Rush's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speeches | 2013 Induction
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- Rush Acceptance Speeches at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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this is the reason why Neil Peart wrote the lyrics
Well Put!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Winner!
😂😂😂
Lololololo
His "blah blah" speech conveyed more sincere emotion and gratitude than many standard acceptance speeches. Absolute Legend!
Maybe... But still looks silly in my opinion
Learning he decided to do this instead of using the prepared speech that he really had in his coat pocket...as a last minute decision that he told his wife he was about to do seconds before heading up to the stage...adds a lot of context to his fidgeting as he stood there waiting on Neil and Geddy. 'Well I told her I was going to do it. Can't puss out now. I guess I maybe shouldn't. No. Screw that. I'm totes going to do it! Shit..now I got happy feet. Ok, relax. I can totally pull this off. Can't be any more difficult than nailing a hard solo in front of 50 thousand fans.' And he pulled it off.
Sometimes, words just get in the way
The SIMS
I have to rewatch Alex’s speech every 6 months as a form of therapy! Sort of keeps me focused on what is or at least should be the most important things in life.
1:34 You can clearly see on Alex Lifeson's face he is thinking, "I am gonna do the blah blah blah speech, fuck it."
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah I never do Alex can get away with that on the floor dying of laughter😂😂😂😂😂❤🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤👍🏻
He even pulled out the paper to make sure he said it enough
Neil's speech was poetic and eloquent. Geddy's speech was moving and beautiful. Alex's speech was completely unexpected and completely punk rock-- a satirical middle finger to all of these awards shows, where too many stars take themselves so seriously that they can't, or won't, laugh at themselves! Dave was right: Rush has always been cool! These three guys rock! We love you and miss you, Neil!
leave it to al, to steal-yet-another-show! why they tolerated him for so long, the world-may-never-know!
Neil has always had the words. We're so much poorer for his death.
@@Kiki-D-Kimono Indeed, we are poorer for his death. There are not many writers and musicians who are even close to Neil's talent. The world of rock music is *definitely* less thoughtful and poetic without him.
bullshit. he totally disrespected his fans by his sophmoric performance.
@@jetguy7 I absolutely agree! His one and only chance to thank the fans or to even let us know what or how he really felt at this once in a lifetime event, even to just give a little insight or a glimpse of what he's thinking or feeling without us having to interpret his nonsense. I hated it.
Alex's mime of flying with flapping arms confirms my belief: when Rush flew to concerts they were transported by a giant mystical owl.
By night, of course.
Did they perhaps, fly by night?
@@justinruck3334 Ha! I see what you did there!
AWAY FRIM HERE
Oh who gives a hoot?? Ok that was dumb…,,
You Win! You win the internet. That comment was perfection.
Alex Lifeson is an absolute legend after that acceptance speech
You say that like he wasn’t already
Blah blah bla blah? BLAH BLAH!!
He was an absolute legend before that acceptance speech, too. Lerxst!
Blah blah blah.
😂😂😂
Alex had the most beautiful touching and moving speech ever
That was the best acceptance speeches I've heard, of course I'm biased. But Alex's!!! I'm pretty sure that that's the first acceptance speech with no words with the possible exception of "blah"...😁
I was moved 😥
His humor reminds me of Andy Kaufman.
Understood every word! 👌👌👌👌👌
It’s the most rock and roll thing I’ve ever seen
Is it crazy to say that I understood every word Alex uttered?
Nope, not at all, my Rush-ian friend...There’s no mistaking what Alex said!
@@dawnwelch6579 And he ripped the Hall of Fame a new one when he said it.
Nope... I understood his entire speech... how weird is that ??!!
Im fluent in blahs too
I understood everything as well, but he left out a few words. haha
Alex single-handedly gave a FINGER to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its own Stage. GANSTA!
He said, in so many words, that he didn't need the "Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame's stamp of approval on what Rush had done for nearly 40 years! You're right-Alex saw right through the fake and the plastic that The Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame claims to support. He gave the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame the black eyes that they've needed for so long! Since when has Rush EVER NEEDED to be accepted into a group of fake people that the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame snobs are? There are plenty of Rock Groups that got out there, fought long and hard, and achieved success...and yet found themselves snubbed by these "Hall of Fame" snobs for many years. Look at what happened in KISS'S case. They were eligible for the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame since the late 1990s, but they were snubbed by these snobs until 2014. Let that one sink in. If I'd of been Alex Lifespan, I'd of told these clowns off, thrown their little statue back at 'em, and walked out-forever!!!
