Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 So I happened to see an article about the band Creed going out on tour and performing 2 of their albums in their entirety. I am not a Creed fan, although I don't hate them, and I know I liked one or two or their popular songs the first couple times I heard them. Of course, when they played those songs into the ground I began to hate them. But I digress. Here is an example of why we should NEVER complain about RUSH as far as concerts, setlists AND Geddy's voice goes. For one, a friend of mine was a HUGE Creed fan who lives in Washington (the state, not the DC ) and I remember him telling me how he was bummed when Creed canceled their concert because of the lead singers voice was gone. Now mind you, this was a long time ago, maybe like 2003 or around that time and the lead singer was alot younger than Geddy. Also, I don't know how many albums Creed had at that time, but sure as heck not as many as RUSH. But hey, that can happen to any lead singer. But I remember hearing over the years that they have had to repeatedly cancel shows due to his voice. So I read this article Creed announces new tour to play 2 albums in entirety and I think, wow, that is cool for them to do for their fans. TWO whole albums in their entirety. Taking a page out of RUSH's book, but upping it to 2 albums.....until I looked at the tour dates. DATES: April 13th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs My Own Prison April 14th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs Human Clay April 16th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs My Own Prison April 17th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs Human Clay April 19th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs My Own Prison April 20th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs Human Clay April 21st Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) Creed performs Human Clay April 24th Warner Theatre (Washington DC) Creed performs Human Clay April 27th Orpheum Theatre (Boston, MA) Creed performs Human Clay April 30th Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs My Own Prison May 1st Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs Human Clay May 9th Comerica Theatre (Phoenix, AZ) Creed performs Human Clay May 11th The Pearl (Las Vegas, NV) Creed performs Human Clay May 15th Wiltern Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) Creed performs Human Clay May 19th Paramount (Denver, CO) Creed performs Human Clay May 21st Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs My Own Prison May 22nd Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs Human Clay They will be playing 2 dates at each venue. On the first night they will play the one album, on the second night, they will play the second album. Now of course they will play other songs from other albums they have. (not sure how big their catalog is) But RUSH at probably twice the age of these guys are play about 3 albums worth of songs at any given concert, and alot of RUSH's songs are way longer than your normal 4 to 5 minute rock song. Can you imagine the people bitching if RUSH did this? I for one would be happy and go to both shows to see, say Hemispheres and AFTK, on successive nights. But I know alot of criticism would come out that RUSH is just "cash grabbing" by not just playing both in one night. Now here is this band with a waaaay smaller catalog and instead of just playing both albums (22 total songs) along with a couple others all in one night, they break it up into to separate concerts. Now THAT is cash grabbing! If I counted right, RUSH played 24 songs on the TMT and that is not counting Neil's amazing drum solo. And these 3 guys who are almost 60 yrs old, do it all in one night for 3 hours and then have a day off and do it all again. I don't know about you, and I know most of us realize this, but RUSH is simply the best band ever, in every way possible. From them as human beings, to music, lyrics, concerts, and fan appreciation, the whole 10 yards! We are so lucky to be fans of a band like ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 i 100% agree with everything you say....RUSH KICKS MAJOR BOTTOM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I agree with your point about people and their bitching all the time about ANYTHING related to a Rush show, but that's why a lot of people come to these boards. I frequent many other boards of my favorite bands, and you NEVER have any sort of harmony amongst the devoted - especially when it comes to live shows, touring, set lists, etc. I can take Creed in small doses. I'm pretty sure their first two albums (the ones that they're playing in the entirety) have sold more than Rush's entire catalog COMBINED. I'm NOT saying they're better....just stating fact. After the first two Creed albums, their popularity waned a bit. They only have four total albums, and the latest is some sort of "comeback" after they broke up. Anyway, yes, I'm thankful that Rush still tours, I still enjoy them, and hope they're around for many years to come.... Clem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-a RUSH fan! @ Feb 19 2012, 02:35 PM) So I happened to see an article about the band Creed going out on tour and performing 2 of their albums in their entirety. I am not a Creed fan, although I don't hate them, and I know I liked one or two or their popular songs the first couple times I heard them. Of course, when they played those songs into the ground I began to hate them. But I digress. Here is an example of why we should NEVER complain about RUSH as far as concerts, setlists AND Geddy's voice goes. For one, a friend of mine was a