@@karlshuler1011 RUSH is awesome...unique in there sound..they should have been in the Rock Hall Of Fame in this Americans opinion a long time ago...with many others who believe the same!!!
I do not care what anyone else says, but these 3 men are the best, the pinnacle, the standard of musicians. And Alex Lifeson, most under rated guitarists in history. 40 plus years of Prog greatest.
I would say the greatest band. I know the Beatles are there, but for the technical, melodic, and harmonic ability, Rush is better. Martin created so much of the brilliance of the Beatles, where as Rush used their producers as an addition as opposed to a necessity.
@@Lurch685 Relax there bud, playing technical does not result into a classic song. Tell me what band inspired more musicians than the Beatles? If you don't get the greatness of the Beatles, oh well...
Great video, thanks! You're so lucky to claim Rush 😁❤️ The most favourite memorable music experience of my life, was seeing Rush at the O2 arena in London, from one of the boxes. When Geddy sang 'Concert Hall' they brought the lights up and we could see the whole arena with their hands in the air, cheering. Truly unforgettable 🤟
Concert was officially called "Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto" but also known as SARSStock. It came about as a suggestion from the Rolling Stones to help revive Toronto's tourism economy after the SARS outbreak earlier in the year (of which Toronto was under a travel warning). It's estimated to have had a crowd of 450,000 to 500,000 people (it was held at Downsview Park - a former military base, so there was LOTS of space) Unfortunately, due to work commitments, I couldn't make it, but several friends did, and said it was amazing. Apparently, AC/DC put on the best show. Rush (per usual) was spectacular (especially for their hometown crowd!), and the Stones were awesome. Other notables were The Guess Who, The Tea Party (another AMAZING Canadian band - you NEED to check them out - especially a track called 'The River'), & Sam Roberts. There was also the inclusion of Justin Timberlake, which unfortunately drew the ire of the fans - they booed him for most of his set (and again when he joined the Stones) - I guess they were all expecting a 'rock' focused concert!! Anywho, great reaction! There's your history lesson.
I was there. When the crowd started boo'ing JT, Keith Richards basically gave the crowd crap! He stood up for JT wanting to be a part of it. Amazing energy. Amazing day. A newbie at the time, Sam Roberts was pretty amazing, AC/DC were the best! But everyone was fantastic!
Love how they take one of the Stone's more technical pieces and play it like it was nothing, then roll right into Spirit of Radio with it. Just amazing.
I often rewatch my favourite Kel reactions... this nearly wrecked me today, however. It takes awhile to get back to the joy of listening to a beloved musician who’s passed playing live... Layne & Chris still affect me. Neil will for a very long time, too. Rip beautiful soul... we miss you so very much ❤️
Kel-n-Rich love you guys~ I’ll get back to this one in time. I’m from Newfoundland, so, very proud of our Rush.❤️ In the meantime I’ll keep rewatching ELO & others... speaking of, I requested Do Ya in the request form on the site months ago but I’m not sure how it works anymore.🤷🏻♀️ I also requested an Extreme medley from the Freddie Mercury Tribute at the same time. It’s fantastic! I’ll try to figure it out again, lol. Thx for replying, sweet ones. You’re love is inspiring.❤️ including your love for your subs. ❤️ & xo fr NL
I am a huge fan of soooo many bands, and as a musician I respect a ton of great musicians! No matter how much I identify with the many influences I have, I still can never bring myself to credit a band for their musical prowess more than Rush. They are just some of the greatest musicians of all time, and they write complex music that moves so seamlessly. When most bands attempt to change time signatures a lot, it feels clunky or sudden, but never when Rush does it. So freaking smooth!
RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made. (Please do Kel a favor and play her the studio version)
I NEVER played to that MANY people. But, even playing to several hundred to 1,000 people - when they cheer and yell, you can feel it through your feet as the stage vibrates and it becomes a wind that hits you straight on! It's stunning! I remember seeing people in the crowd singing my own lyrics along with me. There are no words to describe that feeling! It's just amazing!
I played soccer at a big high school back in the 80's and can recall playing in a packed stadium with about 3000 people. The feeling is out of this world. Can't imagine what a crowd of this size would be like.
This has everything that makes live performance magical. A truly great song, musical virtuosity, and a band that works incredibly hard to please their audience while also enjoying themselves on stage.
What a national Canadian treasure you fine couple have ! I'm 53 , 1st heard them back in 81' rt after Moving Pictures was released ...been hooked since ! The 3 Kings are so good it should be illegal 😅 My Goodness we here in the States adore them ! my 11th time seeing them live was here in Tulsa , for the tour opening of R40 . EPIC & PRECIOUS to me personally , it was ☺ You do such a class job on your videos , thank you
I will be commenting further soon as I grew up with Rush in the Toronto area. It truly is fun to watch your reactions to my favourite band! They do take you on a roller coaster ride and you are getting me to put on my headphones and enjoy all over again. Thanx tons!
