Rush officially calling it quits.

Chula Vista · 02-28-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Thank God Zep never tried to replace JB.

Cozy Powell was being considered for a very short period of time. But as JPJ said later, if we got a new drummer how could we expect them to gel live? We played the songs and jams differently every night and Bonzo, Jimmy, and I would just naturally gel into each other's grooves. We realized very quickly that you couldn't and told Peter Grant that Zep was done with John's passing.

Their official statement:

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“We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were.”

OccultHawk · 02-28-2018, 09:39 PM

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If they only released the song 2112, that alone would be enough for them to deserve their legacy.

Church

OccultHawk · 02-28-2018, 09:45 PM

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Cozy Powell

I like the Emerson, Lake, and Powell record

Chula Vista · 02-28-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

I like the Emerson, Lake, and Powell record

Loved his stuff with Jeff Beck.

OccultHawk · 02-28-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

Loved his stuff with Jeff Beck.

That’s a goddamn gem of a video. CP’s drumming technique, the way he’s holding the sticks, is an absolute pleasure to watch. That’s some seriously fantastic footage.

Plankton · 03-01-2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

To be honest I really disliked the albums between Power Windows and Clockwork Angels. I didn't buy a single one of them. They all have some great stuff but a lot of them were trying to hard or simply falling back on cliches.

I agree for the most part. Songs like Time Stand Still and Turn the Page from Hold Your Fire still get me a little misty, and then there was a large stretch where Peart was channeling his inner struggles, but finally hit home (for me anyway) with Counterparts. Cut to the Chase, and Cold Fire are Rush at the best they could be at that point in their career. Cold Fire has some intense cymbal riding when it gets moving, and Alex's solo is simple yet powerful. I love this tune, such a great slow burn feel:

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So glad they went out with CA. That album kicks serious ass! And I love how they quote bits and parts from their classic years. The perfect Swan Song IMO.

PLANK, couldn't agree more!!! Feel the same way about Zep's I'm Gonna Crawl, their last official release. (Coda was old outtakes that were released to satisfy a contract with Atlantic Records)

We could be talking about Quantum Mechanics and it'd somehow come back to Zep at some point. That's an endearing quality you have.

How 'bout that cover album Rush did, ey?

Farewell · 03-01-2018, 08:42 AM

My very first concert was Rush (2112 tour) in 1976 in Kansas City. I was 5 years old. My older brother (19 at the time) talked my parents into letting me go with him and three of his friends. I remember the concert quite well because it was on a Sunday night and I had school the next morning. A good time was had by all.

I used to air drum the 2112 album in my brother's room spinning the vinyl on the old Pioneer stereo system. 2112 is still a fantastic album. Glad to see them retire on their own terms.

~~Dude111~~ · 03-08-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

No stupid line-up changes

Legacy intact

Great band, never stopped killing it live, three fantastic musicians with magical chemistry

Their music makes the world a better place

I hope they have a great retirement

****ing great band

Yes indeed... They were together LONGER than most I have known!!

I like them most during thier analogue period..... To me that music sounded the nicest.....

~~Dude111~~ · 03-09-2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

I misread this thread title as "Bush officially calls it quits", I thought Bush 41 finally kicked the bucket.

Ah man!!

millar · 03-09-2018, 01:21 PM

Never did get to see them live :-(

03-01-2018, 08:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
Farewell Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 842	My very first concert was Rush (2112 tour) in 1976 in Kansas City. I was 5 years old. My older brother (19 at the time) talked my parents into letting me go with him and three of his friends. I remember the concert quite well because it was on a Sunday night and I had school the next morning. A good time was had by all. I used to air drum the 2112 album in my brother's room spinning the vinyl on the old Pioneer stereo system. 2112 is still a fantastic album. Glad to see them retire on their own terms.

03-09-2018, 01:21 PM	#40 (permalink)
millar Groupie Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Derby Posts: 1	Never did get to see them live :-(