You will never in your lifetime see a three piece band in Rush's stratosphere.

@davecole2561

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that. I've heard a lot of bands, but Rush's back catalogue stands up to any, anywhere, from any period. We were fortunate to know them, appreciate their art, see them live and have their music to pass on.

@reallymysterious4520

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Although it would have been nice to see what Cream could have accomplished if they would have stayed together

@RottenPoliticians

Жыл бұрын

Yes Sir!

The washing machines are there because Geddy stopped playing through his amp stack and goes in direct through the main sound board. With the amps gone it looked odd so they filled in the space with washing machines. - sometimes its chickens on a rotisserie. Either way its an interesting way to solve the problem, and it speaks to the band's sense of humor.

@purpleraventd3

3 жыл бұрын

Plus they could get their laundry done while on the road!

@roberturie187

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the movie theatre popcorn machine...lol

@bradlerh

3 жыл бұрын

@@roberturie187 You're right, forgot about that ;)

@stevejohnson1577

3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget the cooking chickens

@iggyfritz7150

3 жыл бұрын

Not true my brother and I went into the venue early we got to Geddys side of the stage and saw a stack of orange amplifiers at stage right and we were chased out. Apparently we weren't supposed to see that 😁 so no Geddy does not just plug straight into the board.

This is the opening from their R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour in 2004. The R30 Overture (intro) consists of part of a song taken from each of their first 6 albums... Album 1... Finding My Way (Rush) Album 2... Anthem (Fly by Night) Album 3... Bastille Day (Caress of Steel) Album 4... A Passage to Bangkok (2112) Album 5... Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage (A Farewell to Kings) Album 6... Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres (Hemispheres) They then perform in entirety The Spirit of Radio form their 7th album (Permanent Waves).

@gregklagklagenberg7795

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I did wanna type that

Neil Peart (R.I.P.) was one of the most highly regarded and influential drummers/percussionists of our time. He's been described as a walking army of percussion. His body of work is massive. He also wrote most of the lyrics of their songs as well. Thanks Professor for all your music over the years. We miss you. BTW - Rush concerts were generally anywhere from 2 1/2 to 3 hours long and somewhere in there, Neil had an epic drum solo.

@chasbastian6071

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget about the 5 books he wrote. Read them if you haven't. Cheers

@jdearing46

3 жыл бұрын

I was at their moving pictures concert at the Cleveland Coliseum in Richfield Ohio in 1981. They played a total of 25 songs at least 3 hours. I had listened to all of the work before that and Neil was by far the best drummer/percussionist period his lyrics and beats took me on musical journeys like no other. It is tragic the way his life ended right when he was just retiring and enjoying what he had built over the years. Yes Rush is an amazing example of talent in the music industry.

@ARain6500

3 жыл бұрын

I saw them in Frankfurt (Festhalle) in ‘82 for their Signals tour. Peart drum kit wasn’t that expansive but he did have a lot of percussion and tubular bells. Of course he had a drum solo. See the newer one of him in Frankfurt with this drum kit.

@chartier67

3 жыл бұрын

The music world definitely lost a legend that is for sure

@philip8899

2 жыл бұрын

I seen them in LV in the early 2000's...33 songs...4HOURS!

They’re playing a medley of songs that they wouldn’t play that night. After all they’re only going to play for 3+ hours.

In answer to one of your questions Mr H: "Washing machines have been used as stage effects in Rush shows over the past several years after a reviewer said watching their stage act was about as interesting as watching clothing tumble in a washing machine" Great sense of humour these boys have - and a deaf reviewer 🤨

@HighlyCombustibleReacts

3 жыл бұрын

THAT IS EPIC! Almost as epic as their stage performance...

@matthewkolb1694

3 жыл бұрын

The shirts loaded in the dryers were passed out after the cycle finished, emblazoned with 'this shirt came from dryer #1 (2,3) on the (insert appropriate) tour'. Never got one, too far from the stage. They had a crew member come out and load the shirts and quarters, yes they were laundromat dryers and apparently a hassle for them to obtain (can't have mismatched appliances)

@kengregory6026

3 жыл бұрын

Rush never washed their dirty linen in public...they wanted to add a bit more fun in their shows...so they decided to wash their dirty linen in public!!

