RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026

Seen some recent footage from Rush-shows and it made me wonder, what if Harris had hired younger professional drummer instead?
I don't have anything against Dawson, but it seems that Harris must have been usual little stubborn on the situation.
Or maybe Im little thinking how Infinite Dreams could sound even better now..
 
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Azas said:
Maybe Janick is preparing for the next season of Dancing with the Stars.

It's a win-win situation for him. He gets to do what he's truly loved all his life: dance.

As for playing guitar, well, that just happens to pay the bills. In reality, it's nothing more than an elaborate cover story for his true passion.
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You're absolutely right!
 
PhantomOfTheOpera said:
Seen some recent footage from Rush-shows and it made me wonder, what if Harris had hired younger professional drummer instead?
I don't have anything against Dawson, but it seems that Harris must have been usual little stubborn on the situation.
Or maybe Im little thinking how Infinite Dreams could sound even better now..
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I think it's beyond clear by now that Steve values someone he can work with (and or control I suppose) over pure technical chops. Hence why he hired Janick, Blaze or Simon. All good players in their own right, but maybe not the absolute best around. But after all, being in a band isn't just about ability, you have to live with and be around these people for months at a time. Personality also is a trait that should be taken seriously and if the boss is more comfortable with a slightly lesser player because the flashy ones aren't people he vibes with, I think that's a worthy thing to consider.

I think it's kind of interesting that some of the more controversial band member shifts (see names above) and replacement decisions occurred during the post incubation time of the band where they had large tours to complete and albums to record. I can say from experience that I've been in bands before with great players who were shitty people and mediocre players who are better personality fits. The personality is more important than a black or white "can he replicate the fills in Murders in the Rue Morgue".

I understand the fans doing this, but I don't really see the point in debating what ifs when it comes to drummers as we don't really have much of a say. I suppose you could stay home and not go to shows, but that's just not for me really. Time is short. Whether we want to admit it or not, the band has far fewer days left than they ever have. I'm just hoping we can enjoy those days.

Well, except for Aces High in 2026, we are in our right to question that all day long. Eeeek.
 
Donner said:
"can he replicate the fills in Murders in the Rue Morgue".
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The thing is that simon cant keep the pace in some times during the show. And he should have choose the drummer from raven age. He is younger, harris friend, they get along well, play soccer together and toured with IM dozens of times.

But again pointless conversation, given steve's known stubbornness. Simon will only leave the band if he got badly injured.
 
Donner said:
I think it's beyond clear by now that Steve values someone he can work with (and or control I suppose) over pure technical chops.
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Good point. I would reiterate my earlier comment in the thread to say that Bruce was actually more of an outsider than the others I'd listed: Nicko, Janick, Blaze, or Simon. And how did that work? Steve wanted to fire Bruce shortly after they'd started touring together. I think Bruce was the only one who ever came in and challenged the concept that Steve was the Boss, and it may have been the turning point in Steve's hiring practices thereafter: get people I can work with and who'll fall in line.

Again, though, not that there's anything terribly wrong with that. Maiden IS Steve's band. Honestly, accepting that the others wanted to take 2027 off is the first time I've seen him (publicly, at least) really defer to the wishes of everyone else in the band.
 
mtmccox said:
A second ago I finished some video from Rush's Anika, playing background to the instrumantal solo section on La Villa Strangiatto, and yes, I am jealous of what they have...
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I would say she's truly done some tremendous work — amazing, really. Neil Peart was the heart and soul of Rush; he was simply one of the all-time greats. For me, Neil was the standout member of the band, and I always enjoyed his drumming. His books were great as well.

As for Anika Nilles, I didn't have any sort of prejudice, and I was already impressed by the few videos I had seen when it was announced that she would be playing with Rush. Of course, she's a professional musician and has played with Jeff Beck, but not being the most die-hard Rush fan, she still had to learn 40 Rush songs and then perform her first show in front of 18,000 people. That's quite an achievement. And judging by what I've seen, she absolutely nailed it. Not just technically, but in terms of capturing the spirit and feel of the music as well.

I just watched a few clips from the show yesterday, and that got me thinking about this whole situation, which is why I decided to post about it.

I'm glad to see her doing so well. It also made me wonder: as much as I enjoyed Maiden last summer, would Steve Harris ever have been willing to try something similar to what Rush did?
 
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