RUSH: An Atheist Rock Band

[Solomon Zorn]

If you're not familiar with the band, RUSH, they're a Canadian band, who have been playing together since the early seventies. They are a three man band, consisting of a guitar player (Alex Lifeson), a singer/bass player/keyboard player (Geddy Lee), and a drummer (Neil Peart). The drummer is an atheist, and writes all the song lyrics. The drums take the foreground more than with most bands. They were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

This song is one of their best, and really showcases the drums.
"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vNe2vTm7va4"

I recommend cranking up the volume!

[Gawdzilla Sama]

"Totem Pole" is another one.

I saw Rush for the first time when they were touring their second album. They were lead-off group for KISS. "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" was very cool.

[Solomon Zorn]

"Totem Pole" is another one.

I saw Rush for the first time when they were touring their second album. They were lead-off group for KISS. "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" was very cool.

Didn't realize you were that OLD! I had you pegged as a young fella for some reason.

I saw them once. It was in the mid 80's for their "Hold Your Fire" tour.

Here's my favorite song from that album:
"https://www.youtube.com/embed/t0YwbAmCwz8"

[Mike Cl]

"Totem Pole" is another one.

I saw Rush for the first time when they were touring their second album. They were lead-off group for KISS. "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" was very cool.

Solomon thought you were young. :)  I recognized a crusty old Sea Salt when I read one! :)  Yesterday, my grandson graduated from his Naval advanced training (forget what the Navy calls it) with honors--On Board Communication I think it is called.  Next up for him after his 2 week furlough (now sure what the Navy calls it), it's on to his permanent station.  The young man grew up fast!

[Solomon Zorn]

Solomon thought you were young. :)  I recognized a crusty old Sea Salt when I read one! :)  Yesterday, my grandson graduated from his Naval advanced training (forget what the Navy calls it) with honors--On Board Communication I think it is called.  Next up for him after his 2 week furlough (now sure what the Navy calls it), it's on to his permanent station.  The young man grew up fast!

I had you pictured as middle aged, Mike. Are you a RUSH fan?

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Solomon thought you were young. :)  I recognized a crusty old Sea Salt when I read one! :)  Yesterday, my grandson graduated from his Naval advanced training (forget what the Navy calls it) with honors--On Board Communication I think it is called.  Next up for him after his 2 week furlough (now sure what the Navy calls it), it's on to his permanent station.  The young man grew up fast!

Used to be "Internal Communications", IC rating. Good guys to know, they could get you cable.

And it's "leave", not furlough. The Navy uses more British terms than the Army, I think.

[surreptitious57]

2112
Xanadu
The Trees
Cygnus X I
Bastille Day
Working Man
Red Barchetta
Cinderella Man
La Villa Strangiato
Passage To Bangkok
Something For Nothing

[Mike Cl]

I had you pictured as middle aged, Mike. Are you a RUSH fan?

I like some of their stuff.  I'm more of a Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Butterfly, Steppenwolf, kind of guy, with a lot of Kitaro thrown in.  :)  Nope, not middle aged.  Or if I am I'll live to 140. :))

[Mike Cl]

Used to be "Internal Communications", IC rating. Good guys to know, they could get you cable.

And it's "leave", not furlough. The Navy uses more British terms than the Army, I think.

For some reason, I never really became comfortable with Navy nomenclature.  I guess the grandkid can educate me.

[Draconic Aiur]

went to 3 rush concerts so far

[PickelledEggs]

went to 3 rush concerts so far

I am very jealous. I had a chance to go to one and I got really sick and had to miss out.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

For some reason, I never really became comfortable with Navy nomenclature.  I guess the grandkid can educate me.

Tell him you got schooled by an MMC(SW).

[Draconic Aiur]

I am very jealous. I had a chance to go to one and I got really sick and had to miss out.

bummer

[Mike Cl]

Tell him you got schooled by an MMC(SW).

I am assuming that that would be the equivalent of a high ranking SGT in the Army??   

[Gawdzilla Sama]

I am assuming that that would be the equivalent of a high ranking SGT in the Army??   

There are nine enlisted ranks, E-1 through E-9. I was E-7 when I retired.

Here's a chart: