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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Brad L
- City and State
- Olympia, WA
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Larry D
- City and State
- Hayden, ID
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Scott D
- City and State
- Summit, NJ
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- It is both surprising and disappointing Rush is not already in the Hall. Their entire body of work is still relevant. How can a band with such consistent excellence not yet be recognized by the Hall? Rush is to progressive rock what Noah is to boating!
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SCOTT L
- City and State
- ST. LOUIS, MO
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Matthew M
- City and State
- Hancock, NY
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- A very prolific and influential band.
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Jeff Kersh, P
- City and State
- Lake St. Louis, MO
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- Rush exemplify the musicianship and maturity all musicians should aspire to; as role models, they deserve to be shown as an antidote to barely-skilled morons whose drugging and debauchery define them far more than their "music."
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Michael S
- City and State
- Stanfield, Oregon
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- Rush not only has inspired many, they keep re-inventing new sounds.
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John P
- City and State
- Loveland, Ohio
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- Rush is the band with the words that touch my heart!
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Supravat B
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Kent L
- City and State
- Savannah, Ga.
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- long overdue
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Saulo Cruz S
- City and State
- Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
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MICHAEL V
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Matt R
- City and State
- Cleveland, OH.
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- It would be a tragic event if Rush doesn't end up in the Rock hall!!
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Jonathan S
- City and State
- Aliso Viejo, California
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- This should be a no brainer.
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Rich S
- City and State
- Sunnyvale, CA
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- Greatest Band I have EVER listened to.
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R. Scott K
- City and State
- Nashville, Tn
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- The best "Band" in the world!
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Michael B
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David R. B
- City and State
- Cincinnati, OH
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Jason S
- City and State
- SF Bay Area, CA
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- g/p
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Bradley H
- City and State
- Fort Lauderdale FL
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Jabe W
- City and State
- Sandy, UT
- Comments
- Nobody deserves it more...
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John F. Schilling I
- City and State
- Dallas, Texas
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- Rush has greatly inspired me over the past 25 years!
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James C
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David R. W
- City and State
- Seaside,CA
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Michael B
- City and State
- Plantation, Florida
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- SIMPLY THE BEST, PERIOD!!!
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Eric D. S
- City and State
- Detroit, MI
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- I just met Geddy last week - Rush is devoted to the Fans!
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Scott L
- City and State
- Rome, NY
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Javier P
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Yipi
- City and State
- PANAMA, PANAMA
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german
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Lori T
- City and State
- Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
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- WHAT A RUSH!!
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Alan P
- City and State
- Nashville, TN
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Marc P
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Anya & Steven D
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tim b
- City and State
- atwater ohio
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Gino La P
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Louis G. V
- City and State
- North Huntingdon, Pa
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- Devoted fan since 1974
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John S
- City and State
- Stanhope, N.J.
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- RUSH RULES!!!!!
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Edward S
- City and State
- Arlington Heights , Il.
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Cindy M
- City and State
- Kerrobert,Saskatchewan Canada
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- They should have already been in there!
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Paul S
- City and State
- Stockton Ca
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- this is long overdue!
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Casey A. M
- City and State
- Philadelphia, PA
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- Simply the best there is!
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Jeff S
- City and State
- Princeton, IN
- Comments
- Rush deserves a place in the Hall of Fame!
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Steve W
- City and State
- Thornton, COLO.
- Comments
- make it right
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ximena
- City and State
- Panama City, Rep. of Panama
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- I wish to see RUSH in the Rock & Roll hall of fame
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RICK G
- City and State
- CANTON, IL
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