@@alleyeditor 49 times! I thought I was up their seeing them 9 times starting with the A FAREWELL TO KINGS tour...last time was TEST FOR ECHO tour...I've loved RUSH since seeing them on DON KURSHINERS ROCK CONCERT...in 74...doing FINDING MY WAY.....if not for ELP....RUSH would be my favourite band..
Although Peart was not the one to say that he did mention that he had come across/read it at a point early in Rush’s career and it was something that stuck with him from that day on!🤘
2112 was shared person to person. It got zero radio play. A friend's cool sister played it for me in 1976, and I was blown away. That began my long Rush fandom that continues to this day.
My best friend bought 2112 and hated it. He traded it to me for a Pablo Cruze album that I’d won off the radio. A week later he wanted to trade back. I just laughed and shook my head. It was a running inside joke for years. I framed it and gave it back to him on his thirtieth birthday.
I made a bad record swap around 72 or 73 ( High School) It pains me to say this, but I traded the first Skynyrd album for a BTO album. Also was not forgotten for all these decades
The sound quality on 2112 was outstanding. All of the instruments were crystal clear. I felt like I was sitting right there with Neil as he played those ground-breaking drum fills at the beginning of "The Temples of Syrinx". At that moment, I knew he was the best rock drummer of his era.
Christmas Eve of '76 just before my 13th birthday, my older brother gave me 2112. I was at the age where my siblings (I'm the youngest) were introducing me to album rock. I'd never heard of Rush but this LP changed my view of music. I couldn't stop listening to it. Rush has been my favorite band ever since. But to see them live put them on a whole different level. Great band and guys you could admire. I still do and still listen to them often. Thanks for this!
The last reviewers' experience almost mirrored mine. A few of us in a buddies basement bedroom for a first listen. Lights off, lava lamp on, black light bouncing off some posters on the wall and a little herb to set the mood, The opening pulses of Overture come and what follows is pure magic! Can you imagine? Amazing time and wonderful teenage memory.
The first time I heard 2112 was in 1980 when me & a bunch of high school friends skipped class on a Friday afternoon & went to my buddy's place to drink beer. He put on 2112 & our minds were blown.
@@vaekkriinhart4347 Logic 101. Your using faulty logic. Just because "the greatest works of art were hated by critics", doesn't mean "everything hated by critics are great".
@@gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258 "perpetually adolescent" I would take that as a compliment. You're only young once, but you can be immature forever. Sounds like you've got a pretty big stick up there.
I was asked to play bass with a trio for a big outdoor beer party at Taylor river in Washington, 1977. I was 17 y o. The guitar player handed me a copy of 2112 and said " Learn side one of this and then show up at the gig." I did. It was insane. One of the most enjoyable experiences of my life.
I wasn't into 2112 when It first came out although, I really liked Rush & at the Time thought they were Way Better than BTO as far as Canadian Bands went. Saw Rush the First Time at the Ottawa, EX. Bandshell for $2.00 in Aug 1975! Again in April 1981 Moving Pictures tour for Free! That's when I got back into them & the back catalogue.
Loved the video. Rush is my all-time favorite band and 2112 is my favorite album of theirs. Loved all their albums and they were always masterful live. Thank you for posting!
The Garden is such an awesome song, the first time I heard it I cried and that has never happened with me before , a song which I heard for the first time....and that was before Neal passed...that's a very deep song.....
I came into Rush with Permanent Waves. Growing up with only hearing country that album hooked me forever. It changed my music interests from that point on. At 62, Rush is still top dog. I love their live performances the cream of the crop. This video is great. Thank you!
By 2016 (40 years later 2112 appearance) myself and my 8 years daugther (Belen) used to dance with Rush music/videos. We had such a good time. She stills recall the experience. We created very phisycal and lovely dances!! This was just another way on looking into Rush art. Regards from Chile (Belen and Juan Enrique Montes, from Santiago ) Ps: sorry for my language shortcommings
I've been a Rush fan since their first album when it was their only album. I was 11 years old. I had a severe outbreak of poison ivy that kept me indoors for nearly a month of the summer school break. I listened to everyone of my brother's albums and Rush's first album was one of those albums.
Many people could never get passed the high pitch vocals of the 70's. Many people never listened to Rush again and never realize that Geddy Lee started singing closer to his regular speaking voice
In 1980 as a young guitar player, I obsessed on side one, learned it, and knew it so well in my head, I was able to pretty much play it all the way through. The magic happened when I met a drummer from East LA who had done the same with his drums. Pretty significant looking back if you think about it. Not that we were able to play it, but that it had such an impact on our lives, that we took the time to learn it start to finish, and we were able to reproduce it all the way through first time playing together.
early mid 70s my friend got new albums every week and a bunch of us would go to his house and just sit and listen to the whole thing. back then 5 bucks would feed you gas your car for the whole weekend. God I mss those days. 67 now and I don't even know this world anynore
I was 17 years old in 1977. We would LISTEN to albums. That was the activity. We'd put the vinyl on, often smoke, and just listen to the album. Album covers had lyrics and artwork, and we'd read the lyrics and notes and look at the art. Listening to an album was the action. We don't do that as much now. Music is often something that's on in the background while we do something else. We have multitasking lifestyles and often do other things while we "listen" to music. Even books are increasingly listened to while we do other things. But we didn't multitask then, and listening to music was what we did for entertainment. It's a habit that I never got out of and still practice. I'll put on an album and just play it and listen. I hadn't heard of Rush when 2112 came out, but I did fall in love with them after A Farewell to Kings was released. It was a great joy to put on these albums and just listen to them all the way through.
I need not write a comment after reading yours as it almost word for word says what I would write (although I'm three years older than you). I discovered Rush when Fly By Night came out, though. Suffice it to say, 2112 is tied for 'favorite all-time album' for me along with Black Sabbath's first LP, and King Crimson's 'In the Court of the Crimson King'. Honestly, if I had to pick just one of those three, I don't think I could do it.
I saw RUSH live 6 times starting in late 1974 until 1981! I was a fan, but not a crazy fan until I heard 2112 in the Spring of 1976! WOW, blown away! Yes, was putting out similarly prog music/fantasy lyrics during the mid 70's, also Geddy was a big fan of Chris Squire, RIP!
As soon as I heard, "In the mood" and saw Rush at my high-school in 1974, I reviewed them live. There was no looking back for my friends and myself. We saw them numerous times in Toronto. Definitely superstars.
Speaking of getting together with pals to listen to a new album, that's exactly what happened with Farewell to Kings and later Van Halen's debut album. We were all blown away. Such good times!
