OT: A Little RUSH PR

[NealIsGod]

Stole this from the front page. Interesting stuff about how many records they've sold.

A LITTLE RUSH PR:
Some of the press releases I get sent are laughable in their content and over the top overtures about the artist they are attempting to promote. I got another good one today, but in this case it's all true and I love the band, so over the PR people!
5 Things You May Not Know About Rush
1. The Canadian power trio have sold MORE records in the U.S. than The Police, The Who, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Paul Simon, R.E.M....do I really need to go on here, people? (source RIAA.com)
2. Rush was named "Group of the Millennium" by the Harvard National Lampoon (and Harvard kids are WICKED smart).
3. Rush has 2 annual, international fan conventions (RushCon and EuCon). Highly doubtful we'll see BritneyCon or J-LoFest anytime soon.
4. ***The New Rush album Snakes + Arrows hits stores May 1ST!!!*** (#4 is always reserved for shameless promotion).
5. We conducted an empirically-extensive, painstakingly-performed, no-one-held-at-gunpoint poll, backed by science, reason, logic and one thunderous drumbeat, the result of which demonstrated without question or doubt that Rush Rules (...ah, you knew that one already).
Rush - Snakes + Arrows - Release Date May 1, 2007.
Go to www.rush.com to hear the new single Far Cry - or here via Windows Media: streamos.atlrec.com/wmedia/atlantic/rush/farcry/farycry_radio.wax.

[Saint John]

Stole this from the front page. Interesting stuff about how many records they've sold.

A LITTLE RUSH PR:
Some of the press releases I get sent are laughable in their content and over the top overtures about the artist they are attempting to promote. I got another good one today, but in this case it's all true and I love the band, so over the PR people!
5 Things You May Not Know About Rush
1. The Canadian power trio have sold MORE records in the U.S. than The Police, The Who, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Paul Simon, R.E.M....do I really need to go on here, people? (source RIAA.com)
2. Rush was named "Group of the Millennium" by the Harvard National Lampoon (and Harvard kids are WICKED smart).
3. Rush has 2 annual, international fan conventions (RushCon and EuCon). Highly doubtful we'll see BritneyCon or J-LoFest anytime soon.
4. ***The New Rush album Snakes + Arrows hits stores May 1ST!!!*** (#4 is always reserved for shameless promotion).
5. We conducted an empirically-extensive, painstakingly-performed, no-one-held-at-gunpoint poll, backed by science, reason, logic and one thunderous drumbeat, the result of which demonstrated without question or doubt that Rush Rules (...ah, you knew that one already).
Rush - Snakes + Arrows - Release Date May 1, 2007.
Go to www.rush.com to hear the new single Far Cry - or here via Windows Media: streamos.atlrec.com/wmedia/atlantic/rush/farcry/farycry_radio.wax.

6. Rush sucks...period. That dude's voice is shrill and difficult to listen to.

[NealIsGod]

6. Rush sucks...period. That dude's voice is shrill and difficult to listen to.

OK, Deano.

[Saint John]

6. Rush sucks...period. That dude's voice is shrill and difficult to listen to.

OK, Deano.

Deano hates them too? Good...more ammo against that collection of shit bums. While I understand that Peart is great, nothing in the Rush catalog really stands out all that much as it pertains to his drumming. But I've seen some of his solos and they're jaw dropping...much like Smitty's.

[Ratgirl]

6. Rush sucks...period. That dude's voice is shrill and difficult to listen to.

OK, Deano.

Sorry, I dont care for them either. (no throwing tomatoes either please)

[Rockindeano]

Fuck Rush. Geddy Lee is Kevin Cronin on Roids.

[FormerJrnyFan]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

[Rockindeano]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Saw Yes open for Journey in Calif in 2003. A bunch of geritols lookin for a bed is what this shit band looked like on stage. They suck ass too.

[Saint John]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

[Moon Beam]

6. Rush sucks...period. That dude's voice is shrill and difficult to listen to.

I now loath you from a whole new level.

[Rockindeano]

I know loath you from a whole new level.

It's loathe, NOT loath. Dumbass.

[JrnyScarab]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

You crack addicts need to get with the program. Yes, Geddy's voice is screechy, but come on - Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions. I could go on and on listing great tracks. One of the most unique sounding bands out there. I got over Geddy's voice after I heard the great playing by the band. And you only like one Zep song! What DO you like besides Journey, Justin Timberlake?

Ed

[RedWingFan]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

I wouldn't go so far as saying Rush sucks. But it always pissed me off that they got more props than April Wine. April Wine is Canada's best

[Rockindeano]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

I wouldn't go so far as saying Rush sucks. But it always pissed me off that they got more props than April Wine. April Wine is Canada's best

Excuse me? BA has sold more than any Canadian artist, easily.

April Wine? WTF is that? Hey I know, let's call our band February Soda?

[RedWingFan]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

I wouldn't go so far as saying Rush sucks. But it always pissed me off that they got more props than April Wine. April Wine is Canada's best

Excuse me? BA has sold more than any Canadian artist, easily.

