Major plug for one of my favorite bands.posted May 13th 2007, 8:59PM
Mood: Cheerful
Music: RUSH
I was working on a visual rebuttal to Toby Keith's comment that rock is dead. Well I don't have to do it now, because out of the Great White North a reminder of good rock and roll has been released.
Rush has a new album out!!!!
For you youngsters out there you are probably thinking, what that band my brother, sister, uncle, mom, dad, or aunt listened to. Why should we listen?
Because there is a reason Rush is a staying power in rock music.
It is amazing what a three piece band can put together. And you know you've made it in the music business when a bass is named after you http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0257702306
Or make a mention in a comic book and not be parodied:
From 2112.net
"Green Lantern #170, by DC Comics, Dec. 2003
Green Lantern #170, The Flash is a Rush Fan! Click to enlargeThis is the first known instance of a simple Rush reference in a comic book (the Rush inspired Defenders #45 listed on the Rush Inspired Literature and Film page notwithstanding). This comic book opens with this conversation between the Green Lantern (who is reading a book) and the Flash:
* Flash: 'I hear Neil Peart's new book's really good too - and you don't have to be a Rush fan to enjoy it.'
* Green Lantern: 'Why am I not surprised you listen to a band called "Rush"?'
* Flash: 'A buddy of mine calls their music "math rock" because of all the odd time signatures - but when you're the fastest man alive - basic 4/4 rhythm is pretty tedious.'
"As the author of GREEN LANTERN #170, and a diehard Rush fan for the past 23 years, I was more than psyched to see that scene between GL & the Flash make your list of pop culture references! Thanks for including it! Stay tuned for more Rush references in the future...Great job on your website, by the way! Keep it up! Best, Ben Raab. www.benraab.com" - Sep. 13, 2004"
Just hear me out. Listen to them. Especially you musicians out there. I rarely buy CD's anymore. And this will be in my player next pay day. I can't wait.
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