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RUSH on INHD...

I've been what can best be described as a "peripheral" RUSH fan over the years. I only own their double "Best Of" CD, but have always enjoyed their music and appreciated their considerable talent. Recently INHD broadcast RUSH's 30 Anniversary tour from a performance in Frankfurt Germany.

What really stood out for me was how tight these guys were as muscians. If one were to close their eyes, you'd swear they were 25. It was very obvious that Neil, Alex and Getty have never stopped practicing their instruments, because they absolutely shredded. There was no mucking about either as they got on stage and played one great tune after another.

I've always bowed down before Stewart Copeland as the king of rock drummers, but Neil Pert sure impressed the heck out of me with that performance. This guy was non-stop for 2 hours and never broke a sweat or changed expressions on his face. He completely kicked hiney on the drums. I thought Danny Carey was good. Danny should be lucky to lick the boots of Neil Pert.

If you have HD and they replay this show, you owe it to yourself to check it out. One whale of a performance from three guys who are serious about music.
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Rush is my favorite band. Hence the first half of my screen name. I like a lot of bands and a lot of different kinds of music. But, I follow Rush to a much higher degree than any other group.

Neil Peart does not write most of the music. He does, however, write almost 100% of the lyrics. I'm sure he has input on the music, but the writing of the music is Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's forte.

Three down to earth, unpretentious, non-rock star, consumate professionals that are writing and playing better than ever. All three are considered by many to be masters of their respective instruments.

Rush's 19th studio album, "Snakes and Arrows", is due to be released May 1st.
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