Now that Neil is gone I'm going through all of these video interviews, documentaries and concert footage and find myself tearing up at the humanity, humour and musicianship these guys display. I'm so grateful for all the music and dedication they showed....and sad for the fact that we'll never see the three of them together again. But the great thing about it is they gave us a tremendous musical legacy....you can always listen to your favourite and be transported to a time and place.
I have to say that I am also going through old interviews and such. I would hedge a bet that there are many folks doing the same. I don't think I could add to what you've already said. You pretty much mirrored my thoughts as well. Prayers to Neil 's family and friends.
I too believe that Geddy and Alex will make new music together now that Neil has passed. There will never be another Rush, but we still have Lee and Lifeson, they are not done.
Any interview I see with Geddy makes me realize what a down to earth humble human being he is. Knowing now what him and Alex knew it really is a great example of the stand up guys they where to keep that under there hat out of respect for Neils wishes. They where constantly asked about a reunion or whats going on with Neil and the have always been classy and respectful. With the passing of Neil and the out pouring of heartbreak I will never overlook what Geddy and Alex mean to me and be so thankful they are still here. I have never been more proud to be a rush fan then I am today.
It's pretty simple honestly if you've ever had a family member with a terminal disease it's not something most people or families or friends or bamdmates announced to the world, it's not thier place, it's the human right to respect and privacy not only for rock stars but for just normal people which in reality we all are.
maybe Dave Grohl having lost Kurt Cobain can help them along...their musical way and do some new fun rocking inspired music the foofighter meets my favorite headache....home on the strange...lol good luck geddy and alex that goodness for Carrie she saved our friend Neil when he need someone she saved him..... we love you Olivia now go- out into the world and fill up your clockwork lives pages because we have a lot of stories for you to hear...fill the pages of the book of life... Neil filled my liitle book of 47years..
@@Vigilant_Guardian I'm sorry but the last person i want to see behind the kit with Alexand Ged is Dave G no no and hell no lol i can think of 10 drummers right off the top of my head that Dave could not even hold a candle to his style just would not no no no I know you're probably kind of joking around there or at least I hope so I don't think Alex and Ged are ready to do anything at this point except mourn their friend.
Just found this little gem. Geddy seems like a person who would be a valued and loved friend..even if he wasn't one of the most amazing musicians on earth. I've had a few close friends and even a best friend or two. I'm not too proud to say that I wish I could count him among my friends. What a class act. The world is a little better with geddy in it. What a wonderful quality to bring to our world.
I lost my best friend to this disease last year so I think I know what Geddy is feeling right about now. Hang in there sir someday you'll both meet again and pick up where you left off.
The iPhone at the beginning was me taking a pic of Allan. I would post the pic but it wouldn’t let me. What a blast from the past. Thanks so much for posting the video!👍
I was sitting in the front row at this interview/book signing. Very cool. Unfortunately i was last in line to get the book signed, Took 2 hours. Geddy was very tired but still smiling and graciously gave me a fist bump photo op.
Thank you for posting this, Paulo. Wow, that woman's story about Vapor Trails and mentioning Neil must have caused a stab to Geddy's heart. It certainly did to mine.
At what point did Geddy realize he was a living legend and one of the best musicians ever to walk our planet?? In which he managed to stay humble and an all around nice guy at that. Amazing!!
Just came across this one.....Ya, grieving rabbit hole of awesome Humans, aka Rush, darn....I miss Neil beyond words (well, maybe he could pen 'em) but we still have Geddy and Alex. These sweet souls will help keep Neil..and Rush's memory alive and well. My friend is a wonderful professional bass player and i will be buying this book as a gift to him for his next, long awaited album release. Luv ya Geddy
maybe Dave Grohl having lost Kurt Cobain can help them along...their musical way and do some new fun rocking inspired music the foofighter meets my favorite headache....home on the strange...lol good luck geddy and alex that goodness for Carrie she saved our friend Neil when he need someone she saved him..... we love you Olivia now go- out into the world and fill up your clockwork lives pages because we have a lot of stories for you to hear...fill the pages of the book of life... Neil filled my liitle book of 47years..
Listening to the wonderful Geddy, you can tell that thier music is like a coat that just fits them so well. Very rare that people make music that truly embodies them.
Almost expecting Geddy to tell the crowd when he walks on stage, "hey, listen we're just gonna talk...there's no concert, why are all of you here?"👍😉 They were actually three guys who were cool to like, even if they didn't think they were cool to like.
I always looked at the drummer being the "hockey goalie". I started playing drums 20 years ago when i was 11 and my friend next door already had an electric guitar for his birthday, so i asked for a drum set for christmas. 20 years and still going strong playing drums, just picked up bass guitar about 3 weeks ago. It's been about 10 years I've wanted to learn bass on the side and its so much fun
I love all the guys in Rush, their music and their humanity. RIP Mr. Peart. I have been a fan of Rush for about 35 years. I have about 14 of their albums and 3 DVD's of their tours. No other band I love do I have that many albums. So being a drummer and bass player I had to buy Geddy's book. It is a wonderfully laid out book. If you like instruments or guitars in general, you owe it to yourself to own this fantastic book.
Thanks so much for posting this! I live less than 5 mins away from here and I never knew this happened! Can't believe I missed the chance to see Geddy in my own town 😭😭
Wow, thanks for taking and posting this video! Amazing. What a smart, engaging, interesting and kind man. I am not into bass guitars, really, but his knowledge on the subject is fascinating and engaging. His book is gorgeous and I am seriously thinking about buying it.
