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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Ken M
- City and State
- Canonsburg, Pa
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William B
- City and State
- Wescosville, pa
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- I believe that rush is one of the greatest musicial bands that ever existed. The dedication and will to succeed in the music business has been seen, for years. Three musicians who love the music and love to create. Rush has even inspired me, (a musician as well) to a level greater than any other band out there. With rush and music, the sky is the limit. Good luck rush, you have my support.
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Kent S
- City and State
- Leesburg Virginia
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- Rush kicks butt!!!!!!!
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Lee R K
- City and State
- Pasadena, MD
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- Rush is with out a doubt the greatest 3 man band in mankind's history.
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James G
- City and State
- Grand Prairie, TX
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- They have been around since 1976 and have influenced alot of musicians in that time. Each member is at the top of the list on the respected instruments. The songs have hope and inspiration and other qualities that we need to have to survive.
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Constantine I
- City and State
- Ontario, Canada
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- This is a no brainer.
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Bruce L
- City and State
- Bellingham, WA.
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robert b
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Allen Van C
- City and State
- Fruitland, ID
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- Rush should be in the hall of fame !!!!
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Gord D
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Patrick J. F
- City and State
- Cottage Grove, WI
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- no brainer
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Leslie
- City and State
- Michigan
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- any group that can continue to evolve and hold its fan base defintly earns their rightful place in the RRHF
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L B
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- One of the world's greatest bands!
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brent s
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- rush is to good to be in the hall of fame they are obviously on a higher level than all the other crap that is in there now!
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Daniel Joseph H
- City and State
- Brandon, Mississippi
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- Rush has been around for 26 years. As long as I have been alive. They have inspired many and enlightened many more. They richly deserve a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To deny them is to deny a piece of Rock history.
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richard s
- City and State
- passaic,nj 07055
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Robert D
- City and State
- Sturbridge, MA
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Jennifer B
- City and State
- Sturbridge, MA
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Jane N
- City and State
- Cheyenne Wyoming
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Scot T
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R.M.Adkins
- City and State
- Syracuse,Ne.
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- I first discovered RUSH in 1975. As a 15 year old drummer i thought Neil was a god on drums,as i found out later i wasnt the only one who thought that! All the guys in this band are in the gallery of greats in ; Modern Drummer,Guitar player and Bass Magazines! Only musicians vote so that should say something. Rush is one of the best!.
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Curt C
- City and State
- Colorado Springs, CO
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- Rush has been a major, positive musical influence on my life for over 20 years, as well as my wife and children for most of those years.
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Wesley M
- City and State
- Las Cruces, NM
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Jacob L
- City and State
- Las Cruces, NM
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- analog kid is my favorite
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Christopher C
- City and State
- Ellensburg, WA
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- This hall of fame induction is long overdue.
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Darren B
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- Raw talent and creativity. In this day and age this should be a decision you don't have to think about.
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Tony C
- City and State
- Ann Arbor, Mi
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- Hey, has anyone ever felt just a wee bit inspired by these guys? Nah, me niether...
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Mike K
- City and State
- Jacksonville, FL
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- Rush: One of the top 2 or 3 trio's, talent-wise of all time.
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Robert B
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Jukka H
- City and State
- Pornainen
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Earl K
- City and State
- Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada
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- Rush always has and always will be the GREATEST EVER!!
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Jorma P
- City and State
- Sweden
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David L
- City and State
- B.R.,La.
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Roderic M
- City and State
- Geneva-Switzerland
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- "against the run of the mill, swimming against the stream, life in two dimensions is a mass production scheme""
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Jim H
- City and State
- NY
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- They really deserve to be in the Hall Of Fame,they're a great band.
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George A
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Stephanie M
- City and State
- Quebec
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- RUSH rocks! you ignored SABBATH two years ago, redeem yerself!
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Greg P
- City and State
- West Jefferson, Ohio
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Steve C
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meleck d
- City and State
- Minneapolis Minnesota
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John M
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Ted B
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Jean Sebastien R
- City and State
- St-Romauld, Quebec
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Jordan K
- City and State
- Denver, CO
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Jason M
- City and State
- Charlotte, NC
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Bryon K
- City and State
- Kendallville, IN
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Joe M
- City and State
- Charlotte, NC
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Michael P
- City and State
- Rootstown, Ohio
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- Neal Peart is the greatest drummer ever!
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Hyagriv S
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Dan A
- City and State
- Augusta, GA
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