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Friday, July 13, 2007

A Nice Morning Drive author recounts cycle ride with Neil Peart

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Richard S. Foster and Neil [The Drummer, the Private Eye, and Me (Rush Fans Take Note)]

Most Rush fans are aware that the epitome of driving songs - Rush's Red Barchetta - was inspired by a short story titled A Nice Morning Drive - it's right there in the liner notes on Moving Pictures. Originally published in the November 1973 issue of Road and Track magazine, the story was written by Richard S. Foster in 1972 and tells a futuristic tale which involved Modern Safety Vehicles (MSV's) that could damage older, pre-safety-bumper cars without incurring any harm themselves. Foster also happens to be, like Neil Peart, a BMW motorcycle buff. He recently posted a long article to the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington Message Board where he talks about how he finally got to meet Neil Peart a couple weeks ago after all these years. He went for a bike ride with him and Rush's head of security (and Neil's riding partner) Michael Mosbach between the Bristow and Pittsburgh shows. He also recounts the entire tale of how A Nice Morning Drive came to be, how it inspired Neil Peart and how he finally got around to meeting him. The article is a very interesting read and chock full of great photographs. You will definitely want to check it out for yourself at this link. Many thanks to apoorvag for the heads up.

COMMENTS

#1 - Posted 7/13/07 @2:46PM by How f---ing cool is Geddy Lee. [contact]

What a coincidence:I read the original short story linked from Wikipedia about 10 days ago.

TRETVIS: someone who'd rather do a definition than be the first to post

PAKOHAPH: when the confirmation letters shift right out from under you

HFC

#2 - Posted 7/13/07 @2:54PM by Dirk [contact]

That guy is huge! Neil is quite tall himself, so that man must be a giant.

#3 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:06PM by timintey [contact]

brought to you by the number 3

#4 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:21PM by Prince Sphinc-Tor

me 4

#5 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:24PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Another smile from the professor!

#6 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:25PM by timintey [contact]

Just read the story. Wow!

#7 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:25PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Those are 60,000$ bikes their riding on.

#8 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:27PM by Malnar [contact]

8? That's great!

#9 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:29PM by How f---ing cool is Geddy Lee. [contact]

Yes, awesome story, Tim -- I just finished it myself. That was well-written and a fun read.

THISTAWE: a profound sense of respect for this big black dude with a mohawk (like you'd have much of a choice!)

HFC

#10 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:35PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

you mean the guy from Kings X?

#11 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:41PM by limlight81 [contact]

I like seeing Neil smiling. Looks like he is enjoying himself Motor bikle around the country during the tour. Keep it up Neil us RUSH fans admire you in great respect.

#12 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:43PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME, pics!

#13 - Posted 7/13/07 @3:55PM by How f---ing cool is Geddy Lee. [contact]

That goofy pic of Neil is the best!

Ken, is Doug Pinnick as big as Mr. T? If so, thanks for the info, yet again.

; )

CIMIRETI: the latest in Italian sports cars designed to outrun MSV's

HFC

#14 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:01PM by AFarCryfromFBN [contact]

apoorvag - NICE FIND! Thanks!

#15 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:04PM by How f---ing cool is Geddy Lee. [contact]

Watching the Chronicles DVD as I work from home. Red Barchetta just fired up.

BTW, just got Bass Player yesterday. Maybe I'll scan it later tonight for Ed to post. Good side-bar article with Nick R.

CAJUDRIS: ludacrisly large cajones

HFC

#16 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:08PM by Prince Sphinc-Tor

Really good!!!!!!

#17 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:09PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

9.5 days until the Hollywood Bowl!

#18 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:14PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Do you think the guys countdown venues their gonna play,like we do. With such enthusiasm or despair, I 'd bet it's safe to to say they probably do. Who knows?

#19 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:16PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

almost 4:20 on the east coast. At 1:20 pt I will pay homage to you all on the east coast.

#20 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:18PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

rr has red barcheta (ESL)

#21 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:19PM by 1001SOS [contact]

That was a fantastic story! The history behind Red Barchetta and finally meeting him. Well written, too.

#22 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:51PM by AFarCryfromFBN [contact]

I would like to retract my comment in #14 after reading the entire article.

That was the best read in a LONG time. Absolutely amazing story that was very nicely told.

apoorvag - Abso-freaking-lutely amazing find!!! Thanks!

#23 - Posted 7/13/07 @4:59PM by Nettie [contact]

Great story! And now we know what Neil and Michael's bikes look like so we can watch for them :)

#24 - Posted 7/13/07 @5:15PM by Spindrifter [contact]

Great find and awesome article.

Nettie, thats Neils bike for the US tour. When he rides with Brutus, his counterpart of 'Scooter Trash' they ride scooters! Lol!

#25 - Posted 7/13/07 @5:24PM by Nettie [contact]

Scooter trash? More like motocross madmen!

