Are we certain it exists? Why or why not?

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Did you choose to start this thread, or were you forced to do it?

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Wait a sec. I was told just a few years ago everything is just random chance. That fad is over, I guess.

I didn't wanna, but _______ made me do it.

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Be well

GO BEARS!!!

I had no choice in making this thread. The brain chemicals force me to post.

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Elections have consequences.

One of Rush's biggest hits was entirely dependent on Geddy Lee not being a Calvinist.

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Free will allows me to make a Free Willy thread, if I choose.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

I am not sure about that he was a Jew whose mom was a Auschwitz survivor. Peart wrote all the words.

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Elections have consequences.

OK

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A couple years ago he was signing his Big Beautiful Book of Bass at the Barnes & Noble over on Webster & Clybourn. One of my good friends who is a big Rush fan lives out in Arizona and Geddy wasn't doing any signings near him. So he asked me to go and have the book signed for him. This friend has also been a business partner who has bankrolled some of my craziest ideas. He's never told me no a single time. I would do anything he asked.

So I got there at a time I thought was early and they were already lined up around the block. It was a bunch of guys who looked like old ass versions of Bill & Ted cranking By-Tor and the Snow Dog on portable boomboxes. We stood out there for a long time and the line just kept growing behind me. I was glad I got there when I did. After a few hours they started letting people in. Then it started to rain. Luckily, I had already turned the corner and was able to stand under a small awning. When I got inside the line was snaking all over the store.

I got my book and a little card to present to get my autograph. There were strict instructions. He wasn't signing anything but his name and a short personalization like, "To Minooka Meatball, Geddy Lee". But my friend is Jewish and he knew all about Geddy's mom and he wanted him to sign, "To a fellow member of the Tribe". I figured that may not fly, but I told him I would try.

I got up there and they were trying to Rush people through. No pictures. If you were with a friend he could get a quick one of you standing there while Geddy signed your book. That was it. You were supposed to write the inscription you wanted on the card they gave you. So I put down, "To a fellow member of the Tribe" and hoped for the best. When Geddy saw it he got really excited and talked to me for longer than he talked to anyone else.

My friend was very happy and I felt kind of bad for making fun of Geddy's schnozz in "Patty Melt".

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Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up to The Hill
With Elon, Tulsi, and Don

You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill
I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose Freewill

Solid Rush tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnxkfLe4G74

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I have never heard a bad word about Geddy or Alex dealing with their friends. Outside of Alex and his son beating the piss out of some people drunkenly in FL. I don't think they were fans. Anyway, Neil was the once that was one to avoid/shy away from the fans. But being Canadian he could never be rude I think I saw him write.

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Elections have consequences.

Has me on lyrical ignore sad.

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Elections have consequences.

i think there is a rush song that explains this

Yep

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I thought this had something to do with Wil Wheaton.

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"I honestly don't see a good bet on the board here."

2nd best RUSH song ever

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

Let me guess...Cygnus X-1, Book 1: The Voyage

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Naw, not even best song on Permanent Waves. I like the lyrics, but the breakdown/solo section is a mess.

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Red Barchetta

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

1. The Spirit of Radio
2. Working Man
3. YYZ
4. La Villa Strangiato
5. 2112
6. The Trees
7. Subdivisions
8. Limelight
9. Bastille Day
10. Closer to the Heart

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Well ,at least you did not list Tom Sawyer

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

For drumming/Peart fans, I found this guy on YouTube who does ultra-faithful covers of most Rush songs. He is remarkable...this link starts with the Didacts and Narpets section from The Fountain of Lamneth:

https://youtu.be/gY5oYNSuyJY?t=255

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I would love Rush fans thoughts on this.

Was in a Humanities class in college once where we were all asked to share our favorite work of art.

The last student i class to answer said "Rush's 7th album"

Is it that good?

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Permanent Waves. Yes, it's that good.

Only 6 tracks long, but it has The Spirit of the Radio (IMO, their best song) and Jacob's Ladder, along with Freewill. Closes with a 10 minute epic - Natural Science.

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Great Album.

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

seems a little douchey to me.

Not everything can be *checks notes* shitty 80's hair metal?

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