Freeze Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I`m pretty sure Neil writes in one of his books that Alex always visits the coffee shops whenever they are in Holland... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Jul 3 2011, 11:10 PM) Deep from a file marked "Duh" That interview from 1980 or so, an extra on the R30 DVD, is definitely an indication. If Alex isn't baked in that, I don't know a paper from a water pipe. You can tell that he is making a real effort to disappear into his chair; not talking or even looking at the camera... until he gets a mask on. We've all been there, feeling like you have a neon sign over your head announcing your condition to the world.... well, those of us who have Do they still? Maybe. But certainly never when there is business to take care of. Without question!!!!! I was thinking of this interview from the second I read the name of the thread. They're all baked!!! Here, look: Then there is a an old picture taken from around the first record of the three guys in a bathroom stall, Neil is standing with his arm over the stall door and I'm convinced he was holding a joint in that pic. And there is another of them on a tour bus getting ready for a show from about the AFTK era and thy are all baked in that pic as well. (I have these pics but they are in storage so I can't get to them right now). Also I had (sold it last year) an old Guitar player Magazine interview (with Paul Stanley on the cover) from about '76. went to be interviewed by some high school kids and werer asked if they smoke weed and they answered yes. So if they still do, who knows. If they did, hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (ioc @ Jul 4 2011, 02:52 PM) I don't smoke pot...it's just not my speed. Coke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Edited July 4, 2011 by trenken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollthebones1963 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 of course they did drugs! some of those lyrics from the 1970s had to be born from dropping acid,smoking pot,and drinking too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioc Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Jul 4 2011, 06:25 AM)QUOTE (ioc @ Jul 4 2011, 02:52 PM) I don't smoke pot...it's just not my speed. Coke? heehee. See what I did there? [okay, reality...none of the above] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutToTheBass Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) They all smoked ganja and Neil definitely dropped acid. As far as I'm concerned TFOL may well describe a psychedelic trip. Don't believe everything they tell you kid, weed and psychedelics are the least of your worries ( ) in the world of psychoactive substances. Edited July 4, 2011 by CutToTheBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Like any other 70s Rock stars (or any era for that matter) you can pretty much garuntee they were whacked out of their tits most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Zin Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (Nate2112 @ Jul 3 2011, 06:36 PM) I hope not But did they at any time in their career? In Ghost Rider Neil says something along the lines of "disappearing into a little bag of white powder." In Roadshow Neil mentions Alex visiting the Amsterdam coffee shops. In Traveling Music Neil gives an account of his LSD experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IChoseFreeWill Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I can imagine all those things in the lyrics and then some. The closest I have ever come to doing illegal drugs was when some guy in front of me at a concert started smoking a joint- he got arrested shortly afterwards. Anyhow I do not think they did do much- or hard ones. Why? They would be in way worse shape. Look at what health nuts they are- exercising, eating healthy, quitting smoking tobacco, and so on. I do not know what is legal in Canada vs. the US of A- we are VERY strict here, and medical cannabis is only allowed in a few states. But other than the Naples incident, apparently they have not been arrested. Nor do they seem to have suffered financially or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnotes Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (apetersvt @ Jul 3 2011, 09:06 PM) +2 in regards to COS being pure epicness. Of course they did drugs. Plenty of caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, and if you consider it a drug, marijuana (less harfmul than the three previous ones mentioned). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Personally, I'm a coke addict.......pepsi doesn't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I know that in Ghost Rider, Neil mentions a few miserable nights getting lost in a bag of 'white powder', so I'm sure it's not just limited to a little green (which really isn't even a real drug, imo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (Freeze @ Jul 4 2011, 05:09 AM) I`m pretty sure Neil writes in one of his books that Alex always visits the coffee shops whenever they are in Holland... He did...in Roadshow, BUT...it's Geddy, not Alex. I have my doubts that they have ever done anything worse than smoke a little pot here and there. I have an interview with Geddy in a magazine somewhere where he basically says that. I've never been into smoking pot, but I know a lot of people who do...and they are still productive members of society, good people, good parents, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 QUOTE (Rushchick10 @ Jul 4 2011, 01:44 PM) QUOTE (Freeze @ Jul 4 2011, 05:09 AM) I`m pretty sure Neil writes in one of his books that Alex always visits the coffee shops whenever they are in Holland... He did...in Roadshow, BUT...it's Geddy, not Alex. I have my doubts that they have ever done anything worse than smoke a little pot here and there. I have an interview with Geddy in a magazine somewhere where he basically says that. I've never been into smoking pot, but I know a lot of people who do...and they are still productive members of society, good people, good parents, etc. Theyve mentioned acid before. There's no way I can find the interview after all these years, but Im 100% certain they talked about it and did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW84 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 to answer the question, all you have to do is look at Geddy's face on the back cover of 2112. I think the picture says it all. Clem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stormtron Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/stormtron/rushsa.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ILSnwdog Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50315_16603690970_8632_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes&kettner Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 QUOTE (Dobner has assumed control @ Jul 3 2011, 07:27 PM) Yes the fellas definitely dabbled in drug use. But you know what? A toke or two of Mary Jane never hurt anyone dude- have you ever seen "reefer madness"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 ...and Geddy always mentions 'Rotterdam' as one of their favourite places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobner has assumed control Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 QUOTE (kbomb106 @ Jul 4 2011, 12:45 AM) I'd say it's a fair bet that Alex smoked as recently as 2002. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUh5GYYy2Kw That was hilarious, I'm going to have to agree with you on this one. Alex is the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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