#26 - Posted 7/13/07 @5:26PM by limlight81 [contact]

Damn that was a fun reading on that article. Long live RUSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

#27 - Posted 7/13/07 @5:34PM by tygr [contact]

Great read!! But now I want to know the "long story" behind Alex's Barbie fan club! (o;}

#28 - Posted 7/13/07 @5:40PM by Adrian [contact]

I would love to visit that Ghost town...You can probably bet that Neil has been and done it on some previous tour. I didn't even know there were any canals in America. I thought that was something only us Europeans had...but you live and learn.

#29 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:07PM by Liverpool.78

Hello there North America.

Just reading this blog is interesting enough. Looking forward to reading the article now. A great drive away to the east and into the past.

Liver.

#30 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:08PM by Adrian [contact]

Liver..about damn time..I was looking for you...you still here?

#31 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:24PM by joannee [contact]

the best story about cars is Asimov's Sally.
did I stray away from the topic?

#32 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:24PM by Jaybird [contact]

Let's re-do this poll question -- Which of these songs should have been included in the setlist? -- and see how well Red Barchetta does!!

Great story, all these years later.

#33 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:35PM by Flybynightgurl2112 [contact]

OMG i was always wondering where that song came frm! I love to see neil smile like that hes seems so much happier! Rush is the greatest band ever1

#34 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:42PM by Prince Sphinc-Tor

#28

The Erie Canal!!!!

It runs from Albany to Buffalo in NY!!!!

It made westward expansion possible here in the good 'ol US of A.

I think it's still in use today although I haven't seen it in 30 years...here's a link.

link

It is an AMAZING feat of early 19th century engineering!!!

#35 - Posted 7/13/07 @6:52PM by Adrian [contact]

Thanks for that Prince...we have some of the oldest canals in the world here in Ireland. Still fully operational but nothing compared to the ones that criss cross England..

#36 - Posted 7/13/07 @7:12PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Nothing is more fun than driving past Niagara Falls on the way to TORONTO to see Rush on the Presto tour.My Mullet and the Maple Leaf Garden Center.Man, if I could wave my magic wand!

mafricas-insert comment here.

#37 - Posted 7/13/07 @10:42PM by jensawyer [contact]

Hello Rushland! :-)

Thanks for finding Richard Foster's article, apoorvag--very cool. What an incredible opportunity for Foster. Not only did he get to meet Neil and share a unique road trip with him, but he wrote a piece that ended up inspiring somebody creatively. As a writer myself, that's what I hope my writing will do for somebody, no matter who they are. But I must admit that I'd be over the moon if I knew somebody that I admired greatly was touched or inspired by something I wrote.

Who all here has read any of Neil's works? I haven't as of yet, but I would really like to read them soon. Any suggestions on which book to start out with? I enjoy travel writings (my favorite right now is Steinbeck's Travels with Charley In Search of America and I always think of it whenever I see a reference to Neil's works), so I imagine that I would really love Neil's road stories.

(I think I stayed on topic! lol)

#38 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:01PM by glortiz [contact]

Hey Jensawyer!

I've not read any of his works, but I plan to read them. I am willing to bet that you would get quite a bit of insight into the lyrics that he writes.

And yes, this was a very, very cool article.

Don't worry about being off topic, I think the complaints chased some away from here.

#39 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:11PM by jensawyer [contact]

Hey Glortiz! Hope things are well!

Ok, I won't worry then. It is very quiet tonight. But then again it is a Friday night.

I agree with you about the insight. I'm very interested to see how Neil's prose is tied to his lyrics. I'm fascinated in general by thematic links between literature and music.

#40 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:18PM by glortiz [contact]

And everytime you think you understand, you get a post like the one on this thread that just amazes you.

Things are fine, took the afternoon off. It was a really busy week. So, some yard work and such.

The thing about Neil's lyrics (and I may be saying it wrong) is there is no dumbing down at all. Inteliectual, full of meaning and Geddy does wonders bringing them to life.

The only band that comes close at all in this respect is Yes.

#41 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:35PM by Scotto [contact]

On my soapbox:

Hey fellow Rushians. I read Ed's comments at work today about other Rush bloggers being disappointed about not "staying on subject".

It pisses me off that other Rush bloggers questions "my motives" and others as we chat about Rush and other subjects. I've been on the website when there has been one or two other people for hours. If I want to talk about my favorite songs, favorite cd's, or the time I created a t-shirt using the album 2112 I see no reason not to talk about it. I'm sure it is the voyuers that are complaining, geez, step up to the plate and make a comment once in awhile for god's sake.

I get it, sometimes there is a subject that we can respond too, but now a completely different chat area? These people complaining are the same people that do not have a "Rush Is A Band" bumper sticker because they have not contributed any $$$$ to Ed.

Some of these so called Rush fans need to get a life and if we want to talk about baseball (Geddy would be proud) or Led Zeppelin (The whole band would be proud), than so be it. I guess in the concert review area I can sort of see the issue, but come on.

Oh and by the way, what ever happened to that stupid setlist game? That was an area that was "subject only". Where is the follow up? Who won? Did I waste 3 hours making my setlist?

And on Spoiler alerts, don't go to the website/blog if you don't want to know what songs are being played!!! Stop gripping!

I have recently made many friends that I send emails on the side, trade boots, and have made a personal connection with, and at the end of the day isn't this what this website/blog is all about, the brother/sisterhood of Rush?

