Always tell the younger generation to listen to videos like "La Villa strangiato in Rio" since most young people can't watch a video for more than three damn seconds!
How would you get the younger generation to listen to Rush? Since most of them have the attention span to humans as a squirrel. Concert in Rio comes to mind, amazing
People like you make the internet wonderful. Rush fan since 1980. Guitar player not long after. I keep going back to the songs Chemistry and Mystic Rythms
Do you not think they should tour again? The fans want it, people need it, the world's terrible. We NEED RUSH AGAIN!! I know Neil can't be replaced entirely but there a ton of amazing drummers they should be auditioning again. Even girls/women. TH-cam has insane female drummers. I dare Getty and Alex. Yesterday was Women's Day!!! Do it fellas. Break the mold!! Don't be old and crusty. You'll make history.
@@natevm7888 it's time for Geddy & Alex to being able to enjoy their lives whatever that looks like to each of them. They are both staying busy and happy with different pursuits and I feel lucky to be able to enjoy the content that we still get to see from them ever since 2015 when Rush ended, and we still get to enjoy so much from throughout their entire history. I am enjoying music that Alex is involved in post-Rush, I love Geddy's memoire and tv show, and I am sure we'll see more of what gives them satisfaction in the future. I'm here for it no matter the medium they choose! 😊
@@natevm7888 Yes, Yes, Yes!! 🥰 "Getty and Alex" can SO be a part of this stunning and brave new woke world! They can recruit a new drummer AND help close the 'pay gap' while they are about it! "It's her turn!"
I want them to do a few short, low-key low-pressure acoustic shows...no drummer. They have plenty of acoustic material to draw from, and they have done short acosutic sets in their shows before.
God bless these guys! Such a wonderful get together with the fans. It is so nice to listen to their conversation and see how they are doing. I have been listening to them my whole life and they are by far the best rock band ever. Cannot thank them enough for their music and their performances. I have been blessed to have lived during this time. Thank you so much.😊❤
Because they smoke some pot or hash? If that's the worst thing that they do, I say give them a medal. I absolutely love these guys and would be more than happy for them to be an uncle to my daughter.
Definitely not. They've been in my life since Hemispheres and remain my favourite band even though they have a crappy world atlas (because they did many "world" tours that never made it to Australia....). Love them nonetheless.
I’m laying in bed with a double abscess tooth down in the dumps and depressed and I ran across this and changed my whole day. I don’t know how many times now 60 those three guys from being 13 years old to hearing Rush 2112 for the first time Have brought me out of a funk still doing it not even strapped to an instrument. I love you thank you for everything and we all miss you Neil and love you dearly.
This has to be one of the best 55 minutes I’ve spent watching something on TH-cam in a very long time. Probably the best. I loved listening to these stories.
Incredibly grateful to grow up with this music and have record albums with the lyrics. To know the words to Rush songs to this day! Now all the songs are depressing and about bad break ups. Long live the 70's rock n roll. "Begin the day with a friendly voice, a companion unobtrusive, plays that song that so illusive and the magic music makes your morning mood!" Like wtf? Knowing and using these words as a young teenager in high school? Give me one band in this day that compares.
It’s a rare gift for bandmates to remain loyal friends after so much time together. I don’t know why but it seems quintessentially Canadian to me that they never allowed creative differences to get in the way of their common desire to make music together. Thank you CBC for posting this. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@honeybadger5933 I think they did indulge at times in their personal lives, but they never let the drugs and alcohol interfere with their business or ability to perform. In the book, Ged does say that in the early days, he would often take a bump of cocaine as a reward for getting through a show and also to help cope with a gruelling tour schedule, but eventually he realized the dangers of continuing to use the drug and stopped. Neil himself did coke as well, but mainly as a tool to get through a really bad day, or on days when he felt his energy levels were flagging and he needed to be in top form for a show.
Alex is such an underrated guitarist. He is easily 1 of the all time greats up there with Jimmy Page, Hendrix, and way to many to list... Not to mention how big of a badass bassist Geddy is.... RIP Neal Peart... Gone but not forgotten.... Rush is the best!!!!!
I discovered Rush in the 80s in high school, and was fortunate to see them live many times over the years, with my best friend standing beside me at all but one of the forty seven shows. The songs they wrote were notes left on the trail of life, for people like us to discover. Don't miss this good bit. Watch out for this section. Don't forget to enjoy the trip. After their retirement, I couldn't help but feel a little lost. I'm wandering on the trail will less guidance... no more notes from people farther up the trail. Then the tragic loss of Neil, and a strong sense of mourning looking for an outlet. My Effing Life was a wonderful read, and provided that outlet, and sense of closure I was looking for. Thank you Mr. Lee for sharing with us, and thanks to everyone that was part of Rush for entertaining us, enlightening us, and giving us a little bit of guidance walking this path behind you.
Nicely written note. It's true, Rush to me are like really great friends that have your back, and celebrate good times and help you get through the rough times.
I am 45 years old. I am colombian, and my first Rush albums were Caress of Steel, 2112 and Roll the Bones. I got em 3 all at once, sent by my american oldest cousin. I was 12, I believe... so it's been 33 years since then, and since then I obviously got to buy each and every single album by them... they were my fav band after 3 seconds of listening to bastille day, at 12, at still are, at 45. They've been with me in my best and worse, helping me, enlightning me, empowering me, inspiring me. I absolutely thank god for making Rush possible, and thank the 3 humans behind it for a lifetime of joy and happiness. Thanks!! And shot out to Neil up there!
Just ordered Neil Peart's coffee table book on his car collection called Silver Surfers. Looking forward to getting it when it ships out in May. Being a drummer and lover of cars myself, I can't wait to get it.
@@grantmackinnon6449I've read his book Roadshow, but not Ghost Rider yet. I can't imagine what he must have been going through at that time. Very tragic.
