OT: Happy Rush Day!!

by **ProgRocker53** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:18 pm

It's 12-21!

At 21:12 (9:12 PM) I'm stopping whatever I'm doing and listening to 2112 in its entirety.

Celebrate today with the music of one of the greatest bands of all time, Rush!

by **Rip Rokken** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:44 pm

ProgRocker53 wrote:It's 12-21!

At 21:12 (9:12 PM) I'm stopping whatever I'm doing and listening to 2112 in its entirety.

Celebrate today with the music of one of the greatest bands of all time, Rush!

Dude!

Aside from KISS "Destroyer" (which my parents bought me in 4th grade, and regretted ever since), Rush "2112" was my first rock album. The first songs I learned to play on guitar were from 2112, too. Haven't stopped rocking ever since.

by **wildone** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:52 pm

Rip Rokken wrote:
ProgRocker53 wrote:It's 12-21!

At 21:12 (9:12 PM) I'm stopping whatever I'm doing and listening to 2112 in its entirety.

Celebrate today with the music of one of the greatest bands of all time, Rush!

Dude!

Aside from KISS "Destroyer" (which my parents bought me in 4th grade, and regretted ever since), Rush "2112" was my first rock album. The first songs I learned to play on guitar were from 2112, too. Haven't stopped rocking ever since.

Now that's what I'm talking about....kickin thread!!

by **Johnny Mohawk** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:39 am

Great album!

by **Rip Rokken** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:02 am

I was so into "2112" when I first got it... I've wondered many times if I would appreciate it as much if I just heard it today for the first time, as much as music has changed since then.

I can thank Rush for learning how to use full 5 or 6-string barre chords, instead of just these wimpy little 2-3 finger power chords. Alex Lifeson is one of the most unique, and one of my favorite, guitarists of all time.

by **Escape Artist** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:07 am

I flat out wore grooves into the vinyl of my first copy of 2112.

RUSH - for those times when you need some intelligence and integrity with your rock!

by **Rip Rokken** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:12 am

Escape Artist wrote:I flat out wore grooves into the vinyl of my first copy of 2112.

RUSH - for those times when you need some intelligence and integrity with your rock!

Absolutely! And for a while, Queensryche was good intelligent rock, too, until they seem to have become a little to self-important and just lost it...

But Rush... Hey, you know, somewhere online is a great Rush F.A.Q. that answers all these little silly questions fans have had over the years. You know, back then they just seemed so mysterious, and people were always trying to figure out what Neil's lyrics meant and stuff. And other little things like, "What does, "Brought to you by the letter 'M' mean in their album credits"... tons of stuff like that. If you haven't seen it, I'll be happy to try to dig up the link.

by **Escape Artist** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:17 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
Escape Artist wrote:I flat out wore grooves into the vinyl of my first copy of 2112.

RUSH - for those times when you need some intelligence and integrity with your rock!

Absolutely! And for a while, Queensryche was good intelligent rock, too, until they seem to have become a little to self-important and just lost it...

But Rush... Hey, you know, somewhere online is a great Rush F.A.Q. that answers all these little silly questions fans have had over the years. You know, back then they just seemed so mysterious, and people were always trying to figure out what Neil's lyrics meant and stuff. And other little things like, "What does, "Brought to you by the letter 'M' mean in their album credits"... tons of stuff like that. If you haven't seen it, I'll be happy to try to dig up the link.

Yes, please... I haven't seen that.

by **Rip Rokken** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:19 am

Escape Artist wrote:Yes, please... I haven't seen that.

Then you'll love this, man!

http://www.nimitz.net/rush/

Yipee! Post #1000...

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:38 am

You know I might dig out my copy of 2112 at 9pm tonight too. Fittingly, I also might break out my copy of Ayn Rands Anthem and read it at the same time ! My friday night trip to the pub can wait

by **Blueskies** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:04 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
Escape Artist wrote:Yes, please... I haven't seen that.

Then you'll love this, man!

http://www.nimitz.net/rush/

Yipee! Post #1000...

sorry, your still in puberty :lol:

by **Blueskies** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:08 am

Love Rush! Have it all. 2112 was my first experience

by **Rip Rokken** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:13 am

Blueskies wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:Yipee! Post #1000...
sorry, your still in puberty

LOL! Well, I'm afraid my growth may be stunted there for a while... 1000 posts in just a few months speaks for itself...

Part of my New Year's resolution is to quit spending so much time on the Internet, and I'm sure the wife will be glad to know about that...

by **Lady Luck** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:49 am

Blueskies wrote:Love Rush! Have it all. 2112 was my first experience

Mine too. I was like, WOW!

2112 just flat out kicks ass!

by **xflajrnylvr** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:53 am

Another Great BAnd and album might have to throw in he 30th anniversry DVD

by **Rip Rokken** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:23 am

xflajrnylvr wrote:Another Great BAnd and album might have to throw in he 30th anniversry DVD

Man, all those live DVD's are just incredible... A friend of mine loaned me a few recently and I watched them all. I do have the "Rush In Rio" DVD, but he loaned me a few more, including "R30". Great stuff!

by **Johnny Mohawk** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:40 am

Didn't Rush recently release a DVD of classic concerts (70's and 80's)?
I remember hearing something about it, but haven't seen it.
Anyone know anything about this?

by **Rip Rokken** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:11 am

Johnny Mohawk wrote:Didn't Rush recently release a DVD of classic concerts (70's and 80's)?
I remember hearing something about it, but haven't seen it.
Anyone know anything about this?

I believe ye be speaking of "Rush - Replay"

http://www.amazon.com/Rush-Replay-DVD-B ... 766&sr=8-2

by **Johnny Mohawk** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:21 pm

Cool. Thanks for the link!

MR

OT: Happy Rush Day!!

OT: Happy Rush Day!!

Re: OT: Happy Rush Day!!

Re: OT: Happy Rush Day!!

Who is online