So it sounds like there will be two places to chat in the future, I guess the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Rush has been the music of my life in these trying times, letting off some steam once in awhile does me good, please let me vent my love of Rush at any location!!

#42 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:36PM by glortiz [contact]

Scotto, you hit it perfectly.

#43 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:43PM by jensawyer [contact]

I had a busy week too. Looking to take some time off myself soon.

I get what you're saying about his lyrics. They're intellectual yet not too abstract or obtuse; you can relate to them easily at first but still find poignant thoughts in there that catch you by surprise. You think, wow, he's captured what I'm feeling in a more succinct way than I ever thought. There's a nice balance. And Geddy is a great interpreter!

Once again, I gotta bring up Pete Townshend as my other lyricist who has this ability... at least for me.

I like Yes. I sadly haven't given their lyrics much attention because I tend to just focus on their overall sounds when I listen to them, but I should give them some more attention. :-)

#44 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:45PM by jensawyer [contact]

I'm with you too, Scotto.

#45 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:48PM by Nettie [contact]

Go Scotto!
Jensawyer: I've read all of Neil's books. All but Traveling Music are definitely worth reading. Neil is quite the author. Roadshow is a must. It gives you so many insights into what happens during a tour.

#46 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:51PM by Scotto [contact]

Thankgs glortiz, jensawyer, Nettie, and kenster (where ever you are).

I have not read any of Neil's books, that is one of the things on my "Rush To Do" list.

So you say go with Roadshow first?

#47 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:53PM by Nettie [contact]

My soapbox:
I know Neil smiles, but that's not the point of the challenge. I had hoped that we could generate some funds for worthy charities, nothing else( and it would be fun to see who was able to get a shot of him smiling.)

off the box and onto other things.

#48 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:53PM by jensawyer [contact]

Sweet! That sounds great, thanks Nettie! Awesome challenge idea you had there, btw! :-)

#49 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:54PM by GreeneWolfe [contact]

MAN!! How awesome is that!!! This BAND never ceases to amaze me......We are so grateful to be fans!! What a great story...That Mr. Foster must be trippin'

#50 - Posted 7/13/07 @11:55PM by Nettie [contact]

Scotto: there's a lot of background in Traveling Music that helps with Roadshow, but it's such a hard book to plod through, so yeah, read Roadshow first.
Thanks Jensawyer!

#51 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:03AM by glortiz [contact]

Jen,

For Yes, listen to Yessongs. And ironically, Jon Anderson sings with just as high, or higher falsetto then Geddy Lee does. And he gets the acclaim, I just don't get it.

But the best part of Neil's lyrics is that there are many songs that I can relate to on a personal level and I relate to them based on my experiences. The really fun thing is sharing that with a friend or family member and watching them as they understand what I am saying.

And by the way, please forgive my spelling, Friday night and there are cold ones here.

#52 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:04AM by Scotto [contact]

Thanks Nettie! I shall purchase (or borrow) the book soon.

My brother (who bought our nearly front row seats for the Marysville/Sac show) asked me about the setlist for the upcoming Snakes & Arrows tour and the 1st song he asked about was Red Barchetta. The last time he saw Rush was Moving Pictures in 1981. I had to tell him the bad news that the song would not be played. (as of now)

The short story is a trip about Red Barchetta, but oh so Rush!

#53 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:07AM by glortiz [contact]

Hey Scotto, I did answer your email, not sure if you got it or not.

#54 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:12AM by Scotto [contact]

Hey glortiz - I did get the email, just have not responded yet, wanted to be thorough and complete in my response.

I just read the link at the bottom about the story in Road & Track, and a tear almost came to my eye, I did not realize that Red Barchetta was a sort of sci-fi song, it always came across as a sort of true story to me??

Also in the last link, the writer talks about Red Barchetta being a top 10 song, I quickly looked at my all-time Rush songs and I currently have Red Barchetta as number 12 all time, right behind The Tree at number 11 and before Closer To The Heart at number 13.

#55 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:17AM by Scotto [contact]

O.k. - I am getting off subject, but it is Friday night and I like Geddy & Alex am enjoying some fine wine. My top 15 Rush songs based on importance and what I like, what other people like, radio play, and other factors that are purely Rush:

1. 2112
2. Working Man
3. Tom Sawyer
4. The Spirit of Radio
5. Anthem
6. Xanadu
7. Finding My Way
8. Subdivisions
9. Fly By Night
10. Free Will
11. The Trees
12. Red Barchetta
13. Closer To The Heart
14. Limelight
15. The Main Monkey Business

#56 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:17AM by jensawyer [contact]

Will do, Glortiz. Thanks for the suggestion! Yeah, I haven't heard any criticism about Jon's voice. Go figure.

That's the absolute best part of music--it's subject to everybody's personal interpretation and their experiences. I like knowing what the meaning is for the artist who wrote the music because it gives the music another interesting layer... but ultimately it's reading my own life in the music that makes it wonderful. :-)

Scotto--Aw, I hope your brother wasn't too disappointed when you gave him the news. You guys are so lucky to have those seats. You will have a great time!

