WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Here is an excerpt from Deadline Hollyweird: RUSH MUSIC FANS DEEMED "LEAST SEXUAL" BY RECORDING INDUSTRY OF AMERICA By Paul Wang - Friday August 13th, 2010 @ 6:50pm PST RUSH fans meet before a show to discuss dungeons & dragons strategies and the best way to avoid women HOLLYWOOD, CA -- If you're a female hoping not to get pregnant, your safest bet might just be attending a Rush concert, says a recent report by the Recording Industry of America. The annual report, which was released this week, states that fans of the Canadian power-pop trio -- currently on tour across North America -- are mostly single, middle-aged white males who lack "basic social skills" except when in the presence of "highly effectualized guitars and percussion instruments." "There's not a lot of chicks at our shows," admits Rush bassist Geddy Lee, 57. "Which is fine with me. The last thing I want is to be distracted by someone flashing me during a seventeen minute bass solo." Most devotees of Rush agree with Lee's position on female fans. "They don't add anything to the music." said Darren Brent, a 38 year-old Rush fan from Irvine. "There is something about Rush's music and lyrics that says 'this is my cock and it is a temple in which you don't belong.' " Whether there are sexist messages hidden in Rush's music is still to be debated. The fact is, Rush must be saying something right as their concert tours continue to sellout even in this sluggish economy. "They are some of the most loyal fans any band could want," says Pollstar's Dave McNarry, who tracks concert ticket sales and economic trends. "Rush fans are a scary, secret bunch," said Toby Walker, a security guard who has worked their concerts at the Staples Center. "They're like air-drumming Freemasons--creepy and probably good at math, but they don't like questions or confrontation." "They're good kids, but let's face it, there's a lot of sexual frustration," says Rush drummer and lyricist Neal Peart, speaking of the band's fan base."God knows they need some type of release. If they find it in a song about skeletons and space travel, so be it.." Rush will in the studio in later this year working on their new album "Dong Warriors" which is expected early 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkt2112 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 OOOhhh, a scary, secret bunch... Don't tell anyone. F__cking 4,000 members on TRF... Give me a break... Just because Ged, Alex and Neil don't go around and screw groupies, doesn't mean we don't!!! Hope my wife doesn't see this post - Love you, Sue!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkt2112 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER @ Aug 20 2010, 03:29 PM) Here is an excerpt from Deadline Hollyweird: RUSH MUSIC FANS DEEMED "LEAST SEXUAL" BY RECORDING INDUSTRY OF AMERICA By Paul Wang - Friday August 13th, 2010 @ 6:50pm PST RUSH fans meet before a show to discuss dungeons & dragons strategies and the best way to avoid women HOLLYWOOD, CA -- If you're a female hoping not to get pregnant, your safest bet might just be attending a Rush concert, says a recent report by the Recording Industry of America. The annual report, which was released this week, states that fans of the Canadian power-pop trio -- currently on tour across North America -- are mostly single, middle-aged white males who lack "basic social skills" except when in the presence of "highly effectualized guitars and percussion instruments." "There's not a lot of chicks at our shows," admits Rush bassist Geddy Lee, 57. "Which is fine with me. The last thing I want is to be distracted by someone flashing me during a seventeen minute bass solo." Most devotees of Rush agree with Lee's position on female fans. "They don't add anything to the music." said Darren Brent, a 38 year-old Rush fan from Irvine. "There is something about Rush's music and lyrics that says 'this is my cock and it is a temple in which you don't belong.' " Whether there are sexist messages hidden in Rush's music is still to be debated. The fact is, Rush must be saying something right as their concert tours continue to sellout even in this sluggish economy. "They are some of the most loyal fans any band could want," says Pollstar's Dave McNarry, who tracks concert ticket sales and economic trends. "Rush fans are a scary, secret bunch," said Toby Walker, a security guard who has worked their concerts at the Staples Center. "They're like air-drumming Freemasons--creepy and probably good at math, but they don't like questions or confrontation." "They're good kids, but let's face it, there's a lot of sexual frustration," says Rush drummer and lyricist Neal Peart, speaking of the band's fan base."God knows they need some type of release. If they find it in a song about skeletons and space travel, so be it.." Rush will in the studio in later this year working on their new album "Dong Warriors" which is expected early 2011. Okay, just re-read the post... When was the last time (or first time) they played the Staples Center? Considering I was there for Bruce Springteen's christening...when did Rush play there? Maybe I was smoking crack, oh wait, I DON'T SMOKE CRACK!!! Please, someone help me... Has Rush ever played Staples (in LA)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hilarious!!! "There's not a lot of chicks at our shows," admits Rush bassist Geddy Lee, 57. "Which is fine with me. The last thing I want is to be distracted by someone flashing me during a seventeen minute bass solo." