Why aren't Rush in the RRHOF

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  • mindi
    mindi Posts: 1,862
    g under p wrote:
    Another reason why I love RUSH is because they're a TRIO. For 3 people they sure can make a lot of beautiful (((((NOISE))))). Like the Police, Nirvana, State Radio and PRONG.

    Anyone else know any other TRIOS???

    Peace
    And they have been together so long. And seem to get along pretty good, unlike a lot of bands who fight all the time and break up.
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  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
    mindi wrote:
    And they have been together so long. And seem to get along pretty good, unlike a lot of bands who fight all the time and break up.

    http://www.rushbackstage.com/store/assets/images/products/rush/MensApparel/RUGP301001L.jpg
    http://www.rushbackstage.com/store/assets/images/products/rush/MensApparel/RUGP301001A1L.jpg

    Today in the mail I just received my g under p t-shirt. As a youth I originally got one for the 1984 Tour only difference it went from a m-xl and no Tour dates on the back. Some knucklehead at the show tried to snatch it from me. I chased him down and he paid the price for sure, he just didn't understand.

    I'll wear it with pride.

    Peace
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  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    PissBottleMan wrote:
    Like them or not (and I side on the argument that they're overplayed on commercial radio)...they are an extremely influential band.

    Most drummers I talk with almost always cite Neil Peart as an influence.

    I've also been told that they have a lot of great albums. Personally, it doesn't click with me, but I can't deny their place in rock history.

    PBM

    Agreed with everything you have said. Rush just never personally clicked with me, but according to my friend, they are one of those bands that I really have to see live to "get it" as far as their music is concerned. yeah, Neil pert is listed as an influence of probably the majority of drummers out there in bands. I'd say same goes for John Bonham, and Keith Moon.
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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I just saw them last night and holy shit. I have never seen such an amazing display of musicianship in my life, anywhere (I've seen Clapton as well as Bill Bruford) and holy shit. SOOOOOOOO tight.
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  • Blind Melon
    Blind Melon Posts: 911
    Guster used to be a trio.
    Blink 182
    Green Day used to be.
    VAST
    Eels
    Modest Mouse used to be early on.
    If I could, think I would give in.
  • chikevin
    chikevin Posts: 421
    mindi wrote:
    I wonder about this a lot.
    Anyone else?
    'cause they make my ears bleed.
  • Model Roll Model
    Model Roll Model Posts: 215
    chikevin wrote:
    'cause they make my ears bleed.

    sorry to hear that.

    Something wrong with them? i mean, there must be if you can't appreciate good music.
  • mindi
    mindi Posts: 1,862
    Model~Roll Model wrote:
    sorry to hear that.

    Something wrong with them? i mean, there must be if you can't appreciate good music.
    I think Kevin is just giving me a hard time :D
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,121
    because they suck!
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  • FreshTendrils
    FreshTendrils Posts: 267
    The RRHoF is overrated.
    I share a cigarette with negativity.
  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    LukinFan wrote:
    because they suck!


    Very substantive. Thank you.
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  • Skitch Patterson
    Skitch Patterson Posts: 642
    i guess what i have a hard time getting (even if i didnt like the band) is that they seem to meet a lot of the criteria.

    1.) Longevity.
    2.) Mainstream- they still get significant airplay, and even those who dont like them could probably name you 2-3 songs.
    3.) Talented Musicians
    4.) Sing about political issues.
    5.) Experimental Sound
  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    But Madonna is :rolleyes:

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070928/ap_on_en_mu/music_rock_hall




    Here's something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    Madge joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the hall. The five leading vote-getters will be inducted in the annual ceremony March 10, 2008, at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

    The other nominees are rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, literate songwriter Leonard Cohen, the original British Invasion combo The Dave Clark Five and surf rock instrumentalists The Ventures.

    The nominations illustrate how far the Hall of Fame has stretched its definition of rock 'n' roll to incorporate a variety of musical styles.

    It's certainly the case with Madonna, the Detroit-area native who burst out of New York dance clubs in the early 1980s with "Holiday" and soon became a pop culture icon. She scored 17 Top 10 hits in the 1980s alone and is due to put out an album next year, working with the likes of Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.

    The Beastie Boys molded punk rock and rap into the goofy hit "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right to Party." They became critical favorites and are still together, releasing an instrumental album this year.

    Indiana's own Mellencamp can fill a barrel with rock hits like "Hurts So Good," "Pink Houses" and "R.O.C.K. in the USA." Like Chic and the Dave Clark Five, he's been nominated before without getting into the hall.

    Some 500 musicians, industry professionals and journalists vote on the inductions.
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  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    Lizard wrote:
    But Madonna is :rolleyes:

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070928/ap_on_en_mu/music_rock_hall




    Here's something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    Madge joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the hall. The five leading vote-getters will be inducted in the annual ceremony March 10, 2008, at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

    The other nominees are rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, literate songwriter Leonard Cohen, the original British Invasion combo The Dave Clark Five and surf rock instrumentalists The Ventures.

    The nominations illustrate how far the Hall of Fame has stretched its definition of rock 'n' roll to incorporate a variety of musical styles.

    It's certainly the case with Madonna, the Detroit-area native who burst out of New York dance clubs in the early 1980s with "Holiday" and soon became a pop culture icon. She scored 17 Top 10 hits in the 1980s alone and is due to put out an album next year, working with the likes of Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.

    The Beastie Boys molded punk rock and rap into the goofy hit "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right to Party." They became critical favorites and are still together, releasing an instrumental album this year.

    Indiana's own Mellencamp can fill a barrel with rock hits like "Hurts So Good," "Pink Houses" and "R.O.C.K. in the USA." Like Chic and the Dave Clark Five, he's been nominated before without getting into the hall.

    Some 500 musicians, industry professionals and journalists vote on the inductions.

    Madonna deserves to be in. Not John Mellencamp.
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  • trappedinmyradio
    trappedinmyradio Posts: 1,189
    mindi wrote:
    I wonder about this a lot.
    Anyone else?

    you shouldn't wonder about it...the reason is simple...they are not and were not good.
    I'll dig a tunnel
    from my window to yours
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
    trappedinmyradio wrote:
    you shouldn't wonder about it...the reason is simple...they are not and were not good.

    In you opinion they are not good, can you state a few reasons why they're so bad?

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
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