Rush - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction - 2013 

UPDATE: Since there seems to be quite a bit of confusion about it, I've created a new video called "Alex Lifeson's Rock Hall Acceptance Speech: FINALLY TRANSLATED!". Hopefully, it finally clears that up: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8hR02pDj-Ic.html

Alex Lifeson's acceptance speech will stand as the greatest of all time.

Whoever your favorite drummer is, Neil Peart is _their_ favorite drummer.

And now we know why Alex didn't write the lyrics.

Lifeson is a crazy genius and we all love him for that.

RIP Hawkins and Peart

Rest In Peace to 2 of the greatest drummers of all time

There's something truly heartbreaking about Taylor giving such high praise to Neil in his speech, to only have both no longer with us now.

You wouldn’t even have to be told that Peart wrote the lyrics, all you have to do is listen to his speech. Rest in peace, Professor.

Any real Rush fan understood exactly what Alex said

Neil was the best drummer to ever grace the stage. There is no argument. So awesome that Taylor was part of this.

The part Dave names all the records is just straight up goosebumps!

Hard to believe it’s been 10 years since they have been inducted. RIP Neil.

R.I.P. Taylor Hawkins.. may you be Drum jamming with the professor himself in Heaven

Rush is such a ridiculously impactful band, and each member so ridiculously talented and gifted in every way. you know they are absolute living legends when Alex can give a 2 and a half minute speech saying "blah blah blah" and get a resounding standing ovation

This never gets old. Brings tears to my eyes every time

The now most important and most popular rock and roll hall of fame acceptance speech in history…hands down…for all time.

Alex is a good story teller. Such a powerful story with hardly a word spoken.

Alex showing his true feelings to the hall of fame.

The only band I've ever seen 45+ times live, yet STILL counted the minutes for the next show. RIP Neil and thank you guys for all the years of inspiration.

Watching this with tears in my eyes accepting the fact we will never see this guys live again. Thank you RUSH, we were blessed to live in the same time you existed!!!!

Neil's sense of humor and wit will greatly be missed.

Man, when Alex went "blah blah blah blah", that really hit home for me.

Love Dave Grohl!! God Bless him during this difficult time!! Rest in Paradise Taylor!!

WOW HAVE WATCHED THIS ABOUT 500 times Now with a heaviER heart RIP NEIL AND TAYLOR much love to all those STILL feeling the loss of the greatest of all time and those heavy hearted from this recent loss of a great one who tried his best to be as good and was DAMN GOOD

I was never much into Rush's music, but if any band deserved this, then Rush! Such nice people and such amazing musicians!

Two of the greatest drummers gone.

Yes! Taylor on Peart: “melodic, lyrical, forefront”. Now, both gone. 😢

Hard to believe that both Neil Peart and Taylor Hawkins are gone, hopefully playing together somewhere.

There are not enough words or enough time to say how much this band has ment to me & i am sure countless other fans around the planet. I enjoyed every minute of skipping school to sleep out for tickets, every second of every show..from 7th grade in 1977 to this minute I have been a HUGE fan & will continue to be till my heart stops beating. Thanks boys!

Thank you for posting this! RUSH!!!

I keep watching this video over and over. I was in high school in the late 70's/early 80's and they were the band. Sure, I liked other bands, but I always came back to Rush. I've introduced my entire family to them and every day that goes by we listen to at least a few Rush songs. They were right, the fan base is just solid. Never wavering. The road trips to concerts in the early years I remember well. I was just so happy when they made it there.

Here is something allways cool from Rush, captured on the video. Been listening to them for 30 years, and at that moment, all of them are just playing and having fun, as their first videos. They are playing together and never caring they are playing on their Hall Of Fame Induction. They say something like "lets rock, and forget about everything........" Well, for inspiring thousands of musicians and drummers like me, I am so sorry to tell you that Neil and Taylor cant be forgotten, as well as the great musicians, that live in our hearts forever and ever. At least I can say I lived that era, and Im proud of that. Cant forget anybody who has inspired and/or taught us something that will last a lifetime. This guys overpass time and words....they were born for that. To never die. Im not impressed if there is a drum analisis of Neil in a Drum Book in 70 years when most of us are not here. Thank you, wherever you are (Both of you and all the greats)

Been with this band since the start. Rest in peace Neal.

RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary

I saw a 3 man band in Aylmer Quebec in the 90s . The band's name was "Vehicle " . The drummer looked like and sang exactly like Getty Lee and they played all Rush songs with perfect likeness . I always wondered if that was Rush playing but just letting Getty Lee play drums and Neil play bass . Getty Lee's voice and looks are unmistakable . I believe that for a $6 cover charge , I got to sit next to one of the greatest bands ever , doing one of the rarest of shows ever . I don't think anyone in the crowd even knew . I think they were fooled. I could only stay for 4 songs and 2 beers and had to leave. I'd like to know for sure if I was right.

Came here after watching that Rush interview on Strombo. RIP Peart & Taylor.

Two of my favorite drummers. You will greatly be missed, but we will always and forever have your gift of music. Raise hell wherever you are!!

I love how taylor Hawkins acts like Dave's younger brother that's just happy to be there rip to of the greatest drummer's in rock history

Rush played the bar circuit in the 70's. They played at a hotel my dad was running, in Smiths Falls, Ontario.They were so loud that the wait staff couldn't hear the customers orders. He asked them to " turn down" . They didn't , so , he went up and pulled the plug on them. They were much quieter afterwards.

The best drummer on earth so gentle and humble and hilarious with his dry humor giving a speech that could be used as lyrics to a song. Rest in the Stars

Rush was the first concert that I ever heard, and is still in the top five of the best concerts that I have ever heard. I am eternally gratefull to have witnessed Mr. Peart at his very best.

You can see Neil and Geddy standing behind him trying not to throttle him. 😂

A epic introduction to one of the most true epic rock n roll bands of all time.

I miss seeing the G.O.A.T. Thank God for videos of your magical sounds. Rest in Paradise Neil

It was very touching the way Geddy and his wife touched and looked at one other as he rose to go up and accept his honour. Her pride and respect were evident. I'm sure they all will relish these moments forever on RU-vid - and forgive Dad for being on the road all those years to spread the Rush love around the world.

Thank you so much for uploading the ENTIRE thing (rather than fragmenting it like all the others). First time I've gotten to watch it in its entirety.

Turns out Neil was equipped to act with sufficient tact. Who knew?

We saw Rush 7 or 8 times in the early days. They were an inspiration for me to play guitar. RIP Neil Peart

I think it's pretty cool that every true Rush fan knew exactly what Lerxt was saying in that speech💕♥️

Thank you RUSH for all you have given us over the years. A catalog like no other in music 🎶 i am so glad that I came along for the ride. RUSH fan 4 life.... to be continued in the hereafter.

This is cool, like an uncut version of the actual video

Oh, the full unedited version of their induction? Cool! Thanx for this!

The greatest moment of these 3 guys lives... Not everyone gets to play on stage with Rush!

Thank you Canada for sharing Rush with the rest of the world, pure talent..

I was introduced to Rush by a childhood crush. It was 2112 and I was instantly amazed. I will never forget that night I first heard it. Coincidentally she introduced me to Styx as well. The memories of those 2 bands and of her will remain forever

I’m out on the road right now playing drums for a living. I’m a hired gun nobody, but I’m still really lucky. It’s because of Neil. And Stewart and even Taylor to some extent. So I came back to watch again. Crying. Never cried watching some RU-vid video before. I’m sure you know why. Sorry if I’m all over the place here. Just overwhelmingly sad. Love to all of you fellow Rush and FF fans. Goddamn it.

I was watching this live and couldn’t stop smiling the whole time.

Even into their 60s, RUSH still crushed it...

The passion, the technique, the uniqueness, the joy of playing great music and the camaraderie between them. Pure perfection.

