The lead singer is also the bass player and also plays keyboards. There are only 3 people in the band and they put out a sound like that live as well as in the studio.
Most drummers come out with a big kit like..."Look what I can buy..." Neil came out with a big kit..."Look what I can PLAY..." R.I.P. Neil. You are sorely missed.
"Do all Rush songs sound like this?" No. No they don't. Every amazing song by these guys is unique. You have no idea how deep the Rush rabbit hole goes!
Sadly, the drummer, Neil Peart, passed away in 2020. The band had announced they would no longer continue back in 2018, but the drummer’s death was the final straw to ensure they were finished. They were amazing! So much music from 3 guys! I saw them live multiple times and they were always amazing. RIP Neil.
Odd in a way. Peart wrote the lyrics. Refers to Twain’s novel “Tom Sawyer.” Now banned in some states. Tom Sawyer used to be a classic novel. Now it’s banned in some states.
@@hollissensenig1775 Not "banned" - that's not really legal. However, some school districts don't want to have it on lists of recommended reading, or in school libraries.
The saddest part is that they decided to have one final tour after Neil’s cancer diagnosis so they could “go out” on their terms. It was more a precursor to Neil’s passing as opposed to being the final straw, which almost hurts more as a fan that was never able to see them live.
Just came across this reaction...you've just been introduced to one of the greatest bands, in history. While you are deciphering the lyrics and reveling in the music...remember, that there are only 3 band-members creating all of this wonderful 👏. Take a trip down the Rush rabbit-hole and you'll come across 40 years of incredible music. Do yourself a favor and continue with this album, Moving Pictures. It was their most successful album (commercially)...but not always considered their best album. Check them out...see what you think.
Geddy Lee is one of the few musicians who can sing and play foot pedals while also playing either bass guitar or keyboards. Since this video is from a studio session it shows him doing each separately, but he did them all when performing live.
So glad you found RUSH! Check out "Spirit of The Radio", "Fly By Night" and "Closer to the Heart". One of the best and most prolific rock bands of the 80's. Enjoy the RUSH journey!
This song came out in 1981....Rush has been together since 1968. btw the piano man is the bass guitarist and also the lead singer...Geddy Lee. The Dummer is widely known as one of the top 3 drummers of all time (Neil Peart).
Neil did an interview where he talked about how hard this was on him; with the drums.. each beat had to be precise and strong ... the song always tested him
Any and all are pieces of art that I cherish. Tom Sawyer was the first one I heard and will always hold top spot, but you'll *never* hear me turn down Rush :)
This is what happens when you put the greatest drummer of all time (who also wrote almost all their songs), a top-5 all-time rock bassist who also sings and plays the keyboards with his feet in concert, and a chronically underrated but extremely well-respected guitarist together. If you really want your mind blown, watch the video for YYZ live in Rio. It's three masters of their craft in front of an amazingly enthusiastic audience, creating music that would make you think there's eight or nine guys in the band.
Now you're talking 🇨🇦 in the house and Geddy Lee and Neil BRINGS IT..Canada brings it..they did it because the record label forgot they existed, by the time they took notice 🤯
Rush is probably the greatest band of all time (as well as the most underrated). Geddy Lee is the lead singer and plays bass and keyboard (sometimes doing all three at the same time in concert!) Then you have Alex Lifeson on guitar, an amazing musician in his own right who is often overshadowed by the popularity of his other two bandmates, and as a result his skill on the guitar is very often overlooked and underrated in the rock community. Last but definitely not least is Neil Peart (pronounced like "ear") on drums and percussion. He was known as "The Professor" or "your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". We lost Neil back in January of 2020 after a quiet battle with brain cancer. RIP. Rush's work spans 4 decades from 1974 with the release of their first album to their final concert on August 1, 2015 in Los Angeles. Their sound has evolved over the years which makes them one of the most versatile and timeless bands ever. If you want to continue your Rush discovery experience, I highly suggest the following: Working Man (from their debut album. Listen to the studio version first, then the live version) Spirit of Radio Xanadu (from the Exit Stage Left concert) YYZ Live in Rio Neil Peart's drum solo live in Frankfurt Fly By Night La Villa Strangiato Subdivisions There are so many others, but this is a good starting point. Enjoy!
The drummer, Neil Peart, one of the best ever has passed away sadly. RIP Neil! And all their songs sound different but with the same great musicianship through all of them. Getty Lee, not only the singer but also an incredible bassist and keyboardist. Welcome to the RUSH rabbit hole.
