I love seeing young people discovering the music us old heads grew up with. We had the baddest cars, the hottest girls and the best music. Rush YYZ please

It was easy to choose. We chose it all, cause it was fire to be living in the midst of all that ear candy. I will say that looking back, I never realized how blessed we were to be coming up with the 60’s & 70’s music, at the turn of the radio dial, turntable, or even 8-track. So thankful to still be rocking it at 60.

@Aldoborzoni

2 жыл бұрын

70s

@imweakfordeaky

2 жыл бұрын

“We chose it all” … THIS ! We sure did choose all of them !

@maryannturton9830

2 жыл бұрын

Right there ,rockin with you Nellie!🎛🎶👊

@tbbradley5122

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! I bought 2112 on an 8-Track tape for my stereo in my 1975 Ford Granada.

@joescott8877

2 жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear! Or: HEARD! HEARD! ;)

The drummer/song writer you just heard, is named Neil Peart. Sadly, he passed away about two years ago. But he was widely considered the greatest drummer, of all time.

@GioRdrummer

2 жыл бұрын

His nickname: The Professor! 🥲

@jasonlefler3456

2 жыл бұрын

The lyrics were co-written by Neil Peart and Pye Dubois.

@joshuaboniface

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonlefler3456 To be completely correct: Pye Dubois (lyricist for another big 70's Canadian band, Max Webster) wrote a poem called "Louis the Lawyer" but never turned it into a song. He gave the poem to Neil and he turned it into the Tom Sawyer we know, adding the allusion to Mark Twain's famous story. The two also collaborated on two other songs explicitly (with writing credits): Force Ten from Hold Your Fire, and Test for Echo (from the album of the same name). Further a poem he wrote, "There Is A Lake Between Sun And Moon" inspired much of Counterparts. Truly a wonderful collaboration.

@Mr.Ekshin

2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite verses is from this song... "No, his mind is not for rent To any god or government Always hopeful, yet discontent He knows changes aren't permanent But change is..."

@dorianward4909

2 жыл бұрын

Just behind Bonham

The fact that this is only 3 guys and they do these LIVE, just the 3 of them, "Who lets the drummer write the lyrics, Rush does"

Yes, Rush is another great band that you are going to love. Definitely an extensive catalog and the musicians are unreal - all three of them are unbelievable musicians. Neil Peart is one of the greatest drummers of all time. Geddy Lee plays both the bass guitar and keyboard (sometimes at the same time) and sings. Tom Sawyer is a good place to start. You should eventually do some live videos as well so you can watch them play (particularly Neil Peart) - maybe YYZ (an instrumental) live in Rio.

@SnoBear626

2 жыл бұрын

YYZ was an instrumental until the crowd in Rio had other ideas! lol

@craigcondon2035

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnoBear626 right! Not often do you see tens of thousands of people singing in unison to an instrumental!

@djimaging2

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot Geddy also plays Taurus pedals on top of bass and keys and singing

@stephencrean1616

2 жыл бұрын

Peart in Frankfurt, best solo, EVER. "La Villa Strangiato" on "Hemispheres" is 2nd to none.

@SnoBear626

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephencrean1616 I have a box set of Neil Peart tutorials and drum solo footage. They are actually written and played as pieces of music. Some of the titles are Der Trommler, O'Batterista and Ich Bin Ein Hamburger (played in Hamburg Germany). I've seen Der Trommler and O'Batterista live several times . Unlike many drum solos these are not improvised. They are written, refined , practiced and played as written.

It's already been said, however, REMEMBER, this is ONLY 3 DUDES!!!! And when they played it live, it's absolutely insanity.

@taraiarusso9625

2 жыл бұрын

It’s nuts isn’t it? When seeing them live it’s like, it’s really just three guys!? There’s no other band backstage? 😆

@jamesmatters8605

Жыл бұрын

It’s fun to see your generation getting into the tines we grew up with. Next on your ride should be The Who; Don’t Get Fooled Again. Now you know why many of us are now hearing impaired!