It was a memorable evening. I was so impressed to see a rockstar of the caliber of Geddy signing books until 11:30PM. I was the last one in line for the signing and the guy was devoting the same level of genuine attention to everyone. That is what makes him what he is. What a down to earth gentleman
The best bass player in the history of rock and this guy is humble, polite and laid back. That is one of the most amazing things to me. Geddy is good enough that he could totally be an asshole, but he refuses to be one. Thank you Ged.
I love RUSH; Geddy says my name at least 3 times! Bryan Wilson. Yes, I play and love the bass. I would want to hear Geddy play an upright double bass pluck and go, it would be awesome.
I’m sure there are millions of people who have had a Geddy sighting on the street or somewhere in the world but I met him twice once in the airport (YYZ) and once at Younge and St Claire and each time he was so gracious. He doesn’t appear to be a man of many words but all the same very kind. In the airport I was a total nerd and forgot that I was a 43 year old adult and ex pro football player (54 now) and ran up to him and I wonder if he thought, “Damn who’s this big black dude running at me right now??” 🤣🤣🤣 I just VERY nervously and nerdily said like a dork, “Thank you for creating such great music!” He graciously bowed his head and said, “your welcome sir.” Big deal to me but something I’m sure after meeting a gajillion people around the world he probably doesn’t remember. Lol
I met geddy and Alex after a Chicago show a few months before A Farewell to Kings came out. They couldn't have been more friendly to a small group of fans. Stand up guys. (FYI, Neil was there but he stayed in the limo and waved and smiled at us. Lol.)
Great line... Geddy says, “Trying to be the worlds smallest symphony orchestra”. So funny, yet amazing how three musicians can create so much beautiful sound together.
I love the way great musicians appreciate other great Musicians. Perfect example, hanging with group whom I just adore. How lucky is Dave. How lucky is Geddy!!! Neil😔
My first two concerts; *Permanent Waves tour in Phoenix with .38 Special opening. *Moving Pictures tour in Phoenix with Max Webster opening. I was 13 and 14 respectively. The greatest memories from my youth.
Paulo, gratidão por postar esse vídeo de um momento tão intenso com o gênio Geddy Lee! Eu tive a honrosa oportunidade de ver os dois concertos que o Rush fez em São Paulo. Rush é uma lenda. A melhor banda do universo!
Awesome guy, so down-to-earth, like Neil and Alex also came across in all the interviews I've ever seen. His clear OCD and single-minded, perfectionist, obsessive personality manifests itself in every aspect of Rush's music - thankfully, otherwise there wouldn't have been a Rush without it and we're all so glad about that. RIP Neil.
Well Canada we have lost two of the greats from this Great country we live in Neil Peart and Gord Downie. RIP may you keep on Rockin' in heaven :) Peace
I think it’s maybe true that decades ago, bass may not have been the first choice of instrument to play. But players like Geddy, Ox, JPJ, Bruce, etc, changed that for many of us. I chose the bass, I adore the bass, and players like Geddy played a role in that. Luv u Geddy. Wish I could meet him. Dammit I live in Toronto lol!!
Damn, I'm from Joakville! How'd I miss this?! Oh yeah, I moved out West with the other Dodos. One of the reasons that I moved is found in the song Subdivisions by...RUSH. I would play some Tempest right now! (;
I'm surprised he didn't talk about Mike Rutherford and Genesis. He tells a story somewhere about seeing them back in 1973 doing Watcher of the Skies. I'm thinking that must have further influenced his choice for the Rickenbacker during the 70s.
I bought the book even though I’m not a bassist. This probably sounds stupid and unrelated, but since Neil passed, I haven’t felt like I should open Geddy’s book; it’s still in the wrap. It’s like, “well, Neil is gone, Rush is gone, and now I have a little piece of Rush that I can protect from change” which is ironic since Neil wrote a lot about change.
Each Rush member is into other activities or hobbies just as intensely and passionately they are for music. They are definitely not drug or booze addicts. 😎
11:00: "well i can't remember how many..." ;0 lol, DOS x2!! ;0 but, such a bril and wonderful thing you did, sir geddy!! :)... in that case, you likely helped preserve some serious history there!! :)
FOR NEIL... If you could make any RUSH ALBUM INTO A FULL LENGTH ROCK OPERA FEATURE FILM which would you choose? Would you create a montage using material from different albums? Which ones? How would it play out? What actors/musicians would you like to see in it?
I was hoping that after Rush retired in 2015, they would produce a movie of Clockwork Angels. I read Kevin J Anderson's book Clockwork Angels, which was a collaboration with Neil, and it would make a great basis for a movie script. I unavoidably pictured Neil playing the role of The Clockmaker. If you haven't read Anderson's book, I strongly recommend it. It adds more details to the Rush album. And there are tidbits of Neil's lyrics buried in the text. (I sometimes had to stop reading it, because something kept getting in my eye.)
@~28:28m...”I don’t know if you want me to explain every bass” (sic) ...no one is leaving Geddy...you MAY embellish on anything😂👍🇨🇦 @~41:43m...his SCTV reference is priceless- his true Canadian sense of ha-ha shining through. Dave G. is a great friend of all of the guys, I imagine he was one of the few privy to Neil’s condition. Geddy & Alex- I am sorry for your pain and loss of your brother. RIP Neil🙏
Cutting away to the crowd just as Geddy was about to shake hands with the host was a bad move. You want to show that both are cordial and friendly. Crowd shots can come earlier or later.