The Big Money Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 So I was reading some stuff over on a bass related website and the discussion of Geddy using his famous 72 Jazz bass on the Moving Pictures tour came up. I originally thought he didn't play the jazz bass as is the case in the Exit Stage Left dvd. A quick google image search shows that he did indeed use the bass in at least a few of the shows on that tour. Anyways, my question is does anybody know what song(s) he used the jazz bass on? Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 So I was reading some stuff over on a bass related website and the discussion of Geddy using his famous 72 Jazz bass on the Moving Pictures tour came up. I originally thought he didn't play the jazz bass as is the case in the Exit Stage Left dvd. A quick google image search shows that he did indeed use the bass in at least a few of the shows on that tour. Anyways, my question is does anybody know what song(s) he used the jazz bass on? Thanks. I think I used to know this. A guess would be take all of the songs not appearing on the DVD and start there? Is the 8mm footage from that tour on you tube? That might be a place to start too. I'm sure someone far more knowledgeable than I has committed it to memory. For some reason, I'm thinking Red Barchetta was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just looking at photos, it seems he used the Jazz when Alex used the Howard Roberts Gibson Alex was still using his white 355 and a Strat style guitar - and of course, the double neck .. But it seems when he had the Howard Roberts, Geddy had the Jazz ... Not sure if that helps, but that might rule out some songs .. I'll have to go back and watch Exit Stage Left to see if and when Alex played the HR http://www.rockmusictimeline.com/rush_81.jpg http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-oakland-ca-06.06.1981/13.jpg http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-dallas-04.10.1981/4.jpg http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-oakland-ca-06.06.1981/23.jpg http://www.gribnut.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/rush-1981/rush01.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 The first picture above might be YYZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Howard Roberts jazz box?Fender Jazz bass?Neil with his jazz/swing drum solos not to mention Buddy Rich.What a bunch of jazzers.Ummm ..i own a jazz bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 From the description of this YouTube video . Super 8 footage of Rush performing Live at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on May 22, 1981. Part of The Camera Eye and most of YYZ are included. From my understanding Geddy used the Fender Jazz on just 'YYZ' from the Moving Pictures Tour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Great concert in 1981!! :codger: :smoke: :hail: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 From the description of this YouTube video . Super 8 footage of Rush performing Live at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on May 22, 1981. Part of The Camera Eye and most of YYZ are included. From my understanding Geddy used the Fender Jazz on just 'YYZ' from the Moving Pictures Tour. wow, thank you for posting that link I was at that show ... I have some photos somewhere - when I find them, I'll scan 'em and post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) wow, thank you for posting that link I was at that show ... I have some photos somewhere - when I find them, I'll scan 'em and post them No problem. Glad you were there. Edited May 15, 2017 by RushFanForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 From the description of this YouTube video . Super 8 footage of Rush performing Live at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on May 22, 1981. Part of The Camera Eye and most of YYZ are included. From my understanding Geddy used the Fender Jazz on just 'YYZ' from the Moving Pictures Tour. wow, thank you for posting that link I was at that show ... I have some photos somewhere - when I find them, I'll scan 'em and post them FM (featuring Ben) was the opening act . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I think he only used it for the really fast bass lines during the MP and Signals tours ala YYZ and Digital Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I think he only used it for the really fast bass lines during the MP and Signals tours ala YYZ and Digital Man If there is a pic of the '72 Jazz being used on the Signals tour, I would like to see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 From the description of this YouTube video . Super 8 footage of Rush performing Live at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on May 22, 1981. Part of The Camera Eye and most of YYZ are included. From my understanding Geddy used the Fender Jazz on just 'YYZ' from the Moving Pictures Tour. Thanks for posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 So I was reading some stuff over on a bass related website and the discussion of Geddy using his famous 72 Jazz bass on the Moving Pictures tour came up. I originally thought he didn't play the jazz bass as is the case in the Exit Stage Left dvd. A quick google image search shows that he did indeed use the bass in at least a few of the shows on that tour. Anyways, my question is does anybody know what song(s) he used the jazz bass on? Thanks. I saw the Moving Pictures Tour in 1981 and Alex definitely played the Howard Roberts on The Camera Eye. I believe Geddy also played the Fender Jazz Bass on The Camera Eye, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Vital Signs. I think those were the only songs he played the Fender Jazz Bass on. Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyth Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) I think he only used it for the really fast bass lines during the MP and Signals tours ala YYZ and Digital Man If there is a pic of the '72 Jazz being used on the Signals tour, I would like to see it. :) Here you go... Edited October 10, 2018 by Lyth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I think he only used it for the really fast bass lines during the MP and Signals tours ala YYZ and Digital Man If there is a pic of the '72 Jazz being used on the Signals tour, I would like to see it. :) Here you go... I seriously lost my breath when I saw this picture. Neil's kit drives me crazy. Heaven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Nice pic Lyth! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyth Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Nice pic Lyth! Thank you. I believe that it was taken at Wembley Arena. However, the stage clothes that the band are wearing were the same that they wore when I saw them at the NEC in Birmingham on that tour - my first ever gig - so it may be from there. I'd like to think that it was. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I wonder if they are playing The Weapon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyth Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) I wonder if they are playing The Weapon. Yep. It's the end of The Weapon with the spinning strobe lights cutting through the smoke from the flashpots. That was one of the biggest memories for me from that tour. Superb effect on one one of my favourite songs, Here's another photo of them doing it (and Geddy playing the Jazz) at Radio City Music Hall in September 1983... Edited October 11, 2018 by Lyth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On a similar topic, does anyone know if the doublenecks were used on any songs besides Xanadu and Passage To Bangkok? Did Alex use his on Hemispheres during that '78/79 tour? He used it to play Prelude on the Counterpart shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 oh and the most rare of Geddy's basses ever seen or used was the white Steinberger he used as a backup to his Wal during the HYF/Presto tours. I thought it was a mistake or misprint in the Merely Players book which was rife with errors but there is indeed a youtube vid of him playing it during a HYF Closer to the Heart in Connecticut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyth Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 oh and the most rare of Geddy's basses ever seen or used was the white Steinberger he used as a backup to his Wal during the HYF/Presto tours. I thought it was a mistake or misprint in the Merely Players book which was rife with errors but there is indeed a youtube vid of him playing it during a HYF Closer to the Heart in Connecticut :) You mean this one? I saw him play it - again on Closer To The Heart - on the 21st April show of the HYF tour at the NEC in Birmingham in 1988. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 The Wal & Stein had pretty different tones, I wonder why Geddy didn't just buy another Wal as a backup. His 'berger was my least favorite bass he played. Something about its sound..too plastic-ey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 ...that and they just looked sort of goofy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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