Rush induction announcement

Created by Spirit of the Radio

[markpr]

Never seen a reaction from the audience like that, for any artist, before or since. It validates all the years we supported them and believed in them before it was cool to.

[toddwalker]

Watching this again, after 11 years, nothing has made me so happy. Three of the nicest and most talented musicians in one band. What a great moment.

[timgraham]

"and from Toronto ...." love how those 3 words were all that was needed.

[dianaa]

Watched this a million times and still get emotional.. Rush wholeheartedly deserves all the accolades and admiration from the public.. Three humble guys from Canada who graced us with over 45 years of phenomenal music.. What a gift to the world!! RIP Neil Peart, THE GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME.. RUSH=LEGENDS!!

[skomlos]

I was there - in the room - in the nosebleeds. Lifelong fan since 1982. The "ovation" was more a guttural, collective cry of victory by the fans, which seemed to go on forever, as apparently we showed up in legion. Upon the initial eruption of applause, the band and their reactions were being projected on the screen, as were the other inductees' reactions, which just fed our fan frenzy even more. Finally, led by Neil, I think, the 3 band mates rose from their seats and waved to the crowd to acknowledge "the moment". I have never before or since experienced anything like it, and it's no surprise to me that Geddy references that moment often as a profound one. It was. And I was there, screaming like the teenage fan I used to be and still am in my mind. "Forever dwells in that moment - hope is what remains to be seen." -Neil Peart

[mattthemachinelewis]

The fact that all the musicians stood up and clapped for them says enough. Their influence is unmatched.

Grateful they were inducted while Neil was still with us!!

[jeffwenberg]

First time I've seen this.
A standing O!
Awesome!
And they were actually blushing, how Canadian. Best representatives for this country we could have.

[nitedrive]

Funny how when we were teens we thought we were the only ones who felt the way this crowd does.

[cypilotiowan]

Geddys wife’s reaction says it all. I’ve watched this a hundred times, never with a dry eye.

[ericutsler]

Still makes me cry. Such an overwhelming moment of love for them. I'm so glad they were all there for it. R.I.P. Neil, R.I.P. Taylor.

[andrewmachado]

“And from Toronto” was all that was said and the crowd went nuts. This was a well deserved induction and long over due and such a special moment for the band and it’s fans.

[gastondoumerc]

I miss Neil, but am so very grateful he was still with us to see induction.

[ManInQuestion]

Rush will always be your favorite musician's favorite band.

[navajasdecaballerosgentlem]

I´m from Chile, and when I was 7 years old my brother came from USA with the 2112 record. At that age, my mind just blown away, and that album became a bible about society and human being understanding. This happened 44 years ago, and still feeling the same. Thank you Neil, I own you everything I am 'till my last breath.

[danielfowler]

I watch this every few months to remind me that every once in awhile - a light shines so brightly that it cannot be ignored.

[ENIGMVTIK]

That was nearly two minutes of pure catharsis built up over four decades. What a sound.

[kennethtilton]

In this moment, all RUSH fans knew, “We are not alone”.

[mikevivian]

Absolutely deserved., , the musicians standing up speaks volumes to the impact these 3 guys had on other musicians
Absolute Canadian Royalty

[joesteadman]

Seeing John Meyer and Dave Grohl standing up clapping made this more emotional. You KNOW those two guys LOVE MUSIC. They're standing out of total respect, love, and admiration for Rush

[marcweeks]

Jann Wenner has bitched about this evening ever since. He's never liked Rush, and he was really pissed off that their zealous fans ruined that part of the ceremony. Which is why I'm glad Lerxst did his "blah, blah, blah" thing all over Wenner's precious event.