As others have said, Geddy Lee sings and plays bass and keyboards and all three of them multitask like crazy. If you want to hear him singing really high with power but then also sometimes really sweet and tender, you've got to check out their breakout album from 1976, Rush 2112. Record company didn't think they were making stuff that enough people liked although they had quite the following, and this was their do-or-die effort or they were done. So they flipped the bird to the record company and took the whole first sight of that album and did this incredible epic composition and story and it showcases everything they could do at the time. I have definitely seen many people react to it even though it's long. It comes in six or seven Musical and thematic chapters of sorts some of which kind of refer back to the earlier stuff like a symphony almost, and those usually make good places to break, but you should always rewind because the transitions are just mind-blowing. But you will hear everything you need to know about why Rush was so fantastic if you check that out. And all the shorter radio playable songs on side B are fantastic as well. Something for nothing is the one that the end album with on side B and it's a total banger but with a really positive message.
Thanks Steve for that great narrative on this band . Good job and insight. Love watching these young Black Reactors getting mesmerized by the Greatness🎵 of bands like this. 😊
They were together right up until the drummer passed. Over 40 years check the three of them out doing this song at their induction to the rock and roll hall of fame.
This is High Level, World Class music. Millions know this. They went to South America and minds were blown! It’s all on film. You are going to have fun with this band, Guaranteed!
You caught that Gaddy Lee was on keys as well as lead vocal, I thout you'd then catch he's also on the bass guitar. Only 3 members. We lost the drummer Neil Peart a few years back to brain cancer. His drum solo Live in Frankfurt is absolutely phenominal...
The Professors most difficult song to play according to him. He always claimed that he got better at playing it over time - lots of practice! He also said its the one song he never got tired of playing because of the challenge & he would be super thrilled when he nailed it.
According to the interviews with other musicians for their documentary, that was the challenge song for drummers. "So, you can play 'YYZ'? Now let's hear you do 'Tom Sawyer"."
Geddy Lee vocals, bass and keyboards Alex Liefson guitar Neil Peart (RIP) drums and lyrics Neil joined the band in 1974 after the original drummer left, and they stayed together for 40+ years until Neil recently passed
Geddy Lee - the lead singer - is also Rush's monster bassist and the keyboardist; Alex Lifeson is the guitarist; and the drummer is Neil Peart (RIP), very likely your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. Neil also writes most of their lyrics.
What you're hearing is artistry, innovation, craftsmanship, commitment and sweat. Geddy Lee (vocals) is also bass and keyboard, often playing the bass with foot pedals; he juggles these live in concert, too. Alex Lifeson (guitar) is among the best to ever do it, and also plays multi-neck guitars. Neil Peart (drums) (RIP 2020) is the favorite drummer of some of the best rock drummers in the world. He also wrote most of the band's lyrics.
Apparently all of the lyrics after "2112". Neither Geddy nor Alex ever really enjoyed writing the lyrics, but Neil lived for his poetry, so they stuck him with the job (at which he excelled). (Also, Neil's tracks were the only ones from that album that really got radio play. 🙂)
RusH was composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
Their music is unique and inspired many other bands along the way. Every album is different because they just kept evolving and had a need to keep challenging themselves. What an amazing trio.
Oh HELL YEAH!! My favorite band in high school/college when the Moving Pictures album came out. I already been digging you AB, but I am most definitely jumping on your Rush Rollercoaster Ride. Spirit of Radio is another fantastic radio friendly song with great animated video, then go for a deep dive and watch these three gentlemen tear it up LIVE - YYZ in Rio, or the older masterpiece Xanadu live is incredible as well, and you get to see The Professor ringing them bells live! Rock on! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
First time hearing Tom Sawyer is lifetime moment for me. I was working at an ice cream/burger joint across the street from our local rock radio station, and many nights we would personally deliver food after closing and the DJ would let us hang out in the booth with them. They received a promo copy of Moving Pictures about 2 weeks before it's release and were teasing all day that would be playing the first track from it sometime after 10PM. As was our tradition, we called them up, offered to bring some food in exchange for playing a request, which of course was the Rush song. DJ said we could be there when they all heard it for the first time also. So me and a friend were with 2 DJs and the PD the first time Tom Sawyer was aired, and the first time any of us had heard it. It's amazing to see people 40 years later blown away by the song as much as everyone in that booth was that night.
I've followed Rush since the late 70's and back then you really had to have an ear for what they put out. 3 man band so gifted, so versatile. The greatest bands are the one's that can endure generations. One of the most talented drummer's in rock n roll, Neil Peart. Passed away in 2022 as always with the greats, dearly missed. He was the bands lead song writer. R.I.P Neil. Thank you for your gift of music to the world.
