Segue Myles Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 To me if that article doesn't tell the story that this band is done touring.......i give up diehards. MickYou must have missed the memo. No negativity Tuesday we are calling today.... :codger: I burned the memo. :rfl: Glad I wasn't sipping my :d13: when I read this one... Thanks brother. Needed that I want some Pepsi! *stamps hind legs* You have front legs? :D Of course? How else could a unicorn tap dance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 To me if that article doesn't tell the story that this band is done touring.......i give up diehards. MickYou must have missed the memo. No negativity Tuesday we are calling today.... :codger: I burned the memo. :rfl: Glad I wasn't sipping my :d13: when I read this one... Thanks brother. Needed that I want some Pepsi! *stamps hind legs* You have front legs? :D Of course? How else could a unicorn tap dance? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n2VVTUXHgA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks for posting. Great article and some pretty heavy info there. Really sounds like this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Because it is. :/ They're just trying to be humble about it. And allow for small probabilities of one-offs and rare appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I've seen them enough, thanks. No, you haven't. Get back out there and see them......NOW. :gumby: No, I really have and I was lucky enough to see them when they were amazing. :) On Hemisphere tour? I did. They were. And the tours prior to that. Yes, Hemispheres. They were also amazing on the PeW tour. For me, the beginning of their decline started with the MP tour. I'm telling you, they lost their mojo when Alex cut his hair. :) For me it was all over when Neil shaved his porntache. They became just anoher Canadian Psuedo prog band. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother of all machines Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Good interview. Interesting that they rank CA so high in their lexicon. But it all points to the same apparent inevitability. Alex and Neil are hurting. Still, it's good that at least some possibility of a Euro R40 leg remains in 2016 for the Euro fans. Clearly, as has been rumored, it simply comes down to Alex and Neil's physical endurance. I'm totally on board with a new album and no tour behind it, but there's no money in that. But they don't really do things for the money either. I will happily take a new Rush studio album over another tour. I think there is an issue with the tour that many fans (example, me) find themselves extremely in disadvantage considering they aint coming to their country. If i have to pick, i prefer them to do an album. Though, i know the decission has been taken, but an album would at least say like "hey guys, sorry i couldnt go there, at least heres a last goodbye!" Edited May 19, 2015 by mother of all machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I absolutely agree that longevity wise, an album would be higher priority than a tour. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdog212 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) My eye went straight to Toto on the front cover.Where do you see Dorthys dog? Edited May 20, 2015 by snowdog212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 My eye went straight to Toto on the front cover. http://rs2img.memecdn.com/Asian-girl-scare_o_135342.gif 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 The other thing that's unusual with this article is that it has mostly older pictures. I was surprised at that. In a good way. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill1971 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thank you for posting. Interesting read. Seems like nothing is set or out of the question. Another album a European tour. Then again, maybe they hang it up. Geddy is still ready to go though, sadly Yes is in need of a new bassist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Did anyone else here pick up a touch of resentment here and there when it came to Neil? They're Canadian. Therefore, they're incapable of resentment. ;) Seriously, this interview should put to rest any notions that the "last tour of this magnitude" quote in the press release was simply a ploy to spur ticket sales before the next world tour they're already plotting. Bottom line is they don't know what the future holds for Rush. They may have enough fun on these dates that they want to hit Europe next year. But it still sounds like the odds - physical pain, family longing, and burn out - are against it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Did anyone else here pick up a touch of resentment here and there when it came to Neil?They're Canadian. Therefore, they're incapable of resentment. ;) Hey! I resent that! Oh, who am I kidding. No I don't. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday's Gone Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks for sharing this interview. I wanted to go to sleep but then I found this so I had to read it I'm surprised they were willing to tell so much about their current situation. They can still play so well, I had no idea about Alex's arthrisis and Neil's tendonitis. I discovered Rush less than a year ago (I'm young and french, that's why) so I've never seen them live but I'll be happy whatever they do, their music has already brought me so much joy :) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks for sharing this interview. I wanted to go to sleep but then I found this so I had to read it I'm surprised they were willing to tell so much about their current situation. They can still play so well, I had no idea about Alex's arthrisis and Neil's tendonitis. I discovered Rush less than a year ago (I'm young and french, that's why) so I've never seen them live but I'll be happy whatever they do, their music has already brought me so much joy :) May I ask where in France you live? And are there many Rush fans in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday's Gone Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I live in a small town somewhere in the red zone called "Loiret". http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/Loiret-Position.svg/langfr-280px-Loiret-Position.svg.png To answer your other question, every person I've talked to about Rush had never heard of them. But that must be like 30 people so I don't know how many Rush fans there are in France. Most of those I told are people my age (I'm 20) who have no interest in that kind of music so it's not really surprising. I just don't know any myself 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Geddy has lousy taste in their own music. Except for his remark on Neurotica. That was spot on, I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I live in a small town somewhere in the red zone called "Loiret". http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/Loiret-Position.svg/langfr-280px-Loiret-Position.svg.png To answer your other question, every person I've talked to about Rush had never heard of them. But that must be like 30 people so I don't know how many Rush fans there are in France. Most of those I told are people my age (I'm 20) who have no interest in that kind of music so it's not really surprising. I just don't know any myself The Loire Valley is gorgeous. My sister visited there years ago when she went to school in Aix-en Provence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 The one thing I got from this interview was a sense of sadness from the guys. Perhaps even a little anger at the ageing process. I've seen tough guys weep when they retire from a factory job. There is an inevitability about that word - retirement - that signals an ending. A step closer to death: counting down of a life. Imagine what they must be going through, even forgetting the physical issues. Forty years as a creative team, family in all but name, and then to call it a day. That must hurt. Very badly. I don't know any of them, but I hope they are all okay when the day comes. Looks like it's not so far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnify Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I live in a small town somewhere in the red zone called "Loiret". http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/Loiret-Position.svg/langfr-280px-Loiret-Position.svg.png To answer your other question, every person I've talked to about Rush had never heard of them. But that must be like 30 people so I don't know how many Rush fans there are in France. Most of those I told are people my age (I'm 20) who have no interest in that kind of music so it's not really surprising. I just don't know any myself My wife is French - and had never heard of Rush before we met. In fact, none of her friends had ever heard of Rush either. I don't think it's because French people don't like this type of music (they were all familiar with other rock bands that I like), but Rush has never really been promoted in France heavily. I think they have only played there once (Le Zenith in Paris on the Roll The Bones tour 1991/2, I believe.) We're headed to France this summer (kids visit grandparents, etc.) and I will be watching some shows on Periscope in the middle of the night! So, the concentration of Rush fandom will go up 100% :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 That scan on the first page was a great read, thanks! Can't wait for my show on July 17th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Geddy has lousy taste in their own music. Except for his remark on Neurotica. That was spot on, I think. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke1 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Great article thanks for that. Still amazes me the quality of CA, 38 years into a bands career, that is just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Geddy has lousy taste in their own music. Except for his remark on Neurotica. That was spot on, I think. what did he say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Digital Man Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Someone mentioned Yes earlier but there's some sad news that Chris Squire has a type of Leukemia and they have a dep bassist for the next tour, let's hope he makes a full recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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