Been listening to the band pretty much all night and into this morning.
Absolutely gutted when a buddy called me yesterday with the news.
Rush was an integral part of my youth and never really went away into adulthood nor the approaching "old" age part of life.
I was fortunate enough to see them live over a dozen times in multiple cities/venues and in two different countries.
As has been noted, they are one of those groups who you either really "get" or really don't.
I was also fortunate enough when I was 18 to be invited to the Rocky Mountain Studios (somewhere in NE Calgary IIRC) as a winner of a contest and was among the first people anywhere to hear the debut of Moving Pictures. That night only confirmed what I was already aware of in that, Rush was a legendary band and Neil Peart was the best drummer to ever strike a skin.
RIP Neil and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the joy and entertainment you have provided me over the course of a lifetime.
I have said for years now to people if you are feeling a bit down and want to smile....go to youtube and watch Rush Live in Rio doing YYZ as all 3 of them brought their A game that night.
Im going to take my own advice right now.
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