@michaelvanbuskirk8845

3 жыл бұрын

RIP Neil Peart aka The Professor. You were the most amazing drummer I ever saw.

@ralphnunez5156

3 жыл бұрын

It is because Geddy Lee doesn't use stage amps anymore, and he thought the stage looked unbalanced with Alex still having amps behind him.

You missed the fact that both the bass player and the guitarist are playing keyboards with their feet. And yes, Neil Peart is the GOAT !!!

@ernestogonzales9277

Жыл бұрын

Yes Niel Peart is the GOAT..

That was the intro to what was probably a 3 hour concert. At this stage of their career they no longer had opening acts.

@mycroft16

2 жыл бұрын

They were their own hype men, their own intro, their own main act, and their own outro.

You’ve only scratched the surface of RUSH, they have over 40 years of musical magic! A typical RUSH concert is approximately 3 hours with a short intermission. You may want to check out some of their live concerts like Exit… Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure, Live in Rio, R30, Clock Work Angels, R40, and my personal favourite, the Time Machine Tour from 2011. Cheers from Canada! 🍻🇨🇦🍻🇨🇦

They played that way for 40 years and about 2400 shows. Their live shows were like nothing else. Thanks for a great reaction.

"...more going on than a helicopter pilot right now." Used to fly Robinson R-22s, and I totally agree; I can't play the drums at all, but I can fly a helicopter :P

“THEY’RE COMMIN’ IN LIKE PEOPLE FINISH!” 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 yep!! That’s why I went to this tour in 10 cities!!!! “The soundtrack to my life…” Yes Neil, it was, is, and always will be.

Neil Peart...the Professor....the drummers drummer. And yes his drum solo in Frankfurt is so epic it will forever stand the test of time. R.I.P. Neil

Getting into Rush is like falling down a rabbit hole. Welcome. Your next song should be......anything.

A lot people dont know how scorching and tight 70's Rush can be but this being just a medley only hints a tease. Love the helicopter pilot analogy on Neil, never heard it like that. Neil described it as running a marathon while solving equations.

I saw them 8 times in the 70's and 80's, they are all masters at their craft. The video to check out though is YYZ live in Rio.

@MNSpotter

2 жыл бұрын

...and hear them sing along with an instrumental.

@m1t2a1

Жыл бұрын

Music in bars on Yonge got so much better with them playing 6 days a week.

the representation of back in the day; jamming in the basement of their neighbours, homes, garages; that is where it all begins - they rock never again a band like RUSH

You have to check out his solo, “Neil Peart live in Frankfurt”, fucking incredible!!!!!!!!

@erikvolger5631

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Yes. It is called the Rhythm Method and it is not merely a solo but a piece of music performed by one person. Neil Peart was voted best drummer 10 times, and after watching this you wonder why only 10 times?

@jeffisme1972

3 жыл бұрын

absofuckinlutely, Neil's drum solo in Frankfurt is a damn good example of The Professor doing what he does best behind the kit

@fredbarnes2049

3 жыл бұрын

Yes HxC you need to see that if it's the one I'm thinking of. It's known on KZread as the "best drum solo ever"

@samsrg3025

3 жыл бұрын

Neil Peart : fucking incredible period

@peterputtmann9291

Жыл бұрын

and I was there😂😁😁😁🤣

The intro is a medley of some of their songs from the 70's on up. One of them was A Passage to Bangkok - check out the Live in Rotterdam version.

@eckie4679

3 жыл бұрын

The R30 Overture

@justaguy214

3 жыл бұрын

Passage To Bangkok...the greatest song about weed in all of rock.

@rhyta5042

3 жыл бұрын

That is the concert this is from, R30 dvd is the final stop on that tour. Neil's solo is on there too.

This is the intro, PLUS The Spirit of Radio song...

I think I read that, when technology got to where they didn't need the tower amps on stage any more, they felt like something was missing so they added the washer dryer to fill some space. Sometimes one of the roadies will come out while the band is playing and empty the dryer with their finished clothes, LOL!

@mgourley1234

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, there was no need for stacks of amps... so the stage opened up for use of humorous props to fill the stage.

