Caress of Steel is a beautiful album, one of the best albums ever. I am 47 y/o and couldn`t tell how many hours of joy they have provided me over the years. Some people just don`t understand music and can`t feel music. I believe these people are emotionally frigid.
Slip of the tongue by ol' Alex.."we fooled them again"..that is correct, you people are continuously fooled over and over again..to separate you the people from your money....keep blowing what little money you have to entertain yourselves to forget about what deep shit you are all in. While these giggling-old-goats take you for what you have; all the while these over-rated bozos laugh all the way to the bailed-out bankers' banks...
Peart is really an introvert but he always gives for a good interview. Not only is Rush three great musicians, they are great friends and put on one of the best live shows you'll ever see. The thing I like about them best (other than music) is they are completely humble...no huge egos here...and very down to Earth. Rush in one word : AWESOME!
These guys ooze genuine humanity and class from start to finish. I barely even listen to pop and rock music anymore (I've transited to jazz and classical as I've gotten older), but I still love these guys and listen to them regularly.
John Roberts use to be a VJ at Much Music in Toronto what he first started out, and interviewed rush many times back in the eighties. Search around youtube for' VJ Roberts and much music. It's funny to see them together after 30 years back then they were both broke and now they are multimillionaires
The R&R HOF is a farce. Will never step foot in the place until Rush is inducted. Three of the most talented musicians ever, awesome and ageless music, humble, kind guys. What more could we fans ask for???
v laop stretching like a cat bubble gum closer chew
sensiblesnsitive men just walk away from
2011 winter solstace
abstract thought lyser
the queen of logic took her vow
that has made not only tin cans on steam punk skateboards hoakay dokey yet has turned a landmark into a landmine swerver swell gefilterze done all ready Ooompa next up on the bong show we got slopper duper, on 2011 shortest day of the year, it sounds like hooville
Fuck indie music. You wants street cred? You want independence from being told what to do? You want spitting in the face of the establishment? Rush is the definition of that.
WTF, John Roberts thinks Neil Peart is the new guy??? Does he realize the magic came about when the 3 collaborated together? This interviewer needs a lesson in asking the right questions!
@ektnaim Fwiw Alex & Geddy jokingly call Neil "the new guy" even though he's been in the band since '74.. Inside joke, though they have mentioned it before, I believe in BtLS.
all I'm saying is, if I were sitting down to do an interview and asked a question. as alex was is the instance of why HE thought there was renewed interest in the band. he was a sentence into his answer when neil abruptly just started answering the question for him! so alex just shoots him a look like..Hey, my question!.. I dont know, just because you happen to have an extended vocabulary. doesnt mean you should make up for all the lost interview time by be rude.
I saw these guys May 2011Sheffield, front row. Geddy Lee was looking me in the eyes throughout most of the concert, i was honoured to be even in the presence of these guys it was so amazing, rush are the greatest! :)
fuck me !,,i remember john roberts on much music on the metal hour...it's really surreal to see him doing this, and with Rush no less ! now i feel old..<(
Ill bet Neils confidence about doing this interview was soaring till the journalist asked the question. I know the guys doing his job but damn, 10 years later give it a rest. He went through hell and still managed to come back and turn himself and the band into well, history in the making. Rush is a great inspiration through there music and themselves in general. They're one of the greatest and can do anything when it comes to music. RUSH RULES!!
Geddy, I can tell you why I will attend every Rush concert till the end of time, I will be 48 years old this October 19th. I graduated from HS in 82' I can remeber me and my frinds jamming to RUSH 30 years ago. Your music takes us all back to times with much less responcibility. Times that were great at the greatest times in our lives. I can rmember places I was and people I was with listening to all of your songs. That is why we still come out. Your music makes us young again. tour soon DENVER.
Geddy, I can tell you why I will attend every Rush concert till the end of time, I will be 48 years old this October 19th. I graduated from HS in 82' I can remeber me and my frinds jamming to RUSH 30 years ago. Your music takes us all back to times with much less responcibility. Times that were great at the greatest times in our lives. I can rmember places I was and people I was with listening to all of your songs. That is why we still come out. Your music makes us young again. tour soon DENVER.
For years after Neil's personal tradegies, he refused to participate in any interviews. now, he's trampling all over the other members questions. you cant shut him up!.
@jfgdfb you're right! I think since he's re-married and has a child that he's changed in the last 5 years which is cool. We still have the ability to change after many years on this planet.
@jfgdfb Neil Peart is the most well read, articulate, and amazing person that can convey an idea, so, what is your argument here? that Neil Peart might answer a question compleatly? I think these guys have lived and worked together so long now, they can can accept each others thoughts, and concepts of their band. I think Neil has no problem getting the bands idea across. Thank you.
@jfgdfb - - Come on dude! Seriously? I love hearing this guy talk. I say, "Let 'er rip Neil!"
And BTW; even before any of his tragedy's, Neil never had done many interviews or Meet & Greets at all. He does explain why in one of his books. Sucks for (wannabe) drummers like myself....