What these dudes had together was very very special. Imagine being in a three-piece rock band, being immensely talented, going around the world and back many times over, playing countless shows in front of God alone knows just how many people, selling millions and millions of albums and four decades later...you're still the best of friends instead of absolutely hating each other. That is indeed special
The band that kept me inspired through my whole life. At 52, these guys are still here as part of my life as I nativage in my second half. 32 years of marriage ending sadly, has me resetting back to my days of Rush playing non-stop. When I say Rush has been part of my back bones, I mean it. 😢❤😊
Just when I couldn't imagine liking these guys anymore than I do, they do this. Outstanding, guys. Nothing but love for you as a band, as musicians and as humans.
Very well said friend. Started listening to these guys in 1978, as an aspiring musician. They cast a massive shadow over my life, and years later, continue to do so. So happy to share the memories and laughter with others. Cheers
@dkelley9661 Absolutely. I'm a self taught guitarist myself and started listening to RUSH on the 2112 album. It was my neighbors, and he put it on while playing chess. Perfect music for that. They have been my favorite band since then. My best friend is a drummer, and we would sit around listening to RUSH alot. Sure wish Neil was still here. I always called him the "Human Metronome." He was brilliant. Thanks for the appreciation friend.
I turned 60 at the end of last year and Rush have been part of my life since the late 70's. Alex and Geddy are such exemplary musicians and human beings. Incredibly funny and unaffected by their fame and fortune. Geddy Lee's book ( which I'm still listening to on Audible) has in Chapter Three one of the most moving and affecting pieces of writing I have ever heard, read by the man himself too. It concerns his Parents' and family's horrendous experiences during WW2. It really is a miracle that he ever was born and therefore Rush ever existed and I, as I'm sure anyone watching this will agree, we should be so humbled and grateful for this fact ❤.
I struggle with being grateful for Rush and extremely sad for how they ended. Pratts passing still hurts everyday. It's a weird thing. No other band gives me a friendly feeling. I feel as though they're my friends and we just haven't seen each other in a while. I love these guys.
I’m so grateful for all the 40 years with Rush. I can’t imagine Neil being gone and slowly I disappearing for 3 1/3 years. He was such a strong man and hung on for hi family.
This conversation is bringing me to tears. I love these guys so much and to see the love they have for each other is just so beautiful. Rush forever! 😊❤
Any wonder folks love Rush music….these two guys wrote such complicated and complex music and yet you would love to hang out with them…as down to earth and uniquely “Canadian” as they come. They were focused, worked hard and deserve every ounce of their fame and fortune. Geddy is such a mature, humorous man and Alex is just a quick witted quipper of quips…more licks in these lads than the best Labrador Retriever you could ever own. So sad their mate Neil has left us…never one for the limelight but also a stand up human being whom was as kind as they come. He also wrote the lyrics which clearly showed his brilliance along with his absolute stunning drumming skills. RIP Neil. Alex and Geddy perhaps one day will carry on and make new music although I for one can understand how they may want to coast a bit and just chill with family, friends and fans. A true example of how one can achieve such great things by focus, hard work, honesty and sticking to beliefs of humanity. God Bless.
I was at the Vancouver show, and the question I submitted was the very last part of the show. I was so excited when I heard Geddy 'Effin' Lee call my name. That brief interaction with my musical hero (as are Alex and Neil) was moment in time I'll never forget. Jann Arden was the guest host, and she was fantastic, but to be there and witness Geddy and Alex talk about the past would've been such an incredible evening.
At the Toronto show Geddy said, “Oh wow.” “Hi Sonya, thank you for that” to me in the front row when George Stroumboulopoulos told him that I donated a seat plaque for the Massey Hall revitalization that reads, “Some memories last forever” RUSH, during the audience question portion of the show.😊
When Alex is talking about the new drummer audition, specifically about "the next guy", his face, voice and mannerisms are NEIL PEART!!! OMG!!! Neil entered the room!!! Thank you for sharing this video!! Thank you God for RUSH in our lifetime!
I’m a diehard Yes fan but over the years have listened and loved Rush. Hard to imagine a band like Rush were intact for all those years while Yes had consistently changed band members. Much love to Alex & Geddy and a heartfelt prayer to Neil ❤️
Life is way too short, and it goes by way too fast. Everything... every single day and memorable experience, from your first kiss, to your first car, to your first trip to Europe, to the seemingly endless days of youth, to all the precious days spent with family now deceased, to memories of sweet pets, to your first RUSH or LED ZEPPELIN concert, to raising a child... it all becomes an overwhelming blur towards the end, when you realize the years in front of you are short now, and the existential finality of life coming to an end will negate and wipe out all the beauty and goodness that this brief spark of life gave us...
Is he lost? It seems that his 'return' has been mentioned countless times over the centuries, but he never showed! If he's taken the wrong galactic turn somewhere, he should have used Siri! @@christophersorel6056
Geddy and Alex have a friendship that is pretty damn rare. I am fortunate, approaching 50 years old that I have known my best friend since I was 4!. Total brothers to this day.... and We took on 2 more brothers at around 9 years old and the 4 of us still get together all the time.. It's the only true value in life. We all have lives n jobs n kids n Wives etc but nothin stops us from getting together for a hockey game or a bbq.. and Beers.. ya.. beers for sure!..
This is so enjoyable, I have muscle pain in my face because I have not stopped smiling since it started. The friendship between these two guys is very strong and inspirational. Watching them discuss is a real treat.
I can't put into words how much I love watching these two reminisce and make each other laugh. Every friendship is a gift to the two friends, but this friendship has been an inexpressibly rich gift to the world. Thank you, Geddy and Alex!
From a Gary to Geddy your one of the most talented musician of all time! No one touches your talent on bass, keyboards, and singing! You are the definition of Unique and RUSH is not RUSH without your playing and vocals! To quote the movie: I LOVE YOU MAN! Alex and Neil as well!!
You guys have had me laughing and crying for an hour. Thanks for the 40 years. Fan from Indiana. I'm 60 years old. Not many people can say my 1st album I bought was 2112 some 45 years ago. Thank you for the memories.