@markgettemeyer1145

3 жыл бұрын

Yep - Geddy started running his bass signal directly into the board so the space was empty. On another tour they had rotisserie machines in that spot with real chicken cooking and some guy came out to check on them a couple of times during the show. I’d heard it was to feed the crew

You are absolutely correct, all three of these men are MASTER MUSICIANS. That's the best description there is. Three master musicians who found a way to make music without clashing with one another.

@davecole2561

2 жыл бұрын

That's right. Just as importantly, they wrote and played the music they wanted to despite record company pressures or often ridicule/ignorance from haters or lazy people who couldn't listen past Geddy's voice. As I read in The Times' obituary of Neil Peart here in the UK, they stayed true to themselves and the 16 year old who would never 'bow to the man'. I will love this band forever.

@JoseFernandez-mn6qt

2 жыл бұрын

@@davecole2561 As will I, mate!

The song after the amazing intro is "The Spirit Of Radio", one of Rush's biggest ever hits. The intro itself contains short snippets of many Rush tracks woven together. This is all just totally gobsmacking in its epicness - all three of them just killing it - Neil on drums, showing why he really was just about the best ever behind a kit - Alex, as generally understated, but masterful as always, and Geddy pounding the bass, and still singing as only he can, even after so many years. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant - that is all.

@chasbastian6071

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could like this comment more than once

@search4truth104

3 жыл бұрын

Just found this best into ever, and that it is. Like finding a new rush song so awesome.

I saw this intro. It was their 30th anniversary tour (R30). I went to see them when they played their last show in their hometown of Toronto. It was a great concert! And yes. Neil is consistently rated as one of the best drummers of all time. Actually Alex and Geddy also get high ratings too, with Geddy considered to be one of the best rock bassists and Alex highly respected by guitarists everywhere.

Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer.

Uh, that would have been 2.5 to 3 hours with a 15min break between sets, plus an encore. Yes, they played that kind of energy level the whole...way...through! That is how amazing Rush was. 🤘

@robinsweet1827

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, they did!! INTENSE AWESOMENESS for the...WHOLE...concert!!! EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!!!

@ernestogonzales9277

Жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear! Well said!

If you know Rush you realize that the intro was snippets of many different songs compiled

Was blessed to see them three times in that time stage doesn't get any better

This drummer does not use sheet music , he also writes the lyrics

@stewscuda

3 жыл бұрын

My Favorite Drummer of all time......

@erikvolger5631

3 жыл бұрын

A drummer cannot use sheet music while he is drumming, but it can be written down. Every horizontal line in the bar stands for a particular drum, with the base drum at the bottom...

BTW they normally played a 3.5 hour concert with an intermission and no other warmup bands. Just them!

Rush over the years, we need to add more instruments, no problem for these musical wizards. You’ll never see a trio as talented as Rush in your lifetime. Off stage they are great friends since their teens.

Geddy Lee (Bass Player) was plugged directly into the mixing board so the washer, dryer and vending machine was placed in that spot to fill in the empty space.. These guys were all about fun and being goofy doing these gimmicks

This is 10Xs better when you know each of the songs they are play little bits of. Been a big fan of Rush since 1976.

"They're coming in like people finish! I seen people finish weaker than this!" Yup, that's Rush. And they will keep this energy going for 3+ hours. And did so for 40+ years.

RUSH was the first band I ever saw live. 14 yrs old, 11th row on the floor, opened with Spirit of Radio. Blew my mind. A huge moment in my musical life. Was instantly hooked

Millionth time watching Rush. But first time watching you. That was a great reaction. Most talented 3 musicians to ever play together.✌️✌️✌️

I saw rush in the eighties as a teenager, I've had a good life!

