clem Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 From Rush is a band: http://www.rushisaband.com Geddy Lee also finally addresses claims byThe Runawaysthat Rush were jerks to them when they opened for Rush back in 1977, as was dramatized in the movie biopic The Runaways. Jett said the following in a 2010 interview with JAM! Music: ... Joan Jett says members of Rush were anything but polite Canucks when the Runaways opened for them in the 1970s. In the new film biopic about the band titled The Runaways, Jett (played by Kristen Stewart) is derided by an unidentified rock group they're opening for. She later retaliates by breaking into their dressing room and urinating on one of their guitars. Jett doesn't hesitate to identify the real-life inspiration for the scene. "Rush! They sat on the side of the stage and laughed at us," Jett says. "That sort of stuff pisses me off." ... Here's what Geddy had to say about it: "The Runaways had a ginormous chip on their shoulders. I remember that show. We had trouble with our gear so our soundcheck got delayed and The Runaways never got one. But we were always good to whoever was opening for us. We had no bias against them because they were girls - none of that bullshit. I know they said that we were laughing at them when they played, but quite frankly they were too shitty to listen to. And 40 years later they have a story to tell about it. Who knew?" BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! So I decide to read a bit about The Runaways on Allmusic.com, and I look at their last album released in 1987 titled "Young and Fast". Looking at the song credits, it states there's a song on the album titled "King of the Neighborhood" that is written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson! http://www.allmusic....st-mw0000192752 Did anyone else know about this?Sorry if I'm late to the party. Clem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I don't think that song was really written by Lee/Lifeson - it's just some weird error (intentional or not) on the allmusic website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 I don't think that song was really written by Lee/Lifeson - it's just some weird error (intentional or not) on the allmusic website. I just listened to it on Rhapsody. It brings new meaning to the word "Bad". I agree with you. That's pretty weird, though...... Clem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 It's pretty weird that I can't find the true composer to that song. Even The Runaway's official website doesn't even acknowledge the album exists. Less than unimportant album apparently. It sounds like they have a Casio drum machine playing with them on that song. And is that autotuning? Wretched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Here's one review. It was safe to assume that this record would suck, but nothing could have prepared me for how utterly and hilariously bad it really is. In spite of 23 musicians and 5 different vocalists being credited, Young And Fast features none of the original RUNAWAYS, and was clearly an attempt, by the ever unscrupulous Kim Fowley, to cash in on the name and further defile the RUNAWAYS' legacy. The words to explain just how terrible this record is simply don't exist. To say that the lyrics sink sub-moronism to new lows and that the music and melodies are childish, superficial, and painfully bland is only scratching the surface. The songs range from hamfisted SUZI QUATRO-ish Glam Rock (sorry Suzi), to synthesized 60s girl group pap, to pseudo-urban electro pop and f**k knows what else. There is no question that this is THE worst record I've posted and possibly the worst record I've ever heard, and I strongly advise that you do not download it unless you've got an insatiably morbid curiosity or are in search of a good laugh. http://horriblenoise.blogspot.com/2010/07/runaways-young-and-fast-lp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Here's one review. It was safe to assume that this record would suck, but nothing could have prepared me for how utterly and hilariously bad it really is. In spite of 23 musicians and 5 different vocalists being credited, Young And Fast features none of the original RUNAWAYS, and was clearly an attempt, by the ever unscrupulous Kim Fowley, to cash in on the name and further defile the RUNAWAYS' legacy. The words to explain just how terrible this record is simply don't exist. To say that the lyrics sink sub-moronism to new lows and that the music and melodies are childish, superficial, and painfully bland is only scratching the surface. The songs range from hamfisted SUZI QUATRO-ish Glam Rock (sorry Suzi), to synthesized 60s girl group pap, to pseudo-urban electro pop and f**k knows what else. There is no question that this is THE worst record I've posted and possibly the worst record I've ever heard, and I strongly advise that you do not download it unless you've got an insatiably morbid curiosity or are in search of a good laugh. http://horriblenoise.blogspot.com/2010/07/runaways-young-and-fast-lp.html "...Or in need of a good laugh" There you have it. If you need a good laugh, listen to the runaways.. No wonder Rush was laughing at them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 "Trouble with our gear so our sound check got delayed".... Ummmm Yeah, Joan Jett pissed on them! :eyeroll: :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/a1ZES.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 "I know they said that we were laughing at them when they played, but quite frankly they were too shitty to listen to. And 40 years later they have a story to tell about it. Who knew?" http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ifbmql1v1qfw2dno1_250.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calirush Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1644088/pat-benatar-shakes-o.gifhttp://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1644088/pat-benatar-shakes-o.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Awesome. Geddy telling it like it is. Edited April 23, 2013 by Todem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Meow, this Geddy has claws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ha - that's pretty awesome. The Runaways music is terrible. I still don't understand what their frickin problem is? Okay - bravo, they were an all female band.... with really bad songs. The seventees had plenty of incredibly talented, successful female rockers - Ann and Nancy Wilson of course - and Stevie Nicks and Christine Mcvie from Fleetwood Mac, who penned some of the biggest hits of all time, let alone the entire decade. If The Runaways were shunned and ridiculed despite having really good songs, I would be the first to defend them. But they sucked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Might of been interesting if Joan Jett & The Black hearts made the cut for rock hall.. Something tells me Rush would've kept in different circle during ceremony, curious if they so happened to run into Don Henley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Something tells me Rush would've kept in different circle during ceremony Yes, I'm sure they would have hung in the back out of fear Joan Jett might piss on them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The Runaways movie was pretty terrible as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The Runaways movie was pretty terrible as well. It was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The Runaways movie was pretty terrible as well. It was ok. It barely held my interest - it just got so depressing and vague towards the end, I didn't care about any of the people and it was filmed really dark and dingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Later in the article, there's a funny quote by Alex: Blah, blah, blah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog guy Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I actually kind of pity them. Their nutball manager basically tried to have sex with all of them, and fired anyone who wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 If the Runaways were a real band and not just a money-grubbing, managerial construct, I would feel like Geddy was out-of-line by saying that they were too shitty to listen to. Fortunately, that is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The Runaways were a group thrown together for their looks and not so much for their musical ability. It was a money making venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 The Runaways movie was pretty terrible as well. It was ok. It barely held my interest - it just got so depressing and vague towards the end, I didn't care about any of the people and it was filmed really dark and dingy. The documentary on The Runaways "Edgeplay" is actually well done, yeah there manager comes across as a low life pervert. Completely naive and gullible due to in a large part there age when they started, Runaways didn't have much experience in anything dealing with being in a rock band and what to expect once the hard reality of touring set in. I like couple of there songs catchy, even if they were lightweight, propped up gimmick mannequins . :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 If the Runaways were a real band and not just a money-grubbing, managerial construct, I would feel like Geddy was out-of-line by saying that they were too shitty to listen to. Fortunately, that is not the case. He was kind of out-of-line anyway, really, but it's understandable that a human being with feelings would toss a gratuitous insult at people who have gratuitously insulted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 If the Runaways were a real band and not just a money-grubbing, managerial construct, I would feel like Geddy was out-of-line by saying that they were too shitty to listen to. Fortunately, that is not the case. He was kind of out-of-line anyway, really, but it's understandable that a human being with feelings would toss a gratuitous insult at people who have gratuitously insulted him. And while it might not have been his most mature moment (though still understandable), at least he wasn't just making something up. Their music really was pretty shitty. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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