@jfgdfb I know, but it is great to hear him open up! This band is like an old friend I have never met! I can trust they will always be there. I can trust they will always care about us! I can trust they will give me their all!
WOW. way to kill a good mood roberts. everybodys joking and laughing,bubbleing with conversation,then WHAM frozen funeral on a stick,you are the life of the party J.D.
wow. you can tell neil didnt like that question about the hiatus. man that is the one thing you dont bring up with neil. i mean wow i know the interview is just going through the questions but that is partially why neil didnt do interviews he like just started doing them again which is great. but man like you can tell that he was rubbed the wrong way..
excelente entrevista! lo que me enfurecio si fue que el entrevistador nunca debio mencionar la tragedia familiar de Neil. Eso me enfurecio. A demas si se dan cuenta Geddy y Alex se notaron un poco molestos cuando pregunto eso.
"ON to happier subjects." Wil you frigging stop with the questions about the dark period. He just went on and on about it. Great interview except he should have stopped after the first question.
OK,it was a sensitive subject,but what do you want? An interview where you circle around the topic uncomfortably?! They were on hiatus,and that's all that was originally brought up. The reasons are well known and part of their careers.
Besides,Rush and J.D. Roberts (as Roberts was known to Toronto's "New Music"show fans) go way back together,and there's a history between them. If anyone can touch on the more personal issues,it's an old friend,no?
@HippyManEyeballs1 No, it was in Atlanta, Georgia. I know because I saw them in that ampitheatre on the Time Machine Tour, maybe even that same day as this interview.
i have to say it was awkward watching the bit where it turned to Neil's past - the camera stayed on him just a fraction of a second to long and you could see it was uncomfortable for him and he even cut John Roberts off mid-sentence when he went to say something more about that time. You could just tell that they really werent into talking about that part of their lives.
Some of you guys need to chill out about JD asking about the bands hiatus when Neil's wife and daughter died. The band didnt walk out on the interview, Neil didnt charge off the stage, and the interview went on just fine. He asked a question, they answered, and it was left alone. Theres no need to hurl mindless insults at someone you dont even know for asking a question of someone you dont even know. My point - the band didnt get pissed off, so why would you?
To expound upon what Geddy said, we don't just like their music. WE LOVE THEIR MUSIC! I can't remember seeing Neil so open and talking so much in an interview before!
Holy s**t! JD Roberts doing a musical interview AND with Rush?! Does it get any better than that! Is JD moonlighting aside from the news desk these days or something?
What a lot of Americans may not know is that Roberts was interviewing Rush when he was nineteen for the CityTV show "The New Music". His association with the band is long and deep, so he was able to ask a question about that period in the band's life...up to a point.
aw man...knew something happened with neil but dint know wot it was....this interviewer is a dick for going there......and on a happier subject......RUSH!!!...FRIGGIN AWESOME!!....
John Roberts is normally an astute reporter, but he blew it here. What is the advantage of bringing up the death of Neil's wife and kid? Idiot. Should have had done more homework on Neil.
I'd like to add that they are a class act of holding composure even under stupid interviewer. John Roberts should be ashamed, especially since he is from Toronto, Rush's home band!
GEEZ...the interview starts off in a great mood, Neil very enthusiastically talking all over the place (putting to rest the negativity that surrounded him not wanting to take part in interviews during his dark years). and then WHAM-O...feel the mood shift at 7:20, note Neil's body language (scratch neck) and 8:29 looking away... Typical interview bullshit pulling out the negative crap. His inner voice was saying "would you effing shut up John", but came out as...."on to happier subjects".
What an idiot reporter. It would have been OK to briefly mention the passing of Neil's wife and daughter and that the band took a hiatus - period. But this dipshit keeps hashing it out and dragging on about it. Hell, you see Neil was getting pissed.
Great interview,{aside from the mistake of talking way to long about Neils' unfortunate tragedy that happened all those years ago now}. God I really Like the Rush,I see that they are very wise and cool people,and I'm happy about it.I'm learning from them.I wish I could play like Geddy.
The guy went a bit too long on the tragedy's. Neil was very kind in handling that moment. I don't know the reporter but "what was he thinking about going on and on about those past painful experience's in Mr.Pearts' life {and all rush fans lives}?He didn't Know it was taboo?Do your homework and have a little more respect before you do an interview like this.Sorry I'm a little pissed.now I will watch the rest of the interview. End the drug War!!!! Peace and thanks.
@Gary1111001 So what you're stating is that in this video, this guy interviewing them never brought up Neil's situation, and it matters that I did on a comment on YouTube?
While I felt bad for Neil in this interview, John Roberts is a reporter & let's face it that is always going to be a part of Rush's history. He had to mention it. He wouldn't be a good reporter if he failed to mention it. The worst thing about it because Neil is a famous person he will be forever asked about it. Not that he will ever be able to forget, bu tperhaps he can come to a place when he is more comfortable about it. But knowing how private he is I doubt it.
