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  1. 1. Is this it?

    • Yes...The August 1st show in LA will be their last performance
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    • No...There will be a R40 2nd leg in North America...and then they're done
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    • No...There will be a R40 Europe/World leg...and then they're done
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    • No...There will be a R40 Europe/World leg and 2nd North America leg...and then they're done
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    • No... After the R40 (current leg) they will record more and tour more
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    • No... After a 2nd North America leg they will record and tour more
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    • No... After both a Europe/World leg and 2nd North America leg they will record and tour more
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    • Yes...After the August 1st show in LA they will record more but not tour anymore
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In 1982, when i was a teenager the Rolling Stones were on Tour, and many poeple were sure this would be the last chance to see the band. Even the newspaper in these days told this. Well, we have now 2015 and they still on the road. :D But i think too, Rush will make a silence farewell, not like other band who tell "this is the end, that is our last tour, and then they are for another 10 years on farewell. I guess, this is the last tour, and i don't think they come to europe. On the other hand i think, they will make another record. And then, there is a little chance for another tour.

 

Not to refute the logic you're using, but the oldest member of the Stones at that time, Bill Wyman, turned 46 in 1982- and Mick and Keith hadn't cracked 40 yet.

 

I agree that it may be a logical time for Rush to bow out of touring, after R40. Whatever live performance they might do after that, I can't imagine what it might be like, in the future. I'm partial to smaller theater shows (oh, to have seen them at Massey Hall in the '70s! Or the venue they played during that era in my hometown, Hara Arena. But I was about ten years too late for all that)...I can't see them scaling back their production, and going back to playing smaller venues.

 

But none of us really knows. All we can do is speculate, at this point.

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I think we won't know if it's their last show until the tour actually starts and we start hearing more of what they're saying about it.

 

I definitely agree with that.

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Sorry to be such a downer, but I think it's time for them to hang it up after this tour. I've been following this band for a long time and I just feel like this is the time. I feel sorry for fans that just began to love this band the past 10 yrs or so. If they do continue on, I don't think you'll ever see them in a huge arena again with huge production. This tour, I'm taking my 12 year old son to a show. Its gonna be great to have him there with me. He's grown up with Rush pushed down his throat.

 

As far as more shows here in USA or across the pond, I just don't see it. Geddy's voice just can't hold up anymore. Not that it can't hold up, he just struggles singing the older tunes.

I agree completely with you although you will find most here quite touchy about this particular subject. Rush can do no wrong you know. ;)

 

Go out on top. I have already seen what happens to a once great bands who refuse to do that. Trust me. No one that loves Rush wants to see that happen to them.

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This is a very difficult topic. While none of us WANT to see them call it quits, we also want the Rush experience.

That being said the only drawback we have seen is slightly on Geddy's voice. This does not mean physically that Al and Neil are not struggling more than 20 years ago.

We want the band as we remember them in their prime. And the last 2 tours were spot on.

This is it, in one manner or another. But I think new records, and tours of this magnitude are over.

CA was Neil's last gasp at storytelling. Like it or not.

I am expecting ALL the hits on this tour. If opening night in Tulsa gives us the 10 Staples of Rush. Then this is it!

Let's be honest, no one wants to see Rush in a 1800 seat theater at Sam's Town Casino in Shreveport with 20% the amps and lights they used to have.

Rush would fade away before ever doing that.

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Think they'll be an R40 Second Leg in North America to cities they missed the first time around and thats it -- the last proper tour. After that one-off festival shows (perhaps in Europe), here and there. Edited by greg2112
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Although they tried to be a bit mysterious, they did use the phrase "of this magnitude" which could mean a hundred different reduced touring options. With them, their words always have meaning, that also applies in this example. No one has said this is the end.
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I think we won't know if it's their last show until the tour actually starts and we start hearing more of what they're saying about it.

 

I agree. I also think Neil is already talking about it and his point of view seems clear. I just pulled this bit of text from the band's official website (The Frequency section).

 

<<"Live shows were always religion for us,” says drummer Neil Peart to Toronto Star’s Vinay Menon.>>

 

A few things to consider:

 

*While possibly taken a bit out of context in regard to the question, Neil's statement is past tense. Sure, he could mean early tours, past tours, etc., but it sure does sound like Neil is thinking of touring, in general, as something from the past (all the while knowing he is about to embark on another tour?).

*The text was not embedded in an article, rather it is the highlight line they chose for the link to the story.

*Sure, I could be reading a little too much into the specifics, but Neil does not strike me as a man who does not choose his words carefully, especially in this context.