@Timoeltejano

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmatters8605 it's nice to see these younger folks taking an interest in learning about our music. I'm 55 and still learning.

73 years of age here guys. Every time I turned on the radio, another masterclass in music making appeared. We had many many favorites back then. Still love the stuff.

Those bands you listed really do belong in the same echelon. Rush is up there with Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Yes and other greats. They had a 40+ year career and they are in the RRHOF. The Rabbit Hole is LARGE AND DEEP!! You should do "The Spirit of Radio" next. Also "Limelight" is another big hit! Enjoy, gentlemen!

@JohnSmith-pn1kq

2 жыл бұрын

Free Will is another Rush masterpiece

@williamjordan5554

2 жыл бұрын

The Beatles outsold all of those and had 20 number 1 songs in 7 years in the US.

@michaelbriefs9764

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamjordan5554 true! I’ve been a fan of the Beatles since about 1968, when I was 5 years old. They are the OG Soundtrack of my life!

@cadleo

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamjordan5554 Whats that got to do with the price of tea in China? The vid is about Rush, the comment is about Rush and other bands. No one is detracting from the Beatles significance and popularity, but Rush is far more musically and vocally talented than the Beatles ever were if you want to start comparing apples and oranges.

@williamjordan5554

2 жыл бұрын

@@cadleo Vocally, just no. McCartney could go from Yesterday to Helter Helter Skelter, and John was a terror on Twist And South. Not to mention their harmony game. Lee sounds like a girl undergoing transition. And songwriting is not arguable; Paul was a melody machine unmatched by anyone except perhaps Andrew Lloyd Weber. Plus Paul could play all instruments to the degree he could create the Back In The USSR track. Rush was better on their individual instruments in a showy prog rock way although Rolling Stone magazine puts McCartney over Lee due to his melodic bass lines. Even then, I put Eddie Van Halen, Keith Moon, and Flea over Rush's playing skills.

Next up from Rush you two should react to “Subdivisions”, one of their most famous songs from 1982. You’ll want to get a video with lyrics because the lyrics are so excellent in this song about what it’s like to be an outcast.

@robertsonsid

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you want the lyrics to that one.

@mikecostigan9913

2 жыл бұрын

Subdivision is when I stopped liking RUSH music. Maybe one good song per album since Moving Pictures.

@am-fil

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikecostigan9913 You are exactly right. I believe Rush is the greatest rock band to ever exist. However, after Moving Pictures you nailed it.

@screwyootube1

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikecostigan9913 totally disagree. While Rush changed their sound after Moving Pictures, most of the 80s albums were loaded with great music that these guys will probably find, not just exciting, but accessible. Power Windows & Signals, especially! Even Roll the Bones has several good songs, and it would be very interesting to see what their take on the title song would be, especially if they are into rap.

@mikecostigan9913

2 жыл бұрын

@@screwyootube1 Well, to be honest, I started listening to Mahavishnu Orchestra about 1980/81, so my musical interests were evolving at that time. I rarely listen to straight "Rock" music much anymore.

Tom Sawyer is the title character in a novel written by one of the greatest American authors, Mark Twain (I hope you've heard of him!). Tom is a young boy living in a mid-nineteenth century small town. He's often in trouble through mischief, because he rebels against the contemporary conventions of society. The lyrics of this song imagine what Tom Sawyer would be like if he lived in the late 20th century.

That’s just three incredible musicians and songwriters right there. FIRE reaction!

You know it sounds absolutely crazy to me to think that this song is freaking 41 years old it sounds so present and so modern and so ahead-of-the-curve even now. Rest in peace Neil Peart

Keep in mind guys, this is just THREE PEOPLE making this amazing music! One of the best bands of all time, PERIOD!

Oh I just found you all this morning! Can't wait to see your reaction! My all time favorite band. You need to watch YYZ live in Rio, then Working Man live in Cleveland. So great to see young people discovering bands for the first time. Gives an old grandma hope for the future!