What a colossal dick John Roberts is for wanting to press the issue of Neil's personal life. I have zero respect for John Roberts and I hope he has great failures and misfortunes in his life.
xeivous, yea they dont know when to shut their mouths. These interviewers are all the friggin same. There not satisfied with what the band is offering them, it seems they want more and more.
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@jpque27 I disagree, John Roberts is pretty solid. He asked a probing question in the spirit of doing his job. Geddy and Alex drew the line in the sand and he retreated from the topic.
@jpque27 The journalist is actually J.D Roberts,Nowadays Known As John Roberts, who was formally a Much Music Vj From Canada & also a lifelong friend of RUSH.Trust me.......he isnt dumb and knows his music!
@sammycircle So true I remember that just goes to show u dont need to be in television to be smart as your post states if u remember that far back u have a brain too>
@sammycircle From the moment JR starts asking Neil about his tragic period you can see Rush resents his questions by their body language. All the way through the second part of the interview, Alex, Neil and Geddy have their fingers crossed. Geddy folds his arms when asked about the phone call. For someone who knows them from way back, especially, there's no excuse for him being so insensitive. How would anybody with any sense touch on a subject like that?
@sammycircle Your praising this guy (J.D. Roberts) and the truth is he was a complete fool and a dick back in the day. A lifelong friend huh? You're full of shit! Interviewing somebody and hanging out with them a tiny bit doesn't constitute a "lifelong friend." I suppose you think well of Jeanne Becker too. She was hot then and still is and not a complete bitch, right? Even from the very start of the interview you can see they don't want to talk to him by their body language.
@nkmcfrln What In The Name Of God Are You Talking About?.............What How Or Where In This Video Do You Come Up With Any Subject Matter That Provokes You Too Ask Me Such A Question About Neils Wife And Daughter?......Are You A Paranoid Personality.....You Are Goin g Off On Somekind Of Weird Tangent Against J.D Roberts.......Did JD Abuse You In your Early Life?..........Lmao WHY THE UNPROVOKED HOSTILITY TOWARDS MR. ROBERTS?
@sammycircle You aren't too fucked in the head are you? I don't like J.D. Roberts; he's not a good friend of Rush. It was clear that Rush wasn't thrilled with the interview especially when he brought Neil and Geddy and Alex back to an incredibly tragic period. Softball? Womens' Network? Some DORK is shooting his mouth off at me on YouTube. You're a joke. Is anybody else out there okay with the interviewer even beginning to bring Neil back to losing his wife and daughter?
JD Roberts is completely unrecognizable.
MrDukemeister 5 days ago
this was a great show at Ontario Place!!
johnnylarue1 1 week ago
Three awesome guys that do what they love and have never done anything other than what they've wanted to do.
skrewflanders 1 week ago
Caress of Steel is a beautiful album, one of the best albums ever. I am 47 y/o and couldn`t tell how many hours of joy they have provided me over the years. Some people just don`t understand music and can`t feel music. I believe these people are emotionally frigid.
ugleeamerican 1 week ago
Slip of the tongue by ol' Alex.."we fooled them again"..that is correct, you people are continuously fooled over and over again..to separate you the people from your money....keep blowing what little money you have to entertain yourselves to forget about what deep shit you are all in. While these giggling-old-goats take you for what you have; all the while these over-rated bozos laugh all the way to the bailed-out bankers' banks...
phnx4life 1 week ago
@phnx4life dude, lighten up! Jeez, what do you do for fun man?
Caddotta 1 week ago
Peart is really an introvert but he always gives for a good interview. Not only is Rush three great musicians, they are great friends and put on one of the best live shows you'll ever see. The thing I like about them best (other than music) is they are completely humble...no huge egos here...and very down to Earth. Rush in one word : AWESOME!
DickLodge68 1 week ago
The lyrics are alltruistic
inachu 2 weeks ago
great seeing neil involved in the interview! happy happy happy
davidbrodlie 2 weeks ago
great clip and seeing the band (again) so much like a family...makes the last 30 years of being a Rush fan totally worth it.
blasterkid2011 3 weeks ago
It is hard to imagine a band that would be more fun to spend a day with. Charm, intelligence, goofiness ... oh yeah, they're also musical gods.
ifutureman 3 weeks ago
At 8:35 Neil is like, "Ok man that's enough". The interviewer was poking his nose around where it didn't belong.
MrHueJazz1 3 weeks ago
the interviewer keeps excluding Neil, it makes me puke...
AetroyayorteA 1 month ago
These guys ooze genuine humanity and class from start to finish. I barely even listen to pop and rock music anymore (I've transited to jazz and classical as I've gotten older), but I still love these guys and listen to them regularly.
rk6314 1 month ago
Honestly John I think it was in bad taste to bring up the "Dark Period"..