Great band, retired, with one of the guys passed away (Jan 2020). Top-of-the-world musicians, all of them, and great song/lyric writers as well! Check out a song called "Limelight" next! It's from the same time period/album as Tom Sawyer. You will love it!
Lol Mamma here welcome to the world of Rush. Our three Canadians masters. 40 + yrs of awesomeness. Yep the songs all have that special spark! Great reaction you got it right away. Cheers
No, all of their music is not this (this is probably their biggest hit IMHO), but they have a pretty darn good catalogue. They were way ahead of their time, and I still have this vinyl. Peace, Love!!
If you really want to see what these three legends are capable of, you should watch Xanadu, the 1981 live version. Their ability to make all this sound as just a three piece seems crazy.
Stereo and Quadraphonic sound has been around since the 60s but not everyone could master it like some others. BTW, the lead singer is also the keyboardist and bass player. The drummer (considered the GOAT in rock) is the lyricist. That stayed together and toured up until a few short years ago but no longer perform or record since the passing of Neil (drummer) in 2020.
I like to sit back at the beginning when you say "All I need is one hit" and knowing that what you are about to hear will be instantly in the hall of fame haha
WOO HOO!You finally did my fav band.3members unfortunately the drummer "the professor "Neil Peart passed a few years ago.He wrote alot of the music.The singer Getty Lee plays the Bass guitar and keyboard.They are masters of their instruments and don't get me started on the amazing preformances.The drummer you will see why he is considered one of if not the best drummer of all time.
Oh, their music gets much crazier. MUCH. Ha Ha! I saw them live in concert on 17 different tours over the decades! They always toured through San Antonio,TEXAS! One of the cities that was a day one stronghold! From their very beginning they came here and it was and is a Big Time, loyal, RUSH city. The band never forgot that and always said how much they loved coming here. Geddy and Neil said it numerous times. We were very fortunate to have that tight relationship with the band from early on. It’s a helluva Rock and Roll history, us and those guys. RUSH Night was always very special. That’s the best way to describe them, RUSH is Special. You are now official RUSH ARMY. I can see it a mile away! Ha Ha! 😁👍 Prepare to has your ass musically kicked. They are phenomenal! GO LOUD!!
How they get the sound? Raw talent and working at since childhood. Finding each other played a huge part Geddy (bass synth lead vocal) Alex (guitar back up vocals) met in junior high they meet Neil (drums and lyrics) later but still young, they have only ever been a three man band. Life long friends and with none of the band drama that usually breaks bands up. RIP Neil
3 men making all the most incredible music!!! Rush is the greatest band of all time lyrically and musically!!! Try A Farwell to kings, Xanadu live 81,hemispheres whole first side, 2112,whole first side, driven, Animate, fly by night anthem, bytor and the snow dog, trees,big money lock and key, turn the page, mission, marathon, dreamline bravado, cut to the chase, half the world, working them angels, clock work angels, ub2b, I've left so many out ANY RUSH IS GOOD RUSH!!! Seen them 39 times
That's the same bloke on: vocals, bass, keyboards and bass pedals. They formed in 1968 and finally broke up almost half a century later, with arguably the greatest recorded and live legacy in rock music history. Explore their back-catalogue, it's profound. Oh, and you did pretty well guessing the year, it was '81.
The lead singer is Geddy Lee. He plays bass, keys, and synth pedals in addition to lead vocals. Drummer is Neil Peart, aka The Professor. In my humble opinion, the best drummer of all time. He passed in 2020. The guitar player is Alex Lifeson. Many times overshadowed by Geddy and Neil, he is a powerhouse guitar player. I recommend continuing down the Rush rabbit hole. 2112 The Trees The Garden Spirit.of Radio Time Stand Still Limelight Closer.to the Heart Red Barchetta Xanadu (live version) Fly by night Cygnus X-1 YYZ So many more. Just keep listening to their greatness
Q: Does all their music sound like this? A: No, and that's the fun! This band was so damned original and played so many different styles that the quintessential "Rush sound" can be hard to define. But all of it is AWESOME.
The closest one could come to defining it would be multiple, rapidly-changing time signatures, sometimes played simultaneously (as Neil could play two different rhythms with hands and feet).
Lead singer is the Bassist, Keyboards and Bongos. Drummer is always considered top 5 of all times. Lead guitarist is a master as well. Drummer was the primary song writer. Band stopped touring when the drummer died a couple of years ago, mainly out of love and respect for Neil Peart.
No auto tune, no special effects. Just raw, pure talent. Rush- every song's an experience and a journey unique unto its own. And with such an expansive library of music, you're sure to enjoy the ride. Perhaps "The Spirit of Radio" would be a good one to react to next... it's a face melt.