@JasonSmith-jr7jh

2 жыл бұрын

You know it, Charla! Next live experience should be XANADU from the Exit Stage Left vid. So far though, these dudes only do audio reactions...no videos.

@seanprice6535

2 жыл бұрын

I just found them too. Been watching a couple from Oklahoma since they started but they've blown up huge and all their reactions look and sound practiced or scripted so you m all over them. So glad to find these refreshing guys.

LOL. We didn't "choose". When Yes or Pink Floyd or Rush came around, we would go see them in concert. Music was so freaking exciting then. I wish you could've experienced it. Going to the record store and finding a new album was like magic. You'd take it home and listen to it while checking out the artwork and reading the lyrics and liner notes. And there were so many good bands! Listening to music was its own activity then, not just something that you would put on in the background. We'd get together and just listen to music. So yeah, there were a lot of bands we'd listen to.

@omicron2018

2 жыл бұрын

I came of age in the era of cassettes. Does anyone remember that "new cassette" smell? Loved it!

@TheUtuber999

Жыл бұрын

@@omicron2018 First play of the vinyl album would be recorded straight onto Metal tape with Dolby C noise reduction, then the album would be safely stored away for preservation and the tape used instead. Back in 1981, at least.

On my 18TH Birthday, 1977, i saw RUSH in concert , indoors, and it was life changing ! So glad you guys have an appreciation for this band :) To answer your question, many guys had their favorites, but we were blessed to have many bands to love !

The best three member band of all time.

I appreciate your appreciation of the greatest band of all time. Back in the 60's & 70's you had a fav band but you listened to all the incredible bands.

That’s the best thing about all the bands back then: They ALL had their own sound, and you knew who they were immediately. I’m 62, and so grateful I grew up during that period.

The Most Powerful Trio. Such talent. You only get a handful in any lifetime.

Far out! So cool to see the younger generations reacting to Rush the way I did back in 1976 when I first heard the "2112" album. Good to see them enjoying all the progressive rock acts.

You do realize this is three men! And of course the most masterful drummer to ever live.

I grew up in the 60's, 70s, and 80's. The music was so good. Not like today at all. There was so many good musicians and singers back then. My friends and I went to SO many concerts. Tickets were cheap, so we got to see a lot of these bands live. A good friend surprised me on my birthday with tickets to Rush.

You didn’t choose just one band, you listened to Everything you could.

Like Led Zep, Rush is another one of those very rare bands where each member was a master at what they did. Any absence of single member would immediately diminish the performance. Their LIVE performances were amazing. There's only 3 people and yet could still deliver.

A fact that is mentioned about Rush a lot is that all that music is made by just 3 people. Amazing.

Neal Peart... Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer!! Also wrote most of Rush's lyrics!! R.I.P. Professor!! And as far as "Choosing a favorite" band went, most of us didn't. We just dug all the music that we were gifted with!! I was born in 1960, and got to enjoy ALL the bands that came down the line.

The drummer from RUSH is Neil Peart. You guys gotta check out his drum solo Live from Frankfurt. It's 3 different styles of drumming in one drum solo.

Nothing like the rush from listening to your first Rush song ! Great reaction ,Canada's #1 export . Rush was influenced by the band YES ,and Geddy Lee plays bass like Chris Squire from YES , and both bands are progressive rock bands .Rush are the masters of prog rock with the smoothest transitions ever made . The fact that all this music is from 3 guys that are all three masters of their instruments , is mind blowing . no other three piece band puts out so much sound , with no tape loops , computers, or auto tune . 40 years of music to choose from , so the rabbit hole is deep but worth the journey .I saw your Yes reaction and yes ,Yes is great and they were a big influence on Rush. You also mentioned Pink Floyd , another great band that influenced a lot of bands . For me there is no # 1 favorite band ,Rush and Pink Floyd are my #1 bands . Pink Floyd is the blues on Acid , and Rush is like jazz ,rock , and scifi put in a blender. Both bands are often imitated but never duplicated , and can make you forget about the days problems and take you on a journey out of your body .I would suggest Spirit of Radio , or Freewill , Passage to Bangkok , Lime light ,or Red Barchetta next , and this is just a drop in the bucket but enjoy. Keep on reacting and the Rush Army will keep on watching .

