Це відео не доступне.
Перепрошуємо.

Rush's Last Song - Working Man - Aug 1st, 2015

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
  • Compiled by fan videos
    Rush R40 - LA Forum - August 1st, 2015
    Rush's Last Concert with Neil
    Neil Pearts final Performance - Watch till the end when he breaks his own 4th barrier rule!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 557

  • @terminallumbago6465
    @terminallumbago6465 Рік тому +688

    Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Thank you, Rush, and RIP Neil.

    • @chriszelez7970
      @chriszelez7970 Рік тому +13

      Nice thought.

    • @gixxerman0016
      @gixxerman0016 Рік тому +10

      Great comment.

    • @whyooter1
      @whyooter1 11 місяців тому +13

      Full disclosure. I did tear up a touch. Many great memories from time spent in the presence of those three!!

    • @markb7067
      @markb7067 10 місяців тому +2

      Amen

    • @wrathofall
      @wrathofall 10 місяців тому +11

      Hard to not tear up. I spent my life with this band.

  • @robertcarsella1234
    @robertcarsella1234 2 роки тому +777

    Not many of you realize Neil never went up front to take a bow, until this. Did you see how surprised Alex and Geddy were to see him come to the front? Emotional moment. Miss you guys.

    • @williamlowe7718
      @williamlowe7718 2 роки тому +45

      The smile on Geddy's face when they are all shoulder to shoulder says it all....

    • @GK-yf8mg
      @GK-yf8mg 2 роки тому +35

      He knew

    • @clifflightfoot3661
      @clifflightfoot3661 2 роки тому +52

      The pictures he took of the crowd and his best friends. Ending it as the new guy saluting John Rutsey. I don't think Neil had the diagnosis yet but I think he knew something was a lot more wrong than arthritis/drummer pain. He knew it was an emergency retirement. He would have suffered 150 more shows no matter the pain. He loved his friends and quietly loved his fans. He announced it his way to both with the bow. I'm not a hardcore Rush fan. I love love love them, but I am a Neil fan more.

    • @DidYouReadEULA
      @DidYouReadEULA 2 роки тому +13

      @@GK-yf8mg Yep, he knew something wasn't right. Damn.

    • @Stevo_Drums
      @Stevo_Drums 2 роки тому +15

      @@DidYouReadEULA
      He had been experiencing pain in various parts of his body throughout that entire tour. While the glioblastoma was later diagnosed, his body was breaking down significantly for a long time before that. I was looking forward to more books from Neil. Miss him.

  • @rockhouse90
    @rockhouse90 2 роки тому +263

    Neil coming out to take a bow was a very clear sign this was the series finale….😥😥😥😥

    • @SamPlaysBass49
      @SamPlaysBass49 9 місяців тому +6

      and "I do hope we meet again sometime"

    • @agentaxl6377
      @agentaxl6377 5 місяців тому

      @@SamPlaysBass49and sadly we never did meet again

  • @oscartrejos8976
    @oscartrejos8976 3 роки тому +396

    It is hard to believe that this was Neil ´s final public drumming perfomance...!!!!! but what a show.!!!!!!!! thanks professor Neil for all these years,!!!!!

    • @ronmonroephotography
      @ronmonroephotography 3 роки тому +7

      So sad

    • @nicholaswilkinson63
      @nicholaswilkinson63 3 роки тому +6

      Not enough bands end their careers this way.

    • @jeffmcmaster7511
      @jeffmcmaster7511 2 роки тому +2

      It’s hard to believe this is RUSH’s last song

    • @mozartfoncorreia2401
      @mozartfoncorreia2401 2 роки тому

      Realmente é muito duro e difícil de acreditar, muito obrigado, Rush!!!

    • @laundrie
      @laundrie Рік тому +3

      Dude was probably like "oh thank fucking God now I can have my arthritis in peace"

  • @daveb970
    @daveb970 8 місяців тому +50

    In 1984, my family moved to Winchester VA just before I went into 9th grade; met my new best friend, who introduced me to Rush music. In 1998, I move to Ontario, Canada. In 2004, my partner and I open a computer shop. In 2007, my partner and I bought a house across the street from Rush's manager's parents house. In 2010, I meet Neil's father....we become his "computer guys". During the Clockwork Angels tour he comes in and asks us if we'd like Rush tickets? I said "I love you!". Two 5th row floor seats. R40 tour, same thing. 5th row. We had the best time ever. Small world. RIP, Glen, RIP Neil.

    • @jackhoman1380
      @jackhoman1380 6 місяців тому +1

      that is freakin amazing bro

    • @cvn6555
      @cvn6555 6 місяців тому +2

      We found Rush at almost the exact same time. I was in tenth grade and a friend lent me a tape with Moving Pictures on one side and Signals on the other. That was all it took. Hooked for life. Cried when Neil passed. Never met him and never would have bothered him in public but he was in my life for over 30 years.