#57 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:20AM by glortiz [contact]

You know, I do have my favorites, but the one thing I have not done is placed them in order. This is why. There are times when I will pull out one of their albums and something will just catch me. For a band to have so much variety and consistency in their sound is just amazing.

I listened to an interview with Geddy a while back, one thing that he said really intrigued me. That some fans may not get into what they just recored or may forget it. Then one day, they will listen and it is, oh my, what have I been missing.

These guys do have a special touch.

#58 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:24AM by jensawyer [contact]

Oh man, I don't think I could rank my favorite songs either... it's so hard! That's a really good list though, Scotto.

Glortiz, you are exactly right!!!! And sometimes you just get stuck on a certain song or album for what seems like forever... and you neglect all of the other gems... and after a while you come back to rediscover them.

#59 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:25AM by Scotto [contact]

There are no wrong or right answers concerning favorites.

For years I used to fight liking Tom Sawyer because I was alrealy a card carrying member on the bandwagon and did not like the way the "Johnny come lately's" all of the sudden liked Rush.

The list I just pulled from the manila folder was one that I made about 2 months ago. Considering I have not heard every Rush song, I suppose the list is incomplete.

Heck my songs 16-30 are just as awesome!!!

#60 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:28AM by Scotto [contact]

16. By-Tor & The Snowdog
17. Bastille Day
18. Circumstances
19. The Pass
20. The Camera Eye
21. Far Cry
22. La Villa
23. Natural Science
24. Presto
25. Time Stand Still
26. Test For Echo
27. Something For Nothing
28. A Farewell To Kings
29. Lessons
30. New World Man

O.k. no more lists, but they make for great cd's when ripping.

#61 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:28AM by jensawyer [contact]

Haha, I was just going to ask you what 16-30 were. :-)

#62 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:35AM by glortiz [contact]

You know, if I were to put together a list of favorites, it would be by album, not song. Each album has a different ambiance and meaning to me. How I got to know it, what I was going through when I did and now, when I listen to them, it takes me back.

Three years from now, S&A will bring up wonderful memories of you guys and this blog.

Time for bed, the baseball cap needs to be pulled down. Good night to all!

#63 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:36AM by glortiz [contact]

...and one note, I am not trying to upstage anybody, just being honest. Have a great night!

#64 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:45AM by jensawyer [contact]

It is getting late, so I think I will get going as well.
Awesome blogging tonight with you guys!

Goodnight everybody!

#65 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:49AM by Nettie [contact]

time to sleep, perchance to dream. Good night!

#66 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:57AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Sure, I go to a church softball game and miss out on one of the bests posts in RIAB history.Cheers to you,Scotto. Post # 41 should be set in stone! By the way,anybody up? Only 10:55 here.

#67 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:01AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Scotto, In The End has to be on one of those lists!I can see,what you see. It just takes me longer, I can feel what you feel it just makes me stronger!

#68 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:22AM by permanentsignals [contact]

I don't think I could make a Rush favorite song list without spending a week doing it, and even then I'm not sure I could do it. So I'm assuming scotto spent a lot of time and thought in doing that top 30 list of his.

#69 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:24AM by permanentsignals [contact]

you still there kenster? I just got home also

#70 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:32AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Too hard to pick favs.! it's like (not to be sick,but) Wow!, that was the best orgasm I ever had. Generally some are quite more intense than others .Rush songs are the same way. Certain situations call for a certain Rush song. Yes, I just compared Rush to an orgasm (cerebral)For instance wanna kill yourself? Play the pass 3x's and you're mind will be changed. Straight but lose a gay friend to hiv-Nobody's Hero. Haven't gotten laid in like forever-Need Some Love.There's a song for everybody! nuclear testing got you down-Manhattan project,Loss of a loved one-Secret Touch,Sweet Miracle.......I could go on.

#71 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:32AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Yes,I'm here!

#72 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:36AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Rush has and always will be the soundtrack of my life! I'm so glad they have treated their fans like royalty most of the time!

#73 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:47AM by permanentsignals [contact]

Loss of a loved one song- Afterimage. that song always makes me sad but I love it.

godicher- you come up with one for this.

#74 - Posted 7/14/07 @3:01AM by permanentsignals [contact]

Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon.

#75 - Posted 7/14/07 @3:06AM by permanentsignals [contact]

you still out there kenster?

#76 - Posted 7/14/07 @3:25AM by permanentsignals [contact]

hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#77 - Posted 7/14/07 @3:47AM by permanentsignals [contact]

bed time good night

#78 - Posted 7/14/07 @3:55AM by sciencebase [contact]

Do the CD liner notes for Moving Pictures really say YYZ: Music by Lee and Peart?

link

I bought that album on vinyl the day it hit the shelves on pre-release at HMV in Newcastle, England, and it is so long since I dug it out to listen on vinyl, I had to go back and check. And, sure enough, there it is in "white and black" - Music by "Lee and Peart".

But, is that right? Neil credited with the music? Anyone know for sure? In my head, I always assumed it was Lee and Lifeson...

db

#79 - Posted 7/14/07 @5:54AM by Liverpool.78

Good morning North America.

