rushnmike Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Very Sad. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyswing Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 QUOTE (fs2112 @ May 14 2008, 09:46 AM) terrible news. he probably was a guy with a lot of class and integreity. he couldve capitalized on rush's popularity and written a few books about the early years of rush, or gone on a few talk shows to gossip about geddy and alex. he couldve even recorded a few solo albums in 82 or 83 when rush was becoming very popular. instead, he did the classy thing and stayed out of rush's fame. RIP JR. I really haven't thought of this but it sure sounds right to me - He moved on with his life and didn't try to ride the coattails. Thanks for helping this band get a healthy start, JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soni Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 How sad! 55 is really young! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofLerxst Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 R.I.P John. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 QUOTE (Fallen Catkin @ May 14 2008, 10:56 AM) QUOTE (1974FAN @ May 14 2008, 09:47 AM) In The Mood or Finding My Way. Don't hold your breath for those, they're too high for ged to sing now. Peace and happiness for John. very very young RIP They could do In The Mood in a hearbeat. Did it until the 90s...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Sad news indeed. I wonder why there is no mention on the bands website news section. I know it's not tour-related news, but still newsworthy to any real Rush fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serviette Onion Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Suddenly, You were gone From all the lives you left your mark upon...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazyyz Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (the invisible man @ May 14 2008, 02:44 PM) QUOTE (fs2112 @ May 14 2008, 09:46 AM) terrible news. he probably was a guy with a lot of class and integreity. he couldve capitalized on rush's popularity and written a few books about the early years of rush, or gone on a few talk shows to gossip about geddy and alex. he couldve even recorded a few solo albums in 82 or 83 when rush was becoming very popular. instead, he did the classy thing and stayed out of rush's fame. RIP JR. Not to dissagree, but I don't believe with Rush being at the height of there success in 1981, Rutsey could have really profited from it in any way. Thats just my opinion. Rush has had a fair amount of success in there career, and most certainly the highest level of longevity, but none of this really would helped John Rutsey make much money riding Rushs coat tails. All that being said, he was a part of one of the greatest bands (the greatest) in rock history and im sure he was very proud of that. Not only that, it wasn't really commonplace back then to do such a thing. It is more prevalent in our current self-serve world we live in. Edited May 15, 2008 by mazyyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borough of Shmeng Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 RIP John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Like i was telling a friend, it's a bit wild, John Rutsey dying. Strange. I didn't see that coming.. no one but family and close friends could of course. A former member of Rush who rocked it on They still play Working Man, except not this tour. I mean, two Beatles have died now.. that's something that's no longer an unusual concept for me. Rutsey was only on the debut, but you gotta know he gave it his all when that album was being recorded. He will always be a part of Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezypuff Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Loved the first album, RIP John Rutsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Had on vinyl, but for some reason, never picked it up on CD. Have now rectified that situation by purchasing a "tribute" copy in memory of Mr. Rutsey. Guy checking me out at BB commented what a great album it was, but had no idea Neil was not the drummer. So, anyway, I've contributed to his estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) John's obituary is in the Toronto Star today QUOTE RUTSEY, John RUTSEY, John Howard It is with deep sadness that John's family announces his untimely passing due to complications from his lifelong affliction with diabetes, at age 55. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON, L3R 5J2 (online: www.jdrf.ca, by phone: 905-944-4631). Online condolences: newbiggingfh@rogers.com . Here's the Link to the Obituary Edited May 15, 2008 by Cygnus The God Of Balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 This is really too bad. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowLifeFlatHeadScum Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Just read the obit. Very sad news indeed. Always a bummer when a founding member of a great band leaves us. Has there been any recent pictures of John ever released? Have always been curious to see what he looked like over the past decade or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Nothing much to add to the previous tributes. I've always loved the first album, and Here Again has always been one of my favourite Rush songs. I concur with the earlier comments about his dignified silence,something that a lot of today's 'celebs' could learn from. Like many others on the board, I've made jokes about John in the past, but I think they've always been underscored with a sense of affection. When John saw the potential for success, he stepped aside rather than stand in the way. That can't have been an easy decision to make, and fr that alone, he deserves the eternal respect of the Rushian community. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ May 15 2008, 10:19 AM) John's obituary is in the Toronto Star today QUOTE RUTSEY, John RUTSEY, John Howard It is with deep sadness that John's family announces his untimely passing due to complications from his lifelong affliction with diabetes, at age 55. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON, L3R 5J2 (online: www.jdrf.ca, by phone: 905-944-4631). Online condolences: newbiggingfh@rogers.com . Here's the Link to the Obituary Thank you for this. I sent an online message where it allowed and sent prayers to his family and friends from the scores of Rush fans here that he probably didn't even know he had. If you all don't mind my saying a few words on our collective behalf... Edited May 15, 2008 by Presto-digitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocinanteKid Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ May 15 2008, 08:18 PM) QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ May 15 2008, 10:19 AM) John's obituary is in the Toronto Star today QUOTE RUTSEY, John RUTSEY, John Howard It is with deep sadness that John's family announces his untimely passing due to complications from his lifelong affliction with diabetes, at age 55. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON, L3R 5J2 (online: www.jdrf.ca, by phone: 905-944-4631). Online condolences: newbiggingfh@rogers.com . Here's the Link to the Obituary Thank you for this. I sent an online message where it allowed and sent prayers to his family and friends from the scores of Rush fans here that he probably didn't even know he had. If you all don't mind my saying a few words on our collective behalf... That's awesome. I hesitated but I sent my own message earlier today. Didn't wanna bombard whoever's email address that is with stuff but I decided it was something I really wanted to do. Shame it doesn't say who's address that is, it was difficult composing a message and not really knowing who it was going to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (TheRocinanteKid @ May 15 2008, 02:22 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ May 15 2008, 08:18 PM) QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ May 15 2008, 10:19 AM) John's obituary is in the Toronto Star today QUOTE RUTSEY, John RUTSEY, John Howard It is with deep sadness that John's family announces his untimely passing due to complications from his lifelong affliction with diabetes, at age 55. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON, L3R 5J2 (online: www.jdrf.ca, by phone: 905-944-4631). Online condolences: newbiggingfh@rogers.com . Here's the Link to the Obituary Thank you for this. I sent an online message where it allowed and sent prayers to his family and friends from the scores of Rush fans here that he probably didn't even know he had. If you all don't mind my saying a few words on our collective behalf... That's awesome. I hesitated but I sent my own message earlier today. Didn't wanna bombard whoever's email address that is with stuff but I decided it was something I really wanted to do. Shame it doesn't say who's address that is, it was difficult composing a message and not really knowing who it was going to. Well I figured letting his family know (or reminding them) how much John was admired and respected as an artist couldn't be a bad thing. When my mother died 4 years ago this past Easter, I was most overwhelmed (postively) by the compassion of complete strangers to me...who only knew my mom in passing or through a friend, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 John was a great drummer and part of what made Rush ! If not for John, who knows where Alex, Geddy and Neil would be today! I always felt sorry for John and wondered how he felt about the enormous success of Rush after he left. I wonder did he ever go to shows or keep in touch with Alex, Geddy and Neil. I think a little tribute is in order on the website. "Suddenly you were gone From all the lives you left your mark upon" Rock on John! This is so sad. Never take anybody for granted. Not even for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetz Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 RIP John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbourus Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I find it odd that there has been no mention of Johns passing on Rush.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowLifeFlatHeadScum Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (Orbourus @ May 15 2008, 03:25 PM) I find it odd that there has been no mention of Johns passing on Rush.com I would imagine that they're dealing with it privately before they decide to deal with it publicly. It was only last weekend that they lost him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 And don't forget Rush has apparently not been in contact with John Rutsey for close to 20 years, maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 QUOTE (Orbourus @ May 15 2008, 05:25 PM) I find it odd that there has been no mention of Johns passing on Rush.com Me too..........but really not unusual since they don't even post tour dates there until the tour is half over........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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