Canadian Institution: RUSH

Wood Goblin

Re: Canadian Institution: RUSH

61 by Wood Goblin

iembalm wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:34 pm
Jacques wrote: Fri Jan 16, 2026 3:59 pm
I love the mental image of Rush fans around the world slamming their pewter wizard statues and steampunk top hats to the ground upon hearing that they're going on tour with Anika Nilles, a LADY drummer, replacing Neil Peart.

CRAP.
My brother is the most avid Rush fan I know, and he can't wait to see them, and her.

Are you basing your vicarious pleasure on anything you have seen and heard from people who do enjoy the group, or...?

I sometimes glance at the Steve Hoffman forums, and there were a shockingly high number of people who were livid that Rush were touring under the name “Rush” with someone other than Peart on drums.

I don’t recall seeing any misogyny in their anger, but I do wonder if they would’ve been as angry if it had been Stewart Copeland on the throne.

I guess “The Rush Experience” or “Rush 2” or some shit would have been okay, but for the two original members to call it “Rush,” well . . .

Jacques

Re: Canadian Institution: RUSH

62 by Jacques

iembalm wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:34 pm
Jacques wrote: Fri Jan 16, 2026 3:59 pm
I love the mental image of Rush fans around the world slamming their pewter wizard statues and steampunk top hats to the ground upon hearing that they're going on tour with Anika Nilles, a LADY drummer, replacing Neil Peart.

CRAP.
My brother is the most avid Rush fan I know, and he can't wait to see them, and her.

Are you basing your vicarious pleasure on anything you have seen and heard from people who do enjoy the group, or...?

I'm mostly just making stuff up in my head to be a jerk. I have known a couple of gross, misogynist Rush fans in passing, but that's unfortunately just dudes a lot of the time.

jeff fox wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 2:04 pm Yeah, as far as fan generalizations go, Rush fans are one of the most accepting groups of people. ('Noise rock' fans being the absolute bottom of the barrel.)

I def do not truck with noise-rock bros, either.

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joe_lmr

Re: Canadian Institution: RUSH

63 by joe_lmr

Jacques wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 5:00 pm
jeff fox wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 2:04 pm Yeah, as far as fan generalizations go, Rush fans are one of the most accepting groups of people. ('Noise rock' fans being the absolute bottom of the barrel.)
I def do not truck with noise-rock bros, either.

kill 'em already, kill 'em

Krev

Re: Canadian Institution: RUSH

64 by Krev

You would think noise rock guys would strive for common ground.

I'd rather be throwing darts.

jimmy spako

Re: Canadian Institution: RUSH

65 by jimmy spako

jfv wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 4:05 pmGoing to see Rush in Chicago later this year with one of my sisters, in fact. I probably wouldn't have shelled out the $$ for the show but the tickets were a Christmas gift from my mom. Yeah, I'll go, sure, thanks mom.

This is a wholesome post. Salut!

seby

Re: Canadian Institution: RUSH

66 by seby

jfv wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 4:05 pm
seby wrote: Thu Jan 22, 2026 6:23 pm Definitely not my thing

They popped up on youtube once and both Lex and I were like "Good god what is this crap?"
Being introduced to them at a very early age probably helped in my case. My two older sisters loved them. My sisters were a huge influence on my musical tastes early on, and as a result... Rush is a thing for me. I can't undo it, for better or worse. Yes, some women like Rush. Most of them were in band in high school, I'm guessing.

Going to see Rush in Chicago later this year with one of my sisters, in fact. I probably wouldn't have shelled out the $$ for the show but the tickets were a Christmas gift from my mom. Yeah, I'll go, sure, thanks mom.

Okay fair - this is all very heartwarming : )

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