Lorraine Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Along the lines of the other thread about which two musicians you would choose to spend time talking to---------------------------------------------- You can only choose one (1) Rush member to spend a day with.Who would it be and why and why not the other two? I would choose Alex because he has consistently (well, except for one interview when he was still a young snot) come off as the most personable of the three. Neil would drive me batty within five minutes, and Geddy is too guarded. Nice, polite, but very guarded. Alex is just Alex. The most important thing is that Alex and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. Edited October 12, 2019 by Lorraine 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalsigns318 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Along the lines of the other thread about which two musicians you would choose to spend time talking to---------------------------------------------- You can only choose one (1) Rush member to spend a day with.Who would it be and why and why not the other two? I would choose Alex because he has consistently (well, except for one interview when he was still a young snot) come off as the most personable of the three. Neil would drive me batty within five minutes, and Geddy is too guarded. Nice, polite, but very guarded. Alex is just Alex. The most important thing is that Alex and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. I would choose Alex too, I met him once and he made feel like the rock star and Geddy kinda blew me off, this was at a meet and greet on The Vapor Trails tour. Although, he was much more personable on his book signing tour. Neil, I would love to talk too, but only if I met him in the diner and engaged him a topic such as a current event or literature. He gets upset when people recognize him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Along the lines of the other thread about which two musicians you would choose to spend time talking to---------------------------------------------- You can only choose one (1) Rush member to spend a day with.Who would it be and why and why not the other two? I would choose Alex because he has consistently (well, except for one interview when he was still a young snot) come off as the most personable of the three. Neil would drive me batty within five minutes, and Geddy is too guarded. Nice, polite, but very guarded. Alex is just Alex. The most important thing is that Alex and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. I would choose Alex too, I met him once and he made feel like the rock star and Geddy kinda blew me off, this was at a meet and greet on The Vapor Trails tour. Although, he was much more personable on his book signing tour. Neil, I would love to talk too, but only if I met him in the diner and engaged him a topic such as a current event or literature. He gets upset when people recognize him. Then he should have stayed in the plumbing business with his Dad. ;) EDIT: That is farm equipment. Neil's daddy was in the farm equipment business. Thanks to JARG for the correction. Edited October 12, 2019 by Lorraine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezJem Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I think I`m probably nearest to Neil. In terms of introspection, interest in literature, philosophy... happy to read, escape from people and busy-ness, and not engage much. I`d be exactly like him, if in a band. Doesn`t mean it`d be any fun to meet up though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) I don't know if I would want to spend the day with any of them because it would probably feel forced and awkward, but let's just say I met one of them having a drink in a bar and started having a few drinks, then it would definitely be Alex because I think we'd have a lot of laughs together. Edited October 12, 2019 by snowdogged 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I would want to meet Alex and Ged together. Otherwise, probably just Ged. I respect Neil’s need for privacy so I’ll let him have it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Neil. It would be just after midnight when we started on variations of tumbleweeds in New Mexico. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 It would be Al. I would intentionally call him Randy Bachman and then let the comedy routine ensue. "hey it's so great to meet you Randy Bachman! I'm a huge fan of your band Bachman, Turner, Overweight!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I would probably pick Geddy. I have the most respect for him, do not know why. But I think I enjoy the most talking to him. Even tho Alex seems to be a great and funny guy to hang out with, it would be the most interesting to hang out with Geddy, we can talk music and Rush. And he also love dogs as I do. Neil, I would be to nervous to talk with. he seems to be way to private. So I would be afraid to ask him anything, in case he would just get pissed off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 It would be Al. I would intentionally call him Randy Bachman and then let the comedy routine ensue. "hey it's so great to meet you Randy Bachman! I'm a huge fan of your band Bachman, Turner, Overweight!" :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Along the lines of the other thread about which two musicians you would choose to spend time talking to---------------------------------------------- You can only choose one (1) Rush member to spend a day with.Who would it be and why and why not the other two? I would choose Alex because he has consistently (well, except for one interview when he was still a young snot) come off as the most personable of the three. Neil would drive me batty within five minutes, and Geddy is too guarded. Nice, polite, but very guarded. Alex is just Alex. The most important thing is that Alex and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. Interesting Lorraine! I see your points on the boys. Geddy was very open with me on the train and at the winery because of our passion with baseball. So we had an instant connection. He wasn't guarded at all. Alex is Alex. A wonderful funny dude! I love him too. However and even though when I met Neil by his bus and it wasn't what I wanted to happen, I know for a fact that if I could spend the day with Neil there would be absolutely nod doubt that he would open up to me! So no doubt about it! Neil Peart is my choice! I would make sure to get a bottle of wine in him to loosen him up! LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I would like to watch a baseball game with Geddy Lee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Ooh, ooh, are you going to make our