Christo Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Has anyone accidentally (or even accidentally on purpose... ;) ) bumped into any of the band while they're on tour? Would be cool to be staying at the same hotel as them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Neil comes to my house for dinner every Sunday night. Last night was a pretty eventful get-together- I scorched the steaks a little too severely for anyone's tastes...he drank all the Fresca I had, insulted my drum kit, and took off. Later he called and apologized, though. Said the thought of touring again is really getting to him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brava Doh! Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) I was walking back to my hotel in Halifax in 2013 the day between their two shows there and happened upon Geddy and Alex walking near my hotel. It was about midnight or so. I recognized them from the back about ten feet away but my brain was trying to tell me that it wasn't possible it was actually them. I caught up with them and said Hi and told them how much I appreciated their music and how much it had meant to me. They both thanked me and continued on their way...by this time we were in front of my hotel down at the waterfront. It never dawned on me how noctournal being on a tour like that would make you. After all, you play in the evening until late, and then it takes time to decompress and "come down". It wouldn't be unusual for them to be up and kicking around half the night, same as anyone else with an afternoon or evening job. It was food for thought after the fact if nothing else. That was a pretty cool experience overall, and I'm happy I got a chance to meet them briefly and thank them like taht. As a Rush fan, is there anything else you would really want the chance to do in their presence? On my way out of town the day after the second show I also ran into Gump at the airport. Got to say hi to him as well, which was also pretty cool. Edited April 13, 2015 by Brava Doh! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I was walking back to my hotel in Halifax in 2013 the day between their two shows there and happened upon Geddy and Alex walking near my hotel. It was about midnight or so. I recognized them from the back about ten feet away but my brain was trying to tell me that it wasn't possible it was actually them. I caught up with them and said Hi and told them how much I appreciated their music and how much it had meant to me. They both thanked me and continued on their way...by this time we were in front of my hotel down at the waterfront. It never dawned on me how noctournal being on a tour like that would make you. After all, you play in the evening until late, and then it takes time to decompress and "come down". It wouldn't be unusual for them to be up and kicking around half the night, same as anyone else with an afternoon or evening job. It was food for thought after the fact if nothing else. That was a pretty cool experience overall, and I'm happy I got a chance to meet them briefly and thank them like taht. As a Rush fan, is there anything else you would really want the chance to do in their presence? On my way out of town the day after the second show I also ran into Gump at the airport. Got to say hi to him as well, which was also pretty cool. Did Neil seem at all irritated by your presence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brava Doh! Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 No Neil, just Geddy and Alex. Gump was travelling by himself insofar as I could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I run into them often in my dreams. In fact, we are all very good friends. They consult me about everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I was walking back to my hotel in Halifax in 2013 the day between their two shows there and happened upon Geddy and Alex walking near my hotel. It was about midnight or so. I recognized them from the back about ten feet away but my brain was trying to tell me that it wasn't possible it was actually them. I caught up with them and said Hi and told them how much I appreciated their music and how much it had meant to me. They both thanked me and continued on their way...by this time we were in front of my hotel down at the waterfront. It never dawned on me how noctournal being on a tour like that would make you. After all, you play in the evening until late, and then it takes time to decompress and "come down". It wouldn't be unusual for them to be up and kicking around half the night, same as anyone else with an afternoon or evening job. It was food for thought after the fact if nothing else. That was a pretty cool experience overall, and I'm happy I got a chance to meet them briefly and thank them like taht. As a Rush fan, is there anything else you would really want the chance to do in their presence? On my way out of town the day after the second show I also ran into Gump at the airport. Got to say hi to him as well, which was also pretty cool. I would say the same thing to them as you did. Unfortunately, it sounds like they have heard it so many times that it no longer means anything to them. If they only knew what their music has done for not a few fans. Sometimes I don't think they fully comprehend it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I run into them often in my dreams. In fact, we are all very good friends. They consult me about everything.Do you live in Colorado by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brava Doh! Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I would say the same thing to them as you did. Unfortunately, it sounds like they have heard it so many times that it no longer means anything to them. If they only knew what their music has done for not a few fans. Sometimes I don't think they fully comprehend it. I dunno, there wasn't much more for them to say besides "Thank You", and it wasn't said in a way that made me think they were shooting a rolleyes smiley at me in their brains while doing it. I was just happy I had the presence of mind to tell them that on such a chance meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I run into them often in my dreams. In fact, we are all very good friends. They consult me about everything.Do you live in Colorado by any chance?No. Worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 At the 1984 Philly show, my friend and I were sitting in my van right near the loading ramp at the Spectrum. A gold limo with darkened windows pulled up, and went down the ramp We thought it was PROBABLY carrying Rush in it We waved just in case they were looking, no one opened a window and waved but who knows what they did behind the window (flipped us off) ...next there was a passenger van with whom we thought was probably Y&T the opening act. So we waved at them and they waved back. So we were sort of stoked that we got to see the bands pull up. A few minutes later we see two guys on bikes riding by, and go down the ramp...And didn't really give it TOO much thought (Until I read Visions, and then realized that it was Neil and B-Man) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Alex and I had a discussion at the Ritz Carlton Naples a few years back.It did not end pleasantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Alex