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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I'm the same way. I truly admire and respect the talents of these three guys, but it's three virtuosos making music that not a lot of people want to listen to. Yes, they've sold some records but if it was all about who are the greatest players, they be on the top of the record sales list. Instead, bands like the Stones and Arrowsmith make music that most people find more listenable.
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I loved Rush. But I also agree with your opinion, as I play guitar a little myself and I am constantly pointing out to musicians that 'prowess' on an instrument is impressive to other musicians mainly. Rush was so incredibly tight together! I have to stand in awe of them as a person that sees the mechanics involved.
Yet IMHO for most people, music conveys an attitude, paints a picture, has a beat/flow that is alluring and THAT is the main attraction. They identify with the song in emotional ways. Rush's lyrics, thanks mainly to Neil Peart, were inspirational and top-notch. The people that loved Rush were certainly heavily drawn to the lyrics. A lot of people didn't like Geddy's falsetto voice, and never really looked past that. Not a lot of dance-able stuff there either!
I also heard from a friend of mine that Geddy cannot sing falsetto anymore after he spread COVID, as the OP stated.
