Arguably the best 3 piece in rock history.

@n5iln

27 күн бұрын

@@Parduck365 The world’s smallest orchestra.

@busher69

27 күн бұрын

Cream led the way and opened the door for 3 piece rock bands. Rush came along a blew the door off its hinges. Two of the most creative bands ever.

@Fred-vy1hm

27 күн бұрын

No argument from me imo the best band period.

@TheAsphyx666

27 күн бұрын

There's no argument. They are.

@primemover1416

27 күн бұрын

I'd agree if the OP removes "3 piece". Dirk, Lerxst and Pratt(RIP) have no equals. IMO, of course.

perfect example of why people over 40 say today's music doesn't compare to what we heard growing up

@peter9962

27 күн бұрын

That's what people over 70 saying in the 90s,hehheh.

@watdaphuq

27 күн бұрын

@@peter9962 I totally agree! Outside a small handful of bands during the 90s, no one in that era could sniff rock from late 60s-early 80s. Greatest music era ever. 90s was the era of the best hip-hop music, and 80s was the best vocal pop.

@ZyggyZero

27 күн бұрын

Greatest era for music is today. You have instant access to all previous eras. Free. In your pocket. Concerts that you might otherwise need a passport and TARDIS to see. Buying directly from the artist. Lots of other reasons. If you meant that the music of decades past was better, that’s debatable. Sure we remember the classics. But every decade has Tons of songs released that are forgettable, disposable CRAP. “Surfin’ Bird”. Journey reminding us to believe in people made out of streetlights (or was that streetlights made of people…writing just SO good and clear on this). 4 Non Blondes who had one hit where half of the lyrics are “Hey”, “Yeah”, or “ooh”. TLDR: Good song. Great Band. There are more songs I like less than better than this.

@tonyb9735

27 күн бұрын

Don't allow yourself to become an old curmudgeon. These guys were great, and they made the best of the instruments and technology available to them at the time, and so do today's musicians. It is a different time, but there are loads of great musicians around today if you can just take your blinkers off. Good music is good music. BTW I am _considerably_ older than 40.

@yvanb9913

27 күн бұрын

as a 65 yrs old .. i discover great trio as Dirty Loops.. as impressive as my 70's band with a 2000's twist

"He's playing guitar... he's singing..." He's playing bass. And singing. And playing the keyboards with his feet. Seriously. And that is, IMHO, the best drummer to have ever walked the face of this planet. Rush is amazing condensed down to three amazing people.

@monkeyofalldjs

24 күн бұрын

Yes the professor will have no equal, RIP

@Night_Crew_Artist

24 күн бұрын

Don't forget Alex is no slouch. The most underrated guitarist

@FanOfDaUnderAppreciated

24 күн бұрын

Back when music was made primarily by highly skilled musicians, rather than corporate formulas and tech. "Maybe he has a twin brother..." lol Geddy Lee does play bass and sing at the same time live, but this video is obviously a studio recording, not live. No, they did not clone him.

@thefluxcapacitor1

23 күн бұрын

To be fair, a bass is a guitar. I know what you mean though.

@Jskew

22 күн бұрын

As a drummer he is God, El Estipario Siberiano is Jesus, Mike Portnoy is the Holy Spirit and there are a few disciples. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

Best drummer...EVER!!

The singer/bassist/keyboardist is Geddy Lee The guitarist is Alex Lifeson The drummer is the best of all time.. Neil Peart..who also is the main lyricist Unfortunely Neil passed due to brain cancer in 2020 All of us Rush fans really really miss him.. R.I.P. I saw them live 21 times!!!

@jimstout325

27 күн бұрын

Pay attention to the precision of the drums. These guys rock!!! Period.

@mgnzmn9362

27 күн бұрын

Neil Peart was the greatest drummer on earth. When he died even the German official news on TV reported about it on Prime time news. Such a loss…

@user-lf2nw5ql5g

27 күн бұрын

21 times damn thats awesome never really been a rush fan but can't beat anyone live, hell yeah I'm from 95 so that says something, grew up with rock, rush wasn't necessarily one of them but still love that song

@TreysBlindSpot

27 күн бұрын

5 awesome times, in my teens (looooooong ago 😁). Unforgettable! ✨😎

@TreysBlindSpot

27 күн бұрын

You will get A LOT of suggestions for Rush song to do next, so let me put forth perhaps doing a live video, see what an incredible shows they were.

The video was made while they recorded the song, and is made of clips filmed during the process. There's only three of them. (Well, just two now. RIP Professor.)

@Dubblebass

27 күн бұрын

R.I.P. Neil Peart; your favorite drummer's favorite drummer.

@bhalstead6313

26 күн бұрын

😢

@scotty110

26 күн бұрын

@@Dubblebass unless you talk about Phil Colins, who Neil had said was his favorite drummer ;)

@Dubblebass

26 күн бұрын

@@scotty110 True! Even Neil had to have a favorite! ;) Good call.

Neil Peart is on God level with his drum skills.