I was at this concert, and I am from Toronto. This concert was in 2003 and it was for the SARS epidemic that broke out in Toronto. The concert was held to quell fears about traveling to Toronto as far as tourism goes. The concert was headline by The Rolling Stone. Other notable bands included AC/DC and The Guess Who. Of interest, was all the legendary acts that participated at this benefit. The odd ball act was Justin Timberlake who got an afternoon slotting. Considering the legends that were to take the stage, people weren't happy that JT got a billing in the lineup. So when he came up to preform, people threw water bottles at him. I'm sure you might be able to find clips of him dodging bottles during his performance. Mick Jagger, felt sorry for him as asked him to preform one song with the Stones. Some in crowd didn't take kindly to that, and started throwing bottles at him. You might be able to find a clip of Keith Richards asking somebody in the crowd to punch the guy throwing the water bottle. When questioned about that Richards said; "I don't care about JT, it my guy I care about" LOL. Anyway, it was a great concert and I believe there was 450,000 people there. AC/DC stole the show but for me I went to see Rush. Never was a big Stones fan. By the way, this was a great reaction. I loved Kel gasp as she see the crowd, especially as they clapped in unison to the chorus (which is a staple for Spirit of the Radio). In regards to Peart, he uses both grips traditional and matching in performances.
The song was inspired by a radio station (CFGM) and its slogan "The Spirit of Radio" from the place where this concert took place... Toronto (at Downsview Park). By the way... the (SARS) concert had an attendance of 500,000. The first 150,000 tickets sold out and sold for less than $22. I remember when the concert turned into a free event. All this to tell the world that (despite what the world media was reporting) Toronto was not taken over by a SARS epidemic (it was pretty serious though). My niece was there.
Heya Kel n Rich. Ya boi Jack from Jacksonville here. Maiden truly was amazing, however, RUSH is my hands down All Time Favorite. And the reason I initially subbed to you guys. Been a fan since age 10 (and of course a drummer...lol) was privileged enough to see them 8 times. My love and respect for them is immeasurable. I'm sure Rich already knows it, but if Kel hasn't been introduced to Marathon, her ears would be ever grateful...🤗... Hope you're both doing well. Much love and continued success...🤘
Neil peart is one of my favorite drummers. I cherish his book Ghost Rider about his daughter dying in an accident and his wife dying from cancer a few months later...and his journey on "the healing road". I read it every anniversary of my daughter's passing. Also the song Ghost Rider
Was there ever a better live band than Rush? That is incredibly difficult music and to be that tight is just unreal. Saw them 5 times in the 80s and they were flawless every time
I was at that show. It was actually a sub-par performance by Rush standards. They had audio issues (Neil couldn't hear Alex for a while), had not been touring and only had a few weeks to rehearse and get back into performance shape. I still thought they were great. "Paint it Black" was the first time I'd ever heard Rush perform a cover. I was freaking out! AC/DC gave an amazing performance as well. They set the bar too high for the Stones to clear!
All very cool trivia. Thanks @Mr. Dioneo. We loved this performance at least. Unaware of anything else. The set was cool too. A bit odd, but certain there was a point to it. R
Hi! I was at this concert. Almost 500,000 people showed up. Show started at noon and ended after midnight with a huge fireworks show. it cost us $21.95 per ticket and we saw Rolling Stones, AC DC, Rush, Guess Who, Flaming Lips, Isley Brothers, Blue Rodeo, Sass Jordon, Justin Timberlake, Tea Party, Sam Roberts, Kathleen Edwards, Have Love will Travel with Jim Belushi and Dad Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd hosted the event. It was awesome day with 1/4 mile long barbeque and a hot sunny day. They only made 2 arrests the entire day. I managed to get a concert poster. A copy is now at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. They released a 2 DVD collection in the USA but i have a longer 3 DVD collection i picked up in Canada with more stuff. Biggest concert crowd ever in Canada.
450,000 - 500,000 people there watching 3 DUDES! I've played in front of 3000 at multi-band festivals like that a handful of times. I couldn't even BEGIN to imagine playing in front of 100+ times that number! That's just STUNNING!
It's been estimated that 450 000-500 000 people attended the concert, the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history. "Making modern music can still be open-hearted"
If you want to see a crowd that loves Rush, watch the recording of YYZ performed during Rush in Rio. You’ve got a crowd that does not speak English singing along to an instrumental piece. Gives me chills.
490,000 people in the audience. I was there! Rolling Sones idea (they particularly love Toronto), brought AC/DC with them from touring with them in Germany, The Guess Who, Isley Brothers...and The Blues Bros (Dan Aykroyd, a Torontonian, and Jim Belushi, John's brother). The Woodstock of my generation.