Vatch1966 1 month ago
cool dudes
CrazyNative4 1 month ago
geddy's nose has mutated into a solid rock eagle claw grappling hook!!!
MrAgitator 1 month ago
You can tell it still hurts Neil... But God bless him
TheShel8777 1 month ago 2
i meant Bath the cat
SuperMegaUberGenius 1 month ago
great quiet units
SuperMegaUberGenius 1 month ago
you lamers in 2012 last time was
um spring sprang sprung
/watch?v=30XdxwZb0kc\
more a gallatin trail upwards bax um glamping vhrooom
find me place to camp with sun dog fires and bubba's bar and bath handles
SuperMegaUberGenius 1 month ago
I've never seen Neil so talkative. I wonder if he had some "soup" before the interview.
nev594 1 month ago 10
@nev594 Neil Is Talkative Because Of The Interviewer, J.D Knows His Stuff Thus A Huge Trust Factor Is Present!
sammycircle 1 week ago
John Roberts use to be a VJ at Much Music in Toronto what he first started out, and interviewed rush many times back in the eighties. Search around youtube for' VJ Roberts and much music. It's funny to see them together after 30 years back then they were both broke and now they are multimillionaires
kody1962 1 month ago
The R&R HOF is a farce. Will never step foot in the place until Rush is inducted. Three of the most talented musicians ever, awesome and ageless music, humble, kind guys. What more could we fans ask for???
yesorlando05 1 month ago
Thank God Neil has loosened up enough with his shyness, and has matured enough to do a real interview with his band mates.
Yami02blue 1 month ago
What's the "dark time' they're talking about?
probrojeffro 2 months ago
@probrojeffro
neil lost his wife, and daughter. in the late 1990's
crushy44 2 months ago
@crushy44 Wow! I did not know that. Man, that is certainly dark times. Sad.
probrojeffro 2 months ago
He as why are they still here. Dah! Because they are GREAT!
TheShornak 2 months ago
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still vhroom cut the alwan yawn
v laop stretching like a cat bubble gum closer chew
sensiblesnsitive men just walk away from
2011 winter solstace
abstract thought lyser
the queen of logic took her vow
that has made not only tin cans on steam punk skateboards hoakay dokey yet has turned a landmark into a landmine swerver swell gefilterze done all ready Ooompa next up on the bong show we got slopper duper, on 2011 shortest day of the year, it sounds like hooville
SuperMegaUberGenius 2 months ago
neil's voice is out of phase
mistad00m 2 months ago
No egos, great character, good humour, and immense talent. We are the lucky ones guys!!
eagle0468 2 months ago
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PacisVictus 2 months ago
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PacisVictus 2 months ago
The three men of Willow Dale.
goremonio 2 months ago
In answer o the Interviewers question , Q -What is it the makes RUSH so evergreen? A- The Music is great and the playing of the music is exceptional.
candidcomment 2 months ago
The only rock legends/Gods not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It makes the RRHOF look bad, certainly not RUSH. Good job, JD!
kyoozoocanada 2 months ago
Boy you're not kidding. Neil handled the question well, but to think about what he
went through back then and to come back at anytime is pretty fuckin amazing.
mikens1 2 months ago
When John asks about Neil's "dark period", notice Geddy and Alex at 7:29. They're like : Uh Oh....
1989PinballWizard 2 months ago
Fuck indie music. You wants street cred? You want independence from being told what to do? You want spitting in the face of the establishment? Rush is the definition of that.
rosstripi 2 months ago
WTF, John Roberts thinks Neil Peart is the new guy??? Does he realize the magic came about when the 3 collaborated together? This interviewer needs a lesson in asking the right questions!
ektnaim 2 months ago
@ektnaim Hehe.. These guys have known John Roberts since the 80's. He used to be J.D. Roberts, a VJ at Muchmusic (Canada's version of MTV).
Merglet 2 months ago
@ektnaim Fwiw Alex & Geddy jokingly call Neil "the new guy" even though he's been in the band since '74.. Inside joke, though they have mentioned it before, I believe in BtLS.
Zeupater 2 months ago
5:55 I think someone saw Rush and crashed :P
alloimlindseyloham 2 months ago 3
PLEASE PLAY GREECE! WE MAY BE BROKE, BUT WE LOVE RUSH!
AudiophileTubes 3 months ago
Buy the Time Machine dvd, it will make your life better.
365Avalon 3 months ago
Neil Peart- Drummer, SONG WRITER too!
acidheadzzzz 3 months ago
I think Neil is a little drunk.
peteonthefarm 3 months ago
RUSH fan 4 LYFE.
noeltheshemale 3 months ago
all I'm saying is, if I were sitting down to do an interview and asked a question. as alex was is the instance of why HE thought there was renewed interest in the band. he was a sentence into his answer when neil abruptly just started answering the question for him! so alex just shoots him a look like..Hey, my question!.. I dont know, just because you happen to have an extended vocabulary. doesnt mean you should make up for all the lost interview time by be rude.
jfgdfb 3 months ago
It's so nice to hear Neil after all these years of silence
thedoriangray666 3 months ago 3
Alex and Neil have to wear Passes to get into their own show, hehe, I think thats funny. Geddy doesn't need a pass, hehe.
