Hey Macadoo great to hear that it was a great show. We, my family and I are awaiting to be graced by their presence on July 12th here in NJ. Last year we caught 2 of their shows and it was also my kids first concert. They were 12 and 7 at that time.
Posted is a copy of an emal sent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame. Yes I am a fan!
12/14/07 "Madonna gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
"I simply cannot believe that RUSH has yet to be inducted into what should be one of the music industries greatest honors. The 600 board members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Shame, should have their heads examined. Their logic, lack of reasoning, and industry knowledge, have to be questioned. It should be clear from this message that their knowledge of music and competency, as well as their mental state should come into question. From nominations like this, it is clear that the board members have no working knowledge of music! How could they? One should simply take a look at the current and past nominees and try to find a reasonable answer as to why a band like RUSH, is not part of these so called music elite. After all, a nomination should be based on the contribution that an entertainer(s) make to the music industry. If the so called "art" of music were based on levels of talent, ability, and music that is simply straight from the heart; then Rush should be on the top tier. One of the top bananas, the pinnacle if you will, as far as talent and anything that is good, or better yet great!!! I worry, but believe that the cream always rises to the top. One day it will dawn on the board, that they have been ignorant and less than knowledgeable about anything related to music. They may even regret the lack of thought and reasoning set forth in their decision making process. They should even apologize, or better yet ask for forgiveness from our brothers from the great white North." After which they should all resign and live in obscurity.
"It is a sad day when I read theses types of headlines. It ensures me that our demise continues, and an even scarier thought is that there is no end in sight. Weak minded impressionable youth will be lost at an even more rapid pace. The blame rests on the shoulders of mass media, VH1, MTV and BET as the single largest contributors to the problem. " Young musicians will look up to a scantily dressed Madonna as rock royalty. The majority of which are, young impressionable girls. There's something wrong with the world today.
"Parents should also take some responsibility here. I realize this is the home of the brave, but people wake up! Monitor and be aware of what your children do, listen to, believe in, and act like. I also realize that we have 1st amendment rights, but censorship should be a standard practice of today's parents. If you ignore it, it simply will not go away. Children soak up and emulate what they are exposed to. It rests on the parents' shoulders to be an example. One that your children look up to. One should teach or instill a sense of independent thinking upon on their children. Youth should learn to question things and not just follow the norm if you will. There's something to be said about originality and leadership. Start them young and let them blossom." Give them the chance in such a competitive world.
"I will boycott anything to do with the Rock & Roll Hall of Shame. Simply stated most bands wish they knew what RUSH forgot about being musicians!!!