Someone probably said it already but this was a Free concert for our Hospital workers after SARS hit Toronto that year. The Rolling Stones, ACDC, Rush were the the top names to play this show. Every band played for free,Justin Timberlake was there as well. Downsview Park was filled to the brim with people. Great gesture by these great artists to do this for them.
Looking back with the post-Covid perspective, this concert took place after the SARS pandemic to show it was safe to be back in Toronto. the Stones were the headliners-hence Paint it Black tribute into. The Stones rehearsed every tour in Toronto and used their celebrity to show Toronto was safe.That is Downsview
I love Kel's reaction! It's wonderful to watch someone else fall in love with Rush! It reminds me of when this happened to me the first time for me in 1977. Keep it up!
The show was crazy, I worked security for it. Rush, AC-DC and The Stones on the same bill. Yowzers! Also: For shear crowd craziness watch any of Rush's Live In Rio.
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks", "Stars 4 SARS", "SARSStock", "SARSfest", "SARS-a-palooza", the "SARS concert", or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit Concert". Estimated to have between 450,000 and 500,000 people attending the concert, it is the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history, and one of the largest in North American history.
Rich, Neil started using traditional grip in the mid-90s, and recorded the entire Test For Echo album (1996) using that grip. Then, in the subsequent Test For Echo tour, and the tours afterward, he tended to use some of both grips. The more time passed, the less frequent you saw him use that grip in the live shows.
I started playing drums in the 70's because of Neil. Amazing talent and great lyricist. Of course being UA-cam, I have to add another name to the list : Jukka Nevalainen. He and Akane are excellent.
The Best 3 man band ever & we lost { Neil pearl } the drummer on 1-7-20. This band has written & played so many songs in the last 48 yrs. Great job done by these 3 Canadians *. .
Another great reaction! This was actually after he got with Freddy Gruber and started using traditional grip, but he would sometimes play old songs with match grip. Anything from Test For Echo though...he plays traditional. (If I'm not mistaken)
The Stones were so exhausted when they arrived at the 4 seasons hotel from Europe to do this one show. It was so hot ever there they said. And it was scorching hot at the SARS show and the Stones had only one quick chance to plan out what they would do, sound check, and see every artist there that begged to meet them. When they came into the hotel they walked straight to the bar and I had a drink with them. Rush is a great live band. Close to half a million people.
I was there too and I agree, Rush and AC/DC stole the show. Couldn't ask for better weather, hot, hot, hot and sunny. The Guess Who was right up there too, (in my opinion). I'll never forget they did the long version of their anti-American song, "American Woman" and everyone around me was singing it like it was the 2nd Canadian anthem. (Check out the video and the term "more cowbell" has a whole new meaning, LOL).
SARS was a contagious disease that was brought over from Asia and was very fatal and pretty much shut Toronto down back around that time. Their were travel advisories to Toronto and surrounding areas when that disease hit. This concert marked the beginning of the researgance. The Stones, AC/DC and Rush being the main acts but also supported by several other Canadian acts and even Justin Timberlake came out to perform.
@@cheripetty1805 It did not show in the States but for maybe one season. It's been awhile back and I don't know what channel or any back story. I stumbled across a show in progress and began watching. Next thing I'm hooked. Where to find more of this? Glad you mentioned TTPB. I'm going to look for them now.
@@rondohunter8966 I think it's all on Netflix. Recommend you start in Season 1 and enjoy. A Year passes like nothing with the Trailer Park Boys! The premise is these childhood friends decided to make a "Documentary" about their Daily Lives. How they had the money or ability to have filmmakers follow them around 24 hours/ day is never explained. The Rawness of the jerky camera movements perhaps a metaphor for their chaotic, dishevelled lifestyles? But it's all just a wild ride spending anytime with The Trailer Park Boys!
Absolutely!! Agree 100% Tens of thousands in a football stadium, singing along to a song with no lyrics. You'll never see a crowd get into it more than that.
My uncle used to always give me mixtapes he made, in the 80s, of Rush, Tom Petty, Scorpions, and Dio...oh and Def Leppard...still have them all...when I was 4/5 yrs old I was like”wtf is this, I want an action figure “...then at about 8/9 yrs old I did nothing but listen to those tapes...Jeff Beck was also one of the tapes he made me....and a Heart...I owe him a ton....Beck is why I play guitar
if I'm not mistaken now I could be wrong but I believe that particular show back in Canada had 142,000 people one of the biggest shows ever performed and they are national treasures in Canada they're actually worldwide treasures these guys were off the hook
Neil Peart is such an amazing drummer. His set looked minimal compared to other live concert footage I've seen. Kel'n'Rich, awesome selection of songs tonight. I know how I'll be spending the next hour and a half. Still waiting for the Fates Warning that our teased a couple of weeks ago, but it's all good.
You had the right info. This was Toronto Rocks, a benefit for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). This was the last big world illness issue, before corona. There was a bit of an issue in Toronto, and several acts who were scheduled to be here at the time cancelled their plans. Toronto had been under a World Health Orgnaization warning for most of the spring and summer, and was hurting due to the loss of tourism. Alberta beef was also sold at the show, as the beef industry had been hurt by accusations of mad cow disease. I was there with one of my best friends, along with an estimated 450.000 of so other folks. Tickets were cheap, like $20 bucks or so. Here's the lineup, copied from wikipedia: The concert opened in the afternoon with the Have Love Will Travel Revue (Aykroyd and James Belushi), Sam Roberts, Kathleen Edwards, La Chicane, The Tea Party, The Flaming Lips who invited artists from backstage to dance on stage with them dressed in fuzzy animal costumes, Sass Jordan, The Isley Brothers, and Blue Rodeo. Each band performed for 15-20 minutes. The second part of the concert began later in the afternoon and lasted into the night and included Justin Timberlake, The Guess Who, Rush, AC/DC, and The Rolling Stones, who performed a 90-minute set to end the concert.
Once upon a time there was a metal festival in Moskow in 1991. On that playlist was AC/DC Pantera Metallica etc. There was around 1,6 million people in that crowd, as it's said.
From this American, thank you Canada for sharing one of the greatest bands of all time with the world...... RUSH.
No problem
It makes up for Bieber.
We are glad to share them with you. Proud of our Canadian bands all of them.
@@karlshuler1011 RUSH is awesome...unique in there sound..they should have been in the Rock Hall Of Fame in this Americans opinion a long time ago...with many others who believe the same!!!
I'm pretty sure, America were the ones that helped them blow up. Before that Canada was mediocre in their support. I could be wrong though.
I do not care what anyone else says, but these 3 men are the best, the pinnacle, the standard of musicians. And Alex Lifeson, most under rated guitarists in history. 40 plus years of Prog greatest.
I would say the greatest band. I know the Beatles are there, but for the technical, melodic, and harmonic ability, Rush is better. Martin created so much of the brilliance of the Beatles, where as Rush used their producers as an addition as opposed to a necessity.
@@wordragon I have listened to way more Rush than The Beatles.
Alex Lifeson is the second most underrated gutarist in history. The most underrated is Gary Moore !
@@wordragon children can play Beatles music. Wildly overrated band.
@@Lurch685 Relax there bud, playing technical does not result into a classic song. Tell me what band inspired more musicians than the Beatles? If you don't get the greatness of the Beatles, oh well...
Neil Peart: Quite possibly the greatest drummer of all time.
PikaPresSMC1 I always think of 3- Neil Peart, John Bonham & Keith Moon. Pretty hard to beat those 3.
@@jimmm7339ki3456 Well, there was and is Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, Senri Kawaguchi, Akane Hirose too.
Nope - but he is very good.
@@kent-oveprestberg3578 Also Cozy Powell, Nicko McBrain, Lars Ulrich and many, many more.
@@ChrisPage68. Sorry, i can't agree about Lars Ulrich. But Cozy Powell is a world class drummer 👍
Neil and Geddy are acknowledged greats, and Alex never gets enough credit.
Absolutely -- Alex never gets enough credit!
Alex never gets enough credit EXCEPT by his peers. Real musicians know his talent.
Amen brother
One of the best. He shreds it in this song.
He gets recognition from musicians. Besides appreciating Rush as one of the best bands means he is by default one of the best.
Great video, thanks! You're so lucky to claim Rush 😁❤️ The most favourite memorable music experience of my life, was seeing Rush at the O2 arena in London, from one of the boxes. When Geddy sang 'Concert Hall' they brought the lights up and we could see the whole arena with their hands in the air, cheering. Truly unforgettable 🤟
Concert was officially called "Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto" but also known as SARSStock. It came about as a suggestion from the Rolling Stones to help revive Toronto's tourism economy after the SARS outbreak earlier in the year (of which Toronto was under a travel warning). It's estimated to have had a crowd of 450,000 to 500,000 people (it was held at Downsview Park - a former military base, so there was LOTS of space) Unfortunately, due to work commitments, I couldn't make it, but several friends did, and said it was amazing. Apparently, AC/DC put on the best show. Rush (per usual) was spectacular (especially for their hometown crowd!), and the Stones were awesome. Other notables were The Guess Who, The Tea Party (another AMAZING Canadian band - you NEED to check them out - especially a track called 'The River'), & Sam Roberts. There was also the inclusion of Justin Timberlake, which unfortunately drew the ire of the fans - they booed him for most of his set (and again when he joined the Stones) - I guess they were all expecting a 'rock' focused concert!! Anywho, great reaction! There's your history lesson.