The year was 1982. I was 11 years old over my friends house. We built a fort under his parents picnic table. He brought his boom box out and popped in a tape from his older cousin. It was Rush’s Moving Pictures. The first song on it is Tom Sawyer. He pressed play on the boom box and my entire world changed. I was hooked. I went to my first Rush concert in Philly in 1984 and would see them 26 times, the last time being at their last show they ever played in their hometown of Toronto which they filmed for a concert video. 40 years later I am still hooked.

@tonix100

24 күн бұрын

Mine was a couple of years later when I was 10 - my bro gave me a mixed tape that our older cousin had given him. RUSH, the cars, grandmaster flash, tom petty, etc. Was a Rush fan by the time Tom Sawyer finished the first time i heard it. I only go to see them 6 times though..........

@Ultra54able

16 күн бұрын

Mine was when the album came out in 79 and I just got my license and me and my buddies would drive around all night rocking to this on the cassette deck.

What happens when three of the most skilled musicians of an entire generation get together? Rush happens.

Yes!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed that song!Rush rocks!!! More Rush songs: Spirit Of Radio, Subdivisions, Freewill, Limelight, YYZ, 2112, Red Barchetta, Fly By Night, Working Man, La Villa Strangiato, Closer To The Heart, The Big Money, Xanadu

@peter9962

27 күн бұрын

You got it, they have a whole catalogue of great songs.

@billn7183

27 күн бұрын

Great list

@gerryweed7697

27 күн бұрын

you forget --> Roll the Bones . 😉👍

@livingfree-livingmobile3149

26 күн бұрын

Yes to all those songs, and don't forget the Caress of Steel album. Not one of their most popular albums, but one of my favorites

@animistchannel

26 күн бұрын

Excellent list, thumbs up, although I would add "Neurotica" and "Roll the Bones" because they so blatantly expresses Neil Peart's ironic/cynical viewpoint and commentary on the human condition.

Can't believe this is your first exposure to Rush. Welcome to an entirely wide & deep rabbit hole of spectacular musicianship that crafted generations.

Fun fact about bassist/singer Geddy Lee - his parents, who emigrated to Canada from Poland after surviving the holocaust, named him Gary Lee Weinrib - and because of her thick accent, when his mother called his name, his friends thought she was saying Geddy instead of Gary. The nickname stuck and he eventually changed it legally.

@gerryweed7697

22 күн бұрын

Rush song about holocaust ---> Red Sector A .. 👍🎶🎶

The most technical drummer to ever walk the planet Earth - Neil Peart

@vicprovost2561

27 күн бұрын

No one had a more varied kit of percussion, definitely the most versatile, powerful drummer, for sheer power I give a nod to John Bonham but they are both part of bands that were as good as the sum of their parts, which is saying something. Forever music, she is the latest example of great music being timeless.

@markpocock7335

24 күн бұрын

@@vicprovost2561 I agree that Bonham was the best straight forward drummer ever, but Peart was the best all round percussionist.........ever

New rabbit hole 🚨 ‼️

@ethanburgess3475

27 күн бұрын

We got her!!

@elausente21

27 күн бұрын

The deepest one 😊

@davemason6501

26 күн бұрын

40 plus years of material to listen to. Welcome to Rush.

@Sportsref13

16 күн бұрын

not a rabbit hole, its a dang Coal Mine... goes for miles

One of the myriad amazing things about Neil Peart's drumming is his ability to disguise a change in time signature. 'Tom Sawyer' switches from 4/4 to 7/4 when the keyboard comes in to bring in the solo section. That was one of Neil's amazing talents as a percussionist.

@HeavyTopspin

24 күн бұрын

That, and his ability to throw in a fill anywhere. Where the vast majority of even great drummers would simply keep the beat, the Professor is dropping in extended difficult runs.

@ruckusmalone9419

Күн бұрын

Yes, his seamless changes between time signatures and his fluid and dynamic phrasing set him apart IMHO. He was one of the greatest ambassadors of the drums in my lifetime. And to think, his lyrical genius was even deeper than his drumming prowess !

The best description of Neil Peart ( the drummer) I've ever heard is "He's your favorite drummer's favorite drummer."

Only 3 people. You need to see them do all that live.

@DSWilkes

26 күн бұрын

That will never happen. Neil can't play anymore.

@danhunt2425

26 күн бұрын

At least there are plenty of LIVE videos available... Thank you Rush! ☮️

@rvponto

26 күн бұрын

@@DSWilkes he say on video, i guess.

@EdwardHealthCoach

26 күн бұрын

I did mean on video. Wasn't clear.

@markramsey783

26 күн бұрын

Best show ive ever seen in the Tacoma Dome 1984

Check out Neils drum solo Live in Frankfurt. You will be amazed. He was known as.. your favorite drummers, favorite drummer... and the bands lyrisist...RIP Neil

@Prozak63

17 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

You’ve opened a treasure trove. This is a band that is totally unique. Not only are they incredibly innovative and boundary breaking, they backed themselves and their music when their record company wanted to commercialise themselves. The record company freaked out at their 4th album which was a prog-rock concept album when they’d expected something radio friendly. They thought it was unsellable, but it stuck a chord with listeners and the band blew up as a cult phenomenon. They’ve become incredibly successful (at one point only third behind The Beatles and Rolling Stones for most consecutive gold and platinum albums) but through little in the way of commercial radio play nor MTV support. It was an unspoken pact between the band and the fans - keep producing incredible music and we’ll keep buying the records and spreading the word. As for the music, one of the things that would stun concert-goers was how full the sound was from just three guys. This was in a time before backing tracks and MIDI and all sorts of technological helpers for a live musical performance, and the band’s pride wouldn’t allow them to put music into an album track that they couldn’t pull off on stage. To that end, both Alex (guitar) and Geddy (bass/keyboards/lead vox) would play keyboards with their feet live to fill in bass or other keyboard parts. Neil would play an enormous drum/percussion rig and they’d do it all fully live, just the three of them. This was why old school bands used to have double-neck guitars, because certain songs would need a change of instrumentation that the players could do if they had the instruments available. That leads up to the recommendation to watch the live version of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left tour/concert. Enjoy it but watch as Alex switches from 12 string to 6 string on his guitar and Geddy switches (right at the very end) from bass to 6 string on his guitar, both playing keyboards with their feet and Geddy of course playing keyboards or bass whilst singing, and Neil at the foundation on his massive kit. Also note that aside from the first album and and small handful of songs on the next album or two, Neil wrote all their lyrics, and those lyrics are the fourth member of the band. Neil’s interests changed over the years, from heavily literary-inspired concepts to later much ‘more human-inspired ideas, his writing was phenomenal. After you’ve done Xanadu (live) from Exit Stage Left, try Spirit Of Radio (an ode to the Joy and miracle that radio allowed, bringing music to the masses), then Limelight.

@moonchildah

27 күн бұрын

This

It's so crazy to me that people have never listened to RUSH!!! Absolutely one of my favorite bands, all of them are the best of the best!!! RIP professor.

Rush is what you get when you put the talent of 9 people into 3 people.

Oh, if this is your introduction to Rush, you have NO IDEA what amount of musical and lyrical treasures lies ahead of you.

This is called a, "Power Trio". The guitarists write the music while the drummer writes all the lyrics......very odd. Known as a "Musician's Band", Rush embodies a unique lyrical depth and musical complexity unheard of today. I've seen them many times live and am happy to be on this discovery with you. Check out, "Limelight" or "Closer to the Heart" next.

I remember the first time I was playing a video game at age 13 at a fried chicken place (totally normal in the 80's) in South Texas in 1982 and I had a Sony Walkman and a buddy of mine said check out this band. Before that I was a big Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Led Zepplen, Black Sabbath, Steve Miller, etc etc classic rock fan. I put the tape in and heard "Tom Sawyer"... my mouth opened and my jaw dropped. I instantly went home, scrounged up $20, rode my bike to the mall and bought Moving Pictures from the record store. I rode my bike back home listening to it. I felt like I was on top of world. That night I fell asleep to it and I listened to it every day and slept every night to it for like I think 2 years straight. I then started to go backwards and buying their albums one by one and would listen to them, read the lyrics and I became a Rush freak. I didn't want to hear any other music. I literally thought all other music sucked compared to Rush. I finally one day had to hide all Rush tapes and start listening to other music when I was 15... like Depeche Mode and the Cure. I think I converted like 20 friends to all be Rush fans too. We used to play Dungeons & Dragons and listen to Caress of Steel over the weekends. Man, growing up in that era blows away what these kids that lock themselves up in a room by themselves and play Xbox all the time. I wish I could time travel back to that era. I started listening to Rush again like 3 years ago and its like I am time traveling. I literally didn't listen to Rush from like 1987 to 2020. When I started listening again, it blew me away all over again! I turn on some of my younger friends to Rush and I've converted some younger guys to become Rush fans today.

Neil Peart the drummer is widely considered one of rock's greatest along with John Bonham.

@vicprovost2561

27 күн бұрын

Add Keith Moon, Bill Ward and Cozy Powell and that is my top 5. Those dudes ROCKED my life!

@0okamino

27 күн бұрын

Quite a lyricist as well.

@DavidBrown-ly6lp

27 күн бұрын

Metronomes follow Neil's beat

@keithj6251

27 күн бұрын

Thumbs down for dragging John Bonham into this.

@DianeLake-sw3ym

26 күн бұрын

@@keithj6251 Why thumbs down? Bonham is considered the greatest drummer. Sadly Neil and John are only making music for the people up there and both were so irreplaceable their bands ceased to exist.

Limelight. Subdivisions, Freewill, Spirit of Radio.

@matiasangel25

26 күн бұрын

don't forget Vital Signs, is in the same album

@spikewatson4714

24 күн бұрын

The entire Album (Moving Picture)

was lucky to see them play live on several occasions. i grew up with rush (i'm 57) and to this day it still amazes me that 3 guys created such music. lyrically and musically unmatched in my little corner of the world. the memories this band evokes are amazing. more rush please!

