hcm Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I am getting teary eyed again this morning. What a great run for these guys. I am surprised that Geddy was not aware Neil was come down. Thanks Bill for scoping to the end so I could see it all unfold live. 3
Ron2112 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Right. By all means, we should read a likely spur-of-the-moment decision to run down and take a bow as a sign of a permanent career decision. Its the end of the tour. They'll be back.
HalfwayToGone Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Neil and his family live within driving distance, and it was the last show of the tour. I'd be shocked if his wife and daughter were not there, and they probably had at least some sort of lingering schmoozing to do before indefinitely closing up shop. No need to run to a tour bus and get quickly to the next bike run staging area. Just a drive home with the family to sleep in his own comfy bed. As much as Neil has a reputation for avoiding fans and aftershow hanging out, he does occasionally stay for such things, and this would be a likely occasion for him to stay and honor the end of an era--how could he not? Who knows? Maybe he even had fun partying after the show before going home. I'm with Ron2112 on the "reading too much into this" wagon. It's the end of the tour, and barring any last-minute change of heart to go play a handful of shows outside N. America, it's probably the last big extended road trip, but I'm expecting this isn't the last we hear of Rush. 2
madrushian Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) The goodbye to the United States Does leave open the idea of International Dates after a Hiatus Edited August 2, 2015 by madrushian
bordercollie Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 https://pbs.twimg.co...FaUUwAAzfdM.jpgThat might be the greatest Rush photo I have seen. :ebert: Wow! Look at the smiles! That is a classic. Thanks for posting this one, Snaked. In the past, I've asked the question here and elsewhere: "Suppose one night Neil came to the front of the stage and spoke to the audience....?" That scenario almost happened!!Technically it did. Geddy's mic faintly catches Neil saying BYE BYE. 1
snowdog212 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Did he ever come out at the end of any other tours? 1
FountainOfSyrinx Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 https://youtu.be/KOWBLOuLIDU?t=5m41sI've been alive for half of their career, and I cried. This can't be the end. I refuse to believe it.
LaFellaStrangiato Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 They may be back, but never in the way that we've become accustomed to experiencing them. On that level, it's over, and those of us that were there to experience the show and that moment know exactly what I'm talking about.
GabesCavesOfIce Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Neil and his family live within driving distance, and it was the last show of the tour. I'd be shocked if his wife and daughter were not there, and they probably had at least some sort of lingering schmoozing to do before indefinitely closing up shop. No need to run to a tour bus and get quickly to the next bike run staging area. Just a drive home with the family to sleep in his own comfy bed. As much as Neil has a reputation for avoiding fans and aftershow hanging out, he does occasionally stay for such things, and this would be a likely occasion for him to stay and honor the end of an era--how could he not? Who knows? Maybe he even had fun partying after the show before going home. I'm with Ron2112 on the "reading too much into this" wagon. It's the end of the tour, and barring any last-minute change of heart to go play a handful of shows outside N. America, it's probably the last big extended road trip, but I'm expecting this isn't the last we hear of Rush. Great post HTG. I agree, until we know more, all we know is what they have told us over and over again (thanks Neil...Young)! That it ain't over until the amazing drummer sings... Regarding NEP taking a bow last nite, I had a great periscope side stage view, and he sprinted from the stage front, all the way to the back of the stage and down the stairs. As fast as ever. Perhaps he thought Marshall was eating his pastrami sandwich. 2
x1yyz Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Regarding NEP taking a bow last nite, I had a great periscope side stage view, and he sprinted from the stage front, all the way to the back of the stage and down the stairs. As fast as ever. Perhaps he thought Marshall was eating his pastrami sandwich. :D 1
Principled Man Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 https://pbs.twimg.co...FaUUwAAzfdM.jpgThat might be the greatest Rush photo I have seen. :ebert: Wow! Look at the smiles! That is a classic. Thanks for posting this one, Snaked. In the past, I've asked the question here and elsewhere: "Suppose one night Neil came to the front of the stage and spoke to the audience....?" That scenario almost happened!! Technically it did. Geddy's mic faintly catches Neil saying BYE BYE. If he had actually spoke directly into the mic, I don't think anyone would have heard him. The crowd would have absolutely exploded in jubilation..... :laughing guy: :laughing guy: 2
Ancient Ways Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Right. By all means, we should read a likely spur-of-the-moment decision to run down and take a bow as a sign of a permanent career decision. Its the end of the tour. They'll be back.Having a camera ready was not a spur of the moment decision.
Principled Man Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Right. By all means, we should read a likely spur-of-the-moment decision to run down and take a bow as a sign of a permanent career decision. Its the end of the tour. They'll be back.Having a camera ready was not a spur of the moment decision. We won't for sure until someone asks him.
Ancient Ways Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Right. By all means, we should read a likely spur-of-the-moment decision to run down and take a bow as a sign of a permanent career decision. Its the end of the tour. They'll be back.Having a camera ready was not a spur of the moment decision. We won't for sure until someone asks him.You either plan to have a camera or you don't. Drummers just don't have cameras sitting around by accident.
cygnify Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 lots of drummers in attendance last night (Doane, Chad, Taylor, Neil, Stewart?) Danny Carey was also spotted sitting with Chad and Taylor http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLa9TXoUMAEWABC.jpg 3
motozeke Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Last night was magical. Last time or not, there'll never be another Rush show like it for me. So deeply grateful I could participate and be there to experience it. Life is good! 1
snowdog212 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Right. By all means, we should read a likely spur-of-the-moment decision to run down and take a bow as a sign of a permanent career decision. Its the end of the tour. They'll be back.Having a camera ready was not a spur of the moment decision. We won't for sure until someone asks him.Interested to see the 1st post tour interview with Alex or Geddy 1
Union 5-3992 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/121/1217966/hero-worship-beyond-watchmen-20120203050550056.jpg
Crimsonmistymemory Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I lost my periscope feed just at the end but was tracking all the posts on TRF. My take is that Neil has to show that he realizes the significance of the last R40 show (not as the end of it all) and wanted to do something special. Or he had been pining for a way to shock Alex into speachlessness as pay back for when Alex did the famous (and my favorite) Blah Blah Blah acceptance speech at the RRHOF. Which was the best acceptance speech of all times but was a surprise to Geddy & Neil. I still remember their faces as Alex brought the house down. Anyhoo I feel this was a wonderful ending of another chapter in the Novel of Rush but not the end of the book.
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