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I have heard the CD today... a big stepdown after Super Colossal.

A few great tracks..... but also a few fillers.

I really miss the creativity like on Surfing... Flying.

Do The Stu

I remember you could be the jokester too. I was just sitting back waiting for more confirmation. I was hopeful, but at the same time not quite sure.

Rush plans to start new studio album next year

DETROIT (Billboard) - Canadian power-rock trio Rush hopes to start work on a new studio album next year, but will serve up a double helping of live material before then.

First up, on April 15, is "Snakes & Arrows Live," which features such rarities as "Circumstances" and "Entre Nous," tunes the band had never performed on stage before last year.

The CD comes from a show last October at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, and video footage will appear on a DVD scheduled for the late summer or early fall, said guitarist Alex Lifeson.

"We shot it in HD, and I hear it looks really dramatic," said Lifeson, who supervised the stereo mix for the CD.

Rush begins the latest leg of its world tour on April 11 in Puerto Rico; dates are on tap through July 22 in Atlanta.

Lifeson said he and bandmates Geddy Lee and Neil Peart are also thinking a bit about a follow-up to last year's studio release "Snakes & Arrows," which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

"I'm guessing that we're probably going to take a little bit of the break at the end of this tour," he said. "I don't see us really doing much in the way of any new material probably until the spring of next year, and then we'll see where we go. We generally prefer to just start on that first day and sit down and start jamming; it's such an exciting moment, and it becomes it's own living thing. We seem to be much more balanced and a lot happier working that way."

Captain Steve....it's all a facade for other people's benefit, but thanks for caring.

hey joe, im jm from the philippines, ive seen ur concert videos and its really great.. i wish someday i can see it live, to experience the rush and exitement by the way you play.. im really amazed and wishful that i can play as good as you, youve got great skills and thanks for inspiring us with your talent, im grateful to have seen those shows, right now, im calibrating my playing skills, and all i can do right now is to play the slow ones, like always with you, love thing, & starry night, how i wish some day i'll be able to play some raspberry jam or summer song.

Nice April Fool's Stu BUT, it pales compared to this one that sucked in a few yesterday....

This was for April Fool's yesterday IT IS NOT TRUE!!!!

"It now appears that the long rumored, long awaited and much wished for Led Zeppelin reunion is now back on again, with a bizarre twist. In a soon to be published interview with Classic Rock Magazine conducted by Geoff Barton, guitar legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of famer Jimmy Page has confirmed that indeed Led Zeppelin will be going out on the road this summer, commencing a world tour which will see the rock legends hit the U.S., Europe and yes, even Kashmir. However, the band's choice of drummers to replace the late John Bonham is both astounding and baffling. For sitting behind the kit for this historic event will be none other than, and I hope you're sitting down when reading this...Ringo Starr!

Yes, the soon to be 68 years young former Beatles drummer has signed on for this massive undertaking with the stipulation that he'll be allowed to perform a mid concert set consisting of his early 70's hits such as "It Don't Come Easy," "Back Off Boogaloo," "You're Sixteen," "Photograph" and "The No No Song" albeit presented in a more "Zeppelin" type style.

In the interview, when queried about how the rest of the band came to the decision to pick Starr over Jason Bonham, Page responded with "What happened was we all sat down via a conference call several months back, right after the O2 show, and the one name that came up, one that had the personality and talent needed to make the band gel again as a cohesive unit, was Ringo. After convening for several rehearsals, Robert, John and I came to the conclusion that it was working, and now we've decided to go full force with it. We were amazed at how well it all worked out, actually. I think people will be as well when they hear how well Ringo is able to replicate John's drumming in a live setting. It's incredible that we never considered him before to be quite honest. It's an honour to have such a living legend along with us, and we're quite excited".

More on this developing story as it unfolds...."

Good Morning Satchland......So What Up?

I'm pleased to announce the demos have left my body and I'm no longer sick. Being sick for almost six weeks is not reccomennded for anybody.

I picked up my JSX head last Fri. before rehearsal and man does this amp Rock ! ! ! ! My bandmates love the sound(still tweaking) and it's just what I was looking for. With the differences in my guitars (Strat, Firebird(with humbuckers) and my Carvin the sky is the limit for tone.

Thanks Joe ! ! ! !

Joe..... I'm attending the Chicago Guitar Center stop this Sat. If I bring my JSX head would you sign it? Please ! ! ! !

Thanks so much

Have A Great Day Everyone ! ! ! !

michelle......I'm glad everything is cool. Hugs

New Motley Crue Clip

If you are interested, you can listen to 30 seconds of the new Motley song - Saints of Los Angles or something like that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmde_3iSU3k

Hi Evereyone!