My original copy of Rush’s 2112. I got this as an end of term school prize. It’s nearly forty years old and still in decent condition.
It’s not my favourite Rush album but it brings back memories, good and bad, of those days.
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Memories fall towards you sometimes, like brown leaves out of the blue of the sky. The thunder of drums coming through the wall backstage at a long defunct outdoor arena on the outskirts of Nashville. The eve of the R30 tour, myself, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee mid-interview, I’d already spoken to Neil in his dressing room across the hall, seated next to a drum-kit the size of which can best be described as ominous.
Read: http://philipwilding.co.uk/uncategorized/love-remains-though-everything-is-lost/
Beautiful and moving tribute to Neil Peart. I’m still coming to terms with this.
The Rush drummer, who has died at 67, was worshipped by fans and beloved by friends
With widdly-woo guitars and albums about mythic priests, Rush became the biggest cult band in North America. Frontman Geddy Lee picks out his favourite songs from their back catalogue
I take issue with “widdly-woo” but a good article/read.
The date was October 27, 1973, and Rush was opening for the New York Dolls. They were a pleasant enough group of fellows who spoke to us not at all, but enthusiastically enjoyed the vibrant conversation and company of their “friends” (I think they were), who also dressed like New York Dolls, but drunker.
Neil Peart isn’t retiring… yet
Lee feels that Peart’s comments about retirement have been misconstrued and sensationalised. “That’s how it goes in the media,” he says. “Talking about something when there’s nothing to talk about.” He is adamant that Peart, and Rush, will carry on. But for how long, he cannot say. The wear and tear of age is also telling on Lifeson, who has arthritis.
Source: Rush aren’t dead! Neil Peart hasn’t retired! | Music | The Guardian
He hasn’t retired yet but it’s sad to hear about our musical heroes getting old. If anyone deserves a bit of peace and quiet it’s Neil.
Happy birthday, Lerxst!
Alex Lifeson is sixty years old today! Here’s a Rush favourite from his younger days.