Thank You to Geddy and Alex and the creative team and producer(s) and director(s) for this wonderful videotaping of a very genuine conversation between two men who have been best friends, obviously, since 7th grade and have spent the next 60 years together creating incredible music that has not only given them pleasure and wonderful careers and lots of wealth beyond the monetary part of thirty business, but they gave the world music that changed our lives and the way we see the world and an escape from reality when we needed it, sometimes very badly needing that. To be a proverbial fly on the wall, or maybe a person sitting in the booth next to Alex and Geddy in some pub , is how it felt to listen to them carry-on as if they were the only ones who could hear them talking and laughing was a special way of getting an interview with the two of them that they didn't have to put on a game face to answer questions asked by some Jo urnalist. Thanks for seeing the human beings behind the genius of one of the best bands of the last 40 years. Neil is greatly missed but will never be forgotten and Gsddy and Alex won't ever let that happen.
For over 40 years the fans who were considered nerdy and out of step with the mainstream and the critics, have turned out to be not only the most loyal, but well read and intelligent fan base ever. This book tour proves that.
I like that very much.that's one thing I miss in my retirement, Rush putting out something new,this helped,so thanks,praise God and Jesus,and God bless everyone that happens to see this.
As a drummer, and a total fan of Neil's, I TOTALLY Respect that you respected Neil;s wishes to not tell anyone the truth or mention that he was ill. He totally 1,000,000% deserved what he wanted and you guys did the right thing respecting his wishes. You're both true friends to him. I'm saddened by his loss but I'm happy to hear that you guys remained true to him as good friends would. I'm not mad at you guys for holding that back!!!
Saw them in Saskatoon backing Nazareth. My first concert at 17 and first whiff of cannabis. What a blast. Best Canadians, ever!!! Thank you for all the great music. 🙏🙏🙏
The music of my life. 3 nice Canadian boys who wrote music for themselves, that we loved as much or more as they did. I hope we can see Alex and Geddy on stage again one day, to honour their friend. Thank you for all of the moments, whether on stage or listening to songs that made me smile and cheer, that occasionally brought tears. I feel like I know you, even though I don't. I was there at Massey Hall that night, hoping it was going to be Alex as the guest host and the cheering was so loud when he came out! A great night, with those 2 friends (& George too, of course!), just hanging out, on the lighted stage (with a few thousand of their closest, distant friends). The smile on my face will never go away. Thanks boys.
I loved the stories, the partnership and excellence, but more than anything, the thing that has endeared me to this band for many decades is the genuine, loving friendship between the three of them.
My God, just riveting as always. Somehow all my memories seem to flood back listening to these gods of rock speak. Whilst I’m in Australia and never had the pleasure of seeing these gods play live, yet somehow I have many memories of listening to Rush on my portable tape player whilst travelling to and from school daily. These guys were a part of my daily life, and the cherished memories of envisioning myself being part of a larger crowd watching them play live will never leave. Thanks for all you have gifted the world. Forever grateful for your music.
We could never thanks these guys and Neil enough for all of the awesome music over the years that has helped many fans get through difficult times and just forget for a while!!!
This brought me to tears. Thank you so much Alex. Thank you so much Geddy. Thank you Neil. Your music means the world to me, and you're great people as well.
Thank you, Mr. Lee. And Mr. Lifeson. For sharing your life. Your lives. For being a class act. For your grace and humility. And mostly, thank you for all the great music that was the sound track for the bulk of my life. Peace to you and yours! Cheers!!!
Time stand still...... the music of my youth!!! My first Rush concert was the "Subdivisions Tour" @ (the now gone) Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI. Every time they came through Detroit went to see them! Making Memories....I love you guy's! Neil your passing deeply hit me RIP.
These guys have brought so much joy into so many people’s lives. Thank you Geddy for sharing your life both on stage and in private. Thank you for the music that will live on forever.
Geddy is spot on regarding Alex's resilience and brighter outlook. Lifeson's humour is scattered all over their 40 years. It's evident in his phrasing and quirky chops. His picking speed and he can easily move away from the rhythm, which being the best, led to opening a lot of creativity. You always want to be with people that challenge you and imo, when i first heard them, they simply challenged each other and channelled it. Their story is mind blowing and as Canadian as it gets.
The Christmas I was about to get my first guitar... Much Music was on the tube and I heard and saw the live performance for "Marathon" from "A Show of Hands". It knocked me out and changed my life forever. That moment was the reason I picked up a bass. Geddy's book is the greatest music biography I have read to date. Heartwarming, funny and powerful. Left me speechless and I am still trying to find the words to give it a proper review that it deserves. Please buy it if you haven't already. Shoutout to Daniel Richler for his contributions to this masterwork of musical literature.
I've never really been a Rush fan, but as a Canadian deeply involved with music, I've seen come to see what a massively important band they are. I appreciate their legacy, and how fervent their fans are and have been. My favourite part about them is actually their personalities. Alex is really weird in the best way, they all have a great sense of humour, and their banter back and forth reminds me a lot of the guys I grew up with and still play music with. It's great to see a band as big as they are not dysfunctional, and are still great friends. Edit: Crazy they opened for Hawkwind! The stories, the stories
For some of these individuals who attended this event, and are complaining of not seeing the entire segment posted: There was also the Q&A part with George Stroumboulopoulos, which was another hour. I think CBC's goal was to just have the part with Geddy and Alex interacting with one another and sharing stories. The history of those two seeing concerts and performing at the Massey Hall venue is probably another factor as well. Be grateful that this is uploaded to be viewed at all. Thank you.
I was fortunate to see Rush during the 'Hold Your Fire' tour. Also, another classic watching my Cleveland Indians at the time playing Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto and seeing Geddy behind home plate during the game. Thank you for sharing this treasure piece of history. May God bless you, gentlemen.
Those two characters have been a huge part of my musical life, and I even got to meet them both briefly on the Power Windows tour when I was working as a stagehand......It's still hard to believe Neil is gone....my first real drum hero and an inspiration to me when I took up the drums.....Thankyou RUSH for all the years of greatness
So great to see these guys and know that they were and still are more than band mates but more like brothers. Unlike many others that we hear of that hated each other. Rest in peace Neil Peart.
Damn but this is just amazing to watch. These guys have been such a huge part of my life, unfortunately I never got the chance to see Rush live. Thank you Geddy and Lerx!
I literally just finished the book yesterday. I love their chemistry and miss Neil so much! Thank you so much for posting this! What a ride... What a journey!
