Rush Didact Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 This popped up in a Facebook group recently. This particular concert has always fascinated me, it's strange to think that Rush played a show in my little town, once upon a time. Anyways, it's neat to get a little insight into the band's early days. I'm curious to know what the deal is with Alex being paid twice as much as Geddy and Neil. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I'm curious to know what the deal is with Alex being paid twice as much as Geddy and Neil. He was responsible for buying the weed that week 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Al is the one that signed the contract. At the top it mentions 'under the leadership of Alex Lifeson'. He was the founding member of the band. The salary was probably just the per diem back in the day and the band themselves probably got an equal share of the $2k+. That was the last date of the FBN tour. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Wow fascinating document. perhaps in the old days, bands needed a “bandleader” so per union rules, that band leader would get more of a share? Edited January 19, 2020 by chemistry1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 When you think about it, Neil and Geddy made as much salary for 3 hours work as an average fast food worker today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I mean shit, even a regional act in the 70s could make great money touring their respective circuit. I watched that Twisted Sister documentary, and in the early 80s, those dudes were killing it 7 nights a week just on Long Island - playing 1000+ venues. Perhaps it took a long time for the Rush organization to turn a profit, but the band were still getting wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Great find! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 When you think about it, Neil and Geddy made as much salary for 3 hours work as an average fast food worker today. Well...I’d say it was a little more than an hour at most, in those days. And since they didn’t have the road crew and not nearly as much gear as they would have later on...wouldn’t much of the specified $1602 balance go to the musicians, too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Great find! Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I'm curious to know what the deal is with Alex being paid twice as much as Geddy and Neil. He was responsible for buying the weed that week Haha! Probably not far from the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 When you think about it, Neil and Geddy made as much salary for 3 hours work as an average fast food worker today. Well...I’d say it was a little more than an hour at most, in those days. And since they didn’t have the road crew and not nearly as much gear as they would have later on...wouldn’t much of the specified $1602 balance go to the musicians, too?Well probably a good share of that $2k went to the record company to cover their 'advance'. Plus Ray's share, travel expenses, roadies (well maybe one), etc. I've always wondered how band financing actually worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostRider Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 That's really cool to see some surviving memoribilia from so early in their career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag2112 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Here's a poster that advertises that show... https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/tourdates/1975-06-13.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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