For some reason I was never a fan of rock bands from the 60’s and 70’s. I guess because I didn’t start listening to music on my own until the early 80’s. But when I bought Rush’s 2112, I thought they were ahead of their time. I admit the first side of the album was weird and had no idea what they were singing about, but it was great!
I was 11 when this album came out but discovered Rush with Permanent Waves, obviously it was love at first sight (or listen). Even after the success of 2112 the crtics at the time weren't all that great, but what Rush taught me was never to trust what critics say, have your own opinion and YOU be the judge, do what your heart desires, don't be influenced by others. Thank you Rush.
My first concert was Rush on their Farewell to Kings tour in Asheville, NC. (Asheville strong!) I was absolutely blown away. Shortly after, I read a Rush concert review (different show, same tour) in Rolling Stone. It wasn't kind and I was pissed off! Then a line in the article stood out to me... Something about "their audience consisting of nothing but shaggy haired 16 year old guys, all displaying their lame attempts at growing mustaches." Glancing up in the mirror... they had described me perfectly! ✌😆👍
The Dixie Dregs reference makes me smile. I love their album Take It Off the Top. I saw them around 1997, and their musicianship is phenomenal. Dr. Sloan (violinist) has a medical practice in Augusta, GA where I grew up, and I used to see him at Kroger or at a gas station every now and then knowing that pretty much nobody around knew what a truly amazing instrumentalist he was. Of course, it doesn't get much better than Steve Morse and Rod Morganstern.
As a 53 year old Gen Xer, my first Rush experience was hearing Moving Pictures (Tom Sawyer, Limelight) on the radio as 10 year old, and I was completely floored. It sounded like aliens came to earth and made music, I had never heard anything like that before. I worked my way backwards from there to their older material, and 2112 certainly left a mark, but I found (and still do) Hemispheres to be their true, prog rock masterpiece. I remember feeling that 2112 had too many stops and starts to it, and still feel the production is a little lacking with the super muted 70's drum sound and guitars that are a little too clean channel sounding. Side 2 is really cool though! Some great songs, but I still feel side 2 of Hemispheres is way better (Circumstances is one of the most underrated Rush songs ever). It's great to see what people were saying back then about 2112, thanks for posting this! In context of 1976, I can see how some thought Rush sounded a little outdated with punk and disco emerging, and Geddy's shrieking being unpalatable to many. But the album did indeed give Zeppelin and Yes fans something new to gravitate to, and it had a spirit of innovation and courage that carried them to the top in the early 80's. Not an album I listen to much anymore, but it's place in history cannot be denied!
Rush is a class act! Just way ahead of its time. So glad i went for a lifetime ride listening to every one of their albums, as after " Closer to the heart, and Fly by night, i was hooked 😊
Fifty years later, it fascinates me that I vividly remember everything all my senses were experiencing in the moments I first listened to these magnificent albums. I never imagined that I was in the midst of making memories that would last a lifetime.
Saw Rush in 1976 or 77 while I was stationed at Ft. Bragg. They played a shortish set of working man and a side of 2112. REO Speedwagon played second and Blue Oyster Cult was the headliner. Rush was easily the best band that night and I to this day am amazed at the sound created by 3 incredibly talented musicians.
I had several original cut out copies of 70's RUSH reviews in my extensive collection that I recently sold off. Very interesting reading considering how history played out 😃
I hadn't heard of them much but they were supposed to play with Rare Earth in Columbus Ga.Rare Earth decided not to show so a few of us who stayed were treated to what was a truly powerful performance which included the whole 2112 album.Been a fan ever since RIP Neil!😊1977
My brother sat me down when i was 4 yeas old (and so was the album) between two speakers to listen to this record. It shaped my entire future musically and sticks with me today like nothing else. He bought me Caress of Steel a couple years later, and that album scared me at the time, but I now hold in equal esteem.
My 4 older brothers & 2 older sisters shaped my early musical tastes. I was 15 when i heard 2112. It blew me away, and one band I was in during the 80’s would open each show with the 2112 Overture. Always got the audience’s attention!!Have purchased all their albums, read all of Neil’s books, and will 4ever be a #1 fan of the guys from GWN. Grew up across Lake Ontario from them, and thankfully received Canadian FM stations like SHEA106FM. There will never be another band with that kind of talent. And i remembered the reviews from idiots at Rolling Stone, who I’d shout profanities at - they were wrong more than right,so i agree completely with Neil’s assessment noted earlier…RIP, Professor, for the profound effect y’all had on my life.
Back when this came out KISS was my band , my brother brings 2112 home and wanted me to listen, so i did, I DIDN'T GET IT, board the hell out of me. UNTIL, i became a bass player in the 80s and rediscover 2112 and HOLLY SHIT, I GET IT NOW,😅😅,
When I hear stories about this, it makes me think of a quote by Frank Zappa during a Rolling Stone interview. The quote was a question back to the reporter, "why would anyone write about music, you either like it or you don't"! LOL!
Perfect. I think Rush were exploring what they could do and having a lot of fun. Some see it as pretentious music, but I think others get it for what it is . Cheers.
@@SRHMusic012 It has been 50 years now since I first saw RUSH in November of 1974. Before FBN or COS were released, & only about 4 months after Neil joined. Even with the limited playlist at that time, they were really good, but it was not until I heard 2112 in the spring of 1976 that I knew they were something special! 2112 & the next several albums were some of their most creative time of, writing, performing, & expanding their musical instrument playing on studio albums & on stage. I do remember listening to FBN & COS after 2112 came out, & with those two albums you can hear the evolution of future sounds to come from them! Which they are great albums on their own!!! With 19 studio albums their catalog is phenomenal!
had paragraphs- reread- deleted. simply I discovered Moving Pictures. went back for 2112 (only other vinyl in stock) and as a hard sci-fi fan found it naive. as a Sabbath fan found it quiet. but it was nice. They are one of my favourite bands, and I truly mourned Peart's passing. Exit...Stage Left is one of my fave live albums. it's where they grew up, for me... grew on me. 🙌🤟👍
Great Job and idea for this video! First article #3: "Rehashing well-worn Rock"!? What Rock was he comparing to?? I'm guessing he dropped the needle on a section of each song and got the "gist" of it! A FAREWELL TO KINGS is my favorite because of the title song, XANADU and CLOSER TO THE HEART 💗 I wonder what they said about Caress Of Steel?? I'm curious to see what else you got? Thank You sir!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
I was recently back from being stationed on Guam. Got to experience Rush in Seattle. The best concert ever! Back in my apartment with my quad stereo my buddy and I were listening to "jump into the fire" by Neillson. He was in the middle of the room spinning on my office chair until he flew off. Don't remember if he was puking.