Mortlee 3 months ago
Neil peart sound like the narrator from dragon ball.
ThatFatPlumber 3 months ago
1:59 - Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength
THESenorChang 3 months ago
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THESenorChang 3 months ago
i stopped wen the interviewer guy said luck. it aint luck, its skill and dedication
IronFabianSteel 3 months ago 2
like i said before no. #3 but in I believe there are better than Rolling Stones only beatles are longer lasting. Great group great concerts.
Great stories in their music.
johnbullock42 4 months ago
Dude! I sat right there in that spot for that concert!
NoCheeseJustCrackers 4 months ago
I saw these guys May 2011Sheffield, front row. Geddy Lee was looking me in the eyes throughout most of the concert, i was honoured to be even in the presence of these guys it was so amazing, rush are the greatest! :)
EMBOBZ2112 4 months ago
the gnu music
noodlesmealey 4 months ago
My view is that the questions about the "Dark Days" were fair but perhaps went one question too long and that were Neil redirected the conversation
9429944 4 months ago
Neil seems uncomfortable answering that question about the "dark years"..way to go Roberts !..fat head ..
blica1 4 months ago
fuck me !,,i remember john roberts on much music on the metal hour...it's really surreal to see him doing this, and with Rush no less ! now i feel old..<(
blica1 4 months ago
Ill bet Neils confidence about doing this interview was soaring till the journalist asked the question. I know the guys doing his job but damn, 10 years later give it a rest. He went through hell and still managed to come back and turn himself and the band into well, history in the making. Rush is a great inspiration through there music and themselves in general. They're one of the greatest and can do anything when it comes to music. RUSH RULES!!
reidthedrummer 4 months ago
The Beatles grew up together yet they broke up acrimoniously, so Bono's analogy is bullshit.
fumetti 4 months ago
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Geddy, I can tell you why I will attend every Rush concert till the end of time, I will be 48 years old this October 19th. I graduated from HS in 82' I can remeber me and my frinds jamming to RUSH 30 years ago. Your music takes us all back to times with much less responcibility. Times that were great at the greatest times in our lives. I can rmember places I was and people I was with listening to all of your songs. That is why we still come out. Your music makes us young again. tour soon DENVER.
SIERRAHPBT 4 months ago
Geddy, I can tell you why I will attend every Rush concert till the end of time, I will be 48 years old this October 19th. I graduated from HS in 82' I can remeber me and my frinds jamming to RUSH 30 years ago. Your music takes us all back to times with much less responcibility. Times that were great at the greatest times in our lives. I can rmember places I was and people I was with listening to all of your songs. That is why we still come out. Your music makes us young again. tour soon DENVER.
SIERRAHPBT 4 months ago
Nice one John, bringing up the "dark years" about Neil's life.
Scoffman5150 5 months ago
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Novaheart1998 4 months ago
John, Your fired!!!!
SonicFanChannel 5 months ago
what a dumbass interviewer...
jazzplayer9 5 months ago
For years after Neil's personal tradegies, he refused to participate in any interviews. now, he's trampling all over the other members questions. you cant shut him up!.
jfgdfb 5 months ago 41
@jfgdfb you're right! I think since he's re-married and has a child that he's changed in the last 5 years which is cool. We still have the ability to change after many years on this planet.
0509killer 3 months ago
@jfgdfb Neil Peart is the most well read, articulate, and amazing person that can convey an idea, so, what is your argument here? that Neil Peart might answer a question compleatly? I think these guys have lived and worked together so long now, they can can accept each others thoughts, and concepts of their band. I think Neil has no problem getting the bands idea across. Thank you.
vrmmmm 3 months ago
@jfgdfb i know dude its funny actually.. interview guy asks ged or al a question and neil answers all the questions lmao
dwilmer7 3 months ago
@jfgdfb - - Come on dude! Seriously? I love hearing this guy talk. I say, "Let 'er rip Neil!"
And BTW; even before any of his tragedy's, Neil never had done many interviews or Meet & Greets at all. He does explain why in one of his books. Sucks for (wannabe) drummers like myself....
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@jfgdfb I know, but it is great to hear him open up! This band is like an old friend I have never met! I can trust they will always be there. I can trust they will always care about us! I can trust they will give me their all!
jimmymac63 3 months ago
@jfgdfb I noticed that too, but Neil was NEVER chatty. It's good to see him come out of his shell after 40 years.. lol
Merglet 2 months ago
@jfgdfb The way it shouldve always been
iceman590444 2 months ago
@jfgdfb Just means he's happy again.
vio2112 1 month ago
WOW. way to kill a good mood roberts. everybodys joking and laughing,bubbleing with conversation,then WHAM frozen funeral on a stick,you are the life of the party J.D.
roman14032 5 months ago
i love the part where neil,the ultimate rationalist, admits rush is a mericale
roman14032 5 months ago
I think it's funny that CNN (Communist News Network) are interviewing Rush, the band that devoted entire albums and songs to Ayn Rand...