Rush was one the first albums i bought back in the day..still love them!!! Best drummer ever..RIP

Rush actually is the greatest live band ever seen thank you for the music God Bless

IT's nice the see the raw footage of this event rather than the heavily edited HBO/HOF version that is also on the RU-vids.

Thank you for sharing and Rush is my Fav.

Now they're jamming together in the infinity and beyond.

Dave Grohl should do every single RnR Hall of fame introduction!

Phenomenal performance by a Phenomenal band! The first time I ever heard them I was in the basement at my sister and her boyfriends house, it was set up exactly like the Memorex ad ! Sitting in the low rider chair with 2 speakers pointed my way, listening to THE FLY BY NIGHT ALBUM !That's all she wrote, I was hooked on these Guys, what's their name again, ohhh yeah RUSH ! I told all my friends about them, some didn't like them, and I didn't care! But a few of them did , I stood my ground, and most of them came around! LOL! I've Loved them ever since! ❤ RIP PROFESSOR 💔 !

I just loved the reaction and speech of Taylor Hawkins. He is literally jumping up and down like a kid in a candy store when Rush gets to the stage. RIP Neil and Taylor

RUSH will always be my most adored band.

That speech. He is the ultimate performer and few will ever fully understand his greatness.

Awesome, thanks for this!

I just wish RUSH would release their entire catalog of music in 5.1 DVD-AUDIO. Signals, Snakes & Arrows, Moving Pictures, Fly By Night and A Farewell to Kings are good 5.1 mixes but they’ve got so many more albums that could really benefit from a surround sound mix imo.

I’ve watched this quite a few times and just realized that during Spirit of Radio when Geddy is singing the “shatter the illusion of integrity” part, Alex went back to Neil and went, “blah, blah, blah” to him. Hilarious!

I never get tire of watching this.

So glad I saw Rush live. 🙏🏻

Begin the day with a friendly voice. Best advice I ever got.

Ugh 2 of the best drummers I have seen and my twin boys . Not here but we have your beats forever .

All rise and fully appreciate the performance you are privileged to receive.

I watch this every few years to remind myself... The music we have lost... Neil we miss you... Alex and Ged are the best at what they do, I grew up with this band, its part of me.

Best speech ever, love you Alex!

The best acceptance speech ever

Get this... at the Seattle Paramount 1974... Rush opened for... KISS ! Neil has just joined the band months ago.

I've seen Rush 13 times in my life and can remember details of each show. The first time I saw them was 41 years ago (1981) and the last time I saw them was in 2013. I wish I could see them again.

Alex definitely is a man of few words. LMAO. This makes me smile

Alex Lifeson has the heart of a poet

I don't I've seen this cut, thank you.

My stepdad bought me Signals for my 12th birthday, it changed my musical life! Rush is the best!

I cry every time I watch this! Love me some Rush!

R.I.P. Taylor Hawkins; his 'speech' about "who let's the fucking drummer write the lyrics?!?!?" TIMELESS

So cool to see this. I miss Neil the professor.

Wherever you are, you will always be missed Neil ❤️

I saw rush 7 times over the years in st Louis, always waiting for Neil's drum solo. But love all 3.

Alex really has a flair for word.

Alex Lifeson is why I play guitar, Geddy Lee is why I play bass, and Neil Peart is why I gave up on drums

Neil said to Taylor - next time, say my name right. Alex is a comedic genius. I'm amazed he ended playing guitar and not being a club comic, but he picked the more elite path. The fact that Lifeson planned this, carried it through with literally nothing else said whatsoever, is really either genius or psychopathy.

I was a Jr in High School riding to vocational school in my Buddys VW Van the first time I heard Working Man blew me away

Freaking awesome legend band!!

Taylor Hawkins (R I.P.), possibly the only drummer who could ever have kept up with Neil Peart (also R.I.P.)

As Taylor said"F%%king Niel Peart.What a tribute/speech.RIP Neil.

My all time favorites!