I just read Geddy Lee's biography (he's the bassist), and it turns out that their management's fear of 'foreigners' probably had kept them touring in only North America and Europe, so they were totally blown away by how many fans they actually had in the Central- and South Americas! Too bad no one will read this comment, since the reaction was two years ago. But it's good to see more people get what Rush was all about!

@Jude_196

25 күн бұрын

I read it!! :)

24 күн бұрын

spirit of the radio part 2, started in 74 for me, neil knew corp was the enemy of music

@douglasabler3581

9 күн бұрын

I read it

you know you're good when the crowd sings your instrumentals.

@andythomason5576

3 жыл бұрын

No shit man and so many first-time reactions to YYZ that do not know Rush well miss that part. This Rio live was the best ever performance of YYZ. Do mostly to the crowd just going off the chain. I mean Rush was just being Rush, it's the crowd that makes it so specail.

@MeleeStormbringer

3 жыл бұрын

This is from Rush in Rio, isn't it? yea they sang EVERYTHING

@elbruces

3 жыл бұрын

The craziest concert footage I've seen always comes from Brazil.

@2112paulyg2

3 жыл бұрын

You should check out one if Neil's drum solos. Check out Xanadu

@lisasmithline1386

3 жыл бұрын

Rush fans had waited for YEARS and YEARS to hear them live, and it shows.

There were 125,000 in this show at Brazil. It is incredible how a band from Toronto was so well liked from 5,000 miles plus. Music is universal.

@yankees29

Жыл бұрын

Brazilian rock fans are no joke.

@Ed513513

Жыл бұрын

i have always said it, not Brazilian, but from being from a location in the states where a lot of families came to. Brazil has one of the biggest fandoms of metal ever, Iron Maiden would say so. Also, i grew up rocking Sepultura not knowing where they we were from, true metal

@alvarsdzenis4739

Жыл бұрын

125,000 for Rush is no surprise. Three world class superstars in one band does that. World's best drummer, worlds best guitarist and the worlds best bassist, in one band!! A true phenomenon.

@alvarsdzenis4739

Жыл бұрын

@ytthrowaway4584 I never said one concert, the original poster did. I knew it was for all three events, Olympic Stadium in Porto Alegre , Estadio Morumbi in São Paulo, and Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. I just wasn't going to bitch about it.The 125k is for all 3 dates in the Brazil tour and the numbers are accurate and a matter of record. I too hate it when people like you, shoot your mouth off without knowing the facts. Get it right next time. Apology accepted, you are forgiven. cheers🇨🇦

@DM-yy1mc

Жыл бұрын

They have excellent songs and are masters of their instruments. Definitely at or near the top of greatest rock musicians of all time. Absolute pioneers that stayed true to their roots.

Three of the most TALENTED, yet HUMBLE and INTELLIGENT musicians ever to grace a stage... glad you enjoyed them as much as we have for over 40 years.... that tune is a FRETBOARD WORKOUT....

I gotta tell you, the Rush rabbit hole is extremely deep

@kevinc6916

3 жыл бұрын

But oh so fun and full of amazing music!!

@renevious

3 жыл бұрын

you beat me to it. i was gonna say the exact same thing.

@karlsmith2570

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinc6916 you got that right

@acemodez3169

3 жыл бұрын

Jump right into it

@herbhill7591

3 жыл бұрын

40 years deep!

The best drummer in the business!! R.I.P Niel!!

@jasonstehlick452

3 жыл бұрын

The Professor is everyone’s favorite drummer’s favorite drummer. RIP !

@bobcorbin3294

3 жыл бұрын

The best drummer in the business was Neil's hero Bill Bruford

@magnuswettermark8293

3 жыл бұрын

Was..sorry to say. RIP Neil Peart! You are missed.

@Skunz

3 жыл бұрын

Best human yeah. But if we are talking about aliens then it’s Danny Carey

@karlsmith2570

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonstehlick452 indeed, he's inspired every drummer that know that play in local bands from my area

Their songs are epic. There isn't another band out there like Rush.

@Y_M1967

Жыл бұрын

By 100000 miles

@IdleRider

6 ай бұрын

…and never will be again.

YYZ is the international designation of the Toronto International Airport, the song is meant to invoke the hustle and bustle of the airport, and is absofreakinglutly incredible!! Geddy Lee Bass, Alex Lifeson Guitar and the late great Neal Peart Drums

@lrimmf

9 ай бұрын

Man - I miss Neil.