Rush's music is a gift for the ear.... the lyrics are a gift for humanity

"The Spirit of Radio" is a must hear.

Tom Sawyer is a masterpiece.

@user-js6rq6eg2m

26 күн бұрын

I agree!

@keithkoenig5320

25 күн бұрын

Lyrically, it is silly and outdated.

@illiniwood

25 күн бұрын

@@keithkoenig5320 Looks like we found the Taylor Swift superfan in the comments.

This was recorded in Quebec Canada at Le Studio(gone now😞). The band recorded this piece by piece and the video was released. That’s why you see Geddy doing keys and bass separately. One of my favs. April Wine recorded in this studio as well.

One of Canada's greatest gifts to the music world!❤️👍

Rush - Red Barchetta

If you want to experience some RUSH live. Watch 'Working Man' live from Cleveland, they tear it up.🤘🤘

Geddy Lee sings, plays bass and keyboards Niel Peart plays drums and writes the lyrics Alex Lifeson plays guitar and music supervisor

From a Gary to Geddy your one of the most talented musician of all time! No one touches your talent on bass, keyboards, and singing! You are the definition of Unique and RUSH is not RUSH without your playing and vocals! To quote the movie: I LOVE YOU MAN! Alex and Neil as well!! This is my essay to people who may not know RUSH or who Neil was professionally and his contributions to the art of drumming and lyrical writing! Enjoy! RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary Geddy Lee - Bass guitars, Oberheim polyphonic; OB-X; Mini-Moog; and Taurus pedal Synthesizers, vocals Alex Lifeson - Six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars, Taurus Pedals Neil Peart - Drums kit, timbales, gong bass drums, orchestra bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, bell tree, tubular bells, crotales, cowbells, plywood, wood blocks, triangles, tympani, and Gong! Alex Lifeson: RUSH guitarist and Guru Extraordinaire! The HEART ❤️ AND SOUL OF RUSH! THE FUNNIEST MAN ON THE PLANET AND GREATEST SPEECH GIVER OF ALL TIME!!! ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: BLAH…BLAH…BLAH! HATS 🎩 OFF TO ALEX LIFESON 😎😎😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎸🎸🎸 We lost Neil Peart on January 7th 2020 to brain cancer! Geddy Lee called him: THE PROFESSOR because he had a verbal and musical vocabulary that I would put against anyone including Beethoven and Albert Einstein all this from a guy who didn’t graduate high school! Not only was he the drummer-percussionist of RUSH but he also wrote the Lyrics! RIP PROFESSOR

Rush 2112 is an experience, definitely worth it

@vicprovost2561

27 күн бұрын

2112 is the mountain top of Rush epics for me, it will blow her mind!

@billn7183

27 күн бұрын

A few more traditional Rush songs ( if there is such a thing!) before 2112 might be an idea.

@billn7183

27 күн бұрын

A few more traditional rush songs ( if there is such a thing!) before 2112 might be an idea.

@vicprovost2561

26 күн бұрын

@@billn7183 Limelight would ease her into her Rush journey.

@HudsonsShotgun

26 күн бұрын

@@vicprovost2561 I liked the live version on All The World’s A Stage. They leave a couple of passages out from the studio version, so I copied and pasted them in. It’s not exactly seamless, but it works well enough.

Rush is that band that you've never heard of anything like them before and you never will again. They're one of a kind! Also, one of the best drummers ever! RIP Neil Peart!!!

Welcome to the global community of Rush. I've been a member of this community for 40 years!

In 1983 or 1984, my brother had some friends from his high school over. They were all big fans of Rush and were checking out the Moving Pictures album together. Back then, there was no internet, so they spent time looking at the pictures and credits on the album cover. It was a gathering to listen to the album, as they were all fans of other Rush albums like Signals, Hemispheres, Grace Under Pressure, and of course 2112. Since that day, Rush has been a big part of my life. I always admired Geddy Lee for playing various instruments, especially the bass, except for drums, which were played by the amazing Neil Peart. Neil Peart was definitely one of the best drummers ever! It's also worth mentioning that Lifeson is an underrated guitarist, as he's truly amazing and has a unique style too. Cheers!

❤RUSH FOREVER!!!🥁☮☘

Geddy Lee: bass, vocals, keyboards. Alex Lifeson: guitars. Neil Peart: drums, percussion, lyrics. Take a dive into 2112.

@gozamite

26 күн бұрын

Or pretty much any other Rush song...

I dare you to go down this rabbit hole. Neil on percussions, Alex on guitars Getti on everything else Welcome to RUSH. Great starting place the album called RUSH

This is one of the greatest rock songs of all time, from one of the greatest 3 piece rock bands in the world! Proud to call myself a Canadian when I hear tunes like this.

You will need to watch them live to see them in full effect. Xanadu Live will blow your mind. Enjoy!

@vicprovost2561

27 күн бұрын

Yes, Xanadu live 1980 or so, that video is incredible, she would be quite impressed. She has some great epics to do, I want to see her do all of the studio 2112, beyond epic!