Well, I've just read the article and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a fantastic experience for Richard Foster and so good for Neil to be able to close a circle after 27 years!

I smiled to read Foster describe Neil as a drummer in a 'rock and roll band'.

Great series of photographs, particularly the one of Foster standing at the gig with young man on his left having no idea who he is or what he inspired! :-)

Whilst reading the article and writing this comment I am listening to the remastered 1980 St Louis gig. The guys played really tight and the sound quality is excellent. I would recommend anyone who doesn't have it to go to dimeadozen and get it. NOW!!

Liver.

#80 - Posted 7/14/07 @7:05AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

G'night,all

#81 - Posted 7/14/07 @7:16AM by IToleYaNotTaBeStupidYaMoron

#41

Wasted 3 hours making up your setlist??

You said you have spent hours on RUSH is a band. com chatting or emailing other users...don't complian because evidently you have hours to waste.

And quit yer bitchin'...if you want a RUSH dedicated website that does everything you want, and follows all of your rules, go make up your own.

As for people who are complaining about directions chat goes..the compliant I've read today is yours.

#82 - Posted 7/14/07 @9:11AM by Jaybird [contact]

quote

Flash forward again, to 1996. We had just gotten Internet access in my office, and one of the guys entered my name into a search engine just for fun. It promptly took him to a Rush fan site, where there was an online copy of my story.

end quote

I googled Richard S Foster and it took me to this site, inactive since 1997. More than likely, it's the same one Foster found.

link

#83 - Posted 7/14/07 @9:16AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

i cant believe all the bad vibes in the rush pub!!! kinda taking some of the fun out of it!!just my two cents!!

#84 - Posted 7/14/07 @9:20AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

the problem is that there are asses everywhere,no reason why they wouldnt filter into this site too!!!

#85 - Posted 7/14/07 @9:50AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

G'Morning,all! Again NO sleep. Would Rush please come over and play today so I may get some much needed rest!

crajispu-what I just coughed out of my lungs

#86 - Posted 7/14/07 @9:57AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

whats up,kenster!!! sounds like there's been alot of crap flying around in the rush pub lately,eh!! sorry i missed out on all the action!!

#87 - Posted 7/14/07 @9:58AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Countdown- 9 says until The Hollywood Bowl,11 days until Irvine, 14 Dats until MGM GRAND-VegaS,16 days, until San Diego, and 67 days until MSG at N.Y.C. Whoo!Whoo! The Rush Train isa comin'
'

#88 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:04AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Hey post # 81 regarding your remark made about #41-You are the one with MORON in his name, not scotto! You are a one time blogger. Go back to your Spice Girls website ,You overweight,sandle-wearin',ponytailhavin', lones,moron. Scotto is the best and if you were acyually,on this site you'd know that,Moron!

#89 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:06AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

G' mornin' Nec, How your Saturday doin?

#90 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:21AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

im doing okay kenster,but with all this bitchin in the pub,its kinda takin the fun out of it.

post #88-good for you,kenster!!way to stick up for our friend scotto!!! i agree with his post#41 all the way!!people need to stop taking everything so damn seriously and stop trying to tell others what they should talk about,i say if a person dont like it, then go somewhere else.i dont necessarily agree with everything that is said, but i have NEVER told people what they should talk about,this is america still,right? if the subject that people are discussing interests me, then i join in.if not, then i dont.that simple.people need to get a life!!! i for one really enjoy what scotto and people such as yourself have to say,about various things. we may stray from topic sometime,but we usually always get back to rush one way or another.damn,like bf said before, there are just so many ways to discuss rush's setlist or songs,albums,ect...we just end up repeating ourselves!!!lol i, for one,am not going to let ANYONE tell me what myself and my new friends can talk about!! i was a rush fan long before this site,and ill continue to be one long after!!!RUSH ON!!!!

#91 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:23AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

Morning So Cal Rushians!

#92 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:23AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

people need to grow up!!! i feel like a select few went running to "dad" to get things changed there way just like little brats!!! its ridiculous!!!

#93 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:27AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

FWIW, I think the site should remain as is. You don't like a baseball thread, don't read it. Etc

#94 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:30AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

AMEN to your post #90, necr. Good Morning Rush Brother Mike S. Hot one startin' up already! The brats are probably, the people that go to Rush concerts and sit the whole time

#95 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:32AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

EXACTLY,MICHAEL!!!I REMEMBER THE DAY WE STARTED TALKING ABOUT BASEBALL,I THINK THE WHOLE THING STARTED BECAUSE WE WERE TALKING ABOUT HOW GEDDY WAS A HUGE BASEBALL FAN.WE EVENTUALLY GOT BACK TO RUSH TOPIC,BUT A BUNCH OF LITTLE PISS ANTS HAD TO GO BITCHING ABOUT IT TO ED,WHAT A FRICKIN JOKE!!GET A LIFE,PEOPLE!!!!!

#96 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:34AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

DAMN, IM IN A BITCHIN MOOD THIS MORNIN LOL

#97 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:36AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

Hey Kenster. Yeah, its hot already. Back from my work out soakin wet. Sitting through a Rush show, now that's some one who desn't "get it".

