fraroc Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Geddy and Alex, once this tour is over and if Rush does retire, forming a Rush "tribute act" with Mike Portnoy or someone else on drums. It wound't be the real Rush, but I feel like if Alex and Geddy, especially Geddy, truly do not want to end it, this could be a good option for them. If it does happen, I already know damn well that this won't be the "real" Rush, but with 2/3 of the Holy Trifecta of Rock n' Roll, it'll come close to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I would love that. But people here are going to give you a hard time for bringing this up. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavesandWindows Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Dude, if Mike Portnoy did the show with Alex and Geddy, "just think what we might do". It would be absolutely amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Stupid is as stupid does. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Whatever they do that makes them happy is fine with me. Even Presto II or S&A II. But I wouldn't pay anything to see or hear it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 No. I think that if that were to happen they should form a new band, not a Rush tribute band. It would be sad without Neil in it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchmothesnowdog Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Geddy had to coax Alex into this tour as well. From listening to Alex play, he's having some real physical problems with his meathooks and even stated himself he doesn't want to be some Kieth Richards zombie just out there trying to make another buck. Let them retire. We are all owed that in life, right? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driven_to_xanadu Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I don't think they'd do it. Geddy will probably do another solo album or maybe form a completely new band if he really has the desire and ability to continue on making music. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) Geddy had to coax Alex into this tour as well. From listening to Alex play, he's having some real physical problems with his meathooks and even stated himself he doesn't want to be some Kieth Richards zombie just out there trying to make another buck. Let them retire. We are all owed that in life, right?This ^^^^ Apparently it isn't all about Neil. Alex is having some major issues of his own. Enjoy the shows folks cus sadly (39 years later for me) this is it... Edited May 17, 2015 by Narps 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Geddy and Alex may make the occasional guest appearance, like they did at the Foo Fighters show (where they played YYZ), but I don't think they'll ever plan to perform Rush songs without Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Good idea if Geddy were to do another solo album to bring a great drummer and cover some Rush songs, just don't call it Rush without all three and depending on the venue and ticket prices, I would likely go. I suspect we may see one or two Rush releases if Neil keeps playing. Staying in playing shape is easier than staying in 3 hour tour shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The premise in the OP is stupid beyond belief.Ok, Lifeson has already said that large scale tours are over but he also mentioned that future gigs were not out of the question. I thought he mentioned that he was open to the idea of, say, playing a few nights at Radio City Music Hall, and I'm sure the band could do something similar in Europe and the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 If mike Portnoy Get's anywhere NEAR the rush name..........i will break some kneecaps. Mick 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Not a bad idea...if Portnoy is kept in check. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Not a bad idea...if Portnoy is kept in check. Good luck. You'll have faux rush death metel versions in a week. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 There is no way this is going to happen. You know, it's ok to have strange thoughts pop into your head and not start threads about them 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 MP is friends with Neil actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I think its time they hang it up...go out on a high note. Will surely be missed tho. ♪♪♪♪♪♪ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Not a bad idea...if Portnoy is kept in check. Good luck. You'll have faux rush death metel versions in a week. Mick He might be respectful... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Not a bad idea...if Portnoy is kept in check. Good luck. You'll have faux rush death metel versions in a week. Mick He might be respectful... he might be.....i just can't stand the guy whatsoever. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrobyn Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Wow really!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Stupid is as stupid does. yup, a totally forrestgumpian idea 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Geddy and Alex, once this tour is over and if Rush does retire, forming a Rush "tribute act" with Mike Portnoy or someone else on drums. It wound't be the real Rush, but I feel like if Alex and Geddy, especially Geddy, truly do not want to end it, this could be a good option for them. If it does happen, I already know damn well that this won't be the "real" Rush, but with 2/3 of the Holy Trifecta of Rock n' Roll, it'll come close to it.I've agued for years that they should use a different drummer on tour -- one who actually enjoys playing live and shows it -- but it's really too late for even that now, given Ged's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 as long as they don't tour as rush I'm fine with whatever they do. and anyone who thinks alex/geddy would allow MP any creative input is crazy. from what I can tell MP will dick around with his peers but he's not going to treat his idols the same way he treated the dream theater guys. that's why liquid tension experiment was so cool and probably the last MP project that was worth a shit...no one was gonna tell tony levin how to play his instrument. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I guess it's an ok idea but it's not gonna happen. Honestly I wish Alex would do stand-up comedy because god damn he's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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