@@ronaldshank7589 Steve Miller really told them off.
@@WillieDuitt1 Yeah he did.. it was great.
Totally
Alex Lifeson's improvised speech mocking the RRHOF and other past Rush critics (while thanking Rush fans) was bad-ass and brilliant.
Weird how their own nature shows through their speeches, like someone already pointed out: The eloquent, wise wordsmith Peart, the almost motherly loving and caring Lee and the emotional improvisation and unapologetic zany humour of Lifeson. No wonder Rush was unstoppable, they had the perfect balance of these three combined into a single force.
That was well said.
A single force to be reckoned with indeed.
That's it! That's all it is.
This is why bands don't last too, they can't make each other laugh...they can only grow more resentful and ego-centric.
fucking eh! youre god damn right!!!!
Niiiice ..... clearly can hear the "ping" of hammer on the head of a nail with that statement .
Well said
Alex's speech will go down in History as one of the Top Acceptance speech on Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
I agree and just found out about this speech from a gif in minnit chat software the we use for a trading forum
Top speeches ever!
I love the fact that Neil was not amused but after hearing from his own friends and watching the speech (with visuals he had not seen behind him) realized that Alex was re-enacting their careers and called to offer his an apology "the size of Texas" the following day
@@maccadoo642 I really enjoyed hearing that as well... 2112 4 EVR!
If not one of the most accurate….
Alex said it all without saying a word. Brilliant
Technically he said one word... :)
@@mgabbard Can't forget the whistling!
Only one word
‘Blah’
Yes but it was worth a 1000 blahs.
Geddy and Neil looked at alex like he was the younger brother getting to do something for the first time
I read the looks on Geddy's and Neil's faces as, "Yeah this is what he's really like, and we all love him."
@@Pauerkraut I remember that documentary with him as a teenager and his parents...They’re these serous folks, and he’s like “But you NEVER EVER LISTEN TO ME! I JUST WANNA PLAY MUSIC!” This was his time to shine
They were pissed at the time! While Ged has come to see it for how hilariously awesome it is, at the time they were completely caught off guard.
Alex pulled off quite possibly one of the most legendary moments in RRHOF history, showing that, while Geddy and Neil were the voice and soul, respectively, of the band, he was the mischievous heart. Missing these guys...
I've always felt a similar feeling: Neil is the brain, Ged the heart, Lerxt the soul of one incredible organism called RUSH. Plus Ray, Peggy, their wives, the lighting director, the art director for their albums, and the most amazing road crew of all time. SUCH a family (including us fans!)
@@jenniferjones7229 That's the amazing thing about Rush. Their entire crew, the road manager, their techs, their crew, everyone at the management office and Anthem Records, they were so close-knit. It really was like a huge, extended family, and from what I understand, they still are. That's super rare.
No person can ever top Alex's speech. Classic
It is very sad to know that Neil will not be indicting Foo Fighters. Not just a great drummer. Not just a great lyricist. A great man. Neil Peart will always be missed.
At least he was there for his own unlike Chris Squire.
Indicting???
You mean inducting lol
Yeah I felt that especially since the just got nominated this year
@@bill2527 did you watch the video? That’s what Neil called it
Man! Neil's speech is like a poem. Also philosophical
Indeed, it was eloquent, introspective & very meaningful - just like much of his lyrics. And Geddy's was reserved and humble, then there's Alex's speech, which could not have been a bigger 'F-U' to Rolling Stone and the Rock Hall for snubbing them for so many years!! The Three Stooges, the Holy Trinity from Toronto - RUSH - in all their glory!! This was perfect!
With his ability to write the lyrics that he did. I wouldn’t have expected anything else from Neil.
So was Alex's :)
I’m betting Neil composed all of that ahead of time, and then memorized it. Because that’s just what Neil would do. RIP
The fact that some of the RHOF big wigs are ass hurt over Alex's speech makes it all so much the better.
Especially if their name is Jann Wenner.