I was there. When the crowd started boo'ing JT, Keith Richards basically gave the crowd crap! He stood up for JT wanting to be a part of it. Amazing energy. Amazing day. A newbie at the time, Sam Roberts was pretty amazing, AC/DC were the best! But everyone was fantastic!
Rush has never gotten the respect they deserve. Forty years on still one of my all time favorites.
Love how they take one of the Stone's more technical pieces and play it like it was nothing, then roll right into Spirit of Radio with it. Just amazing.
Because there isn't much technicality involved with the stones.
So much joy on Kel's face. You can never go wrong with Rush!
Excellent choice of band: Rush is such an influential force.
This band changed my life and my first concert of them in 1981, started a lifelong appreciation of them. Kudos for picking it !
When Geddy is thanking Toronto for coming out to support the festival, from the looks of that crowd, he clearly really means THE WHOLE CITY! :D
I often rewatch my favourite Kel reactions... this nearly wrecked me today, however.
It takes awhile to get back to the joy of listening to a beloved musician who’s passed playing live... Layne & Chris still affect me. Neil will for a very long time, too.
Rip beautiful soul... we miss you so very much ❤️
We understand. Very tough one to swallow. So talented. So young. So unfair.
Kel-n-Rich love you guys~ I’ll get back to this one in time. I’m from Newfoundland, so, very proud of our Rush.❤️
In the meantime I’ll keep rewatching ELO & others...
speaking of, I requested Do Ya in the request form on the site months ago but I’m not sure how it works anymore.🤷🏻♀️ I also requested an Extreme medley from the Freddie Mercury Tribute at the same time. It’s fantastic!
I’ll try to figure it out again, lol.
Thx for replying, sweet ones. You’re love is inspiring.❤️ including your love for your subs. ❤️ & xo fr NL
I was an RN at Sunnybrook in Toronto during SARS. All health care workers were given free tickets and the shows were outstanding.
I am a huge fan of soooo many bands, and as a musician I respect a ton of great musicians! No matter how much I identify with the many influences I have, I still can never bring myself to credit a band for their musical prowess more than Rush. They are just some of the greatest musicians of all time, and they write complex music that moves so seamlessly. When most bands attempt to change time signatures a lot, it feels clunky or sudden, but never when Rush does it. So freaking smooth!
RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
(Please do Kel a favor and play her the studio version)
Only one perfectionist... this I know for certain.
@@idonoywantthisaccount7675 Only what you think.... That's for "certain".
Rush kicks ass! They are all such great musicians and composers.
I was there in front of Geddy . There were over half million people there in Downsview Park Toronto!
Yea Geddy mentions in the video that they were in their home town, which is Toronto. Also what the song YYZ stands for is the Toronto airport.
I was there, what a day!
I believe I stand corrected on my earlier assumption of $142,000 nearly a half a million that is incredible
I NEVER played to that MANY people. But, even playing to several hundred to 1,000 people - when they cheer and yell, you can feel it through your feet as the stage vibrates and it becomes a wind that hits you straight on! It's stunning! I remember seeing people in the crowd singing my own lyrics along with me. There are no words to describe that feeling! It's just amazing!
I played soccer at a big high school back in the 80's and can recall playing in a packed stadium with about 3000 people. The feeling is out of this world. Can't imagine what a crowd of this size would be like.
Rush, my all time favorite, the Permanent Waves tour was my very first concert at 15, .38 Special opened and I have loved Rush ever since
This has everything that makes live performance magical. A truly great song, musical virtuosity, and a band that works incredibly hard to please their audience while also enjoying themselves on stage.
Neil, Alex and Geddy are freaking untouchable!!! And this is my favorite song of theirs. Thank you for sharing :)
You were right about it being a SARS benefit with Stones headlining. Estimated 500,000 people there!
@Putting on the foil That sounds NUTS. Awesome though. Awe-inspiring size of the crowd there.
What a national Canadian treasure you fine couple have ! I'm 53 , 1st heard them back in 81' rt after Moving Pictures was released ...been hooked since ! The 3 Kings are so good it should be illegal 😅 My Goodness we here in the States adore them ! my 11th time seeing them live was here in Tulsa , for the tour opening of R40 . EPIC & PRECIOUS to me personally , it was ☺ You do such a class job on your videos , thank you
Well done , Kell got it I had tears in my eyes watching her reaction to Alex's solo. That's one of my favorite solos ever.
I will be commenting further soon as I grew up with Rush in the Toronto area. It truly is fun to watch your reactions to my favourite band! They do take you on a roller coaster ride and you are getting me to put on my headphones and enjoy all over again. Thanx tons!
I don’t know why but I always tear up listening to this song live! Always!
Three guys sounding like a full orchestra....Simply amazing.
We need more Rush. Can't remember what you have don't so how about Freewill
This wasn’t originally intended as a single but a Montreal DJ kept playing it and it exploded across Canada and then into the US. Love it.