@njflyersfan74

6 ай бұрын

Old school Rush fans say the name like geddy does y y zed

@lIII0IIIl

4 ай бұрын

@@lrimmf missed so much…

@lIII0IIIl

4 ай бұрын

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

@user-hy5hg2fv4s

3 ай бұрын

Y Y Zed is the way Canadians say it

Amber: "I'm really big into lyricism." Neil Peart: "Hold my drumsticks."

@ackthbbft

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Without the Neil Peart, there could be no Rush. RIP Professor.

@michellerobin5461

3 жыл бұрын

Love that! But the crowd invented their own lyrics 😂❤️🇨🇦✌🏻

@jeffhoag3956

3 жыл бұрын

Well, the dude said he likes to know a little something about the song. Also that dude, “we are a minute, 19 in and there’s been no singing.” Welcome to Rush, kids!

@lindenarden667

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣🤢🤮🤧😅

@goodcomps

2 жыл бұрын

funniest Rush themed joke ever! Made me burst out laughing... damn dog is looking at me like I am having a fit lol

Rush are an incredible, incredible band. How 3 guys make that much noise is stupefying.

The greatest Canadian band of all time. Played at my high school in the mid '70s.

@waynesullivan1287

2 жыл бұрын

Laura Secord, St Catherine's on, 1974?

@charlesjohnson7744

2 жыл бұрын

Not just the greatest Canadian band but in my humble opinion the Greatest band period.

@craigmiller4741

Жыл бұрын

You are a lucky man for seeing a Rush concert that long ago. My Rush story is going to a Rush concert in person. The only concert Ive been to where the entire audience evey one of us stood and partied the entire show and after untill they left the stage. I remember not wanting to leave to go take a wiz. I ran to the restroom and back minimizing the time I was out of the auditorium. Of course its not a play or something like that where missing it would be no big deal.....Rush was/IS a BIG deal. I went when The Sportatrium in Florida had them there. We drove from Homestead AFB way down south (now closed) up to the venue. What a trip! Pun intended. We got to see RUSH!

@andrespi2009

Жыл бұрын

The Best band in the galaxy

One of Rush's best qualities is their lyrics. Most of the lyrics are written by their incredible drummer, Neil Peart, R.I.P. Another of their best qualities is their motto... musicianship first! When you listen to Rush, put on the headphones, lie back, close your eyes, and the whole time you are listening to their music, just keep reminding yourself, that all of this incredible music, is coming from just three, incredibly talented, Canadian musicians. These boys make make me very proud to say, "I Am Canadian"

@CarnorJast1138

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you around mate! Two of the best things to ever come out of Canada are: Rush and Crown Royal! Especially Rush!

@lt.spears1889

2 жыл бұрын

cause to be honest, RUSH is all you really have

@eddiegardea8952

2 жыл бұрын

You summed it up very well totally agree with you love rush to bad Neal's gone

@jimrupe9991

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. My favorite band , period. And they make me want to be Canadian. Go Blue Jays !

@denistardif6650

Жыл бұрын

rush existed before neil peart he was there second drummer he did not right for there debut album. only reason why neil got chose for lyrics is because he was well read in other words he had a good vocabulary he was not this deep and philosophical righter rush's claim to fame is the complex guitar, bass and drum rifts stop trying to say neil peart is the best lyricist in the world he was the best drummer in the world ever since he died people act like he was the best drummer, violin player, bassist and guitarist there ever was the guy was a drummer bro best there ever was the rest he was good not the GOAT

The title 'YYZ'is the airport code for the Toronto airport The chimes you heard in the opening moments of the song was intended to be "YYZ" transmitted in Morse Code

@orbiebibbee2998

3 жыл бұрын

yes true

@BalokLives

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrREH1962 I have heard Geddy pronounce it YYZ, if it is good enough for him it is good enough for me.

@CelticArmory

3 жыл бұрын

It's not just intended as a Morse Code. Old school aviation navigation uses radio transmitters at the airports and around them at certain distances. The marker actually transmits the Morse code of the airport call sign. Prior to the writing of the song, one or more (I don't recall) of the members were into flying and taking lessons and would listen to the marker signal when flying into the airport.