Enjoyed the video. Great to hear those reviews from back in the day. I was about 16 or 17 then, and I do remember the feeling of it. And on the heals of what Zeppelin had and was doing at the time. You didn't mention though the story that was written on the inner folds of the album cover, that told the story of side one along with the music. I remember well sitting in a low lit room, reading it while listing to the album. Nothing like that ever existed again. Phenomenal times.
It might seem odd, but from their start, they were stars in san Antonio. They sold an 18k arena 2 nights in a row. That same week, Dylan barely sold 3k 😢
I loved your video...the last review was classic. Some of these people knew Rush was special and would go on to sell millions of albums and influence musicians like me.
Part II 😁 YES on the instrumentals! 1973 Elton John,,,, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND and 1972 The Edgar Winter Group,,, FRANKENSTEIN comes to mind while on the charts you had; The Bee Gees,,, K.C. and the Sunshine Band,,,, Wild Cherry 🍒 That last article was awesome. Thanks again! ☮️
What a great album 👏 I remember myself and a friend doing exactly this putting this album on for the first time and being blown away, same with Welcome to the Machine- Pink Floyd 💗
Seeing Rush live was definitely a turning point in my musical journey. I saw the pre moving pictures tour. They toured for a bit trying out some of the songs from the soon to be released Moving Pictures LP. They were still wearing the kimonos and had not yet cut their hair. Hearing Tom Sawyer for the first time live.🤯
Back in the middle 70s I was in grammar school my older neighbor a high schooler took me to my first Kiss concert and lo and behold the opening band was Rush. I fell in love with them so quickly I got a bass guitar and started taking lessons. Since then I’ve taken my son to see them and now he is a Rush fan playing guitar. Hands down the greatest rock band ever. Didn’t have to destroy hotel rooms, smash instruments or have tons of groupies all they did was put out some of the most incredibly complicated music the world has ever heard.
It drove you to play bass! Nice. Yeah, all the stories about them is they were just nerdy on the road. I took my son to see the R40 show in Denver. It is great to pass that passion along.
Love the video and I certainly understand talking about their time with KISS and Paul Stanley not understanding the lyrics. Keep in mind though that this is the same band with the lyric "I wanna put my log in your fireplace" in the song Burn Bitch Burn......lol
Yeah I was 12 yrs old when these articles came out that you are reading about. I flew to Phoenix for R30 back in the day and that was the 2nd time I saw them. Been a Rush fan for a long time and now a Tool fan. Interesting to hear Maynard say how much the band loves Rush. Anyway, good stuff dude.
I was exposed to 2112 in 1977 by a friend’s older sister. I was 13 and never heard anything like it and was hooked. That day my musical taste landed on what I considered the finest sound ever. I started to searching for other Rush music that was out there. I remember hearing the Necromancer and thought how could music get any better! Then Hemispheres was released and holy shit this is it. I’m 60 now and still hit Rush once a week.
They played my High School at my first high school dance in Grade 9, back in '73. They still had Rutsey and a first album. To be honest, I didn't "get" them back then. Little did I know they'd become one of my favorite bands. When 2112 came out, I was hooked, have all their records, and seen them live again many times. Epic band 🇨🇦! Northern Rock rules.....
That is insane! Im tripping balls that you had that experience with them when you could have walked right up to them and said "Hi" no security guards hype etc...the good ol days for sure-definitely have to hand it to UA-cam and Google for making these amazing connections available to the general public or specifically RUSH diehards who can connect over these precious moments
This is very interesting. Good idea, sir. Please see if you can dig up some reviews of Tales From Topographic Oceans. I know the reviews of that are mostly bad reviews. But it is fun to hear just how wrong critics were then. Personally, I find Tales to be the finest music ever written or recorded in all music history. And only Hold Your Fire and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway comes close to Tales.
I became a Rush fan in 1976 with the release of "All the Worlds a Stage" Me and my high school buddies would meet up at someone's house and listen to the vinyl album while getting stoned! I was really hooked in Feb 1981, a month before my 20th birthday with the release of Moving Pictures and Signals in 1982! I have seen them live numerous times and the last time I saw them live was the "Clock Works Angels" tour in Concord CA 2011!
Fans create culture, not the critics. I came to 2112 much later, well after Counterparts came out. It startled me at first because it wasn't the Rush I knew. Over time, I began to appreciate 2112 more because that is what started the string of truly great albums to come for the next 10 years!
I bought 2112 soon after its release, when I was 14. Loved it. Probably didn't spin another album on my turntable for three months. When I read reviews of it later on, I quickly found out that critics' opinions weren't (aren't) worth the paper they're printed on. I bought all of Rush's albums after that on the day of release, and would COMPLETELY read all the lyrics and liner notes before playing the record, then follow the lyrics again as the music played. Rush was really something different back then. This was the tail end of Yes's original era, and even though their music was technically more complicated than Rush, their lyrics didn't have a lot of meaning for me.
October 1st 1977 I went to see UFO at the old Santa Monica Civic auditorium in So Cal…they were the support band to a band I had never heard of RUSH. UFO was great and I was anticipating leaving after a couple of songs from this “new” band. I found myself transfixed and then they played “Beneath, Between and Behind”and I was hooked or so I thought I was hooked…then came 2112 !!! Never missed a tour after that and I had the privilege to see their very last show at The Forum on August 1st 2015 .
I was one of the weidos that bought and enjoyed Caress of Steel. 2112 side A seemed like side B of Caress of Steel, just a different story being told. Been a fan since Working Man. Some of their stuff took getting use to, but I've always respected their journey.
The best/funniest review of a Rush concert I've seen was on the FWK tour., it had this to say about Lerxst (I paraphrase): Alex Lifeson spun self indulgent riffs all night that went straight to his own head. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what rock guitar virtuosos do? It's kinda in the job description. I remember that Ottawa citizen one you read out.
I am friends with a guy who was a rock fan in the early/mid 70’s and he is one of those rare types who loved their debut album but left then when they went Prog.
My buddies and I did it weekly late 70's and all the 80's from Sabbath to early Metallica (Master of puppets and before) it was almost a ritual. We all packed in the smallest room in the house put on an album and light the bong it was a blast ! We all still laugh about those days we all still stay in touch with music into our 60's . Rock on people
I was 13 in 76' someone gave me the 8track for xmas omg I played it constanrly lol Geti lee's voice was harsh yes but the album was relentless...loved it. Good memory
I was at their concert in Saskatoon, it was either 1976 or 1977, they played at the old arena, which has since been demolished. They played pretty much all the songs on All the World's Stage in the same order as on the album. Which leads me to believe they recorded this album in Saskatoon, not Toronto as they say. I also say this because the drum solo at the end of the show on Working Man is played exactly as I remembered it. A year or two later they came back for a second show where they played Hemispheres and Farewell to Kings. Great show as well. A few months prior to seeing Rush I had seen Streetheart at the local auditorium. That prepared me for Geddy Lee's vocals which was kind of similar in how it stood out. I admit I found the vocals odd, but once I got use to it it fitted with their music.