#98 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:37AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Snap one,you'll feel better. I did. medicinally of course!

#99 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:40AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

am I #100. I know it's off topic but was curious. Hope this off topic subject doesn't upset a particular "moron".

#100 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:41AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Now, I AM

#101 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:42AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

watch out,the blog police may be out and about!!!lol

#102 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:43AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

Right! Geddy likes baseball. Alex likes fine wine, Neil likes bikes. People get into Rush in different ways, and its nice to make friends through the Band's work and to understand them on a personal level. I means, that's what the music is about, how it hits me personally.

So, Detroit wins again. Boston loses (good!) and watch out for the Cubs!

#103 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:44AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Wow, my play count for rr is 548 times. That doesn't even count the times I've had it on for hours!

#104 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:45AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

the cubs are pickin up steam,michael!!! but i think my detroit tigers are going all the way and finish what they left last year!!!

#105 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:46AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

The Rocket got rocked again! Yanks only chances may be the Wild Card.

#106 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:51AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

i hate too say it,but i think the yanks are done!!

#107 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:55AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

wild card will probably be either cleveland or seattle

#108 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:55AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

C'mon necr-The All-Star game was last week.Half a season left,the next three weeks will decide though. I thinks it's too early too make such a harsh judgment,necr. Or maybe it's too early to accept the reality that they possibly do suck, but that's hard to swallow(no pun intended)

#109 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:57AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Quick say "RUSH" so the blog police don't cite us!

#110 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:57AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Pre-release of Limelight on RR.

#111 - Posted 7/14/07 @10:59AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

i know kenster,youre right.there is still a long way to go,maybe its just my hatred for the yankees(sorry lol)coming to the surface!!remember,the tigers used to be in the al east and gotten stomped on many times by your beloved yankees.needless to say,i totally enjoyed the tigers destruction of the yankees in last years playoffs!!!we owed them one(or a hundred)!! lol

#112 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:01AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

Hate to say so, but Yanks are done. They need to kick some serious butt during this stretch vs below .500 teams. My other faves, with the exception of the Pirates, are doing well: Cleveland, Detroit, the Angels. I love Detroit especially because their AA team, the Seawolves anre in my home town, and all their coaches are former Pirates. We like loyalty as Rush fans, take a look at Jim Leyland. He doesn't forget who has helped him.

Please not the Rush reference on this post.

#113 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:02AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

rehearsal Animate on rr

#114 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:04AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Leyland's done a hell of a job. Why does Pudge always look pissed?!

#115 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:05AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

jim leyland is a great manager!!!and a very good man!!! the pirates have never been the same since they got rid of him.the cool thing was that he came home,leyland started out in the tigers organization and was a minor league manager for years,but he never could make it to the bigs because we had some guy by the name of sparky here.lol

#116 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:08AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

pudge is just extremely focused.he does smile sometimes though,like neil peart!!(rush reference)

#117 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:09AM by Bravest Face [contact]

Morning all! Hope everyone is doing well, or at least better than me while I battle this cold lol!!

Necro, (#83) some of the bad vibes on here is one of the reasons I haven't been on here as much this past week. Oh, and by the way, how old is Leyland now? :)

By the way, to keep this Rush related ;) just read the article and enjoyed it very much. Also loved the WV imagery in the photos as well!

#118 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:12AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

Pudge was pissed the other night, when he was clearly interefered withon that through to 2b. Then the retarded ump tossed him! No one, no one loves and respects the game more than Pudge. When he argues, its valid.

#119 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:15AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

through? I mean throw. Talk about retarded

#120 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:18AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

hey,bf.we've missed you,but i know what you mean about not coming around as much anymore.i checked out this site because it was information about my all-time favorite band!!!i really didnt anticipate making friends like yourself and others and it was alot of fun coming into the pub. well,i say screw them!!!! we can continue to discuss and share like we have before and anyone that doesnt like it can BITE ME!!!LOL

READ MY POST #90

BF-HOW IS THE NEW JOB GOING?

I BELIEVE LEYLAND WIL BE 63 IN DECEMBER.

#121 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:18AM by subdivincent [contact]

morning rushians!!! listenin to a larger bowl - smokin' a smaller one...beautiful day in Cleveland - hi 80's -n- sun - taking the wife, dog & kid to the lake, and of course the soundtrack to summer '07 - the mighty SNA! -

btw - the tribe takes it all this summer.....
vin

TATRAWRA - a tattoo of a walrus

#122 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:22AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

yeah,pudge is a class act and is usually right when he does argue.that entire umpire crew sucked and cost us a game!!!

#123 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:25AM by Michael Senyo [contact]

Man, a great summer in Cleveland and in NW PA. Just got back from a short stay with my mom and dad in Erie. I just love "our" Lake.

#124 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:28AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

sounds great sub,have a great time with the family!!!

looks like your indians and my tigers are going to be fighting it out all year.we have to find a way to get that martinez out! he has killed us so far this year!!!!but i have one thing to say about the race between the tigers and indians: PITCHING!!!!we have alot of it,the tribe maybe not as much!!!should go down to the wire though!!!and we both need to keep our eyes on those pesky twins!!!