    • @daveb970
      @daveb970 6 місяців тому +1

      @@cvn6555 I'm reading his book "the masked rider" now. Canada isn't the same w/o Rush and the Hip.

    • @medicinegone
      @medicinegone 3 місяці тому

      That is dedicated stalking. I like it.

    • @daveb970
      @daveb970 3 місяці тому +1

      @@medicinegone hahah well whatever it was, it scored me 2 sets of floor seats to their last 2 tours.

  • @bobmonroe3745
    @bobmonroe3745 2 роки тому +152

    freeze this moment a little bit longer,make each sensation a little bit stronger....

    • @jdsvedin878
      @jdsvedin878 2 роки тому +9

      Whoa man, you didn't have to sucker punch me in the feels

    • @bobmonroe3745
      @bobmonroe3745 2 роки тому +2

      @@jdsvedin878 sorry buddy. I feel the same emotion. 👍🏼🥲

    • @agavegrove
      @agavegrove 2 роки тому +1

      😭😭😭😭😭

    • @jeffdavison8421
      @jeffdavison8421 8 місяців тому +3

      Time Stands Still.

    • @Darryl6636
      @Darryl6636 8 місяців тому +1

      I just love that lyric

  • @jamesslick4790
    @jamesslick4790 2 місяці тому +5

    Canada has presented us some of the GREATEST ROCK. I say this as a A life long, native born U.S. citizen. Our northern neighbors have ROCKED US just as hard had the Brits did!. Seemingly "the kids" associate Canadian music with Bieber or perhaps (somewhat "better" Celine Dion..) BUT Holy Fuck: Rush, The Guess Who, B.T.O, Triumph, April Wine, The Band and not to EVER be forgotten Gordon Lightfoot. And More! Being from Pittsburgh, PA I was lucky to hear great Canadian radio, like CKLW and others. Thank you Canada for this! Well, also thank you for the Telephone, Walkie Talkie, Basketball and Hockey too!!

  • @RobVespa
    @RobVespa 7 місяців тому +7

    Watching this made me cry... it was like saying, "goodbye," to a part of my childhood and growing up.

  • @nongthip
    @nongthip 2 роки тому +158

    Geddy summed it up at the end with *"Forty Awesome Years!"*
    Thank you RUSH! Still the favorite band for millions of fans!

  • @AVB91
    @AVB91 7 місяців тому +9

    Suddenly he was gone. RIP you legend x

  • @loftlegacy
    @loftlegacy 7 місяців тому +25

    No band’s career has ever concluded with so much grace, style and dignity. We will never see the likes of Dirk, Lerxt and Pratt again.

    • @cvn6555
      @cvn6555 6 місяців тому +2

      They respected themselves, each other, the music, the fans. Kept the money split exactly evenly. Three ultra professional gentlemen that never stopped trying to improve their musicianship.

    • @gabriellabovitz2167
      @gabriellabovitz2167 Місяць тому +1

      I agree. "Farewell tours" annoy me, and more so when it is their "Third Farewell Tour!" Or fourth.

  • @tuff2playmeover19
    @tuff2playmeover19 Рік тому +170

    I listen to this band everyday(and so do my neighbours)

    • @adiranmulready1642
      @adiranmulready1642 Рік тому +5

      my wife says i play the same song all the time ,no its the same band rush the best

    • @kenrobinson8667
      @kenrobinson8667 Рік тому +1

      You'll change em Rush fans

    • @MrLarry28
      @MrLarry28 11 місяців тому +3

      I wish I had neighbours like you man

    • @ViaticalTree
      @ViaticalTree 8 місяців тому +1

      @@MrLarry28You can have neighbors like his. You just need a bigger set of speakers and a beefier amplifier.

    • @coasttwocoast
      @coasttwocoast 8 місяців тому +3

      i think it was Geddy]s mother once said ''i like Rush, the louder the better'' .I agree with her.

  • @luftwaffe6521
    @luftwaffe6521 Рік тому +74

    Its such a shame that everything beautiful and special must always come to an end. Nothing escapes the end. RIP Neil. Neil, Alex and Geddy, thank you for the killer soundtrack of my youth! I will cherish Rush until my final day here on earth.

    • @sylvandespres7654
      @sylvandespres7654 Рік тому

      i will probably end my life with '''the garden'''' as final soundtrack in background.

    • @montyrayza7220
      @montyrayza7220 Рік тому +2

      @@sylvandespres7654 Don't end your life brother !!!