Had the joy of seeing these guys on the the Spirit of the Radio, 'Moving Pictures tour' Hammersmith London 1980......happy days
Kel "Look at all those people" I would bet 99% knew the words to this song!
There are few that can call themselves the best.
Rush is among them. Great video, Kel knows.
Love to see Kel react to the studio version of 'The Spirit of Radio'.
She'll wonder where all the people went.
I was at this concert, and I am from Toronto. This concert was in 2003 and it was for the SARS epidemic that broke out in Toronto. The concert was held to quell fears about traveling to Toronto as far as tourism goes. The concert was headline by The Rolling Stone. Other notable bands included AC/DC and The Guess Who. Of interest, was all the legendary acts that participated at this benefit. The odd ball act was Justin Timberlake who got an afternoon slotting. Considering the legends that were to take the stage, people weren't happy that JT got a billing in the lineup. So when he came up to preform, people threw water bottles at him. I'm sure you might be able to find clips of him dodging bottles during his performance. Mick Jagger, felt sorry for him as asked him to preform one song with the Stones. Some in crowd didn't take kindly to that, and started throwing bottles at him. You might be able to find a clip of Keith Richards asking somebody in the crowd to punch the guy throwing the water bottle. When questioned about that Richards said; "I don't care about JT, it my guy I care about" LOL. Anyway, it was a great concert and I believe there was 450,000 people there. AC/DC stole the show but for me I went to see Rush. Never was a big Stones fan.
By the way, this was a great reaction. I loved Kel gasp as she see the crowd, especially as they clapped in unison to the chorus (which is a staple for Spirit of the Radio). In regards to Peart, he uses both grips traditional and matching in performances.
The song was inspired by a radio station (CFGM) and its slogan "The Spirit of Radio" from the place where this concert took place... Toronto (at Downsview Park). By the way... the (SARS) concert had an attendance of 500,000. The first 150,000 tickets sold out and sold for less than $22. I remember when the concert turned into a free event. All this to tell the world that (despite what the world media was reporting) Toronto was not taken over by a SARS epidemic (it was pretty serious though). My niece was there.
Think about it. Only 3 people in the band making all that sound coming out! Outstanding!🇨🇦
Heya Kel n Rich. Ya boi Jack from Jacksonville here. Maiden truly was amazing, however, RUSH is my hands down All Time Favorite. And the reason I initially subbed to you guys. Been a fan since age 10 (and of course a drummer...lol) was privileged enough to see them 8 times. My love and respect for them is immeasurable. I'm sure Rich already knows it, but if Kel hasn't been introduced to Marathon, her ears would be ever grateful...🤗... Hope you're both doing well. Much love and continued success...🤘
Neil peart is one of my favorite drummers. I cherish his book Ghost Rider about his daughter dying in an accident and his wife dying from cancer a few months later...and his journey on "the healing road". I read it every anniversary of my daughter's passing. Also the song Ghost Rider
Was there ever a better live band than Rush? That is incredibly difficult music and to be that tight is just unreal. Saw them 5 times in the 80s and they were flawless every time
RUSH are zen masters of rock! Incredible musicianship!
Thanks for another RUSH song.
500,000 people rocked this event of rock stars great choice ✌️✌️
Having another bad day came for a smile and some joy. You always deliver thank you!
This was a sars benefit. Headlined by the stones this the tribute. Mine and my wife’s first outing after our first baby.
I had tickets to this show but couldn't get the day off work!!!! Oh well, I saw them 27 times over 40 years!! The best!!
I would have called in dead.. lol
I was at that show. It was actually a sub-par performance by Rush standards. They had audio issues (Neil couldn't hear Alex for a while), had not been touring and only had a few weeks to rehearse and get back into performance shape. I still thought they were great. "Paint it Black" was the first time I'd ever heard Rush perform a cover. I was freaking out!
AC/DC gave an amazing performance as well. They set the bar too high for the Stones to clear!
All very cool trivia. Thanks @Mr. Dioneo. We loved this performance at least. Unaware of anything else. The set was cool too. A bit odd, but certain there was a point to it. R
Hi! I was at this concert. Almost 500,000 people showed up. Show started at noon and ended after midnight with a huge fireworks show. it cost us $21.95 per ticket and we saw Rolling Stones, AC DC, Rush, Guess Who, Flaming Lips, Isley Brothers, Blue Rodeo, Sass Jordon, Justin Timberlake, Tea Party, Sam Roberts, Kathleen Edwards, Have Love will Travel with Jim Belushi and Dad Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd hosted the event. It was awesome day with 1/4 mile long barbeque and a hot sunny day. They only made 2 arrests the entire day. I managed to get a concert poster. A copy is now at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. They released a 2 DVD collection in the USA but i have a longer 3 DVD collection i picked up in Canada with more stuff. Biggest concert crowd ever in Canada.