HUGE Creed fan who lives in Washington (the state, not the DC ) and I remember him telling me how he was bummed when Creed canceled their concert because of the lead singers voice was gone. Now mind you, this was a long time ago, maybe like 2003 or around that time and the lead singer was alot younger than Geddy. Also, I don't know how many albums Creed had at that time, but sure as heck not as many as RUSH. But hey, that can happen to any lead singer. But I remember hearing over the years that they have had to repeatedly cancel shows due to his voice. So I read this article Creed announces new tour to play 2 albums in entirety and I think, wow, that is cool for them to do for their fans. TWO whole albums in their entirety. Taking a page out of RUSH's book, but upping it to 2 albums.....until I looked at the tour dates. DATES: April 13th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs My Own Prison April 14th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs Human Clay April 16th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs My Own Prison April 17th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs Human Clay April 19th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs My Own Prison April 20th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs Human Clay April 21st Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) Creed performs Human Clay April 24th Warner Theatre (Washington DC) Creed performs Human Clay April 27th Orpheum Theatre (Boston, MA) Creed performs Human Clay April 30th Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs My Own Prison May 1st Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs Human Clay May 9th Comerica Theatre (Phoenix, AZ) Creed performs Human Clay May 11th The Pearl (Las Vegas, NV) Creed performs Human Clay May 15th Wiltern Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) Creed performs Human Clay May 19th Paramount (Denver, CO) Creed performs Human Clay May 21st Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs My Own Prison May 22nd Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs Human Clay They will be playing 2 dates at each venue. On the first night they will play the one album, on the second night, they will play the second album. Now of course they will play other songs from other albums they have. (not sure how big their catalog is) But RUSH at probably twice the age of these guys are play about 3 albums worth of songs at any given concert, and alot of RUSH's songs are way longer than your normal 4 to 5 minute rock song. Can you imagine the people bitching if RUSH did this? I for one would be happy and go to both shows to see, say Hemispheres and AFTK, on successive nights. But I know alot of criticism would come out that RUSH is just "cash grabbing" by not just playing both in one night. Now here is this band with a waaaay smaller catalog and instead of just playing both albums (22 total songs) along with a couple others all in one night, they break it up into to separate concerts. Now THAT is cash grabbing! If I counted right, RUSH played 24 songs on the TMT and that is not counting Neil's amazing drum solo. And these 3 guys who are almost 60 yrs old, do it all in one night for 3 hours and then have a day off and do it all again. I don't know about you, and I know most of us realize this, but RUSH is simply the best band ever, in every way possible. From them as human beings, to music, lyrics, concerts, and fan appreciation, the whole 10 yards! We are so lucky to be fans of a band like ! alex is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Feb 19 2012, 05:26 PM)QUOTE (Presto-a RUSH fan! @ Feb 19 2012, 02:35 PM) So I happened to see an article about the band Creed going out on tour and performing 2 of their albums in their entirety. I am not a Creed fan, although I don't hate them, and I know I liked one or two or their popular songs the first couple times I heard them. Of course, when they played those songs into the ground I began to hate them. But I digress. Here is an example of why we should NEVER complain about RUSH as far as concerts, setlists AND Geddy's voice goes. For one, a friend of mine was a HUGE Creed fan who lives in Washington (the state, not the DC ) and I remember him telling me how he was bummed when Creed canceled their concert because of the lead singers voice was gone. Now mind you, this was a long time ago, maybe like 2003 or around that time and the lead singer was alot younger than Geddy. Also, I don't know how many albums Creed had at that time, but sure as heck not as many as RUSH. But hey, that can happen to any lead singer. But I remember hearing over the years that they have had to repeatedly cancel shows due to his voice. So I read this article Creed announces new tour to play 2 albums in entirety and I think, wow, that is cool for them to do for their fans. TWO whole albums in their entirety. Taking a page out of RUSH's book, but upping it to 2 albums.....until I looked at the tour dates. DATES: April 13th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs My Own Prison April 14th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs Human Clay April 16th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs My Own Prison April 17th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs Human Clay April 19th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs My Own Prison April 20th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs Human Clay April 21st Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) Creed performs Human Clay April 24th Warner Theatre (Washington DC) Creed performs Human Clay April 27th Orpheum Theatre (Boston, MA) Creed performs Human Clay