@karlsmith2570

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelticArmory according to the Rush wiki page that Robert H provided, it was Morse code

@crucialtaunt5717

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrREH1962 Sorry, I'm an American, so it's "ZEE" for me. I think people would either not know what I'm talking about or think I'm a pretentious prick if I said "ZED".

All that sound from only three guys! rush: this song has no lyrics crowd: hold my beer

Rush fans are the most dedicated fans you'll ever run into!

@gilkfrogg3424

2 жыл бұрын

You R correct! I am die hard Rush fan since elementary school in the 80's.

@hegonefishing9122

2 жыл бұрын

Ummm......deadheads will forever hold that title i.m.o.

@andrewsauve4051

2 жыл бұрын

Proudly Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦

@richhope3043

2 жыл бұрын

30 years ago it was Kiss, now its Rush fans.

@jamesevanko7037

Жыл бұрын

Shh, or the Tool army will here you.

Geddy Lee on Bass Keys, Foot Keys and vocals. Alex Leifson on guitar, and "The Professor", Neil Peart on Drums and he writes most of the lyrics. May he rest in peace. This man had a massive influence on most every drummer that came from the time they came out as this power trio from Toronto, Canada :) Yayy us, Yay Canadian rockers!

More Rush to consider: "Subdivisions," "The Spirit of Radio," and "Tom Sawyer." Stellar musicianship along with great lyrics.

@acemodez3169

3 жыл бұрын

And that barely scratches the surface

@gregwatson3300

3 жыл бұрын

@@acemodez3169 True that, my friend.

@mctrashpedal

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Do Tom Sawyer next!

@PongGod

3 жыл бұрын

"Limelight" and "Red Sector A" are two others I would add to that list.

@TheCocoaDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

"Any escape might help to smoothe the unattractive truth, but the suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dreams of youth!!!!"

You guys are watching arguably the greatest drummer to ever live , a top 5 bass player , and a top 10 guitar player. Three of the greatest musicians ever.

@butuh1324

2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t claim “greatest to ever live…”. It’s shallow.

@crownandbrim9261

2 жыл бұрын

@@butuh1324 it’s accurate. AF

@butuh1324

2 жыл бұрын

@@crownandbrim9261 He was the greatest drummer to ever play with Rush.

@crownandbrim9261

2 жыл бұрын

@@butuh1324 GOAT.

@jimcarlson6157

2 жыл бұрын

that is a top billionth comment! maybe

"It's YYZed. And no, I haven't. Neil Peart stands alone." -- Dr. Krieger, Archer, Season 3 Episode 8

@vchip57

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Algernon.

My favorite band of all time, by far. No one even comes close. 3 master musicians, great songs, intelligent lyrics, you name it. You can’t go wrong in their catalog.

That was Mr Geddy Lee he plays bass, keyboards, taurus synthesized foot pedals and sings and does up to three of those things at the same time.

@EMTinVA

3 жыл бұрын

Geddy is an absolute savage.

@michellerobin5461

3 жыл бұрын

@@EMTinVA YEAH! 🇨🇦❤️✌🏻

If you noticed, Neil drum kit goes ALL around him. The best known drummer of our time.

@markbrinton6790

3 жыл бұрын

Of any time.....

@telynns8490

3 жыл бұрын

The professor.

@ajruther67

3 жыл бұрын

@@telynns8490 Indeed

@ajruther67

3 жыл бұрын

@@markbrinton6790 Not necessarily. Big band jazz drummer like Buddy Rich were exemplary.

@markbrinton6790

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajruther67 lol, I'm fully aware of who Buddy Rich is. And yes he is exemplary. However he is also part of the same time we are discussing, having passed away not that long ago.

Rush was a band from the 70s and the 80s-a good rush song with vocals is “Tom Sawyer”

@NetherVoiD

2 жыл бұрын

I thought they were in late 60's.

"HOW DO THEY EVEN DO THAT?!" People have been asking that for over 40 years.

“Do they even have songs with lyrics?” Haha, do they EVER. Strap in, it’s gonna be a life-altering experience.

@stevelennox8575

3 жыл бұрын

Clinks glass ...they know not the rabbit hole they have entered

@dizastro5437

3 жыл бұрын

Heard that with my bad ear

@Retr0racin

3 жыл бұрын

Start with the first album and go from there, you won't be disappointed.

@stevelennox8575

3 жыл бұрын

@@Retr0racin Even a go to for 50'ish males. The stares you receive more than make up for it. Latest crap vs 2112 set on 11? Give em headphones and let them listen I say.....

