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Music Appreciation

AZJonnie

(2,046 posts)

7. They're Neil's lyrics, not "his songs"

Reply to exboyfil (Reply #6)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 03:58 PM

Oct 6

I would not call out Alex and Geddy for continuing to use the name Rush, and calling them a "Rush cover band" is way out of line

They are 2/3 of the band and the two founding members, and they have the writing credits for the music part of the songs. I'd say it'd be cool of them to decide not continue with the name after Neil's passing, but not that it's uncool of them to continue to do so. As an aside, La Villa Strangiato gives writing credit to Alex solely. Are they allowed to play THAT song using the name "Rush", in your estimation?