[OOT] Jan 25 -

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by nik-

All of these rock bands should be forced into retirement at 50. KISS is in their 60's for god's sake. Pack it in #######s, you're embarrassing.

I think on the scale of embarrassing it goes

Rolling Stones
KISS
... a ton of other bands.

RUSH is that old and they still sound the same, if not better

[the_only_turek_fan]

\The Ducks should switch to these jerseys full time.

[saXon]

Originally Posted by btimbit

RUSH is that old and they still sound the same, if not better

So does AC/DC and they still put on a hell of a show.

The same with Van Halen. When they hit the Dome a few years back, they were awesome after tuning in the crappy building acoustics. Even with Eddie's 16 year old son (at the time) on base.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by flameswin

I mean, Bob Seger went back on tour and he didn't try to hide anything. He came out on stage in what most people his age would wear, and literally sat down on a stool in front of 13,000 people and just played to the best of his ability and it came off natural and awesome.

Yeah, some musicians definitely age a lot more gracefully than others. Seger, Dylan, Young, Plant, Cash, the late Lou Reed....those guys all evolved as they aged. Hell, some guys like Willie Nelson are way better old than when they were young. But like you said, neither of those guys were an "act" like Kiss where half of their success was about a look.

There are few things more pathetic then old men trying to act like young men.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by btimbit

RUSH is that old and they still sound the same, if not better

Definitely not. Instrument wise they're better than ever, but Rush's vocals were never simple and Geddy is having trouble hitting them nowadays.

[Scoreface]

Originally Posted by Henry Fool

You guys are just upset about seeing Paul Stanley's nipples. Newsflash! Paul Stanley's nipples have always been outrageous!

Bob Seger... I shake my head at you.

[Henry Fool]

Originally Posted by Scoreface

Just saying. If you're asking rock n roll to be dignified and respectable, isn't that a sign that it's in fact you who is too old?

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by nik-

Definitely not. Instrument wise they're better than ever, but Rush's vocals were never simple and Geddy is having trouble hitting them nowadays.

I almost prefer it, my criticisms of early rush is the overly high pitched vocals. Last I saw them live it was absolutely fantastic. The fact that Geddy can still hit those notes is amazing, and Peart and and Lifeson are as good as ever.

Could be my pperspective, I always listen to music first and vocals second. That's probably where my love of rush comes from

[nik-]

Originally Posted by btimbit

I almost prefer it, my criticisms of early rush is the high pitched vocals. Last I saw them live it was absolutely fantastic

He did sometimes sound like Gwen Stefani when he sang back in the day.

[Scoreface]

Looks like it'll likely be Anaheim/Chicago against Vancouver in the first round, if things stay mainly the way they are. Who do you hope has the honour of blowing out the Nucks??

[Scoreface]

Originally Posted by Henry Fool

Just saying. If you're asking rock n roll to be dignified and respectable, isn't that a sign that it's in fact you who is too old?

I think it's more a matter of being able to do it. They aren't. So it's not dignified or respectable. I don't think it ever was.

[Table 5]

Well this dignified rocker discussion was more entertaining then the game. Quite the snoozer in terms of entertainment value.

[nik-]

Yeah, that game was ####.

I'm over the outdoor games.

[getbak]

Two NHL outdoor shutouts and Tim Jackman was on the winning side in both.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Hiller missed out on a golden opportunity for a dukes of hazzard mask. 01 orange mask would have been epic. Lol

[btimbit]

What a performance by Hiller. Wow

[Scoreface]

Yeah that was almost as bad as the intermission entertainment. All around garbage. Yay. Prison jumpsuits 3. Grey shop work shirts 0.

[Flames89]

Those jerseys for Anaheim are great. I like their team.

[Hockey_Ninja]

How the hell did Glen Healy get a job as an analysis?

[SuperMatt18]

I don't get the hate for outdoor games. They are more for the spectators in attendance.

The Winter Classic has its spot since it's New Year's Day, has the 24/7 lead up etc but these are still fun for those in attendance.

Did anybody outside of Habs and Flames fans care about the Heritage Classic, doubt it but that doesn't change how much fun it was for those in attendance in Calgary.