GeddysMullet Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 1. They are not typical rock stars. 2. The bright, clean sound of triumphant guitar chords. 3. Outdoor gigs on summer nights that make you feel glad to be alive. 4. The perpetually welcome surprise of their sense of humour. 5. They are aging gracefully and yet still keeping a youthful spirit. Why do YOU love ? Edited September 13, 2007 by GeddysMullet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 6.) They don't let their egos get in the way of making stupendous music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogkid Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 7. Their music is very cerebral 8. They're our little rock secret 9. They made nerd rock pretty damn sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godeater2112 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 10) In "We Hold On" when Geddy sings "Find another road to taaaaaaake!" that makes the hair on my neck stand up every single time. I love that feeling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryNerveAware Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 11) That crazy Dragon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 12. They used the phrase "Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme-chose" in a song and made it sound cool instead of pretentious. Edited September 13, 2007 by GeddysMullet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Literate, intelligent band members Music and lyrics that are challenging, thought-provoking, and fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 13.Moving Pictures Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 14.A show of Hands. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 15.Neil Peart's drum solos. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 16.Freewill,because...... Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 17.The Pass. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 18.Geddy Lee on Bass. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 19. 2112 masterpeice. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 20.Alex Lifeson Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninerbj Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Back to the real count... 21. Ghost Of A Chance gives me a chubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 22.Xanadu Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninerbj Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 23. Shrimp cots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 24.Instrumentals. Sorry about that got sidetracked. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachenben Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 25.Rush in Rio on dvd,love it. Edited September 13, 2007 by Zachenben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 26. Soup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyvoice Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 27. Integrity, in all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godeater2112 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 28 - How they can whip up little 'distractions' such as Broon's Bane and just tear your heart apart with them. Truly Rush defines the difference between sound and art. Edited September 13, 2007 by Godeater2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyvoice Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 29) No compromising in the pursuit of hits, radio airplay, magazine covers, halls of fame, or other BS. (this one refers back to #27, I guess...just a little more specific) 30) Alex's white double neck Gibson...'cause you know Xanadu's comin' up 31) "We have assumed control...we have assumed control...we have assumed control.........." Edited September 13, 2007 by friendlyvoice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewb93 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 32. They can write about scientific things like tidal pools and earthshine, and still sound cool. 33. They're still together for 30 years, without any drastic member changes. 34. They write what *they* want, not what Rolling Stones and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says is "good" EDIT: had to change the numbers Edited September 13, 2007 by drewb93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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