The intro came about as a means of showcasing songs from their first six albums, which they were no longer performing, either because they couldn't fit them into their set list or because Geddy could no longer hit the high notes that some of them required; for example, the last two song clips before The Spirit Of Radio are from a two part epic that would take them 30 minutes to perform in full, and features one of his highest notes ever. Here they are in order: Finding My Way (Rush) Anthem (Fly By Night) Bastille Day (Caress Of Steel) A Passage To Bangkok (2112) Cygnus X-1 Book 1: The Voyage (A Farewell To Kings) Cygnus X-1 Book 2: Hemispheres Prelude (Hemispheres) 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥
John Rutsey was on the first album. Then he left. Geddy and Alex found through auditions Neil Peart, this drummer, who stayed for forty years. There is a bit of catching up here if ya wanna. It’s a good rabbit 🐰 hole.
@@jbreacts, good stuff. Neil didn't have an ego and was quite introverted. He would not have taken exception with your not knowing his name and calling him "John". He would've most likely had a quick, funny, response to it. 😁😁😁
JB, Neil Peart was their drummer for 40 years plus. He's considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of Rock and Roll of all time. I don't believe RUSH would have been the super band they were without him, as he wrote most of the lyrics of their songs.
Rush wouldn't be Rush if any of those three weren't in it. They are unique in that they have three of the most talented rock musicians ever. How many bands do you know that are that "tight" live? Cheers
Man, I bloody LOVED that! Thanks for getting round to it eventually old mate! A few things (which I could maybe have told you earlier): The drummer is Neil Peart. The John in your head might be John Bonham from Led Zeppelin. One of the best drummers ever, but Neil is the Professor! The video screen - yes, a montage of the band in younger days, to match the song montage from early albums. The older guy going nuts that you see occasionally is Jerry Stiller (Ben Stiller's Dad), who you might know from Seinfeld A brilliant way to start a concert for sure, glad you enjoyed it mate. And since you enjoyed the drumming s much, maybe you'll do another of my recommendations - Neil Peart Drum Solo- Frankfurt. It'll knock your socks off mate!
@@jbreacts Forgot to mention- Geddy decided he wanted to stop using amps and simply plug direct into the house PA. Have a look at Alex's set-up and you'll see that would create quite a gap on stage. So Rush being Rush - let's put some laundry machines and a vending machine in there! Now...that drum solo!!!!
@@Silica_Packer I can imagine. I've been a Rush fan since the 70's and I get my back up because I have felt, until recently, they have never received the respect and accolades they deserve.
I get it buddy and i apologize dont want to offend any body and will do my best to make sure things are right in the future but i like that you guys are here to tell me whats what about these band iv not really herd off. Am enjoing the journey of learning and hearing new bands and artists
you should get your facts before you start to record your videos. the drummers name is Neil and the little snippets they are playing are songs from their previous albums so it didn't become The Spirit of Radio. saying the wrong things doesn't make you look like you tried to find out info about the band or the song called doing your homework
The intro came about as a means of showcasing songs from their first six albums, which they were no longer performing, either because they couldn't fit them into their set list or because Geddy could no longer hit the high notes that some of them required; for example, the last two song clips before The Spirit Of Radio are from a two part epic that would take them 30 minutes to perform in full, and features one of his highest notes ever. Here they are in order:
Finding My Way (Rush)
Anthem (Fly By Night)
Bastille Day (Caress Of Steel)
A Passage To Bangkok (2112)
Cygnus X-1 Book 1: The Voyage (A Farewell To Kings)
Cygnus X-1 Book 2: Hemispheres Prelude (Hemispheres)
🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥
John Rutsey was on the first album. Then he left. Geddy and Alex found through auditions Neil Peart, this drummer, who stayed for forty years. There is a bit of catching up here if ya wanna. It’s a good rabbit 🐰 hole.
The professor, knowing his personality, probably is laughing his ass off up in Heaven hearing "John". 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I hope he is at my expense 😂
@@jbreacts, good stuff. Neil didn't have an ego and was quite introverted. He would not have taken exception with your not knowing his name and calling him "John". He would've most likely had a quick, funny, response to it. 😁😁😁
JB, Neil Peart was their drummer for 40 years plus. He's considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of Rock and Roll of all time. I don't believe RUSH would have been the super band they were without him, as he wrote most of the lyrics of their songs.