Buddies and I would put on Boston debut, Klaatu debut, Kansas "Leftoverture", Blue Oyster Cult "Agents of Fortune" and "Spectres" just to name a few. We would try to outdo each other trying to find the next great band first. It was a great competition and exposed us to the best music of those times.
I remember in high school maybe in 1977 when I walked into classrooms and would see that somebody had written on the chalkboard, 2112. I had no idea what it was until a couple years later when I heard it. Couldn’t help but notice the long toke on “passage to Bangkok.”
When I saw the cover All The Worlds a Stage with that huge drum-set, as a budding drummer I had to investigate. Neil Peart will forever be a part of my Drum DNA as well as J.H.B. R.I.P. and Thank u🥁
I saw Rush open for T Rex about a week before their 2nd album came out. Nobody in the theater had heard of Rush. Never heard them on the radio. We figured they were a local band. There as no way to research a band like there is now. Rush took the stage after a local band played. They were incredible. Not flashy or loaded with a lot of gear. Just a simple set of equipment that would fit in a station wagon and white suit jackets. I think they even did a Beatles song or 2 in the set. They blew the hair back on all of us...I was in the 2nd row. Certainly nobody there ever forgot them. T Rex was terrible. They got boo'd off stage twice. People were throwing things at the stage. The only good memories of the show was Rush. I bought the first and 2nd albums a few weeks after the show.
The most amazing thing about 2112 is that the band did it when they were in their early twenties. I could barely get out of bed in my early twenties...
The first song I heard on my friends Sony Walkman was Tom Sawyer and I couldn’t believe how good it sounded from a small little cassette deck! I was so pissed I couldn’t afford a Walkman but never forgot how good that sounded!
1976 on my way to see the Atlanta Rhythm Section at the local gymnasium. They canceled the warm-up act took over the show... RUSH. Needless to say I bought my first of many many t-shirts, 34 concerts later.
Heard it ion 8 track in 1979 that a friend had. He let me borrow it. I loved it but my brother in the next room heard it and became one of the biggest Rush fans. He got to meet Alex and Geddy.
I remember visiting a friend of the family's when I was about 10. Their oldest son was showing me and my sister his latest purchase _The Wall_ by Pink Floyd. We looked at the album art and read the lyrics while the album played. It was almost a religious experience.
The critic describing Geddy Lee reminds me of our local newspaper reviewing AC/DC back in the day. He said Bon Scott sounded like "a monkey screeching while dancing on razor blades." I still laugh nearly 50 years later.
I let someone listen to the beginning of 2112 while on a school bus going to a cross country meet. He was the captain. A senior. Me a Freshmen. He was so impressed with it he started giving my Walkman with head phones to everyone around him. Suddenly I was the coolest kid on the bus
Rush is a great band,They were my favorite band in high school back in the late 1980’s. They along with Led Zeppelin and Blue Oyster Cult were my favorites. Rush was really well known at the time for thought provoking lyrics especially on the 2112 album. Another band who I think is just as thought provoking is Blue Oyster Cult. Blue Oyster Cult has been called “The Thinking Man’s Heavy Metal Band”. Their 1974 album Secret Treaties is really great and has great story telling lyrics. Blue Oyster Cult’s first three albums are known as their Black and White period. Their debut album Blue Oyster Cult (Released In January 1972),Tyranny & Mutation (1973),Secret Treaties (1974). Live album “On Your Feet Or On Your Knees”,Released in 1975. Blue Oyster Cult and Rush are both known for thought provoking songs. I have collected all of Blue Oyster Cult’s albums. They are a great band.
There were many things to listen to that you just listened to. Then there was the greats that you got together with friends cranked and listened to without talking.
In 1977 when I was in 7th grade, I heard 2112 for the 1st time when my uncle played the album for me. We were basically the same age and most of the music I listened to came from him. Then I became the kid in my neighborhood who was turning everyone I knew on to Rush.
Heard this when it first came out and was floored. I personally feel like it would have a lesser impact if the vocals were anything other than what they were
I remember after the 2112 show in Ft Worth Tx Pete Oppel from the Dallas Morning News wrote Peart had "more things to bang on than a kid in a playground"....we as kids were mad as hell about his critical review.
My exposure to "2112" started with "All the World's A Stage," which I burned through three sets of vinyl, two cassettes and a CD, before I ever heard the studio version of "2112." By then, "Lakeside Park" leading into a slimmed-down version of "2112" were so ingrained in me that I couldn't really get into the studio album. I thought the slimmed-down live version worked so much better. I basically learned guitar trying to play along with Alex on "All the World's A Stage."
Rush is the greatest band ever! I've seen them on every tour since Moving Pictures, 49 times in total and I miss them dearly.
@@alleyeditor 49 times! I thought I was up their seeing them 9 times starting with the A FAREWELL TO KINGS tour...last time was TEST FOR ECHO tour...I've loved RUSH since seeing them on DON KURSHINERS ROCK CONCERT...in 74...doing FINDING MY WAY.....if not for ELP....RUSH would be my favourite band..
"I don't read reviews. If I believed the good ones I'd have to believe the bad ones." Neil Peart.
Neil was a genius in more than one way.
What a wonderful statement!
Although Peart was not the one to say that he did mention that he had come across/read it at a point early in Rush’s career and it was something that stuck with him from that day on!🤘
@negtype13 you're right I forgot where I heard him say it.
2112 was shared person to person. It got zero radio play. A friend's cool sister played it for me in 1976, and I was blown away. That began my long Rush fandom that continues to this day.
My best friend bought 2112 and hated it. He traded it to me for a Pablo Cruze album that I’d won off the radio. A week later he wanted to trade back. I just laughed and shook my head. It was a running inside joke for years. I framed it and gave it back to him on his thirtieth birthday.
I made a bad record swap around 72 or 73 ( High School) It pains me to say this, but I traded the first Skynyrd album for a BTO album. Also was not forgotten for all these decades
Great story. And very funny!
@@bradhercina5441if it was BTO Not Fragile that's a good trade.
Ha ha ha, you're a great friend, i don't think i could ever do that, i'm really jelous of my Rush albums...🤣
Pablo Cruz was , well ok, but that was not a trade, it was highway robbery.
The sound quality on 2112 was outstanding. All of the instruments were crystal clear. I felt like I was sitting right there with Neil as he played those ground-breaking drum fills at the beginning of "The Temples of Syrinx". At that moment, I knew he was the best rock drummer of his era.