These guys always crack me up . These guys were not only a big influence musically but also how to treat people with respect and appreciate your true friends 💯
I stole your first album from my sister when I was 13 years old and I've been a huge fan of my entire life I went through some terrible times when I was young but your music saved my life and I mean literally saved my life I was able to escape and for that I thank you and I love you and appreciate everything you've done God bless Neil
Working man was my very first RUSH song to ever learn in 1975. I was 15 and had just started playing guitar. The second was Spirit of the Radio which I played with a tapping technique because I still couldn’t pick it quite fast enough. That was the beginning of my becoming a die hard RUSH fan. Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, Temple of Syrinx(the whole thing!) which I awash learning during my Third Middle East tour in the Military. What a blast it has been to follow and be able to play your music these many years you guys. Music has carried me through many hard times and you guys have always been right there beside me the whole ride! Thank you🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for all you have created for us to enjoy over our lives and to share stories like old freinds do.From a born and raised west end Torontonian misfit and shortlived bass player due to being inspired by Geddy. Rest In Peace Mr. Peart
Brilliant! Another great chapter given to my life, by Rush! Thank you Neil, Alex, and Geddy for enriching the story of my life! I dream of driving The ‘Red Barchetta’ into my final sunset!
They both seem to out-compliment each other. Such class. "Never speak ill of the dead" we may all know, these guys do that, not only regarding their fallen drummers both, but also toward each other! Such class! As a fan of hockey, great tasting (and strong) beer and creative television shows, they could vanish away yet Alex and Geddy embody the heart, soul and spirit of Canada...a land of nice and good people. Such class!
You two are lucky to still have each other. My best friend of 40 plus years passed away 3 years ago. It still hurts like it was yesterday. I love you Alex and Geddy, and of course Neil. My favorite album by Rush is Caress of Steel. The very album y'all thought wasn't so good. I love all of your albums but Caress of Steel is to me your finest. If I ever had the chance to meet you 2 I would be beside myself. I've never really been much on meeting famous people but I would jump at the chance to meet y'all. I know it wouldn't be the same without Neil but I hope you 2 will get together and play and maybe put out at least one more album. Best of luck to the both of you. Thank you for the memories and the music, that I will will listen to even at my funeral. God bless.
After all the fame, success and wealth, they're still just a couple of good Canadian boys.
Warms my heart to no end.
They don't even have to perform any music and they sell out a Hall...Legends.
I thought they were going to perform... just talk... all they did was talk!
@@kwimmsnothing at all wrong with that!
That's a great point and not surprising. Total legends.
It's Massey Hall - almost every event there gets sold out :)
@@kwimmsIt's a book promotion. That's what happens...🙄
First, I’m just thankful we still have Alex and Geddy around. That love between them is beyond words can describe.
This is so cute, thanks guys :)
Always tell the younger generation to listen to videos like "La Villa strangiato in Rio" since most young people can't watch a video for more than three damn seconds!
Not many folks can boast a work-spouse relationship as long and strong as Dirk and Lerxt’s.
I can’t remember what I did last week, these guys can remember what they were wearing 50 years ago
You can’t imagine what losing Neil did to them.
Childhood friends who made music history. Their love for each other makes me smile.
How would you get the younger generation to listen to Rush? Since most of them have the attention span to humans as a squirrel. Concert in Rio comes to mind, amazing
@@natevm7888 Squirrels have a long attention span compared to most people these days.
I used to lament the death of music I love. But it was ever thus. Things are born, grow, and die. It is the nature of existence. Aloha! @@natevm7888
People like you make the internet wonderful.
Rush fan since 1980. Guitar player not long after.
I keep going back to the songs Chemistry and Mystic Rythms
Too bad they didn't love exercise a bit more...
Thanks, Geddy and Alex, for letting us be a part of your lives.
Do you not think they should tour again? The fans want it, people need it, the world's terrible. We NEED RUSH AGAIN!! I know Neil can't be replaced entirely but there a ton of amazing drummers they should be auditioning again. Even girls/women. TH-cam has insane female drummers. I dare Getty and Alex. Yesterday was Women's Day!!! Do it fellas. Break the mold!! Don't be old and crusty. You'll make history.
@@natevm7888 it's time for Geddy & Alex to being able to enjoy their lives whatever that looks like to each of them. They are both staying busy and happy with different pursuits and I feel lucky to be able to enjoy the content that we still get to see from them ever since 2015 when Rush ended, and we still get to enjoy so much from throughout their entire history. I am enjoying music that Alex is involved in post-Rush, I love Geddy's memoire and tv show, and I am sure we'll see more of what gives them satisfaction in the future. I'm here for it no matter the medium they choose! 😊
@@natevm7888 Yes, Yes, Yes!! 🥰 "Getty and Alex" can SO be a part of this stunning and brave new woke world! They can recruit a new drummer AND help close the 'pay gap' while they are about it! "It's her turn!"
I want them to do a few short, low-key low-pressure acoustic shows...no drummer. They have plenty of acoustic material to draw from, and they have done short acosutic sets in their shows before.
God bless these guys! Such a wonderful get together with the fans. It is so nice to listen to their conversation and see how they are doing. I have been listening to them my whole life and they are by far the best rock band ever. Cannot thank them enough for their music and their performances. I have been blessed to have lived during this time. Thank you so much.😊❤
Ageless role models. Inspiring generation after generation with their integrity, loyalty, creativity, versatility, humor, and love. Simply the best.
Very well stated. 😄
Are you kidding? Did you actually listen to anything they said? Role models? Lol.
Because they smoke some pot or hash? If that's the worst thing that they do, I say give them a medal. I absolutely love these guys and would be more than happy for them to be an uncle to my daughter.
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Alex is my favorite guitarist ever ! I'm 64 and his style gives me chills still today. Bless you guys !! Nothing but love from houston !!
I'm sure I'm not the only one with tears in my eyes watching this. These guys are embroidered in my life.
Definitely not. They've been in my life since Hemispheres and remain my favourite band even though they have a crappy world atlas (because they did many "world" tours that never made it to Australia....). Love them nonetheless.
