Rod in Toronto Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Aside from meets & greets, the only "famous" musician I ever met was Jordan Rudess on the streets of Pamplona, hours before a Dream Theater show. He was very outgoing, and we chatted for a while, even though I was incredibly nervous. I couldn´t even get myself to tell him that he´s Narpski´s lookalike! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If I ever met Neil I would just say: "We don't have to talk. We don't even have to touch. I can feel your presence In the silence that we share." Then walk away. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Aside from meets & greets, the only "famous" musician I ever met was Jordan Rudess on the streets of Pamplona, hours before a Dream Theater show. He was very outgoing, and we chatted for a while, even though I was incredibly nervous. I couldn´t even get myself to tell him that he´s Narpski´s lookalike!Handsome dude he is...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah for a split second before he ran off in the other direction singing Living in the limelightThe freaky fans all dreamAll those ones who wish to stalk meThose who wish to follow meMust wear a mask from Alien NationETs are my fascinationI want relationswith a little green man or three 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Aside from meets & greets, the only "famous" musician I ever met was Jordan Rudess on the streets of Pamplona, hours before a Dream Theater show. He was very outgoing, and we chatted for a while, even though I was incredibly nervous. I couldn´t even get myself to tell him that he´s Narpski´s lookalike! You're right, he is! Narpie just needs to grow a goatee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Aside from meets & greets, the only "famous" musician I ever met was Jordan Rudess on the streets of Pamplona, hours before a Dream Theater show. He was very outgoing, and we chatted for a while, even though I was incredibly nervous. I couldn´t even get myself to tell him that he´s Narpski´s lookalike! You're right, he is! Narpie just needs to grow a goatee.He had one but he shaved it off after I pointed out he looked exactly like Jordan Rudess. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyder80 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I've never seen Neil or any other musician I worship in pubic. If I did see Neil, I would offer a polite thank you with a handshake and walk away. I heard him in an interview and a man came up to him on the street, shook his hand, said thanks and kept going. Neil was grateful for that encounter judging by his face when telling the tale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 My sister used to work at a photo lab where Neil took his film for processing (pre-digital camera days). She knew when he was coming one day and took one of my drumsticks. They respected his privacy so I could only hang out nonchalantly and watch him sign it. So I met him second hand and still have that stick - something he very rarely signs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri-tor Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) There are always going to be fans who take things too far, and spoil a meet for everybody else. I personally would just love the chance to thank the members of Rush for the music and the inspiration they have given me the last 25 years, and that includes thanking Neil! Edited September 22, 2014 by bri-tor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboWTF Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 A buddy of mine met him backstage during the Kings tour. Neil was sitting on a couch. My buddy says "can I get a picture?"Neil : "Must I get up?"My buddy: "No."Neil : "Sure, go ahead." He showed me the picture, and it was pretty cool.. You couldn't see Neil's smile under the 'stach, but you can tell he was smiling. My buddy says that (at least then) he was rather nice. Another friend also met him at a motorcycle shop. They both were browsing the shop.The friend recognized him, but did make that apparent. They talked about motorcycles and where they ride. Apparently, if you don't treat him like a god, and instead talk about motorcycles, or cooking or literature, you can have a warm conversation. It sounds like he just wants to be treated like a normal guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 "Must I get up?" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 "Must I get up?" :laughing guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 "Must I get up?" :laughing guy: Right? I mean, seriously - "Must I get up?" Oh, no, You Rock Royalty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 "Must I get up" does sound like something Neil would say. Someone should make a meme out of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Neil "Must I get up?" Peart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 "Must I get up?" Sounds like something I'd say when my fans are pleading for attention. Suddenly I feel an unexpected kinship with Peart. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I tried to embed this in the post in many ways, but for some reason it´s not working...see if you can open it: photobucket.com/albums/k210/RodrigoAltaf/Capture_zps791fe4d2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/RodrigoAltaf/Capture_zps791fe4d2.gif 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 That´s the one, Jarg! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 That´s the one, Jarg! Thanks! Anytime. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboWTF Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 A buddy of mine met him backstage during the Kings tour. Neil was sitting on a couch. My buddy says "can I get a picture?"Neil : "Must I get up?"My buddy: "No."Neil : "Sure, go ahead." He showed me the picture, and it was pretty cool.. You couldn't see Neil's smile under the 'stach, but you can tell he was smiling. My buddy says that (at least then) he was rather nice. Another friend also met him at a motorcycle shop. They both were browsing the shop.The friend recognized him, but did make that apparent. They talked about motorcycles and where they ride. Apparently, if you don't treat him like a god, and instead talk about motorcycles, or cooking or literature, you can have a warm conversation. It sounds like he just wants to be treated like a normal guy. Here's the pic of my buddy with Neil.http://macgamegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/neilonthecouch.jpg 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 A buddy of mine met him backstage during the Kings tour. Neil was sitting on a couch. My buddy says "can I get a picture?"Neil : "Must I get up?"My buddy: "No."Neil : "Sure, go ahead." He showed me the picture, and it was pretty cool.. You couldn't see Neil's smile under the 'stach, but you can tell he was smiling. My buddy says that (at least then) he was rather nice. Another friend also met him at a motorcycle shop. They both were browsing the shop.The friend recognized him, but did make that apparent. They talked about motorcycles and where they ride. Apparently, if you don't treat him like a god, and instead talk about motorcycles, or cooking or literature, you can have a warm conversation. It sounds like he just wants to be treated like a normal guy. Here's the pic of my buddy with Neil.http://macgamegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/neilonthecouch.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Neil probably looked at your friend an thought "Hmmm...how about writing a song about nerds and how oppressed they are? I shall call it (rolls mustache)...Subdivisions". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboWTF Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Neil probably looked at your friend an thought "Hmmm...how about writing a song about nerds and how oppressed they are? I shall call it (rolls mustache)...Subdivisions". Maybe so - I am pretty sure Neil would include himself in that group of oppressed nerds as well. Edited September 22, 2014 by JimboWTF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Neil probably looked at your friend an thought "Hmmm...how about writing a song about nerds and how oppressed they are? I shall call it (rolls mustache)...Subdivisions". Maybe so - I am pretty sure Neil would include himself in that group of oppressed nerds as well. Jimbo, how old is that young man today? It is wonderful that he saw them during the AFTK tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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