tkdryan Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Thinking about picking it up in a few weeks. Is i as good as Ghost Rider and Traveling Music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I didn't think so. I think I said in another thread that honestly the only reason I finished it was because it was Peart. Can't say that I'd recommend it but there are obviously a lot of inside Rush items that you probably want to read about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Megadon Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I enjoyed it well enough. It's a little more "relatable" because it talks about the venues and such, things that are a little more familiar to the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I liked "Traveling Music" best, because it contained the most autobiographical information about Neil. "Roadshow" is probably second, in my opinion. You need to remember that these are TRAVEL books, and as such Neil spends a lot of time talking about plants, trees, rocks, birds, and the histories of small towns he passes through. Nothing could be duller to me; I read these books for the Rush references, the talk about MUSIC and the personal Neil details. The rest is pretty boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcaressed Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 He spends a lot of time talking about church signs. He reveals his true opinions about America as he documents his journey. He is not fond of the police here (I can relate.) However, he does come off as condescending at certain points. It is an enjoyable read for the anecdotal Rush nuggets, as GR and JB have indicated. personally, I'm glad I found it at the library and saved about $30. It is worth 1 read, but not really worth buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Don't listen to these negative Nancy's, they have no idea what they're talking about. It's a great read and it's essential material for your Rush collection. In fact, stop what you're doing right now, head down to your local book store and buy it immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcaressed Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (-D-RocK- @ Aug 2 2010, 10:28 AM) Don't listen to these negative Nancy's, they have no idea what they're talking about. It's a great read and it's essential material for your Rush collection. In fact, stop what you're doing right now, head down to your local book store and buy it immediately. Exactly! In fact, pay the clerk DOUBLE and thank him for the privilege! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I really liked Roadshow. Bought it when it first came out, read it in almost 1 sitting. It was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 2 2010, 04:15 PM) I really liked Roadshow. Bought it when it first came out, read it in almost 1 sitting. It was very good. Same here, excellent read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 QUOTE (Running Rebel @ Aug 2 2010, 05:12 PM) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 2 2010, 04:15 PM) I really liked Roadshow. Bought it when it first came out, read it in almost 1 sitting. It was very good. Same here, excellent read. Yeah i have been looking for it, I think I have to go to amazon if I cant find it . I love his style of writing. Im interested in his travels and commentary. It also gives me ideas for where to take my motorcycle. Roadshow has inspired me to buy a convertable for my next car >Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrush2112 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jul 26 2010, 08:40 AM) I liked "Traveling Music" best, because it contained the most autobiographical information about Neil. "Roadshow" is probably second, in my opinion. You need to remember that these are TRAVEL books, and as such Neil spends a lot of time talking about plants, trees, rocks, birds, and the histories of small towns he passes through. Nothing could be duller to me; I read these books for the Rush references, the talk about MUSIC and the personal Neil details. The rest is pretty boring. and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Went and ordered it on Amazon today, after searching all of the Borders and Half priced books around town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Well its in. Going to start reading. Goodnight everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 So far so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 finally finished today. Good book, nice surprise in the end where he states that he misses working with the guys. Good book I enjoyed Traveling music a little more however. I thought it was more insightful about the history of Rush. Still a good read Ghost Rider was a nice glimpse into his life. Im glad he is still around to write these books and music still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Reading on and off. One day I will actually finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Bumping this thread since (A) I'm reading Roadshow right now and ( B ) I foresee myself eventually taking over this board with my ridiculous spam of writing and art. Ahem, ahem. I'm not done with this book yet, but I am on page.. 116. And I've had it about 48 hours by now. I didn't have to worry much about cost, since I had a gift card and a 50%-off coupon, so in the end it was only ten bucks. To put it into perspective, that's about two trips to the local Starbucks. I figured it'd be worth it. Before, I wasn't really into traveling, but I started reading and it really turned me on. Could just be me, but I've loved how he describes everything so vividly; certainly Peart has strong voice in his writing. It's one of the things I love best about it, is sort of "seeing" the world and the tour through his eyes. Another great thing is all he writes about concerning the crew and other people in production. I suppose I've always wondered what it would be like to tour and this book is a fantastic insight into that. Oh, and (spoiler) did I see a mention of a TRF-er in there...? From chapter three: QUOTE During the pre-show dinner with Geddy and Alex, we were talking about some of the familiar fans we remembered from many shows and many tours, and joked that we were starting to talk about their social lives - "That blonde girl who's always waving the Rush license plate has a new boyfriend. He looks nice." Buuuut I could be wrong. I'm not sure of the aforementioned girl's username, if she is on TRF, but I seem to recall a couple photographs around in someone's signature here.. Still made me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 QUOTE (CMWriter @ Jan 3 2011, 05:44 PM) Oh, and (spoiler) did I see a mention of a TRF-er in there...? From chapter three: QUOTE During the pre-show dinner with Geddy and Alex, we were talking about some of the familiar fans we remembered from many shows and many tours, and joked that we were starting to talk about their social lives - "That blonde girl who's always waving the Rush license plate has a new boyfriend. He looks nice." Buuuut I could be wrong. I'm not sure of the aforementioned girl's username, if she is on TRF, but I seem to recall a couple photographs around in someone's signature here.. Still made me laugh. You're thinking of Jill (iluvgeddy), but I don't think that's who Neil is talking about. There's another blonde woman I'm thinking of - and I think she posts on CP, not TRF. She travels to multiple shows on the same tour, is often in the first few rows, and has been noticed by the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jan 3 2011, 06:39 PM) QUOTE (CMWriter @ Jan 3 2011, 05:44 PM) Oh, and (spoiler) did I see a mention of a TRF-er in there...? From chapter three: QUOTE During the pre-show dinner with Geddy and Alex, we were talking about some of the familiar fans we remembered from many shows and many tours, and joked that we were starting to talk about their social lives - "That blonde girl who's always waving the Rush license plate has a new boyfriend. He looks nice." Buuuut I could be wrong. I'm not sure of the aforementioned girl's username, if she is on TRF, but I seem to recall a couple photographs around in someone's signature here.. Still made me laugh. You're thinking of Jill (iluvgeddy), but I don't think that's who Neil is talking about. There's another blonde woman I'm thinking of - and I think she posts on CP, not TRF. She travels to multiple shows on the same tour, is often in the first few rows, and has been noticed by the band. Ahh.. Well.. Thanks for the clarification. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 so how far are u into this book now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 QUOTE (tkdryan @ Jan 3 2011, 09:07 PM) so how far are u into this book now? I haven't read yet today. o3o I always read at night before I sleep. But I can certainly share any more thoughts I have on the book as I go further through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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