Lifeson is renowned these days as Rush’s resident funnyman (watch their 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speeches for a notable sample), but the programme from the band’s 1982 ‘Signals’ tour is where Lifeson’s sense of the absurd first appeared in full bloom. The first inklings of Rush’s penchant for in-jokes and Python-esque silliness began to emerge through guitarist Alex Lifeson, as the band entered the 1980s. But well before this element of the band’s personality became firmly established, a certain little joke one member of the band made was taken seriously by a whole lotta people, and over the decades has taken on a life of its’ own. The gradual influx of humor into the Rush universe went a long way toward making the band more relatable as they achieved mainstream success. Their philosophical lyrical slant and their ultra-advanced musicianship indicated a more cerebral approach, and the band’s overall vibe was a bit stiff. Rush’s first ten years revealed little in the way of yucks. Today, it’s common knowledge among fans of heavy rock that Rush, aka The Best Band Ever, has a great sense of humor.
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