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Ni> Re: Re: Rush June 7, 2026 Los Angeles
Ni> By: Gamgee to Grease on Tue Jun 16 2026 08:27 am
Gr>> That happens.It could be like the old quarterback or fighter who thinks
Gr>> they got one more in them.
Ga> Yes, and those situations ALWAYS end up making them look bad. This case
Ga> is no different.
Ni> How does Rush look bad? I don't see the harm in them going on another
Ni> tour if they want to. They're drawing a lot of fans; I'd go see them
Ni> but the ticket prices are a bit high (which does seem a little odd).
Well.... I thought it was pretty obvious. They sound horrible, at least
the vocals do.
Ga> Honestly, I grew up in the 70's/80's when they were in their prime. Never
Ga> did like them, even then. It's the voice, I guess. He sounds like an
Ga> adolescent boy going through puberty when your voice is changing. The
Ga> rest of it is fine, but... can't get past that voice. I've always been
Ga> amazed at the cult-like following of Rush fans, and I just don't
Ga> understand the attraction.
Ni> I like the songs and their skill with their instruments. Alex is a
Ni> great guitarist, Geddy is a great bassist & keyboardist, and Neil Peart
Ni> was one of the best drummers in music. Their music had a particular
Ni> sound (and it changed a bit as they changed their style a bit through
Ni> the years). And I think the lyrics in many of their songs are good
Ni> too.
Agreed on Alex and Neil, no doubt. It's Geddy that I think is dragging
them down, but I thought that in 1980 also. ;-)
Ni> I think they're good people too. In interviews & such, I have the
Ni> sense that they're just good people, and they don't take themselves too
Ni> seriously.
Could be, I don't know. Not really a factor in my grading of a band.
... Gone crazy, be back later, please leave message.
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