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 It had me going for a brief period before I caught on. Funny, and yet as a Rush fan, I still somehow feel offended... *goes off to do play dungeons and dragons and feel sexually frustrated* *remembers that he has no interest in dungeons and dragons and is married* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karena Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 That site is almost as funny as the Onion. I'm waiting for the 17 minute bass solo - is that this tour? Wouldn't want to ruin that - perhaps Alex wouldn't be so put out. Of course flashing the guys would get you on some stalker list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 note the authors name... RUSH MUSIC FANS DEEMED "LEAST SEXUAL" BY RECORDING INDUSTRY OF AMERICA By Paul Wang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER @ Aug 20 2010, 05:29 PM) Rush will in the studio in later this year working on their new album "Dong Warriors" which is expected early 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkt2112 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hello.. Have they ever played the Staples Center in LA??? That would just piss me off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shreddy Lee Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yes it's a joke article and yes it perpetuates a stereotype about the fanbase, but hell, I'd wish the whole thing to be true if it'd mean Geddy would actually do a 17-minute bass solo. There's nothing I wouldn't give to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (jkt2112 @ Aug 20 2010, 04:13 PM) Hello.. Have they ever played the Staples Center in LA??? That would just piss me off... yes during Vapor Trails. why would it piss you off? http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/tours/020923ticket.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER @ Aug 20 2010, 03:29 PM) Rush will in the studio in later this year working on their new album "Dong Warriors" which is expected early 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Kid Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Bwahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 There is something about Rush's music and lyrics that says 'this is my cock and it is a temple in which you don't belong.' " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE (librarian @ Aug 20 2010, 06:31 PM) There is something about Rush's music and lyrics that says 'this is my cock and it is a temple in which you don't belong.' " Hmmm...that's funny. I've had some pretty good romps after Rush concerts. :B Oh, and I am a chick! Never had a guy turn me down after a Rush show! Anywho, funny stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHead Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 "Rush fans are secret Freemasons..." Geddy and his 17-minute bass solos FTW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerInstinct Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 C'mon, there's lots of sexually attractive and confident Rush fans out there, right? I know I am. I actually found this article pretty funny, and Deadline Hollyweird is a pretty funny site, it's like The Onion except with celebrities. Also, I can't wait for DONG WARRIORS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I have a feeling there is going to be plenty of hot woman at the Dallas show in sept because its Texas and Rock n Roll. Cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrush2112 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE "There is something about Rush's music and lyrics that says 'this is my cock and it is a temple in which you don't belong.' " QUOTE "They are some of the most loyal fans any band could want," QUOTE "They're like air-drumming Freemasons QUOTE probably good at math QUOTE "They're good kids, but let's face it, there's a lot of sexual frustration," says Rush drummer and lyricist Neal Peart, speaking of the band's fan base."God knows they need some type of release. If they find it in a song about skeletons and space travel, so be it.." QUOTE Rush will in the studio in later this year working on their new album "Dong Warriors" which is expected early 2011. Can't wait. This is what will get them a #1 Billboard record and into the RRHOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I just lol'd so hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog guy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Pretty weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Idle hands are the devil's workshop... Can't wait to tell my wife I'm sexually incompetant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Aug 20 2010, 06:01 PM)*remembers that he has no interest in dungeons and dragons and is married* This is me as well, except my wife drug ME to play D&D . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE (ozzy85 @ Aug 20 2010, 09:05 PM) Idle hands are the devil's workshop... Can't wait to tell my wife I'm sexually incompetant. Wouldn't she have already figured that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Aug 21 2010, 12:05 AM) QUOTE (ozzy85 @ Aug 20 2010, 09:05 PM) Idle hands are the devil's workshop... Can't wait to tell my wife I'm sexually incompetant. Wouldn't she have already figured that out? I am SO GLAD that someone beat me to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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