rushgoober Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 6 2012, 06:45 PM) The Beatles are IT in my book. Rush, on most days, occupies second place. I consider The Beatles to be the most important and most influential band in history, but they're not my personal favorite if for no other reason than there are several bands I listen to a lot more often. Still, they're easily in my top 10 and their value cannot be understated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 6 2012, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 6 2012, 06:45 PM) The Beatles are IT in my book. Rush, on most days, occupies second place. I consider The Beatles to be the most important and most influential band in history, but they're not my personal favorite if for no other reason than there are several bands I listen to a lot more often. Still, they're easily in my top 10 and their value cannot be understated. Music is so closely tied to experience and emotion. The Beatles broke up when I was 4. Rush, on the other hand, was literally the soundtrack to my high school and college years. Moving Pictures came out when I was 14. Perfect. So Rush means much more to me because of the associations in my memory. It is pretty amazing though, that I have never owned a Beatles album, but I probably know 30 of their songs by heart. A testament to their greatness, for sure. But it's not associated in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Yes, Rush edges out Genesis by a wee bit. I adore Genesis: 2007 was a banner year for us G-fans, though it was bittersweet as we knew this would likely be the last tour for them. We went down to LA and took our daughter, who was raised on Prog rock, we saw the last 2 shows. They were amazing! But Rush, whom I have always been a fan of (well, since 1979) and who I had lost touch with for years, came back into my life at a time of grief and loss. They pulled me back out of that deep, dark hole. And I will be forever grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 6 2012, 02:06 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Apr 5 2012, 09:14 PM) But with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour's voice just gives me the chills. There is only one Rush song that has done that, Red Sector A. David Gilmour's voice gives you chills on Red Sector A? Seriously though, the Floyd were something special - they were masters of creating atmosphere. Yeah, that's what I was looking for. Atmosphere. Every sound has a purpose. None are there for no reason or just because they sound good. They all contribute to the target mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (English Muffin @ Apr 5 2012, 10:41 AM) I wouldnt have joined a forum for this band otherwise ^This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (Checkster2112 @ Apr 6 2012, 07:45 PM) Hard to say. Limiting myself just rock (jazz is on another level for me), its probably Radiohead, then Rush, then Zepplin. i've been listening to more jazz lately. you want to talk about amazing drummers...wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Apr 7 2012, 08:28 AM) QUOTE (Checkster2112 @ Apr 6 2012, 07:45 PM) Hard to say. Limiting myself just rock (jazz is on another level for me), its probably Radiohead, then Rush, then Zepplin. i've been listening to more jazz lately. you want to talk about amazing drummers...wow Elvin Jones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 No. But they're right up there with about a dozen or so others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertk Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Tool, Muse, Dave Matthews Band, Yes, Genesis, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, John Mayer (don't judge me), Queen, U2, 311, Dream Theater, Barenaked Ladies..... Rush is still on top in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertk Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (Babycat @ Apr 7 2012, 12:15 AM) QUOTE (English Muffin @ Apr 5 2012, 10:41 AM) I wouldnt have joined a forum for this band otherwise ^This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Abso-frakkin'-lutely. Albeit I'll admit they're not the best band in the world, they're still my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (losingit2k @ Apr 6 2012, 07:52 PM) Well it used to be REO Speedwagon until I discovered RUSH! Then you heard S&A and they still were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 7 2012, 05:00 PM) QUOTE (losingit2k @ Apr 6 2012, 07:52 PM) Well it used to be REO Speedwagon until I discovered RUSH! Then you heard S&A and they still were METALDAD's favorite band are a thrash metal band called Lords of Laceration, their latest album is Snakes and Arrows Killer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeplien Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have two all time favorite bands. Rush and Led Zep. Call it 1A and 1B (no particular order). Yes would be a very close third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 7 2012, 05:00 PM) QUOTE (losingit2k @ Apr 6 2012, 07:52 PM) Well it used to be REO Speedwagon until I discovered RUSH! Then you heard S&A and they still were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokkov Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Zeppelin anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmai Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I could vote Maybe or Sometimes In my opinion, some Queen albums of '70s are as good as best Rush albums of the same age... but Queen convinced more people to taste them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Honestly? No, they're not my all-time fave. AC/DC and Cheap Trick are. Yes, both are tied for number one! put a gun to my head and I couldn't choose between the 2. so, since AC/DC and CT are both #1, RUSH is my #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Suppose I should explain my choices AC/DC- always loved them, but when I was 12 my brother gave me "Dirty Deeds..." on tape. By the end of that first day, I knew all the words to all the songs. By the end of that first week of owning the album, an entire wall in my bedroom was covered in AC/DC pictures. No band has ever, EVER EVER EVER, made me feel so complete. After the very 1st listen of Dirty Deeds, I threw away my entire CD case. I didn't need any other music. That album literally changed my life, gave me an identity and taught me more about myself than I ever knew. I love every single song they have recorded. I bleed lightning bolts. "Diehard fan" is certainly an understatement. CHEAP TRICK- the first band I EVER loved! Back in 1st grade I went around school, singing their songs I LOVE CHEAP TRICK. words cannot describe. I own all their albums <3 seen them the most live, met them too. Such genuine guys, great musicians and wonderful showmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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