joanneeeeee Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thank you Mr. Rutsey RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladirushfan80 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 QUOTE (SirDraco @ May 14 2008, 02:39 AM) QUOTE (Scooch @ May 13 2008, 05:38 PM) According to Wikipedia - On May 11, 2008, Rutsey passed away from a heart attack while he was asleep. Yes. He passed away in his sleep due to a heart attack resulting from complications from diabetes. I know this due to an email exchange from someone I have 100% trust in. Nothing from John's family as of yet, but there will be an announcement in a few days as to an address where fans can send a donation in John's name. As for why nothing has been posted on rush.com, it is very possible that the web designers for rush.com at the request of Anthem, Geddy, Alex, and to that extent, Neil, are working on a proper tribute. Not just a quick news blurb. I personally wouldn't expect anything on rush.com for a day or more until the tribute is done, and the family has made their statements. Thanks for the info, Ken. Thank you Mr. Rutsey for your contribution in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the invisible man Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godeater2112 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Rest in peace John - thanks for being the part of the launching of ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullchrist Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I know this will come as a shock to fans that worship the Peart dynasty but I know some people that ONLY listen to the first album. I too love it for its ballsy, gritty execution and honest lyrics. Rock albums don't get better than this. Every oak starts with a seed. Thanks for being a part of that seed John. I know you'll be finding your way back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fs2112 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) 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. Edited May 14, 2008 by fs2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974FAN Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Someone mentioned earlier about the guys doing a tribute song for the rest of the tour. I don't think that they'll go that far. Most likely they'll just make a statement in the Toronto Star and their website. If they were to do a tribute song, my thinking is that it would be something from the debut album. Perhaps Working Man or In The Mood or Finding My Way. I would also guess that it would be a gesture from Neil to Alex & Ged as well. However, as nice as that would be, I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yes. I think acknowledging John Rutsey is about as far as they would go. Playing a song from the debut album would be nice, but I don't think they'll do it. If it was me, I would play the debut album in its entirety over the PA before the concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Catkin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) 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 Edited May 14, 2008 by Fallen Catkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVilla Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Only 55, So sad to hear, R.I.P John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daylin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I think I shall give this month's charitable donation to a diabetes charity. RIP John, I was saddened to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer 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. That is so true. Very well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 QUOTE (fs2112 @ May 14 2008, 10:46 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Catkin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 QUOTE (the masked drummer @ May 14 2008, 11:22 AM) 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. That is so true. Very well said. I agree, very nicely put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector 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. That is very true. Probably one of the finest quotes ever written on this board. We all forget that while a lot of former band members from other bands tend to capitalize from their former mates, Mr. Rutsey bowed out from Rush gracefully, and never held any hostilities against the band. Clearly, he was a very gracious and unselfish man. He really does deserve the respect of every Rush fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 RIP John. I agree with the above. He could have been another Pete Best, but he chose to just live his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 You know, it must just be us, because I would think this would have been a bigger news story, at least in Canada, but I'm shocked I can't find anything on any Canadian news website regarding this. Not even a blurb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the invisible man 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocinanteKid Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Blabbermouth has latched on... http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=96902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crudson Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Sad news indeed RIP John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkRush Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 John Rutsey Mentioned on AOL.com THIS JUST IN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 QUOTE (ReRushed @ May 14 2008, 09:52 AM) Yes. I think acknowledging John Rutsey is about as far as they would go. Playing a song from the debut album would be nice, but I don't think they'll do it. If it was me, I would play the debut album in its entirety over the PA before the concert. Great idea.....truly would be an appropriate thing to do. RIP Mr. Rutsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocinanteKid Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I feel bad for the people who don't know about this yet. Are gonna turn up at their show and Geddy will announce it to them there. Pretty hard-hitting upsetting news to learn right then and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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