Alex Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 28 2010, 11:16 PM) QUOTE (Cowtothesky @ Jun 28 2010, 11:10 PM) QUOTE (GeddysMullet @ Jun 28 2010, 10:26 PM) Thank you for sharing these amazing pictures! QUOTE http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4743944255_38de9f2290_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4743944491_8694c42f9a_b.jpg These two made my night! That second pick looks like Alex may have hit a wrong note and Geddy is giving him that look. Actually, I was yelling out something and waved and they both looked over at me. I snapped the pic right then! That made my night! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog guy Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Incredible pictures. They seriously look like they could have been taken last night, not three decades ago. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotRush Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 28 2010, 10:03 PM)I haven't followed Rush too much the last few years, but watching the new documentary the other night on VH1 ignited something in me. I feel like a new fan all over again! I so wish they were playing in Arizona this tour.. I guess I'll just have to buy the DVD tommarow and watch it over and over! It will also be a blast to hear about your concert stories on this site! Mike Welcome to TRF From GOTRUSH in Phoenix....... Great to have you on board ! I saw the 1979 show here in Phoenix @ Veterans Memorial. I saw the 1980 tour when I was up in Reno, Nevada ( had tickets # 00001 & 00002 ) Those are great Pic's, very fitting for the "time machine" Heading up to Vegas for the Aug 14th Show My stomping ground here in Phoenix is Central & Indian School, where do you stomp ? And Yes ( ) this group is destined to be Huge ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMike Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (GotRush @ Jun 29 2010, 01:33 AM) QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 28 2010, 10:03 PM)I haven't followed Rush too much the last few years, but watching the new documentary the other night on VH1 ignited something in me. I feel like a new fan all over again! I so wish they were playing in Arizona this tour.. I guess I'll just have to buy the DVD tommarow and watch it over and over! It will also be a blast to hear about your concert stories on this site! Mike Welcome to TRF From GOTRUSH in Phoenix....... Great to have you on board ! I saw the 1979 show here in Phoenix @ Veterans Memorial. I saw the 1980 tour when I was up in Reno, Nevada ( had tickets # 00001 & 00002 ) Those are great Pic's, very fitting for the "time machine" Heading up to Vegas for the Aug 14th Show My stomping ground here in Phoenix is Central & Indian School, where do you stomp ? And Yes ( ) this group is destined to be Huge ! Hi GOTRUSH! Nice to meet another fan here in Phoenix.. My stomping grounds is around Ray Road and the I-10. We may have to meet up sometime and talk about the "good old days"! That's awesome you had the first 2 tickets for Reno! Did you have to camp out for the great tickets? I remember back in the late 70's spending the whole night in line at the box office to get good seats for concerts. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotRush Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 29 2010, 02:04 AM) Hi GOTRUSH! Nice to meet another fan here in Phoenix.. My stomping grounds is around Ray Road and the I-10. We may have to meet up sometime and talk about the "good old days"! That's awesome you had the first 2 tickets for Reno! Did you have to camp out for the great tickets? I remember back in the late 70's spending the whole night in line at the box office to get good seats for concerts. Mike Only went an hour before tickets went on sale in Reno, those days tickets were only sold at the venue & I was 1st at the window & bought the 1st 8 tickets. My younger brother & our new Reno freinds all went. I got a good job offer back in AZ, Flagstaff & they wanted me right away to start, I told them I had to wait for the Rush concert some 3 weeks away. The job waited & me & my brother moved to Flagstaff the day after the Reno Rush show !! I allways was the one to "camp" out for tickets & loved it, Hundreds of shows I did this for until it became ineffective. Hanging out with all the other die hard fans was a blast. We surely will meet up at some point, but until then If you see this car . . . . . http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/GotRush/Soultinta.jpg . Then you just saw me . . . . . BTW the plate say's GOTRUSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Wow!!! Those are some seriously amazing photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Half-Forgotten Stranger Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 WELCOME!!!! Great pics too and thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I do believe we have a contender for best first post ever. Thanks for posting these amazing photos. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 28 2010, 07:05 PM) Glad you guys like them! This is the first time the pics have been seen outside my circle of friends since I took them 30 years ago. Mike Those were awesome! What a way to make your intro on the board. Those were so cool. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritOfRush Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 WOW, great pics!!! And welcome to TRF!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks for sharing these great archival photos with us sans obnoxious watermarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdouglas Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 28 2010, 09:07 PM) QUOTE (Alex @ Jun 28 2010, 09:04 PM)POST MORE. Dude, why didn't you join the board sooner? Great pics. I'll have to scan some more in the next week or so and post them. Today is the first time I've ever seen the forum here! Wish I had found it a long time ago! