sdaly Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hey Folks, Thought you might be interested in this --- I conducted an interview with Ian Grandy and it's just been published at the newly-launched site GuitarInternational.com: http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2009/0...s-first-roadie/ In case you don't know, Ian was Rush's very first roadie. He started working for the band in January, 1969, and was with them all the way up to April, 1983 (Signals tour). From 1969 through 1980, he was their FOH sound engineer. In addition, from 1969 to 1977 he was also the drum tech. During the waning days of his tenure with the band (1981-1983) he was head of security (He can be briefly seen at the opening of the Exit...Stage Left video shepherding the band to the stage). Cheers, -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Money Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Those rare photos are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionman Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 That's kinda cool....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Interesting. Very interesting. I am curious though what the other reasons are that he would never go see the band again. Seems kind of strange to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 What an interesting read! Thanks for posting that. I totally enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfanNlv Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 QUOTE (Janie @ Sep 18 2009, 08:16 AM) What an interesting read! Thanks for posting that. I totally enjoyed it. Agreed! Snagged all of those pics for my collection. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 A fascinating read. It's always great to get alternative historical accounts. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Amazing read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 QUOTE (sdaly @ Sep 17 2009, 01:56 PM) Hey Folks, Thought you might be interested in this --- I conducted an interview with Ian Grandy and it's just been published at the newly-launched site GuitarInternational.com: http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2009/0...s-first-roadie/ In case you don't know, Ian was Rush's very first roadie. He started working for the band in January, 1969, and was with them all the way up to April, 1983 (Signals tour). From 1969 through 1980, he was their FOH sound engineer. In addition, from 1969 to 1977 he was also the drum tech. During the waning days of his tenure with the band (1981-1983) he was head of security (He can be briefly seen at the opening of the Exit...Stage Left video shepherding the band to the stage). Cheers, -Skip Anyone notice how Alex's nickname is spelled here....???? http://guitarinternational.com/GI/wp-conte...mingList761.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 http://guitarinternational.com/GI/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/RUSHPrattRoomingList761.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 u are a god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonghitsforjesus Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 great post! and great questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Nice find, thanks for posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 hmmmmm.... my spider senses are tingling..... feels to me like there's a bit of bad blood between he and the band at this point? He's gracious in the interview, but if you read between the lines, seems like there's some ill feelings. Either that or I'm a bit tired at this hour and have mis interpreted his tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 QUOTE (Phantom @ Sep 21 2009, 11:17 PM) hmmmmm.... my spider senses are tingling..... feels to me like there's a bit of bad blood between he and the band at this point? He's gracious in the interview, but if you read between the lines, seems like there's some ill feelings. Either that or I'm a bit tired at this hour and have mis interpreted his tone? I agree 100%. Rush has seemed to have gone through a lot of roadies in the last 35 years. Which is somewhat normal, but it seems a lot of them have either been given the axe or not left on good terms. If he had a chance to see Rush, he would not. Something must have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 QUOTE (sdaly @ Sep 17 2009, 01:56 PM) Hey Folks, Thought you might be interested in this --- I conducted an interview with Ian Grandy and it's just been published at the newly-launched site GuitarInternational.com: http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2009/0...s-first-roadie/ In case you don't know, Ian was Rush's very first roadie. He started working for the band in January, 1969, and was with them all the way up to April, 1983 (Signals tour). From 1969 through 1980, he was their FOH sound engineer. In addition, from 1969 to 1977 he was also the drum tech. During the waning days of his tenure with the band (1981-1983) he was head of security (He can be briefly seen at the opening of the Exit...Stage Left video shepherding the band to the stage). Cheers, -Skip This was a real fun read - THANKS for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 *BUMP* Would be cool if more TRFers read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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