Rush on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos

http://www.cbc.ca/thehour

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson 1968 in the Toronto suburb of Willowdale a young band called 'Rush' was formed.
Guitarist Alex Lifeson, singer/bassist Geddy Lee and then, a couple of years later a new drummer - Neil Peart joined in.
Together, they made Canadian music history.
Rush's debut album was the biggest selling debut by a Canadian band.
But that's not all.
When it comes to bands having released the most gold or platinum albums in a row, Rush is a solid fourth, following Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Overall, 'Rush' has released 18 albums, sold more than 40 million of 'em and played sold out shows around the world.
'Rush' are certified Canadian Rock Royalty.
They've been inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame, they've got a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and they've been made Officers of the Order of Canada.
These days, ther guys have just released a new DVD.
It's called "Snakes & Arrows Live"

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[lk47902]

RUSH is not only an awesome band, but also a group of free-thinking, criticial, sensitive, funny, inteligent and brave people that has shown to many of us that its worth staying true to your ideals. My favorite musicians and people on the face of earth!

[orthodoxyify]

@ajl22586 Neil is not full of himself I have met the guy once he is really a down to earth guy. He developed this anti interview if you will after his wife and daughters death in a span of 3 months. He has never been comfortable with the folks who act like fans.

[UnOwInGeD]

How come Led Zeppelin wasn't mentioned in that top 5?

[giggabyt78]

@wickedcurve yes but gene thinks he is god all kiss is is a money maker for him rush do it cos they love it

[guytitanic]

I think I'am going bald

[karnevil957]

@wickedcurve i think the bands he listed were most all time gold and platinum records not just gold

[JulesRules06]

@lk47902 Amen!

[JulesRules06]

I love them SO MUCH. They are such genuine, caring, wise, and talented individuals. Hearing Alex Lifeson talk about meetin Jimmy Page was the cutest thing! :')

[chaostic84]

there is always that one hoe everywhere that is shouting "yaaa" thats down to smash everyone at once.. lol

[Tyrannosaur511]

Watch... at 2:54 when George asks if they had a plan for their success, it appears that Geddy senses a funny quip from Alex because he starts to smile before Alex relies "Exactly." I thought that was cool.

[skifan07]

Somebody please tell me what Alex said at 5:18 after Geddy said "we still feel like outsiders". He said "just don't call us-something?" I couldn't hear him.

[wickedcurve]

@ 1:00, Hmmmmm....

what about Gene Simmons' claim that KISS is the All Time Gold Record Champion? I didn't hear them mentioned...