Cheers buddy
Rush wouldn't be Rush if any of those three weren't in it. They are unique in that they have three of the most talented rock musicians ever. How many bands do you know that are that "tight" live? Cheers
Lol it’s Neil Peart on drums and this is the greatest rock band of all time
The Pics if you go back, & pay attention. Are of them. From the 70s through the early 2000s, present day / the time of this concert.
Glad you pointed that out , I'd of never of known it ,😊
Woot!
I know buddy 🤐
Neil, Neil, Neal!!
Here in Canada we call Ringo Dennis
The drummer is Neil and has been since mid 1974. :)
John was the drummer on the first album (1974).
Oh i see jeez cheers fella , so i see they have had and changed band members
@JB Reacts yes... but it's been the same three guys since 1974.
@@aspackblaze3583 yeah i was told on my last reaction and i forgot so i looked up all their names so must of looked up the wrong one sorry bro
That is the best drummer in the world you just watched there and his name is Neil peart sadly he's not with us anymore
Man, I bloody LOVED that! Thanks for getting round to it eventually old mate! A few things (which I could maybe have told you earlier):
The drummer is Neil Peart. The John in your head might be John Bonham from Led Zeppelin. One of the best drummers ever, but Neil is the Professor!
The video screen - yes, a montage of the band in younger days, to match the song montage from early albums. The older guy going nuts that you see occasionally is Jerry Stiller (Ben Stiller's Dad), who you might know from Seinfeld
A brilliant way to start a concert for sure, glad you enjoyed it mate.
And since you enjoyed the drumming s much, maybe you'll do another of my recommendations - Neil Peart Drum Solo- Frankfurt. It'll knock your socks off mate!
Aww mate am so glad you liked it , it was what your requested long time ago buddy. yeah i looked up the names. never again lol
@@jbreacts Forgot to mention- Geddy decided he wanted to stop using amps and simply plug direct into the house PA. Have a look at Alex's set-up and you'll see that would create quite a gap on stage. So Rush being Rush - let's put some laundry machines and a vending machine in there!
Now...that drum solo!!!!
No the John he thinks it is is John Rutsey the original drummer ... Call yourself a fan? 🙄🙄🙄
@@rimskykorsakov2892 come on now no need for that buddy, lets keep it friendly and lets all learn about these bands of each other 😊😊
@@fd1930 haha thats epic tho that a few washers in their lol. drum solo epic defo matey
Yeah John! Just teasing.
🤣🤣
Neil Peart is the drummer/goat!
Boy are you a newbie! Keep listening you have no idea what you're in for!!!
I know matey, and tomorrow il be uploading neil peart drum solo bud
Neil, not John.
Cheers fam, dont no why i got john
@@jbreacts no worries the prior drummer was John…. Good reaction.
Cheers buddy 😊
Is it Neil Rutsey or John Peart? 😁
@@mdu2112 other way around Neil Peart….
If you can't get the critical, basic info correct, maybe you need to do some research or pick an easier band!
Be gentle with him. Rush army is doing a thunder run of John = Neil on him.
@@Silica_Packer I can imagine. I've been a Rush fan since the 70's and I get my back up because I have felt, until recently, they have never received the respect and accolades they deserve.
I get it buddy and i apologize dont want to offend any body and will do my best to make sure things are right in the future but i like that you guys are here to tell me whats what about these band iv not really herd off. Am enjoing the journey of learning and hearing new bands and artists
you should get your facts before you start to record your videos. the drummers name is Neil and the little snippets they are playing are songs from their previous albums so it didn't become The Spirit of Radio. saying the wrong things doesn't make you look like you tried to find out info about the band or the song called doing your homework
i didnt do homework fella , i only looked up the names that was wrong😶 , my apologies. also i dont try to look like anything lol
This intro is fantastic because Rush took mediocre songs and turned them into a hardcore masterpiece in about 10 mins.
Hardly mediocre songs!
@@gardensup52 when played with modern instruments they are supercharged.
@@thatsnice99 Anthem and Bastille day sound fantastic from the Capitol theater live in 76
JOHN?! PARDON?!
🤣 i Know matey i fooked right up with that sorry bro