Just what I was thinking.

What do you think about AC/DC? As for Kiss, the only cool thing I ever liked about them was the make-up. that was more attractive to me than any of their songs, personally speeking.

October 23rd, 1973

OMG this is the shit!!!!!!!!!

Forum member - Beatbo, got in touch with me about ZOSO coming to the House of Blues in New Orleans Dec 29th, although I'll be out of town - I can say that when I saw them last year they were killer! The guy playing "Bonzo" was excellent. Closet Mody DicK solo I've ever heard to the real thing-he played to drums almost note for note. Just heard on the radio today 870AM talk/news/sports some of the line-up for Jazz Fest 2012. The few they mentioned were The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Al Green and The Foo-Fighters.

Deb, I attended the Randy Jackson show too! I thought it was excellent. I also went to the Zebra anniversary gig not too long ago (maybe a year or so) , but that was a downer for me. Did you happen to attend the August 29th 1971 gig Zep did there at Municipal? Wish there was a recording of that show. I'd kill to hear it based on the gigs they did surrounding that period-Zep was on fire! How ironic that it is the exact date of Katrina!! 34 years later......Isn't that crazy? My last visit inside the Municipal Auditorium was Jimmy Page, Sept. 1988. I think they are STILL "renovating" it (since the storm), I pass it everyday on my way to work.

Reggie, please tell me..how good was this show?

Man, I'd have to imagine that this was Plant's idea to re-invent this song. How bad do you think Page wanted to go into that original riff just out of habit.

I think I know who your talking about-i just saw that! wow.

lzzoso, you and I share alot in common when it comes to Zeppelin and things related from what your post reads. I am also the same age as you. I've been an avid Zeppelin fan for many many years, and the first time I heard them, I was hooked and still am. I was turned on to them when I was about 14. Here you will find many gems, news, stories, shared links, etc. It is a valuable source of information on the greatest rock band in the world. Alot of the youtube links are probably may already be a double and triple post since people post things all the time in several different threads, so I wont post a link for you at the moment. I just wanted to welcome you and to forum and hope you enjoy your time here.

i remember reading that same quote from RP. You can sense the emotion in that statement, and it's so true. JP was so versatile in his approach and to what The Firm was doing as well as his awareness of the guitar slingers of the day. I don't think he was trying to emulate any one players style, but a myriad of styles that progressed from the 70's on into the 80's. I think The Firm would have been a little more successful had they come out in a different period. I still think the albums hold up today, for what they are. I have two or three Firm live shows that feature some of his best playing from any era. True master-you said it!

Tull is a great band. . Here's a cool one (lost gem) found with Toni Iommi on guitar and another one that's a favorite of mine. http://dai.ly/dDvqc6 http://www.dailymoti...usic#rel-page-5

http://youtu.be/upL9LJonoLg

http://youtu.be/03ZzYpef5kM

http://youtu.be/xAZXGjoQTzw

From 1975 to 1979, Rush released three albums containing sidelong epics, regarded by some as concept albums (though not actually concept albums by strict definition of the term; that is, none of the other songs on the album have anything to do with each other or the 20-minute sidelong epic, so there is no pervasive concept or story). The first of which was released in 1975, titled Caress of Steel. The second was their breakthrough album, 2112, released the following year in 1976. Their third was released in 1978, Hemispheres.

Go find a band or an album to present that particular kind of concept to that degree in 1975 on one side of an album or as a set of albums. Original- yes. You musn't have a clue what they are writting/talking about. I also find it funny that you only chose to answer the questions you have a quck answer for, and not the ones that involve some explaining. You've done that a few times so far- (failing to answer) . Example- Remember this? (my question to you) What's your favorite, or one of your favorite Zeppelin or Hendrix albums? If I said it "sucks" would you have something to say about it?....KNOWING that it doesn't. I bet you would. You had no reponse for that one. And This?? (Your comment) Quote: And if you have All The World's A Stage, you don't need Rush or Fly By Night either. Or 2112. (My response) All the World's a Stage does present the first side of 2112, but it doesn't mean you should disregard the album itself. People that are not even fans of Rush, recognize that album as a classic. That's like saying you shouldn't own Houses of the Holy if you have The Song Remains the Same...Yeah, I know...sounds pretty stupid-right? Exactly! You had no response to this one either. Just take into consideration-that I'm doing the explaining and validating a point and also being respectful. You on the other hand, just wanna blurt out nonsense-which is how this "discussion" got started. I can go with you all day on this-but not in the manner you choose too. But that's cool. I see how it is-you don't want a discussion-you just want to try and prove your point. The only thing I got out of you so far was that you don't care for Rush that much - and I do. So go ahead and move on to something (another thread) you know or care more about.

