Saw them last night in Chicago. One of the best concerts I have ever seen. They played flawlessly and the new drummer kicked ass.
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Fun fact: Neil Peart used to be a parts manager for an International Harvester dealership (I think his dad owned it).
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And his boss was a Peart Manager as well.
Sorry couldn't help it. That is wild to go from implement dealer to Rush.
Toni Iommi was a factory worker and chopped the tips of his fingers off his final day before going full time with Black Sabbath. Made himself a custom glove so he could still play. Had to rewrite his riffs so he could still play them but he credits that a large part of the sound we have today.
She is excellent but nobody is Neil Peart.
I think the Onion had a headline to the effect of -
"First Female Attends Rush Concert as Neil Peart's Replacement"
"First Female Attends Rush Concert as Neil Peart's Replacement"
Did they open with Limelight? I think that is the band's favorite song. Was there a drum solo? Last time I saw them, Alex was mocking the keyboard sections during Tom Sawyer. That was funny; keyboards don't add much value to their sound IMO. Never understood how that song got to be their most popular song.
Seen them twice on this tour (Dallas and Chicago), and 38 times overall.
Nobody is as good as Neil.... he was one of a kind. That being said, Annika is outstanding and a fine replacement. She would not be with them if Geddy did not approve..... Ged's a control freak, so you know she is more than capable to be included. It remains to be seen if she becomes a permanent member and they choose to release new material. Rush is a band that is a cut above everyone else. Once you see them, it becomes obvious.
Loved their stage production on this tour. Geddy designs most of it and the visuals are terrific. You definitely will want to see it, so go check it out. The set lists have been pretty killer, too.
Nobody is as good as Neil.... he was one of a kind. That being said, Annika is outstanding and a fine replacement. She would not be with them if Geddy did not approve..... Ged's a control freak, so you know she is more than capable to be included. It remains to be seen if she becomes a permanent member and they choose to release new material. Rush is a band that is a cut above everyone else. Once you see them, it becomes obvious.
Loved their stage production on this tour. Geddy designs most of it and the visuals are terrific. You definitely will want to see it, so go check it out. The set lists have been pretty killer, too.