April 30th Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs My Own Prison May 1st Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs Human Clay May 9th Comerica Theatre (Phoenix, AZ) Creed performs Human Clay May 11th The Pearl (Las Vegas, NV) Creed performs Human Clay May 15th Wiltern Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) Creed performs Human Clay May 19th Paramount (Denver, CO) Creed performs Human Clay May 21st Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs My Own Prison May 22nd Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs Human Clay They will be playing 2 dates at each venue. On the first night they will play the one album, on the second night, they will play the second album. Now of course they will play other songs from other albums they have. (not sure how big their catalog is) But RUSH at probably twice the age of these guys are play about 3 albums worth of songs at any given concert, and alot of RUSH's songs are way longer than your normal 4 to 5 minute rock song. Can you imagine the people bitching if RUSH did this? I for one would be happy and go to both shows to see, say Hemispheres and AFTK, on successive nights. But I know alot of criticism would come out that RUSH is just "cash grabbing" by not just playing both in one night. Now here is this band with a waaaay smaller catalog and instead of just playing both albums (22 total songs) along with a couple others all in one night, they break it up into to separate concerts. Now THAT is cash grabbing! If I counted right, RUSH played 24 songs on the TMT and that is not counting Neil's amazing drum solo. And these 3 guys who are almost 60 yrs old, do it all in one night for 3 hours and then have a day off and do it all again. I don't know about you, and I know most of us realize this, but RUSH is simply the best band ever, in every way possible. From them as human beings, to music, lyrics, concerts, and fan appreciation, the whole 10 yards! We are so lucky to be fans of a band like ! alex is that you? NO!! This is Neil! Alex doesn't care about trivial things like this, while I follow these boards and care 100% about what the fans think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reani14 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Funny story about creed, when the song arms wide open came out, someone i know just had a newborn and he was all bragging and saying that that song was about him and his boy, all happy. well, within a year or 2 come to find out, there was something wrong with the kid and when he had blood work done he found out the kid wasnt even his, the DNA didnt match. wow,,, so my friend told me ""arms wide open"" was on the radio one day and he all changed the station... dag......... so everytime i hear about creed i think of that guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 QUOTE (clem @ Feb 19 2012, 05:25 PM)I agree with your point about people and their bitching all the time about ANYTHING related to a Rush show, but that's why a lot of people come to these boards. I frequent many other boards of my favorite bands, and you NEVER have any sort of harmony amongst the devoted - especially when it comes to live shows, touring, set lists, etc. I can take Creed in small doses. I'm pretty sure their first two albums (the ones that they're playing in the entirety) have sold more than Rush's entire catalog COMBINED. I'm NOT saying they're better....just stating fact. After the first two Creed albums, their popularity waned a bit. They only have four total albums, and the latest is some sort of "comeback" after they broke up. Anyway, yes, I'm thankful that Rush still tours, I still enjoy them, and hope they're around for many years to come.... Clem I totally understand what your saying...but... While I am sure, especially in the US, that Creed has sold alot of albums, probably more than RUSH, I think that longevity and the fact that the same 3 men have been together putting out music from 1974 until 2012 and are still relevant is a pretty strong statement. I know you said that record sales doesn't mean that Creed is better than RUSH, (if that were the case, I'm sure we could argue that Britney Spears is better than RUSH) but then why bring record sales into it at all? But since you did: This is taken from Wikipedia: As a group, Rush possesses 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records. Rush's sales statistics place them third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band. Rush also ranks 79th in U.S. album sales with 25 million units. Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units. Being third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band is pretty rarified air. When Creed gets to their 19 studio album release, about to be 20, then maybe you can tout their record sales as meaning something more than it really does. I get what your saying. But I'm just saying. Bottom line is, we are both RUSH fans and know they are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 This is a great post and you're absolutely right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeeFender Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-a RUSH fan! @ Feb 19 2012, 02:35 PM) So I happened to see an article about the band Creed going out on tour and performing 2 of their albums in their entirety. I am not a Creed fan, although I don't hate them, and I know I liked one or two or their popular songs the first couple times I heard them. Of course, when they played those songs into the ground I began to hate them. But I digress. Here is an example of why we should NEVER complain about RUSH as far as concerts, setlists AND Geddy's voice goes. For