I was 15 years old and this was the first album that I ever bought. I've been a fan ever since.
Christmas Eve of '76 just before my 13th birthday, my older brother gave me 2112. I was at the age where my siblings (I'm the youngest) were introducing me to album rock. I'd never heard of Rush but this LP changed my view of music. I couldn't stop listening to it. Rush has been my favorite band ever since. But to see them live put them on a whole different level. Great band and guys you could admire. I still do and still listen to them often. Thanks for this!
The last reviewers' experience almost mirrored mine. A few of us in a buddies basement bedroom for a first listen. Lights off, lava lamp on, black light bouncing off some posters on the wall and a little herb to set the mood, The opening pulses of Overture come and what follows is pure magic! Can you imagine? Amazing time and wonderful teenage memory.
The first time I heard 2112 was in 1980 when me & a bunch of high school friends skipped class on a Friday afternoon & went to my buddy's place to drink beer. He put on 2112 & our minds were blown.
It's much better on A
Ever notice that the greatest works of art throughout history, were all hated by critics.
No, I haven't. I have noticed that adolescents and the perpetually adolescent say stupid stuff about the very narrow selection of music they like.
True because they can't understand it because too dumb and feel insecure
critics always hated Kiss. Does your theory still hold? ;)
@@vaekkriinhart4347 Logic 101. Your using faulty logic. Just because "the greatest works of art were hated by critics", doesn't mean "everything hated by critics are great".
@@gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258 "perpetually adolescent"
I would take that as a compliment. You're only young once, but you can be immature forever. Sounds like you've got a pretty big stick up there.
I was asked to play bass with a trio for a big outdoor beer party at Taylor river in Washington, 1977. I was 17 y o.
The guitar player handed me a copy of 2112 and said " Learn side one of this and then show up at the gig."
I did. It was insane. One of the most enjoyable experiences of my life.
Uhhhh. What?!?!?! Omggggg. I would have loved to hear this!
2112 was Rush's Middle Finger to their Record Company & the Music Business/Critics!!
I wasn't into 2112 when It first came out although, I really liked Rush & at the Time thought they were Way Better than BTO as far as Canadian Bands went. Saw Rush the First Time at the Ottawa, EX. Bandshell for $2.00 in Aug 1975! Again in April 1981 Moving Pictures tour for Free! That's when I got back into them & the back catalogue.
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Loved the video. Rush is my all-time favorite band and 2112 is my favorite album of theirs. Loved all their albums and they were always masterful live. Thank you for posting!
At age 74 and seeing Rush live over 10 times, I plan to pay homage to Rush by having “The Garden” from Clockwork Angels played at my funeral…!
Excellent choice
The Garden is such an awesome song, the first time I heard it I cried and that has never happened with me before , a song which I heard for the first time....and that was before Neal passed...that's a very deep song.....
I came into Rush with Permanent Waves. Growing up with only hearing country that album hooked me forever. It changed my music interests from that point on. At 62, Rush is still top dog. I love their live performances the cream of the crop. This video is great. Thank you!
Many people don’t like Geddy’s voice - I think it’s perfect for their music
2112 is a good example of when keeping it real goes right! It’s comical how they made this album after being told they need a hit
By 2016 (40 years later 2112 appearance) myself and my 8 years daugther (Belen) used to dance with Rush music/videos.
We had such a good time.
She stills recall the experience.
We created very phisycal and lovely dances!!
This was just another way on looking into Rush art.
Regards from Chile (Belen and Juan Enrique Montes, from Santiago )
Ps: sorry for my language shortcommings
I’m the daugther 😀
I've been a Rush fan since their first album when it was their only album. I was 11 years old. I had a severe outbreak of poison ivy that kept me indoors for nearly a month of the summer school break. I listened to everyone of my brother's albums and Rush's first album was one of those albums.
Many people could never get passed the high pitch vocals of the 70's. Many people never listened to Rush again and never realize that Geddy Lee started singing closer to his regular speaking voice
I'm a little older, when they came out with fly by night I was OMG......... THANK YOU PEART AND CLEVELAND RADIO ❤
In 1980 as a young guitar player, I obsessed on side one, learned it, and knew it so well in my head, I was able to pretty much play it all the way through.
The magic happened when I met a drummer from East LA who had done the same with his drums. Pretty significant looking back if you think about it. Not that we were able to play it, but that it had such an impact on our lives, that we took the time to learn it start to finish, and we were able to reproduce it all the way through first time playing together.
I still think it's the bands best album. It's one of my favorites. A masterpiece from start to finish. I love it 👍
I agree , sic moped
@SlickMopar I would say it was their “first best” album. Permanent Waves-Moving Pictures are right up there with 2112 for me anyway.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤
early mid 70s my friend got new albums every week and a bunch of us would go to his house and just sit and listen to the whole thing. back then 5 bucks would feed you gas your car for the whole weekend. God I mss those days. 67 now and I don't even know this world anynore
I hear you loudly!...❤❤
Your very intelligent and well researched clip, compelled me to revisit 2112 and follow your channel... Thank you for your love of great, Epic music!
I was 17 years old in 1977. We would LISTEN to albums. That was the activity. We'd put the vinyl on, often smoke, and just listen to the album. Album covers had lyrics and artwork, and we'd read the lyrics and notes and look at the art. Listening to an album was the action. We don't do that as much now. Music is often something that's on in the background while we do something else. We have multitasking lifestyles and often do other things while we "listen" to music. Even books are increasingly listened to while we do other things. But we didn't multitask then, and listening to music was what we did for entertainment. It's a habit that I never got out of and still practice. I'll put on an album and just play it and listen. I hadn't heard of Rush when 2112 came out, but I did fall in love with them after A Farewell to Kings was released. It was a great joy to put on these albums and just listen to them all the way through.
I need not write a comment after reading yours as it almost word for word says what I would write (although I'm three years older than you). I discovered Rush when Fly By Night came out, though. Suffice it to say, 2112 is tied for 'favorite all-time album' for me along with Black Sabbath's first LP, and King Crimson's 'In the Court of the Crimson King'. Honestly, if I had to pick just one of those three, I don't think I could do it.
@@davidcook482 That was an amazing time for music. There was so much innovation and creativity.
I saw RUSH live 6 times starting in late 1974 until 1981! I was a fan, but not a crazy fan until I heard 2112 in the Spring of 1976! WOW, blown away! Yes, was putting out similarly prog music/fantasy lyrics during the mid 70's, also Geddy was a big fan of Chris Squire, RIP!
As soon as I heard, "In the mood" and saw Rush at my high-school in 1974, I reviewed them live.
There was no looking back for my friends and myself. We saw them numerous times in Toronto. Definitely superstars.