#125 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:29AM by Bravest Face [contact]

Necro, my intentions were the same. I think I was just searching Rush related sites on google one day and came upon this, I think that was back in March. News of the cd and tour and all prompted that search I believe. Like everyone else here Rush has been my favorite band for a long time, but also interest gets peaked a little bit more when a cd is released and they go on tour! :) I also didn't anticipate posting on a regular basis or meeting up with others either, I think I even just observed for a couple of weeks, but after awhile I couldn't keep my mouth shut! lol!!

I think it's a good idea that Ed is establishing more of a chat area. I like to read his posts and love keeping up on all of the info, but there's just not that much to comment in really. "What am I going to say? Great info!! We appreciate all you do Ed to keep us informed!" That's about it. Certain posts do create a more detailed discussion, but many do not, just good info to know.

There are also many topics I don't care for mentioned here either, but I don't see the point in others attacking people just for that. If someone doesn't want to be part of the discussion then don't join in! Simple as that. I don't really care for baseball that much, so I just don't involve myself in that discussion, I don't complain about it. There are enough things to complain about in the world, what people talk about on this website is not one of them in my book.

Necro, first week has been okay. Just trying to get used to doing different tasks and assignments I suppose. I went from one working in a community college admissions' office to one for a fairly large university, so even though there are some similarities, there are some big differences too! lol!!

#126 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:31AM by Bravest Face [contact]

Leyland, 63!!! You're kidding, Necro, I would have thought he was much older than that. Are sure? He looks like he's pushing 80! LOL!!

#127 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:33AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

bf-football season will be here soon!!!

#128 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:34AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Hey, BF

#129 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:34AM by subdivincent [contact]

YEAHYEAH MS!

necro - you pretty much summed that one up - yer pitchin is scary, 'specially with the gambler back and Miller's nice. ( picked him up on my fantasy team ). hope we both keep winnin' , setting it up for the sept.17- 19 series at the Jake.

KUMIDRIT - i'd rather not say.

#130 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:35AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

lol,yep.i looked it up,b-day is dec 15 1944.he does look older,maybe its all those marlboro's that he has smoked all these years. lol

#131 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:37AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

AH---THE NFL. I have NFL network and it's kinda boring in the offseason, just starting to pick-up on minicamps and injuries.

#132 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:41AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

sub-i think it may come down to that last series at the jake,good thing the tigers are one of the best road teams in baseball(away record is actually BETTER than home record)

iknow-a rotation of rogers,bonderman,verlander(mr. no-hitter) and miller is sick!!! but the tribe has a very good hitting team also!!!(oh yeah,did i mention the tigers have the best offense in baseball too?lol)bullpen is only question mark,but we should have zumya back soon!!!

#133 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:42AM by Bravest Face [contact]

Necro (#127), yeah I can't wait for football season, especially now that I have a bigger tv and a DVR!! YEAH!!! Kenster, I don't get the NFL Network, you are one of the few people I know who does have it! lol!! Not too many live games carried, looks like it's mostly side game coverage, etc. Would be kind of neat to have it though.

#134 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:43AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Necr know's his Tigers! good luck,bro. Yanks are (gulp)toast.

#135 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:44AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

oh yeah- i heard leyland is a rush fan(Rush reference)i doubt if he really is a fan,just thought id throw that in!!! lol

-football is my FAVORITE sport!!!!

#136 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:46AM by Bravest Face [contact]

Now that would be interesting if Leyland actually is a Rush fan!

#137 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:47AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

My girlfriend pays for it. I tried to drop last season after the Steelers played so poorly and it's in my contract. They show a lot of whole complete games but unless it's a game or team you are into it, can be boring. The draft week was relentless. All week- draft talk, draft talk, draft talk!

#138 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:48AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

UH-OH---Rush whew!

#139 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:49AM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

my respect for leyland would even be greater than it is!!!lol

#140 - Posted 7/14/07 @11:59AM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Jim Leyland reminds me of Earl Weaver.

#141 - Posted 7/14/07 @12:08PM by kenster2112@sbcglobal.net [contact]

Back in a few hours .Have a great day everybody!

#142 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:07PM by glortiz [contact]

Hello Rushland!

Earl Weaver is the man!

#143 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:14PM by permanentsignals [contact]

Like Bravest Face I was checking out all the Rush sites and came across this site called Rush Is A Band and thought what a dumb name for a rush site, and had to check it out. This site is by far the best Rush site I've ever been on. Ed you have done one hell of a job with this site.
How long has this site been around ? and # 81 thats a lot
of tough talk from someone that never posts on these threads. Looks like your just trying to get attention.

#144 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:14PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

yeah,i remember earl.great manager and one of the best at putting on a show with the umpires.much more explosive a personality then leyland.leyland is actually kind of quiet and picks his battles much more than weaver did.leyland will kick some ass when its needed however!!!

