presto123 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't see why Geddy and Alex can't just tour without Neil. They don't even need to replace him. Half of their show is already triggered, what's one more step on the pedal? So you want them to program Neil's drum parts with a drum machine......haha.....the machine would probably explode and come back with a "cannot compute" error message. This post is just dumb trying to downplay Neil's contribution to the band. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 It is strange to me to think that either Alex or Geddy would be anything but happy for Neil. If that's the case, it isn't Neil that is the selfish prick. Perfect posting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't see why Geddy and Alex can't just tour without Neil. They don't even need to replace him. Half of their show is already triggered, what's one more step on the pedal? So you want them to program Neil's drum parts with a drum machine......haha.....the machine would probably explode and come back with a "cannot compute" error message. This post is just dumb trying to downplay Neil's contribution to the band. What contribution? Drummers are like roaches. There's always more where they came from. It's us bass players that rule the world. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokkamom Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't see why Geddy and Alex can't just tour without Neil. They don't even need to replace him. Half of their show is already triggered, what's one more step on the pedal? So you want them to program Neil's drum parts with a drum machine......haha.....the machine would probably explode and come back with a "cannot compute" error message. This post is just dumb trying to downplay Neil's contribution to the band. Neil should just donate Doofus and Dingus, I'm sure between the two of them it can be pulled off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't see why Geddy and Alex can't just tour without Neil. They don't even need to replace him. Half of their show is already triggered, what's one more step on the pedal? So you want them to program Neil's drum parts with a drum machine......haha.....the machine would probably explode and come back with a "cannot compute" error message. This post is just dumb trying to downplay Neil's contribution to the band. What contribution? Drummers are like roaches. There's always more where they came from. It's us bass players that rule the world. BASS PLAYERS! :laughing guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patjnev Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Alex Lifeson was asked today of his opinion on the recent deveopments , his response was .... BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't see why Geddy and Alex can't just tour without Neil. They don't even need to replace him. Half of their show is already triggered, what's one more step on the pedal? So you want them to program Neil's drum parts with a drum machine......haha.....the machine would probably explode and come back with a "cannot compute" error message. This post is just dumb trying to downplay Neil's contribution to the band.But not as dumb as missing a joke when it's right in front of your eyes. ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) Honestly? I think Geddy's just parsing his words, and is actually frustrated and annoyed about the way it was done. ALL signs at this point clearly show Neil is now RETIRED. Period. Edited December 8, 2015 by upstateNYfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 What do you call a bass player without a girlfriend? A: Homeless :laughing guy: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 ...something tells me this contradiction between Neil and Geddy's statements is going to turn into a PR nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressure/Hopenosis Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Ged tries the "Jedi mind trick" Neil: I'm retiredGed: No you're notNeil: Maybe I'm not??? Let the man have his day without trying to put words in his mouth... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 It is strange to me to think that either Alex or Geddy would be anything but happy for Neil. If that's the case, it isn't Neil that is the selfish prick. I don't think it's right for us to judge ANY of them in this situation since we're not privy to the conversations they've had between each other. I seriously doubt Ged or Al would be pissed simply because Neil wants to retire. It may well be though that Neil had initially agreed that after the tour ended, he'd discuss it with the other guys first before actually deciding and talking to the press about it. He might have since forgotten about that agreement OR perhaps Geddy misunderstood and *thought* that was the plan, whereas Neil assumed that imminent retirement was understood all along. Again, we don't know enough of the internal dialogue to know what the real cause of any friction may be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Something tells me Geddy knows more than we do about what Neil is thinking. Time will tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 It is strange to me to think that either Alex or Geddy would be anything but happy for Neil. If that's the case, it isn't Neil that is the selfish prick. I wasn't expecting Geddy or Alex to be mad at Neil for retiring at all actually. I just thought that it could be possible that the two of them were dissapointed in the fact that Neil was not up-front about it from the beginning and confirmed it was the last tour. Instead, he kept them and all of us in limbo and only recently as a passing comment said "Oh by the way I'm considering myself retired". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Honestly? I think Geddy's just parsing his words, and is actually frustrated and annoyed about the way it was done. ALL signs at this point clearly show Neil is now RETIRED. Period. Yep. Hes done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Ged tries the "Jedi mind trick" Neil: I'm retiredGed: No you're notNeil: Maybe I'm not??? Let the man have his day without trying to put words in his mouth... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just get Earl to replace Neil. He doesn't have to learn forty years of music since he already knows it. It would be a win/win for all involved, and we would have a star within our midst. You are so sweet! I am flattered!Could you imagine drummer tryouts for Rush?There are so many better drummers in the world than me!That being said I better hit my drum room!! Time for some Hemispheres in your honor!! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Ged tries the "Jedi mind trick" Neil: I'm retiredGed: No you're notNeil: Maybe I'm not??? Let the man have his day without trying to put words in his mouth... Epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 This is getting to sound more and more like a Joe Perry/ Steven Tyler thing...not good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't see why Geddy and Alex can't just tour without Neil. They don't even need to replace him. Half of their show is already triggered, what's one more step on the pedal? So you want them to program Neil's drum parts with a drum machine......haha.....the machine would probably explode and come back with a "cannot compute" error message. This post is just dumb trying to downplay Neil's contribution to the band. What contribution? Drummers are like roaches. There's always more where they came from. It's us bass players that rule the world. BASS PLAYERS! :laughing guy: Absolutely we rule the world. Without us, the drummers wouldn't be able to keep time. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Geddy should just play drums. He could just add that to everything else he does on tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdistortion Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 why do I have this sinking feeling that Dave Grohls gonna be knocking on Alex/Geddy's door.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 why do I have this sinking feeling that Dave Grohls gonna be knocking on Alex/Geddy's door..I doubt that, Dave's band is much more famous and popular than Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 why do I have this sinking feeling that Dave Grohls gonna be knocking on Alex/Geddy's door.. Isn't his mommy and Geddy's mommy good friends? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just get Earl to replace Neil. He doesn't have to learn forty years of music since he already knows it. It would be a win/win for all involved, and we would have a star within our midst. You are so sweet! I am flattered!Could you imagine drummer tryouts for Rush?There are so many better drummers in the world than me!That being said I better hit my drum room!! Time for some Hemispheres in your honor!! :)So yes mission accomplished. Strangely enough I must have some "bad wood" or your motivation made me hit the skins harder! I broke a NP 747 on "Book 2" and then cracked the other one in half on "La Villa!" RUSH ON! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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