Oh! What A Rush! Quiz | Music

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1. Hi! I am the originator of Rush, I was born in British Columbia with the last name of Zivojinovich, which was difficult to pronounce, so I changed it. I tried to play the viola, but could not get the hang of it, so when I was twelve I switched to the guitar...lucky for my fans that I did. Now do you know who I am?

Answer: Alex Lifeson

Alex Zivojinovich was born on August 27, 1953 in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada to his Yugoslavian parents. As a small child he showed an interest in all things musical. Between the ages of eight to twelve years of age, he attempted to learn to play the viola, but was unable to master it. To keep their son in tune with his musical side, his parents bought him a guitar for his twelfth birthday.

2. On May 9, 1997, Rush was made officers of the Order of Canada?

Answer: False

Rush was bestowed the highest honour possible by Canadian standards, by being designated as officers of the Order of Canada in 1998, and not 1997. They were the first musical band to be so honoured.

3. Hey there, I see you have already been introduced to my band mate. Well, now let's see if you know who I am? I was born in Canada with the last name of Weinrib. When I was a lad my grandmother used to pronounce my name with a heavy Yiddish accent. I used to have dreams of becoming famous, but never really thought it would go as far as it did...guess I am lucky, eh? Well, anyway, back to figuring out who I am..I am considered to be the world's best bassist. The rock band that I belong to was formed in 1968, and in 1990 we received the award for Canadian Artists of the Decade. Now I ask with my true surname as your only clue, do you know who I am?

Answer: Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee was born Gary Lee Weinrib on July 29, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His Polish parents were survivors of a concentration camp in World War II Germany. From the time he was born his parents believed he was destined for greatness. His grandmother had an extremely heavy Yiddish accent and used say Gary as Geddy. Eventually, he changed his name legally to Geddy Lee.

When he joined Rush, the group was mainly into performing Cream lyrics on stage..then one day it all changed and they would be the most sought after rock band in all of Canada.

4. Oh look here comes John Rutsey to introduce this question...what? Oh okay..he wants to know if you can name the song that has this verse in it: "Though his mind is not for rent, don't put him down as arrogant. His reserve, a quiet defense, riding out the day's events. The river." Oh! Rutsey is a sneaky one don't you think, with not even giving a single hint? As Rutsey would say "You say you are our number one fan, right? Well, then you should know from which song those lyrics are from?

Answer: "Tom Sawyer"

"Tom Sawyer" can be found on these albums by Rush: "Exit...Stage Left" (1981), "Moving Pictures" (1981), "1981 - 87 Retrospective II" (1997), and "Different Stages" (1998).

5. Okay, okay, I'm ready but are the quiz players? Oh alright! Sorry about that folks my band mates are now telling me that it is my turn to give you clues to guess who I am. Well here goes...I was born with the middle name of Ellwood in 1952..yikes that long ago? Oh well, as most of you may already know I replaced John Rustey...lucky me, eh? Okay, you need more clues right? Hmmm..this should do it for you then...I showed up for my audition in the band in an old jalopy of a car while hauling my drums in, of all things a trashcan! You aren't going to disappoint me now are you? You just have to know my name...you know my band mates. So, do you know who I am?

Answer: Neil Peart

Neil Ellwood Peart was born on September 12, 1952. When he as younger he used to help his father, who was a manager for International Harvesters, but Neil had a love for all things musical. When he was sixteen he was a member of the J.R. Flood band, but the band was not too successful at least according to Neil.

When he was eighteen he packed his bags, and with a heart full of rock star dreams, he moved to London where he worked in the tourist office. It was in London, in his spare time that he practiced the drum kit and sent numerous tapes to any record company that was willing to give him a listen.

6. In which year, was Rush nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental for "Leave That Thing Alone!"?

Answer: 1994

By 1994, the band had went through changes. No longer were they performing Cream lyrics on stage, but John Rustey had been replaced with Neil Peart. When Peart joined Rush, he became the lyricist and drummer. With Lee's topnotch vocals the band had much to offer, and they undertook their first US tour in 1974.

7. When Rush was first formed in 1968 they were not known as Rush. What was the name they first called themselves?

Answer: The Projection

In April of 1968, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey formed The Projection band, which would come to be known as Rush. Starting with August of 1968, the band went through numerous changes until they would eventually arrive with the final product of Alex, Geddy and Neil forever known as Rush.

In August of 1968, Jeff Jones joins The Projection, along with his older, half brother, Bill Rutsey. It was Bill that gave the band the name of Rush...however, as you will soon find out, it did not stay that way. In September of 1968, Jeff leaves the band and Geddy Lee joins.

Then in January of 1969, Lindy Young joins the band and for some off the wall reason, they change the name of the band from Rush to Hadrian. Between May and July of 1969, Geddy leaves the band and Joe Perna becomes a member and then Lindy leaves and Hadrian breaks-up.

In September of 1969, Alex, Geddy and John (Bill Rutsey's younger brother) formed Rush.

8. Their "Tour of the Hemispheres" started on October 14, 1978. This tour would take them through Canada, the US, England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Holland and Switzerland. In which month did they first appear on stage in New Castle, England?

Answer: April

Rush started in Canada and the US. On April 23, 1979, they appeared for the first time in Newcastle, England. They were a huge hit and the group attracted record sell out crowds.

9. In 1979, Rush received a Juno award for Best Heavy Metal band?

Answer: False

In 1977 and 1978, Rush received two Junos for Best Group. In 1991, they received a Juno for Best Heavy Metal Album.

10. Okay, it looks as if you are ready for Rush's grand finale...all three members are going to sing part of the lyrics of this song and they want you to guess from which song it comes from: "Well I been hustlin' here, I been hustlin' there. I been searchin' for about a week. And I started feelin' this strange sensation. My knees are startin' gettin' weak. Well I need what keeps a young man alive; I'm sayin' I need it now. I'm gonna get the message across to you, some way, somehow."

Answer: "Need Some Love"

"Need Some Love" was released in 1974 and can be found on their album entitled "RUSH," "Mystic Rythms" was released in 1985 and can be found on their ablum entitled "Power Windows," "Limbo" was released in 1996 and can be found on their album entitled "Test For Echo," and "In the Mood" was released in 1974 and can be found on their album entitled "RUSH." Thanks for playing this quiz..hope that you enjoyed it.

All information can be found at:

http://www.geocities.com/rogers_web_waste/discography.html#h
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/rush/bio.jhtml
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/7619/alexbio.htm
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/7619/neilbio.htm
http://www.myfavoriteheadache.com/main.html

Source: Author JuniorTheJaws

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