April Wine? WTF is that? Hey I know, let's call our band February Soda?

I like BA. I was talking more in terms of bands. Waking up the Neighbors was great...18 til I die was good...The next one he did the duet with a "Spice Girl" ughh. His latest is just okay... Room Service is a strong song.
April Wine had some great stuff in the 70's. Give a listen to "Don't Push Me Around". Didn't sell, but a great tune anyway

[Moon Beam]

I know loath you from a whole new level.

It's loathe, NOT loath. Dumbass.

Damn!, it's also now not know but I grabbed that one.
You fuckers are to fast for me.

[RedWingFan]

I know loath you from a whole new level.

It's loathe, NOT loath. Dumbass.

Damn!, it's also now not know but I grabbed that one.

Okay Moonie, what the hell does this mean?

[FormerJrnyFan]

April Wine? WTF is that? Hey I know, let's call our band February Soda?

Ummm... wine vs. soda??? No-brainer

[RedWingFan]

April Wine? WTF is that?

Dude a few years back I was working with this young girl. And asked her if she knew who April Wine was. She stood there and thought a minute and says, "a porn star?" I laughed my ass off

[Rockindeano]

Damn!, it's also now not know but I grabbed that one.
You fuckers are to fast for me.

Actually, it would be,

"You fuckers are too fast for me."

[Moon Beam]

Damn!, it's also now not know but I grabbed that one.
You fuckers are to fast for me.

Actually, it would be,

"You fuckers are too fast for me."

Go ahead Dean'o, rub salt in the wound.
Ugh!!!!!

[Tom Jrnyfn]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

You crack addicts need to get with the program. Yes, Geddy's voice is screechy, but come on - Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions. I could go on and on listing great tracks. One of the most unique sounding bands out there. I got over Geddy's voice after I heard the great playing by the band. And you only like one Zep song! What DO you like besides Journey, Justin Timberlake?

Ed

I was a causal fan of Rush, but after buying R 30, I'm looking forward to seeing them this summer.If you can get pass geddy's voice, they're pretty damn good. Pert is one of the best and Alex Lifeson is a good player.

My kid is really digging Alex's playing. He's looking forward to the show this summer.

Journey is my ATF, but they need to Improve their production. Since Neal is part owner of Nocturne, (or is he still?) why don't they have a better stage show?

[JrnyScarab]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

I wouldn't go so far as saying Rush sucks. But it always pissed me off that they got more props than April Wine. April Wine is Canada's best

I was in a cover band in the 80's and we actually did an April Wine song called Crash & Burn. I have an mp3 of us playing it if I could figure out how to share it.

Ed

[Rick]

Rush is one of my favorite bands. They have a very unique sound of their own. Geddy's voice is pretty shrilly at times but over all, they have put out some excellent music. Red Barchetta always makes me want to drive too fast, and tunes like The Spirit of Radio, Freewill and Limelight are great as well.

[RedWingFan]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

I wouldn't go so far as saying Rush sucks. But it always pissed me off that they got more props than April Wine. April Wine is Canada's best

I was in a cover band in the 80's and we actually did an April Wine song called Crash & Burn. I have an mp3 of us playing it if I could figure out how to share it.

Ed

Off of "Nature of the Beast" Not my favorite AW song, but good.

[Rockindeano]

You Rush fans DO know they ripped off Journey right?

[JrnyScarab]

No Rush, Yes or even Led Zep for me

Couldn't agree more. 3 bands whose popularity always had me shaking my head. Their music is pure shit. From Zep. I like "Trampled Under Foot" from Yes I like nothing...not 1 fuckin' song, and from Rush I like "The Temples Of Syrinx". Other than that, pure garbage.

I wouldn't go so far as saying Rush sucks. But it always pissed me off that they got more props than April Wine. April Wine is Canada's best

I was in a cover band in the 80's and we actually did an April Wine song called Crash & Burn. I have an mp3 of us playing it if I could figure out how to share it.

Ed

Off of "Nature of the Beast" Not my favorite AW song, but good.

We played lots of Metal and that song was pretty heavy!

[Andrew]

You Rush fans DO know they ripped off Journey right?

Now I have heard it all!!!!!!!!!

[JrnyScarab]

You Rush fans DO know they ripped off Journey right?

Yeah, Yeah I know, Part of Tom Sawyer sounds like one of their early songs and Kansas ripped them off too. Maybe the should apologize and bow down and learn to write their own songs, right?

[Rockindeano]

You Rush fans DO know they ripped off Journey right?

Now I have heard it all!!!!!!!!!

Shall I embarrass you publicly or privately? Being that you just called me out for poking fun (no pun intended), at Lou Gramm, I will call you out now.

Neal Schon himself has said this publicly, in fact before a show last year on the 30th yr tour. Nickel and Dime was ripped by Rush.

Andrew, please research before you make a tit of yourself