Show Don't Tell Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 QUOTE (ouchithurts @ Feb 21 2011, 01:25 PM) I knew I had this photo somewhere....... http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/paz2112/geddyfrank.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 QUOTE (wrekinboy @ Feb 21 2011, 06:38 AM) I thought it was more straightforward - the flashlight is because the lights are down and there are lots of cables around, different venues, different layouts backstage - they don't want to break an ankle before coming on. The cape (more likely a jacket thrown over the shoulders) is probably because in some places it is pretty chilly until they get under the stage lights. I go with this reason^^. I noticed at a few of the RR shows I've seen, that when he goes off to the side of the stage while Al & Neil do their solos he often has a blanket/cape like thing on. He sweats on the stage under the lights, and if he's off to the side he might be chilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IChoseFreeWill Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 QUOTE (wrekinboy @ Feb 21 2011, 08:38 AM) I thought it was more straightforward - the flashlight is because the lights are down and there are lots of cables around, different venues, different layouts backstage - they don't want to break an ankle before coming on. The cape (more likely a jacket thrown over the shoulders) is probably because in some places it is pretty chilly until they get under the stage lights. Thank you! I did not know it would be that chilly- maybe it was a colder day when it was filmed. And good point regarding the cables. See? You can provide a good explanation without resorting to sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotbass1228 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 QUOTE (shaun3701 @ Feb 20 2011, 08:50 PM) Geddy in a cape?? I always knew he was secretly a vampire... Thats enough of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 QUOTE (Cosy Toes @ Feb 21 2011, 09:20 AM)QUOTE (Invisible To Telescopic Eye @ Feb 21 2011, 02:15 AM) Excuse my supreme nerdliness....but that is a Cloak of Elven kind...notice you could barely see him while he was wearing it...it renders the wearer virtually invisible to the naked eye...and telescopic eye for that matter. Not that nerdy. I command thee to spend an aeon in your mother's basement, for there is no such word as "Elvin". Geddy's a witch, hence the shawl which can be mistaken for a cape. Full Stop. http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/bigron0050/willis.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 QUOTE (ouchithurts @ Feb 21 2011, 01:25 PM)I knew I had this photo somewhere....... http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/paz2112/geddyfrank.jpg that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 QUOTE (RushFanForever @ Feb 21 2011, 01:47 PM) Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White of Yes - Capes Capes were quite the thing back in the day I remember my high school best friend's husband, the bass player in the local band, spray painted his boots gold and wore a black cape with red lining that she made for him... good ol' days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 and whats with the bags on the shoes thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 QUOTE (IChoseFreeWill @ Feb 21 2011, 06:34 AM) Wow, only one genuine answer out of 12 or so posts. Did I tell y'all that I HATE sarcasm? Not to mention the fact that it does NOT work well online. Is it THAT hard to get a legitimate answer to a genuine question? so not only was your question answered, you got a bucket load of humour as a bonus... what are you whining about?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 QUOTE (tel @ Feb 22 2011, 02:12 PM) and whats with the bags on the shoes thing? this anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stdio Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Actually he likes to wear a bathrobe backstage to keep warm or whatever. Sometimes you can see him standing in the wings as my buddy did on the last tour. Don't know if he wears slippers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 QUOTE (IChoseFreeWill @ Feb 21 2011, 07:34 AM) Wow, only one genuine answer out of 12 or so posts. Did I tell y'all that I HATE sarcasm? Not to mention the fact that it does NOT work well online. Is it THAT hard to get a legitimate answer to a genuine question? I, however, thought the responses were funny and enjoyed the thread much more for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (IChoseFreeWill @ Feb 21 2011, 07:34 AM) Wow, only one genuine answer out of 12 or so posts. Did I tell y'all that I HATE sarcasm? Not to mention the fact that it does NOT work well online. Is it THAT hard to get a legitimate answer to a genuine question? Sarcasm my butt....every one of the responses you got are true!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (tel @ Feb 22 2011, 02:12 PM) and whats with the bags on the shoes thing? whatcha talkin' about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (tel @ Feb 24 2011, 01:56 PM) QUOTE (tel @ Feb 22 2011, 02:12 PM) and whats with the bags on the shoes thing? this anyone? If you're refering to Neil, backstage at Rush in Rio DVD, I think it was because at one of the shows, there was alot of rain. Bags on the shoes, at least until he makes it to his kit, is likely to prevent moisture from gathering on the soles of his drum shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (Phantom @ Feb 25 2011, 07:18 AM) QUOTE (tel @ Feb 24 2011, 01:56 PM) QUOTE (tel @ Feb 22 2011, 02:12 PM) and whats with the bags on the shoes thing? this anyone? If you're refering to Neil, backstage at Rush in Rio DVD, I think it was because at one of the shows, there was alot of rain. Bags on the shoes, at least until he makes it to his kit, is likely to prevent moisture from gathering on the soles of his drum shoes. done and done,that figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I was told by an "insider" with the band that Geddy sometimes will get cold when he is off stage during the intermission and drum solo. So, he will have a blanket or overcoat with him just in case. He's a pretty lean guy, so that would make sense, especially after being under the hot stage lights for a couple hours. This was told to me by someone who regularly sits off stage on Geddy's side, and chats with him during those times. I dunno...take that for what it's worth, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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