The Rush Hall of Fame Campaign
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We, the undersigned, as consumers and fans of rock music, wish to see Rush considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
We believe that Rush has earned a spot in the Hall of Fame for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
--Rush has 22 consecutive gold records, and is fourth behind The Beatles, The Stones, and Kiss in all-time gold record acquisitions for a band. Fourteen of those albums have gone platinum.
--Rush has inspired such bands as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, The Tragically Hip, Smashing Pumpkins, Primus, Queensryche, and many more.
--Rush's lineup has remained unchanged since their first major tour in 1974.
--Rush has consistently put out records that reflect their own artistic growth and change, without compromising the band's integrity for the sake of sales.
--Rush has a huge, worldwide fanbase.
--Rush has, with the exception of the Test for Echo "Evening with Rush" tour, always toured with opening acts in part to allow said acts the chance to play on "a fairly large tour" (as quoted by Alex Lifeson).
--Outside of Rush, each member has made his own contributions to the world of rock music, through production, outside musical efforts, guest appearances, and so forth.
--Rush consists entirely of men your children can look up to. No scandals, no embarrassing "National Enquirer" moments, nothing like that. Just really good music from generally decent human beings.
We believe that Rush has been sorely overlooked in the United States for far too long by the popular media and the critics. The Hall of Fame was founded to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of rock music. Inducting Rush will legitimize that claim by recognizing one band in particular that has contributed dramatically to the rock genre while continually preserving its integrity
We believe that Rush has earned a spot in the Hall of Fame for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
--Rush has 22 consecutive gold records, and is fourth behind The Beatles, The Stones, and Kiss in all-time gold record acquisitions for a band. Fourteen of those albums have gone platinum.
--Rush has inspired such bands as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, The Tragically Hip, Smashing Pumpkins, Primus, Queensryche, and many more.
--Rush's lineup has remained unchanged since their first major tour in 1974.
--Rush has consistently put out records that reflect their own artistic growth and change, without compromising the band's integrity for the sake of sales.
--Rush has a huge, worldwide fanbase.
--Rush has, with the exception of the Test for Echo "Evening with Rush" tour, always toured with opening acts in part to allow said acts the chance to play on "a fairly large tour" (as quoted by Alex Lifeson).
--Outside of Rush, each member has made his own contributions to the world of rock music, through production, outside musical efforts, guest appearances, and so forth.
--Rush consists entirely of men your children can look up to. No scandals, no embarrassing "National Enquirer" moments, nothing like that. Just really good music from generally decent human beings.
We believe that Rush has been sorely overlooked in the United States for far too long by the popular media and the critics. The Hall of Fame was founded to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of rock music. Inducting Rush will legitimize that claim by recognizing one band in particular that has contributed dramatically to the rock genre while continually preserving its integrity
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Robert
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timothy zerbe
- City and State
- lisle illinois
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- true fan since 1974
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Ken B. Hoesel
- City and State
- Glendale Arizona
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Gene Aliff
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Gina Lee Springer
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Victor Moll de Castro Pereira
- City and State
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Paul Noble
- City and State
- Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
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Jeff Lickert
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Jamie Goudie
- City and State
- Stromfirth,Shetland Isles.
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Les Meier
- City and State
- Youngtown, Arizona
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- Rush Rules! They were the best back-up band that Micheal Jackson and Madonna ever had! They really rocked on "Thriller", and the guitar solo and drum licks on "Like a virgin" were the best!
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Geoff Stark
- City and State
- Winnipeg, Canada
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Joel Bentow
- City and State
- Los Angeles, Ca
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- The facts tell the story; just because a band is not considered "mainstream" by the media, does not make them any less influential to the world of rock and roll.
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Jacob Abbo
- City and State
- Panama
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Jim Wilke
- City and State
- LaPorte IN
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- A fan since 1976
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Mike Moenich
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- They're not already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!?!? Shame!!! Shame!!
