Rheostatics album Whale Music, 1992 - Neil was there.

[Bahamas]

There are probably not many Rheostatics fans here (Etobicoke, Ontario band), but I "discovered" that Neil was part of their 3rd album.

I have owned and played the CD only occasionally over the years.

It's a fun and very diverse mix of pop, rock, folk and other creative collaborations between musicians.

 

Well, on a recent road trip with a non-Rush fan friend, I added to our listening selection and at one point we agreed to go nostalgic - how about some Rheostatics?

He did say at one point, thanks for not playing Rush.

Upon return from my trip I looked over the liner notes and never knew that Neil had played on three songs: Rain, Rain, Rain; Palomar; and Guns.

 

Cool, huh?

[RushFanForever]

Check this out in relation beginning at the 16:50 mark.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyDgPoEPu1E

 

Rheostatics member Dave Bidini inducted Rush into the 2010 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJMqYGOF_iw

Edited August 6, 2021 by RushFanForever

[Rod in Toronto]

I saw Alex play with the Rheostatics in May 2019.

[BigMontanaSKY]

Thank you for sharing this. Neil was a busy guy.

[ytserush]

Neil was my gateway into the Rheostatics in '92. I found out he played on it so I bought it. Turned out I liked the whole album so I got a few more and liked those too. Good band. Wish I had the chance to see them live.