Embroidered. Nice. Sounds like Neil. 🥃
So well said.
I’m laying in bed with a double abscess tooth down in the dumps and depressed and I ran across this and changed my whole day. I don’t know how many times now 60 those three guys from being 13 years old to hearing Rush 2112 for the first time Have brought me out of a funk still doing it not even strapped to an instrument. I love you thank you for everything and we all miss you Neil and love you dearly.
Hope you are felling better soon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Well said
Bless yer heart, they got me through some hard times as well.
Hope you're better. If not you can try a bentonite clay pack mixed with colloidal silver. Drink the silver too.
This has to be one of the best 55 minutes I’ve spent watching something on TH-cam in a very long time. Probably the best. I loved listening to these stories.
Amen to that brother!!
Absolutely!
Geddy, Alex and Neil RIP---THANK YOU FOR 40 YEARS OF GREAT MUSIC, LAUGHTER AND MEMORIES ---WE ALL LOVE YOU
"We had to choose loyalty over honesty", I think that summarizes how great their friendship was.
Is
Incredibly grateful to grow up with this music and have record albums with the lyrics. To know the words to Rush songs to this day! Now all the songs are depressing and about bad break ups. Long live the 70's rock n roll.
"Begin the day with a friendly voice, a companion unobtrusive, plays that song that so illusive and the magic music makes your morning mood!" Like wtf? Knowing and using these words as a young teenager in high school? Give me one band in this day that compares.
It’s a rare gift for bandmates to remain loyal friends after so much time together. I don’t know why but it seems quintessentially Canadian to me that they never allowed creative differences to get in the way of their common desire to make music together. Thank you CBC for posting this. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The alcohol and drugs is what usually kills a band. These chaps managed to not indulge. ❤
@@honeybadger5933 I think they did indulge at times in their personal lives, but they never let the drugs and alcohol interfere with their business or ability to perform. In the book, Ged does say that in the early days, he would often take a bump of cocaine as a reward for getting through a show and also to help cope with a gruelling tour schedule, but eventually he realized the dangers of continuing to use the drug and stopped. Neil himself did coke as well, but mainly as a tool to get through a really bad day, or on days when he felt his energy levels were flagging and he needed to be in top form for a show.
So glad I got to go to this. My mom and I did this in honor of my dad who was a big rush fan. What a great intimate time to share with Alex and Geddy.
That's beautiful
Alex is such an underrated guitarist. He is easily 1 of the all time greats up there with Jimmy Page, Hendrix, and way to many to list...
Not to mention how big of a badass bassist Geddy is.... RIP Neal Peart... Gone but not forgotten....
Rush is the best!!!!!
Ok! Whose dicing onions? A lifetime of inspiration from these hosers. God bless them.
I discovered Rush in the 80s in high school, and was fortunate to see them live many times over the years, with my best friend standing beside me at all but one of the forty seven shows. The songs they wrote were notes left on the trail of life, for people like us to discover. Don't miss this good bit. Watch out for this section. Don't forget to enjoy the trip.
After their retirement, I couldn't help but feel a little lost. I'm wandering on the trail will less guidance... no more notes from people farther up the trail. Then the tragic loss of Neil, and a strong sense of mourning looking for an outlet.
My Effing Life was a wonderful read, and provided that outlet, and sense of closure I was looking for. Thank you Mr. Lee for sharing with us, and thanks to everyone that was part of Rush for entertaining us, enlightening us, and giving us a little bit of guidance walking this path behind you.
Thank you for the comment!! They and Neil especially really meant a lot to me and miss them and him tremendously.
Nicely written note. It's true, Rush to me are like really great friends that have your back, and celebrate good times and help you get through the rough times.
I am 45 years old. I am colombian, and my first Rush albums were Caress of Steel, 2112 and Roll the Bones. I got em 3 all at once, sent by my american oldest cousin. I was 12, I believe... so it's been 33 years since then, and since then I obviously got to buy each and every single album by them... they were my fav band after 3 seconds of listening to bastille day, at 12, at still are, at 45. They've been with me in my best and worse, helping me, enlightning me, empowering me, inspiring me. I absolutely thank god for making Rush possible, and thank the 3 humans behind it for a lifetime of joy and happiness. Thanks!! And shot out to Neil up there!
NEW BOOK IDEA: We need ALL of Rush’s lyrics in one comprehensive book…filled with never-before-seen photography.
I'd buy it!
Just ordered Neil Peart's coffee table book on his car collection called Silver Surfers. Looking forward to getting it when it ships out in May. Being a drummer and lover of cars myself, I can't wait to get it.
@@thebob01read his book Ghost Rider" if you haven't. It's about his motorcycle tour after the loss of his wife and daughter
@@grantmackinnon6449I've read his book Roadshow, but not Ghost Rider yet. I can't imagine what he must have been going through at that time. Very tragic.
What these dudes had together was very very special. Imagine being in a three-piece rock band, being immensely talented, going around the world and back many times over, playing countless shows in front of God alone knows just how many people, selling millions and millions of albums and four decades later...you're still the best of friends instead of absolutely hating each other. That is indeed special
It’s Effin’ special
Unbelievable. The world was blessed with 3 geniuses. Such a unique band that spoke to so many people outside the mainstream.
Spontaneous Genius 21:55 to 23:20. amazing part of interview
The band that kept me inspired through my whole life. At 52, these guys are still here as part of my life as I nativage in my second half. 32 years of marriage ending sadly, has me resetting back to my days of Rush playing non-stop. When I say Rush has been part of my back bones, I mean it. 😢❤😊
Dude - been there. You'll be fine. Keep the faith.
Chin up, full speed ahead. All the best to you.
@@MotownGuitarJoe Thank you kind soul!
I don’t know you, but keep going! One breath, one hour and one day at a time!
@@DaGretschguy Thank you!
They need to do a podcast series like this.
Just when I couldn't imagine liking these guys anymore than I do, they do this.
Outstanding, guys.
Nothing but love for you as a band, as musicians and as humans.
Well stated, my friend ….
