jff Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 *Not Neil Peart http://www.rushisaband.com/ RIP John Rutsey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Damn, that sucks. That first album was pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkush001 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 i think you should edit the subtitle of the thread to include the *not Neil Peart. you're gonna scare some people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Not to slight Mr. Rutsey, but after being led to believe for a moment that Neil had passed, I now need a new pair of underwear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knepps Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I thought it was Pert too, but this is still sad. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 If there is anyone here that actually saw Rush with John Rutsey, please speak up. I've never known anyone who has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 If there is anyone here that actually saw Rush with John Rutsey, please speak up. I've never known anyone who has.I've told Analogman this story about 30 times but I saw Rush with at my high school. This was long enough ago that Rush was actually opening for a Beatles cover band called Liverpool. I was more less oblivious to the line up back then, but given the timelines, I'm pretty sure it must have been Rutsey. It was more "heavy metal" Rush than "progressive" Rush so that's also consistent with the Rutsey era. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 The first album is really Zeppelin inspired - more than anything. I rather like Take a Friend and Before and After. From Wikipedia: The original line-up formed in August 1968 in the neighbourhood of Willowdale in Toronto, Ontario, by guitarist Alex Lifeson, front man Jeff Jones, and drummer John Rutsey. Within a couple weeks of forming, and before their second performance, bassist and lead vocalist Jones was replaced by Geddy Lee, a schoolmate of Lifeson. After several lineup reformations, Rush's official incarnation was formed in May 1971 consisting of Lee, Lifeson, and Rutsey. The band was managed by local Toronto resident Ray Danniels, a frequent attendee of Rush's early shows. After gaining stability in the lineup and honing their skills on the local bar/high school dance circuit, the band came to release their first single "Not Fade Away", a cover of the Buddy Holly song, in 1973. Side B contained an original composition, "You Can't Fight It", credited to Rutsey and Lee. The single generated little reaction and, due to record company indifference, the band formed their own independent record label, Moon Records. With the aid of Danniels and the newly enlisted engineer Terry Brown, the band released their self-titled debut album in 1974, which was considered highly derivative of Led Zeppelin.[9] Rush had limited local popularity until the album was picked up by WMMS, a radio station in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna Halper, a DJ and music director working at the station, selected "Working Man" for her regular play list. The song's blue collar theme resonated with hard rock fans and this new found popularity led to the album being re-released by Mercury Records in the U.S.. Immediately after the release of the debut album, Rutsey resigned in July 1974 due to his affliction with diabetes and a distaste for touring. Rush held auditions and eventually selected Neil Peart as Rutsey's replacement. Peart officially joined the band on July 29, 1974, two weeks before the group's first US tour. I still have the cassette of it I got sometime around 1980 - I think. On the tape I have, Working Man actually cuts off at the end - which I did not know was wrong, until I heard in on the radio one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I really like "Finding My Way" from the first album. I didn't know for the longest time that Peart wasn't the original drummer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Speaking of Peart, Fly by Night has always sounded funny to me - sped up or something. Caress of Steel is my favorite, along with A Farewell To Kings and All The World's A Stage. Although - lately I have been listening to Hemispheres quite a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Rush went to my dad's high school in Toronto, he saw them plenty a times I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've told Analogman this story about 30 times but I saw Rush with at my high school. This was long enough ago that Rush was actually opening for a Beatles cover band called Liverpool. I was more less oblivious to the line up back then, but given the timelines, I'm pretty sure it must have been Rutsey. It was more "heavy metal" Rush than "progressive" Rush so that's also consistent with the Rutsey era.That's cool as hell. I've followed these guys for 30+ years (first show,'78) and I've always liked the first LP, but to see the original incarnation must have been something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Caress of Steel is my favorite Right on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 It's because of this: The Fountain of Lamneth" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I still think side one of 2112 is my favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I use to have that on 8-Track. I have always felt the live version on All The World's A Stage was the best. That whole opening part (even though it rips off the Overture/Underture of Tommy in some ways) is one of my favorite pieces of music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 i actually listened to power windows the other day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've said this before, but I have never really heard any of the albums past Moving Pictures/Exit Stage Left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've said this before, but I have never really heard any of the albums past Moving Pictures/Exit Stage Left. which, unsurprisingly, are most of my favorites. it's somewhat akin to how i like the trevor rabin period of yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I think I will probably snag them someday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 it's somewhat akin to how i like the trevor rabin period of yes.Blasphemy! I do love Grace Under Pressure though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Blasphemy! it sure is, but i like what i like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was reading an interview with Jon Anderson the other day - he said that version of Yes may do some touring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was reading an interview with Jon Anderson the other day - he said that version of Yes may do some touring. that'd be something...i can finally right the wrong of being grounded from the big generator tour stop in springfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I feel as though the title of this thread was chosen, well, I don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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