    • @allansmith6715
      @allansmith6715 8 місяців тому

      I can see what you mean ..

    • @bilhamcobbly2957
      @bilhamcobbly2957 7 місяців тому

      Yes, Nothing escapes the end.Most people deny this hard fact

    • @jamesbonato2836
      @jamesbonato2836 7 місяців тому +1

      This post from Luftwaffe has me balling out of control. And it is a bit unexplainable how this group can stir up the strongest emotions I can muster.

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner 2 роки тому +13

    Just leaving a note for myself when I come back and listen to this every few months for the rest of my life.
    Hi future self!

  • @jimchesnutt7879
    @jimchesnutt7879 2 місяці тому +4

    I was at this show. My first Rush show and their last. What an experience!

  • @kimberlybegonia2869
    @kimberlybegonia2869 23 дні тому +2

    💜Tribute to my brother who died suddenly a couple weeks ago, he loved Rush! He was a working man all the way…now Closer To The Heart

  • @patricklemire9278
    @patricklemire9278 Рік тому +43

    Look how happy Neil is. All the feels.

  • @SteveSingsThings
    @SteveSingsThings Рік тому +49

    "Working Man" was their breakthrough hit in the US. A fitting last song for one of the hardest working rock and roll bands ever. For many years they were snubbed by the snobby music critics and passed over by the RRHOF. Their working class fans never left, them and by force of will they finally received the recognition they deserved.

    • @terminallumbago6465
      @terminallumbago6465 Рік тому +4

      The HoF is a joke with how long it takes some bands to get in.

    • @tmo4330
      @tmo4330 6 місяців тому

      At first sound, we thought it was Led Zepplin.

  • @JB-ou5xs
    @JB-ou5xs 2 роки тому +74

    Damn this brought tears to my eyes. I was there for this at the Forum 15th row floor. My brother and I both knew this was it. Especially after seeing Neil come to the front of the stage. He never did that in all the years I've seen them live. Farewell Rush...you're AWESOME! 😎🎸🥁🎤🎹

    • @TehDFC
      @TehDFC Рік тому +2

      Amazing experience I bet. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ronaldolaquidara64
      @ronaldolaquidara64 Рік тому

      Yeah cool cool
      The ONLY TUNÉ I like by Rush and they perform it their LAST....
      Until a couple years oops I was thinking of KISS 😹😹😂😹😂

    • @davebasch5995
      @davebasch5995 8 місяців тому +1

      I was there as well!! Incredible evening

    • @DoubleDYYZ
      @DoubleDYYZ 7 місяців тому +2

      I was there too. Was lucky enough to see the first 2 shows and the last 5 on this tour. It was so incredible! Mixed feelings with all the fans I know. Sadness because we knew this was the end, but total bliss seeing them play these amazing show and rockn their asses off!! They ended in style and on top. As always, a class act. Thanks for a lifetime of music guys! Your fans, me included, love you and appreciate all you gave us. 🤘

  • @grey-friar
    @grey-friar 2 роки тому +76

    3rd row, Geddy's side... unforgettable show! Rock history has been made that night!
    Thanks Rush, rest in peace NEP!

  • @mjp29
    @mjp29 2 роки тому +72

    1968-2018 - 50 years as an active band. Amazing!

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 Рік тому +10

      The last performance was 2015. Thats 47 years.

    • @andrewschannel4259
      @andrewschannel4259 Рік тому +10

      @@Assimilator702 They announced their retirement in 2018, but yes, it was pretty clear that this was their last show ever.

  • @IheartDogs55
    @IheartDogs55 7 місяців тому +4

    Rush went out on the very top of their craft! So wonderful to have these videos to cherish!

  • @the_jazmin
    @the_jazmin Місяць тому +1

    My dad took me to go see Rush on the R40 tour in Seattle. There has never been a show since that I’ve seen that could possibly top what I saw that night.
    I wouldn’t have gotten into music myself if I hadn’t heard Spirit of the Radio on 97.1 fm when I was in middle school. I’m forever grateful to have experienced Rush live, and I owe it to my dad %150.

  • @johnmccallum7143
    @johnmccallum7143 3 роки тому +26

    I caught the R40 tour in San Jose, CA. I live about a 12 to 15 minute drive from the arena. It was like my 39th time that I had seen the band, & they were every bit as from the first time I saw them in 1974 till the very end!!! When I saw them in Germany, I was stationed there in the Army. I meet the entire band after the Frankfurt concert in 1979. It was their last show & Geddy & his wife were going to take a sight seeing tour. When I heard that I told him some really great places to checkout in Switzerland. I went to school there when I was in 5th to 7th grades. So I know some awesome places to go & see. Man, what a great memory of these great players. My friends, we will never see such a band ever again, & let us all thank God that we got to see them.