@magnusblomquist1787

27 күн бұрын

@@vicprovost2561 1981 Exit stage left tour.

@allancarel8511

26 күн бұрын

and bastille day

IMO, Rush is the greatest and most talented rock band ever. All three are master musicians. I have been a fan since the early 1980s, so was fortunate to have seen them live on many occasions, right up through their final tour. Sadly, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart passed of brain cancer in 2020, a couple of years after they completed their final tour. There is a huge catalog spanning more than 40 years. Their live performances were incredible

I'm back again to recommend watching the entire concert. Exit, stage left... You gonna love it!!!!!!

One of the greatest bands of all time!!! Just killer!!!

Three of the greatest rock musicians. All in the same band. Hard to believe these three guys actually joined up.

There is no incorrect answers to music. It is about how it effects you😮

Rush is also an amazing live band - take your pick of SO many songs: Freewill, Natural Science, Xanadu, La Villa Strangiato… the list goes on and on. Enjoy the dive!

Welcome to rhe Rush Family. Few things... They are recording at Le Studio, a now closed down recording studio in the province of Quebec up here in Canada. Bands generally lay down tracks individually but can record a song together depending on many factors. Vocals, drums and guitars are generally all recorded separately in a studio setting. So you are seeing Geddy Lee sing isolated vocals, recorded on one track, which is then edited in with all the other "tracks" (drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, Taurus (foot pedals), etc.. Modern day studios have mixers with 24 or more "tracks", and in post production the entire song is mixed to the bands and recording engineers liking. But the true test of any musical act is how they replicate their studio songs into a live performance and Rush were at the tippy top of live concerts. All 3 members all have responsibilities for playing their primary and secondary instruments which also include triggers. Many acts have side stage or technology do that but Rush... nope. There are lots of concert vids of this amazing band that show how professional and seriously they took their jobs and I'd highly suggest their R30 official concert DVD/Blu Ray. Xanadu is a song that showcases this and most would suggest their Exit Stage Left concert but the R30 concert shows some impressive overhead camera angles showing Geddy (notably) and Alex both using foot pedals to add another layer to their sound. Instead of adding a 4th member way back in the late 70's when they added in keyboards to their music, they decided NO as to not potentially ruin their unique 3 man democracy and chose to learn how to play more instruments and be able to do it live. Great reaction, and apologies for a long winded reply. It's important to put into context how this unique band were able to preform incredibly complex music all on their own while sounding like a 4 or 5 piece band. Cheers from Toronto... the hometown of Rush. I saw them 13 times during their career and each show was mind-blowing.

@testfire3000

24 күн бұрын

Sad to report, but Le Studio burned in 2017 and was officially torn down in 2020. A tragic loss.

Unique and impressive; Rush had that in spades. The entire Moving Pictures LP is stocked with bangers.

@RinhTruth

27 күн бұрын

Not a bad song in the batch.

@vicprovost2561

27 күн бұрын

Witch Hunt, talking about the vibe in the last few years some 40 years+ before.

@livingfree-livingmobile3149

26 күн бұрын

The Camera Eye!

I bought my first Rush album in 1976 ... 2112 is an experience from the galaxies . The sound they made as a trio was remarkable . RIP ...The Professor ( Neil Peart ) one of the greatest ever .

4:16 Yes, only three people in this band ! Amazing ! Love your reaction ! I am fan of Rush since 1985.

First off .,... please keep in the forefront of your view this is only 3 People creating this sound and the way that they can convey the feeling and energy to the crowd through inatimate objects (their instruments) is truly incredible. Also .....they don't play songs that they cannot accurately create live. What you hear, feel and experience is them true, alive and honest. A fact that many people don't realize. That are honestly and truly Musical geniuses.

Neil Peart plays drums and was the band's songwriter. Alex Lifeson plays a unique style of guitar. Geddy Lee plays bass and keyboards, as well as sings. If you listen to enough Rush, you'll find that he's got two distinct voices that change with the style of song. This is called a power trio, but people aren't going to like what I'm going to say here. A lot of rock bands really only have three people playing. The Who, for instance, was one of the most powerful and loudest rock bands, with just a guitar, bass, and drums. The fourth member was a dedicated singer who picked up a tambourine once in a while. With power trios, most notably Rush, ZZ Top, and Triumph, one of the three players takes on the role of singer. In the case of Rush, Geddy Lee also played keys once in a while. To keep up the bass playing, especially in a live setting, he used the foot pedals to fill in bass gaps.

@calanor4130

27 күн бұрын

I don't know why people would dislike what you're writing, it's perfectly true after all. However, I'd argue that Geddy's multitasking makes him stand out when compared to most other trios.

@mgordon1100

27 күн бұрын

​@calanor4130 I wouldn't argue against Rush standing apart from other bands due to Geddy Lee. But I've had this conversation with other people who argue against what I'm saying. Despite most other 4-piece rock bands really only have 3 instruments, they argue that they aren't a trio because of the singer.