Absolute genius. And Geddy and Neil were PISSED… until they later figured it out; Alex was telling the tale of how they were ignored for years, but finally got into the RRHOF. Irreverent and awesome.
@luke5100 Look up "irreverent". That was his goal. YOU'RE probably the kind of guy who thinks the Sex Pistols should have had their mouths washed out with soap. Agree to disagree.
@luke5100 It's way simpler than that. You didn't like it. I did. As I said, "agree to disagree".
@luke5100 Shitting on a white piece of paper is pretty tight, ngl.
We love you Neil... We won't stop playing Rush!
RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020
Well said, John...💖😔
Yes !! Yes !!!! Fantastic words John !!!! So Beautiful man !!
how they tolerated each other for so long, ain't so hard to guess! when you look at many lesser, even-more-underrated-partnerships!
@@tinfoilhatter Alex and Geddy Grew up together as Teenagers They Went all Throughout School Together
Then After John Rutsey left the Band.After Their First Album. They Met Neil
The Rest is History Man !!!!!!!
@@frankfossaceca9616 yeah, i get it! similar to the beatles' need, in their time, the band just had to have more than just a competent keeper of time, and got considerably more-than-they'd-bargain'd-for, including some powerful charms, but now in literary facility *and*, rhythmic-rhymery, and decidedly sky-ward-re-motery!
Alex not only gave a huge middle finger to the rock & roll hall of fame but to all the critics and haters who just couldn’t handle the fact that Rush were and will always be cool. I’ve been so blessed to have seen them in Glasgow twice. Neil we miss you 🖤
Alex speech rules fuck the hall of fame for taking so long to induct these incredible musicians...love you Alex and rush.
Rush, and Alex Lifeson in particular, never needed a group of fakers and snobs, to tell them how great they are. The Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame is a JOKE! Way to go, Alex! You let those snobs have right between the eyes, and we, your fans, fully support you!
And all the other deserving people WHO HAVE NEVER EVEN BEEN NOMINATED!!
Alex's acceptance speech will always be the best in RRHOF history.
Alex with the most iconic acceptance speech the hall has ever seen
ALEX LIFESON'S SPEECH WILL UNDOUBTEDLY GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE GREATEST SPEECHES EVER MADE.
Suck it Winston Churchill
Alex Lifeson is absolutely one of the coolest guys in R&R. I couldnt' stop laughing. Bc even though he only said "blah" I understood everything he was saying.
I understood everything Alex said because my wife speaks the same language....its true😇
LMFAO!
he's not just sayin' words aren't great and profound and unbelievably brilliant and everything like that, he's entirely alienatin' like, one percent of the audience! appalling, eh?
:D !!!!!
Good one!
My wife and your wife shop at the same store?
Always strikes me how well spoken Neil is.... Ged and Alex are well spoken in their own way but Neil..... He had a awesome voice
Priceless!! Middle finger to all these self-important award shows!
And to the editorial board of Rolling Stone as well. Their original denial was because the board judged Rush to be too derivative to merit induction, which I never got because almost every album was a new journey into their evolving world. How is it derivative to put out 6 or 7 albums in 10 years, each unique in its own right but with a whisper of past albums providing an aural record of their progression in achieving virtuosity. And when Alex told them to get bent, all mention of the band was curtailed and they were never main story material in Rolling Stone. Thats retarded Ben Fong Torres' philosophy, but look who succeeded in spite of anyone's obstructions or trash talking. Can't keep good people down where they don't belong, and it's a bitch move to try to do so.
Alex's total commitment to his mockery is what really sells it!
Totally! And he was just saying the other day he still wasn't even really sure he could commit until he was actually walking up and basically said "fuck it". Amazing.
Alex's speech was a satirical middle finger to the joke that is the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, it was awesome!
Alex lifeson nailed it 🤘🤘🤘
Yep. Not one word wasted!
When Alex was talking his parents disapproval in the beginning, those blah blahs were the most touching.
What's funny, is that I recall Geddy wearing a T-Shirt that stated "Blah, Blah, Blah" during some of their concerts.
And Geddy references it during their speech inducting Yes a couple of years later
There was nothing left for Alex to say after two such eloquent speeches from his band mates except for BLAH BLAH BLAH!