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S.Cushing
- City and State
- Seattle, WA
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Hillard M. Sterling
- City and State
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush is the greatest group of musicians in the history of rock-and-roll. It is a tragedy that Rush has not yet been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The bottom line is that Rush consists of three incredibly talented musicians who have been making amazing music with meaningful lyrics for over twenty-five years.
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Dave Schmerr
- City and State
- Harrison,Ohio
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- Rush- The Greatest Ever
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denny mullens
- City and State
- Fayetteville, AR
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- Rush is the greatest band to ever walk upon the earth.
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Lino T. Cancino
- City and State
- Phoenix, AZ
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Oscar Artiga
- City and State
- San Salvador, El Salvador
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- Rush is the best band ever.
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ernest j.volpe
- City and State
- milford,ma
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- it's a no brainer
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Jared E. Davidson
- City and State
- Salt Lake, Utah
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- As a musician myself, in my oppionion, these three are the best musicians today!
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Bob Boden
- City and State
- Louisville, KY
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- There cannot truly be a Hall of Fame without RUSH
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Gerry Groh
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- The meek shall inherit the Earth!
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Kenneth W. McCoy
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Thomas Knight
- City and State
- Atlanta, GA
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julia
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tat
- City and State
- canada
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Dustin O'Neal
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Julie Howland
- City and State
- Fairfield, IA
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- Rush is an ever evolving art form.
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Steven Anderson
- City and State
- Canada
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Michael Fink
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- long overdue, but better late than never
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Matthew M. Yenkala
- City and State
- Phoenix, Arizona
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- The inevitability is that Rush WILL eventually be inducted. Please do so in our lifetimes.
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Bob Stockwell
- City and State
- Dublin, CA
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Brian Vasquez
- City and State
- Clovis, CA
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Paul C. Lonis
- City and State
- Chicago, IL
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- The time has come to add Rush to the Hall of Fame.
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roger kirk
- City and State
- wa.
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Bob A
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- I have been a HUGE fan of Rush for almost 20 years, and they have been together for more than 25 years. I find it very un-nerving, that a group that has survived the tests of time has actually been virtually denied a place in the R&R Hall of Fame. Rush, and it's individual members have influenced so many other musicians, and have touched even more lives with thier music. Every time I hear a song from Rush, I am psychologically forced to crank up the volume on the stereo. As I am listening to the song, I will reflect on where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard it, or, I might just remember the time I actually had the chance to meet Geddy, Alex, and Niel........they were by far the friendliest of all the celebs and musicians I have ever met. I am a firm believer that these 3 men have earned thier place in the R&R Hall of Fame a long time ago.
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Gary Freilino
- City and State
- Monroeville, PA
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- I have been a fan since 1981(Moving Pictures)
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Dawn Judd
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Michael Lynch
- City and State
- Chicago, IL
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Stephen Breden
- City and State
- Colleyville, TX
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- these guys are better than 3/4 of the existing inductees
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William Birch
- City and State
- New Ipswich, NH 03071
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- Rush has been a major influence in the Rock music written in the last three decades. I know that I always list Rush, and Geddy Lee in specific, as my major musical influences when asked. Their hard work and "success without compromise", IMO, should be recognized.
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Mike Chegini
- City and State
- Santa Clara
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A. Craig Powell
- City and State
- Clinton, SC
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Johnny Engstrom
- City and State
- Karlskoga. SWEDEN.
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- Rush is the greatest band on earth. I have been a fan since 1978, and seen them live four times 84 and 91.
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J!m Leach
- City and State
- Enfield, CT
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- I have been a drummer since age six. I have been a follower of Rush since 1985. I think any drummer would be lying if he or she could say they have never heard of Neil Peart. His abilities, though arguably limited in
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JOHN MCCONNELL
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Carl Wisniewski
- City and State
- Rochester, NY
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- My favorite group since 1975
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