    • @JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et
      @JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et 2 роки тому +1

      Very cool, you saw them about 30 times more than I. Thanks for your service!!!

    • @johnmccallum7143
      @johnmccallum7143 2 роки тому +2

      @@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et Your welcome, it was an honor to serve my fellow countrymen.

    • @tonymcfarlane4748
      @tonymcfarlane4748 2 роки тому +1

      I was at that show too. Brought my kids who were 10 and 8 at the time. I then went to The Forum show with my oldest brother who turned me onto Rush back in 1981.

    • @johnmccallum7143
      @johnmccallum7143 2 роки тому

      @@tonymcfarlane4748 Cool, I really didn't get the chance to take my kids to see them. I wished I got to but, you know things happen. I did get to take them to see the likes of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis jr. Then to U2, so I didn't miss out on a special night with my kids!! Double thumbs up to ya brother!

  • @spacegoat_3d801
    @spacegoat_3d801 Рік тому +14

    Damn. I just started getting into Rush. Amazing band. RIP Neil.

  • @joemanna491
    @joemanna491 Рік тому +42

    And they ended it with a tribute to John rutsey. Brings a tear to my eye.

    • @davidbivens5375
      @davidbivens5375 7 днів тому

      Yes I think it is amazing to end it with John Rutsey being there in spirit.
      That’s quite a jam! Neil looks happy
      He was one in a billion

  • @ronschwolsky1626
    @ronschwolsky1626 8 місяців тому +10

    Geddy described this so well in his book. Neil shocked them by coming up to the front of the stage….and that was it. There was a time.

  • @TheChef470
    @TheChef470 Рік тому +5

    They saved my life during High School in the late 70's early 80's.......thank you boys you are the best and I love you.

  • @THCya97961
    @THCya97961 8 місяців тому +12

    As a former drummer words can’t state the importance of Neil Peart in my life. He was an influence, a teacher, a goal and in some was an albatross (when I tried to learn an impossible one of his parts) but most of all he was an inspiration. If not for him I probably would have never bought a drum kit. Watching this broke my heart but also made me smile for the memories. Thank you Neil, Geddy, AND Alex for what you’ve mean to ALL of us.

  • @frankmiller7721
    @frankmiller7721 2 роки тому +20

    My favorite band since I saw them warmup KISS in December of 1975 in Pittsburgh, PA. I saw ever tour after that and met Alex and Geddy after the Roll the Bones concert here. Great guys. Spoke with me and a friend for 25 minutes. Still can't believe it.

    • @oldsrocket8841
      @oldsrocket8841 2 роки тому

      Man, I can't even imagine seeing every tour since 75. That must have been amazing. My first tour was Signals and I missed a few tours along the way.

  • @robertgoleniowski4188
    @robertgoleniowski4188 8 місяців тому +8

    Why did it happen? Because it happened…
    Let’s be grateful for having been able to experience the existence of this Band.
    Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱♥️🇨🇦♥️🇺🇸

  • @mikeantos6930
    @mikeantos6930 8 місяців тому +2

    I was there, with my eight year old son who could barely keep his eyes open. A forever memory, no doubt.

  • @richieyyz
    @richieyyz 3 роки тому +62

    Would have been so cool if Neil took a selfie.. that photo would have been priceless. RIP professor. We miss you.

  • @_eletricoverkil_4418
    @_eletricoverkil_4418 2 роки тому +26

    I will never not cry watching this beautiful finale

  • @xxzzy2039
    @xxzzy2039 2 роки тому +36

    One of the best band that rock my soul.

  • @igorb7426
    @igorb7426 Рік тому +5

    Miss you Rush. My Band.

  • @geraldhartley
    @geraldhartley 3 роки тому +112

    Not a single soul - on or off stage - had a clue that this would be the last performance of The Mighty RUSH!

    • @newoluap
      @newoluap 2 роки тому +19

      Sadly there was 1 who knew it was the end.

    • @johnmccallum7143
      @johnmccallum7143 2 роки тому +36

      Not even his on bandmates didn't know! Geddy said in an interview that when Neil stepped out from behind his drum kit & went out to take a bow with him & Eric, Geddy knew it was the end of the road right then. Because Neil had never done that ever before.

    • @dragsys
      @dragsys 2 роки тому +18

      I think we all did. What we didn't know was that Neil would pass as he did.
      I'm sure we all held out hope that someday we would see them live again, but when Neil came out from behind he drums we all knew that was the end of the 'touring' Rush.

    • @charlienorton2337
      @charlienorton2337 2 роки тому +15

      @@johnmccallum7143 Who’s eric

    • @dreamstationguarilha4508
      @dreamstationguarilha4508 2 роки тому +12

      @@johnmccallum7143 who the eff is Eric?

