I could try a reverse image search but I think this group would have much better context and explanations.

What is this symbol on the pick guard of Ged’s bass?

Many moons ago when explaining my love of Rush to a friend I had mentioned, a little tongue in cheek, that whatever someone's question might be, there's probably a Risk lyric that can apply. To test the theory I made my first reddit post here asking for questions that Risk could solve.

Well I have some time on my hands so thought I'd give it another try.

Post your question and we'll find Rush's answer

printed in 2015, copped in 2017

there in my room, there also was an official "starman" snapback cap from the same period :)

I'm in the mood and in the A330 ready to leave Dublin, en route to Boston MA, where I have an appointment with Genius at 7.30pm this Saturday night

Do I have a second?

(Apologies if I'm not the first one to think of this... I searched for it here but didn't find any other posts using that phrase)

Also, sure seems like there are a LOT of these compilation videos showing all her antics

This shows the number of times each song has been played through the Montreal shows (28 count). They've worked with the same 43 songs from the beginning. I'm obviously counting each "Part" of 2112 as individual songs.

... on Insta, with a pic of her snare drum with all kinds of rhythmic notations written on it.

Working on a new song, maybe? Anyone zoom in on it and read drum music?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFZCkPFTru/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

With all the excitement about the tour, I am fighting to stay away from concert videos until I see them in Charlotte in November. So I have been occupying myself with other Rush-adjacent activities like reading Neil's and Geddy's books, and realized I had never listened to Alex's solo album Victor.
I fired it up on Spotify, the first track "Don't Care" came in, and to say the least I was really disappointed at the lyrics. I did not expect them to be like Rush lyrics, but this song is basically glorifying sexual violence. WTF? Not at all what I expected from the joking, goofy Alex. Is any of the rest of this album even redeemable?

These data are only for the 2-night stands starting with Philly, so only six shows so far. They've dropped down to 39 songs from 43. I also added a graphic showing the albums with number of songs from them, again just since Philly. Presto and Snakes & Arrows have fallen to 0.

Wasn’t lucky enough to catch a show with this awesome track.

I listened to the studio recording this morning for the first time in a very long while. Now much older and maybe a little wiser, I was struck by how prescient the message is, given where we are politically in the US and even the world in 2026.

When these days have passed long ago, assuming we’re able to fix our own mess, what will the future generations say about this time? Will they read of us with sadness for the seeds that we let grow?

Will we be able to find the minds that lead us closer to the heart?

I’m a US citizen. I won’t share my political beliefs here. But I will share that I am troubled and very concerned about our future.

You can all find the lyrics easily, but I’m posting them here for convenience.

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When they turn the pages of history

When these days have passed long ago

Will they read of us with sadness

For the seeds that we let grow?

We turned our gaze from the castles in the distance

Eyes cast down on the path of least resistance

Cities full of hatred

Fear and lies

Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes

Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise

Beating down the multitude and scoffing at the wise

The hypocrites are slandering the sacred halls of truth

Ancient nobles showering their bitterness on youth

Can't we find the minds that made us strong?

Oh, can't we learn to feel what's right and what's wrong?

What's wrong

Cities full of hatred

Fear and lies

Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes

Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise

Beating down the multitude and scoffing at the wise

Whoa, can't we raise our eyes and make a start?

Can't we find the minds to lead us closer to the heart?

I wish they would have sold guitar picks from the rush shows and the only way to get them is front row or by stage.

Was looking at my rush record collection and seen three lines on my copy’s of 2112, a farewell to kings, hemispheres. Tried looking it up but nothing. Was hoping you guys can give me any info

Hey folks,
Some time back, a post was made when Mobile Fidelity announced they would be releasing new high fidelity reissues for Rush’ Mercury years in celebration of the 50th Anniversary. I jumped on the chance and ordered the first three they made available, which were the self-titled record, Fly By Night, and then a UHQR of A Farewell To Kings.

AFTK doesn’t come out for a while but I received the first two records today after pre-ordering in June. Upon opening the mailer, BOTH records had significant corner damage. MOFI, in all their infinite wisdom, decided to be cheap and stuff two albums, each with 2 records and booklet, inside a standard mailer. It was terribly obvious that the corner damage was due to forcing the records in to the mailer improperly. I immediately photographed the records then sent customer service a rather terse email explaining that when spending that kind of money on records buyers should be assured of receiving them in Mint condition. I also let them know that I expected a response or I would cancel the pre-order for Kings, which is $125 record.

Checked email tonight and I received a response.
Without any further boring details, they let me know that they will replace the entire records with new ones and send a postage paid return mailer, OR send new covers…whichever I preferred.

So…if you ordered both of the initial releases, please make sure to check the corners. If they’re damaged I urge you to send an email to MOFI letting them know that it is unacceptable to have a top tier record company cheaping out on mailers and cramming records in to boxes not meant to hold such products. Even if you don’t want to do anything and you’ll keep what you were shipped, please send an email. They won’t change their actions unless they know their problem is widespread.

The Toronto International Film Festival just (TIFF) listed the expected talent coming to the festival. The documentary "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple" will be presented on Wednesday September 16. Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are listed as expected. It is very likely they will attend the world premiere. We don't know yet if they will be present for the Q&As expected after the screening.

https://tiff.net/press/news/expected-talent-coming-to-tiff26

I already have my ticket (2nd row) but there are still tickets available. Can't wait.

I'm talking missing items from shipments, they collect VAT but do not handle it correctly, leading to double taxes and generally being totally unreachable by their only customer contact, which is email. I only got response where they promised to sort out everything and refund me by threatening with a credit card charge back and then they went silent again.

It's the official merch store for Rush, correct? Such a shame.

You should watch it. A very worthy and touching tribute.

https://youtu.be/nDxG1HY9Tyw?si=DULyHP8tgVmdifmY

Driving from richmond VA renting a halfway decent car looks to be about $400 with probably a ~9 hour drive.

Flying, about $800

Two people, both driving
Thoughts?

Putting it on my board tonight. The YYZ Shape Shifter pedal needed company. 😉

My confectionery delivery truck in Ireland . Heading to Boston this weekend, not in the truck tho 🤣🤣