Metal Evolution Part 1: US Division Episode 2

[isis]

Dickie and Randy on this episode....and the infamous Geddy Lee

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The new VH1 Classic show Metal Evolution premiered last Friday, November 10th. The show is the brainchild of Rush documentary and Time Machine video director Sam Dunn and builds on the mission brought forth in his groundbreaking Metal: A Headbanger's Journey documentary - in which Geddy Lee had appeared. In the film Geddy discusses the contributions of American garage rock band Blue Cheer to the origins of heavy metal. Metal Evolution's second episode aired last night and focused on the history of American heavy metal, and Geddy once again makes a brief appearance about 10 minutes in to discuss Blue Cheer. Here's what Geddy has to say about the band:

"In many ways they were the first metal band but they didn't think in terms of metal. It was volume that they were all about - and fury."

Rush had covered Eddie Cochran's Summertime Blues - which had also been covered by Blue Cheer in the '60s - for their 2004 Feedback covers album. One of the upcoming episodes of Metal Evolution will focus on progressive metal and will very likely make heavy mention of Rush, so stay tuned. In another bit of Rush-related information regarding the show, the production manager is credited as Allan Weinrib - Geddy Lee's brother. For more information visit the Metal Evolution website.

www.rushisaband.com/blog/2011/11/20/2911/Geddy-Lee-appearance-in-new-VH1-Classic-series-Metal-Evolution

[FeedbackLourde]

I've always gotten a kick out of how much Geddy & Neil like to praise BC as of late but yet never once considered taking them on the road to help expose them to a wider audience. Guess they were afraid to get blown off the stage! Pack up Rush!

[isis]

Rush did a nice tribute of Summertime Blues of Blue Cheers version.....so at least they have been a positive in Cheer's camp, and that's a real good thing.

[FeedbackLourde]

Yeah but it's all been half-assed. Their cover of SB was actually a combo of BC's version & the Who's version. It's so easy to jump on a bandwagon and cite BC as an influence but when you are in a position to actually help your roots, why not do it? The Rolling Stones developed their sound from many blues & R&R legends that were unknown in England and when they got famous, they took their idols on the road with them and exposed them to a wider audience. They gave back! As a 1%er, I am not impressed with Neil & co.....

[riffraff]

RMH will be in some of the other episodes too.....more towards the end....does that make sense? I am unable to watch this on my standard cable....hopefully I can get to the last few....
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!