Speaking of getting together with pals to listen to a new album, that's exactly what happened with Farewell to Kings and later Van Halen's debut album. We were all blown away. Such good times!
For some reason I was never a fan of rock bands from the 60’s and 70’s. I guess because I didn’t start listening to music on my own until the early 80’s. But when I bought Rush’s 2112, I thought they were ahead of their time. I admit the first side of the album was weird and had no idea what they were singing about, but it was great!
I was 11 when this album came out but discovered Rush with Permanent Waves, obviously it was love at first sight (or listen). Even after the success of 2112 the crtics at the time weren't all that great, but what Rush taught me was never to trust what critics say, have your own opinion and YOU be the judge, do what your heart desires, don't be influenced by others. Thank you Rush.
My first concert was Rush on their Farewell to Kings tour in Asheville, NC. (Asheville strong!) I was absolutely blown away. Shortly after, I read a Rush concert review (different show, same tour) in Rolling Stone. It wasn't kind and I was pissed off! Then a line in the article stood out to me... Something about "their audience consisting of nothing but shaggy haired 16 year old guys, all displaying their lame attempts at growing mustaches." Glancing up in the mirror... they had described me perfectly! ✌😆👍
The Dixie Dregs reference makes me smile. I love their album Take It Off the Top. I saw them around 1997, and their musicianship is phenomenal. Dr. Sloan (violinist) has a medical practice in Augusta, GA where I grew up, and I used to see him at Kroger or at a gas station every now and then knowing that pretty much nobody around knew what a truly amazing instrumentalist he was. Of course, it doesn't get much better than Steve Morse and Rod Morganstern.
As a 53 year old Gen Xer, my first Rush experience was hearing Moving Pictures (Tom Sawyer, Limelight) on the radio as 10 year old, and I was completely floored. It sounded like aliens came to earth and made music, I had never heard anything like that before. I worked my way backwards from there to their older material, and 2112 certainly left a mark, but I found (and still do) Hemispheres to be their true, prog rock masterpiece. I remember feeling that 2112 had too many stops and starts to it, and still feel the production is a little lacking with the super muted 70's drum sound and guitars that are a little too clean channel sounding. Side 2 is really cool though! Some great songs, but I still feel side 2 of Hemispheres is way better (Circumstances is one of the most underrated Rush songs ever). It's great to see what people were saying back then about 2112, thanks for posting this! In context of 1976, I can see how some thought Rush sounded a little outdated with punk and disco emerging, and Geddy's shrieking being unpalatable to many. But the album did indeed give Zeppelin and Yes fans something new to gravitate to, and it had a spirit of innovation and courage that carried them to the top in the early 80's. Not an album I listen to much anymore, but it's place in history cannot be denied!
Excellent comment. When I first heard the vocals, unpalatable was a good description. Over time, I changed to love everything about their music!
Rush is a class act! Just way ahead of its time. So glad i went for a lifetime ride listening to every one of their albums, as after " Closer to the heart, and Fly by night, i was hooked 😊
Very interesting to read all the reviews! Thanks, man. Keep em comin,.. please
Fifty years later, it fascinates me that I vividly remember everything all my senses were experiencing in the moments I first listened to these magnificent albums. I never imagined that I was in the midst of making memories that would last a lifetime.
Saw Rush in 1976 or 77 while I was stationed at Ft. Bragg. They played a shortish set of working man and a side of 2112. REO Speedwagon played second and Blue Oyster Cult was the headliner. Rush was easily the best band that night and I to this day am amazed at the sound created by 3 incredibly talented musicians.
I had several original cut out copies of 70's RUSH reviews in my extensive collection that I recently sold off. Very interesting reading considering how history played out 😃
When I was growing up, I liked the spirit of the radio and this critic came out and just blasted Rush
I hadn't heard of them much but they were supposed to play with Rare Earth in Columbus Ga.Rare Earth decided not to show so a few of us who stayed were treated to what was a truly powerful performance which included the whole 2112 album.Been a fan ever since RIP Neil!😊1977
My brother sat me down when i was 4 yeas old (and so was the album) between two speakers to listen to this record. It shaped my entire future musically and sticks with me today like nothing else. He bought me Caress of Steel a couple years later, and that album scared me at the time, but I now hold in equal esteem.
I can remember gathering around the stereo in my barracks room in the Netherlands with a couple guys to give VH's 5150 a listen .
My 4 older brothers & 2 older sisters shaped my early musical tastes. I was 15 when i heard 2112. It blew me away, and one band I was in during the 80’s would open each show with the 2112 Overture. Always got the audience’s attention!!Have purchased all their albums, read all of Neil’s books, and will 4ever be a #1 fan of the guys from GWN. Grew up across Lake Ontario from them, and thankfully received Canadian FM stations like SHEA106FM. There will never be another band with that kind of talent. And i remembered the reviews from idiots at Rolling Stone, who I’d shout profanities at - they were wrong more than right,so i agree completely with Neil’s assessment noted earlier…RIP, Professor, for the profound effect y’all had on my life.
Great comment! Greetings from the opposite side of the lake!
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Back when this came out KISS was my band , my brother brings 2112 home and wanted me to listen, so i did, I DIDN'T GET IT, board the hell out of me. UNTIL, i became a bass player in the 80s and rediscover 2112 and HOLLY SHIT, I GET IT NOW,😅😅,
When I hear stories about this, it makes me think of a quote by Frank Zappa during a Rolling Stone interview. The quote was a question back to the reporter, "why would anyone write about music, you either like it or you don't"! LOL!
Perfect. I think Rush were exploring what they could do and having a lot of fun. Some see it as pretentious music, but I think others get it for what it is . Cheers.
@@SRHMusic012 It has been 50 years now since I first saw RUSH in November of 1974. Before FBN or COS were released, & only about 4 months after Neil joined. Even with the limited playlist at that time, they were really good, but it was not until I heard 2112 in the spring of 1976 that I knew they were something special! 2112 & the next several albums were some of their most creative time of, writing, performing, & expanding their musical instrument playing on studio albums & on stage. I do remember listening to FBN & COS after 2112 came out, & with those two albums you can hear the evolution of future sounds to come from them! Which they are great albums on their own!!! With 19 studio albums their catalog is phenomenal!
had paragraphs- reread- deleted. simply I discovered Moving Pictures. went back for 2112 (only other vinyl in stock) and as a hard sci-fi fan found it naive. as a Sabbath fan found it quiet. but it was nice. They are one of my favourite bands, and I truly mourned Peart's passing. Exit...Stage Left is one of my fave live albums. it's where they grew up, for me... grew on me. 🙌🤟👍
Great Job and idea for this video! First article #3: "Rehashing well-worn Rock"!? What Rock was he comparing to?? I'm guessing he dropped the needle on a section of each song and got the "gist" of it! A FAREWELL TO KINGS is my favorite because of the title song, XANADU and CLOSER TO THE HEART 💗 I wonder what they said about Caress Of Steel?? I'm curious to see what else you got? Thank You sir!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
I was recently back from being stationed on Guam.