*To ponder the personal aspects of this for Neil... One of Neil's blogs earlier in the year was nearly entirely about time spent with his daughter at his lake house. The same lake house he wrote in a book (Traveling Music, I think?) about avoiding because of past memories. That is a huge step for any person along the path of grief. Basically, it seems Neil is in a new emotional place. Yes, it seems to be a healthy place, but it is a new place... which brings new perspectives. If there is ever a time where Neil would have the fortitude to tell Alex and Geddy this is it, it is now. And I bet Alex and Geddy, being the gentlemen they are, would not only understand, but value that.

 

At this point, I think anyone suggesting the band will do anything beyond maybe record a little and do a one-off here is living on hope. All signs point to the end of the road.

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I think we won't know if it's their last show until the tour actually starts and we start hearing more of what they're saying about it.

 

I agree. I also think Neil is already talking about it and his point of view seems clear. I just pulled this bit of text from the band's official website (The Frequency section).

 

<<"Live shows were always religion for us,” says drummer Neil Peart to Toronto Star’s Vinay Menon.>>

 

A few things to consider:

 

*While possibly taken a bit out of context in regard to the question, Neil's statement is past tense. Sure, he could mean early tours, past tours, etc., but it sure does sound like Neil is thinking of touring, in general, as something from the past (all the while knowing he is about to embark on another tour?).

*The text was not embedded in an article, rather it is the highlight line they chose for the link to the story.

*Sure, I could be reading a little too much into the specifics, but Neil does not strike me as a man who does not choose his words carefully, especially in this context.

*To ponder the personal aspects of this for Neil... One of Neil's blogs earlier in the year was nearly entirely about time spent with his daughter at his lake house. The same lake house he wrote in a book (Traveling Music, I think?) about avoiding because of past memories. That is a huge step for any person along the path of grief. Basically, it seems Neil is in a new emotional place. Yes, it seems to be a healthy place, but it is a new place... which brings new perspectives. If there is ever a time where Neil would have the fortitude to tell Alex and Geddy this is it, it is now. And I bet Alex and Geddy, being the gentlemen they are, would not only understand, but value that.

 

At this point, I think anyone suggesting the band will do anything beyond maybe record a little and do a one-off here is living on hope. All signs point to the end of the road.

Agree. Neil does not want to miss one second of his daughter growing up.

He probably looks back on his 1st wife and daughter and thinks- Wow- I was gone too much.

It has to be a regret.

This time he wants to be the stay at home dad.

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In 1982, when i was a teenager the Rolling Stones were on Tour, and many poeple were sure this would be the last chance to see the band. Even the newspaper in these days told this. Well, we have now 2015 and they still on the road. :D But i think too, Rush will make a silence farewell, not like other band who tell "this is the end, that is our last tour, and then they are for another 10 years on farewell. I guess, this is the last tour, and i don't think they come to europe. On the other hand i think, they will make another record. And then, there is a little chance for another tour.

 

Not to refute the logic you're using, but the oldest member of the Stones at that time, Bill Wyman, turned 46 in 1982- and Mick and Keith hadn't cracked 40 yet.

 

I agree that it may be a logical time for Rush to bow out of touring, after R40. Whatever live performance they might do after that, I can't imagine what it might be like, in the future. I'm partial to smaller theater shows (oh, to have seen them at Massey Hall in the '70s! Or the venue they played during that era in my hometown, Hara Arena. But I was about ten years too late for all that)...I can't see them scaling back their production, and going back to playing smaller venues.

 

But none of us really knows. All we can do is speculate, at this point.

 

your're right. But at that time 40 plus was very high aged for a rockstar, and a lot of people thougt they gave up. Nowadays it is normal, that we all have the older musicans, and it's good that a lot of them are still making good music, like good wine :martini:

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I reckon they'll call - it - quits at a fave' venue of theirs.. though they will probably carry on plying their trade in some capacity, who knows ! Edited by Fred Star
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Sorry to be such a downer, but I think it's time for them to hang it up after this tour. I've been following this band for a long time and I just feel like this is the time. I feel sorry for fans that just began to love this band the past 10 yrs or so. If they do continue on, I don't think you'll ever see them in a huge arena again with huge production. This tour, I'm taking my 12 year old son to a show. Its gonna be great to have him there with me. He's grown up with Rush pushed down his throat.

 

As far as more shows here in USA or across the pond, I just don't see it. Geddy's voice just can't hold up anymore. Not that it can't hold up, he just struggles singing the older tunes.

 

I find it really interesting that your username is basically "NO RUSH!" And you made this post.