TommyHolly1 5 months ago
uh ohh, he asked the forbidden question...
chrispwns123456789 5 months ago
@chrispwns123456789 7:38 awkward silence
d1duck 5 months ago
John Roberts was a VJ back in Toronto on Much Music back in the 80's!
Kenebutch 5 months ago
@Kenebutch and Toronto Rocks and The New Music
CanadianCharlie64 5 months ago
@dnsquare John Roberts is a insensitive blockhead !
MrSpencerport 5 months ago
wow. you can tell neil didnt like that question about the hiatus. man that is the one thing you dont bring up with neil. i mean wow i know the interview is just going through the questions but that is partially why neil didnt do interviews he like just started doing them again which is great. but man like you can tell that he was rubbed the wrong way..
kamb26 5 months ago
why would he ask that
why
vectron12 5 months ago
excelente entrevista! lo que me enfurecio si fue que el entrevistador nunca debio mencionar la tragedia familiar de Neil. Eso me enfurecio. A demas si se dan cuenta Geddy y Alex se notaron un poco molestos cuando pregunto eso.
MusicTheater81 5 months ago
"ON to happier subjects." Wil you frigging stop with the questions about the dark period. He just went on and on about it. Great interview except he should have stopped after the first question.
MrBlackhaw 5 months ago 8
Leave Neil alone
TheFashionbugs 5 months ago 2
Neil has a thing with hats...
96gummyworms 5 months ago
8:36- Good for Neil! People should really stop bringing that up!
guitbibble 5 months ago 3
A Canadian interviewing a Canadian Band on American TV
neonstratusguy 5 months ago
...JD, JD, JD...luck had not an iota to do it with it...
when I look back on my life I can genuinely include Rush as one of the key formative elements of who I am...
sisafitz 6 months ago
John Roberts is a JACKASS !!
ilovealaska 6 months ago
Good to see all three of them together. You usually see alex and geddy or neil but not always all three.
KicksMcgee23 6 months ago
OK,it was a sensitive subject,but what do you want? An interview where you circle around the topic uncomfortably?! They were on hiatus,and that's all that was originally brought up. The reasons are well known and part of their careers.
Besides,Rush and J.D. Roberts (as Roberts was known to Toronto's "New Music"show fans) go way back together,and there's a history between them. If anyone can touch on the more personal issues,it's an old friend,no?
dan2buys 6 months ago
neils eyes say it all"why the hell is this guy bringing this up"
CHEESEBURGER10000 6 months ago
was this inbterview in houston?
HippyManEyeballs1 6 months ago
@HippyManEyeballs1 No, it was in Atlanta, Georgia. I know because I saw them in that ampitheatre on the Time Machine Tour, maybe even that same day as this interview.
bbout19 5 months ago
i have to say it was awkward watching the bit where it turned to Neil's past - the camera stayed on him just a fraction of a second to long and you could see it was uncomfortable for him and he even cut John Roberts off mid-sentence when he went to say something more about that time. You could just tell that they really werent into talking about that part of their lives.
littleimp69 6 months ago
Some of you guys need to chill out about JD asking about the bands hiatus when Neil's wife and daughter died. The band didnt walk out on the interview, Neil didnt charge off the stage, and the interview went on just fine. He asked a question, they answered, and it was left alone. Theres no need to hurl mindless insults at someone you dont even know for asking a question of someone you dont even know. My point - the band didnt get pissed off, so why would you?
NewsMan580 6 months ago
@NewsMan580 Thank you for this comment! :)
boxfreak007 4 months ago
Verison Wireless Ampitheater. Great place to see a show. I saw STP there, and it was great. I'll bet rush sounded awesome there.
jonesy97 6 months ago
These guys seem so down to earth
ladybluluv 6 months ago
I'm kinda with the top comment. As soon as he brought up Neil's tragedies I was just like "oooooooh."
thessbmaster 6 months ago
I love how Neil is speaking up all the time, seeing as how he's almost never there in interviews.
Dylan90125 6 months ago
3 members, 3 best friends, 3 world class musicians.
lonewolf604 6 months ago 52
@lonewolf604 and one idiot interviewer.
ZachValkyrie 4 months ago
To expound upon what Geddy said, we don't just like their music. WE LOVE THEIR MUSIC! I can't remember seeing Neil so open and talking so much in an interview before!
shorawitz 7 months ago
Holy s**t! JD Roberts doing a musical interview AND with Rush?! Does it get any better than that! Is JD moonlighting aside from the news desk these days or something?
gorillabelly1 7 months ago
I love how talkative Neil is in this interview, he's so interested in talking that he even interrupts Geddy a few times.
