[DoodleBob]

I probably missed it, but I never heard anyone in Rush talk about American politics. If anyone did, it'd be the late Neil Peart who relocated to the US after his wife AND daughter passed away within 11 months of each other and he remarried and had a daughter with an American. I have a faint memory of Alex saying something stupid, but he's not a perennial dope like that world-class American (!) Bruce Springsteen.

Even then, whatever stupid thing Neil may have said, he gets a qualified pass. His early lyrics were heavily influenced by Ayn Rand (though he later softened into a somewhat milquetoast liberal). Further, MANY Rush fans were in turn drawn to a libertarian mindset vs idiotic liberalism by the bands music and lyrics - they may have done more to advance the cause of liberty via music than any other rock band, North or South of the border.

Music is very personal and good can be subjective, but I'd rather listen to Rush and ponder the lyrics of Red Barchetta before any Country song.

[wastedyears]

At that, I’m gonna listen to Red Barchetta.

[mabarker1]

Geddy was the only one I heard about on a regular basis bitch about US politics.

Hands down the best live show I’ve ever seen was 2112. Second was a toss up between Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Red Barchetta, one of My favorites.