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**Pope Frank**

After 15 years of eligibility to be nominated, the band Rush is finally on the ballot for induction to the Rock 'n' Roll hall of fame. Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson are some of the greatest musicians of all time. It is nice to see that they haven't been "snubbed" this year. There have been less worthy musicians already inducted into the hall of fame, one would figure that after almost 40 years one of the greatest bands would have already been in there.

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STORY: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/r...e-20121004

**Shakey1** · **Shakey1** Subscriber User ID: 112591 10-04-2012 08:49 AM **Posts: 11,957**

I'm not a huge Rush fan, but they've got a few hits I dig and they're obviously great musicians (Neil Pert's considered to be one of the best drummers ever, isn't he?). They are a shoe-in if they got nominated this year. Good for them, and good for LoP user Rush chuckle

**Pope Frank**

This year's hopefuls are Albert King, Chic, Deep Purple, Donna Summer, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kraftwerk, the Marvelettes, the Meters, N.W.A., Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Procul Harum, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and Rush.

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**Pope Frank**

Shakey1 Wrote:

I'm not a huge Rush fan, but they've got a few hits I dig and they're obviously great musicians (Neil Pert's considered to be one of the best drummers ever, isn't he?). They are a shoe-in if they got nominated this year. Good for them, and good for LoP user Rush

Most of their good stuff was in the 70's and early 80's. Not only is Neil considered one of the best drummers in the world, Geddy Lee is also considered one of the best bass players in the world.

**Shakey1** · (This post was last modified: 10-04-2012 09:03 AM by Shakey1.)

RedwoodPerch Wrote:

Most of their good stuff was in the 70's and early 80's. Not only is Neil considered one of the best drummers in the world, Geddy Lee is also considered one of the best bass players in the world.

Yeah, I've heard that. I think he's had his detractors with his voice, but they write decent songs (I assume he's the primary songwriter). I don't know what the guitarist's name is, but he's pretty bad-ass too, imo (and I play/have played guitar, so I have some credibility there, I think). There's so many goddamned guitar players, though (and great guitarists), that he probably wouldn't rank on very many top lists in that instrument.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DFsBcVMDA

**Shakey1** · **Shakey1** Subscriber User ID: 112591 10-04-2012 09:14 AM **Posts: 11,957**

RedwoodPerch Wrote:

This year's hopefuls are Albert King, Chic, Deep Purple, Donna Summer, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kraftwerk, the Marvelettes, the Meters, N.W.A., Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Procul Harum, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and Rush.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/r...z28JJpk1gf

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How many nominees get selected? Like any Rolling Stones magazine list of greatest anythings, the best artists, songs or albums aren't accurately reflected in their results, imo. Just like the Illuminati Grammys. Sure, I'm not a fan of some genres of music like I am of others, but it's an inaccurate and inappropriate reflection and recognition of greatness when these supposed 'authorities' choose the musicians or the music they choose to represent 'the best'.

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**Shakey1** · (This post was last modified: 10-04-2012 09:22 AM by Shakey1.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A05uvpG3cLs
These fairly amorous gentlemen will probably win. Whatever. Rap's got it's place in music history, and I'm from Long Beach and at least grew up w/ this music, if I didn't necessarily listen to it myself (although most of my friends did).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3C4N6p78io

**Shakey1** · (This post was last modified: 10-04-2012 09:41 AM by Shakey1.)

I'm going to spam this Rush thread with some Randy Newman. He's one of my favorite artists/musicians.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGs2iLoDUYE
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**Pope Frank**

Shakey1 Wrote:

Yeah, I've heard that. I think he's had his detractors with his voice, but they write decent songs (I assume he's the primary songwriter). I don't know what the guitarist's name is, but he's pretty bad-ass too, imo (and I play/have played guitar, so I have some credibility there, I think). There's so many goddamned guitar players, though (and great guitarists), that he probably wouldn't rank on very many top lists in that instrument.

From what I heard... Neil Peart writes all the lyrics and the other two write the music. Alex Lifeson is the guitarist and has always been one of my favorites. I wouldn't rank him with the best on technical ability, but I would rank with the best on creativity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78D00dYOBrM

**RUSH**

Shakey your raining on my parade..

**Pope Frank**

Shakey1 Wrote:

RedwoodPerch Wrote:
This year's hopefuls are Albert King, Chic, Deep Purple, Donna Summer, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kraftwerk, the Marvelettes, the Meters, N.W.A., Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Procul Harum, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and Rush.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/r...z28JJpk1gf

How many nominees get selected? Like any Rolling Stones magazine list of greatest anythings, the best artists, songs or albums aren't accurately reflected in their results, imo. Just like the Illuminati Grammys. Sure, I'm not a fan of some genres of music like I am of others, but it's an inaccurate and inappropriate reflection and recognition of greatness when these supposed 'authorities' choose the musicians or the music they choose to represent 'the best'.

I think there are 600 votes and the top vote getters are inducted. This year will be the first time that fans have a vote. But it only counts as one out of the 600.

From the list above... I am surprised that Deep Purple isn't already in, along with Heart and Donna Summer. I am not sure what's up with NWA and Public Enemy.

**RUSH**

they know nothing!...

**Shakey1** · (This post was last modified: 10-04-2012 10:21 AM by Shakey1.)

RUSH Wrote:

Shakey your raining on my parade..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRVP6r7tFQ4

Maybe your parade is unsatisfactory, in this music aficionado's opinion. My Lop username namesake, obviously, is after Neil Young (another f*cking Canadian, for Christs-sake!), and I think he deserves top recognition. I'm not so sure Rush deserves the same kudos. Sure, personal preference weighs in, but from a critical stand-point, I'm not sure they measure up the to the cream of the shiznit, baby. I think if you look deep in your heart, you'll know I'm right...
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**DoomIsTardy**

Rush - 2112 - Live 1976 - Part 1 of 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEW2-k0EoyE

Rush - 2112 - Live 1976 - Part 2 of 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SozTRnBbT...ure=relmfu

Yeah!!

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**Adveser**

I think they are going to snub the hall if they ever are voted in. It's a well known fact that one person sitting on the board has said that they will never get in as long as he's alive.

I'm happy that Robin Trower will probably get in.