@Retr0racin

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevelennox8575 I'm 60 , you could just listen to the first side of 2112 and then after you catch your breath flip it over and do side 2 also.

3 absolute masters of their crafts. Rest In Peace Professor

That’s the greatest drummer of all time right there.

Thanks for playing that thanks for your comments for us Rush fans out here were happy to share that music with you glad you loved it!

YY-Zed = Toronto Pearson Int' Airport - RUSH's hometown airport they left and came home to for years. It's an instrumental about the trials and tribulations of life on the road and the relief of coming home.... The crowd chant was YY-Zed

@danielhogan7749

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Also, the intro riff is actually the letters Y-Y-Z played in Morse Code.

@kimnolan4084

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielhogan7749 Wow! never knew that!!

@michellerobin5461

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielhogan7749 So glad you pointed it out! I was gonna say it! I was blessed to see them live 6 times✌🏻🇨🇦❤️

@cherryflavored1897

3 жыл бұрын

I think I heard that yyz was their hometown coordinates.

@davidfacca8899

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielhogan7749 mind....blown! 😁👍🏽

This was RUSH's first time playing in RIO and these fans had been waiting forever to release that energy

@diegopeart

3 жыл бұрын

First time out of two they had been to Brazil. amazing concert. also, Time Machine Tour in 2010.

This from their live concert video in Rio de Janero in Brazil in 2003. The fans went nuts because this was the first time Rush had ever visited South America, where they have a huge fan base. YYZ is an instrumental from their album Moving Pictures 1981. YYZ is the airport code for Toronto's main airport, the city where the band is from.

@term-827

Жыл бұрын

And dont forget it's pronounced why-why-ZED!

Fun fact about the drummer Neil: He started wearing a kufi after bike trekking across parts of Africa 30 years ago, and was inspired by the rhythms he encountered while there. He wrote several books, and his journal about that trip is called 'The Masked Rider'.

Rush: our song has no vocals. Rio Audience: Like hell!

@kurtsandstrom5716

3 жыл бұрын

OH HELL! I'm laughing my ass off!

@patrickp3120

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Ha! Ha! Right on the money with that comment! 🤘🤘

@jg-wb3vm

3 жыл бұрын

That show gives me chills, talk about energy

@piratecat5113

2 жыл бұрын

The whole concert was pretty much like that, over 2 hours and 40 minutes of crazy difficult songs to play. If you can grab the DVD, do it, it's my favorite live concert in my collection. Exit Stage left, for when they were young and the audio is great for 1981. Rio. for the crowd Frankfurt. for the great sound quality and the fantastic 2112 finale. Cleveland. Again the atmosphere and the crazy musicianship they still displayed in their older self version.

@christopherconard2831

2 жыл бұрын

Audience: It's okay, we brought our own.

"I have never heard of Rush, have you?" Congratulations, you just opened the door to take the first step on one of the most amazing journeys in rock history. Three of the most talented rock musicians to ever grace the stage. Welcome to the Rush army! Also, in regards to lyrics, the drummer Neil Peart died in January 2020. He was quite possibly the best rock lyricist ever.

@sharon25519

3 жыл бұрын

Always a great show. I was devastated when they sopped touring. I had no desire to see anyone else.

@340rps

3 жыл бұрын

Check out YYZ cover by 11 yr old Yoyoka. She does it as tribute to Neil. It will blow your mind!

@klasseact6663

3 жыл бұрын

HUUUUGE catalog guys 👍👍

@excelsior-zs7vh

3 жыл бұрын

He was an excellent lyricist, but he was hands down the best drummer. Well, my dad called him a percussionist, not a drummer, because his talents are too wide to be limited to just drums. They call him the Professor because he could give lessons to anyone, no matter if it's Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, or John Bonham.

@phillyphan7484

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Rush. Welcome to planet Earth.

YYZ is the IATA airport identification code of Toronto Pearson International Airport, near Rush's hometown. The band was introduced to the rhythm as Alex Lifeson flew them into the airport.

Getty Lee bass and lead vocals, Alex Lifson lead guitar and drummer the professor and song writer Niel Peart.....so many songs you would love, 2112, xanadu, trees, closer to the heart, subdivision, limelight and Tom sawyer just to name a few

Neil Peart is often described as your favorite drummers favorite drummer!