@peter9962

27 күн бұрын

I agree, even with 4 members, it's still a trio of musicians. There have been many, but let's not forget Hendrix, also Cream, and even the Doors.

@user-hf9vf9kf8t

26 күн бұрын

Let's be honest here. When you have Neil Peart and Geddy Lee ( as great as Alex Lifeson is) - Alex Lifeson did not need to be a full time lead guitar player- Anything he did blended in with what the other 2 did. If he did not play in Rush but another band he would have got his due as a top 20 guitarist ever.

Geddy Lee is the keyboardist, vocalist and bassist. Rush and Primus are the South Park guys favorite bands. Both played live at their 25 year celebration. Both are fronted by phenomenal bassists.

@vicprovost2561

27 күн бұрын

Les Claypool is dope, he was something at Ozzfest 20+ years ago.

This band was my first concert in 1977 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. I was 13 at the time, and there was also another Canadain 3 piece band, Rik Emmett's Triumph,

@melvinsmart9442

16 күн бұрын

Triumph is another great 3 piece band

These guys are all masters at their craft. I was fortunate enough to see them live 4 times. They never disappointed.

RUSH is best appreciated live. Xanadu, from the Exit Stage Left Tour 1981 is one of their most incredible performances. The KZread channel ‘Stickhits’ has a very good remastered version. Enjoyed your sincere reaction!

@domenicdefrancesco

27 күн бұрын

Totally agree with you.

Floyd and Rush! That’s it imo!

@Rob74959

27 күн бұрын

Tool is better than Floyd and Rush imo

@ENIGMVTIK

27 күн бұрын

​@@Rob74959 That's just brand-loyalty talking... None of those groups are technically better than the other. Three different flavors of rock/metal-all great.

@davidmchenry8386

26 күн бұрын

@@ENIGMVTIK All personal preferences

One of the best things about Rush was their live performances. They were SO GOOD at recreating just what you heard on the album!! Among many other things, it truly was one their strong points. I can't tell you how many shows I've been to, and I don't recall them being late to the stage at any of them. The same can't be said for A LOT of bands! To me, that shows a lot of respect to their fans, doing what they really loved.

This is my favorite band of all time, and has been since soon after this song came out. I am a bit older than you, I am 55, and was lucky enough to have seen them live twice, in 1986 and in 1990. I cannot love this band any more than I do. I truly would not be me without this band in my life.

The deeper down the rush, rabbit hole you go, the less you will want to come out of it. They are without a doubt, the most incredible rock Trio ever

Down the RUSH rabbit hole !

Rush is the greatest trio ever.Formed in 1968 in Toronto, Ontario Canada their debut self titled album came out in 1974, their last tour was in 2015.They had 24 gold,14 platinum and 3 multi platinum albums.One of the best bands to see live as you will see in their videos from their concert in Rio or their performance from the Sarsfest concert in front of 500,000.You picked a great start with Tom Sawyer, they have an endless library of amazing songs, welcome to the Rush Journey Stacey they never disappoint.

Neil Peart on drums, Alex Lifeson on guitar, marvelous combination

New viewer: You can't all solo at the same time! Rush : Yes

Best Powertrio ever! Rush was a band of three great friends, three great musicians who came together and we had the pleasure of being able to listen and watch them play.

Stacey, "Tom Sawyer" is from the 1800s by Author Mark Twain, a book banned by some schools even though it is fabulous. The song is also a statement applying the philosophy of Ayn Rand, the famous Russian woman philosopher who immigrated to America to escape the abuses of Russian Communism (and told us all about it) The theme of this song is a celebration of the mind.

NEIL PEART’S NARRATION ON EXIT STAGE LEFT DVD: There’s a tremendous ambiance about a concert hall…to even before a band starts playing…from the time the doors open..this place feels electric you know! That’s one of the things I like most about the road that feeling of standing in the hall when the doors open feel the excitement bursting into the hall. I must admit I feel very comfortable playing live a lot! A very modern urban setting for that Tom Sawyer mentality and a very carefree stride and a very self-possessed kind of air. Xanadu: The question we tend to ask the most often is WHAT IF? I think of you had to simplify a motivation or simplify a moving force in our music that would probably…suffice! Red Barchetta: Well it seems to me a car is one of those handy metaphors and volumes have been written about the sociological and cultural impact of the car and what it represents but it also has a very fundamental sensual feel and it’s a metaphor for sexuality and freedom. We’ve certainly tried to guide everything by the principles that were interested in and the freedom of choice and the material we’ve been playing and expression of music that we found to be exciting would excite other people as well. If the songwriting is important and playing really well on stage is important it’s gonna make the difference between feeling good or not feeling good when I walk off stage feeling that I played as well as I can or as close to well as I can then I feel very satisfied and good for what you have done. YYZED: I think there is a very strong relation maybe not generally recognized between drums and between words as the rhythmic structure and phrasing and the rhythm of verse especially is very strongly rooted in the same syncopation as drums the same patterns of thinking overall work for me with words as much as they do with drum beats.