  • @thezenitsufan1249
    @thezenitsufan1249 2 роки тому +12

    There will never be another drummer and songwriter like Professor Pratt

    • @kozmosis3486
      @kozmosis3486 Рік тому

      Peart*

    • @JusCuz410
      @JusCuz410 Рік тому +1

      Pratt was his nickname amongst Geddy (Dirk) & Alex (Lerxst).

  • @michaelsine5586
    @michaelsine5586 7 місяців тому +6

    Seeing Mr. Neil Peart run up front brought a tear and a smile to my heart. Thank you.

  • @ChipsA17
    @ChipsA17 Рік тому +12

    The surprise of Neil walking up on stage afterwards made me tear up a little. What a concert and what a band. I've been a Rush fan for as long as I can remember and the last hurrah of Rush will be in my memory forever. Thank you Alex, Geddy, Neil, and all the crew for putting on all the shows and making a memory that will forever be one of the best moments in my life.
    Rush fan for life!

  • @mookyyzed2216
    @mookyyzed2216 Рік тому +12

    Neil was such a huge influence to me. His lyrics spoke to the soul. Knowing that he never once came to front and center stage to take a bow and then seeing him do it here had me in tears immediately the 1st time i saw it, and still brings me to tears. These guys were the epitome of class.

  • @chris-thumper7205
    @chris-thumper7205 2 роки тому +17

    RIP Neil! The GOD of the drums. As a guitarist, I can say you were absolutely the best. This 3 band trio you were in were absolutely amazing. Nothing like it, or will ever become of it. Sad, but you were the best. You will live on brotha.

  • @G2MEDIAFACTS
    @G2MEDIAFACTS 8 місяців тому +3

    Still listening everyday.

  • @aaronmcfairlane9666
    @aaronmcfairlane9666 3 роки тому +41

    Never thought I would see 3 genius musicians perform with a unique sound ,I never thought I would see anyone like ginger baker from cream but Neil Peart is an equal ,when ginger done a 15 minute drum solo the ash off his cigarette never fell off which to me was crazy but no doubt Neil and ginger will discuss their talents to God

    • @PlaidDad
      @PlaidDad 3 роки тому +1

      I bet god is taking lessons from Neil.

    • @apieceofdirt4681
      @apieceofdirt4681 2 роки тому +3

      Neil didn’t believe in God. Neil wasn’t an equal to Ginger Baker. He was so many levels above him it’s not even funny.

    • @unclejackluminous1470
      @unclejackluminous1470 2 роки тому +2

      @@apieceofdirt4681 Neil was baptized and raised Catholic, and questioned the Church and Holy Scripture, fell away, especially after the deaths of Jackie and Selena.... Neil felt betrayed, which is the reason for the darker lyrics after that.
      Faith is incredibly complicated, so I can give a little wiggle room on Neil's...
      The Point, he was a good man and maybe a deathbed convert...
      No one really knows, but him and God.
      In the name of the Bassist and of the Guitarist and the World's Greatest Drummer
      Amen

    • @Stevo_Drums
      @Stevo_Drums 2 роки тому +3

      @@unclejackluminous1470
      Neil was not a person of faith, as much as your ilk would want to believe. He’s not with your god. He was too intelligent and logical to ever fall for such unsubstantiated woo. Same for Geddy. Alex is probably just as reasonable.

    • @unclejackluminous1470
      @unclejackluminous1470 2 роки тому

      @@Stevo_Drums I am SO GLAD that you're the final authority on such things! I have been searching for you my whole life, Lord Stevie B!
      All praise and honor and glory to our living savior and knower of all: Lord God, Stevie B
      Thank you for your wizz-dumb.
      Know it all jackazz.

  • @editorman2112
    @editorman2112 2 роки тому +23

    What a band. What a legacy. A major league rock act of the highest order.

  • @robertderkach650
    @robertderkach650 3 роки тому +25

    It was nice to meet your Mom awhile ago back in the 80's while she was in our community as I got a signed album during the time you were home visiting in Ontario 🙂Thx Neil for taking time to autograph my record album !

  • @FerryBambangIrawan
    @FerryBambangIrawan 2 роки тому +10

    never forget, maybe the first time the professor give applause to audience...... miss you mr. Peart....

  • @Luke-yr2yu
    @Luke-yr2yu 2 роки тому +14

    Eight bars of Garden Road at the very end. I'll bet that was one of the songs they played on their very first day together.