Rush were a perfect storm, musically: three master musicians on the same wavelength in the right place and time to help shape progressive rock as it emerged in the late 60s and early 70s, and probably inspired more bands after them than anyone else.

@lvgelfling72

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!! A synchronicity. They were simply meant to be and fit together perfectly

@timflavin7090

3 жыл бұрын

You're forgetting Neil was the new guy, after John Rutsy, the original drummer left the band for health reasons

@lvgelfling72

3 жыл бұрын

@@timflavin7090 I haven't forgotten John Rutsey. Rutsey definitely played his part in bringing the the three of them together. Rush wouldn't be Rush without Neil joining the band. We will never know what Rush would have been with Rutsey, but we know from interviews with Alex and Geddy that musically, they were not on the same page. Rutsey was influenced more by straight Rock, while Alex and Geddy were more influenced by progressive rock (Bad Company vs Yes) With all that said, Rush wouldn't have had any years without Rutsey, but without Neil, Rush wouldn't have made it through their first US tour. Anthem was written by Alex before Rutsey left the band and he just wasn't into being that active of a drummer. ' We can walk our road together If our goals are all the same We can run alone and free If we pursue a different aim'

@buisyman

3 жыл бұрын

Nearly 50 years with the same three members. That's practically unheard of. Not only were they band mates, they were best friends.

Unmatched musicianship by anyone anywhere EVER! 😎🎸

This song is one of their few instrumentals...YYZ is the airport code for Toronto...that they loved coming home to after being on the road!! And the man you liked is none other than Geddy Lee, master of the bass and keys...those guys KNOW how to multitask !!

Rush. One of the most respected prog-rock groups ever. Together for 40 years, consistently putting out albums and shows, and consistently admired and respected by not only fans, but by professional musicians everywhere. These are the people your favorite musicians look up to.

@poppad331

3 жыл бұрын

I like Rush, but that dude had about 50 drums and 20 cymbals....Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) created the same sound (or even better) with a basic drumkit

@jimbuccellato5442

3 жыл бұрын

@@poppad331 Bill Ward wishes he was The Professor

@nadel-fu4wz

3 жыл бұрын

@@poppad331 In the beggining, Neil had a basic drumkit too. Maybe a bit bigger than that. He did amazing things with that too.

@bobcarn

3 жыл бұрын

@@poppad331 Bill Ward was good. But no, he did not create the same sound. As for better.... there's a reason why Neil is CONSISTENTLY rated as one of the greatest drummers of all time.

When Geddy is playing keys, don't forget that he's also generally playing bass pedals with his feet to emulate the bass lines. He's a straight up musical legend. Still feeling the hurt from losing Neil Peart. Crazy that we'll never hear anything from him again.

@jedediahpelland

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it sucks, but we still got Danny Carey.

@lawrencesimmons829

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you are the famous Jeff beck or not. I just know that my first Rush concert was Hemispheres, last one was permanent waves. I can fill about 30 years of incredible rock that you have never heard of, but will blow your mind.

@340rps

2 жыл бұрын

We got Yoyoka Soma , She pays tribute to Neil with her cover...kzread.info/dash/bejne/nnt5trmiYbTblqg.html

@cliffripburton

2 жыл бұрын

thing is, in this particular song, when he plays keyboard, there is no bass lol

@Zzus321

2 жыл бұрын

All Three had peddles

She needs to hear red barchetta for lyrics, a song about a time when gas powered cars are banned and a kid visits his uncles farm and sneaks uncles car for a illegal cruise. Excellent story telling as well as prophetic seeing it was written in the 80's! You will love it!

Brazilian fans are quite possibly the most hype fans in the world.

No lyrics in YYZ but if you noticed, the crowd sang every note of the song. Ultimate fan base.

The members of Rush consists of: Geddy Lee - bass, keyboards and lead vocals Alex Lifeson - guitar Neil Peart - drums and percussion Edit: the pronunciation of Geddy Lee's name is that it rhymes with "Teddy" It was a mimicry of the pronunciation of Lee's birth name of "Gary" which would come out as "Geddy" due his mother's thick Polish accent

@lewisbernstein4272

3 жыл бұрын

And there are times that Geddy is playing a bass line, singing and using his feet to play keyboard lines. I'm not kidding.

@imaluthier218

3 жыл бұрын

And after each band member’s instruments should read “extraordinaire”...

@ex-navyspook

3 жыл бұрын

And Neil wrote most, if not all, of their lyrics.