Yes, this was just the show intro. Only 2.5 hours of music to follow. I saw this tour twice, both indoor and outdoor. In addition to their god-level talent, endless catalogue, and seasoned stage presence they maintain a brilliant pace of show, it's a fast 3 hours. As I think back there was really only 8 or so pauses to collect myself, they just keep going with setlists that allow emotions to just flow into each other. For each of the 3 times I saw Rush live the drum solo from Neil (2 hours into set, 30 mins after intermission) stole the show. I was numb the first time I heard/saw his solo live. I just remember Geddy and Alex coming on stage after the solo, acoustic guitars in hand setting up to give Neil a rest, while we are roaring for Neil. They look at each other, shrug, put their guitars down and join us in cheering for Neil's greatness. It was probably 5-10 minutes before they resumed the show, just enjoying the moment. That tour was in support of Vapor Trails, the first album following Neil's family tragedy and 5 year hiatus from playing. Looking back that brief moment of communal unadulterated joy in admiration of Neil is my lasting memory of him.

if you keep watching more of their videos... which you should 😊... you'll see popcorn machines, vending machines, large chicken rotissery ovens on stage too.. great reaction BTW. and yes this band is all it.. and Neil was the best.

Trivia note: the cover photo of Neil Peart’s book “Roadshow” was taken just as they kicked into the first few notes of this intro. The photographer jumped up on the back of Neil’s riser, snapped maybe 2-3 quick shots in about 5 seconds, and then jumped back down.

16:00 Yup. Rush can play with that intensity for 3 HOURS!!! That's why we love and loved them!

'This could be the whole concert and people'd go home happy.' - great line. Msn.

“Is that a cow bell?????” Ignores actual drumming technique

i was there in the front row in front of Geddy..in Atlanta...it was the BEST SHOW EVER !!!!!!!!

The main song (after about 7 minutes) was The Spirit of Radio. It's about how music should be about artistry and integrity, not just money. The title was also the slogan of a Toronto radio station, which was an indie/alternative/new wave station which shook things up around here in those days. Neil Peart also wrote the lyrics to the vast majority of their songs, as well as being the best percussionist of his time. The instrumental intro includes snippets from about a dozen of their songs. A true Rush fan could name every one of them, but I recognized Finding My Way, Anthem, Free Will, Bastille Day, and A Passage To Bangkok. Rush created songs that covered entire sides of vinyl albums, and even had a song that started on one album, then had "to be continued", and was the first side of the next album. If you're willing to do a 20 minute reaction some time, you should check out "2112" (twenty-one twelve), which was the first side of the album of the same name. It is awesome. Their most brilliant instrumental (IMO) is La Villa Strangiato, and is also worth checking out. Cheers!

@Fred-vy1hm

3 ай бұрын

Freewill wasn't one of them.

40yrs ago I fell in love with RUSH. Geddy Lee my musical hero. Blessings ever from Belfast.

THE GOAT PROFESSOR NEIL PEART

I saw them twice in the early 80s and watched Neil most of the time . They were amazing

‘They’re coming in like people finish!” Love it sir, great reaction thank you.

These guys didn’t need sheet music. Rock & Roll GOATS all 3 of them.

This is the R30 RUSH Tour that celebrated their 30 year anniversary. As others have said this is a medley of early rush material. You are correct that the drummer, Neil Peart, RIP is the greatest …. But the other two , Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, are virtuosos themselves. There is a ton is their music to listen too …. Enjoy!!

Rush stopped having someone open their shows in the late 80s. they would play for about an hour and 20 minutes then take a 15-20 break then come back for the 2nd part which included Neil's drum solo. With the encore they usually played about 3 hours

@kengregory6026

3 жыл бұрын

Seen Rush since late '70s over here in UK...never had a support

@BuddyB6

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, the stopped having opening acts in 1996 when they toured Test For Echo.

@Trblmkr07

3 жыл бұрын

I can remember when Neils drum solo was the Alex and Geddy's break. When he finished his drum solo they would play "The Trees" on 6 and 12 string guitars acoustically to give Neil a break.

This was the intro to their 30th anniversary concert. This performance was is Frankfurt,( I think)

lol, the intro was actually a collage of a ton of their past stuff, then the last full song was Spirit Of Radio.

These guys go for 3 hours , for a show ending song live , Check out Working man live in Cleveland pure energy after a little reggae

@lewisbernstein4272

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and Working Man was the encore, at the end of an almost 3 hour show. When they were in their late '50s. And they BRING IT!

Love your video bro! Rush is the best 3 piece band ever! R.I.P. Neil! Great Canadian boys!🇨🇦

Also, check out Working Man live in Cleveland!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!