one, a friend of mine was a HUGE Creed fan who lives in Washington (the state, not the DC ) and I remember him telling me how he was bummed when Creed canceled their concert because of the lead singers voice was gone. Now mind you, this was a long time ago, maybe like 2003 or around that time and the lead singer was alot younger than Geddy. Also, I don't know how many albums Creed had at that time, but sure as heck not as many as RUSH. But hey, that can happen to any lead singer. But I remember hearing over the years that they have had to repeatedly cancel shows due to his voice. So I read this article Creed announces new tour to play 2 albums in entirety and I think, wow, that is cool for them to do for their fans. TWO whole albums in their entirety. Taking a page out of RUSH's book, but upping it to 2 albums.....until I looked at the tour dates. DATES: April 13th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs My Own Prison April 14th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs Human Clay April 16th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs My Own Prison April 17th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs Human Clay April 19th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs My Own Prison April 20th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs Human Clay April 21st Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) Creed performs Human Clay April 24th Warner Theatre (Washington DC) Creed performs Human Clay April 27th Orpheum Theatre (Boston, MA) Creed performs Human Clay April 30th Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs My Own Prison May 1st Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs Human Clay May 9th Comerica Theatre (Phoenix, AZ) Creed performs Human Clay May 11th The Pearl (Las Vegas, NV) Creed performs Human Clay May 15th Wiltern Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) Creed performs Human Clay May 19th Paramount (Denver, CO) Creed performs Human Clay May 21st Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs My Own Prison May 22nd Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs Human Clay They will be playing 2 dates at each venue. On the first night they will play the one album, on the second night, they will play the second album. Now of course they will play other songs from other albums they have. (not sure how big their catalog is) But RUSH at probably twice the age of these guys are play about 3 albums worth of songs at any given concert, and alot of RUSH's songs are way longer than your normal 4 to 5 minute rock song. Can you imagine the people bitching if RUSH did this? I for one would be happy and go to both shows to see, say Hemispheres and AFTK, on successive nights. But I know alot of criticism would come out that RUSH is just "cash grabbing" by not just playing both in one night. Now here is this band with a waaaay smaller catalog and instead of just playing both albums (22 total songs) along with a couple others all in one night, they break it up into to separate concerts. Now THAT is cash grabbing! If I counted right, RUSH played 24 songs on the TMT and that is not counting Neil's amazing drum solo. And these 3 guys who are almost 60 yrs old, do it all in one night for 3 hours and then have a day off and do it all again. I don't know about you, and I know most of us realize this, but RUSH is simply the best band ever, in every way possible. From them as human beings, to music, lyrics, concerts, and fan appreciation, the whole 10 yards! We are so lucky to be fans of a band like ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echoes Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Damn straight! People don't realize how much dedication Rush has to it's live show and how spoiled we really are. Classic rock bands nowadays and even younger modern bands play short sets, with 2-3 opening bands on the bill. 13-16 songs. Can you imagine if Rush played a set that short? No seriously. Imagine it. DO IT. Edited February 20, 2012 by Echoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 QUOTE (Echoes @ Feb 20 2012, 02:44 AM)Damn straight! People don't realize how much dedication Rush has to it's live show and how spoiled we really are. Classic rock bands nowadays and even younger modern bands play short sets, with 2-3 opening bands on the bill. 13-16 songs. Can you imagine if Rush played a set that short? No seriously. Imagine it. DO IT. I did it!!!!! And I didn't like it one bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 QUOTE (USB Connector @ Feb 19 2012, 03:54 PM) This is a great post and you're absolutely right. ^ THIS^ http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/laserspray/internet%20stuff/smilies/smiley2285.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 We all know how great RUSH is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt starman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 QUOTE (Echoes @ Feb 20 2012, 01:44 AM) Damn straight! People don't realize how much dedication Rush has to it's live show and how spoiled we really are. Classic rock bands nowadays and even younger modern bands play short sets, with 2-3 opening bands on the bill. 13-16 songs. Can you imagine if Rush played a set that short? No seriously. Imagine it. DO IT. Great post, could not have said it better. I don't know to many people that can say their favorite band is still touring and producing new material. They have been my number 1 band since the early 80's. I consider myself lucky that they are still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have to disagree. I don't think Rush has the shredding abilities as Creed... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHUF00Q6CYs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 QUOTE (BigBob @ Feb 21 2012, 02:18 PM) I have to disagree. I don't think Rush has the shredding abilities as Creed... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHUF00Q6CYs Obviously this is a joke...and a good one...at least I hope. I mean, if people like that, good for them. But for the love of RUSH, I just wasted 2 mins of my life and I now feel like my head is going to explode and I'm going to be sick. WOW...I'm sure they sound better but....WOW...that might be the worst thing I have ever heard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-a RUSH fan! @ Feb 21 2012, 01:43 PM) QUOTE (BigBob @ Feb 21 2012, 02:18 PM) I have to disagree. I don't think Rush has the shredding abilities as Creed... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHUF00Q6CYs Obviously this is a joke...and a good one...at least I hope. I mean, if people like that, good for them. But for the love of RUSH, I just wasted 2 mins of my life and I now feel like my head is going to explode and I'm going to be sick. WOW...I'm sure they sound better but....WOW...that might be the worst thing I have ever heard! Yeah it was joke A friend at work showed me those videos of Creed Shredding. It's some of the funniest videos I've ever seen. Creed really doesn't sound like that...they sound much worse!!! J/K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 QUOTE (Echoes @ Feb 20 2012, 01:44 AM) Damn straight! People don't realize how much dedication Rush has to it's live show and how spoiled we really are. Classic rock bands nowadays and even younger modern bands play short sets, with 2-3 opening bands on the bill. 13-16 songs. Can you imagine if Rush played a set that short? No seriously. Imagine it. DO IT. I hear 'ya. I think I would be somewhat heartbroken if Rush only played 1 90 minute set. I've definately gotten used to the no opener/2 set shows. Most of the bands I see nowdays follow the same format (the various incarnations of the Grateful Dead, Govt Mule, Black Crowes, Allman Brothers). I was in Denver this past weekend for two of the Phil Lesh and Friends shows (with Warren Haynes). They only played about 16 songs each night but the songs 'tend' to be longer: they started at 8:05 and finished about 12:20. With intermission, it was about 3 hrs and 40 minutes of music. Not bad for someone turning 72 next month. About 7 or 8 years ago, I had to go see Hootie and the Blowfish for my anniversary. Thanks goodness it was only a 90 minute set and I got to get out of there before I tried to poke something into my ear canals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 QUOTE (apetersvt @ Feb 21 2012, 03:23 PM)QUOTE (Echoes @ Feb 20 2012, 01:44 AM) Damn straight! People don't realize how much dedication Rush has to it's live show and how spoiled we really are. Classic rock bands nowadays and even younger modern bands play short sets, with 2-3 opening bands on the bill. 13-16 songs. Can you imagine if Rush played a set that short? No seriously. Imagine it. DO IT. I hear 'ya. I think I would be somewhat heartbroken if Rush only played 1 90 minute set. I've definately gotten used to the no opener/2 set shows. Most of the bands I see nowdays follow the same format (the various incarnations of the Grateful Dead, Govt Mule, Black Crowes, Allman Brothers). I was in Denver this past weekend for two of the Phil Lesh and Friends shows (with Warren Haynes). They only played about 16 songs each night but the songs 'tend' to be longer: they started at 8:05 and finished about 12:20. With intermission, it was about 3 hrs and 40 minutes of music. Not bad for someone turning 72 next month. About 7 or 8 years ago, I had to go see Hootie and the Blowfish for my anniversary. Thanks goodness it was only a 90 minute set and I got to get out of there before I tried to poke something into my ear canals. Hey...easy, don't be dissing Hootie and his blowfish! I got so sick of the really popular song they had!!! Thank God for the fact that listening to the radio isn't necessary anymore. I remember back in the day a cassette got jammed in my player and it was all radio for 2 months!! I love that you said "had" to go! Yeah, I mean if RUSH decided they could only do a 90 min set, I would still go and I'd be bummed, but my thought is as long as they still tour, I don't care if they play for 60 mins! Then again, the prices better be ALOT lower if they ever did that. But thankfully, I don't think RUSH is ever going back to the days of opening bands and short sets! Again...just another reason RUSH is the greatest band in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I wouldn't complain a bit if they scaled it back to 2 hours, especially if they cut out the same tired songs they've been trotting out for the past 30 years to do it. I could die happy never sitting through Tom Sawyer again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Feb 21 2012, 07:53 PM) I wouldn't complain a bit if they scaled it back to 2 hours, especially if they cut out the same tired songs they've been trotting out for the past 30 years to do it. I could die happy never sitting through Tom Sawyer again. Wow...as much as I don't seek out Tom Sawyer to listen to like I used to, I can't imagine a RUSH concert without it. It's their most popular song and even the most casual of fans love it. So when they play it, the place just explodes. While I get what your saying, I still want it played at every concert. There are just some songs that HAVE to be played, and that is one. IMO of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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