@leonmarkrodziewicz279

3 жыл бұрын

Also, "Red Sector A" is written specifically about Geddy's parents who were both Auschwitz survivors.

@ex-navyspook

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonmarkrodziewicz279 I think it was his grandparents, but it's STILL a great song.

YYZ - its the airport code for Toronto. They were on a flight which played the intro riff as part of their approach into the Toronto airport. That was the inspiration for the song. They are all from Toronto or near it so it made sense for them to write a song with that intro. Geddy Lee - Bass, Keyboard, Synthesizers, Vocals Alex Lifeson - Guitar, Vocals Neil Peart (RIP) - Drums, Percussion, Lyrics - Widely regarded as the best drummer to live. Arguably the most talented band on the planet for over 40 years.

I'm 57 and I have been to a total of 6 Rush concerts. They are part of my life that's for sure.

Limelight, Tom Sawyer, the whole 2112 album, and on and on.

Amber, if you like lyrics than Rush is the band for you. The Drummer (Neil Pert), who writes most of their lyrics is well know for his great lyrics. Always have the lyrics close by when reacting you Rush. 'Subdivisions' should be your next song since Rob works in the school system and it's a song every teenager can relate to. Then 'Tom Sawyer'.

@gregscupholm254

3 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with "Subdivisions", Tom Sawyer", or , indeed, "Spirit of Radio". Mega-powerful songs no one has ever said "That's boring" to.

@ryanbeckett1175

3 жыл бұрын

Any suggestion is going to be good to great but with the schooling connection I agree that Subdivisions would be a great next listen. 👍

@lewisbernstein4272

3 жыл бұрын

The lyrics for Rush are masterpieces. No kidding. Poetry. So many good songs with such deep lyrics. Try Freewill next !

@traci4187

3 жыл бұрын

He was a prolific reader. Seriously - who writes lyrics based on the poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, or Ayn Rand other than a reader?

@williamholloway2564

3 жыл бұрын

wheels within wheels in a spiral array, a pattern so grand and complex........

YYZ is the airport code for the Toronto airport. The opening salvo of this song is Morse Code for Y-Y-Z.

One of the great bands of all time and one of the largest record selling bands worldwide. Your in for treat with the singers voice when he was young Geddy Lee the bass player. Your watching the greatest drummer of all time!

Just keep going with Rush. Three of the most talented musicians to ever play.

OMG!!! RUSH!!! Yay.. love, Love , LOVE Rush. It just saddens me everytime I hear them now, knowing I won't be able to see them perform live again. Still blessed for the Many times I was able to. Rest in Peace Neil aka the Professor. Percussionist/Lyricist.

@buisyman

3 жыл бұрын

today is June 15, 2021. I heard a couple of weeks ago that Rush was putting out a new album. I think Neil laid down some drum tracks before he died.

Geddy(bass,vocal,keyboards) also maintains bass lines with foot pedals while playing keyboards. Tip of the Rush iceberg.

Phil Church here and back in 1974 when I was 16 I found RUSH and my parents hates it and now at 64 I still rock out with RUSH happy you found one of the best ROCK BANDS known to man.

I can’t believe someone hasn’t heard of Rush! I’m 23 and have heard Rush most of my life. You’re in for a treat. Especially the music they did in the 70s

You’ve been introduced to the best band to ever walk the planet. Welcome to the family!

The Lyricist was the percussionist, and his lyrics throughout his career were epic! You have to look into their volumn of albumns!

I went to one of their last concerts on May 30th, one day before my 10th birthday. Rush was my favorite band, I still listen to their songs today.

I love seeing young people discovering the great music we grew up with. It was an amazing time for music.

@trjbrew

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

Geddy Lee: The Physical Personification of Multitasking.

The Best 3-man band. hands down!! They were a musician's band. Never will be another Rush Each Player is a Fking Monster!!!! So Glad I saw them on the Clock towers tour. 11th Roll, Red Rocks Colorado.

When the crowd sings along to a song without any words you know the band must be onto something! I love your guys stuff and I appreciate your channel. It is wonderful to hear the music that I know and love through a different set of years and a different cultural perspective. Thank you for posting.

Rush is amazing and it is disbelieving that there are only 3 members in the band. I would definitely recommend their songs Tom Sawyer, Spirit of the Radio, Limelight, 2112, and Working man.

