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Surely some of the guys north of the border are. My son and I are going to see them at Bridgestone Arena here in Nashville tonight....been a fan since the early 80's and this is my first live show. Has anyone seen them on this tour?

Never heard of 'them'.

I thought you meant Rush Limbaugh.

http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/today.guest.html

Funny......they've been around for almost 40 years but have never been a big commercial success....not everyone's cup of tea, great musicianship.

I try to listen to Rush everyday. He is my main source of news.

I'm a fan, but have not seen them in concert. Been to a few concerts at the Sommet/Bridgestone though. They are good musicians and should put on a good show. Enjoy.

I saw them on their first leg, in Albuquerque; loved it. The stage set is a really cool "steam-punk" theme, the sound was great, and their musicianship hasn't slipped at all. However, Geddy's voice is almost gone and I found myself nervous that he'd have a big gaffe at any moment. Still, any young kid who goes to the show will probably decide to learn to play instrument when they go home, probably the bass, he's one of the best. They are icons and shouldn't be missed.

I've seen them about five times and am a big fan...Haven't seen this tour, but saw them in Pittsburgh last year...They won't disapoint....they're really good.

Enjoy the show

Joe

I haven't followed them in a long time, but in the day they were a favorite of mine. They were my first Rock Show.

Sigh.

Obviously being 'prog' rockers they weren't/aren't as big as many of the 'pop rock' bands, but they sure as hell are talented.

While I'm an axe slinger myself, I never placed Alex Lifeson very high on my list of favorites, but is there ANYONE on the planet better at banging than Neil Peart (great songwriter, too)?

It took me a while to learn to enjoy their music (I'm more of a blues/classic rock guy) but they are a great band. Another interesting note--I have read that all three members use 'electronic cues' to set off sound effects during live perfomances so that what you hear live is the 'same' as their recordings. In other words you don't have to settle for a 'stripped down' version of their songs when they play live. I have never been to one of their concerts so I can't verify.

Enjoy the show, Riverhawk.

My son is going to school at U of Louisville and is a big fan...he and a couple of other students have already started a band. He's gonna end up a bassist with an economics degree

If he's a bass player, he'll be duly impressed. Good for you for taking him. Enjoy

Absolutely! Won the Conference pennant and now in the CFL Playoffs!

4th row a few years ago in Minneapolis. Saw them from the 15th or so at the state fair last year.

I am a HUGE fan.

You know that is one of the things that makes 'classic rock' so classic to me--musical talent. That is why I think so many of the 'old' bands endure; they keep picking up new fans from the younger generations. Most rock is 'pop(ular) rock'. It fits in whatever the musical zeitgeist happens to be. Hair metal, grunge, etc.

The great 'classic' bands always transcend because of their ability. Before 'Video Killed the Radio Star' syndrome of MTV you had to BE good not just look good in a vid.

It always great to see the next generations keeping the 'music' alive!

BTW, I'm a bit of an anachronism in that I dig music from the 60's and 70's when, by age, I should be an 80's and 90's fan, but that's a medium'long backstory.

You should both have a great time and make a great memory.

Unfortunately when Rush is mentioned, this is the first thing that comes to mind.

You won't be disappointed. I've seen them and they put on a great show. Neil always has a unique drum solo planned for each tour. Enjoy!

I used to be a big Rush fan. Not a daily thing anymore, but I still enjoy hearing them. 2112 is still one of my favorites.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkSbncZyiGc&playnext=1&list=PLE0BF95BF67110960

Big brother snuck me into the 2112 concert I think was 1978. Talk about a marijuana haze in the stadium. I'll never forget this guy asked me if I like doobies at the concert. I answered heck yeh I like the Doobie Brothers. Naive farm kid.

Good band and always put on a great show. I always liked the Hemispheres album.

I'm a fan! The Rush in Rio dvd is great with an ocean of fans at the stadiums bouncing in unison.
I introduced Rush to my sons 15 years ago and it has definitely influenced their music and instrument choices. Drums, bass and guitar.