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#331,206
MCF said:
For me, Geddy is complicated. One of the greatest players ever. A guy I would love to sit down and drink with. He comes across as a terrific guy. And he loves baseball. But his voice was why I couldn’t really get into Rush as I did with other bands. I know it’s weird, isn’t it. I listen to Neil and the boss sing and I think they’re great. Different tastes.
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My friend Andrew thinks it weird I greatly enjoy Bob Dylan's voice but can't bear Neil Young's (sorry, just a fact.)

De Gustibus.

YMMV.
 
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TBird1958 said:
It's inevitable, I will one day have another early '70s Rick, I just miss my old '73 too much, Frank knows this as well and takes much pleasure from showing me pictures of old 4001s on Reverb.......

I do recall seeing Rush do Cygnus X-1 and all of "Farewell to Kings" at the Coliseum (now Climate Pledge), Geddy played his black 4001 and had a pile of Sunn gear behind him. I think he sounded much better back then, seeing him play was always a humbling experience, love him or not the man, could play, and as a trio the amount of music coming out of those guys was something exceptional to witness live.
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Love Rush or not (I don't), their talent and virtuosity are undeniable. I'm happy to be the same species.
 
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MCF said:
For me, Geddy is complicated. One of the greatest players ever. A guy I would love to sit down and drink with. He comes across as a terrific guy. And he loves baseball. But his voice was why I couldn’t really get into Rush as I did with other bands. I know it’s weird, isn’t it. I listen to Neil and the boss sing and I think they’re great. Different tastes.
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I'm with you on Geddy. Especially the early stuff. Can't do it. Oddly NY's singing on most things has the same effect on me. As you said, different tastes. Some of his music I like--till he sings.
 
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Added this to the “pedal board “ today.

It will be fun to mess with over the long weekend.

And for the “no pedals” people, all of these are always on when playing.
It helps when using house rigs to have a standard way to get a sound you like.

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Gaolee said:
Love Rush or not (I don't), their talent and virtuosity are undeniable. I'm happy to be the same species.
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Seeing them live about 6 times way back when I would say Geddy's voice was almost something you didn't notice that much, watching and hearing the three of them make music on stage was an extraordinary experience.
 
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bylar13 said:
Added this to the “pedal board “ today.

It will be fun to mess with over the long weekend.

And for the “no pedals” people, all of these are always on when playing.
It helps when using house rigs to have a standard way to get a sound you like.

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I’m thinking it’s gotta be great just by the color.
 
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