Alex’s blah fest was actually brilliant. To me he was expressing their career and time together while forging one of the greatest & most influential bands of all time. Then, in later age finally receiving a phone call to notify him that Rush had FINALLY been inducted (after years of eligibility). Just my takeaway.
Alex’s speach moved me to tears. Wow, who would have known.
1:58 “and those who are gone”, man I’m probably wrong but that might be a reference to his tragedy. That was so heartwarming.
Probably more referring to John Rutsey
Yeah, no question he was talking about his first daughter and first wife. It took him two years of just driving his motorcycle finding his soul to get over them.
@@bradleyvincemusic7819 no, cause he was talking about families. And then he said that.
There are several being referenced. Not only his daughter and wife....but John Rutsey their photographer they lost along the way as well. Knowing Neil it was truly as a reference to all. He wouldn't have left anyone out in sincerity.
@@evracer no,meh,literally,says ,right before it ‘the family’s that ground us’. He’s referring to their actual families.
Here's the transcript of Alex’s speech:
Good evening everyone,
Let me begin by saying thanks to all you fans.
We’ve been touring and writing and flying all over the universe running ourselves restless, just to perform for ALL of you guys. (Mimicking guitar, drums and vocals.)
Then one day someone said: “THE Rocn'n roll Hall of Fame”.....”The ROCK AND ROLL HAAALL of FAAAME” ...Us!? Why? Are you being serious!? So, do you want it or not? Well, let’s just see “1, 2, 3, 4..., 8…, 9 albums. Duh!” The number of albums doesn’t count. Yet, of course it does. Or it doesn’t! Well? Well, FU!
But… years went by, more writing, flying around etc. And then, one day (whistling) a phone rings: Hello? Yes, it's Alex. What!? Really!? Awesome, I’ll tell the guys. Guys, they want us in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame! Well, then (getting dressed up, cleaned up, ready to go, pulling the speech paper out):
"Good evening. To whom this may concern… (breaking down). Nah! Foock it! I won’t put you all through that torment. So: to my family, crew members, Neil, Geddy, and most of all YOU, GUYS: Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU."
Signed & sealed:
Alex Lifeson
The remarks as delivered were far superior.
lmfao well done mate!
Now do it with a Canadian accent!
Brilliantly done, it really matches the gestures Alex did. It is a simple and nice speech, and it would seem somewhat boring if not delivered with only blahs and mime.
Thank you for that!
😎🍻
Neil saying "indicting" instead of "inducting" twice was no accident.
I always wondered why he chose a word that is synonymous with “accuse of a crime”. Is it because it is a crime that it took them this long to get inducted into the hall of fame?
@@medmac2112 It used in a way in self humor and a form of humility. I use it in that way myself. Sort of yeah we are getting praise but putting it in a humorous perspective. It's acknowledging that as great as this is, it's also understanding the humility to how others perceive is the best way I can describe it. It's acknowledging in humor that the adulation isn't all just sunshine and others see differently.
well, let's not forget the man was battling brain cancer at the time
@@tannercole3300 He was not diagnosed until mid-2016; it’s very unlikely that he already had it three years prior.
@@medmac2112 Actually, there's no way of telling one way or the other, but it's likely something had emerged years before it was detected and diagnosed.
3:32 They don't call their fans "toxic" : they are true, humble and grateful, as they are supremely talented artsits.
Chris Cornell patting Geddy on the back at :04....man.
Now Chris and Neil had gone :(
That really hits hard...very hard! I miss both Chris and Neil!
Very sad to think both Chris and Neil are gone and this video wasn't to long ago
I thought that was him.
I wonder how many people out of that crowd are gone now? But that is a sad thought.
So, I will forget that and rewatch the video again and see how happy rush was.!!!
The perfect ending to Alex's bla bla speech would have been Geddy and Neil, each grabbing one of his arms and dragging him away, while he continued to "bla bla bla".
I don't think they even saw it coming.. Which made is soo perfect! I understood every word he said!
LOL that indeed would be perfect.
All I can picture is Geddy clobbering Alex over the head with the award and Neil dragging him off stage 🤣
@@KissMyFatAxe they both went to clobber him with their awards.
Those three, no ego’s no bullshit just respect for each other and GREAT music. LEGENDS ❤
And respect for their fans.
