Wingmaster Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 If any of them ever leaves that's the end of Rush. I don't think the other 2 guys would want to continue it to be honest. I can't imagine for the life of me. I mean 40+ years together and they're going to break in a real newbie? Right. They'll look back, call it a great career, and turn entirely to something that's been near and dear to them for years, family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 I think I've been misunderstood. This would not be RUSH. It just would be an entirely new band all together with another drummer say (Mike Portnoy) or someone else capable of playing Rush songs and maybe even a keyboardist. Ok beat me senseless: :bang bang: :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyforlife Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 If any of them ever leaves that's the end of Rush. I don't think the other 2 guys would want to continue it to be honest. I can't imagine for the life of me. I mean 40+ years together and they're going to break in a real newbie? Right. They'll look back, call it a great career, and turn entirely to something that's been near and dear to them for years, family. ++1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingmaster Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think I've been misunderstood. This would not be RUSH. It just would be an entirely new band all together with another drummer say (Mike Portnoy) or someone else capable of playing Rush songs and maybe even a keyboardist. Ok beat me senseless: :bang bang: :poke: Still don't see it. I can see a Rush tribute band ala Brit Floyd or the like, but honestly, it's a lot easier duplicating Waters' and Gilmore's voices than it is Geddy's, eh. If they cand find a singer, sure, I can see Portnoy doing it, he's probably the closest thing to a real dyed in the wool Neil Peart as they make 'em. They might need to have a four-man band tho, I mean what are the odds of finding a guitar or bass player that is capable of playing all their stuff flawlessly that can sing like Geddy. I wouldn't even mind seeing a strong-vocaled female instead, ... altho I'm not sure I'd ever go see one of their shows since for me a huge part of it is actually seeing the original trio. No doubt I speak for most true Rush fans. But for a tribute band, ... For Floyd so much of their show revolves around the actual props and light show and stuff. I'd love to see Brit Floyd, alas, they were just in Baltimore, but I couldn't make it. BTW, I'd still like to see Rush take a crack at doing Stairway to Heaven live. Man I think that would be sweet! I'm hoping that they might do something like that for their next tour as they likely pare things back a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think I've been misunderstood. This would not be RUSH. It just would be an entirely new band all together with another drummer say (Mike Portnoy) or someone else capable of playing Rush songs and maybe even a keyboardist. Ok beat me senseless: :bang bang: :poke: Still don't see it. I can see a Rush tribute band ala Brit Floyd or the like, but honestly, it's a lot easier duplicating Waters' and Gilmore's voices than it is Geddy's, eh. If they cand find a singer, sure, I can see Portnoy doing it, he's probably the closest thing to a real dyed in the wool Neil Peart as they make 'em. They might need to have a four-man band tho, I mean what are the odds of finding a guitar or bass player that is capable of playing all their stuff flawlessly that can sing like Geddy. I wouldn't even mind seeing a strong-vocaled female instead, ... altho I'm not sure I'd ever go see one of their shows since for me a huge part of it is actually seeing the original trio. No doubt I speak for most true Rush fans. But for a tribute band, ... For Floyd so much of their show revolves around the actual props and light show and stuff. I'd love to see Brit Floyd, alas, they were just in Baltimore, but I couldn't make it. BTW, I'd still like to see Rush take a crack at doing Stairway to Heaven live. Man I think that would be sweet! I'm hoping that they might do something like that for their next tour as they likely pare things back a bit. They could try it at the RRHOF jam with Heart. Ann wilson can play the flute part! :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_heijnen Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 If i were over 60, and my 40 years old beloved band would stop existing, I'd probably rather be home for dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Um....no....and again....NO! RUSH is a band....RUSH is comprised of Alex, Geddy & Neil. I could see Geddy or Alex potentially touring with their OWN bands...and the slight possibilty that if Geddy plays the "Orbit Room"...Alex stepping up and jamming with them (or Geddy wandering into the Orbit Room and sittingin on a tune) But to tour with each other WITHOUT Neil? seriously doubt it! Why Not? These two were friends way before Neil ever came into the picture. Why does everyone think they won't tour together. Remember they wouldn't be touring as RUSH! More like the Plant - Page tour in the 90's. :haz: Edited April 10, 2013 by losingit2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 If i were over 60, and my 40 years old beloved band would stop existing, I'd probably rather be home for dinner. See this is the best argument yet! But they are musicians and they love to play! But retirement is well welcomed at there age! :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I say no as well... the only thing i could ever see, and its highly improbable, but I leave open the idea of Alex forming some kind of jam band just to have fun, like with the Dexters at the orbit room.... But I don't see it as a formal on the road touring band.... Of the three of them, I see Alex staying active in some capacity longer than Neil and Geddy who both seem like physical limitations will get the best of them before Alex.... Watching Alex and Geddy on stage playing rush material without Neil seems criminal....i mean are they really going to break into 2112 with someone else on drums? Just don't see it happening....Even if Neil gave his blessing, I just can't picture it... Would it be possible that Geddy and Alex one day play some 60's classics at some charity event one day, maybe, but not rush material....Well, Alex has performed Rush tunes at the Orbit Room without Geddy and Neil...Tom Sawyer, In The Mood, Limelight, and maybe a couple of others...it's all on youtube. And I seem to remember Geddy making an appearance there on a separate occassion which led to the both of them playing a couple of Rush tunes (and no Neil in sight) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) I've never heard Limelight sung....... Ummm so ummm spirited? Alex must have been thinking " God I miss Geddy!" Edited April 10, 2013 by losingit2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yeah, that version of Limelight and the other Rush tunes with Lifeson and that bar band are pretty forgettable. When Geddy was promoting MFH he said in an interview that a small tour in smaller-sized venues wasn't out of the realm of possibility. But, of course, we all know now that it never ended up happening 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yeah, that version of Limelight and the other Rush tunes with Lifeson and that bar band are pretty forgettable. When Geddy was promoting MFH he said in an interview that a small tour in smaller-sized venues wasn't out of the realm of possibility. But, of course, we all know now that it never ended up happening But was that cause Neil finally came back and we were given Vapor Trails! :rush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_heijnen Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 See this is the best argument yet! But they are musicians and they love to play! But retirement is well welcomed at there age! :codger:Thx! Maybe it's because i'm a musician too and getting older as well. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFlyer2112 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just very sad,man,I can never see it happitin much.Just breaks my heart. Poor,Poor Geddy and Alex!!!! And I never seen them live,yet!!!!!!!;( ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShlappinDahBass Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just very sad,man,I can never see it happitin much.Just breaks my heart. Poor,Poor Geddy and Alex!!!! And I never seen them live,yet!!!!!!!;( ;( You need to. I just saw my first show last September. Incredible experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFlyer2112 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Awww,thanks you ShslappinDahBass!!!! But I miss them the last time they were here But Rush is the greatist Band on earth!!!!!! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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