https://metalinjection.net/news/alex-lifeson-on-performing-together-with-geddy-lee-as-rush-that-would-be-just-a-money-grab
"There's no chance that we're going to get a drummer and go back on the road as the rebirth of Rush or something like that. And if we wanted to write new material, nobody cares about new material anymore. They just want to hear the old stuff from guys like us."
and
"Maybe the feeling is that it's just really about taking people back to an earlier time in their lives that they have very fond and vivid memories of, and I get it and that's great. And then you do it for the money. And that's not what we were ever about or what we would want to do."
and, perhaps most surprisingly, on discussing the idea with Geddy:
"He knows that I do have issues both physical and emotional with this whole idea. And he respects that we have so much respect and love for each other. I would do something like that, that he wanted to do because I love him and I want to make him happy. But he knows that I wouldn't be happy."
https://metalinjection.net/news/alex-lifeson-on-performing-together-with-geddy-lee-as-rush-that-would-be-just-a-money-grab
Never expected this would happen anyway.
I can only imagine he's sick of being asked the question all the time.
Put it to bed people, it's over.
I read articles like these here and there recently. I didn't ever think it was anything but over after Neil, but I was slightly disappointed that he feels no one would be interested in any new material they might put out. I suppose the truth behind that is that they wouldn't make any money out of it. So it's beer, mustard, books, amps, signature guitars, unappealing collaborations, box sets, documentaries, cameo appearances, stationery and leather goods, wigs and haberdashery, kitchenware and food, going up. Wigs! 😂🤣
I'd be interested in some instrumental new stuff from the both of them..Lee singing.. er no thanks
Really not a fan of recent Rush output - the last 2 albums anyway, so unless there's a change in direction I can live without any new material. And with Geddy's voice shot, I don't think I'm missing out if they don't tour again.
I'd definitely buy a Victor / MFH flavoured output but it's not going to happen. Geddy's 71 in a couple of months so I can forgive his inability to make banshee noises these days. A nice little melodic song package would do nicely.
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on May 20, 2024, 04:47:31 PMI'd definitely buy a Victor / MFH flavoured output but it's not going to happen. Geddy's 71 in a couple of months so I can forgive his inability to make banshee noises these days. A nice little melodic song package would do nicely.
yes attempting those high and loud bits was painful (both to the listener and himself I'm sure) so something gentler where his vocal chords can reach without struggle might work
I'd be happy with
Feedback 2 - The Seventies.
Feedback 3 - The Eighties (I think this could be brilliant).
1990 onwards would need to be a double A side single.
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on May 20, 2024, 07:54:59 PMI'd be happy with
Feedback 2 - The Seventies.
Feedback 3 - The Eighties (I think this could be brilliant).
1990 onwards would need to be a double A side single.
Some bands do covers well, Rush did not. I'll pass.
Quote from: Thenop on May 20, 2024, 08:44:08 PMQuote from: The Picnic Wasp on May 20, 2024, 07:54:59 PMI'd be happy with
Feedback 2 - The Seventies.
Feedback 3 - The Eighties (I think this could be brilliant).
1990 onwards would need to be a double A side single.
Some bands do covers well, Rush did not. I'll pass.
I think that The Seeker was exceptional live.
Yep The Seeker was great..
Quote from: Slim on May 20, 2024, 03:34:28 PMhttps://metalinjection.net/news/alex-lifeson-on-performing-together-with-geddy-lee-as-rush-that-would-be-just-a-money-grab
"There's no chance that we're going to get a drummer and go back on the road as the rebirth of Rush or something like that. And if we wanted to write new material, nobody cares about new material anymore. They just want to hear the old stuff from guys like us."
and
"Maybe the feeling is that it's just really about taking people back to an earlier time in their lives that they have very fond and vivid memories of, and I get it and that's great. And then you do it for the money. And that's not what we were ever about or what we would want to do."
and, perhaps most surprisingly, on discussing the idea with Geddy:
"He knows that I do have issues both physical and emotional with this whole idea. And he respects that we have so much respect and love for each other. I would do something like that, that he wanted to do because I love him and I want to make him happy. But he knows that I wouldn't be happy."
https://metalinjection.net/news/alex-lifeson-on-performing-together-with-geddy-lee-as-rush-that-would-be-just-a-money-grab
17 short months ago.
(https://i.ibb.co/s9sQ55GL/moneygrab.jpg)
On consideration, I think the legacy has already been tarnished before the first show. I really can't see how any fan's opinion of them, certainly of Alex, could not be diminished by his dismissal of earlier statements that appeared to be made with integrity. A real shame.
Ah yes the lure of the filthy lucre...
Quote from: David L on October 31, 2025, 10:15:21 PMOn consideration, I think the legacy has already been tarnished before the first show. I really can't see how any fan's opinion of them, certainly of Alex, could not be diminished by his dismissal of earlier statements that appeared to be made with integrity. A real shame.
I'm bit sure tarnished is the right word. The old records are as good as ever. They'll never be tarnished. But 2015 was such a good way to put it to bed. Nothing lasts forever. I'm not as excited about the tour as I'd have thought..but then I seem to be totally jaded about a lot of things these days.
Quote from: captainkurtz on November 01, 2025, 01:13:04 PMQuote from: David L on October 31, 2025, 10:15:21 PMOn consideration, I think the legacy has already been tarnished before the first show. I really can't see how any fan's opinion of them, certainly of Alex, could not be diminished by his dismissal of earlier statements that appeared to be made with integrity. A real shame.
I'm bit sure tarnished is the right word. The old records are as good as ever. They'll never be tarnished. But 2015 was such a good way to put it to bed. Nothing lasts forever. I'm not as excited about the tour as I'd have thought..but then I seem to be totally jaded about a lot of things these days.
I hear what you're saying about the music but IMHO the way those guys navigated their career engendered a (fairly unique) respect towards them among their fans. Even a certain admiration for the way they failed to conform to the stereotypes associated with being 'rock stars'. Honesty and integrity seemed to be at the heart of everything they did and they made a point of that many times over the years. It's just such a shame that they've taken to abandon that stance somewhat.
I think Neil's passing has facilitated that (not in the obvious way). Given that many of his lyrics were centred so much on those two qualities, I think he'd have been the one band member that would've been way too embarrassed to have ended up going along with anything like this (after initially ruling it out).
I'm not sure I feel like this about any other band but, with Rush, it's about more than the music.
I do feel a certain disillusion. I seem to recall a few years ago that the prevailing view was well, they might tour again as Lifeson and Lee, but not "Rush".
Again though it's not Neil's absence that troubles me about it, just the general notion that everything has its time and theirs is long gone now.
Quote from: Slim on November 01, 2025, 02:45:23 PMI do feel a certain disillusion. I seem to recall a few years ago that the prevailing view was well, they might tour again as Lifeson and Lee, but not "Rush".
Again though it's not Neil's absence that troubles me about it, just the general notion that everything has its time and theirs is long gone now.
Sadly, I believe you will be proved right, but I hope I get to reach that consensus from about row three.