toymaker Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It's hard, ain't it? One of my very best friends can't stand them. Can't even get her to watch the documentary. What have you done in attempts to make them see the error of their perception? Any success stories? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I thought this was about TRF members at first... As far as the "real" question I have never convinced anyone to love Rush other than my kids and it was only by allowing them to hear their music and taking them each to a show. My son is a musician and he really appreciates them of course... :) Edited June 11, 2015 by Narps 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Why do you care if your friend doesn't like Rush? I have a friend that likes Alter Bridge. I can't stand them. We respect that (in this instance) we don't like the same thing. We are still friends. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Look, there's no gettin' around it, Rush was an acquired taste back in the day. How many of my Zep/VH/Priest/Maiden/Crue/Whatever hard rock fans always said (Yeah, Peart's the man on the skins, but man...can't stand Geddy's voice). That falsetto turned a lot of rockers off. But once you do - if you do - acquire the taste...there's no going back. :) If there are two frontmen whose vocals are readily, immediately, identified by virtually any casual rock fan who's worth their salt, it's Geddy Lee and Freddie Mercury. For better or worse. :) Edited June 11, 2015 by Bard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I don't give a sh**! I win "In The End". :rush: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I actually like that one friend I know doesn't like Rush - particularly Geddy, his nose, and his voice. It makes for a lot of funny conversation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My dear roommate. His dad has the inside scoops, but he himself has no love for Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Why do you care if your friend doesn't like Rush? I have a friend that likes Alter Bridge. I can't stand them. We respect that (in this instance) we don't like the same thing. We are still friends. Yep, I have two good friends that love Primus. It ain't happening with me. But we are good close friends and music is never a thing to lose a great friendship over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Look, there's no gettin' around it, Rush was an acquired taste back in the day. How many of my Zep/VH/Priest/Maiden/Crue/Whatever hard rock fans always said (Yeah, Peart's the man on the skins, but man...can't stand Geddy's voice). That falsetto turned a lot of rockers off. But once you do - if you do - acquire the taste...there's no going back. :) If there are two frontmen whose vocals are readily, immediately, identified by virtually any casual rock fan who's worth their salt, it's Geddy Lee and Freddie Mercury. For good or worse. :) Just to clarify, Geddy didn't sing using falsetto in the 70s (very rarely after as well) apart from a little bit of Rivendell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 How many of my Zep/VH/Priest/Maiden/Crue/Whatever hard rock fans always said (Yeah, Peart's the man on the skins, but man...can't stand Geddy's voice).That falsetto turned a lot of rockers off. Ray Daniels is that you? lol I agree, Geddy's voice (and image) back in the day worked against Rush.Their success was the result of great music and relentless touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 But once you do - if you do - acquire the taste...there's no going back. :) This is really the truth of the matter. There are a few polarizing bands and personalities in this world and I would put Rush in that category especially back in the day. "I kind of like Rush" :tsk: Nah. Don't hear that one much if any. For me its like also being a Stern fan. Folks "get it" and love him or hate his guts... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It's hard, ain't it? One of my very best friends can't stand them. Can't even get her to watch the documentary. What have you done in attempts to make them see the error of their perception? Any success stories?Broken beer bottle to the neck, then I piss on their grave while crying thinking "why couldn't you give The Big Money a chance"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 It's hard, ain't it? One of my very best friends can't stand them. Can't even get her to watch the documentary. What have you done in attempts to make them see the error of their perception? Any success stories?Broken beer bottle to the neck, then I piss on their grave while crying thinking "why couldn't you give The Big Money a chance"? That doesn't sound like a success story . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Why do you care if your friend doesn't like Rush? I have a friend that likes Alter Bridge. I can't stand them. We respect that (in this instance) we don't like the same thing. We are still friends. You are, of course, very wrong about Alter Bridge! ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't try to force people to love rush. It won't work and will only make them go from dislike to hate. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I don't care what my friends think of my taste, just as I don't care about many here who hate on mine. Which is lucky coz Rush get more hate than Toto or Springsteen in my everyday life. Which is a shame for them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't try to force people to love rush. It won't work and will only make them go from dislike to hate. :goodone: Yep, And most of them have only heard what is played on the radio. