got rush? Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Die hard Rush fans have noticed Rush is Everywhere! For the past year, Rush has done more than all the past years combined!! Commercials, TV interviews, Stars on Hollywood,best Documentary nominations and so much more. Does anyone get the feeling that this might be the Beginning of something or the End of something?? Maybe going out with a BANG or just the band finally after all these years, Getting the respect they have always deserved? ANY THOUGHTS?? Truly #1 Fans, The Burns Fans from Baton Rouge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I honestly think it's them getting the recognition they deserve. If you look at how long they've been making music and touring, they've hardly been given a glance. It seems that, ever since the documentary, people are really paying more attention to them. Really makes me proud to be a fan. I don't think it's the end of something. The boys are still able to put out new material almost 40 years into their career and are still actively touring. That says something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Commercials? Where? I will say, Colbert Report appearance was sweet. Cause I think Colbert's a badass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (That One Guy @ Jan 10 2011, 12:58 AM) Commercials? Where? I will say, Colbert Report appearance was sweet. Cause I think Colbert's a badass too. That AND they got the hand of coolness from Stephen himself. I too would like to see these commercials. Didn't see it on first reading of the thread. Edited January 10, 2011 by Oracle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 It mainly has to do with longevity. The longer a band around for the more respect they gain. Especially when you've been doing it for over 35 years and you consistently put out great new music and perform live shows that are second to none. Recognition and respect really grows out of that. If people keep hearing great things about them it peaks their interest and over time more and more people get into them. Having their share of big hits that get played on the radio regularly like TSOR, FW, CTTH, the first side of MP, Subdivisions, DEW, TSS, DL and RTB also helps to raise their awareness among music fans greatly. They are also the only major arena rock act that I know of who does the 'evening with' concert format. If there is anyone else who currently does that i'm not aware of it. This also separates them from the rest of the pack and helps greatly to get people out the see them, since concert goers know they won't have to sit through an opening band or two that they don't care about anyways and they'll get to see music they enjoy for a full three hour show. We can't forget the longevity of some of Rush's most diehard fans. There's fans who have been with them for decades and then they try and pass that onto their kids and new fans are made sometimes that way to. There are so many factors as to why they've accumulated the fanbase they have and why they're getting the respect they do now. Hopefully I was able to cover most of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 This is one commercial: What about SNF playing Limelight going into commercial last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 it has nothing to do with their newer material and everything to do with the past. they know they're playing late in the 4th quarter and they've been doing alot of interviews, hollywood stuff, and just exposing themselves more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes&kettner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i wonder if newer fans realize just how impossible it was to feel close to rush 20-30 years ago, outside of music. technology aside, they were just a more private band then they are today, neil withstanding. all the dvd's and the documentary are such a great experience. none of that was really prevalent back in the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 QUOTE (hughes&kettner @ Jan 10 2011, 05:09 PM) i wonder if newer fans realize just how impossible it was to feel close to rush 20-30 years ago, outside of music. technology aside, they were just a more private band then they are today, neil withstanding. all the dvd's and the documentary are such a great experience. none of that was really prevalent back in the day... Female fanbase has increased as well. In the 80's I went to shows alone (yes really) or with a group of 6-8 guys. The TRF meetup groups showed how much it's changed. There were around 40 or so at ours, and it was a pretty even male-female split. (Though the bathroom lines at intermission demonstrated that male fans still outnumber the Rush chicks by a pretty big margin!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ Jan 10 2011, 04:31 PM) QUOTE (hughes&kettner @ Jan 10 2011, 05:09 PM) i wonder if newer fans realize just how impossible it was to feel close to rush 20-30 years ago, outside of music. technology aside, they were just a more private band then they are today, neil withstanding. all the dvd's and the documentary are such a great experience. none of that was really prevalent back in the day... Female fanbase has increased as well. In the 80's I went to shows alone (yes really) or with a group of 6-8 guys. The TRF meetup groups showed how much it's changed. There were around 40 or so at ours, and it was a pretty even male-female split. (Though the bathroom lines at intermission demonstrated that male fans still outnumber the Rush chicks by a pretty big margin!) That was a pleasant surprise to me this past August. I ran out of there during intermission (ooorr was it afterwards?) and was shocked that I didn't have to wait a moment in the ladies' room. There were like five stalls open. The men's room, on the other hand, had a line snaking out the door. (I had one of those "finally! justice for the female gender!" moments and a quiet snicker to myself.) I'm happy they're finally getting some of the publicity they deserve. Well, one could argue they were big back in the seventies and eighties, as I've heard, but I've also been exposing some of my friends to them. And y'know what? None of them have come back to me saying, "oh gawd Christine, you have terrible taste in music, never make me listen to that again". Most of them just ask me for more Youtube links. 8D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnals Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sellouts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 And, like the boys themselves have said, some of their original fans are now the right age where, if they've made it big in the entertainment/media/advertising business, are able to promote Rush to a significant degree in their fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxxiStarr Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ Jan 10 2011, 10:31 PM) In the 80's I went to shows alone (yes really) or with a group of 6-8 guys. That was me from '78 onwards ... though I wasn't complaining y'know ... It was kinda nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (FoxxiStarr @ Jan 13 2011, 11:00 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Jan 10 2011, 10:31 PM) In the 80's I went to shows alone (yes really) or with a group of 6-8 guys. That was me from '78 onwards ... though I wasn't complaining y'know ... It was kinda nice Last 3 shows I saw were solo...well, I actually met up with peeps, but I didn't have a husband/boyfriend or kid in tow. It was wonderful. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE taking my son to a Rush show, but going alone...ahhh, it is great sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Mara @ Jan 10 2011, 05:31 PM) Female fanbase has increased as well. In the 80's I went to shows alone (yes really) or with a group of 6-8 guys. Um....I was a bit young to go to concerts in the 80's, even though I would have LOVED it! And, I remember females being a MAJOR minority at my first concert back in 1997...and,even being in pretty low numbers at the VT tour. I don't think I remember seeing very many females until the R30 tour. Hell, I STILL get a TON of attention being a chick at a Rush show! If I wasn't married, I'd probably have my pick, you know! In fact, I was standing next to my son and husband at the Salt Lake City show this last summer...and I STILL had guys all over me. Edited January 13, 2011 by Rushchick10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krinkle Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (kkb2323 @ Jan 9 2011, 10:01 PM) ANY THOUGHTS?? It's all good until the RUSH lunchboxes with the thermos are at the swag tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krinkle Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Mara @ Jan 10 2011, 04:31 PM) (Though the bathroom lines at intermission demonstrated that male fans still outnumber the Rush chicks by a pretty big margin!) The girls are just at their seats holding the car keys. And the piss break is two-fold. You drain all of that expensive beer from the first half of the show and refill at intermission for the second half. And bring her back a water. She's drivin'. Edited January 13, 2011 by Mr. Krinkle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 QUOTE (Mr. Krinkle @ Jan 13 2011, 12:56 PM) It's all good until the RUSH lunchboxes with the thermos are at the swag tables. OMG I want one!!! Sorry! I'd use it as my purse And , I'm the one dragging my boyfriend to the show. I'm concerned about him just standing there while I (and everyone else) are singing and fist-pumping and air-guitaring and -drumming our heads off. At any rate, he doesn't drink, so I'm free to indulge at shows or whatever event we're at. It's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nim2 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I suspect some of this phenomenom is that the Baby Boomers that grew up with them are reaching out seeking to relive some of their youth. This has rubbed off on the younger generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwentyOneTwelve Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Is there the Colbert appearance in full online somewhere? I've only ever seen them playing Rockband and what's in Beyond the Lighted Stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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