No, it's not better...cause guess what? It doesn't suck. Over your head? - Yes. Not your taste? - Maybe. As for Exit Stage Left, you said it sounds like shit-meaning performance? sound-mix? You didn't make your one word statement clear as usual, until now. So, thank you. I will agree (and Im never afraid to do that -or to be honest) that it does have a less than clear tone. It's sounds pretty low end and not the greatest of clarity from the guitars, but ATWAS is not much better if you wanna go off of that aspect of it. And as for my ears, I have excellent hearing-I play music myself and work at a studio from time to time. Trust me-I have no hearing loss at all. I hear things nobody else hears in the studio (and I don't mean voices). My wife ask me all the time around the house, "how did you hear that?" So when you say something sounds like shit-make it clear next time if you are talking performance, sound or otherwise. Even so, I disagree. It could have been better-but also far worse. You have made your point without saying-that you are not really a heavy Rush fan, so I wouldn't expect you to like Caress of Steel. It's only for people who appreciate them on a bigger level-and understand the concept of it. Not a typical Rush observer who thinks Tom Sawyer is possibly their best song. (not nesessarily meaning you-just in general) Also, If you have any musical talent whatsoever (play an instrument/song writting/lyrics etc.) you wouldn't dare say COS sucks, because Bastille Day, The Fountain of Lamneth and The Necromancer would blow your fuckin mind-way ahead of it's time-both for it's musicality , concept and originality. I'm not gonna say that you can't grasp Rush, because you very well may. But certian things they have accomplished are over peoples heads, but I like that - because I get it. What's your favorite, or one of your favorite Zeppelin or Hendrix albums? If I said it "sucks" would you have something to say about it?....KNOWING that it doesn't. I bet you would.

Not really sure, but I will do a little searching to help you find out one day. I remember the speech you are talking about-with Robert mentioning them as an act they had a privledge of performing with. But also, it's very strange that he had those words to say, because I remember Robert Plant also saying in an interview that he saw The Doors once (wheather or not it was the same venue Zeppelin played with them) and he was turned off by the fact that Jim Morrison mooned the audience and told them to go fuck themselves.

You know what man, you continue to use words like "sucks" when referring to something you don't like. That's my problem with you. You have NO tact in your wording. I'm not going to sit here and tell you what to like or dislike-because it's up to you. But, you have a way of making every album YOU don't like - SUCK. Caress of Steel does not suck. It might not be for YOU- but you are not the law. And 2112 is a GREAT album and a must have if you are wanting to discover Rush. All the World's a Stage does present the first side of 2112, but it doesn't mean you should disregard the album itself. People that are not even fans of Rush, recognize that album as a classic. That's like saying you shouldn't own Houses of the Holy if you have The Song Remains the Same...Yeah, I know...sounds pretty stupid-right? Exactly! Exit Stage Left sounds like shit??? - Your just here to piss somebody off - I thought I got through to you last time we had a discussion -when you called my comment "rediculous", without being decent enough to ask what I meant first - so just for you, I re-phrased what I said to get on the same page. But now your being plain ignorant man- sorry , but that's exactly what you sound like - to a Rush fan. http://youtu.be/LkddIkS_9-w

The album you posted here is a hard to find item. I have looked for it a few times and it's pretty pricey and hard to come across. It was released in the 70's I believe right around 1978. It featured the first three albums. That is one of the few I don't own . I won't say I know everything there is to know about Rush, but I do my homework on them-they are probably my second or third favorite band depending on what day it is. I like Floyd as well - right up there. But if you like Hemispheres (which may be my favorite Rush album) you need to listen to Caress of Steel all the way through. Actually , Im surprised you don't own a few Rush albums with all of the music you tend to listen to. You need to catch up on that. Rush 1974 Fly by Night 1975 Caress of Steel 1975 2112 1976 A Farewell to Kings 1977 Archives 1978 Hemispheres 1978 Permanant Waves 1980 Moving Pictures 1981 Signals 1982 This is the heart of the Rush cataloge.

Planet Waves???? HAHAHAH!!! You mean Permanant Waves?? I hope that was a type-O, man. And their earlier stuff wasn't proggy at all, so I think you have your albums and years mixed up. The first two albums sounded more like Zeppelin on speed than anything. Farewell to Kings is where the prog really started to show.

If you own the first 6 or 8, that's all you need to get started. Are you familiar with Caress of Steel or Hemispheres?

What are your 3 favorite Rush LP's?

Exit Stage Left and All the World's a Stage feature Rush in their prime. I recommend those two if you don't own them.