  • @mjf1036
    @mjf1036 7 місяців тому +2

    Neil never came out from behind the drum kit until this very last night. Did you see the smile on his face? What a moment. I am so glad it is saved and available for future generations of music lovers. ❤

  • @ugaais
    @ugaais Рік тому +6

    Three amazing musicians and friends…who wouldn’t want what they achieved while being so grateful and humble

  • @aldorosales4609
    @aldorosales4609 4 місяці тому +2

    6:15 that's the most beautiful image, a beautiful postal for history.
    Thank you RUSH... And thank you Professor Peart, you changed my life. ✨👀

  • @cypresscustoms
    @cypresscustoms 7 місяців тому +3

    What an absolutely amazing run for these three brilliant musicians. Got to see them numerous times from the early 90s through the last tour. Wish I could have been there for this final moment. Great memories I will cherish forever. Thank you Rush for getting me through the hard times and the good times.

  • @Matty0923
    @Matty0923 8 місяців тому +6

    What a great moment with Neil coming out to take a bow with Geddy and Alex!!!!

  • @mikep.9005
    @mikep.9005 5 місяців тому +1

    I miss them, my favorite band, only went to 5 of their concerts. I sure wish I went to more of them. They were so talented! 😢 😎

  • @revolvershalashaskaocelot1656
    @revolvershalashaskaocelot1656 2 роки тому +3

    One of the highlights of my life was attending this tour. Buy the ticket and see the show guys. Your heroes won’t be around forever!

    • @robertallen6710
      @robertallen6710 2 роки тому +1

      ...yep...Phoenix, Arizona was their 3rd to the last concert they ever did together...and my very first Rush concert!

  • @RUSHallthewayable
    @RUSHallthewayable 6 місяців тому +3

    😢 Miss those days. ❤

  • @donruiz4949
    @donruiz4949 7 місяців тому +3

    Rush will always be awesome...just awesome.

  • @shovelheadseven
    @shovelheadseven Рік тому +2

    With this left also an era of music that contributed greatly to be part of the generations to see them live and anticipate the release of album after album. That is no longer possible and forever an experience that was included in shaping some aspect of that which is positive in my life. Im speaking of Rush during the 70's and 80's. Those years mean the most to me. Signals, Moving Pictures, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, Hold Your Fire and Exit Stage Left, 2112, All The Worlds A Stage , Rush, Fly By Night, Permanent Waves, Hemispheres, Caress of Steel. Saw Them at the Forum on the Power Windows Tour. Took the bus on a school night.

  • @oswaldopierre1219
    @oswaldopierre1219 7 місяців тому +2

    Oh my Godness! Who could have ever thought it could have finished this way?? Neil was sick, he was still young and full of life. What an amazing way of playing his drum kit, despite of feeling so bad mentally and physically... I will love you guys till the rest of my life! Thanks so much for making us so happy! I am full of tears, and my heart hurts! You will never be forgotten! RIP NEIL!! I love you!

  • @Fred-vy1hm
    @Fred-vy1hm Рік тому +4

    This video elicits more tears from me than watching The Green Mile. Thanks for 40 great years. The greatest band ever.

  • @paulseano5100
    @paulseano5100 3 роки тому +27

    Thanks for sharing this footage. Such an enjoyable ride all those years. From a 10 year old kid hearing Rush “Chances” in the summer of ‘78 to seeing this final song performed. They finished well but, too soon. Farewell to Neil.
    Neil Peart University Alumni ( TM )

  • @Hound45
    @Hound45 8 місяців тому +1

    The first time I ever heard a Rush song was in high school 1979 and a great local band played 2112, the whole first side of the album. I pretty stoned and being a drummer was totally fixated on the drummer. I was totally blown away hearing the music for the first time. I later asked what music that was to a friend he replied ‘That’s Rush man!’. They became interwoven into the fabric of my life as I played in many bands for years. Each time I hear a Rush song, it takes me back to a specific moment in time. Thanks guys! RIP Neil, you were the bench mark all of us drummers aspired to hit. God Bless you.

  • @ARockyRock
    @ARockyRock Рік тому +3

    Looking at and listening to RUSH, I can't help but think about how tragic neil's life was.
    And throughout this whole tour he was in pain and didn't even want to do the tour to begin with but still did and kicked ass.
    I wasn't sure whether or not to feel bad for him but seeing the smile on his face as he stood between neil and geddy, I think I should just be happy for his legacy.

  • @richsackett3423
    @richsackett3423 7 місяців тому +2

    The high school gym set and the amps on school chairs like their first gigs is my favorite part.

  • @lucacastaldi3599
    @lucacastaldi3599 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks For Your Music... Bye from Italy.

  • @2KCamaroZ28SS
    @2KCamaroZ28SS 3 роки тому +11

    Those people watched history in the making. Wow!