Hey Man, you just saw the greatest rock drummer of all time right there. You have only scratched the surface! Neil Peart is the professor on the drums, nobody like him ever, there won’t be anybody like him ever again. It was a huge loss to the music world when he past. He also wrote almost all of the Rush lyrics. He was an amazing person. I’ve seen them live many times, yes they are THAT good! Always be sure you have the lyrics in front of you when you listen to them! The rabbit hole is DEEP, enjoy the ride!

More going on than a helicopter pilot. Lol. Awesome!!!!!!

RUSH=🐐🐐🐐 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

Neil once was ask if he kept some of his energy by lightly playing in the first half of the concert and giving it all at his solo? Neil respond by saying " no I give 110% through all the concerts" :-)

This intro was just Rush's way of getting more of their songs into the show. They had forty years of music and it became more and more difficult to put them all in. The intro was a medley of six songs followed by a complete playthrough of "Spirit of Radio". Their shows were usually about three hours long which just isn't enough time to do all of their stuff justice.

I saw this live in Las Vegas. Geddy was wearing a "Girls Gone Wild" t-shirt. This was the best concert I ever attended. The audience stood throughout most of the performance. The intro was a compilation of much of their early work.

Rush gives the best show!

I saw this live TEN times!!! Let me see if I can remember shows without checking tickets… Tampa, West Palm, Atlanta, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Scranton, Camden, Bristow, Wantagh??? Spent a lot of money on brokered tickets!!! The rest of my money I wasted on food and shelter 😆

Best drummer of all time. Neil's body of work will live for ever. I was so privileged to be influenced by Neil's style and organization. His joy when he was in town before a concert on the local FM radio station while he quickly explains his lyrics, music, time signatures and arrangements. Privileged for the chance to enjoy his amazing magical moments of rhythm, story and amusement through out the thirty some concerts that I was lit up for in so many States and so many states of mind. I always Rushed growing up. Big Wheel Thank you Neil Geddy and Alex. Privileged.... Neil is so sadly missed.

20 year old can’t play as hard as these fine gentlemen amazing musicians

"This is the start of the show?...they're comin' in, like people finish!"

I saw Rush twice...82 and 96 and still the most amazing ever. Out if over 30 bands I've seen live! Neal Peart is the GOAT of drummers!

Yes, they were like that. They'd play 3 more hours.

"Do drummers play with sheet music?!" Man, I laughed SO hard at that! It's like "Not THAT drummer!".

I've seen them live twice, fantastic performances.

Rush is awesome. Thanks for reacting to this one! May I suggest: Where’s My Thing (with drum solo) Live. Great drumming, bass work and guitar. Great drum solo. Awesome channel. Carry on! And yes, Neil Peart, The Professor, is known as “the drummer’s drummer” RIP Neil.

That's just RUSH.... In the later years! You heard 6 songs in what 12 to 15 minutes getting the people ready for the next 3 and 1/2 hours of complete joy!!

This was great live 30th anniversary tour ya 30th. This was a collage of a dozen or so different songs covering their first 30 years

Geddy Lee's bass was directly plugged into the sound system instead of having a lot of amps. He needed to have something to fill his side of the stage, so he used things like washer/dryers, chicken rotisseries, and a bunch of different-sized horns and antique machinery steampunk style.

That was a great intro. Reminded me of the GOAT Eddy van Halen, who passed away not so long ago. And yes, that’s a drumset and a half!

Rush’s main complaint from fans is them not playing all 30+ albums at each performance, so they start with a medley of earlier tunes. The washing machines on Geddy’s side balance out the wall of amps on Alex’s side. My buddy caught a t-shirt at the end of the show that came from their machines. The hula girls started after Alex began serenading the roadies with his yodelling prowess during their sound checks. They’d put post-stick signs (like their fans signs) on the dolls and put them in front of Alex before show time. This instrumental has a pretty decent drum solo and top tier bass playing. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c399xZRpfMzdY8Y.html

This was awesome! Thanks for the reaction .