Very well said friend. Started listening to these guys in 1978, as an aspiring musician. They cast a massive shadow over my life, and years later, continue to do so. So happy to share the memories and laughter with others. Cheers
@dkelley9661
Absolutely. I'm a self taught guitarist myself and started listening to RUSH on the 2112 album. It was my neighbors, and he put it on while playing chess. Perfect music for that.
They have been my favorite band since then. My best friend is a drummer, and we would sit around listening to RUSH alot.
Sure wish Neil was still here.
I always called him the "Human Metronome."
He was brilliant.
Thanks for the appreciation friend.
I turned 60 at the end of last year and Rush have been part of my life since the late 70's. Alex and Geddy are such exemplary musicians and human beings. Incredibly funny and unaffected by their fame and fortune. Geddy Lee's book ( which I'm still listening to on Audible) has in Chapter Three one of the most moving and affecting pieces of writing I have ever heard, read by the man himself too. It concerns his Parents' and family's horrendous experiences during WW2. It really is a miracle that he ever was born and therefore Rush ever existed and I, as I'm sure anyone watching this will agree, we should be so humbled and grateful for this fact ❤.
P.S. 'Up yours' Aerosmith! 😂😂.
I struggle with being grateful for Rush and extremely sad for how they ended. Pratts passing still hurts everyday. It's a weird thing. No other band gives me a friendly feeling. I feel as though they're my friends and we just haven't seen each other in a while. I love these guys.
Well put. RIP PROFESSOR!!
Agree, me too.
@@devinculley833Me three
Many bands don’t make it 15 years let alone 40
@@rockymtn1291 What they had together when Rush was still a going concern was special. And rare in the music business.
I’m so grateful for all the 40 years with Rush.
I can’t imagine Neil being gone and slowly I disappearing for 3 1/3 years. He was such a strong man and hung on for hi family.
I am a RUSH fan in Japan.
Thanks for sharing your memories of your one and only tour in Japan.
With love and respect from the Far East.
This conversation is bringing me to tears. I love these guys so much and to see the love they have for each other is just so beautiful. Rush forever! 😊❤
I'm shedding a tear now, but that's fine ❤
Any wonder folks love Rush music….these two guys wrote such complicated and complex music and yet you would love to hang out with them…as down to earth and uniquely “Canadian” as they come. They were focused, worked hard and deserve every ounce of their fame and fortune. Geddy is such a mature, humorous man and Alex is just a quick witted quipper of quips…more licks in these lads than the best Labrador Retriever you could ever own. So sad their mate Neil has left us…never one for the limelight but also a stand up human being whom was as kind as they come. He also wrote the lyrics which clearly showed his brilliance along with his absolute stunning drumming skills. RIP Neil. Alex and Geddy perhaps one day will carry on and make new music although I for one can understand how they may want to coast a bit and just chill with family, friends and fans. A true example of how one can achieve such great things by focus, hard work, honesty and sticking to beliefs of humanity. God Bless.
I was at the Vancouver show, and the question I submitted was the very last part of the show. I was so excited when I heard Geddy 'Effin' Lee call my name. That brief interaction with my musical hero (as are Alex and Neil) was moment in time I'll never forget. Jann Arden was the guest host, and she was fantastic, but to be there and witness Geddy and Alex talk about the past would've been such an incredible evening.
I had the same experience in Cleveland. To be 3rd row and have my music hero acknowledge and interact with me was amazing.
At the Toronto show Geddy said, “Oh wow.” “Hi Sonya, thank you for that” to me in the front row when George Stroumboulopoulos told him that I donated a seat plaque for the Massey Hall revitalization that reads, “Some memories last forever” RUSH, during the audience question portion of the show.😊
@@sonyaskolik877 that's awesome.
@@afterimage289 totally. My wife was so excited for me that she began crying because she knows how much Rush means to me.
How can you not love them, of course as musicians, but really love them as humans.
When Alex is talking about the new drummer audition, specifically about "the next guy", his face, voice and mannerisms are NEIL PEART!!! OMG!!! Neil entered the room!!! Thank you for sharing this video!! Thank you God for RUSH in our lifetime!
I’m a diehard Yes fan but over the years have listened and loved Rush. Hard to imagine a band like Rush were intact for all those years while Yes had consistently changed band members. Much love to Alex & Geddy and a heartfelt prayer to Neil ❤️
OK… THAT was without a doubt the COOLEST non-musical, on stage Rush show I’ve EVER seen!!
🤘🤩🤘
Just two great, humble geniuses. Thanks guys for all the great memories and music!
Life is way too short, and it goes by way too fast. Everything... every single day and memorable experience, from your first kiss, to your first car, to your first trip to Europe, to the seemingly endless days of youth, to all the precious days spent with family now deceased, to memories of sweet pets, to your first RUSH or LED ZEPPELIN concert, to raising a child... it all becomes an overwhelming blur towards the end, when you realize the years in front of you are short now, and the existential finality of life coming to an end will negate and wipe out all the beauty and goodness that this brief spark of life gave us...
Thanks for that ray of sunshine
Okay mister happy. Thx. Maybe go stand in the rain now and wake up.
Find Jesus. That’s what he’s all about. It’s not over after this life my friend.
Is he lost? It seems that his 'return' has been mentioned countless times over the centuries, but he never showed! If he's taken the wrong galactic turn somewhere, he should have used Siri! @@christophersorel6056
Rain won't do it. Methinks I need a golf ball sized hail storm! @@kwimms
Geddy and Alex have a friendship that is pretty damn rare. I am fortunate, approaching 50 years old that I have known my best friend since I was 4!. Total brothers to this day.... and We took on 2 more brothers at around 9 years old and the 4 of us still get together all the time.. It's the only true value in life. We all have lives n jobs n kids n Wives etc but nothin stops us from getting together for a hockey game or a bbq.. and Beers.. ya.. beers for sure!..
This is so enjoyable, I have muscle pain in my face because I have not stopped smiling since it started. The friendship between these two guys is very strong and inspirational. Watching them discuss is a real treat.
I watched the whole video and time flew. It was so interesting. You can see how much Geddy and Alex love each other.