  • @j0hnnykn0xv1lle
    @j0hnnykn0xv1lle 6 місяців тому +2

    I never got to meet Neil, it was a dream to do so. However on November 1, 1997, my friend Jason was working local crew for Rush in Milwaukee and we were driving over to the Bradley Center and a gentleman on a motorcycle pulled up next to us on 4th and Juneau and Jason says - "What if that was Neil." We laughed, no way. We pulled up in front of the Bradley Center and went in. This was 11am or 12. We walked the bowel of the arena to the back loading dock and as we turned the corner we see Neil laying on the floor changing the oil to the GS, the very cycle we saw moments ago. We shat. We pretended we were supposed to be there and stuck to the walls. Brutus was walking around back there in leathers. Neil at one point glanced over his shoulder at me curiously. We waited a minute or two and made a peaceful retreat. Daring not to ask for autographs. That was my brush with the legend and I'm happy enough that that happened. Wherever you are Neil. I hope you are at peace. Thank you for the memories the words and the music.

    • @tesones
      @tesones  6 місяців тому

      Great story! You were right next to the Ghost Rider & didn’t even know it, till L8tr!

    • @michelforest6329
      @michelforest6329 Місяць тому

      That must have been in 1996. Selena Peart died in August of 1997.

  • @nordvegfigg7746
    @nordvegfigg7746 2 місяці тому

    I saw them when they were playing Toronto high school gyms and bars with their original drummer, the late John Rutsey (b.1952-d.2008). I watched them go from bars to opening for big name acts, to them headlining Maple Leaf Gardens. Their prog/rock era, their more commercial FM friendly era, the tragic 90s where there was great doubt as to whether the band would continue or not. Their resurrection in the 2000's and their graceful exit with their best song from their very first album. They never sold out, they never gave it anything but their very best. So proud of these three hosers who stayed humble from start to finish.
    The greatest band Canada has ever produced, and one of the greatest bands of all-time.

  • @FreedomToRoam86
    @FreedomToRoam86 8 місяців тому +1

    Bittersweet moment, seeing Neil up there in the limelight finally. And then gone so soon afterwards. So glad my son and I finally saw them in Chicago during this tour!

  • @jrpaiva5875
    @jrpaiva5875 Рік тому +1

    Neil, I'm still living my own mourning... after all these years and I think it will last for a long time.

  • @kenbrown7477
    @kenbrown7477 3 місяці тому +2

    The perfect song for these guys to bow out. The end of an era. I sorely miss these guys.

  • @squamishfish
    @squamishfish 2 роки тому +8

    And back stage who was watching this , it was Danny Cary from Tool , Chad smith Red hot Chile peppers , , Tyler Hawkins Foo fighters, Stuart Copland from the Police , Jethro Tulls drummer Doane Perry, plus others All of came just to see Neil ,

    • @cochese95
      @cochese95 2 роки тому

      I had forgotten about this. This just adds to how special this performance was. A bunch of great drummers there to witness the last performance of one of the greatest ever.

  • @terencemcdonald7246
    @terencemcdonald7246 Рік тому +3

    Thank you to Grimsby Ontario Canada. For producing such great legendary rock artists for the world 🌍😊

  • @HAL_9000__
    @HAL_9000__ 2 місяці тому

    Just saw the 1974 live video of “Working Man”. Had to come here and see the last one.
    Rest in peace Neil. Rest in peace John. Thank you boys.

  • @MAXIMUSMINIMALIST
    @MAXIMUSMINIMALIST 8 місяців тому +8

    I spent tens of thousands of dollars going to a couple dozen shows on the last several tours and going back to MOVING PICTURES a total of 105 including thousands upon thousands upon thousands of dollars on front row broker tickets and I made it on the time machine DVD. My only regret is that I wasted the rest of my money on shelter and food instead of going to more RUSH concerts 😳😮

    • @brianlanders8028
      @brianlanders8028 6 місяців тому

      You can't live on Rush alone. 😂🤣🤣😂🤣

  • @ericagnew9251
    @ericagnew9251 День тому

    Just watch for the first time and I feel like crying RIP Neil😢

  • @viking_2112
    @viking_2112 Рік тому +2

    RIP Neil. Just such a shame you were unable to keep going and bring the tour over here to the UK. An emotional finale and a fitting farewell to my favourite band and drummer of all time

  • @dominicisnthere9687
    @dominicisnthere9687 8 місяців тому +1

    This was my 14th birthday. In another universe, i went to this show and it was the best day of my damn life. If only

  • @groundscoresteve4964
    @groundscoresteve4964 2 роки тому +5

    . . .and so, it ENDS where it BEGAN! With this GREAT CLASSIC, and Neil Peart SHOCKING EVERYONE (including Geddy!) by doing a CURTAIN CALL!!