Love that pride in Alexis face When he played the weed song He knows it's a monster hit

The reason Rush has washing machines is because they are doing there laundry as they are playing on stage. Smart Canadian boys there are

Okay, time to answer some of your questions on this from a life-long RUSH fan. First off, they are my favorite band EVER and Neil Peart was the G.O.A.T. on drums (RIP, Neil). I saw this tour twice with the first show in Tampa, then in S. Florida and start to finish both shows were off the chain! The dryers are a funny story in their own and had t-shirts in them that were tossed out by dudes dressed like Angus Young from AC/DC during the show. Alex had his huge stacks of guitar amps on his side of the stage, but Geddy played bass through nothing more than a wireless unit into a Sansamp direct box straight to the PA. Alex told him he needed something on his side to balance out the show, so this was Geddy's humorous response (these guys could all be comedians if they ever wanted to change careers LOL!). On the tour afterward he started having rotisserie chicken and popcorn vending machines (seriously). Three incredible musicians with a sense of humor that brought us 40+ years of amazing music with lyrics that invoked civility, humanity and deep thought.

True fact, that IS 24k gold drums including all the hardware!!! Just a beauty!!! JUST A MERE $550,000.00 SET UP!

Typical Rush concert. 3:20 of pure rocket sauce. They never disappointed live. Never.

I never missed RUSH when they came to town definitely the cleanest bands of all time the washer and dryer hold garb that Alex and geddy throw to the crowd in-between sets Alex is easily the most under rated guitarist the ALL AROUND BEST BAND OF ALL TIME pure talent

I was fortunate to see them live in the early 80's

Gotta go down this rabbit hole bro!!!!!!! Incredible

No doubt!!! Was fortunate to have seen Rush twice.....and they were simply amazing!!!!

The washing machine are there because when they were younger practiceing in their mothers basement jamming next to washing machine, so it reminds them of that time.

La Villa is the ultimate, it's classical musical story telling from the 1700's, it's captivating and utterly brilliant

When you said that they were Master Musicians, that goes to show that you are man of great intelligence.

I saw them 3 times on that tour (Red Rocks, Seattle, and Portland). The crowd’s energy & response to that opener was like nothing else. People were going wild, screaming, and jumping up and down (just like in this video)! His Frankfurt solo is amazing. For an earlier solo of his that explodes with power, check out the solo in “YYZ” from their Exit, Stage Left album. Pure intensity!

I saw Rush on this tour in Glasgow on the 14th Sep 04, this dvd was recorded in Frankfurt on the 24th Sep 04. The tumble dryers were there as I remember for two reasons; Lorne Wheaton (Neil's drum tech) was behind them so he was closer to Neil( he popped out a few times through out the evening)and they were also full of t-shirts that they threw into the audience at the end of the two and a half hour concert. These shirts were not available anywhere else. The intro was a medley of songs that Rush always played on tour, they wanted to change the play list with a slightly different one so they came up with this amazing "overture" so they weren't left out. After the concert my ears were ringing for hours with the volume. I think Rush sounded every bit as good live as they did on recordings. They also want back to England to do a secon concert in Birmingham before going to Germany because of demand.

Now this is the mind blowing part 🤯 They did this for another...wait for it...2 and a half hours 😳 plus an encore! And no opening band, just them for 3 hours! 😆😆😆

This was a melody of the early Rush albums… All the intro’s combined

If you were at the concert, and you had plaque buildup in your arteries... it would be pulverized and gone by the end of the concert ! Thunderous sound from these guys ! 😎

I was a rock drummer for over 40 years. I started aged 8. I had no lessons, I just picked up the sticks and started playing my brothers friends kit. Still not sure how that works. You build up stamina and strength in your arms. But if your technique is right you allow the bounce of the heads to do most of the work. You remember all the parts, but it takes months of rehearsals to get it tight. I've had a few people ask me to teach them, but I can tell within a couple of minutes whether they're gonna manage it or not. You need really good hand, eye coordination and a natural sense of rhythm and be able to move your hands and feet seperately. As you pointed out it's a bit like flying a chopper, it gets to the point where you no longer have to think about it. Amazing reaction dude. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

the washer and dryer was a gimic used to counter alex's giant amplifiers on his side of the stage to "balance things out" because he refused to get rid of his amps xD

Check out Working Man - Live in Cleveland, to see how they close out a show.

For their R-30 tour, I saw that show three times, the washing machines, Rotisserie Chick closet were Space fillers. For years that was a secret but Geddy went direct and no longer used amps it left a void. There you have it.