@maryannturton9830

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,Passage to Bangcock! Actually,the entire 2112 album!🎶🤘

@staciojeda4146

2 жыл бұрын

THIS.

We had the best music!!!! I’m so blessed to see y’all react to Rush!!!

One of the cool things about music during the 70's to early 80's was that bands and their record companies pretty much thought of playing live as a means to promote an album. They would even take a loss to tour, because they thought of it like any other promotional expense, like advertising. So they played more often, and in a lot of smaller markets as well. In the little town I lived in, we might go to three shows in a week. Lot of nationally known bands, if not necessarily superstars: Rush, AC/DC, Judas Priest, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, Nazareth, KISS, Mahogany Rush,...

Great reaction. Yes, I left school in 69 and mid 50s until mid 70s had some of the most prolific artists AND number of artists. And the music is timeless. I enjoy seeing you kids "finding" these songs and artists today. Keep going, plenty to hear.

'Tom Sawyer' is a fictional character(?) from the story 'The adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, which is about a young boy living in pre-civil war Mississippi, who dreams about adventure but has a tendency to get into trouble instead. Its sequel novel is 'The adventures of Huckleberry Finn'... I don't know why the books r so controversial - it depicts the reality of life in the south, back when slavery was a reality. Huckleberry Finn's closest friend was a black former slave, 'Jim'... Finn and Tom Sawyer risked their lives to get Jim free, after he was sold by scoundrels. 'Tom Sawyer' by Rush was written in 1981... (The late) Neil Peart (drums) wrote the lyrics, likely reflecting on what an adventurer/ thrill-seeker like Tom Sawyer would be like in that era.

RUSH are timeless! Off the charts musicianship!

The bass player here idolized the bass player in Yes and took his place when Yes performed at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Yes bassist had died.

Y'all give me hope for this crazy😵world! Spread the love Brothers😎🇺🇸

I envy the youth who have just begun to experience the vast wealth of music which was created before you were born.

Remember all of this great music from so many great bands all around the same time! What a time to grow up! Really! It was a hell of a time to grow up! New music just about every day!

I was literally just thinking yesterday how I made a comment awhile back after watching a Led Zeppelin reaction and said I couldn't wait for you guys to naturally get into Pink Floyd. Then I see your Hendrix reaction... another Pink Floyd reaction and thought, "oh man, Rush is coming soon! I can feel it!! They're gonna go crazy on the level of talent when they hear them!!" ... and now here we are lol! You can't go wrong with checking out The Spirit of Radio, YYZ (live in Rio), Neil Peart's live drum solo in Germany... keep one hand on your car door handle because you might be jumping out of the car

The main thing that always amazed me about Rush is the fact that it is three guys. Just three guys.

You gentlemen have only scratched the surface of Rush with what is arguably their most well known song. As many have said, this is a very deep rabbit hole but it's a journey worth taking (and it's a lot of fun). It warms the heart of a cranky old guy like me to see young men like you embrace a band I loved most of my life with such much enthusiasm and glee. Thanks for such a great reaction!

You two brothers need to watch.....4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece from the 60’s Psychedelic Era Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song. “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank You. 1,595,589 views so far. YOU will like it too

When it comes to Rock&Roll from the 60's to the 90's you won't run out of great songs to listen to for a long while.

Awesome..love the reaction..dig deep into RUSH..it will catapult you into another dimension..I've been a huge rush fan 45 year's..with rush the sauce never runs out..

This is my favorite song since I was 9 and heard my older brother play it.

Rush "The Spirit Of The Radio"..Nuff Said.

