Antman
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Well it's official, Neil is retiring.
Rush's Neil Peart Suggests He Has Retired
I'm gonna go jump off a bridge now...
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Rush's Neil Peart Suggests He Has Retired
I'm gonna go jump off a bridge now...
out:
Neal Peart Retiring
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delloro
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red Fiats? His uncle has a country place....
I saw that. I have been a huge fan since 1979. First tour was Permanent Waves, 81 in Seattle. I saw the R40 finale in Seattle. The brutal drumming involved in major tours with 3 hour shows took their tolls. I have seen many shows and always want more. I wish the professor well.
Unner
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I'm gonna go jump off a bridge now...
Dibs on the 4Runner!
Antman
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Permanent Waves is still my favorite album.
I've seen then 9 times over the years- wish it was more!
Counterpoint08
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Ok this is funny because I've visited this forum almost everyday for 3 years (I've learned alot) and never set up an account because I don't mod my '08 4Runner and didn't feel like I had much to contribute. Now here I am finally signing up just to post about a non-4Runner thread. Anyways my contribution is this: Geddy Lee Says Neil Peart Hasn't Retired
It's not necessarily over. Geddy says give it time!
It's not necessarily over. Geddy says give it time!
Planetölogy
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Six Stars of the Northern Cross
In mourning for their sister’s loss
In a final flash of glory
Nevermore to grace the night…
In mourning for their sister’s loss
In a final flash of glory
Nevermore to grace the night…
kingofZroad
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I've read one of his books, talented author as well...
Jernik
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preacher35
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I couldn't pass this thread without making a comment. There are many bands/musicians, that I have loved throughout my 46 years on Earth. Rush, however, is the one band whose music can bring memories from pretty much every high and low of my entire life. I suppose I never really thought about that until seeing this thread. Reading about Peart's possible retirement does not make me sad. The man has been through some tough times (losing his wife and daughter), and now he wants to go out while still being at, not just the top of his game, but the top of the entire percussion world, in my humble opinion. Those of you that know about Peart, know that he is a quiet, humble genius who shies away from the "limelight" and fame. And like all genius', they become restless. I am pretty confident that we have not heard the last of his cymbals and snares. Until that day, I have an SSD file full of Rush tracks. In fact, I think it's time for some Xanadu. (and if anyone makes and Olivia Newton John joke, I'll have team of armed red necks on bass boats heading your way)!
atalarico
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This is so fitting for me in the 4runner forum. I have never seen Rush live, as I'm only 31 and missed their hey day so to speak, but my Dad got me into them when I was young.
He used to have this big CD case in his 2nd Gen Maroon 4Runner, which was new at the time so it was probably 1992-ish. He's always put nice stereos in his cars (put in by himself, of course), and I have fond memories of popping in disc 1 of Chronicles with him on road trips. As a kid, I actually thought Geddy Lee was a girl because of his voice being so high, but that could be because my favorite song was Working Man. My dad laughed when I admitted this to him years later. I mean the song name should have given it away.
Anyway, within the last few years I got into some of their more progressive stuff and I've had Rush on the list of shows to see before they retire. I guess I waited too long. Who knows...maybe I'll have one more chance!
:rockon:
He used to have this big CD case in his 2nd Gen Maroon 4Runner, which was new at the time so it was probably 1992-ish. He's always put nice stereos in his cars (put in by himself, of course), and I have fond memories of popping in disc 1 of Chronicles with him on road trips. As a kid, I actually thought Geddy Lee was a girl because of his voice being so high, but that could be because my favorite song was Working Man. My dad laughed when I admitted this to him years later. I mean the song name should have given it away.
Anyway, within the last few years I got into some of their more progressive stuff and I've had Rush on the list of shows to see before they retire. I guess I waited too long. Who knows...maybe I'll have one more chance!
:rockon:
LittleCaesar
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Seen Rush live only 5 times but in middle school wore out the Chronicle tapes along with A Show of Hands.
Skipped school one day in 9th grade to see them for the "Roll the Bones" tour that was stopping in Athens, GA. Me and eight other guys were able to sneak under a fence to get in the stadium. We saw Rush doing a sound check, they inquired how we got into the stadium, we told them and asked if we could watch. My friend Andrew, a senior, asked if he could play "Bastille Day" with them. Alex and Geddy found Neil and along with Andrew they jammed out for a good fifteen minutes. Then we all got to meet them. Very nice guys. Andrew says the birth of his children are the greatest days in his life but his stage time with Rush is very very close behind. I think he has some signed Peart drumsticks from that day.
One of the few bands that can actually make music playing instruments, not just noise.
Skipped school one day in 9th grade to see them for the "Roll the Bones" tour that was stopping in Athens, GA. Me and eight other guys were able to sneak under a fence to get in the stadium. We saw Rush doing a sound check, they inquired how we got into the stadium, we told them and asked if we could watch. My friend Andrew, a senior, asked if he could play "Bastille Day" with them. Alex and Geddy found Neil and along with Andrew they jammed out for a good fifteen minutes. Then we all got to meet them. Very nice guys. Andrew says the birth of his children are the greatest days in his life but his stage time with Rush is very very close behind. I think he has some signed Peart drumsticks from that day.
One of the few bands that can actually make music playing instruments, not just noise.
preacher35
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Yup, I saw the "ROLL THE BONES" tour here in Houston, back in the day. Damn fine concert!
Counterpoint08
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In addition to their vast collection of great music, you also won't find a classier group of guys in the Rock 'N Roll world then Rush. For those of you who are interested or haven't seen it, there is a nice documentary on Rush currently streaming on Netflix. Check it out -it's well worth your time.
atalarico
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:jaw: that's incredible.
ChildrenOfBodom
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Moved to OT...
cdoubravsky
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LAME!!
Ive been a drummer all my life, so needless to say, i am now depressed.
Ive been a drummer all my life, so needless to say, i am now depressed.