Got to experience Rush in Seattle.
The best concert ever!
Back in my apartment with my quad stereo my buddy and I were listening to "jump into the fire" by Neillson. He was in the middle of the room spinning on my office chair until he flew off.
Don't remember if he was puking.
Enjoyed the video. Great to hear those reviews from back in the day. I was about 16 or 17 then, and I do remember the feeling of it. And on the heals of what Zeppelin had and was doing at the time. You didn't mention though the story that was written on the inner folds of the album cover, that told the story of side one along with the music. I remember well sitting in a low lit room, reading it while listing to the album. Nothing like that ever existed again. Phenomenal times.
It might seem odd, but from their start, they were stars in san Antonio. They sold an 18k arena 2 nights in a row. That same week, Dylan barely sold 3k
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Probably because of KISS FM radio, which in the era single-handedly made SA a hard rock town.
@BringingPsycheBacktoPsychiatry exactly
I loved your video...the last review was classic. Some of these people knew Rush was special and would go on to sell millions of albums and influence musicians like me.
Part II 😁 YES on the instrumentals! 1973 Elton John,,,, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND and 1972 The Edgar Winter Group,,, FRANKENSTEIN comes to mind while on the charts you had; The Bee Gees,,, K.C. and the Sunshine Band,,,, Wild Cherry 🍒 That last article was awesome. Thanks again! ☮️
What a great album 👏 I remember myself and a friend doing exactly this putting this album on for the first time and being blown away, same with Welcome to the Machine- Pink Floyd 💗
Seeing Rush live was definitely a turning point in my musical journey. I saw the pre moving pictures tour. They toured for a bit trying out some of the songs from the soon to be released Moving Pictures LP. They were still wearing the kimonos and had not yet cut their hair. Hearing Tom Sawyer for the first time live.🤯
My favorite Band of all time
Back in the middle 70s I was in grammar school my older neighbor a high schooler took me to my first Kiss concert and lo and behold the opening band was Rush. I fell in love with them so quickly I got a bass guitar and started taking lessons. Since then I’ve taken my son to see them and now he is a Rush fan playing guitar. Hands down the greatest rock band ever. Didn’t have to destroy hotel rooms, smash instruments or have tons of groupies all they did was put out some of the most incredibly complicated music the world has ever heard.
It drove you to play bass! Nice.
Yeah, all the stories about them is they were just nerdy on the road. I took my son to see the R40 show in Denver. It is great to pass that passion along.
Love the video and I certainly understand talking about their time with KISS and Paul Stanley not understanding the lyrics. Keep in mind though that this is the same band with the lyric "I wanna put my log in your fireplace" in the song Burn Bitch Burn......lol
Yeah I was 12 yrs old when these articles came out that you are reading about. I flew to Phoenix for R30 back in the day and that was the 2nd time I saw them. Been a Rush fan for a long time and now a Tool fan. Interesting to hear Maynard say how much the band loves Rush. Anyway, good stuff dude.
I saw Rush first in 1977 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. They put on a fantastic show and I’ve been a fan ever since. Screw the critics.
I was exposed to 2112 in 1977 by a friend’s older sister. I was 13 and never heard anything like it and was hooked. That day my musical taste landed on what I considered the finest sound ever. I started to searching for other Rush music that was out there. I remember hearing the Necromancer and thought how could music get any better! Then Hemispheres was released and holy shit this is it. I’m 60 now and still hit Rush once a week.
They played my High School at my first high school dance in Grade 9, back in '73. They still had Rutsey and a first album. To be honest, I didn't "get" them back then. Little did I know they'd become one of my favorite bands. When 2112 came out, I was hooked, have all their records, and seen them live again many times. Epic band 🇨🇦! Northern Rock rules.....
That is insane! Im tripping balls that you had that experience with them when you could have walked right up to them and said "Hi" no security guards hype etc...the good ol days for sure-definitely have to hand it to UA-cam and Google for making these amazing connections available to the general public or specifically RUSH diehards who can connect over these precious moments
Having gone to the same high school as Neal and living steps away from Lakeside Park, it was automatic to be a Rush fan.
This is very interesting. Good idea, sir. Please see if you can dig up some reviews of Tales From Topographic Oceans.
I know the reviews of that are mostly bad reviews. But it is fun to hear just how wrong critics were then. Personally, I find Tales to be the finest music ever written or recorded in all music history. And only Hold Your Fire and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway comes close to Tales.
I became a Rush fan in 1976 with the release of "All the Worlds a Stage" Me and my high school buddies would meet up at someone's house and listen to the vinyl album while getting stoned! I was really hooked in Feb 1981, a month before my 20th birthday with the release of Moving Pictures and Signals in 1982! I have seen them live numerous times and the last time I saw them live was the "Clock Works Angels" tour in Concord CA 2011!
Fans create culture, not the critics.
I came to 2112 much later, well after Counterparts came out. It startled me at first because it wasn't the Rush I knew. Over time, I began to appreciate 2112 more because that is what started the string of truly great albums to come for the next 10 years!
I read a review back in the early 80s that described Geddy's voice as a Hamster on Helium.
I bought 2112 soon after its release, when I was 14. Loved it. Probably didn't spin another album on my turntable for three months. When I read reviews of it later on, I quickly found out that critics' opinions weren't (aren't) worth the paper they're printed on. I bought all of Rush's albums after that on the day of release, and would COMPLETELY read all the lyrics and liner notes before playing the record, then follow the lyrics again as the music played. Rush was really something different back then. This was the tail end of Yes's original era, and even though their music was technically more complicated than Rush, their lyrics didn't have a lot of meaning for me.
October 1st 1977 I went to see UFO at the old Santa Monica Civic auditorium in So Cal…they were the support band to a band I had never heard of RUSH. UFO was great and I was anticipating leaving after a couple of songs from this “new” band. I found myself transfixed and then they played “Beneath, Between and Behind”and I was hooked or so I thought I was hooked…then came 2112 !!! Never missed a tour after that and I had the privilege to see their very last show at The Forum on August 1st 2015 .
All The World's A Stage, and Exit Stage Left were their first live albums. I also have several of their DVD's now.
I was one of the weidos that bought and enjoyed Caress of Steel. 2112 side A seemed like side B of Caress of Steel, just a different story being told. Been a fan since Working Man. Some of their stuff took getting use to, but I've always respected their journey.
