Rush Tribute

Yes I know, I know It's been like a billion years since I have last blogged. The play is over, so now I can get back to my normal (meaning weird) mood. You know, one of the most underrated bands that ever existed is none other than RUSH. Today I'm going to be honoring the band for my 50th blogpost aniversary!

They were one of the greats, Rush. Never have I heard so much talent in 3 dudes. There are all kinds of articles and tributes to big Bands like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, but very few to Rush. Maybe is was because they wern't the stereotypical "Rock Stars". None of there songs would have anything like getting wasted and getting high and hoping to get "lucky". They would write songs that would tell stories or have a much more important theme. From Biography's i've watched, after a long show they would sit down, watch TV, and relax in there Hotel room. While bands like "KISS" would be next door raising hell. They said the worst thing they did in there youth was that they swapped names on a test in School..... very hardcore. The members of Rush were also complete minorities (and in a way, still are), They were huge Nerds and on top of that, they were Jewish Nerds! There's a lot of doors of insults and bullying they had growing up. They are all College graduates and very intellegent.

But unlike Zeppelin and The Beatles, Rush dosn't really have a genre of music. Unless you've taken the time to listen to there music, there's no way to explain it. Now I would like you to learn a bit more about all 3 members of Rush.

Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee. He's the Bassist/singer/keyboardist. Lot of talent for one guy, huh? Many people have said that they don't like Geddy because he has an EXTREMELY high voice! It may be high, but I like it. It's unique. However, I've never heard once that Geddy was a bad bassist and there's a good reason for it. If you look at "Favorite Music" on my blog profile you'll see a long list of bands on there. Out of all the Bassist in those bands (yes even my favorite Bass player, Geezer butler) Geddy is by far the best Bassist. If you dont believe me, listen to YYZ immediatly! And the fact that he can also play Keyboards, Synthesizers, foot pedals, and vocals and the same time is magnificent. WARNING!!! BASS JARGON AHEAD!!! In the early days of Rush, Geddy would often use Rickenbackers, specifaclly the 4001 models, but recently he has been using Fender Precision Bass's. Why? Idunno......

Alex Lifeson

Now we've come to the guitarist, Alex Lifeson. Not only is he the most under-rated member of Rush, he is also the one of the most underrated guitarist around today. He seems to me that he's the "Joker" of the group. When you watch Rush interviews, Alex is always the one who's telling jokes and making people laugh. Listen to La viva Strangiato to hear the full awesomness of Alex. It's a 9 in a half instumental.

Neil Peart

Finally, Neil Peart. Neil is considered the greatest drummer in the world (if you don't think so you're officaly a dumbass) Like Alex Lifeson said he's kinda like "Keith Moon and John Bonham mixed together". I think that sums it all up right there. Not only is Neil the greatest drummer in the world, he's also the lyricist for Rush. And a good one too. Neil isn't exactly pleased with his fans. He's not into signing autographs and taking pictures with them, and you barely ever see him in any interviews. He said he dosn't understand how people want to talk to him and all that stuff. Neil said when he was a kid he was the worlds biggest "Who (yes the band) fan, but he never dreamed of finding them in their hotels and tell them what a fan he was. By the way, if you want to experience Neil's lyrics in full awesomness, listen to "2112" It tells a great story and it's about half an hour long.... dead serious.


You know, within almost every band there always seems to have a member who is more important than the others. But Rush dosn't have that. I have never seen a more perfect balance of playing and writing songs than Rush. Neil writes the lyrics and Alex and Geddy write the riffs and melodys. Just briliant. I hope you have learned something and got entertained at the same time. If you like Pink Floyd for there complexity and long songs but also like Black Sabbath for there power and energy, then Rush is perfect for you. And for the 50th time,

Untill next time, I'm Lord Semaj, and that will be all.