Thank you Geddy and Alex for reaching out to all of us and making us smile while we cry🇨🇦RUSH
I can't put into words how much I love watching these two reminisce and make each other laugh. Every friendship is a gift to the two friends, but this friendship has been an inexpressibly rich gift to the world. Thank you, Geddy and Alex!
The best drummer in the world enjoyed being a librarian at his daughter's school. How good is that.
From a Gary to Geddy your one of the most talented musician of all time! No one touches your talent on bass, keyboards, and singing! You are the definition of Unique and RUSH is not RUSH without your playing and vocals! To quote the movie: I LOVE YOU MAN! Alex and Neil as well!!
You guys have had me laughing and crying for an hour. Thanks for the 40 years.
Fan from Indiana.
I'm 60 years old. Not many people can say my 1st album I bought was 2112 some 45 years ago. Thank you for the memories.
Three beautiful people who made beautiful music, leaving beautiful memories. Love them!
10:55 - The friendship that these two have had over the decades really _has been_ amazing.
That was an hour very well-spent - thanks, guys!
Thank You to Geddy and Alex and the creative team and producer(s) and director(s) for this wonderful videotaping of a very genuine conversation between two men who have been best friends, obviously, since 7th grade and have spent the next 60 years together creating incredible music that has not only given them pleasure and wonderful careers and lots of wealth beyond the monetary part of thirty business, but they gave the world music that changed our lives and the way we see the world and an escape from reality when we needed it, sometimes very badly needing that.
To be a proverbial fly on the wall, or maybe a person sitting in the booth next to Alex and Geddy in some pub , is how it felt to listen to them carry-on as if they were the only ones who could hear them talking and laughing was a special way of getting an interview with the two of them that they didn't have to put on a game face to answer questions asked by some Jo
urnalist.
Thanks for seeing the human beings behind the genius of one of the best bands of the last 40 years.
Neil is greatly missed but will never be forgotten and Gsddy and Alex won't ever let that happen.
To pass an evening with a drink and a friend. Thank you for this. I got to grow older with RUSH...im soo blessed. We all are.
For over 40 years the fans who were considered nerdy and out of step with the mainstream and the critics, have turned out to be not only the most loyal, but well read and intelligent fan base ever. This book tour proves that.
They can't read
Loved Rush since I was a kid. Started listening in around 6th grade in 1982. They're just a beautiful family.
Lovely hang by two nice boys from Fisherville Jr. High. Thank you Ged and Alex! Miss you Neil!
I'm 60. Remember when is the lowest form of conversation, no it's the history of the greatest 3 piece band in my time. Thank you guys.
I like that very much.that's one thing I miss in my retirement, Rush putting out something new,this helped,so thanks,praise God and Jesus,and God bless everyone that happens to see this.
As a drummer, and a total fan of Neil's, I TOTALLY Respect that you respected Neil;s wishes to not tell anyone the truth or mention that he was ill. He totally 1,000,000% deserved what he wanted and you guys did the right thing respecting his wishes. You're both true friends to him. I'm saddened by his loss but I'm happy to hear that you guys remained true to him as good friends would. I'm not mad at you guys for holding that back!!!
Saw them in Saskatoon backing Nazareth. My first concert at 17 and first whiff of cannabis. What a blast. Best Canadians, ever!!! Thank you for all the great music. 🙏🙏🙏
The music of my life. 3 nice Canadian boys who wrote music for themselves, that we loved as much or more as they did. I hope we can see Alex and Geddy on stage again one day, to honour their friend. Thank you for all of the moments, whether on stage or listening to songs that made me smile and cheer, that occasionally brought tears. I feel like I know you, even though I don't.
I was there at Massey Hall that night, hoping it was going to be Alex as the guest host and the cheering was so loud when he came out! A great night, with those 2 friends (& George too, of course!), just hanging out, on the lighted stage (with a few thousand of their closest, distant friends). The smile on my face will never go away. Thanks boys.
What year was this ?
I loved the stories, the partnership and excellence, but more than anything, the thing that has endeared me to this band for many decades is the genuine, loving friendship between the three of them.
My God, just riveting as always. Somehow all my memories seem to flood back listening to these gods of rock speak. Whilst I’m in Australia and never had the pleasure of seeing these gods play live, yet somehow I have many memories of listening to Rush on my portable tape player whilst travelling to and from school daily. These guys were a part of my daily life, and the cherished memories of envisioning myself being part of a larger crowd watching them play live will never leave. Thanks for all you have gifted the world. Forever grateful for your music.
Gave me shivers and tears seeing these two on stage together again. So happy they're both doing well and enjoying themselves.
We could never thanks these guys and Neil enough for all of the awesome music over the years that has helped many fans get through difficult times and just forget for a while!!!
This was wonderful to watch, part of Geddy Lee’s book tour and talking with Alex Lifeson. The book is worth it, too.
This brought me to tears. Thank you so much Alex. Thank you so much Geddy. Thank you Neil.
Your music means the world to me, and you're great people as well.
I could watch these guys yuck it up for hours and hours. So much love, history, and legend between them. 🙌🏼
Moving Pictures was the second concert I ever went to and still the best live show by far, RIP Neal Peart you will never be forgotten
THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST…….THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Mr. Lee. And Mr. Lifeson. For sharing your life. Your lives. For being a class act. For your grace and humility. And mostly, thank you for all the great music that was the sound track for the bulk of my life. Peace to you and yours! Cheers!!!
Time stand still...... the music of my youth!!!
My first Rush concert was the "Subdivisions Tour" @ (the now gone) Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI. Every time they came through Detroit went to see them! Making Memories....I love you guy's! Neil your passing deeply hit me RIP.
I think I saw them 3 times in Detroit. The best!
These guys have brought so much joy into so many people’s lives.
Thank you Geddy for sharing your life both on stage and in private.
Thank you for the music that will live on forever.
Geddy is spot on regarding Alex's resilience and brighter outlook. Lifeson's humour is scattered all over their 40 years. It's evident in his phrasing and quirky chops. His picking speed and he can easily move away from the rhythm, which being the best, led to opening a lot of creativity.
You always want to be with people that challenge you and imo, when i first heard them, they simply challenged each other and channelled it. Their story is mind blowing and as Canadian as it gets.