450,000 - 500,000 people there watching 3 DUDES! I've played in front of 3000 at multi-band festivals like that a handful of times. I couldn't even BEGIN to imagine playing in front of 100+ times that number! That's just STUNNING!
I got to sit third row in a Rush arena show for the Power Windows Tour way back in the day in Houston. What a great live band!
Would have been the SARS relief concert in 2003....one big party that day
I am a teenager again, at Bolton Art College, when Permanent Waves came out. Finally got to see them in the Mid 00s, Epic!
It's been estimated that 450 000-500 000 people attended the concert, the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history. "Making modern music can still be open-hearted"
I love the the look Geddy gives Alex during and after the solo, "Yeah, tear it up Lerxst!"
I had seen this before. so glad y'all loved it! thanks for posting:)
If you want to see a crowd that loves Rush, watch the recording of YYZ performed during Rush in Rio. You’ve got a crowd that does not speak English singing along to an instrumental piece. Gives me chills.
What does half a million people look like: this! Long time Rush fan. Part of my top five of all time.
490,000 people in the audience.
I was there!
Rolling Sones idea (they particularly love Toronto), brought AC/DC with them from touring with them in Germany, The Guess Who, Isley Brothers...and The Blues Bros (Dan Aykroyd, a Torontonian, and Jim Belushi, John's brother).
The Woodstock of my generation.
Someone probably said it already but this was a Free concert for our Hospital workers after SARS hit Toronto that year. The Rolling Stones, ACDC, Rush were the the top names to play this show. Every band played for free,Justin Timberlake was there as well. Downsview Park was filled to the brim with people. Great gesture by these great artists to do this for them.
Looking back with the post-Covid perspective, this concert took place after the SARS pandemic to show it was safe to be back in Toronto. the Stones were the headliners-hence Paint it Black tribute into. The Stones rehearsed every tour in Toronto and used their celebrity to show Toronto was safe.That is Downsview
I love Kel's reaction! It's wonderful to watch someone else fall in love with Rush! It reminds me of when this happened to me the first time for me in 1977. Keep it up!
The show was crazy, I worked security for it. Rush, AC-DC and The Stones on the same bill. Yowzers!
Also: For shear crowd craziness watch any of Rush's Live In Rio.
I was there at SARS in Toronto and it was AMAZING! 😎🎼🎶🎵🍔🇨🇦
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks", "Stars 4 SARS", "SARSStock", "SARSfest", "SARS-a-palooza", the "SARS concert", or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit Concert". Estimated to have between 450,000 and 500,000 people attending the concert, it is the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history, and one of the largest in North American history.
Rich, Neil started using traditional grip in the mid-90s, and recorded the entire Test For Echo album (1996) using that grip. Then, in the subsequent Test For Echo tour, and the tours afterward, he tended to use some of both grips. The more time passed, the less frequent you saw him use that grip in the live shows.
I started playing drums in the 70's because of Neil. Amazing talent and great lyricist. Of course being UA-cam, I have to add another name to the list : Jukka Nevalainen. He and Akane are excellent.
Alex is such an amazing guitar player!
The Best 3 man band ever & we lost { Neil pearl } the drummer on 1-7-20. This band has written & played so many songs in the last 48 yrs. Great job done by these 3 Canadians *. .
Another great reaction! This was actually after he got with Freddy Gruber and started using traditional grip, but he would sometimes play old songs with match grip. Anything from Test For Echo though...he plays traditional. (If I'm not mistaken)
I've seen this song live personally on MANY occasions. Cherished memories.
I was there! What a great show. Rush, AC/DC, Rolling Stones and more. Rush and AC/DC totally stole the show from the Stones.
The Stones were so exhausted when they arrived at the 4 seasons hotel from Europe to do this one show. It was so hot ever there they said. And it was scorching hot at the SARS show and the Stones had only one quick chance to plan out what they would do, sound check, and see every artist there that begged to meet them. When they came into the hotel they walked straight to the bar and I had a drink with them. Rush is a great live band. Close to half a million people.
I was there too and I agree, Rush and AC/DC stole the show. Couldn't ask for better weather, hot, hot, hot and sunny. The Guess Who was right up there too, (in my opinion). I'll never forget they did the long version of their anti-American song, "American Woman" and everyone around me was singing it like it was the 2nd Canadian anthem. (Check out the video and the term "more cowbell" has a whole new meaning, LOL).
Was there it was the first concert I took my son to.
Such a great song. Always makes me smile!
I was at the last show, of that tour. It's one of the best shows I have been to.
SARS was a contagious disease that was brought over from Asia and was very fatal and pretty much shut Toronto down back around that time. Their were travel advisories to Toronto and surrounding areas when that disease hit. This concert marked the beginning of the researgance. The Stones, AC/DC and Rush being the main acts but also supported by several other Canadian acts and even Justin Timberlake came out to perform.
sass jordan was solid.Seen her a few times. Chick can bring it.
