fraroc Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's pretty obvious that Neil thinks that everybody thinks that he is the world's greatest drummer and most of the general public associate him with why Rush is so great and got so popular in the 70s and 80s. For example, if you mention Rush to a general fan of rock music, the most common response you'll get is "Aw man! Neil Peart is the best drummer in the world!" the general public tend to know his name more than Geddy Lee or Alex Lifeson, who were the founding members of the band he's in. This is why I believe that Neil is being kind of a manipulator with his status. He has some serious leverage over Geddy and Alex. He knows that if they decided to continue Rush with Dave Lombardo or Mike Portonoy or Mike Mangini, they would be viewed as the biggest assholes in the world. I could even imagine the comments sections on Blabbermouth or MetalSucks articles if Geddy and Alex decided to do that. They would be ripped to shreds over it! It would be a huge PR disaster for both of them. As a result, Rush is stuck in this weird flux right now. They haven't officially broken up, but with two of the founding members ready, willing, and able to preform and one who isn't, and the one who isn't happens to be the most famous one in the band....It's like "Great, what do we do now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Wow, that's all I gotta say Edited June 3, 2017 by Permanent-Rush 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 They haven't officially broken up, but with two of the founding members ready, willing, and able to... Look here brother, who you jivin' with that cosmik debris? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's pretty obvious that Neil thinks that everybody thinks that he is the world's greatest drummer and most of the general public associate him with why Rush is so great and got so popular in the 70s and 80s. For example, if you mention Rush to a general fan of rock music, the most common response you'll get is "Are they still around? 2112 was such a great album". "Moral dilemma"? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's pretty obvious that Neil thinks that everybody thinks that he is the world's greatest drummer and most of the general public associate him with why Rush is so great and got so popular in the 70s and 80s. For example, if you mention Rush to a general fan of rock music, the most common response you'll get is "Are they still around? 2112 was such a great album". "Moral dilemma"? That's exactly what I was going to post. What "moral dilemma"? I wish this was the most important thing I had to think about in my life. I envy Fraroc. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 You have a twisted view on this subject. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If Geddy and Alex want to play so badly, they will. The name of the band does not prevent this. They just won't call it Rush. Problem solved. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) The moral dilemma is that if they do continue without Neil Peart as Rush, very few fans would accept that. It would be just like with KISS. I may not personally have a problem with Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer in KISS, but I know plenty of fans do have an issue with that. Edited June 3, 2017 by fraroc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/1015945/84001695.gif 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If Geddy and Alex want to play so badly, they will. The name of the band does not prevent this. They just won't call it Rush. Problem solved.Here's the answer. Case closed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's pretty obvious that Neil thinks that everybody thinks that he is the world's greatest drummer and most of the general public associate him with why Rush is so great and got so popular in the 70s and 80s. For example, if you mention Rush to a general fan of rock music, the most common response you'll get is "Aw man! Neil Peart is the best drummer in the world!" the general public tend to know his name more than Geddy Lee or Alex Lifeson, who were the founding members of the band he's in. This is why I believe that Neil is being kind of a manipulator with his status. He has some serious leverage over Geddy and Alex. He knows that if they decided to continue Rush with Dave Lombardo or Mike Portonoy or Mike Mangini, they would be viewed as the biggest assholes in the world. I could even imagine the comments sections on Blabbermouth or MetalSucks articles if Geddy and Alex decided to do that. They would be ripped to shreds over it! It would be a huge PR disaster for both of them. As a result, Rush is stuck in this weird flux right now. They haven't officially broken up, but with two of the founding members ready, willing, and able to preform and one who isn't, and the one who isn't happens to be the most famous one in the band....It's like "Great, what do we do now?" yea.........that post is possibly your dumbest yet. and that is saying something. that whole post is just a an abortion of the human spirit. Mick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 If Geddy and Alex want to play so badly, they will. The name of the band does not prevent this. They just won't call it Rush. Problem solved. That probably is the only fair way to do it and I've always hoped that would become a reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's pretty obvious that Neil thinks that everybody thinks that he is the world's greatest drummer and most of the general public associate him with why Rush is so great and got so popular in the 70s and 80s. For example, if you mention Rush to a general fan of