#145 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:15PM by joannee [contact]

Scotto - agree completely with your post. I know nothing about baseball, but it's fun to read the posts and see everyone get into a conversation. I'm from Connecticut,there's no pro teams there, so we're huge college basketball fans. go Uconn.
Was that off topic completely?
Everybody on this site has been nice and informative. I have no Rush friends and my kids will only listen to a certain amount of my Rush ramblings.
On this site I actually got to meet other females who love my favorite band and that is a great experience!
thank you and back to work now.

#146 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:17PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

i believe weaver wasnt a rush fan either!!(rush reference)

#147 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:17PM by joannee [contact]

Glortiz, thanks for the heads up on Deep Purple not being complete. got rid of the tickets, no point without Mr. Blackmore

#148 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:19PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

and everyone in here has the opportunity to change topic,and if it sticks and people follow and discuss,then cool!!!!if not,then maybe what the person had to talk about wasnt that interesting anyway. hhmmm....

#149 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:21PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

deep purple without blackmore,that would be like rush without alex.(Rush reference)

#150 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:24PM by permanentsignals [contact]

#47

Did you know that Coverdale lead singer from Whitesnake
was the lead singer for Deep Purple for a short time
many years ago?

Not sure I thats the way you spell his name.

#151 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:25PM by joannee [contact]

Necro, I don't keep up with other bands much, saw DP was playing close by and thought I could get my homied out 16 yr. old to listen to rock(he did not like Rush- I don't take blame for that!!!)

#152 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:27PM by glortiz [contact]

Joannee, glad to help there. Steve Morse is definitly no Ritchie Blackmore. They are not the same band!

Weaver's greatest attribute is he averaged between 3 to 4 Cy Young winners on the mound at the hight of his career. What manager wouldn't love that!

#153 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:28PM by glortiz [contact]

Yup, Coverdale sang on Burn and Stormbringer.

#154 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:29PM by permanentsignals [contact]

My post #143 question

How long has this site been around?

#155 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:30PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

true,glortiz.but did he get credit for that pitching staff or was it the pitching coach,ray miller i think it was?i remember earl's favorite strategy was the three run homer,and they were good at that too!!!

#156 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:31PM by glortiz [contact]

The post archive goes back to May 2002. That would be a good starting point.

#157 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:33PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

you have to understand, im a detroit tiger fan and when i was a kid i grew up hating all al east teams,especially baltimore,new york,boston,and toronto! sorry geddy!!(rush reference)lol

#158 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:33PM by glortiz [contact]

You got that one right, he was famous for waiting for the big run, but with Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Boog Powell, Don Baylor and others, he could afford to.

I gew up watching these guys in SE Baltimore.

#159 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:34PM by permanentsignals [contact]

Steve Morse is a awesome guitarist he opened for Rush many years ago he was great. but your right wouldn't be the same without Blackmore.

#160 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:37PM by permanentsignals [contact]

So this site has been around for five years how did I miss it for all this time?

mouuswon- I had a fight with my wireless mouse.

#161 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:42PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

never quite realized i could relate so many different subjects to RUSH,even in a small way!!!lol

#162 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:43PM by glortiz [contact]

That is what happens when you hang out with a great bunch of people.

#163 - Posted 7/14/07 @1:43PM by necromancer 2112 [contact]

well said,glortiz!!!

#164 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:02PM by permanentsignals [contact]

anyone left out there in Rushland ?

#165 - Posted 7/14/07 @2:04PM by permanentsignals [contact]

only two weeks left until Vegas show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#166 - Posted 7/14/07 @4:33PM by permanentsignals [contact]

This thread is history

#167 - Posted 7/14/07 @5:33PM by Liverpool.78

This is one of the most interesting threads that I have seen on this site.

There seem to be a lot of younger fans out there who don't have too great a handle on the band's history, their lyrical/musical inspiration, or the reasons why their works came in to being.

The little slice of history on this thread is important; it completes a circle for Neil and puts some of us older fans back in touch with our roots.

Yes, this thread is history, but it is very significant. What a shame it has only attracted 166 comments so far, and a lot of those comments will have alerted the interest of the Blog police :-)

Liver.

#168 - Posted 7/14/07 @8:59PM by Bravest Face [contact]

Liver, I can do nothing but second your viewpoint on this! I found this to be one of the most interesting posts in some time. To be honest, on many articles I just scan for the important points, but with this one I read word for word and thoroughly enjoyed the pictures of the wonderful scenery as well! To put a face to the man that inspired lyrics for a Rush song is a very good thing and to hear of the experience of the man who wrote those lyrics meeting up with the man who insprired them is indeed a tremendous thing indeed!

I don't know if I agree with Mr. Foster that it is one of the ten best Rush songs, (I believe he says that) of course he also says that arguing the point of what are the best Rush songs is an exercise in futility! lol!! I will say I think in may be in the top 20 though! It is also one of the very early songs that turned me on to Rush, after Working Man and Freewill.

Very much enjoyed this post and this article!!

#169 - Posted 7/15/07 @12:52AM by Lamb Saag [contact]

re #1:

THANK YOU, Howie, for not commenting on your status as first to post!

It was such a refreshing change to read an intelligent comment -- instead of reading a list of who can count off like kids waiting for the school bus on field trip day...

Again thank you, HFC.

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