  • @jamesbonato2836
    @jamesbonato2836 7 місяців тому +1

    Tears, tears, tears. They are streaming. I’m so moved beyond words. Perhaps Neil can articulate what I’m feeling from beyond the lighted stage. This is the core of what life is. I know that sounds ridiculous but fellow Rush fans know what I am trying to say. Ok, more tears now.

  • @user-hq7zb4en9f
    @user-hq7zb4en9f 8 днів тому

    Brings back the memories,😊 work my whole life, the song kept me in the rat race. No matter where I was at, no matter what task I was performing, the volume went to 10😊 and I took a break, thanks for the memories Rush

  • @bobcarn
    @bobcarn Рік тому +2

    What a great concert, and what a great joy to have been able to see so many of them over the decades.

  • @ssw77west
    @ssw77west 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you guys for all the great music and memories!

  • @nicholaswilkinson63
    @nicholaswilkinson63 3 роки тому +22

    I kind of wish there would have been a live DVD recorded and filmed for this as well. Time Stand Still doesn’t count.

    • @andrewklein2398
      @andrewklein2398 2 місяці тому

      I also wish there was pro shot footage of a signals concert. I also wish we could see Exit Stage Left in its entirety.

  • @doblegcanusee9311
    @doblegcanusee9311 Рік тому +2

    It's interesting to note their stage set up appears to be that of a band first starting out (amplifiers sitting on top of school chairs).

  • @Kidgloves1984
    @Kidgloves1984 Рік тому +2

    After all of Neil's personal loses for them to come back and finish a 40 year career just shows how devoted they were to their craft and fans..I hope to enjoy listening to Rush to the day I die! I love Rush!

  • @christineblack4654
    @christineblack4654 2 роки тому +2

    I love to watch them on dvd close up, I am in awe the hole time because as a guitar player they mesmerize me with there vertuosity.

  • @rick3747
    @rick3747 8 місяців тому

    I have been a Rush fan since 1976. I was 10 and I saw Rush and Kansas in 1976 and 1977. The energy, the fun and the vibe was fantastic during the 1 year before and after our bicentennial. 1976/1977 was all about Rush, Kansas and Peter Frampton.
    RIP Mr. Peart.

  • @montyrayza7220
    @montyrayza7220 Рік тому +1

    i love you guys - breaks my heart watching this incredible performance from a band that helped shape my life and my musicianship.
    RIP Sir Neil you will always be a monster as long as people exist !!!

  • @TheTruthseeker59
    @TheTruthseeker59 7 місяців тому

    my first concert rush, starcastle and max webster right before all the worlds a stage came out, blew this 15 year old kid away, i knew i had seen something special and to this day it is just as special today as it was back then, three of the greatest musicians in the history of music, thanks doesnt seem to be enough but thank you alex neil and geddy, your music and memories will last forever!

  • @AnalogKid82
    @AnalogKid82 2 роки тому +8

    That was the end of an era...

  • @jasonouellette2436
    @jasonouellette2436 2 роки тому +1

    I'm just so glad that I got to see them as many times as I did (17) and that those times were some of the best memories I have.

  • @markdeshong6323
    @markdeshong6323 8 місяців тому +1

    One of my favorite bands of all time !!

  • @RealOrigenDue
    @RealOrigenDue 11 місяців тому

    3… the number of times I saw Rush… the perfect number for the perfect trio, and my favorite band until the day I leave this earth and beyond.
    🙏❤️😋

  • @acommenter5184
    @acommenter5184 2 роки тому +1

    They've never been my favorite band, but nearly 50 years of listening to this song hasn't dimmed its appeal one bit.

  • @KM-ABZ
    @KM-ABZ 7 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic band.... Neil was one of the best drummers sadly missed....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @jonhowell5014
    @jonhowell5014 7 місяців тому +1

    Rush didn't improvise much, but Alex's lead here is next-level. Reminds me of seeing Neil Young live, staying with the song while also going off to new places nobody expected.
    I saw them 8 times, and I'm glad I made the effort.

  • @RUSHallthewayable
    @RUSHallthewayable 4 місяці тому

    Thank You so much RUSH. MY FAVORITE BAND and HEROES ❤❤💔😢

  • @shauntbarry
    @shauntbarry 2 роки тому +2

    So Sad. RIP The professor of the drumkit. Sorely missed

  • @RobertMichaelStewart
    @RobertMichaelStewart 8 місяців тому

    I was right there at Alex's side of the stage same view as the camera beside Neil.... Got to meet Alex Lifeson that night.... My 53rd Rush show.... Saw them the 1st time at the Forum in 1978.... Great memories!