Love Caress of Steel
Stoner music 4 sure
The best/funniest review of a Rush concert I've seen was on the FWK tour., it had this to say about Lerxst (I paraphrase): Alex Lifeson spun self indulgent riffs all night that went straight to his own head. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what rock guitar virtuosos do? It's kinda in the job description. I remember that Ottawa citizen one you read out.
I am friends with a guy who was a rock fan in the early/mid 70’s and he is one of those rare types who loved their debut album but left then when they went Prog.
My buddies and I did it weekly late 70's and all the 80's from Sabbath to early Metallica (Master of puppets and before) it was almost a ritual. We all packed in the smallest room in the house put on an album and light the bong it was a blast ! We all still laugh about those days we all still stay in touch with music into our 60's . Rock on people
I was 13 in 76' someone gave me the 8track for xmas omg I played it constanrly lol
Geti lee's voice was harsh yes but the album was relentless...loved it.
Good memory
I was at their concert in Saskatoon, it was either 1976 or 1977, they played at the old arena, which has since been demolished. They played pretty much all the songs on All the World's Stage in the same order as on the album. Which leads me to believe they recorded this album in Saskatoon, not Toronto as they say. I also say this because the drum solo at the end of the show on Working Man is played exactly as I remembered it.
A year or two later they came back for a second show where they played Hemispheres and Farewell to Kings. Great show as well.
A few months prior to seeing Rush I had seen Streetheart at the local auditorium. That prepared me for Geddy Lee's vocals which was kind of similar in how it stood out. I admit I found the vocals odd, but once I got use to it it fitted with their music.
I loved that sir! Thank you!
Buddies and I would put on Boston debut, Klaatu debut, Kansas "Leftoverture", Blue Oyster Cult "Agents of Fortune" and "Spectres" just to name a few. We would try to outdo each other trying to find the next great band first. It was a great competition and exposed us to the best music of those times.
Love Rush and 2112, it made me think of Yes' "Close to the Edge" in '73, another masterpiece.
Love the content keep it old school
Thank you. :)
I remember in high school maybe in 1977 when I walked into classrooms and would see that somebody had written on the chalkboard, 2112. I had no idea what it was until a couple years later when I heard it. Couldn’t help but notice the long toke on “passage to Bangkok.”
When I saw the cover
All The Worlds a Stage with that huge drum-set, as a budding drummer I had to investigate.
Neil Peart will forever be a part of my Drum DNA
as well as J.H.B.
R.I.P. and Thank u🥁
I saw Rush open for T Rex about a week before their 2nd album came out. Nobody in the theater had heard of Rush. Never heard them on the radio. We figured they were a local band. There as no way to research a band like there is now. Rush took the stage after a local band played. They were incredible. Not flashy or loaded with a lot of gear. Just a simple set of equipment that would fit in a station wagon and white suit jackets. I think they even did a Beatles song or 2 in the set. They blew the hair back on all of us...I was in the 2nd row. Certainly nobody there ever forgot them. T Rex was terrible. They got boo'd off stage twice. People were throwing things at the stage. The only good memories of the show was Rush. I bought the first and 2nd albums a few weeks after the show.
Great Job, Thanks!
RUSH FOREVER ❤ They are in my opinion the epitome of “there is no time”. They are just otherworldly music period.
The most amazing thing about 2112 is that the band did it when they were in their early twenties. I could barely get out of bed in my early twenties...
The first song I heard on my friends Sony Walkman was Tom Sawyer and I couldn’t believe how good it sounded from a small little cassette deck! I was so pissed I couldn’t afford a Walkman but never forgot how good that sounded!
1976 on my way to see the Atlanta Rhythm Section at the local gymnasium. They canceled the warm-up act took over the show... RUSH. Needless to say I bought my first of many many t-shirts, 34 concerts later.
Heard it ion 8 track in 1979 that a friend had. He let me borrow it. I loved it but my brother in the next room heard it and became one of the biggest Rush fans. He got to meet Alex and Geddy.
I remember visiting a friend of the family's when I was about 10. Their oldest son was showing me and my sister his latest purchase _The Wall_ by Pink Floyd. We looked at the album art and read the lyrics while the album played. It was almost a religious experience.
The critic describing Geddy Lee reminds me of our local newspaper reviewing AC/DC back in the day. He said Bon Scott sounded like "a monkey screeching while dancing on razor blades." I still laugh nearly 50 years later.
I let someone listen to the beginning of 2112 while on a school bus going to a cross country meet. He was the captain. A senior. Me a Freshmen. He was so impressed with it he started giving my Walkman with head phones to everyone around him. Suddenly I was the coolest kid on the bus
LOL! That's actually an awesome story. To be ahead of the curve on something like that was pretty cool as a kid. Nice!
Rush is a great band,They were my favorite band in high school back in the late 1980’s. They along with Led Zeppelin and Blue Oyster Cult were my favorites. Rush was really well known at the time for thought provoking lyrics especially on the 2112 album. Another band who I think is just as thought provoking is Blue Oyster Cult. Blue Oyster Cult has been called “The Thinking Man’s Heavy Metal Band”. Their 1974 album Secret Treaties is really great and has great story telling lyrics. Blue Oyster Cult’s first three albums are known as their Black and White period. Their debut album Blue Oyster Cult (Released In January 1972),Tyranny & Mutation (1973),Secret Treaties (1974). Live album “On Your Feet Or On Your Knees”,Released in 1975. Blue Oyster Cult and Rush are both known for thought provoking songs. I have collected all of Blue Oyster Cult’s albums. They are a great band.
There were many things to listen to that you just listened to. Then there was the greats that you got together with friends cranked and listened to without talking.
In 1977 when I was in 7th grade, I heard 2112 for the 1st time when my uncle played the album for me. We were basically the same age and most of the music I listened to came from him. Then I became the kid in my neighborhood who was turning everyone I knew on to Rush.
After 2112 the record company never bothered them again they just cut the check n left them alone
Heard this when it first came out and was floored. I personally feel like it would have a lesser impact if the vocals were anything other than what they were
I remember after the 2112 show in Ft Worth Tx Pete Oppel from the Dallas Morning News wrote Peart had "more things to bang on than a kid in a playground"....we as kids were mad as hell about his critical review.
My exposure to "2112" started with "All the World's A Stage," which I burned through three sets of vinyl, two cassettes and a CD, before I ever heard the studio version of "2112." By then, "Lakeside Park" leading into a slimmed-down version of "2112" were so ingrained in me that I couldn't really get into the studio album. I thought the slimmed-down live version worked so much better. I basically learned guitar trying to play along with Alex on "All the World's A Stage."
I was 16 when this came out and had been a fan since fly by night and I'm a boomber.