theredtamasrule Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 So I'm scanning through Neil's "Traveling Music" book today just to see if it catches my fancy. To my unending horror I read that Peart is not only a genuine FAN of the boy band 98 Degrees...he & Carrie actually went to one of their concerts, got backstage & was introduced to the "band"... ...er, um,...er...huh? Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin' glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 21 2007, 05:34 PM) Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin' glue. NICE! Airplane reference!! That is disturbing. I'm gonna go gouge out my eyes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 That's shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Didn't surprise me because I had read his book. I didn't see it as a big deal. I think he described them as having cathy music. Also when your with someone you love, you would be surprised how alot of different types of music suddenly sounds good. Except for Rap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Yes, I even went to the more famous Canadian's show in Vegas last week because the wife wanted to. I actually enjoyed it. No biggie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 You people know how to suck the fun out of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 21 2007, 04:56 PM) You people know how to suck the fun out of everything. Yes, and our bill is in the mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 21 2007, 05:56 PM) You people know how to suck the fun out of everything. Awwww... someone needs a hug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of a Rider Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 There's no doubt that Neil has a very diverse taste in music. I was surprised when he talked about how much he loved Frank Sinatra. YUK! That crooner crap makes me want to slit my wrists. I'd sooner listen to 98 degrees than Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Did he meet the band or those guys that just sing what they are told to sing and dance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O' Sullivan Factor Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I guess you didn't read the book... Neil's taste in music is awesome, the only reason I'm a fan of Jeff Buckley, Dredg, or Porcupine Tree (and some of the new wave bands he mentions) are simply because he talks about them in the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subgang Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Whoa! He liked Porcupine Tree? Awesome! That makes up for the 98 Degrees blunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderberryRyan Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I think you need to realize how different people's music tastes are. He readily defends his like for 98* in the book, and whilst I can't share the appreciation, I can at least respect his reasoning. Just because he's the ultimate drummer, doesn't mean his tastes will perfectly align with yours. He's just an open person, musically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazyyz Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 21 2007, 06:34 PM) So I'm scanning through Neil's "Traveling Music" book today just to see if it catches my fancy. To my unending horror I read that Peart is not only a genuine FAN of the boy band 98 Degrees...he & Carrie actually went to one of their concerts, got backstage & was introduced to the "band"... ...er, um,...er...huh? Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin' glue. Yep, he does like them. Go figure... I was also surprised to see he was into Ultravox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 UUUggghh this reminds me of a rockline moment in the 80s when some caller who had waited to talk with Geddy finally-finally got to ask his question: CALLER:"I saw you wearing a DEVO button onstage...do you like DEVO?" ( almost incredulously in disbelief-dreams shattered oh the horror) Geddy: "Yes I do like DEVO..I like them very much" HOST: "IS that the extent of your question?" ( Host somewhat confused) CALLER:"Yes"( meekly) I laughed when I heard that and I was about 18 years old....I could not believe someone actually sat waiting for an extended period of time to ask something that stupid..sorry. I mean who are we to get all riled up over Rush's tastes in music....all the Metal heads cried over that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 He's a guy with very eclectic taste in music...and probably everything else. I'm all over the map with my tastes in music, movies, books, TV... Right now, my CD changer has Rush, Bjork, Sleater-Kinney, Pretenders, Garbage, and Miles Davis in it. Why limit ourselves to one flavor when there is so much to try? And why expect Neil to be any different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (wordsmith @ May 22 2007, 09:09 AM)He's a guy with very eclectic taste in music... LOL...try to make it sound fancy, but maybe he just has no shame in admitting he likes some shitty music. 98 Degrees was the worst of the worst boy bands. Nothing wrong with liking anything you want (hey, I admit to liking Gwar) but some things are just fact...like 98 Degrees being terrible. Give me just one night! UNA NOCHE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington WillOUghby Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 98 degrees is not the worst of the boy bands. At least they admit they are a boy band. The Beastie Boys are the worst of the boy bands. They put a lot of effort into not coming across as a boy band, but they are bubble gum all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (The O' Sullivan Factor @ May 21 2007, 10:24 PM) I guess you didn't read the book... Neil's taste in music is awesome, the only reason I'm a fan of Jeff Buckley, Dredg, or Porcupine Tree (and some of the new wave bands he mentions) are simply because he talks about them in the book. Neil digs Dredg? Niceeee.... they're a great band. And yeah, he does have pretty diverse taste. The creator of this thread is probably just disappointed to have learned that Neil doesn't REALLY sit in a secluded lair of prog rock wankery listening to Dream Theater all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (Sathington WillOUghby @ May 22 2007, 11:13 AM) 98 degrees is not the worst of the boy bands. At least they admit they are a boy band. The Beastie Boys are the worst of the boy bands. They put a lot of effort into not coming across as a boy band, but they are bubble gum all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ May 22 2007, 12:29 PM) QUOTE (Sathington WillOUghby @ May 22 2007, 11:13 AM) 98 degrees is not the worst of the boy bands. At least they admit they are a boy band. The Beastie Boys are the worst of the boy bands. They put a lot of effort into not coming across as a boy band, but they are bubble gum all the way. +1 That's absurd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (Sathington WillOUghby @ May 22 2007, 12:13 PM) 98 degrees is not the worst of the boy bands. At least they admit they are a boy band. The Beastie Boys are the worst of the boy bands. They put a lot of effort into not coming across as a boy band, but they are bubble gum all the way. You DO know that they originally played Bad Brains-influenced punk music, right? They may have fallen off by now, but they were pretty damn cool early in their career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebernreuter Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 You people know how to f**k the sun out of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 In Soviet Russia, fun sucks out of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Who cares? I mean, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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