We were loyal to all the amazing bands from the 60’s and 70’s, great time to be a teenager ✌️😎

"What the...freak"! You guys have no idea how much fun a 65 yr old man just had watching you! I loved your reactions to one of my all time favorite songs of my youth! A smile on my face the whole time! God bless guys! ✌️♥️ Mark

@zayzel2670

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mark we appreciate you ✊🏽

There’s loads of great bands . Real musicians playing live are a gift , nothing compares. Auto tune and electronic be damned. Glad you’re having fun 🤩

We didn't have to choose! We just enjoyed it all!

I saw rush in concert back in the day and the drummer (the great Neil Peart) was in a cage that came out over the audience and it spun while he flipping killed a drum solo!!! Babe it was epic.

Just ran across your channels and binged it a bit. Love you guys. Im not gonna be an old guy and say that the only music was back in our days, but I love to see young people discovering where music came from. Keep exploring guys.

Such a great reaction. I’m a 53 WF who has rocked and head banged to them since the early 80s. The guy on left is me at the red light in my Cadillac with bose speakers, guy on right is me between lights. Still today… 40 years later.

@zayzel2670

2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you so much!!!

How many of your subscribers on this channel I have seen Rush LIVE in 1980 and Tame Impala in live in 2021. 2 of my favorites. cant wait to watch you guys go down the rush rabbit hole.

Remember there is only 3 guys creating this sound.

One of the greatest bands that ever was and ever will be!

I was a teenager in the 70s and we didn't talk too much about genre. We just liked what we liked. My record collection (some 8-tracks & cassettes mixed in) included Bread and Cat Stevens on the milder side and Yes, Zeppelin and Queen on the wilder side (rhymes with "milder"). Whatever mood I was in, I had an album to throw on or a tape to play.

That was the beautiful thing WAAY back then. You listened to what you liked without being judged. The only loyalty was to music.

First time watching & I loved it! Crazy Rush fan! You’re exactly right, we just appreciated it all & soaked all the greatness in. We knew at the time that legends were being born. Great reaction!

As soon as you said,I have never heard this band,I said,bruh,buckle your seatbelts! You are gonna jam with this!🎛🎸🎹🥁🎶👊😁

We never had to chose. The 70s and 80s were great

Definitely my favorite reaction to this song. You guys are awesome!!

You guys just head banging to Tom Sawyer made my day, love it .

Wow! You said it perfectly! It is really hard to be a fan of just one band back then every band brings something different it's hard to compare them dead on! Keep the rush coming!

“That Drunmer” is the goat 🐐

So many great bands so little time. Humble Pie,Thin Lizzy,Aerosmith,Steely Dan,Bad Company.ELP,The Who, The Allman Bros,UFO,Ac/Dc....I could go on....ROCK ON GUYS!

So great of you youngsters to give some love to the old music !!!

It brings such a huge smile to my face watching you guys experience this fantastic music for the first time! Have fun exploring the Rush catalog and realize it was just three guys making such amazing sounds!

I’d recommend 1. Dire Straits, Sultans of Swing (live version) 2. Kansas, Carry on my Wayward Son and the Allman Brothers, Whipping Post. Three of the best rock songs that came out of the 70s.

I am going to be 55 this year and have been obsessed with Rush since I was 13. Enjoy the ride fellas.🤘🏻🔥👍

@5:13 This is why i watch reaction videos--Zay is literally PANTING to the music of 3 squares/nerds from Canada (which i mean with love) :) I used to teach piano/voice and perform music, and y'all have some of the most genuinely sweet and passionate visceral reactions to music... you are eager students and it looks like your followers are leading you well. Keep jamming and posting--your reactions are fantastic!

