moon and saw him a few times live. He'd tell the story of meeting Geddy, Alex, and Neil and performing 'Subdivisions' at the 2010 Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame for the guys live and then meeting them afterwards.

The 'Take Off, Eh!' all-star charity event raised $325,000 to benefit ‘Jake Thomas’s Road to Recovery’ and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario according to the press release here. Here's some press photos and video below: Canuck Stars and Comedy Legends Turn Out for 'Take Off, Eh!" All-Star Benefit - Everything Zoomer 'How's it going, eh?' Bob and Doug McKenzie help raise $325K in special show - CBC News Take off, eh? SCTV cast reunites for one night only - CTV News Canadian comedy greats gather for fundraiser - CP24 - CityNews Toronto Facebook fan videos Ian performing 'Painted Ladies' with Murray McLauchlan and Paul Shaffer Surprise musical guest Geddy Lee appears on 'Take Off' Comments from Ian Thomas and Dave Thomas Read Ian's comments on the event here. Bob and Doug McKenzie take on a worthy cause, eh - interview with Dave from The Globe and Mail How Dave Thomas created the classic Canadian stereotype - interview with Dave from BBC News So you’ve heard all about this Canadian myth, eh? - interview with Dave from The Toronto Star

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Cochrane were on a bill together (along with The Trews) in late August 2012 according to here here and here. Cochrane and The Trews got up onstage and joined Springsteen and the E-Street Band for an encore of .

I love Tom Cochrane and have never even heard of Barney Bentall. But because I like to check out and support Canadian artists, I will definitely have a listen to some of his music. Wow. Rock 101 (CFMI FM) in Vancouver and other Canadian classic rock stations play the Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts song in rotation a lot. The group have been around for 30 years. However like Blue Rodeo and The Tragically Hip, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts didn't crack the international market.

Both AC/DC and The Rolling Stones did some tour dates together in 2003 according to here. Both bands were on the bill with RUSH at the Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto benefit. Malcolm and Angus joined the Stones onstage and performed a cover of the blues standard 'Rock Me Baby' (made famous by B.B. King) here.

Thats not necessarily true, many lesser known stuff gets thrown around. Especially the more prog style bands. But also sometimes threads get off to a slow start, hang in there This group isn't hard or prog-rock. This is singer-songwriter rock.

I'm a bit taken aback by this forum at times. It seems that members want to focus on well known acts instead of looking at lesser known talent.

There's a Canadian supergroup that's been in existence since the early 2000's called 'Lunch At Allen's'. The group members consist of Canadian icons Ian Thomas and Murray McLauchlan, along with Marc Jordan and Cindy Church. I describe 'Lunch At Allen's' as being the 'Canadian Traveling Wilburys'. Ian was managed by Ray Danniels in the 70's here and was later signed to Anthem Records and is part of the label's 'legacy artist roster' now. Ian's son Jake was recently injured in a snowmobile crash this January that left him paraplegic, which he discusses in this interview here. Marc Jordan has written songs for some major acts, which one of his crowning achievements is Rod Stewart covering 'Rhythm Of My Heart'. The band recently toured British Columbia and got to see them live a couple of days ago and it was great.

I don't think Bieber is for that, no pun intended. 'Bad Side Of The Moon' that April Wine covered is originally an Elton John song. As well, Elton digs Bachman-Turner Overdrive according to here.

'Tom Sawyer' and 'Lakeside Park' will be featured on an upcoming new box set compilation titled 'Canada 150: A Celebration Of Music', which will be released on June 30th. The track selection is easier to navigate through on this page here.

This is disheartening. Two Allman Brothers band members (Butch Trucks and Greg Allman) who've both passed on at the same age this year. I share a birthday with both Greg Allman and Jim Morrison.

It seems there's a trend with bands wanting to retire as of late. RUSH, SAGA, Black Sabbath, and now Tom Petty.

Here's some articles from the band that reference this topic. Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Reference 4

Here's some articles from the band that reference this topic. Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Reference 4

Randy Bachman, Ted Nugent, Gene Simmons, and the late Frank Zappa can claim in the press they've been clean, but they've also been nuts in other ways as well both good and bad.

I should also point out that it isn't just recording studios that are closing down. It's also smaller music venues such as Hugh's Room in Toronto, which nearly closed down recently as well. Even the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto is closing down from this recent article here. The Internet has been a game-changer for many things in relation to the arts and profitability isn't there as much anymore for the above.

Check out this interview snippet with Alex Lifeson beginning at the 15:25 mark giving his thoughts about Le Studio: Legendary Morin Heights in relation to this topic.

From the 1994 Juno Awards. "3 dozen eggs, 2 litres of milk and 150 valiums. That's kind of what it's been like." - Alex Lifeson

Here's a recent interview with FM drummer Martin Deller posted . Deller then does a drum performance of the FM song 'Hours' posted .

no hero in your tragedy no daring in your escape no salutes for your surrender nothing noble in your fate Chris, what have you done?

Speaking of your comment. Bandmate Tom Morello, Courtney Love and More Stars Pay Tribute to Rocker Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell mentioned that RUSH was one of his favorite bands in this backstage press interview at the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall Fame ceremony beginning at the 1:42 mark.