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Documentary of the Canadian bands final tour. If you are a Rush fan, I'd recommend this. There are interviews that go over some of the band history. Not a lot that you wouldn't find elsewhere on that topic, but a really interesting insight into why they are giving up touring. One has to assume they are also giving up recording at least as a group, as there is a certain finality in all of their discussions. At first I wondered why they didn't talk more to other musicians that were influenced by the band. When you look at their 40 year career however, they were sustained by a rabid fan base. When radio stations wouldn't play them and critics were trashing them, it was the fans that kept them going. So it was fitting that they really focused on what this means to the fans.

I bought the DVD on Amazon, but if it's streaming anywhere I'd recommend it. As a huge fan, it allowed for a bit of closure most supporters of entertainers don't get.

I still need to see this. Forgot it existed.going to see Rush on their tour next year. Rip #Neil

Wife wanted to see it, but a) too far away on all the shows, and b) holy shit the prices are crazy.

Vince wrote: ↑Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:11 am b) holy shit the prices are crazy.

Yeah. I think we paid $300 for ours. Group of friends from high school, with whom I saw Rush twice (high school and early in college), so it's a fun excuse to get back together. Fortunately, they're going to Charlotte, 1) not far away and 2) one of the guys lives there so we can crash at his place.