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In reply to the discussion: Rush, The Clash or AC/DC in what order and why? [View all]MatthewG.
(362 posts)Ive shared most of my relevant thoughts on this thread already, but one other thing Ill say about Rush is that, uniquely among rock bands, to some degree they represented solid middle class, North American values. Eschewing male sexuality for technical proficiency and coolness for hard work and the kind of good-humored nerdy decency that appreciates smart talk and the occasional backyard puff, Rush connected with millions of uncool but striving-to-be-decent suburbanites like myself who saw some of ourselves in their music.
I have some Canadian friends who tell me that while they dont necessarily love Rushs musical style per se, they did appreciate them for the respectable values they came to represent.
It wasnt as sexy as the Clashs punk rebelliousness, but Id also say that was part of the point.