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Look, there's no gettin' around it, Rush was an acquired taste back in the day. How many of my Zep/VH/Priest/Maiden/Crue/Whatever hard rock fans always said (Yeah, Peart's the man on the skins, but man...can't stand Geddy's voice). That falsetto turned a lot of rockers off. But once you do - if you do - acquire the taste...there's no going back. :) If there are two frontmen whose vocals are readily, immediately, identified by virtually any casual rock fan who's worth their salt, it's Geddy Lee and Freddie Mercury. For good or worse. :) Just to clarify, Geddy didn't sing using falsetto in the 70s (very rarely after as well) apart from a little bit of Rivendell. No doubt. But his range is so high, people THINK he did/does. One of the things that's brought up a lot about Rush. ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I don't care what my friends think of my taste, just as I don't care about many here who hate on mine. Which is lucky coz Rush get more hate than Toto or Springsteen in my everyday life. Which is a shame for them. Yes, Its nothing to lose a friend over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Look, there's no gettin' around it, Rush was an acquired taste back in the day. How many of my Zep/VH/Priest/Maiden/Crue/Whatever hard rock fans always said (Yeah, Peart's the man on the skins, but man...can't stand Geddy's voice). That falsetto turned a lot of rockers off. But once you do - if you do - acquire the taste...there's no going back. :) If there are two frontmen whose vocals are readily, immediately, identified by virtually any casual rock fan who's worth their salt, it's Geddy Lee and Freddie Mercury. For good or worse. :) Just to clarify, Geddy didn't sing using falsetto in the 70s (very rarely after as well) apart from a little bit of Rivendell. No doubt. But his range is so high, people THINK he did/does. One of the things that's brought up a lot about Rush. ;) It's odd...the first time I played MP, I heard his voice and I was sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Look, there's no gettin' around it, Rush was an acquired taste back in the day. How many of my Zep/VH/Priest/Maiden/Crue/Whatever hard rock fans always said (Yeah, Peart's the man on the skins, but man...can't stand Geddy's voice). That falsetto turned a lot of rockers off. But once you do - if you do - acquire the taste...there's no going back. :) If there are two frontmen whose vocals are readily, immediately, identified by virtually any casual rock fan who's worth their salt, it's Geddy Lee and Freddie Mercury. For good or worse. :) Just to clarify, Geddy didn't sing using falsetto in the 70s (very rarely after as well) apart from a little bit of Rivendell. No doubt. But his range is so high, people THINK he did/does. One of the things that's brought up a lot about Rush. ;) He needed to cry out supplication. The music demanded it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't try to force people to love rush. It won't work and will only make them go from dislike to hate. :goodone: Yep, And most of them have only heard what is played on the radio.Yep. Its not like playing Journey's greatest hits for somebody. Rush is very different and over most folks heads... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't try to force people to love rush. It won't work and will only make them go from dislike to hate. :goodone: Yep, And most of them have only heard what is played on the radio. LOL. And there's those fans who only know Rush via Tom Sawyer. And those guys that only know Van Halen via Jump. Arrgh. That's why we gotta stand through the radio hits at the shows, the songs we've heard a hundred times live, and we'd literally kill for a deep cut like Cut to the Chase or Chemistry or Afterimages or whatever, but no...no, that bastard The Casual Fan has GOT to hear Tom Sawyer and Spirit of Radio and Limelight because that's what they know. Sigh. ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I don't care what my friends think of my taste, just as I don't care about many here who hate on mine. Which is lucky coz Rush get more hate than Toto or Springsteen in my everyday life. Which is a shame for them. Yes, Its nothing to lose a friend over. I have friends though who do try to make me feel stupid for liking classic rock as much as I do. But ignoring them saved me from Nickleback, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit. Mock me for Toto...but I sure am glad I ain't a fan of them. (I do like LP's first two albums though). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Don't try to force people to love rush. It won't work and will only make them go from dislike to hate. :goodone: Yep, And most of them have only heard what is played on the radio. LOL. And there's those fans who only know Rush via Tom Sawyer. And those guys that only know Van Halen via Jump. Arrgh. That's why we gotta stand through the radio hits at the shows, the songs we've heard a hundred times live, and we'd literally kill for a deep cut like Cut to the Chase or Chemistry or Afterimages or whatever, but no...no, that bastard The Casual Fan has GOT to hear Tom Sawyer and Spirit of Radio and Limelight because that's what they know. Sigh. ;) Tom Sawyer is a great example of Rush to be honest. Anything of 1984 makes me gag. Don't ask me why, I love AOR, cheese and synth rock but that album makes me gag. Wasn't a fan until I noticed the love here for Van Halen and started with the debut. Wowsers! Edited June 11, 2015 by Segue Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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