 

Way to totally turn your back on your favorite band.

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I just have this sinking feeling that this is indeed it. I mean, Neil has a little girl and seemed reluctant this time around. The guys are in their sixties. They can still rock the roof off any arena, but they're clearly nearing the end of the line. I'm just sad that I haven't been around long enough to fully appreciate what they were when they were younger. :(
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This topic is so pessimistic.......it's making me sad........

 

I hear you...

 

When I started this thread I just wanted to get the general public opinion on this topic..

The reality of what MAY happen after August 1st is definitely saddening.

 

But...back on topic. After nearly 50 votes now, the trend has stayed the same...and this is coming from a very knowledgeable and dedicated fan base.

 

Over 50% of us believe that, for the R40 Tour dates at least, this is it.

And half of those fans believe that, this is it, for touring altogether.

 

I know most have wishful thinking of some future recordings and maybe some random live performances.

 

The true reality is, we just don't know...and not knowing is not a very comfortable feeling, at least for this fan.

 

I've been listening to Rush and trying to perform their music since I was 13yrs.old (50 now) and just the thought of them not touring anymore is devastating.

 

Although...if the retire while still at the top of their game, opposed to awkwardly fading away like some other bands, I'm okay with that. I'm sure they could still pull off some magic in studio, even if the have no plans to tour further.

 

Regardless of their eventual 'path of retirement'...I've got 20+ albums and the memories of a soon to be 26 live shows seen, to make it easier.

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This topic is so pessimistic.......it's making me sad........

 

I hear you...

 

When I started this thread I just wanted to get the general public opinion on this topic..

The reality of what MAY happen after August 1st is definitely saddening.

 

But...back on topic. After nearly 50 votes now, the trend has stayed the same...and this is coming from a very knowledgeable and dedicated fan base.

 

Over 50% of us believe that, for the R40 Tour dates at least, this is it.

And half of those fans believe that, this is it, for touring altogether.

 

I know most have wishful thinking of some future recordings and maybe some random live performances.

 

The true reality is, we just don't know...and not knowing is not a very comfortable feeling, at least for this fan.

 

I've been listening to Rush and trying to perform their music since I was 13yrs.old (50 now) and just the thought of them not touring anymore is devastating.

 

Although...if the retire while still at the top of their game, opposed to awkwardly fading away like some other bands, I'm okay with that. I'm sure they could still pull off some magic in studio, even if the have no plans to tour further.

 

Regardless of their eventual 'path of retirement'...I've got 20+ albums and the memories of a soon to be 26 live shows seen, to make it easier.

 

Perhaps a little relativity would assist many with acceptance of the pending reality.

 

The truth is, we are ALL extremely fortunate that Rush has even existed since the millennium. We all thought the band was over and done after Neil's tragic life circumstances. In most realities they would never have returned, given how tight they are.

 

We are lucky that Neil found new purpose, and especially new Light and Love.

 

Otherwise, Rush was over in 1997.

 

So count yourselves a lucky turn in the fates for having any post-milennium Rush whatsoever, much less the bounties we've received with R30, Snakes and Arrows, and Clockwork Angels albums and tours.

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Our favourite bands from the late 60's,70's and early 80' lot of them are getting up there in age. Soon in the next Year to 10 years from now, all the bands that we loved won't be Touring although still alive I hope. So we should cherries the last final Concerts that we attend because sadly there really has'nt at least for me any good bands since the late 80's that I really like most bands theses days are garbage in my opinion.

 

Anyways, like someone pointed out already that Neil was reluctant (read this online before the anoucement to Tour) to go out on Tour because of his Daughter being only 5 years old and don't want his Daughter worry where he is, and plus of what happened in the past.

 

I was watching the Test For Echo (Toronto Show) from the R40 DVD via YouTube and notice Neil left elbow was wrapped in a bandage of some short and thinking about about what another poster said about the same thing at the end of Clockwork Angels Tour he had the same thing. So from 1996 to now he must of been playing hurt.

So wondering how much more can Neil play at the level that he plays, I mean there's got to be a limit how much longer he can play and the demand of certain complexities of the back catalog of older songs he can play must be taken into consideration also.

 

If this is truely the last tour then this is a great time to end it going out on a height note. They deserve to have there own time now and we should respect there decision when they finally say it's the end.

 

They gave us 41 Years of great Records and Concerts that we all will remember will. Truly musicianship at it's best and knows how to listen to there Fans, all we can do now is return the favor to them and say its ok if you want to retire.