@crufflerrick

3 жыл бұрын

and lets not forget..."The Necromancer" from their Caress of Steel Album!!!!

@jber9569

3 жыл бұрын

Witch Hunt. Don't forget Witch Hunt.

What a song...what a performance to pick as your introduction to 𝓡𝓤𝓢𝓗

Be careful children, this is grown up music. That song is 38 yrs old at the time of this concert in Brazil.

RUSH....GODS of progressive Rock! Three of the best musicians ever!

I wanna see Rob freak out when he see's Geddy and Alex playing their double neck set up's , with Geddy still hitting the keyboards :P

@JohnnyMegabyteCanada

3 жыл бұрын

And Alex and Geddy also play Taurus pedal synthesizers with their feet on XANADU, as well

They created a fan base that was like "family" that covered over four decades. Imagine seeing your favorite artist WELL over 100 times. They never flaunted their egos, and yet they were all masters of their insturments. There was just something different about being a fan. Too much to say.....

@gdenny6858

2 жыл бұрын

Very true, I've only seen Rush 5 times but I met Geddy backstage at one show

@paulvinco7185

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. Been a fan since I was 8, first concert was the Permanent Waves tour and saw them numerous times (I'm in the over 100 club too). Glad you found them and enjoy the music. Peace.

@philipebbrell2793

2 жыл бұрын

Fan since hearing 2112 in 78. Only got to see them once in Wembley in 2005. Treasured memories.

@metadeth578

2 жыл бұрын

not to mention they put on one helluva show!

@1177kc

2 жыл бұрын

I never had the pleasure of seeing them live.

Most musicians can’t even believe there are only 3 guys.

There were very few groups who could rock a stadium with an instrumental. Rush was the top of this list.

R.I.P. master Peart😭💔 Hard to believe that there is ONLY 3 people in it! They are an influence for so many musicians it's insane! They don't have a rabbit hole to go down, they have an ABYSS of songs!!!!💓💓💓💓

My favorite band .saw them live 20 times! Lots of awesome music that you HAVE to react to

Geddy Lee, the bassist and lead singer isn't human. He plays everything all at the same time. Bass, keyboards, bass pedals...........

Love RUSH...and happy I got to see them live; multiple times. They were just one of those bands you go see Live as often as you could. The three of them are magic. Y'all need to watch Xanadu - Live.

3 brilliant musicians operating at the pinnacle of their powers...for so long they brought it to us all. Long live RUSH!

How many Drums does Neil have? All of them.

@gdenny6858

2 жыл бұрын

For the moving pictures tour he had a 125 piece set including bell trees wind chimes and plywood (Yes he plays plywood )

@jlufton9076

2 жыл бұрын

@@gdenny6858 I am a Rush Fan knew about the Plywood. However the way its casually inserted like 'yes Plywood is an instrument, how could you not know has killed me in laughter and some what sorrow. Never again will we have a Man like Neil who's going to just say yep Plywood is an instrument.

@mariannemabie9274

2 жыл бұрын

Seventy eleven

@travisjwest

2 жыл бұрын

All of them. 😉

@gdenny6858

2 жыл бұрын

@@jlufton9076 I have been a Rush fan since the 70s, I've seen them 5 times, even met Geddy! Rush is a way of life!

Imagine the energy. Pure love.

RUSH !!! One of the most creative talented original bands that has ever, or will ever exist!! Pure over the top musical masters of their ctaft!!

This is, bar none, the best live performance I've ever seen. The crowd is singing along to an instrumental. Just think on that. How lit is a show that hundreds of thousands of fans are singing along to an instrumental... Just amazing.

@jaredgabay5310

2 жыл бұрын

#1 Best Live Performance 'YYZ' Rush in Rio. #2 Pink Floyd 'Comfortably Numb' 1994 Pulse Concert. #3 Steven Wilson 'Luminol' Royal Albert Hall. Food for thought. Of course all the rest of the best live performances are every Rush concert ever attended.

Well... if you like lyrics... get ready for the Rush ride! They have the deepest lyrics out there!

Yes, it's true - 125k people singing along to an instrumental. THIS is RUSH.

3 of the best musicians in the world...in ANY genre. Enjoy the world of Rush!

Getty Lee is the bass player...also the keyboard player and singer. He has a very unique voice. The drummer was a PHD in percussion from Juliard who recently passed away. R.I.P. Neil Pert🤟 Subdivisions...

