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Topic: Rush Voted #1 Greatest Live Act
Posted By: Catcher10
Subject: Rush Voted #1 Greatest Live Act
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 13:13
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A few prog bands in this list from MusicRadar.......Great to see Porcupine Tree in the Top 10. http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-30-greatest-live-acts-in-the-world-today-462684?cpn=RSS&source=MRNEWSDRUMS/1#!1" rel="nofollow - http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-30-greatest-live-acts-in-the-world-today-462684?cpn=RSS&source=MRNEWSDRUMS/1#!1
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 13:27
We already knew that!  And inb4 all of the haters posting that Rush sucks.------------- 
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 14:09
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Who said Rush sucks? -------------
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 14:12
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Rush should definitely be up there but Waters should have been higher. I was happy to see Prince in there, he's an excellent live performer.
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 14:15
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^ Yea saw Prince back in 2004 I think.......He's excellent live performer. -------------
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 14:40
| Who are "Music radar"? Are they relevant? |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 14:42
Sure are! They're the No. 1 site for musicians! Says so right on the front page! |
Easy Livin wrote:Posted By: Rune2000
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 15:36
It's good to know that I've seen a third of these live acts. Doubt that I would ever try to see Beyonce, U2, Coldplay or Lady Gaga... btw where was Madonna? Isn't she suppose to be popular?  ------------- 
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 16:19
Exactly...besides everything on the internet is true right?
 I have to appologize as I am flaunting my fanboyism right now...Getting ready to see them this coming Tuesday. My 11 and 16yr sons first time seeing Rush....its time to "baptize" them as a Rushinati...a proud papa I am
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 16:36
You must make a pilgrimage to the Fountain of Lamneth to do that.  ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 16:44
^ Damn...ur right! But I have to cross the River Styx to get there....I can't swin!!!
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Posted By: MFP
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 17:02
| Up the Irons!!! |
Posted By: Clepsydra
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 19:38
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How can Rush be the best live act??? They don't deviate from anything; close your eyes & you would think you were listening to a record. |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 20:08
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After having seen Rush on Monday, I would have to agree. ------------- 
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 20:09
Lots of great prog artists in that list!  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 04:25
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I agree with Rush being at the top but the appearance of Coldplay in the list negates any validity. ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: cyberiancygnus
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 07:43
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Good list, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater in top ten :) -------------  
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Posted By: ghost_of_morphy
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 11:23
Rush is absolutely amazing live. Glad someone finally recognized. ------------- 
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 11:40
Awful list. There's no band in it I'd really want to see. Was it a public poll? In that case I'd respect it as the expression of a certain demographic. (But what mag/website has a demographic that encompasses prog fans, r&b and rap fans?  )
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 12:40
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^ A good question, its a magazine that focuses on musicians and not biased to one genre for sure,but I think it is heavier to rock in general rather than hip hop/r&b or jazz. I read the articles/interviews pretty much, I am not a musician so I don't have interest in the equipment they discuss or promote. Their tagline is "The No 1 website for musicians".
I do like the list, don't think its awful at all, because it does have a variety of artists so I don't get the sense it is about just pop music....I mean Lady Gaga was #19, seems this list was not compiled by a bunch of kids or radio stations.
Just the fact that an artist like Porcupine Tree are in the top 10 tells me it was very well done..it was a poll voted on by the readers of the magazine. One has to assume a lot of the readers are musicians.
I would say that is a pretty good set of voters. -------------
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Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 14:09
 yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    labrie's GODLY voice an petrucci's super fast yet still emocional solos are great :D:D:D:D ------------- 
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 14:11
LOL Marco 
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Posted By: athanatos
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 15:39
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rush is above kanye west, lady gaga and u2 ! theres also dream theather and porcupine three in the top ten. finally somebody in the mainstream media is paying attention to what these bands are doing nowdays. maybe prog rock is cool again
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 15:59
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Lol yeah....... At least it says currently and not of all time. But hey...to each their own as they say. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 16:16
I KNOW RITE?????? ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 16:21
But you're ok with Kanye and Muse? O_o Coldplay does put on an excellent live show, I personally think you just don't like the music which if that's the case, just say that. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 20:48
Not sure that's entirely true, however I get your point. I think the level of professionalism, the slick stageshow and lights, the blindingly accurate musicianship, as a package it is hard to beat. |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: June 25 2011 at 21:08
Kanye puts on a show.
That and the awesome movies.
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: June 26 2011 at 00:26
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Some complain about ticket prices....but you do not get short changed at a Rush show. -------------
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Posted By: AlexDOM
Date Posted: December 09 2011 at 12:20
| Glad to see prog bands are far above in the list compared to some of the beginning acts. |
Posted By: sturoc
Date Posted: December 11 2011 at 10:01
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I have to say when these lists come out, they are just that, a list. A bunch of company people got together and said 'hey it's time to do a best of list' usually to boost views /sales. What other purpose is there to put one together ? Everyone has their favorite and everyone will dispute the list at one point or another. As a veteran of the touring industry I can honestly say that Rush does have a great production. The best ? IMHO, No. Some artists mentioned above are also very very good. But there are too many ambiguous factors to do such a list, putting one group at the top. We are talking music and personal tastes. Add in the fact that many musically stellar groups would like to do big productions but cannot because of label budgeting for tours. To me lists like this are as meaningless as award shows. |