Should Rush hang it up?

No Rush.

 

I ganoogled that and didn't get any results. Did Geddy say that, or a fan? Just curious as to the source.

 

I'm still a little embarrassed about Alex Lifeson's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech. That was painful to watch.

The should do a tour of all instrumentals if Geddy hangs up the microphone.

 

I just watched that and it was incredibly stupid. He really could have made in his point in under ten seconds.

 

I found that hilarious. And quite in keeping with his sense of humour. I think it was meant to be a bit awkward.

 

Can't reach those high notes anymore? The best excuse to find new inspiration, ditch the old stuff, write some fresh material and find some new fans. Why give up?

 

Saw em last year for the first time. It was okay, but certainly not what I would've expected from an arena band..

 

I think they should do an "Unplugged" show in an intimate setting. Neil could be surrounded by 32 various bongos.

 

I think Rush still has plenty of gas in the tank. Musically and performance wise.

Clockwork Angels was a good solid effort for a band that has been making albums for 40 years.
It showed they still have enthusiasm for writing & playing together. It was a true concept album, Their first, which shows Peart still has his creative juices flowing and Alex & Geddy came up with some good music for his ideas. Oh yeah - Neil can still play drums pretty good for an old guy.

Every tour seems to bring something new visually too.

I hope they keep it up.

 

Typical prog rock distention.

 

No.

 

No way. They're still great

 

I haven't seen Rush since the Permanent Waves tour(!), but if they are even half as good live now as they were then, they should still be pretty darned worthwhile.

I read an interesting interview with Motorhead's guitarist, talking about what a challenge it is to continue to make albums, decade after decade, on the same premise. How to make it fresh? Townshend has said the same thing about writing Who songs, which not only have to fit the premise of the band, but then require approval by Roger's brain and pipes.

I can certainly appreciate the virtues of quitting while you are ahead. But as a fan who also plays, I find more merit in watching how established greats work their way out of creative cul-de-sacs; it is a much more useful demonstration than perfection. At least for a mere mortal like myself, also trying to find a foot forward.

Old guys need heroes too -- maybe more so.