cygnus_thegodofbalance Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Makes me wonder what I'm doing with my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokkov Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Steve Winwood was 15 when he had his first number one hit over the Beatles. While Rush are amazing, they're not the only musically talented people out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Yeah, I just watched a biography on The Kinks and Dave Davies was 16 when they signed to a major label and wrote "You Really Got Me' back in early '64. Amazing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Greg Lake was 15 when he joined King Crimson. But, yeah, doing 2112 at such a young age is pretty impressive, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Jimmy Page was already known for his guitar playing at age 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Eddie Van Halen recorded Eruption in his early 20s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Derek Trucks toured with The Allman Brothers Band when he was 12. Joe Bonamassa was opening for BB King when was 12 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Bieber charted at age 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigguyconnor Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (laughedatbytime @ Oct 15 2011, 06:38 PM) Bieber charted at age 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (Yokkov @ Oct 15 2011, 04:08 PM) Steve Winwood was 15 when he had his first number one hit over the Beatles. While Rush are amazing, they're not the only musically talented people out there. Ohh no, the ONLY ones!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacklifeson Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yeah and I discovered no nonsense dreams at age 12! I think its amazing work for being that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Didn't Mozart write compositions at age 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Oct 16 2011, 12:19 AM) Didn't Mozart write compositions at age 4? Hey Pedro! I think you might be right. Beethoven must have been a young lad too. Signed, David Bowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sco703 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Genius usually shows in your 20's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Utility Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (RodrigoAltaf @ Oct 15 2011, 04:09 PM) Eddie Van Halen recorded Eruption in his early 20s. 20 years old and still wanking that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 What's amazing about Rush is not only what they wrote when they were 22, but what they're writing in their late 50's. Few people can come up with great music, and fewer still can keep it going as long as they have (this is assuming you still think they're doing good work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is it really that impressive in the world of rock music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I think so. When you consider how many artists don't even LIVE that long, let alone keep a band intact for forty years making darn good music, I'd say yes. Or am I missing a huge chunk of bands somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Rush does have an amazing consistency over the years. Argue however you want about old Rush versus new Rush, but they at least get a reaction after all this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 no one can touch Rush in terms of longevity and consistency. Yes, there have been more classic albums written than 2112, but no one can say they wrote 2112 and a classic like Counterparts 22 years later. I hope to be saying the same about Clockwork Angels 18 years after Counterparts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevorkazito Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 That is incredible that they were so motivated. I am sure that the work ethic that they inherited by virtue of being children of immigrants (Alex and Geddy anyhow) and the business savvy of Ray Daniels (and Vic Wilson then) helped a lot. Still, had 2112 not taken off, Alex said that he was ready to be a fence contractor with his brother-in-law. I just jammed to 2112 the other day and it has inspired me to focus on a concept 'suite' of songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 QUOTE (laughedatbytime @ Oct 15 2011, 06:38 PM) Bieber charted at age 15. C-c-c-combo breaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Damn. I'm 23. I'd like to think I'm pretty successful in some aspects of my life but oh man, these musicians are making me feel bad about myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus_thegodofbalance Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 That said, 2112 IS their weakest epic In my opinion, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krlowe Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Oct 16 2011, 02:24 AM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Oct 16 2011, 12:19 AM) Didn't Mozart write compositions at age 4? Hey Pedro! I think you might be right. Beethoven must have been a young lad too. Signed, David Bowie Yes sir. He wrote Andante in C major. Leopold(his father) started to realize at a early age(3) that he was naturally gifted because little Wolfgang would be sleeping while his father Leopold and friends from work(a violinist) would be fiddling around on the piano and would wake up and scream down the stairs "resolve it!!!!!" when they wouldn't resolve a dominant 7th chord(or something of that nature). Quite the story if your interested(read the book by Davenport, soooo good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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