Rush: Full Interview | House of Strombo

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the premiere of this special interview. If you have any thoughts about anything we discussed, would love to hear them.

Huge part of my life for 45 years and still hanging on every word. Don't need a new Rush, just need Alex and Geddy to be here.

This is the interview with these guys I've been waiting for two years to hear.

"To think you can trick your heart is a foolish endeavor" is one of the wisest things I've heard in ages. Thanks, Ged.

Wow. I am 17 years old, a drummer, and a huge fan of Rush, and I just want to say that it is truly a blessing that Geddy and Alex are still here with us, and are still great friends after all these years. Amazing.

Rush fans not only adore them for their musical prowess. But for their example of friendship and love. The world was (and is) a richer place for Rush manifesting itself.

I cried when Neil died. It surprised me, honestly. Hearing of Neil's last days and Alex and Geds grief made me cry again. I didn't know this band affected me like this. I don't know them. I didn't know Neil. Yet here I am watching this with tears streaming down my face. I love Rush.

It's like having two of my oldest friends stop by for a visit. I genuinely adore these guys, miss Neil terribly, and couldn't get enough of this. Love the interview - just a great conversation with two wonderful, fascinating, warm, genuine people. Thanks for posting.

The best thing about listening to Geddy and Alex is that they are clearly best friends

great interview. rather than pining over "what's next for rush?" i simply thank them for the soundtrack of my life.

I am a widow, professional musician, and huge Rush fan. This is the best and most important interview I have ever witnessed, and cathartic for anyone who has experienced the level of grief and trauma. It should be required viewing. There are things that Geddy and Alex discuss in this interview that I don’t think can fully resonate with anyone unless that have experienced it first hand. I can feel the pain, the grief, the trying to find one’s way through the fog. This June will be 5 years since my spouse and music partner of 26 years was suddenly killed by a drunk driver on a night on which we planned on sharing music. Here I was, a 47 year old professional musician (never wanted to do anything else) with our children ages 13 and 11, and completely lost all passion for Music. Some music I couldn’t even bring myself to play for years because of the trauma of loss. For the first few years I was careful to take gigs where I wouldn’t have reminders, but usually if I wasn’t on stage giving it my all, I just hung out in the green room with maybe one or two friends. But I have had experiences where after playing a show, I find myself ugly crying all the way home- and some where gigs triggered full blown PTSD of memories from that first night. Gradually I began finding new experiences and opened up to more kinds of music. Last month a fellow Rush aficionada visited me here in Minnesota from her home of New Orleans. She and I got to jamming (we both are bassist / singers / bouzouki players) and we jammed out some Rush tunes (and even did an impromptu jam of Circumstances and The Sphere). After she left for home, I reflected on the remarkable experience as I had not so freely harmonized with anyone since my spouse /music partner was killed. - and the fact that I was in no way triggered by trauma was remarkable. That whole experience was cathartic. People have told me how impressed they are by my strength in the face of this. Really, there is nothing about which to be impressed. You do not think a out it in the moment, you just do what you need. - it is easy for us to judge ourselves and be our own worst critics about decisions and actions we do while experiencing grief (and trusting up past decisions as humans do (Picard S2E8 🖖) But, the Brain does what it needs to do to survive Grief never goes away, you do not get over it, but it is strands / threads interwoven in the fabric of the Soul. Love ya, Xenia 🤟☮️❤️🌍

"the last few years have really done a number on hope" - Amen brother

Rush has the status and fan base every band dreams of. They’re not just a great band, they’re a legendary band with a rabid and loyal following and there will be no other like them.

Alex and Geddy are the ultimate friendship goal. 50-odd years together still making each other laugh.

As a long time Rush fan, this interview is enough for me. Meaning, whether or not they play together is NOT what I'm looking for. Its more of these two "brothers" moving forward and how they are finding the strength and starting new paths. I've realized Rush is special to me because of their brotherhood - the music is just a lifelong, magical by-product of their relationship. So proud of Geddy and Alex. You guys keep up the good fight and thanks for the interview. :)

Humble, modest, deep caring gentlemen. i just love these guys and everything they represent as musicians and humans. And don't forget the greatest band on the planet.

Rush - I can’t articulate how much their music influenced my life as a teenager in the 80’s.

I genuinely love those guys. I cried like a baby when Neil died. It feels rather silly to care so much about people that you have never met, but their music has touched my life in ways that are absolutely unique to them. They never fail to express their humanity and humility.

I could seriously listen to these guys talk for hours and be 100% engaged the whole time. Such incredible musicians

Man, these guys are real treasures. Humble, honest, true to themselves as artists and individuals, and also a beautiful example of unconditional friendship. Best wishes for these two legends. And eternal peace for the unforgettable Neal Peart.