@rattfink9

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are already ready for Xanadu live from Exit Stage Left.

@wisteria3213

3 жыл бұрын

Geddy

@dbradx

3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Professor - the greatest to ever bash the skins.

@Bass17yl

3 жыл бұрын

Not to be that guy, but they were all high school dropouts. No advanced degrees for any of them. It’s possible Neil was granted an honorary doctorate, but none of them have actual degrees.

@rockhard2654

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bass17yl true BUT, PHDS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO OTHERS FOR STUDYS OF THEIR WORK SO, THEIR HONORARY DEGREES ARE WELL WELL EARNED

Rush,.. a perfect rabbit hole to climb into for great music, lyrics, amazingly put out by three guys.

When you're the greatest band ever you don't need lyrics, the crowd will make their own.

This show was in November 2002 here in Brazil. First show I went to alone in my life. I cry just remembering every moment of this show.

Great reaction guys ... you need to hear more of them ...can I suggest their song Tom Sawyer next ? (they do sing as well) 3 musicians that sound like more .. at the top of their game. The guy with the bass guitar that also plays the keys also does the singing on most of their songs. His name is Geddy lee. Their drummer is Neil peart, considered by many to be the best drummer ever.

Rush is a great group, who are in the R&R Hall of Fame, so they have a bunch of incredible songs, almost all of which have lyrics. Great instrumental by them. You should definitely react to their huge hit "Tom Sawyer" or "The Spirit of Radio" next. You will NOT be disappointed.

I played guitar in a Rush tribute band back in 1982-83. High school back yard parties. Played YYZ, Hemispheres etc. good times.

I saw Rush in port Chester at the capital theatre 50 people in audience because of a blizzard. They opened for Blue Oyster Cult. This was I believe their first appearance ever in USA. I was lucky to hear them standing in front of stage & they were loud. God bless!!

YYZ is the airport code for Lester B Pearson - Toronto International Airport. The Drums and the Bass are playing Y-Y-Z in Morse code / This is instrumental BTW

@billboth6572

3 жыл бұрын

Also in Canadian it is Why Why ZED

@jgordon5408

3 жыл бұрын

You left out the country of Brazil for backups.....gotta give them their due!

@F28aj

3 жыл бұрын

@@billboth6572 no its Buddy Buddy Guy

RUSH are rock Gods. I saw them in concert twice and they were AMAZING musicians. Neil Peart is the greatest drummer EVER. He passed away from cancer recently, and the fandom was devastated. Alex Lifeson is the guitarist and Geddy Lee is the bass and keyboard player, and lead singer. ("Geddy" is really "Gary," but his mother had a very strong European accent, which sounded like "Geddy.") Their biggest hit is "Tom Sawyer," but there are so many that are great. "Spirit of Radio" and "Flight by Night" are "must listens." CHEERS!

No lyrics, yet 50,000+ fans "sang" along. This is the brilliance of Rush. If lyrics are your thing, the drummer, Neil Peart, is also the lyricist. RIP Neil.

I've known these guys since the early 70's. They are Originally from Canada.

The drummer Neil Peart wrote the lyrics which are very philosophical and thought provoking...very sad when he died early last year :(

@TheDivergentDrummer

3 жыл бұрын

I keep saying people need to check out his Frankfurt solo, or "Anatomy of a drum solo", but sadly, no one ever listens....

@michellemiles9966

3 жыл бұрын

Affectionately referred to as the thinking man's rock band.

@lvgelfling72

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDivergentDrummer I actually really love his solo at the Buddy Rich memorial. Because he looks happy to be there. And Buddy's band, towards the end, are all smiles watching him do his thing. Frankfurt is the favorite though.

@armadillotoe

3 жыл бұрын

Even if you ignore his drumming he was a great man and thinker. The world is not as interesting without him.

@sandisoares81

3 жыл бұрын

I don't usually cry when celebs die. I cried uncontrollably upon hearing of Neil's death. I've loved him and RUSH since I was a child. I'm 54 now.

Also cool about this crowd: They’re actually singing along with the tones of the music. Their “whoas” track the melody of the song.

The bass player is Geddy Lee. I saw him once simultaneously tapping the bass with his left hand, playing the synth with his right hand, and playing the bass pedals with this feet. He’s a beast.

In one week I saw 3 legendary bands, U2, Grateful Dead, and Rush. Rush was by far the best show of the three.