One of Canada's power trio groups. Geddy Lee on vocals, bass and keys, Alex Lifeson playing killer guitar and then.....Neil Peart, literally one of the best, if not the best drummers. He also wrote quite a bit of the music. Another Canadian power trio definitely worth checking out would be Triumph. The lit up the US festival in 1983 and their entire set is on KZread. PLEASE react to that sometime.

One of the great rock trios of all time. Each band member is legendary. We unfortunately lost the drummer almost a decade ago. Neil Peart's drumming in this song is top shelf.

@TheCollapsingDream

25 күн бұрын

With the pandemic it may seem like nearly a decade but it was in fact ~ 4.5 years ago.

Welcome to Rush! I am a new fan myself (of just a few months). They are an amazing trio and write complicated music (and also manage to convey that in their live performances!). Rush is a Canadian band. The guitarist, Alex Lifeson, formed the band when he was a teenager, and his best friend from the age of 13 is none other than Geddy Lee, who became Rush's singer/bass player/keyboardist. In 1974, Rush released their first album with a different drummer (John Rutsey) who then left the band. Neil Peart auditioned and joined Rush in 1974. These three you watched in this video formed Rush's lineup until Neil's retirement in 2015. Neil also wrote the band's lyrics. Sadly, Neil passed away from brain cancer in 2020. Throughout their 40-year career, all three members of Rush were the best of friends. I suggest you check out Rush's live performances; they are amazing! If you watch the live version of 'Analog Kid' from the Clockwork Angels tour, you can watch Geddy Lee multitask on bass, keyboards, foot pedals and singing!

I’m 60 this came out in 1983, and I’ve been a Rush fan ever since, like Pink Floyd and Tool this band marches to its own beat, and it’s spectacular

The person singing and playing "guitar" actually bass guitar and playing the keyboards is the same person. This is the world famous Le Studio in Morin Heights where many top artist recorded at back in the late 1970's through the 1980's. It was state of the art. The man that owned the studio added video recording capabilities to the studio by 1981 so all of Rush's video's were shot here during this period. The opening scene is from the lake looking towards the studio. They actually lived there while recording Permanent Wave and Moving Pictures. www.youtube.com/@lestudiochannel

The holy trinity from Toronto, they're the greatest power trio and best live band ever. 167 songs, 19 studio albums and 4+ decades of excellence. This song is normal Rush, if you want to really get blown away check out Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, it's multitasking on steroids. Subbed for more Rush reactions. 😊🇨🇦

Three of the best musicians in their field. Put them together and you get some of the best technically played music you’ll ever hear in your life. Perfection!

The drummer is Neal Peart and is considered one of the best drummers of all time. He also wrote the lyrics for many of Rush's songs, including this one.

Welcome to Rush! I first "discovered" them at 14 in 1976, and a year later, went to my first rock concert, Rush's "A Farewell to Kings" tour. Over the years, I've lost count, but I believe that I saw they play live between 20 and 25 times. They rarely had radio air play, but they had a hard core fanbase of musicians that expanded over the years. In high school, I participated in a "Battle of the Bands" and all 4 bands playing there that night played Rush's "Working Man," a song that put them on the map in the USA. As you noticed, they were consummate musicians, each a master of their instruments. The late Neil Peart, who was already considered one of the best rock drummers in the world, decided he was disappointed at the way he played at a tribute to jazz great Buddy Rich, so he found a teacher and began taking lessons! He actually changed his playing style, which is why pretty much any modern drummer called him "The Professor." Neil was also the main lyricist for Rush as well! The bass player/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee is generally considered to be one of the greatest rock bassists in history. Guitarist Alex Leifson is a mind-mindbogglingly incredible guitarist, who seems to be left off a lot of lists of favorite guitarists, EXCEPT when those voting are musicians. These guys played together for 40 years and their concerts were LEGENDARY! They put every bit of themselves into their concerts, and the crowds left with huge smiles on their faces, and were pretty much exhausted from their performances. Thank goodness they recorded many of their later concerts, they were absolutely incredible live! While Tom Sawyer is their best introductory song, another great song of their, "Spirit of Radio" and check out the studio version with the animated video before checking out the live version. The animated video is a wonderful tribute to Neil, who died of brain cancer in 2020.

As a drummer, once you listen Tom Sawyer everything changes for good and forever!

And they sounded this good live too - with just the three of them. Most talented 3-piece band EVER!

Three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art 🎸

Incredible band. World-Class musicians. Over 40 years as recording band (longer than that as a band) and members of R&R Hall of Fame, as of 2013. Please check out the lyrics. The drummer is the main lyricist and he also has several books in publication. Neil Peart passed away in 2020, RIP. He was a master drummer and such an intellect and creative juggernaut. So is Geddy Lee, the bassist/keyboardist/singer. Yes, he did multiple jobs on stage, with the added work of footpedal-keyboards/synthesizer effects (yes, singing, bass & keys with hands and feet, at the same time). Alex Lifeson is the incredible guitarist for Rush. You will be blown away by what you will hear, see, and read with this band. This is a Rabbit Hole and you have begun the journey! Welcome to the band! The next song you should check out is called "Limelight". It's from the same record as Tom Sawyer and the video they did is also with them in the studio. I believe you will really love it! Keep going!

