Rush has a very special place in my heart. My stepfather, the man who gave me my 1rst bass and influenced most of my musical tastes, was set on hating them. Then about 1978 or 79? I brought home the 1rst album I had actually bought, A Farewell To Kings. I told him that on a certain level they were Yes like, ie epic/complex music with outstanding bass. Btw Yes has always been his favorite band. Anyhow he reluctanly gave it a listen. I think it took me 2 weeks to pry that damn thing away from him. Needless to say he ate crow and gave the nod. He's one of the biggest Rush fans I know these days. Of course every so often I like to give him a little dig and remind him of a time when he was just another ignorant parental figure