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldphilly Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Awesome pics and stories. Rush and rare records are my 2 favorite things in the world.Seeing Rush at a record show in 1975 would have blown my mind.Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarcaravan Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Totally amazing pictures you got there. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Wow those pics are awesome and seems like only yesterday. I seen this tour in Louisville, Ky and the next night at Dayton Hara Arena. Awesome pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMike Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (GotRush @ Jun 29 2010, 03:56 AM) QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 29 2010, 02:04 AM) Hi GOTRUSH! Nice to meet another fan here in Phoenix.. My stomping grounds is around Ray Road and the I-10. We may have to meet up sometime and talk about the "good old days"! That's awesome you had the first 2 tickets for Reno! Did you have to camp out for the great tickets? I remember back in the late 70's spending the whole night in line at the box office to get good seats for concerts. Mike Only went an hour before tickets went on sale in Reno, those days tickets were only sold at the venue & I was 1st at the window & bought the 1st 8 tickets. My younger brother & our new Reno freinds all went. I got a good job offer back in AZ, Flagstaff & they wanted me right away to start, I told them I had to wait for the Rush concert some 3 weeks away. The job waited & me & my brother moved to Flagstaff the day after the Reno Rush show !! I allways was the one to "camp" out for tickets & loved it, Hundreds of shows I did this for until it became ineffective. Hanging out with all the other die hard fans was a blast. We surely will meet up at some point, but until then If you see this car . . . . . http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/GotRush/Soultinta.jpg . Then you just saw me . . . . . BTW the plate say's GOTRUSH Awesome car! I travel a lot around town, so I'll be on the lookout for it! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMike Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 QUOTE (oldphilly @ Jun 29 2010, 09:58 AM) Awesome pics and stories. Rush and rare records are my 2 favorite things in the world.Seeing Rush at a record show in 1975 would have blown my mind.Wow. Yea.. if only I had a time machine and could go back to that day!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 28 2010, 10:07 PM) QUOTE (Alex @ Jun 28 2010, 09:04 PM)POST MORE. Dude, why didn't you join the board sooner? Great pics. I'll have to scan some more in the next week or so and post them. Today is the first time I've ever seen the forum here! Wish I had found it a long time ago! Mike I know how you feel Mike, I felt frustrated I hadn't discovered this place sooner either. And those are fantastic pictures! Poster quality pics! That time is exactly when I discovered Rush so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooma Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Great pics indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMike Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 I just found negatives I've had hid away for 30 years of the 1980 show. I forgot I had them! I'll scan some and post them later today. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 30 2010, 12:47 PM) I just found negatives I've had hid away for 30 years of the 1980 show. I forgot I had them! I'll scan some and post them later today. Mike hey Mike what can I say - I love your pictures! old Rush photos are a time capsule - the more we get to see, the better overall picture we have of those times (especially for those of us who weren't there) btw - have you seen/been to Erik's site? http://www.rushphotoarchive.com/concert/concert.html your photos would be a significant inclusion and I'm sure Erik would be honored to archive them thanks again for posting them (and keep them coming)! Edited June 30, 2010 by ghostworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripdad Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 What everyone else is saying... great pics and WELCOME to the forum Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMike Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Here is a few photos I promised, in black and white from the 1980 show in Detroit. I took these with a pretty long telephoto lens, sitting near the back of the arena. Hope you like! I'll have more later. Mike http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4749822405_f7504ffb0e_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4749822573_324de12b07_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4749822513_07bd36d370_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4749822377_6314f86788_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4749822449_e8433e4c44_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Wow! Thanks so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMike Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 30 2010, 01:01 PM) QUOTE (PhoenixMike @ Jun 30 2010, 12:47 PM) I just found negatives I've had hid away for 30 years of the 1980 show. I forgot I had them! I'll scan some and post them later today. Mike hey Mike what can I say - I love your pictures! old Rush photos are a time capsule - the more we get to see, the better overall picture we have of those times (especially for those of us who weren't there) btw - have you seen/been to Erik's site? http://www.rushphotoarchive.com/concert/concert.html your photos would be a significant inclusion and I'm sure Erik would be honored to archive them thanks again for posting them (and keep them coming)! I haven't seen Erik's site before, but after checking it out, it looks fantastic! Thanks for sending the link. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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