 

 

Thank you RUSH for all the years of listening to the music you made for our enjoyment and Concerts that you played on night after night throughout the years when Touring.

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Rolling Stones 2014- Tour- 19 songs

Kiss- 2014- Tour- 15 songs

Aerosmith 2014- Tour - 18 Songs

Rush 2013- Tour - 28 Songs

 

Rush play longer and harder and better than anyone their age.

If they walk away, we all saw the best ever and best CURRENTLY STILL TOURING

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This topic is so pessimistic.......it's making me sad........

 

I hear you...

 

When I started this thread I just wanted to get the general public opinion on this topic..

The reality of what MAY happen after August 1st is definitely saddening.

 

But...back on topic. After nearly 50 votes now, the trend has stayed the same...and this is coming from a very knowledgeable and dedicated fan base.

 

Over 50% of us believe that, for the R40 Tour dates at least, this is it.

And half of those fans believe that, this is it, for touring altogether.

 

I know most have wishful thinking of some future recordings and maybe some random live performances.

 

The true reality is, we just don't know...and not knowing is not a very comfortable feeling, at least for this fan.

 

I've been listening to Rush and trying to perform their music since I was 13yrs.old (50 now) and just the thought of them not touring anymore is devastating.

 

Although...if the retire while still at the top of their game, opposed to awkwardly fading away like some other bands, I'm okay with that. I'm sure they could still pull off some magic in studio, even if the have no plans to tour further.

 

Regardless of their eventual 'path of retirement'...I've got 20+ albums and the memories of a soon to be 26 live shows seen, to make it easier.

 

Perhaps a little relativity would assist many with acceptance of the pending reality.

 

The truth is, we are ALL extremely fortunate that Rush has even existed since the millennium. We all thought the band was over and done after Neil's tragic life circumstances. In most realities they would never have returned, given how tight they are.

 

We are lucky that Neil found new purpose, and especially new Light and Love.

 

Otherwise, Rush was over in 1997.

 

So count yourselves a lucky turn in the fates for having any post-milennium Rush whatsoever, much less the bounties we've received with R30, Snakes and Arrows, and Clockwork Angels albums and tours.

 

Amen, brother.

 

I don't fault the younger fans who don't fully understand the magnitude of what was happening then (1997 was 18 years ago, after all). Even a 30 year old adult fan today would have been 12 back then, and probably would not have realized the band was moving in other directions. As what we know can refer to as a hiatus extended, all signs pointed in other directions and that Rush was indeed over. Geddy released My Favourite Headache. Alex had already released Victor just prior to the hiatus and was venturing into other projects.

 

During those years, I genuinely hoped Neil would find the healing road and the band would get back together, but really, it was just hope.

 

I technically missed the VT tour show in San Antonio that year. My kids were young. Money was tight. I was teaching summer school and couldn't find a way to get to a show elsewhere during those months. The day of the SA show, we were coming back from a short trip to see family up north. I knew of a hidden old back road in Bracken, Texas, behind the old Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, tucked between some barns on an old farm, that got me within a hundred yards of the venue.

 

My wife agreed to swing by there as we were coming down I-35 right around show time. We pulled in, turned off the lights, and sat on the hood of the car. We could hear the show pretty clearly. Granted, we couldn't see it, but just hearing it brought me an ear-to-ear grin. My beloved band was back.... and I was listening to them play live with my family sitting on the hood of a car hidden on some guys farm. We stayed the entire show. Probably my favorite concert ever.

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I think they will Record one final album Called "BlackJack" and then tour supporting that cd and that will be their Farewell Tour!

 

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w387/losingit2k/d1bc6857-62b8-4002-a28a-21052ec719dc.jpg

 

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w387/losingit2k/blackjackRUSH2-online1-Copy.jpg

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I think they will Record one final album Called "BlackJack" and then tour supporting that cd and that will be their Farewell Tour!

 

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w387/losingit2k/d1bc6857-62b8-4002-a28a-21052ec719dc.jpg

 

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w387/losingit2k/blackjackRUSH2-online1-Copy.jpg

Strangely enough....I would be okay with that scenario. A concept album about playing cards.

 

But just in case it does not happen....I've got my LA Forum seats

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Rolling Stones 2014- Tour- 19 songs

Kiss- 2014- Tour- 15 songs

Aerosmith 2014- Tour - 18 Songs

Rush 2013- Tour - 28 Songs

 

Rush play longer and harder and better than anyone their age.

If they walk away, we all saw the best ever and best CURRENTLY STILL TOURING

 

Yea 19 Short songs.......

 

Rush has at least 19 Long songs !

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