Seeing people new to Rush is exciting for the reaction lol. Awesome. Hard to find ANY better than them at musicianship and songs

Here for the Rush. This is the most popular song from their most popular album (Moving Pictures). You've got 40+ years of amazing Rush to cover. Distinctive sounds from the 70, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. I recommend listening to the studio versions of most songs first, and THEN checking out the amazing live performances from throughout their career. These 3 guys are widely regarded as some of THE best on their respective instruments, not just for their time, but for ALL time. They produced a richness, a depth of sound, with 3 people that most larger bands struggle to attain. Neil Peart (say "peert" not "pert") is "your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". He is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in history. He joined Rush for their 2nd album, Fly By Night, and wrote the vast majority of their lyrics. Nicknamed "The Professor", he was a great drummer, thinker, and poet. He has influenced generations of drummers, notably Danny Carey of Tool. Check out any of his many drum solos to see his greatness in action. The Rhythm Method, O Baterista, Live in Frankfurt, YYZ Exit Stage Left, and his Buddy Rich tributes as well. Neil sadly passed away in January 2020 from brain cancer. Geddy Lee is one of the best bassists in the world, with an amazing voice to boot. He is also the lead vocalist, plays keyboards, and also a bank of foot pedals, frequently all at the same time. Alex Lifeson is simply the most underrated, or at least under-appreciated guitarist, hands down. YYZ Live in Rio, Working Man Live in Cleveland 2011, Xanadu live 1981 Exit Stage Left tour, 2112, La Villa Strangiato, Anthem, Bastille Day, Lakeside Park, By-Tor and the Snow Dog, The Necromancer, Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage, Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres, Limelight, Freewill, Spirit of Radio, Red Barchetta, Subdivisions, The Analog Kid, Witch Hunt, The Big Money, Territories, Red Sector A, The Weapon, Kid Gloves, Where's My Thing? Here It Is!, Mystic Rhythms, Middletown Dreams, yeah, just listen to them all. 🔥🔥🔥

We certainly appreciate all the great music that was once produced. Especially since there is so little of it in the modern era.

Whahoo!! We had fun!! I see lots of reactions and you both was funny. R.I.P Neil Peart!

So glad to see you enjoy this band. So many good songs to explore.

That’s why us OG’s got those schunched faces. You had em, eventually it sticks. 🤣 I ain’t old, I’m listening to RUSH in my head🥳

I am so blessed to have grown up with all of the artists you mentioned, and so many more - Rush, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Kansas, Queen, SuperTramp, Heart, AC/DC, and on and on and on, and to have seen so many of them in concert. Today's music is pretty much crap in comparison, especially when you consider that there was no auto tune and very few ways to electronically manipulate the music like the have today. Either you brought it, or you stayed home singing in the shower. Imagine that Rush is just three guys pumping all of that sweet music out. It sound like there would be at least 5 members in that band.

Ive seen Rush twice. They were and are incredible! RIP Neil.

When music was music! And Rush were the pinnacle of it!

Saw them in concert during the roll the bones series is one of the overlooked albums and one that is even more unique in its sound

You really can't go wrong with Rush. They're my favourite band, every song is great (even the "bad" ones of which there are very few). Three phenomenally talented guys making the music they wanted to make, rocking your socks off every minute of it. And yes just 3 guys made this: Geddy Lee, multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, primarily bass + vocals, and doing synthesizers with his feet (that opening note to this song is a pedal synth) and hands when available; Alex Lifeson, one of rock's most innovative guitarists (it is often said that, in any other band he would have been the star, but in Rush he's 3rd fiddle!); and of course "The Professor" Neil Peart, an incredibly gifted lyricist and absolutely rock's greatest ever drummer. His passing in early 2020 from a rare brain cancer just as he was getting into his retirement hit a lot of us hard, he was a man who had endured so much (including the death of his entire family in the late 90's, which he came back from after traveling over 55,000 miles in 14 months across North America to give the world 3 more Rush albums; he left behind his second wife and 11-year-old daughter, just tragic), and really poured himself into his lyrics. And they pulled it off live too. Recommendations of where to go from here are limitless, but I think Limelight from the same album is a great next pick. You can really just pick and album and song at random and there's a very good chance you'll be impressed, but that song's lyrics are really profound, reflecting the struggle of a man who had become famous but *did not* want the spotlight, and for us introverts it's incredibly relatable. From there, 2112 is a masterpiece epic (at over 20 minutes long) but worth every minute for the sheer sonic voyage it takes you on; or go further into their 80's and 90's (and 2000's) output where they shifted styles 3 different times to keep themselves fresh while never losing what made them them.