Words really can't describe how much I enjoyed that speech
Watching giddy and Neil behind him try to hold it together. Omg. There will never be another !!!! Rush!!!
At about 4:49 I swear Geddy tells Neil "I'm going to kill him"
@@Sabalonapparently Neil was very upset by that speech- until all his friends started writing emails to him about how brilliant Alex's speech was
In all of human history, past, present and future, there will NEVER be better acceptance speech. Thank you, Alex!
Neil's speech is so poetic, no wonder he wrote the lyrics.
I've always thought Alex is the kid, Neil's the dad and Geddy's the mom. One happy family lol
It’s hilarious the man who never liked meet and greets starts the speeches😂
He was so damn proud you can tell.
You have to hand it to Alex. How many acceptance speeches do you remember?
Thank you fellas for bending my head for decades. RIP Neil.. Legend.
It will never be forgotten and should be included in the archives for eternity
Ladies and Gentlemen , a standing ovation to the GREATEST band in history !!!!! RUSH=LEGENDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a gem those 3 are. Makes me so proud to be Canadian. Thank you RUSH.
Canadian humility at its finest. Rush makes me proud of Canada and my homeland. Class act.
Your country is becoming a totalitarian police state. Forced compliance is now your motto. America is not far behind.
The speeches were perfect, Neil, profound and deep, Geddy, heartfelt, Alex. Just plain fun.
The greatest speech of all time
They all nailed it. My favorite moment is Alex's rendition of Tom Sawyer at 4:40.
You can't Blah Blah Blah. To hell with critic's
Alex’a speech was so moving I began to well up with tears. He has such a wonderful way of saying what was on his mind. I will miss them all greatly.
This is exactly the amount of effort the HOF deserves
5:48 "Blah! blah blah blah" It's so true. He is such an inspiration
Gotta love Alex's VERY ARTICULATE speech !!!
after watching news in Autumn 2021, I have to say that Alex makes about a million times more sense that creepy Joe
@@javabeanz8549 A true wordsmith
The part when he said blah really got me
The band that truly inspired me to play the drums! From the beginning, 11yr old boy to NOW 51yr old boy. The passion must live on! 🤩🤟
I’ve heard about “The Speech” but never heard it ‘till now. That’s pretty good stuff there! He cut it off right after the awkwardness started to settle in which works perfect.
About a minute into Alex's speech the other two realise that this is not going to stop Anytime soon
I didn't know Alex was also a politician.
Yes, Alex is a BLAH-tian.
Rush was the first band I saw in concert at the Michigan Palace in 1974. I was 15. They were great and so loud! They opened for Kiss. I immediately bought Fly By Night and have never stopped listening. I just discovered their acceptance speech minutes ago and had to watch Alex twice (so far). I'm literally in tears as I laugh my ass off. I love you guys!!
Correction: I went out immediately and bought their first album. Fly By Night of course came out in '75
Every person who has dedicated a good part of their life to being a true fan of Rock and Roll music, and especially those who have dedicated themselves to RUSH - their music and their career, completely understood every word that Alex Lifeson spoke.
Браво Александар, Геди и Нил.
@luke5100 Geez, I know it's cold outside, but loosen those pants around your brains. It's Rock and Roll - all entertainment and fun. Take a pill. Leave us rock n rollers alone.
Today, ten years later, both drummers on this stage already gone and now rest among the stars 🥺
I remember watching that and I about fell on the floor laughing, a perfect display of humor and sarcasm at the same time!
It must’ve taken Alex a long time to write such a deep and moving speech
He had a team of the best writers to prepare for this
Fun fact, he actually did spend a long time writing a real acceptance speech, then decided to do this last-minute. Hence why Geddy Lee and Neal Peart were pretending to whack him on the head with their awards and mouthing profanities at him. They were expecting him to do the normal speech.
@@JohnvanCapel Was it last-minute? I remember Geddy saying on That Metal Show that he did have a real speech written, but I wonder if it couldn't have been a pretext and he'd planned this all along.
@@VideoMask93Alex said himself that he thought of the idea while watching the other inductees give all these long speeches, and thought everyone was just going on and on like 'blah blah blah'. He only decided to go for it as he was walking up the steps to the stage.
@@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid Dang, that's amazing then.
