Tony R Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It makes me smile when Geddy Lee declares that his voice is a lot better now. The vocals on that video are fantastic, every word enunciated and clear, powerful and passionate. Of course Lifeson and Peart are nailing it too and they really were a power trio without equal. I quite like some early Montrose,( Foghat not at all)but they must have wondered what they'd got themselves into going on after that force of nature. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) It was must have been a weird (transition) time for Rush... if this show was as mentioned above (opening for two other bands in a small theater), this show was played 6 months AFTER they sold out three nights in Massey Hall, Toronto, (and recorded a live album) with about 3,000 each night. Weird, going from that, to kickin' out of the 3 hole with a 30 minute set... But, after this tour, I don't think they ever opened up for anyone again. I think they did a double-bill with Foghat on a small section of the AFTK Tour, but not sure... Anyone know??? Edited January 14, 2016 by Thunder Bay Rush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 SunAug 261979Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX, USARush Point Blank Foghat Pat Travers Band Billy Thorpe Little River Band Joan Jett and the Blackhe...SunAug 191979Comiskey Park in Chicago, IL, USARush The Tubes Foghat RoadmasterSatDec 111976The Palladium in New York, NY, USARush Foghat Mother’s FinestFriDec 101976Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, USARush Montrose FoghatThuDec 91976Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, MA, USARush James Gang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 There was nobody like Rush - the chops, the great songs, the out of left field lyrics, Geddy's voice - and the sincerity .. They were just being themselves, it was amazing .. Alex was so inspired and fiery, and Neil was more reckless and loose .. The intro to Anthem is some of my favorite drumming from Neil .. Does anyone know if they were opening for another band that night ?? - I mean, it seems logical considering what Geddy says at the beginning of 2112Foghat and Montrose. Can you imagine? Wow. Foghat was my first concert (saw 'em in '78...Judas Priest opened)...and saw Rush early the next year. I would loved to have seen them on the same bill. I got to see Foghat in 1978 with Sweet opening (Love is Like Oxygen was the "hit" of the day hahaha!) And I saw Montrose open for Foreigner...these three bands would have been a pretty wild show! They DID do some crazy pairings way back then... I was Motorhead open for Ozzy in 81, Saw Scorpions and Riot open for Rainbow, Maiden and Priest, Gary Moore (with Ian Paice on drums) and Krokus open for Def Leppard in 1983. It seems like the jam bands are the only ones REALLY sharing the stage anymore... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It seems like the jam bands are the only ones REALLY sharing the stage anymore... I think that's true too- and it seems like it's treated with more of the ethos that jazz musicians have- so-and-so from this band comes onstage to play a few songs with that band, et cetera...a real cross-pollination of sound, and a collective pool of ideas. I love that kind of thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamrahai Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It seems like the jam bands are the only ones REALLY sharing the stage anymore... I think that's true too- and it seems like it's treated with more of the ethos that jazz musicians have- so-and-so from this band comes onstage to play a few songs with that band, et cetera...a real cross-pollination of sound, and a collective pool of ideas. I love that kind of thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It seems like the jam bands are the only ones REALLY sharing the stage anymore... I think that's true too- and it seems like it's treated with more of the ethos that jazz musicians have- so-and-so from this band comes onstage to play a few songs with that band, et cetera...a real cross-pollination of sound, and a collective pool of ideas. I love that kind of thing. Yeah....Dave Matthews is known for pulling guys from the opening band on stage with him.... I saw Bob Weir come on stage with the Allman Brothers a few years back, too...All good stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitten Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 That's a fantastic vid, only had time to listen to a few minutes of it but the sound is great, even on my crappy laptop. Looking forward to watching the whole thing.You just can't beat the energy coming off the band - awesome, cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That's a fantastic vid, only had time to listen to a few minutes of it but the sound is great, even on my crappy laptop. Looking forward to watching the whole thing.You just can't beat the energy coming off the band - awesome, cheers Welcome to the forum Mitten ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitten Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That's a fantastic vid, only had time to listen to a few minutes of it but the sound is great, even on my crappy laptop. Looking forward to watching the whole thing.You just can't beat the energy coming off the band - awesome, cheers Welcome to the forum Mitten ! thanks Lucas. Long time Rushaholic from the UK. Don't post much on the interweb but like to keep up with all things Rush-related :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthemic Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 those screams are hilarious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 SunAug 261979Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX, USARush Point Blank Foghat Pat Travers Band Billy Thorpe Little River Band Joan Jett and the Blackhe...SunAug 191979Comiskey Park in Chicago, IL, USARush The Tubes Foghat RoadmasterSatDec 111976The Palladium in New York, NY, USARush Foghat Mother’s FinestFriDec 101976Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, USARush Montrose FoghatThuDec 91976Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, MA, USARush James GangWhat's the significance of those dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 SunAug 261979Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX, USARush Point Blank Foghat Pat Travers Band Billy Thorpe Little River Band Joan Jett and the Blackhe...SunAug 191979Comiskey Park in Chicago, IL, USARush The Tubes Foghat RoadmasterSatDec 111976The Palladium in New York, NY, USARush Foghat Mother’s FinestFriDec 101976Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, USARush Montrose FoghatThuDec 91976Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, MA, USARush James GangWhat's the significance of those dates? I think it's a response to "But, after this tour, I don't think they ever opened up for anyone again." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 SunAug 261979Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX, USARush Point Blank Foghat Pat Travers Band Billy Thorpe Little River Band Joan Jett and the Blackhe...SunAug 191979Comiskey Park in Chicago, IL, USARush The Tubes Foghat RoadmasterSatDec 111976The Palladium in New York, NY, USARush Foghat Mother’s FinestFriDec 101976Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, USARush Montrose FoghatThuDec 91976Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, MA, USARush James GangWhat's the significance of those dates? I think it's a response to "But, after this tour, I don't think they ever opened up for anyone again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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