Tom Sawyer and Limelight are the best songs (for me) from the absolute great Album "Moving Picture" (1981) long time ago, now i`am a old "Heavy Metal Mountain Man" 😜 Greetings from Bavaria in southern Germany 🤘🍻

@rudolfbecker4313

27 күн бұрын

Moving Pictures is my favourite Rush album, heard a couple hundred times. I saw them on the signals tour in 83. greetings from an "river-mosel-valley metal man", living now in NRW... they used to call me Mosel-Rudi 🤣🤘

The thing that I've always loved about Tom Sawyer is the way they play together and individually as well. Cool song.

Just an amazing band. Neil Peart (the drummer) passed away a few years ago, but he was known as one of the all time best drummers, and, he wrote most of the songs (lyrics and music). He truly was a musical god. Geddy Lee, is an AMAZING bass player, AND keyboard player, and his voice, I loved it the first time I heard it in the 1970s. Alex Lifeson is a fantastic guitarist, he really brings the trio together. I’ve been a huge fan since the late 1970’s, they truly are the most talented trio ever in my opinion. So many great songs. They are from Canada by the way, I’m sure you saw the snowy scene outside their studio at the end. Really enjoyed your reaction to this. Just so insightful. You really express your thoughts and feelings so well.

Hello from the UK. I'm 60, and have been listening to Rush since I was 11. Maybe The Spirit of Radio next? There is an animated video for that. Much as I love 2112, it is a live version on KZread I believe, but it is 20 minutes long. My personal favourite is Xanadu, there are also live versions of this, but again, I think that you would find The Spirit of Radio more accessible. I'm sure plenty of other people that can help with the band bio

This sounded so ahead of it's time when it was released. And it still does.

Welcome to RUSH! The greatest band ever. RIP Neil the GOAT of drums. He wrote all the lyrics also.

This is the music nerd's music. Whether you come for the thought-provoking lyrics, the legendary hall of fame musicianship, the concept albums or the fact that they are all super cool and humble people, you cannot go wrong with RUSH.

Couple of other awesome three man rock bands: The Police, ZZ Top, Genesis, Green Day and one of my favorites - Emerson Lake and Palmer.

@mgnzmn9362

27 күн бұрын

Yes, perfect choice, Sir🤗 But Genesis only if it’s music before 1980,

@bobbyc3895

27 күн бұрын

@@mgnzmn9362 That's like comparing Chicago (Transit Authority) with Chicago (Cetera pop stuff).

@freefall8243

27 күн бұрын

⁠@@mgnzmn9362After Steve Hackett left, Genesis was a three piece. They never played live as a 3 piece though, they always toured with Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Sturmer on bass or guitar. The other bands toured as 3 pieces. (Not certain about ELP)

@mgnzmn9362

26 күн бұрын

@@freefall8243 I saw Genesis live twice, but only in 92 and 2007, so no more PG or Hackett. Chester and Daryl are good but it’s not the same. But I think Stacey should give Genesis a try😉

I really enjoyed you doing this!! Proud to say they are our neighbours in Toronto, R.I.P. Neil Peart...Best drummer in the world. Please do something live from them, They are great performers and great people in general

Things to know about Rush..Geddy Lee, the bass player, also plays the keyboard and when he is on the keys and you still hear bass, he is playing a bass pedal with his feet. If you go back and look at the video, you can see his feet playing parts. Theyre one band who plays 99% of their music live and not with pre recorded tracks. Not all songs but most. If hes playing bass and you hear keyboard..hes doing that with the Taurus foot pedals. These guys are so underrated, you could easily dedicate your channel to reacting to Rush, and never get tired of their music. Tom Sawyer is one of maybe 75 amazing songs. Check out Camera Eye, Losing It, Spririt of Radio, Natural Science, Available Light, The Pass, Entre Nous, Witch Hunt...just check them all out, you wont be disappointed 😁

there will never be music this good again and we lucky few that grew up with this kind of music are very lucky and blessed for it. I am glad that you liked it so much .

IMO, the Greatest rock band and rock trio. They are all master musicians

Rush has been an ever-present band throughout my life (the first album I ever bought was "Caress of Steel" when it was released). They were the sound track of my high school years and I saw them 5 times during the mid to late 70's. Nobody rocked harder than Rush back then

Rush was a trio. Geddy Lee was the singer/frontman, keyboard player and bassist. In that video, they filmed him playing bass, and once that track was recorded they filmed him playing keyboard. Him singing was filmed after they had the music. For the video, they spliced different time periods together. He sang while sitting on a stool in front of the drum kit, and you can see that Niel Peart, the drummer, is not there.

No autotune, no computer mix or time/pitch edits, just 3 dudes with enough galent worth 3000 contemporary bands. Neil Peart the drummer is a rock god... he died couple years ago and still kicks ass.

@thinker8699

14 күн бұрын

They had natural autotune!!!!