I saw Alex a few times back in the 70's at a local convenience store in Thornhill, ON. One time I said hello and asked him what Rush was up to and he said they were recording Hemispheres. Yes, Neil had the titled pick long before they finished it apparently. I think they were well into it and Alex told me it was the most difficult album to produce in terms of complexity. I found that interesting to think about when I listened to this great album when it was released first on red vinyl no less for the Canadian pressings anyway. Alex was friendly and definately appreciates his fans. I mean you can catch someline like that you don't know at the wrong time for them but he could tell I was a fan who knew the bands music well.
That's awesome that you ran into Alex during Hemispheres. I learned every guitar part on that album along with the other ones. Alex used chord voicings that no one had used before in rock music.
One of the greatest Rock Bands to ever walk the planet!!! Rest in Peace Neil!
I love how he even "translated" the ring tone into the blabla language. xD
This will go down in history as the greatest induction speech ever.
At 4:49 Geddy says to Neil "I'll knock him out, you drag him off the stage"
I come back to visit this monthly.
One of, if not the best, acceptance speeches in history.
Alex brought the house down!!!
a brilliant 'steal' of the 99%, lo-hanging 'fruit'! outrageous!
No offense, your profile pic looks like a 60 year old 66Samus
Man, seeing Taylor jump around and have that look of pure joy and proudness, it’s just all the more painful knowing that he’s gone. Neil also looks really proud too, and his speech was beautiful.
Rip to 2 of the best drummers ever ❤️
I love how Neil and Geddy are trying so hard not to laugh at Alex's acceptance speech.
I cannot ever watch this again without watching Alex and knowing he's laughing inside about what he's going to do. I think "in the end" it's the HUMOR of Rush that made me a lifelong fan. The music is great, but the first time I saw them live (AFTK tour? Maybe ATWAS) I was impressed by the musicianship, but also that they were HILARIOUS.
Thank you Rush, for 40+ years of joy, and thank you Alex, for the best speech ever ANYWHERE. I was laughing so hard when I saw you do it live I had to watch again to actually open my eyes and see you do it.
Neil had such an amazing voice. Incredible drummer too!
Fuck. Cancer.
Have you watched the short film "Growth Rings" narrated by neil? What a mesmerizing voice. Check it out.
Alex nailed it. Every blah-ing word.
RIP the two members of Rush
John Rutsey (July 23, 1952 - May 11, 2008), aged 55
Neil Peart (September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020), aged 67
You both will always be remembered as legends.
4:43 I died at this part 😂 Alex speech is genius!
Making fun of Geddys high pitching voice.
Sad to see Alex, Ged, Neil, Dave and Taylor on stage and know two of them are gone (way too soon). Best speeches ever. RIP Pratt and T.
One only can beat this Alex Lifeson acceptance speech:
When Little Richard inductee Otis Redding.
Rick Wakeman,.......
Amen, Alex.
OMG. Alex said it all. So articulate and succinct. Truth just flows out of him like the glorious music that he plays. How can anyone top that? The speech of speeches! That last part, really, right up there with the Bible.
An amazing band, loved by millions now and millions more tomorrow! We love you guys! ❤️ Thanks Neil for the inspiration!
R.I.P Neil peart, what a drummer!
Lerxst's acceptance speech so clearly and eloquently captures what the RRHOF, it's benefactors, and it's directors embody.
Greatest acceptance speech EVER. And a big F.U. to the haters.
I freaking love Alex Lifeson.
Neil Peart was so very well spoken, and presented the lyrics of a song like a balanced majestic dance. Geddy Lee's affirmation of two partner's that could carry them through almost four decades in such a passionate expressive way, only shows how much they are more than bandmates but brothers. Alex's speech was completely 'emotional', coming from the kraken that could always command a stage with his six string. Geddy, Alex and Neil (R.I.P. good sir, we all love you) your music will always be heard, remembered and continue to rock throughout many continuing decades to come. Much love from your dedicated fanbase and congratulations on your induction, as this was very much deserved.
Never has blah meant so much.
How crazy is it you have a band and all three members were pretty much the best in their instrument class . I’ll miss Neil, what a genius
Was about to comment about how eloquent and poetic Neil's speech was... then Alex started talking and made me tear up. What a beautiful speech!