Presto-digitation Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Share a bit about yourself, Rush fan...! Must include pic or no participation. (Why? Cuz that's the rule, see?). http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/Mr_Top_10/Party.jpg Who: John Where: North Carolina, USA (presently); Las Vegas, NV. USA (by birth) When: 37 + years ago..! What: Worked for architects and structural engineers since 1990 Rush Album of Choice: Moving Pictures, the album I liked before I even considered myself a fan Rush Album runner-up: Counterparts baby! Rush Song: Subdivisions (!) - Best of all sounds here. Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Test For Echo and Hold Your Fire Into Rush Since: Hardcore? Just last Spring..! But I've had their albums off and on since '81. My hopes for the next album: No nonesense sound. Back to the basics, ala Counterparts. The retro clip sure is seductive too. * * * * Thanks for having me..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akapon Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 TELL ME HOW TO PUT A PICTURE from my PC please!!! sorry! Who: ignacio Where: madrid (spain) When: 36 + years ago..! What: lawyer since 1996 Rush Album of Choice: 2112 Rush Album runner-up: Hold your fire... Rush Song: Middletown dreams ... please, include that in the next set list! Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Power Windows and Vapor Trails Into Rush Since: Hardcore? since 1985.. wow!!! My hopes for the next album: something new, but mixed with Hemispheres sounds.... innovate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 I'll almost forgive the lack of a pic. (almost) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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circumstantial tree Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Mar 1 2007, 04:12 PM) Share a bit about yourself, Rush fan...! Must include pic or no participation. (Why? Cuz that's the rule, see?). http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/Mr_Top_10/Party.jpg Who: John Where: North Carolina, USA (presently); Las Vegas, NV. USA (by birth) When: 37 + years ago..! What: Worked for architects and structural engineers since 1990 Rush Album of Choice: Moving Pictures, the album I liked before I even considered myself a fan Rush Album runner-up: Counterparts baby! Rush Song: Subdivisions (!) - Best of all sounds here. Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Test For Echo and Hold Your Fire Into Rush Since: Hardcore? Just last Spring..! But I've had their albums off and on since '81. My hopes for the next album: No nonesense sound. Back to the basics, ala Counterparts. The retro clip sure is seductive too. * * * * Thanks for having me..! Where in N.C. are you Presto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickslikk2112 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 http://www.geocities.com/stumilesuk/smiles2.jpg Who: Stuart Miles Where: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England (presently); Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England (by birth) When: 43 + years ago..! What: Worked as Management Accountant at a Chemicals firm for 20 years, now work as acoountant at a Software Company. Rush Album of Choice: Caress of Steel, the album I liked before it was even released Rush Album runner-up: Hemispheres baby! Rush Song: Fountain of Lamneth - Best of all sounds here, get down and groove you crazy pict. Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: None, I have either liked or loathed - Hello Vapid Trails Rush CD I've grown to despise - Hold You Fire, liked it on release, but old age has revealed to me its vacuity and insipidness Into Rush Since: 1976/77 time when a mate played me 2112 My hopes for the next album: It makes me bang my head and shout Wally, and has a new 25 minute epic the Waterfall of Lamneth * * * * Thanks for having me..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfratt Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 http://frattaroli.us/images_template1/self_portrait.jpg Who: Michael Frattaroli Where: Boston, MA When: 18 years ago What: Senior in high school, Purdue Univ. next year (business major) Interests: Photography, Computers, Cars Rush Album of Choice: 2112 Rush Album runner-up: Fly by Night Rush Live Album: All the World's a Stage Rush Song: 2112 Rush Guitar Solo: 2112:Presentation/A Show of Hands Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Grace Under Pressure Into Rush Since: Only about a year ago...I went from a casual liking of the band to a maniac in about a month My hopes for the next album: Return to the classic style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1596/myselfvc0.jpg Who: Finbar Conlon Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada When: July 11, 1986. What: Lead vocalist and keyboardist of Mad Cow Funk. Rush Album of Choice: Permanent Waves Rush Album runner-up: Caress of Steel Rush Song: Oh, I don't know. There's no way I could answer that. Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Signals Rush CD I've grown to despise - Presto... Gets worse with each listen, to my ears. Into Rush Since: 2006 My hopes for the next album: To hear it soon. * * * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 hurry up with the female pics...it's starting to feel very very gay in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm in Asheville, NC....western part of the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Mar 1 2007, 07:00 PM) I'm in Asheville, NC....western part of the state. Oh yeah. Tangdog lives there as well. I shall post my info and pic in this thread, but I have to find a good pic. For now, the only pic that you'll see of me is in my avatar. That was taken in September 1974. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 this is good: http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/900/pazvega23et.jpg Who: Paz Vega Where: madrid (spain) When: 36 + years ago..! What: model Rush Album of Choice: PeW Rush Album runner-up: Hold your fire... Rush Song: I think i'm going bald Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: fly by night Into Rush Since: i met daveyt My hopes for the next album: whateverz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O' Sullivan Factor Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Me>> O --l-- _l_ w00t Who: Jeff Where: New York, USA When: 17 years What: Aspiring guitarist(?) Rush Album of Choice: Grace Under Pressure, Alex is at his most inspiring here Rush Album runner-up: Signals or Hold Your Fire Rush Song: Of all time, probably "Red Barchetta" though lately, "Middletown Dreams" has had a special resonance with me o_O Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Hemispheres, Roll the bOnes Into Rush Since: My dad bought me 2112 for christmas two years ago, my life will NEVER be the same My hopes for the next album: Continued development of Alex's awesome "Keyboard-Guitar" skill, though with not so many overdubs. Give me funny time sigs/syncopation and passionate performances and I'll be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/RushBabe/Michelle/photo-3.jpg Who: Michelle J. Where: East Buddha, Alabama When: 34 years ago What: Program and advising assistant, Exercise Science and Sports Med. Dept. of a university Interests: Reading, cooking, hiking, being a she-geek Rush Album of Choice: Permanent Waves Rush Album runner-up: Grace Under Pressure Rush Live Album: All the World's a Stage Rush Song: Red Barchetta Rush Guitar Solo: eh...I dunno...I like the drum solos better Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Hemispheres, ironically enough Into Rush Since: Casual fan since 1994, rabid fan since 2002 My hopes for the next album: return to a classic sound would be great, but I'm excited about new Rush, period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/kellyparis/dscf0041.jpg Who: Kelly Where: Cary, NC, USA (presently); Rocky Mount, NC. USA (by birth); Boston, MA from 1994 - 2004 When: 38 years ago (on March 26th) What: Work for engineers and am a freelance graphic designer. Rush Album of Choice: Hold Your Fire Rush Album runner-up: Signals Rush Song: Turn the Page Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Presto Into Rush Since: summer 1982 (via MTV). became diehard Christmas Day, 1982 after listening to my copy of their then new album "Signals" My hopes for the next album: Bring back some of the keys, but don't overdo it. Moving Pictures and Presto had a good balance, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Great replies so far, peeps...! Nice buncha faces.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://myspace-281.vo.llnwd.net/01427/18/27/1427177281_l.jpg Who: Sean Where: Portland When: July 13, 1989 What: Junior in high school, aspiring journalist Rush Album of Choice: Snakes & Arrows Rush Album runner-up: Vapor Trails Rush Song: Hopefully I haven't already hard their best song yet. Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Presto Rush CD I've grown to despise: Roll the Bones...one third amazing, one third acceptable, one third Rush's worst shit ever. Into Rush Since: around when Vapor Trails came out...so about 5 years now? My hopes for the next album: Something I haven't heard them do before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeloaf Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://photos-366.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v67/148/7/502024994/n502024994_23366_6032.jpg Who: Greg Where: Nova Scotia, Canada When: 16 years! What: First year in High School (Grade 10), Queen Elizabeth High. Rush Album of Choice: Caress of Steel or Power Windows. CoS was actually the first album I ever heard about 7 years ago, my friend brought it over one day and at first I hated it but within' a month I was a diehard Rush fan. Rush Album runner-up: Signals for sure; I have a serious emotional attachment with this album 'You move me, you move me' Rush Song: The Analog Kid or Fountain of Lamneth Rush CD that's grown on me the most: Hold Your Fire, at first I despised it but I picked it up one day and listened throughly and i've been enjoying it ever since! Into Rush Since: Hardcore? Grade 4/5 believe it or not! My best friend introduced me to