The Christmas I was about to get my first guitar... Much Music was on the tube and I heard and saw the live performance for "Marathon" from "A Show of Hands". It knocked me out and changed my life forever. That moment was the reason I picked up a bass.
Geddy's book is the greatest music biography I have read to date. Heartwarming, funny and powerful. Left me speechless and I am still trying to find the words to give it a proper review that it deserves. Please buy it if you haven't already. Shoutout to Daniel Richler for his contributions to this masterwork of musical literature.
I've never really been a Rush fan, but as a Canadian deeply involved with music, I've seen come to see what a massively important band they are.
I appreciate their legacy, and how fervent their fans are and have been.
My favourite part about them is actually their personalities. Alex is really weird in the best way, they all have a great sense of humour, and their banter back and forth reminds me a lot of the guys I grew up with and still play music with. It's great to see a band as big as they are not dysfunctional, and are still great friends.
Edit: Crazy they opened for Hawkwind! The stories, the stories
Thanks guys for all the great music through the decades... RIP Neil....
For some of these individuals who attended this event, and are complaining of not seeing the entire segment posted:
There was also the Q&A part with George Stroumboulopoulos, which was another hour. I think CBC's goal was to just have the part with Geddy and Alex interacting with one another and sharing stories. The history of those two seeing concerts and performing at the Massey Hall venue is probably another factor as well.
Be grateful that this is uploaded to be viewed at all. Thank you.
George was so good that night. So many good questions and laughs. It was such a wonderful night at Massey. Cheers
That's quite a long last name
@@johnsmith7140 in school the kids all called him Georgie Alphabet.
Other CBC Music’s: Live at Massey Hall series videos are only around 30 minutes long, so we’re lucky that this one is almost an hour long
What a joy to listen to these wonderful people and musicians... and the love they have for each other and for Neal. Just a joy.
Thank you , RUSH for being such a Huge part of my effin' life!
I hope these guys live to be 100 years old.
They will live forever, just like Neil
What a sense of accomplishment these two must have at this stage of life. So wonderful!
I was fortunate to see Rush during the 'Hold Your Fire' tour. Also, another classic watching my Cleveland Indians at the time playing Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto and seeing Geddy behind home plate during the game. Thank you for sharing this treasure piece of history. May God bless you, gentlemen.
Cleveland native here! What I would give to have seen them on HYF tour. I got to get tickets to R40 though ❤️
Time stands still
Those two characters have been a huge part of my musical life, and I even got to meet them both briefly on the Power Windows tour when I was working as a stagehand......It's still hard to believe Neil is gone....my first real drum hero and an inspiration to me when I took up the drums.....Thankyou RUSH for all the years of greatness
So great to see these guys and know that they were and still are more than band mates but more like brothers. Unlike many others that we hear of that hated each other. Rest in peace Neil Peart.
Thanks for your comment!
Damn but this is just amazing to watch. These guys have been such a huge part of my life, unfortunately I never got the chance to see Rush live. Thank you Geddy and Lerx!
I literally just finished the book yesterday. I love their chemistry and miss Neil so much! Thank you so much for posting this! What a ride... What a journey!
Chemistry. One of their best efforts
Agree!@@youropionmattersnot
These guys always crack me up . These guys were not only a big influence musically but also how to treat people with respect and appreciate your true friends 💯
I'm a drummer... GOD BLESS THESE BOYS... Good Guys...
What a beautiful, wonderful experience filled with laughs and tears; it warmed my soul !
Two thirds of the whole legend. FOREVER RUSH!
I stole your first album from my sister when I was 13 years old and I've been a huge fan of my entire life I went through some terrible times when I was young but your music saved my life and I mean literally saved my life I was able to escape and for that I thank you and I love you and appreciate everything you've done God bless Neil
Neil's book Ghost Rider saved my life.
Working man was my very first RUSH song to ever learn in 1975. I was 15 and had just started playing guitar. The second was Spirit of the Radio which I played with a tapping technique because I still couldn’t pick it quite fast enough. That was the beginning of my becoming a die hard RUSH fan. Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, Temple of Syrinx(the whole thing!) which I awash learning during my Third Middle East tour in the Military. What a blast it has been to follow and be able to play your music these many years you guys. Music has carried me through many hard times and you guys have always been right there beside me the whole ride! Thank you🙏🙏🙏
It's no wonder that Alex and Ace from KISS were so close on tour together because they're both absolutely hilarious.
What a great one on one friendship with many good and sad memories...
Thanks for all you have created for us to enjoy over our lives and to share stories like old freinds do.From a born and raised west end Torontonian misfit and shortlived bass player due to being inspired by Geddy. Rest In Peace Mr. Peart
Brilliant! Another great chapter given to my life, by Rush! Thank you Neil, Alex, and Geddy for enriching the story of my life! I dream of driving The ‘Red Barchetta’ into my final sunset!
They both seem to out-compliment each other. Such class. "Never speak ill of the dead" we may all know, these guys do that, not only regarding their fallen drummers both, but also toward each other! Such class! As a fan of hockey, great tasting (and strong) beer and creative television shows, they could vanish away yet Alex and Geddy embody the heart, soul and spirit of Canada...a land of nice and good people. Such class!
There is no life without RUSH,....and I'm glad i lived during this span
Part of my life since 76, love you guys.
Most Humbling Band in History,, there’s so much Love ❤️,, which is rare in this cruel music bizznes world ,,
You two are lucky to still have each other. My best friend of 40 plus years passed away 3 years ago. It still hurts like it was yesterday. I love you Alex and Geddy, and of course Neil. My favorite album by Rush is Caress of Steel. The very album y'all thought wasn't so good. I love all of your albums but Caress of Steel is to me your finest. If I ever had the chance to meet you 2
I would be beside myself. I've never really been much on meeting famous people but I would jump at the chance to meet y'all. I know it wouldn't be the same without Neil but I hope you 2 will get together and play and maybe put out at least one more album. Best of luck to the both of you. Thank you for the memories and the music, that I will will listen to even at my funeral. God bless.
Greatest of bands whose music for the ages should make all Canadians proud. Excellent!.
what a gift, thank you.