GStricke 7 months ago
John Roberts and Rush go wayyyyyy back. He's probably the one reporter who can ask those questions.
lifesonfan 7 months ago 3
What a lot of Americans may not know is that Roberts was interviewing Rush when he was nineteen for the CityTV show "The New Music". His association with the band is long and deep, so he was able to ask a question about that period in the band's life...up to a point.
bearmare 7 months ago
aw man...knew something happened with neil but dint know wot it was....this interviewer is a dick for going there......and on a happier subject......RUSH!!!...FRIGGIN AWESOME!!....
MobiusRoom 7 months ago
Here in Canada he's known as JD Roberts. One of the early VJ's from Canada's Much Music video channel.
just4tunes 7 months ago
John Roberts is normally an astute reporter, but he blew it here. What is the advantage of bringing up the death of Neil's wife and kid? Idiot. Should have had done more homework on Neil.
kamaboko1 8 months ago 3
Why do we love RUSH so much? Because they never sold out. RUSH is the only band EVER who's members are NOT individually expendable.
AceOfHeart2012 8 months ago 3
@AceOfHeart2012 Not true. The Police is another band who's members are not individually expendable.
meccaturbo 7 months ago
@meccaturbo The who?
AceOfHeart2012 7 months ago
I'd like to add that they are a class act of holding composure even under stupid interviewer. John Roberts should be ashamed, especially since he is from Toronto, Rush's home band!
Someguyfrom1973 8 months ago
GEEZ...the interview starts off in a great mood, Neil very enthusiastically talking all over the place (putting to rest the negativity that surrounded him not wanting to take part in interviews during his dark years). and then WHAM-O...feel the mood shift at 7:20, note Neil's body language (scratch neck) and 8:29 looking away... Typical interview bullshit pulling out the negative crap. His inner voice was saying "would you effing shut up John", but came out as...."on to happier subjects".
Someguyfrom1973 8 months ago
What an idiot reporter. It would have been OK to briefly mention the passing of Neil's wife and daughter and that the band took a hiatus - period. But this dipshit keeps hashing it out and dragging on about it. Hell, you see Neil was getting pissed.
nev594 8 months ago
What a stupid reporter. Now Neil probably won't interview again because of this guy. It was nice to see him on Letterman though.
mapleblackdrums 8 months ago 3
These guys are the classiest in Rock. They're musical geniuses, yet they are so humble and such gentlemen.
7389 8 months ago
beany2112 i agree, i love these guys i finally saw them at MSG in NY.
MrGeo5150 8 months ago
@rushforever2011, They formed in 1968, but didn't release their first album until 1974.
Queslington 9 months ago
can't stop thinking bigger and better
/watch?v=jjWDJ9bm1ic
SuperMegaUberGenius 9 months ago
Great interview,{aside from the mistake of talking way to long about Neils' unfortunate tragedy that happened all those years ago now}. God I really Like the Rush,I see that they are very wise and cool people,and I'm happy about it.I'm learning from them.I wish I could play like Geddy.
420captain 9 months ago
Rush 4 Ever. keep Rockin Boy's. We love you.
420captain 9 months ago
The guy went a bit too long on the tragedy's. Neil was very kind in handling that moment. I don't know the reporter but "what was he thinking about going on and on about those past painful experience's in Mr.Pearts' life {and all rush fans lives}?He didn't Know it was taboo?Do your homework and have a little more respect before you do an interview like this.Sorry I'm a little pissed.now I will watch the rest of the interview. End the drug War!!!! Peace and thanks.
420captain 9 months ago
Poor Neil. I love how he is so nice to the reporter, even though he brought up Neils personal life and the tragic death of his daughter and wife.
Neil is just such a nice guy.
jerrythepotato1919 9 months ago
@jerrythepotato1919 No. You brought it up. And a bunch of others here.
I Love Rush.......not so much the fans.
Gary1111001 8 months ago
@Gary1111001 So what you're stating is that in this video, this guy interviewing them never brought up Neil's situation, and it matters that I did on a comment on YouTube?
Seriously, get a life.
jerrythepotato1919 8 months ago
Does anybody notice that Neil's VIP card has the Clockwork Angles cover on it...
jerrythepotato1919 9 months ago
1:40 Neil cut off Geddy!
jerrythepotato1919 9 months ago
WHEN DID RUSH 1ST STARTED OUT THOUGHT IT WAS 1974
rushforever2011 10 months ago
WHAT A DOCHE I FELT LIKE PUNCHING THAT REPORTER, HE OBVIOUSLY SAW THE DOCUMENTARY WHY DIG THAT UP
SiameseDream4321 10 months ago
The death of Neil's wife and daughter has already been reported how does it make John Roberts a good reporter mentioning it now?
barnabas50 10 months ago
That whole interview was pretty much about disowning Neil. If anyone, disown Alex! He's bald!