this band, and i've seen Rush a few times since I began listening to them and i'm only 16! They're my favourite band, and they have been since the first time I heard AFTK. Me and the friend i'm talking about are going to a few shows on the next tour and hopefully we'll get to meet some of you! My hopes for the next album: I love what we've all heard so far, and I really, really like what i've read from interviews and such so far. Dreams for the future: I'd like to become a Producer/Engineer, I play Keyboards and Guitar and i've been taking camps and lessons for years for my instruments and for my burdgeoning recording/live sound career I hope to see you all on the next tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t100/EmotionDetector/TonyPainting.jpg Who: Tony Where: Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada (Near Toronto) When: 23 Years Ago What: Currently working in purchasing; hoping to work in music someday Interests: RUSH!, Writing lyrics, Playing Guitar, WWE, and Sports Rush Album of Choice: Moving Pictures (the first Rush album I heard!) Rush Album runner-up: Power Windows (phenominal album!) Rush Live Album: Different Stages Rush Song: Limelight (from the 'hits'); Emotion Detector (from the 'gems') Rush Instrumental (besides LVS & YYZ): Leave That Thing Alone! Rush Guitar Solo: A Lerxst In Wonderland - La Villa Strangiato Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Fly By Night & Caress of Steel Into Rush Since: December 1997; it wasn't long after before it consumed me completely! My hopes for the next album: Just awesome songs with amazing Power Windows-like production, all created with the same chemistry that we've come to expect from the boys! A throwback to the 'classic sound' would be unbelivably awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeloaf Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Mar 1 2007, 08:23 PM) http://myspace-281.vo.llnwd.net/01427/18/27/1427177281_l.jpg Who: Sean Where: Portland When: July 13, 1989 What: Junior in high school, aspiring journalist Rush Album of Choice: Snakes & Arrows Rush Album runner-up: Vapor Trails Rush Song: Hopefully I haven't already hard their best song yet. Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Presto Rush CD I've grown to despise: Roll the Bones...one third amazing, one third acceptable, one third Rush's worst shit ever. Into Rush Since: around when Vapor Trails came out...so about 5 years now? My hopes for the next album: Something I haven't heard them do before. Yo! I'm coming through Maine next weekend/week because I have March Break and i'm going skiing up at Sunday River, if you're into that care to join me? I love meeting other Rush fans haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Portland Oregon, not Maine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeloaf Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Mar 1 2007, 08:36 PM) Portland Oregon, not Maine. Oh, gotcha! I'm pretty dumbfounded . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoorsdk Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/thedoorsdk/blurrymirrorpic.jpg Who: Broc Where: LaPorte, IN (go to school in Bloomington) When: Sept. 25, 1986 What: Indiana University sophomore, journalism major, bass player Rush Album of Choice: Permanent waves Rush Album runner-up: A Farewell To Kings Rush Song: Red Barchetta Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Permanent Waves (hated it at first) Rush CD I've grown to despise: Test For Echo, although I should probably give it another shot. Into Rush Since: I was about 5, thanks to my Dad and 2112. My hopes for the next album: Transformation while retaining that "same old Rush" feel. edit: ok that picture is needlessly huge...my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrush2112 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://a275.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_53e698de0e35d40829d10c5c0e3a0872.jpg Who: Aaron Where: Phoenix, AZ (although I'm originally from Iowa, graduated from High School in Lawrence, KS (and attended KU for a year, Go Jayhawks!) and grew up in Texas. No i'm not a military kid, i'm the son of a band directors) When: May 19, 1986 What: Arizona State University sophomore, History major/Music History minor, March baritone in ASU band and tuba with the Colts (a Div 1 DCI corps), lyricist, drummer. Rush Album of Choice: Test for Echo Rush Album runner-up: Moving Pictures Rush Song: Subdivisions Rush CD(s) that's grown on me the most: Presto Rush CD I've grown to despise: Caress of Steel (save Bastille and Lakeside) Into Rush Since: it was 2002, and I recieved Vapor Trails and Rush tickets for my birthday. Later my dad gave me All The Worlds A Stage, 2112, and Moving Pictures a few days before the concert. My hopes for the next album: I'd really like to hear a mixture of styles over the years. Like the classic rush sound with maybe some synthesizer stuff mixed in. (and I know i'm wearing a DMB shirt in the pic, they're another one of my many inspirations) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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