rock music, the most common response you'll get is "Aw man! Neil Peart is the best drummer in the world!" the general public tend to know his name more than Geddy Lee or Alex Lifeson, who were the founding members of the band he's in. This is why I believe that Neil is being kind of a manipulator with his status. He has some serious leverage over Geddy and Alex. He knows that if they decided to continue Rush with Dave Lombardo or Mike Portonoy or Mike Mangini, they would be viewed as the biggest assholes in the world. I could even imagine the comments sections on Blabbermouth or MetalSucks articles if Geddy and Alex decided to do that. They would be ripped to shreds over it! It would be a huge PR disaster for both of them. As a result, Rush is stuck in this weird flux right now. They haven't officially broken up, but with two of the founding members ready, willing, and able to preform and one who isn't, and the one who isn't happens to be the most famous one in the band....It's like "Great, what do we do now?" yea.........that post is possibly your dumbest yet. and that is saying something. I think that about twice a month for fraroc. But then the next month comes and he outdoes himself two more times 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If Geddy and Alex want to play so badly, they will. The name of the band does not prevent this. They just won't call it Rush. Problem solved. That probably is the only fair way to do it and I've always hoped that would become a reality.That is how it go for the reasons you originally posted. The members of Rush are all equal even though one is more equal than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's pretty obvious that Neil thinks that everybody thinks that he is the world's greatest drummer and most of the general public associate him with why Rush is so great and got so popular in the 70s and 80s. For example, if you mention Rush to a general fan of rock music, the most common response you'll get is "Aw man! Neil Peart is the best drummer in the world!" the general public tend to know his name more than Geddy Lee or Alex Lifeson, who were the founding members of the band he's in. This is why I believe that Neil is being kind of a manipulator with his status. He has some serious leverage over Geddy and Alex. He knows that if they decided to continue Rush with Dave Lombardo or Mike Portonoy or Mike Mangini, they would be viewed as the biggest assholes in the world. I could even imagine the comments sections on Blabbermouth or MetalSucks articles if Geddy and Alex decided to do that. They would be ripped to shreds over it! It would be a huge PR disaster for both of them. As a result, Rush is stuck in this weird flux right now. They haven't officially broken up, but with two of the founding members ready, willing, and able to preform and one who isn't, and the one who isn't happens to be the most famous one in the band....It's like "Great, what do we do now?" yea.........that post is possibly your dumbest yet. and that is saying something. that whole post is just a an abortion of the human spirit. Mick I've probably made stupider posts on this site in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 This thread needs Real Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I guarantee you Ged and Alex each have as much influence over any decision in Rush as Neil does. The idea that Neil has more influence in the band just because he is (marginally if that) the most famous of the three is preposterous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 "For every thing...there is a season". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Also.....rush outside of our little bubble isn't even that popular. just sayin' Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Also.....rush outside of our little bubble isn't even that popular. just sayin' MickBelieve it or not, I was just going to post that. Most people wouldn't even know who Neil Peart is. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Also.....rush outside of our little bubble isn't even that popular. just sayin' MickBelieve it or not, I was just going to post that. Most people wouldn't even know who Neil Peart is. another thing. i doubt t Peart gives one shit about what anyone thinks of him. Mick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Also.....rush outside of our little bubble isn't even that popular. just sayin' MickBelieve it or not, I was just going to post that. Most people wouldn't even know who Neil Peart is. another thing. i doubt t Peart gives one shit about what anyone thinks of him. MickI doubt it too. Strongly. Very strongly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Also.....rush outside of our little bubble isn't even that popular. just sayin' MickBelieve it or not, I was just going to post that. Most people wouldn't even know who Neil Peart is. another thing. i doubt t Peart gives one shit about what anyone thinks of him. MickAlso.....rush outside of our little bubble isn't even that popular. just sayin' MickBelieve it or not, I was just going to post that. Most people wouldn't even know who Neil Peart is. another thing. i doubt t Peart gives one shit about what anyone thinks of him. MickI doubt it too. Strongly. Very strongly. It would go against his entire character, which should be obvious if you've ever read his lyrics. Agreed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Fraroc should start writing fake news stories. He gets clicks and reactions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Trump hates you fraroc. "IT'S FAKE NEWS!!!!! BIGLY FAKE!!!!!" Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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