Rocky Kuner left YYNot

[stoopid]

The split was amicable.

 

I know we all don’t want to speculate.....but I have been in a few very serious original projects in my life too.....and things happen. In this case my gut feeling is telling me a few things.

 

The rigorous touring and traveling maybe gave Rocky some pause. But I also think the biggest factor for her was her own musical path. She is just 26 years young and saw the fan base of YYNOT was pretty much late 40 and 50 somethings who love Rush.

 

Dad Rock.

 

She has a lot of other influences and I can feel a different path for her musical journey. And I totally understand that. She needs to find her “thing”.

 

There is a lot of vocal talent in our country that can be recruited if they are a progressive music lover, want to step into a band with a well established fan base and some serious chops.....I don’t think they will have too much trouble finding an older (but not too old) new voice. And who knows....maybe they go with a male for the next album. Or not.

 

I am already looking forward to the next album.

 

Being bluntly honest in your objective appraisal, I can imagine being creeped out as an attractive female performing in front of a bunch of dudes as old as my dad undressing me with their minds. It's one thing to feel sexy as a performer in front of your peers and own it, it's another to be ogled by old nerds.

Edited December 18, 2021 by stoopid

[chemistry1973]

The split was amicable.

 

I know we all don’t want to speculate.....but I have been in a few very serious original projects in my life too.....and things happen. In this case my gut feeling is telling me a few things.

 

The rigorous touring and traveling maybe gave Rocky some pause. But I also think the biggest factor for her was her own musical path. She is just 26 years young and saw the fan base of YYNOT was pretty much late 40 and 50 somethings who love Rush.

 

Dad Rock.

 

She has a lot of other influences and I can feel a different path for her musical journey. And I totally understand that. She needs to find her “thing”.

 

There is a lot of vocal talent in our country that can be recruited if they are a progressive music lover, want to step into a band with a well established fan base and some serious chops.....I don’t think they will have too much trouble finding an older (but not too old) new voice. And who knows....maybe they go with a male for the next album. Or not.

 

I am already looking forward to the next album.

 

Being bluntly honest in your objective appraisal, I can imagine being creeped out as an attractive female performing in front of a bunch of dudes as old as my dad undressing me with their minds. It's one thing to feel sexy as a performer in front of your peers and own it, it's another to be ogled by old nerds.

 

This makes sense - and I saw some weird, fawning bald dudes on a couple videos. I could definitely see that as being a reason.

 

However - she should’ve hung in there - no question the crowds could get younger as they get bigger. Just the way it goes. She has a great vibe onstage and Billy is a smart musician. It’s a good combo that I hope they revisit.

[Stugotz]

PS: By the way Tim, your new album made my TOP TEN!

 

"FORCE TEN!" lol

 

AWESOME! Thanks

[Stugotz]

Edited January 17, 2022 by Stugotz

[zepphead]

Great stuff!! Patty fits in really well!

[grep]

 

I was wrong, it wasn't a disaster at all.

 

She sounds fantastic.

 

Wow!

[zepphead]

 

I was wrong, it wasn't a disaster at all.

 

She sounds fantastic.

 

Wow!

Like you, I was all doom and gloom. Patty would be great for the band if it is a permanent thing.

[Rhyta]

There a lots of folks on FB raving about her performance, she's doing great. Glad it is working out for them. :ebert:

[Todem]

She slayed it.......I hope she becomes a permanent member. Their next album will be.....HEAVY.

[JohnRogers]

Great stuff!! Patty fits in really well!

So, that is Patty doing Geddy Lee, incredibly well.

 

Below is Patty doing Patty during Red Barchetta, this too works very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLfgzhOAWG0

[Stugotz]

Edited January 20, 2022 by Stugotz

[Todem]

She is so damn awesome.....I have been watching all the videos and she fit’s like a glove. I really hope this becomes permanent for the band. I can only imagine the new music with her on the vox.......it will sizzle.

[KenJennings]

Patty sounds great! Rocky is definitely irreplaceable, but Party is absolutely crushing it.

[chemistry1973]

Ripping.

[RUSHHEAD666]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gof43Jv7Krs

 

 

Holy Toledo!!!! KILLER!!!!! She's a keeper!!

[Stugotz]

More live board mixes coming!

 

http://youtu.be/tPWqkSasC2w

Edited January 21, 2022 by Stugotz

[Rhyta]

Just an update, saw this on Facebook, it seems Rocky has found another Rush tribute band, Mood Lifters to perform with, just did a show last weekend along with a Joan Jett Tribute band.  https://moodliftersrushtribute.com/

 

They are pretty good (but the bass player isn't as good as Tim), here's a new link they just put up

 

Edited July 20, 2022 by Rhyta

[Alex’s Amazing Arpeggios]

20 hours ago, Rhyta said:

Just an update, saw this on Facebook, it seems Rocky has found another Rush tribute band, Mood Lifters to perform with, just did a show last weekend along with a Joan Jett Tribute band.  https://moodliftersrushtribute.com/

 

They are pretty good (but the bass player isn't as good as Tim), here's a new link they just put up

 

Hmm 🤔 … that’s quite a surprise as a lot of folks had guessed - as it now turns out incorrectly - that she wanted a change in musical direction. 

[Segue Myles]

On 7/20/2022 at 2:39 AM, Rhyta said:

Just an update, saw this on Facebook, it seems Rocky has found another Rush tribute band, Mood Lifters to perform with, just did a show last weekend along with a Joan Jett Tribute band.  https://moodliftersrushtribute.com/

 

They are pretty good (but the bass player isn't as good as Tim), here's a new link they just put up

 

Okay, maybe some bad blood lead them to part?

[Todem]

On 7/20/2022 at 6:31 PM, Alex’s Amazing Arpeggios said:

Hmm 🤔 … that’s quite a surprise as a lot of folks had guessed - as it now turns out incorrectly - that she wanted a change in musical direction. 

Patty also has her own thing going on....as well as Billy etc. These guys have multiple projects. 

 

I think Rocky still is trying and doing her own thing.....but you gotta eat too. So a Rush Tribute gig can help you know....pay some bills. 

[chemistry1973]

I think Patty is a great replacement but Rocky has such an interesting voice. 

 

The new album is on Spotify. Pretty damn good.

[zepphead]

As I would have guessed, Rocky does a great job on this ........ just wish she was still doing it with YYNOT !!

[Rhyta]

On 7/22/2022 at 7:32 AM, zepphead said:

As I would have guessed, Rocky does a great job on this ........ just wish she was still doing it with YYNOT !!

Each of them has a unique voice, I wish both well.  I do love Patty's rendition of Closer to the Heart in 2019

 

Edited July 23, 2022 by Rhyta

[zepphead]

12 hours ago, Rhyta said:

Each of them has a unique voice, I wish both well.  I do love Patty's rendition of Closer to the Heart in 2019

 

Gosh! I had forgotten about this! So beautiful.

I hope Patty gets to make an album with YYNOT. It would be interesting to hear how that would turn out.

[chemistry1973]

On 7/23/2022 at 2:21 PM, Rhyta said:

Each of them has a unique voice, I wish both well.  I do love Patty's rendition of Closer to the Heart in 2019

 

Wow! She is awesome.