pozbaird Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Rush drummer, dead at 67 following a secret battle with brain cancer. Shocked to hear this. My favourite band, since I first heard them, and first saw them, in 1977. I saw them on every tour here since 1977, met them once in Glasgow where they all signed my copy of the Hemispheres album. Genuinely shocked to hear this sad news tonight. RIP. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, pozbaird said: Rush drummer, dead at 67 following a secret battle with brain cancer. Shocked to hear this. My favourite band, since I first heard them, and first saw them, in 1977. I saw them on every tour here since 1977, met them once in Glasgow where they all signed my copy of the Hemispheres album. Genuinely shocked to hear this sad news tonight. RIP. Did you see them at the Apollo? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo said: Did you see them at the Apollo? Yeah, firstly on the ‘Farewell to Kings’ tour with support band Tyla Gang, then the 1978 Hemispheres tour with support band Max Webster, then.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 An absolute hero of mine (as you may have guessed from the username). Proper gutted Similar to Bowie's passing, private cancer battle, leaving behind a young family, and a real shock for the fans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) RIP Neil, Moving Pictures Tour Ingliston 1982, remember it well. Edited January 10, 2020 by Bigmouth Strikes Again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 A legend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 My son, who I turned on to Rush has just told me this sad news. Had no idea he was ill and just thought he was leading his private life in quiet retirement. Hemispheres tour at the Apollo was my first and like Poz every tour since. Sad news indeed. RIP Neil. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest_Fifer Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Properly gutted here, can't believe it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, pozbaird said: I saw them on every tour here since 1977, met them once in Glasgow where they all signed my copy of the Hemispheres album. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Amazing talent. Not a fan of the type of music but really appreciated their skill.Probably the most talented band ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thistle_do_nicely Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) first thing that came to mind tbh: Rush are absolutely superb - Losing It is just such a great song. Very sad to hear of his passing away. Edited January 10, 2020 by Thistle_do_nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Is there a "best of" album I should listen to? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 I heard the news tonight by text from my best mate, who is a massive Quo fan. He’s a huge Quo fan who likes Rush, and I’m a massive Rush fan who likes Quo. We agree that we couldn’t have asked for more from Rick Parfitt, Neil Peart, or the bands they played in. For forty plus years - albums, tours, always great live bands. Professional, always gave their best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Busta Nut said: Is there a "best of" album I should listen to? Best album to listen to as a first step would be ‘Moving Pictures’. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whereismillar Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: RIP Neil, Moving Pictures Tour Ingliston 1982, remember it well. was at that one , crap venue only memorable cos i was nearly runover by the band limo when queuing to get in sad to hear of this RIP neil peart 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 24 minutes ago, Busta Nut said: Is there a "best of" album I should listen to? I would suggest one of their later DVD's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Farewell to the king. Exit stage left. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 25 minutes ago, jimmy boo said: I would suggest one of their later DVD's. Rush In Rio is phenomenal. Not the best recording quality but what a performance and atmosphere... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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