fraroc Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 As far as I know, there was never a formal rivalry between Kansas and Rush, however judging by how some Rush fans just don't like Kansas, part of me kinda thinks otherwise. I believe there might have been a rivalry, but it was kinda like an "unspoken rivalry" Both bands are my favorite bands like, ever. And definitely two of my favorite out of the Big Four Of Prog (Rush, Kansas, Yes, and ELP). Rush is unique in the sense that they're a three piece with a bassist that sings and also plays keyboards. Kansas is unique in the sense of they introduced the idea of a violin in rock and metal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I always liked them both. In my opinion, early Rush had more of a harder rock sound while early Kansas had more of a prog sound (Kansas, Song for America, Masque). Rush got more prog with AFTK and Hemispheres and Kansas got kind of a harder/more mainstream sound with Leftoverture and Point of No Return so there you go. I still love to give those early Kansas albums a good listen. Not sure about any rivalry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Kansas SUCKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I don't remember any rivalry, and I don't know how there could have been. To me, they aren't even similar in style or sound. I liked both bands back then. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Never any rivalry. They weren't really comparable except now both bands get lumped under the prog rock label. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Two Completly different bands cept their under the prog umbrella. Otherwise i can't imagine a rivalry......apples and Oranges. Mick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I've never read anything about a rivalry between Rush and Kansas. I don't understand where the logic comes from in "some Rush fans don't like Kansas" sooooo "there might've been an unspoken rivalry between the two bands". Hell, some Rush fans don't like Tool but I've seen absolutely no rivalry between the two bands there either. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Rush used to play Kansas songs before their concerts, so I doubt there's any rivalry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I could be wrong, but I believe Geddy started playing the keyboards because he always wanted to do that awkward headstand thing Steve Walsh would do .. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Kansas SUCKS!! That's not what Dorothy says 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I could be wrong, but I believe Geddy started playing the keyboards because he always wanted to do that awkward headstand thing Steve Walsh would do ..I forgot about this one though: Some Lucas fans don't like JohnnyBlaze so there's a rivalry between the two. They actually want to murder each other. It's all unspoken though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) I could be wrong, but I believe Geddy started playing the keyboards because he always wanted to do that awkward headstand thing Steve Walsh would do ..I forgot about this one though: Some Lucas fans don't like JohnnyBlaze so there's a rivalry between the two. They actually want to murder each other. It's all unspoken though. ... there's no reasoning with a Lucas fan http://cdn1.sciencefiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Star-Wars-parody.png Edited November 20, 2016 by Lucas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I could be wrong, but I believe Geddy started playing the keyboards because he always wanted to do that awkward headstand thing Steve Walsh would do ..I forgot about this one though: Some Lucas fans don't like JohnnyBlaze so there's a rivalry between the two. They actually want to murder each other. It's all unspoken though. ... there's no reasoning with a Lucas fan http://cdn1.sciencefiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Star-Wars-parody.pngthe handwritten label on the right 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I could be wrong, but I believe Geddy started playing the keyboards because he always wanted to do that awkward headstand thing Steve Walsh would do ..I forgot about this one though: Some Lucas fans don't like JohnnyBlaze so there's a rivalry between the two. They actually want to murder each other. It's all unspoken though. ... there's no reasoning with a Lucas fan http://cdn1.sciencefiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Star-Wars-parody.pngthe handwritten label on the right sadly, it looks like a BIG binder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 I've never read anything about a rivalry between Rush and Kansas. I don't understand where the logic comes from in "some Rush fans don't like Kansas" sooooo "there might've been an unspoken rivalry between the two bands". Hell, some Rush fans don't like Tool but I've seen absolutely no rivalry between the two bands there either. One difference though, Tool isn't a 70s prog juggernaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I've never read anything about a rivalry between Rush and Kansas. I don't understand where the logic comes from in "some Rush fans don't like Kansas" sooooo "there might've been an unspoken rivalry between the two bands". Hell, some Rush fans don't like Tool but I've seen absolutely no rivalry between the two bands there either. One difference though, Tool isn't a 70s prog juggernaut.You don't even see how mental your reasoning is which is why I gave the ridiculous Lucas and JohnnyBlaze analogy of wanting to murder each other. If you had said Van Halen and Rush it'd be reasonable because at least there are things you could quote from different members from each band + Ray Daniels. Here, with Rush and Kansas, you're just conjuring it out of thin air. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Neil: Hey Ged, umm, this guy wants to know about Kansas . . . Geddy: Well, yeah .. ummm, I mean, who doesn't love fiddle players ?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Kansas SUCKS!! Lita Ford got big coz she's a tart and Cheap Trick blow And Kansas are amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Kansas SUCKS!! Lita Ford got big coz she's a tart and Cheap Trick blow And Kansas are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Kansas and Rush arent very comparable for me. I do find though that A Farewell To King's, Leftoverture and Point Of Know Return make a nice little trilogy! I dunno why really but AFTK has a bit of that mystical feel I think those Kansas album have in spades! But that's not rivalry. That's shared kickassery 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 the Big Four Of Prog (Rush, Kansas, Yes, and ELP). I'd say that's more debatable than a Rush / Kansas rivalry... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 One is Canadian Prog, the other Hillbilly Prog. Hillbilly Progsters think Canadian Progsters have purty mouths... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 One is Canadian Prog, the other Hillbilly Prog. Hillbilly Progsters think Canadian Progsters have purty mouths...Kansas isn't in the Appalachian or ozarks so not hillbilly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 One is Canadian Prog, the other Hillbilly Prog. Hillbilly Progsters think Canadian Progsters have purty mouths...Kansas isn't in the Appalachian or ozarks so not hillbillyTornado trailer prog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 People come up with some pretty hilarious things in their search for drama. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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