Rush is a Canadian treasure. As an American, I covet this band and Trailer Park Boys! 🤘
Damn haven't heard of Trailer Park Boys in a long time.
Ricky, Julian and Bubbles Salute You!
@@cheripetty1805 It did not show in the States but for maybe one season. It's been awhile back and I don't know what channel or any back story. I stumbled across a show in progress and began watching. Next thing I'm hooked. Where to find more of this? Glad you mentioned TTPB. I'm going to look for them now.
@@rondohunter8966 I think it's all on Netflix.
Recommend you start in Season 1 and enjoy.
A Year passes like nothing with the Trailer Park Boys!
The premise is these childhood friends decided to make a "Documentary" about their Daily Lives. How they had the money or ability to have filmmakers follow them around 24 hours/ day is never explained. The Rawness of the jerky camera movements perhaps a metaphor for their chaotic, dishevelled lifestyles?
But it's all just a wild ride spending anytime with The Trailer Park Boys!
@@cheripetty1805 That's what I remember. I'll wear out YT first to mine their library to see what I can find.
RIP Niel 🙏 , such a lovely man and a genius drummer and lyricist. X
Yeah! My favorite band! Thanks. Love this channel.
For the love of all things right, please do a reaction from YYZ from Rush in Rio. So worth it just for watching the crowd get so into it!
Absolutely!! Agree 100% Tens of thousands in a football stadium, singing along to a song with no lyrics. You'll never see a crowd get into it more than that.
My uncle used to always give me mixtapes he made, in the 80s, of Rush, Tom Petty, Scorpions, and Dio...oh and Def Leppard...still have them all...when I was 4/5 yrs old I was like”wtf is this, I want an action figure “...then at about 8/9 yrs old I did nothing but listen to those tapes...Jeff Beck was also one of the tapes he made me....and a Heart...I owe him a ton....Beck is why I play guitar
I am always impressed with thier lyrics.
Geddy and Alex grew up not many miles east of where this concert was held. They met in middle school.
That has to be half the population of Canada! God bless them for creating Rush!
Love, Love, Love RUSH!!
the look of joyfulness on Geddy's face makes me think he enjoys making music as much as we enjoy listening to it.
Great group!! 💜 rocking song!!
if I'm not mistaken now I could be wrong but I believe that particular show back in Canada had 142,000 people one of the biggest shows ever performed and they are national treasures in Canada they're actually worldwide treasures these guys were off the hook
This is my favorite version of Alex's solo.
So RAW!
Goosebumps and tears....
Godspeed Neil!
Kell" Dont turn it off" love it! And then " Lets welcome to the stage AC/DC" Thats what im talking about, Whats better then that!
This was Neil Peart first concert back after his daughter dying in a car accident - Rush hadn't played together in over a year
I saw Rush 5 times. A three piece that sounded like 6 guys. Always a great show.
Great reaction, especially to the crowd. Has Kel seen Queen's performance at Live Aid, i think she would really appreciate it.
Rush never ceases to amaze!
I'm 63 and this teared me up...
LIVE--- the only way to enjoy & understand the greatness of their music.#imissthisalot
Neil Peart is such an amazing drummer. His set looked minimal compared to other live concert footage I've seen.
Kel'n'Rich, awesome selection of songs tonight. I know how I'll be spending the next hour and a half. Still waiting for the Fates Warning that our teased a couple of weeks ago, but it's all good.
You had the right info. This was Toronto Rocks, a benefit for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). This was the last big world illness issue, before corona. There was a bit of an issue in Toronto, and several acts who were scheduled to be here at the time cancelled their plans. Toronto had been under a World Health Orgnaization warning for most of the spring and summer, and was hurting due to the loss of tourism. Alberta beef was also sold at the show, as the beef industry had been hurt by accusations of mad cow disease. I was there with one of my best friends, along with an estimated 450.000 of so other folks. Tickets were cheap, like $20 bucks or so.
Here's the lineup, copied from wikipedia:
The concert opened in the afternoon with the Have Love Will Travel Revue (Aykroyd and James Belushi), Sam Roberts, Kathleen Edwards, La Chicane, The Tea Party, The Flaming Lips who invited artists from backstage to dance on stage with them dressed in fuzzy animal costumes, Sass Jordan, The Isley Brothers, and Blue Rodeo. Each band performed for 15-20 minutes. The second part of the concert began later in the afternoon and lasted into the night and included Justin Timberlake, The Guess Who, Rush, AC/DC, and The Rolling Stones, who performed a 90-minute set to end the concert.
The Spirit of Radio is my favorite Rush song.
Once upon a time there was a metal festival in Moskow in 1991.
On that playlist was AC/DC Pantera Metallica etc.
There was around 1,6 million people in that crowd, as it's said.