BlackLink27 10 months ago
While I felt bad for Neil in this interview, John Roberts is a reporter & let's face it that is always going to be a part of Rush's history. He had to mention it. He wouldn't be a good reporter if he failed to mention it. The worst thing about it because Neil is a famous person he will be forever asked about it. Not that he will ever be able to forget, bu tperhaps he can come to a place when he is more comfortable about it. But knowing how private he is I doubt it.
TNO73 10 months ago
What a colossal dick John Roberts is for wanting to press the issue of Neil's personal life. I have zero respect for John Roberts and I hope he has great failures and misfortunes in his life.
slump75 10 months ago
I was so heartbroken for those 2 incidents that Neil experienced. How devastating.
konakaine 10 months ago
xeivous, yea they dont know when to shut their mouths. These interviewers are all the friggin same. There not satisfied with what the band is offering them, it seems they want more and more.
grassy00 10 months ago
fuck CNN, mentioning Neil's personal life. i hate CNN, but love Rush
Xeivous 10 months ago
GEDDY LEE ATE MY GFs BABY!!!!!!
dwilmer7 10 months ago
nice to see 4 old Toronto boys together again after 30 yrs.
Love4SK 10 months ago
Wow! Neil is downright "chatty" on this interview! Very cool.
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VanessAndGabby 11 months ago
CORPORATE JOURNALISTS LACK UTTER PHILOSOPHICAL TACT. Respect Neil's privacy; it is the ADULT THING to do.
edgardusXII 1 year ago 2
"On the happier subjects" I wouldn't want to talk about that either I can't blame Neil for changing the subject.
Annonymus121 1 year ago
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Fuck, yeah, fuckin dumb journalist... Leave That thing Alone.
jpque27 1 year ago 30
@jpque27 I disagree, John Roberts is pretty solid. He asked a probing question in the spirit of doing his job. Geddy and Alex drew the line in the sand and he retreated from the topic.
Angel3243 6 months ago
@jpque27 -john roberts got his 'start' in toronto,with cons on,doing post-punk look interviews when sctv was on the air
noodlesmealey 4 months ago
@jpque27 The journalist is actually J.D Roberts,Nowadays Known As John Roberts, who was formally a Much Music Vj From Canada & also a lifelong friend of RUSH.Trust me.......he isnt dumb and knows his music!
sammycircle 4 months ago 13
@sammycircle So true I remember that just goes to show u dont need to be in television to be smart as your post states if u remember that far back u have a brain too>
PETESEYESBLUE 1 week ago
@sammycircle From the moment JR starts asking Neil about his tragic period you can see Rush resents his questions by their body language. All the way through the second part of the interview, Alex, Neil and Geddy have their fingers crossed. Geddy folds his arms when asked about the phone call. For someone who knows them from way back, especially, there's no excuse for him being so insensitive. How would anybody with any sense touch on a subject like that?
nkmcfrln 1 week ago
@nkmcfrln Softball Interviews Are For Pussies...........nk Maybe You Would Be Better Off Watching The Womens Network...Lmao!
sammycircle 1 week ago
@sammycircle Your praising this guy (J.D. Roberts) and the truth is he was a complete fool and a dick back in the day. A lifelong friend huh? You're full of shit! Interviewing somebody and hanging out with them a tiny bit doesn't constitute a "lifelong friend." I suppose you think well of Jeanne Becker too. She was hot then and still is and not a complete bitch, right? Even from the very start of the interview you can see they don't want to talk to him by their body language.
nkmcfrln 1 week ago
@nkmcfrln Ok Kid its bedtime...cya!
sammycircle 1 week ago
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nkmcfrln 1 week ago
@sammycircle Sure it's bedtime, you goof! A J.D. Roberts fan. lol If you ever meet Neil Peart be sure to ask him about losing his wife and daughter.
nkmcfrln 1 week ago
@nkmcfrln What In The Name Of God Are You Talking About?.............What How Or Where In This Video Do You Come Up With Any Subject Matter That Provokes You Too Ask Me Such A Question About Neils Wife And Daughter?......Are You A Paranoid Personality.....You Are Goin g Off On Somekind Of Weird Tangent Against J.D Roberts.......Did JD Abuse You In your Early Life?..........Lmao WHY THE UNPROVOKED HOSTILITY TOWARDS MR. ROBERTS?
sammycircle 1 week ago
@sammycircle You aren't too fucked in the head are you? I don't like J.D. Roberts; he's not a good friend of Rush. It was clear that Rush wasn't thrilled with the interview especially when he brought Neil and Geddy and Alex back to an incredibly tragic period. Softball? Womens' Network? Some DORK is shooting his mouth off at me on YouTube. You're a joke. Is anybody else out there okay with the interviewer even beginning to bring Neil back to losing his wife and daughter?
nkmcfrln 1 week ago
"We fooled 'em again!" hahaha Lerxst is a classy guy
Love these guys so much
ryanaceman 1 year ago
i want geddy's t shirt
simbiatriffster 1 year ago
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Geddy's shirt is awesome
simbiatriffster 1 year ago