and I had a discussion at the Ritz Carlton Naples a few years back.It did not end pleasantly :o :tsk: :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 We waved just in case they were looking.... For some reason, I found that very funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mieko8 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 In 2012 I walked around to the back of the arena (San Jose) in the mid afternoon out of sheer boredom. My hotel was nearby and I had nothing to do while waiting for showtime. I was talking with some of the road crew and Neil pulled up on his red motorcycle along with his riding companion. I didn't even bother attempting to acknowledge him because I know he hates that whole thing. So, I was surprised when he nodded his head at me with a friendly gesture of hello. He seems happy when he's on his bike or hiking. He was much taller than I ever realized. I would love to meet Ged and Al. Would love to ask each of them what their favorite Rush song is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJW Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 In 2012 I walked around to the back of the arena (San Jose) in the mid afternoon out of sheer boredom. My hotel was nearby and I had nothing to do while waiting for showtime. I was talking with some of the road crew and Neil pulled up on his red motorcycle along with his riding companion. I didn't even bother attempting to acknowledge him because I know he hates that whole thing. So, I was surprised when he nodded his head at me with a friendly gesture of hello. He seems happy when he's on his bike or hiking. He was much taller than I ever realized. I would love to meet Ged and Al. Would love to ask each of them what their favorite Rush song is. That's interesting. How tall would you presume he is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Back in 2011, in Va, Neil (and his cohort) accelerated hard past me while on my '99 gsxr1300r Hayabusa. Little did he know I could have reeled him in like the Millenium Falcon should I had so decided! :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 A buddy of mine ran into Geddy at Safeco Field in Seattle on a day off during one of their tours. I would have left him alone, but my buddy is more aggressive. He approached him and got his ticket signed. A nice souvenier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 In 2012 I walked around to the back of the arena (San Jose) in the mid afternoon out of sheer boredom. My hotel was nearby and I had nothing to do while waiting for showtime. I was talking with some of the road crew and Neil pulled up on his red motorcycle along with his riding companion. I didn't even bother attempting to acknowledge him because I know he hates that whole thing. So, I was surprised when he nodded his head at me with a friendly gesture of hello. He seems happy when he's on his bike or hiking. He was much taller than I ever realized. I would love to meet Ged and Al. Would love to ask each of them what their favorite Rush song is. That's interesting. How tall would you presume he is? It was really just celebrity-induced perceptual distortion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 In 2012 I walked around to the back of the arena (San Jose) in the mid afternoon out of sheer boredom. My hotel was nearby and I had nothing to do while waiting for showtime. I was talking with some of the road crew and Neil pulled up on his red motorcycle along with his riding companion. I didn't even bother attempting to acknowledge him because I know he hates that whole thing. So, I was surprised when he nodded his head at me with a friendly gesture of hello. He seems happy when he's on his bike or hiking. He was much taller than I ever realized. I would love to meet Ged and Al. Would love to ask each of them what their favorite Rush song is. That's interesting. How tall would you presume he is? Someone on here said a while back he is 6'4" or thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 In 2012 I walked around to the back of the arena (San Jose) in the mid afternoon out of sheer boredom. My hotel was nearby and I had nothing to do while waiting for showtime. I was talking with some of the road crew and Neil pulled up on his red motorcycle along with his riding companion. I didn't even bother attempting to acknowledge him because I know he hates that whole thing. So, I was surprised when he nodded his head at me with a friendly gesture of hello. He seems happy when he's on his bike or hiking. He was much taller than I ever realized. I would love to meet Ged and Al. Would love to ask each of them what their favorite Rush song is. That's interesting. How tall would you presume he is? Neil is 6'4" (1.93 m)Alex is 6'0" (1.83 m)and Geddy is the "short" one at 5'10" (1.78 m)according to a Google search for their heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 In 2012 I walked around to the back of the arena (San Jose) in the mid afternoon out of sheer boredom. My hotel was nearby and I had nothing to do while waiting for showtime. I was talking with some of the road crew and Neil pulled up on his red motorcycle along with his riding companion. I didn't even bother attempting to acknowledge him because I know he hates that whole thing. So, I was surprised when he nodded his head at me with a friendly gesture of hello. He seems happy when he's on his bike or hiking. He was much taller than I ever realized. I would love to meet Ged and Al. Would love to ask each of them what their favorite Rush song is. That's interesting. How tall would you presume he is? Neil is 6'4" (1.93 m)Alex is 6'0" (1.83 m)and Geddy is the "short" one at 5'10" (1.78 m)according to a Google search for their heights.Geddy is closer to 6 foot in his lifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) I wonder if they have shrunk at all. That happens with age. Honestly, I didn't know Neil was that tall. Interesting. Edited April 14, 2015 by Blue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Geddy is shorter than 5'10". I asked a man here who was at a meet and greet and stood next to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I met Geddy Lee on the street in Toronto in 1986! Totally random, friends drove from our hometown to walk up and down Yonge St. on a Friday night (it was a very cool thing to do in the 80's! Check the Subdivisions video out, it was very much like that :) ). Anyway, we met him on Bay St., while going back to the car. I can't remember much at all, except he signed some things and was nice. I remember that night, too, because on the way home it was raining and we were in a car accident. It was one of those flukey ones where despite the driver losing control we somehow managed to thread a needle of two large trees by the edge of the road--if we'd hit either at the speed we were going we'd probably have been done for--and instead drove relatively safely through tall grass for another couple of hundred yards. After we got out of the car and walked back to the road we were all silent, but we definitely noticed every huge tree trunk we'd missed by a foot or two. Maybe St. Geddy was with me that night. :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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