This song came out when I was a little kid. It was just normal. Music was such a large part of the culture. And yes we went to concerts all the time. That's all we did was save money to see the next band in town. My whole life was listening to music, going to concerts, and watching our friends garage bands. There was definitely some type of musical Renaissance going on. It's nice to see younger people appreciate it. You should learn about Jimi Hendrix. Buy Electric Ladyland, play the whole double album from beginning to end. It will change your life.

We named our German Shepherd, Rush, after this band.

Do some of their early work, you'll love it too, - Anthem; - Working Man; - Finding my Way, and then do one of the early epic songs - 2112; - Xanadu; Cygnus X1 books 1 and 2 take your pick all are fire.

One of Geddy Lee's, the vocalist and bassist, greatest influences was Chris Squire from Yes. In fact he helped induct Yes in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame

Getty Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush were highly influenced by the Band YES which you covered in this Channel with Roundabout. They introduced Yes for their Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction and Getty Lee played bass on Roundabout live per the late Chris Squier. In turn Rush made it into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and the Foo Fighters paid tribute to their idols or one of them: Rush. Prog Rock Legends. Take a listen to more Yes and to Rush they never disappoint.

I wanted to add to the “ how did we choose” question : Back then, everything was word of mouth, music magazines and of course, going to the record store. Others have pointed out the excitement you would feel going to a record store and searching the bins and then finding a new one you would just buy before even listening to since you already knew the bands and their previous output. It really did feel like a magical time, because there was a whole process . Everything wasn’t immediate and only one click away, like today.. nothing feels very exciting today. There are no real surprises anymore as everything is reviewed and previewed and sounds like shit on today’s audio sources. There was nothing like going to your friend’s house that had a huge stereo system and putting on a new record like this one, full blast while toking on a fat doobie. The sound was incredible. Even with the record “ crackle” the bass was fat and huge and warm and the drums hit you like a professional mafia beating. There was nothing like it . Today’s “ downloads” just don’t have the same impact or sound.

You made me realize how suddenly fresh those old sci-fi synths sound!

Hell yea Bros, vocals are insane!!

Guys. KZread brought me here. So cool seeing you guys here this. My first gig seeing Rush was A farewell to kings tour. Followed them ever since. Can I recommend ( as this is the first video I ve seen ) Dream Theatre . Songs you may like. Count of Tuscany, Dark Eternal Night. The drumming is immense. Cheers and best wishes from Glasgow, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, Scotland

When he says, "the space he invades," that's a small reference to the "Space Invaders" video game that was big at that time!

I think of this as sort of a generational anthem, like "My Generation" or "Smells Like Teen Spirit" were at different times...

You guys GOTTA listen to better days - uncle kracker

Man u guys have the pleasure of discovering some of the greatest music...there is lots of awesome Rush songs, a must is side 1 of their album 2112, make sure u listen to the whole side, it is meant to be listened that way.

Black Sabbath - War Pigs, an absolute powerhouse band and song.

My Bros….. you have fallen into the magic hole that is RUSH, welcome to the family 👍😎

Big rabbit hole. I think you will really like Subdivisions. I could sit with you guys for days and turn you on to thousands of great songs from this, my generation's catalog ( I'm 61 ). Love seeing your generation find out about all this epic music !!

WELCOME to the world of rock. Rock music is a feeling no matter how you feel there's a rock song for you. Some days are a rush day some are a pink floyd day....etc. Its all about the feeling that's the rock band you listen too!!

When you get set up to do it, check out the Official Music Video of this song. It’s them, tight, sitting in the recording studio going through it. What makes the video so cool is you get to see them play, up close and personal. it’s one of the the best videos out there. RUSH point blank is something to see! RUSH WILL BLOW YOUR MIND! Guaranteed!