wishes come true? It would be Alex for me. I agree with Lorraine that Geddy seems somewhat guarded, but many people have said that Alex loves to meet people. It would be difficult for me to spend a day with Neil. After reading some of his books, he strikes me as being judgmental. I don't think he means to be judging people, but he is, constantly. Alex seems very accepting and lots of fun as well! :ebert: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Along the lines of the other thread about which two musicians you would choose to spend time talking to---------------------------------------------- You can only choose one (1) Rush member to spend a day with.Who would it be and why and why not the other two? I would choose Alex because he has consistently (well, except for one interview when he was still a young snot) come off as the most personable of the three. Neil would drive me batty within five minutes, and Geddy is too guarded. Nice, polite, but very guarded. Alex is just Alex. The most important thing is that Alex and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. I would choose Alex too, I met him once and he made feel like the rock star and Geddy kinda blew me off, this was at a meet and greet on The Vapor Trails tour. Although, he was much more personable on his book signing tour. Neil, I would love to talk too, but only if I met him in the diner and engaged him a topic such as a current event or literature. He gets upset when people recognize him. Then he should have stayed in the plumbing business with his Dad. ;) Farm equipment. And Alex, for the same reasons as you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Along the lines of the other thread about which two musicians you would choose to spend time talking to---------------------------------------------- You can only choose one (1) Rush member to spend a day with.Who would it be and why and why not the other two? I would choose Alex because he has consistently (well, except for one interview when he was still a young snot) come off as the most personable of the three. Neil would drive me batty within five minutes, and Geddy is too guarded. Nice, polite, but very guarded. Alex is just Alex. The most important thing is that Alex and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. I would choose Alex too, I met him once and he made feel like the rock star and Geddy kinda blew me off, this was at a meet and greet on The Vapor Trails tour. Although, he was much more personable on his book signing tour. Neil, I would love to talk too, but only if I met him in the diner and engaged him a topic such as a current event or literature. He gets upset when people recognize him. Then he should have stayed in the plumbing business with his Dad. ;) Farm equipment. And Alex, for the same reasons as you.Thanks for the correction! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Ooh, ooh, are you going to make our wishes come true? It would be Alex for me. I agree with Lorraine that Geddy seems somewhat guarded, but many people have said that Alex loves to meet people. It would be difficult for me to spend a day with Neil. After reading some of his books, he strikes me as being judgmental. I don't think he means to be judging people, but he is, constantly. Alex seems very accepting and lots of fun as well! :ebert:Wish I could make all your wishes come true, but I got to thinking which one I would like to spend time with after that other thread in Music of the Spheres, so I decided to find out who other members would say they would like to spend time with and why. :Neil: :geddy: :Alex: Edited October 12, 2019 by Lorraine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 For me it would be Geddy. I always imagined him as the "face" and "voice" of the band, and I think he had interesting stories to tell without having to be "on" all day, the way Alex might. I'm sure Neil would be interesting, and I have many questions about the lyrics, but -- thanks to the books -- I feel like there's more to learn from Ged. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 I would like to get Alex to put the bag on his head and do the bagman that Ace Frehley loved so much 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I would like to watch a baseball game with Geddy Lee.I would like to watch a baseball game with Geddy Lee. I did!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalsigns318 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I think I`m probably nearest to Neil. In terms of introspection, interest in literature, philosophy... happy to read, escape from people and busy-ness, and not engage much. I`d be exactly like him, if in a band. Doesn`t mean it`d be any fun to meet up though! Many people in bands are quite shy...on the stage you are a million miles away...so concentrated on your art. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 I think I`m probably nearest to Neil. In terms of introspection, interest in literature, philosophy... happy to read, escape from people and busy-ness, and not engage much. I`d be exactly like him, if in a band. Doesn`t mean it`d be any fun to meet up though! Many people in bands are quite shy...on the stage you are a million miles away...so concentrated on your art.You're right. That's why Eddie claims he drank so much before he went on stage, and I've read that about other musicians too. Freddie Mercury was another one who claimed to be a very shy man in private life yet on stage he took on another persona. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 In this magical scenario, Elwood doesn't detest his fans so I'd choose him. He seems like the smartest of the 3 and writers are interesting to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Alex by far. I know he's an avid golfer as am I and would love to play a round of golf with him. I guarantee it would be a blast. I rarely drink anymore but would make an exception for him and have a couple 19th hole pops and just talk and joke.Geddy seems cool but a bit to serious for me.If you asked me this years ago I probably would have said Neil but I'll pass at this point. Talk about watching paint dry... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Probably Geddy. Fellow bass player, kinda understated when talking... I get it. I bet he has a wicked sense of humor, especially after a couple of drinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I would like to watch a baseball game with Geddy Lee.Yeah, context would matter. Baseball or wine-tasting with Geddy. Golf with Alex qould be a riot. Exploring some exotic place like Angkor Wat or the Amazon with Neil would be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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