g under p Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 A friend asked me the other day who is my top Band? I for the very first time hesitated in giving my answer but after some thought gave the usual answer RUSH. My hesitation came from the thought that this band for all I know will probably never tour together again. We will be lucky if they ever produce another studio album together if they never do any of the latter...... Will you fans STILL consider RUSH to be your #1 band? Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Probably, but I prefer listening to other bands, now. Although I do look totally forward to my next Rush binge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I consider 2 bands to be my favorites: I'll give you 3 guesses as to which 2 :D Having said that, I'm not always in the mood for them. I go on hot and cold streaks with all music. But even on a cold streak I don't like them less, I'm just not listening to them as often. There is a world of other music out there, after all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think Rush will always be my favorite band. Even through periods where I didn't listen to them much I would still consider them at the top. At this point in time there's so much history with them and they've been such a big part of my life for so long I don't think much of anything could knock them off of the top tier. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 no.......but they're in my top 10 Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 RUSH all day, everyday! Except the ten hours a day my cigar and jazz lounge is open...then it's Thelonious Monk or Buddy Rich cats like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Rush has never been my #1 band, so the short answer is no. (The Beatles occupy that spot btw) The long answer is: Rush will always be #2. Like LedRush said, I too go through phases of listening or not listening to them. Same with all the bands I like. And like LedRush said, I don't like them less just because I am not listening to them on any given day. I rotate bands. There is just too much out there to listen to. But Rush certainly turns up on my playlist far more than a lot of bands. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Without getting overly sappy, I think Rush goes beyond just the music because their fanbase identifies with them so deeply. They're like 'Nerd Heroes' to many of us. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I consider 2 bands to be my favorites: I'll give you 3 guesses as to which 2 :D I would say Stravinsky and uhhhhhh.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctbadger Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Rush has been my #1 since 1983. I don't see that ever changing. Especially as I get older I find myself not liking/understanding the current music scene. And unfortunately rock seems to be fading in popularity. But my interests are relatively diverse, top 10 musicians/groups (not necessarily rock) 1. Rush (definitely #1) #2 through #10 are in no particular order. 2. Pink Floyd (+Waters & Gilmour solo efforts)3. U24. REM5. Buddy Guy6. Jimmy Buffett7. Iron Maiden8. Billy Joel9. Porcupine Tree10. Foo Fighters 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Oh sure, Rush always has been my favorite band and always will be. That won't change just because they retire. I may listen to other music, but the bulk of my playlist consists of Rush. The bulk of my cd collection is Rush. The bulk of my record collection was Rush. You get the idea. ;) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Oh sure, Rush always has been my favorite band and always will be. That won't change just because they retire. I may listen to other music, but the bulk of my playlist consists of Rush. The bulk of my cd collection is Rush. The bulk of my record collection was Rush. You get the idea. ;)Sounds like you may need an intervention. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 My top 2 are always 1. Rush2. Triumph changes after that 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Rush has been my #1 since 1983. I don't see that ever changing. Especially as I get older I find myself not liking/understanding the current music scene. And unfortunately rock seems to be fading in popularity. But my interests are relatively diverse, top 10 musicians/groups (not necessarily rock) 1. Rush (definitely #1) #2 through #10 are in no particular order. 2. Pink Floyd (+Waters & Gilmour solo efforts)3. U24. REM5. Buddy Guy6. Jimmy Buffett7. Iron Maiden8. Billy Joel9. Porcupine Tree10. Foo FightersThat is quite a diverse list... Jimmy Buffett comes out of nowhere :) Diversity is good. When there were actually record stores still around, I enjoyed the looks on the clerks faces when I took an oddball pile of albums up to the counter. "my, my you have interesting tastes". well thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Oh sure, Rush always has been my favorite band and always will be. That won't change just because they retire. I may listen to other music, but the bulk of my playlist consists of Rush. The bulk of my cd collection is Rush. The bulk of my record collection was Rush. You get the idea. ;)Sounds like you may need an intervention. ;)C'mon...did you not read the line "I may listen to other music" ? I do. I have a vast extensive collection of music that I enjoy. Rush just occupies the pinnacle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Yes, Rush is still my #1 band now. I can't say they'll always be, though. As crummy as today's music is, you never know…there may be someone better someday. And Billy Joel and Elton John are really growing on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Rush has been my #1 since 1983. I don't see that ever changing. Especially as I get older I find myself not liking/understanding the current music scene. And unfortunately rock seems to be fading in popularity. But my interests are relatively diverse, top 10 musicians/groups (not necessarily rock) 1. Rush (definitely #1) #2 through #10 are in no particular order. 2. Pink Floyd (+Waters & Gilmour solo efforts)3. U24. REM5. Buddy Guy6. Jimmy Buffett7. Iron Maiden8. Billy Joel9. Porcupine Tree10. Foo Fighters I have a lot of different tastes as well, although I would say my top faves are pretty much "classic rock". Beatles, Rush, U2, Yes, King's X, Foo Fighters, Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix, The Police ... That would be my top group of favorite artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Probably, but I prefer listening to other bands, now. Although I do look totally forward to my next Rush binge! Oh man, did I ever go on a binge last year for a Thanksgiving road trip I took by myself from Palm Beach to Wilmington NC. I don't think anyone could of taken 12 hours of nothing but RUSH with one break from RHCP greatest hits. I started from the beginning to the CA and included live albums. Did the same on the return trip by myself....I never would've guessed in a million years which album turned out to be my most popular choice to give a repeat listen. Oh and it wasn't Grace Under Pressure. I had time to listen to the interaction of the instruments on each album and how they'll meshed together so well. This band is such a fascinating band I gather that's why they're number 1 for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHead Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Depending on the time of day, my #1 favorite band is RushYesLed ZeppelinThe ChoirThe 77sAsiaELOLarry NormanIron MaidenU2 Edited April 6, 2016 by MusicHead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Since Rush has been my favourite band since I first saw them as a starry eyed 14 year old in 1976, it is easy for me to say they still are - and always will be - my favourite band... by far. Like Eagle said, "so much history" now... I know there are people who have seen a lot more shows than I have, but I've been to 28 Rush shows now and there isn't one other band that I've seen more than three times. Well, accept for Max Webster back in the 70s and early 80s... 10 or 12?????????? Cats in the bag,Neighbours hollerThis party's higherThan the Eiffel Tower! Alka Sezltre, Tang and a 50... it's all over, You got a hang over... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 There is no ranking system. I listen to what the day feels/ mood/ moment.My iPod has 12,000 songs on it, dozens of playlists.Sometimes it's a Rush day, sometimes it's a Maiden day, sometimes it's a Robert Cray day.I was lucky enough to see 80% of the touring bands in the 80s and 90s, seeing hundreds of shows I wanted to see live, concerts are a rarity now.But their music lives on. If I HAD to make a Top 10, Rush is in my Top 3.Now I am going to expand my mind and play some McCoy Tyner , the 'Quartet' album specifically on this very mellow jazzy Wednesday afternoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think Rush was my favorite band for about two weeks sometime in 1981. The band that has meant the most to me is The Beatles. Favorite depends on mood. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eel Yddeg Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Rush is still my favorite. Being retired won't change that.My top 10.1. Rush2. Queen3. Pink Floyd4. Led Zeppelin5. The Beatles6. The Who7. Yes8. Billy Joel9. David Bowie10. Guns N Roses 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Always have been, always will be. Edited April 6, 2016 by Mr. JD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 F-yeah! Till the end of my days. That doesn't mean there's isn't a S ton of other great music out there to enjoy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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