Iron Maiden opening for the Scorpions, July 4th, 1982. I’d never heard Maiden before and was sitting maybe 15 rows from the stage. Blew my young mind.

Thankfully, Mom and I survived last night’s Chicagoland tornado outbreak mostly unscathed. One hit my town and blew down some gas stations and strip malls. It actually impacted the other side of my neighborhood and hit a friend’s place that’s maybe five or six hundred yards from mine. We lost power but that was it. Today, I was humbled by the amount of friends and neighbors who called and came by to check on us. In this era where so many people seem indifferent to those struggling around them, it’s amazing to know that none of our neighbors forgot about us on this difficult day. Folks brought us food, batteries, phone chargers, and more, completely unprompted. We’re both cripples who need a lot of help pretty regularly and it’s comforting to know that we still live in an actual neighborhood where people look out for each other on bad days. Some say places and neighbors like this don’t exist anymore but I’m here to tell you that they do. All is not lost in this world yet, no matter how bad the tv news looks. Right now, I’m thanking God for every bit of today.

Anika Nilles keeping a set of Neil's sticks by her side #RushFiftySomething #Rush

I’m working on pulling my head out of a state of news-and-social media-induced depression and get back to thinking about rock and roll like I’m supposed to. What are you listening to today?

I’m loving this. Mutual respect is everything. True greatness.

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This is so nice! True beauty.

Some may not know this, especially some of the younger ax slingers. But fuzz is the one tool that effectively wards off evil spirits. Distortion will not accomplish that. Only the particular interaction between germanium or silicon can accomplish the proper sonic vibration and frequency manipulation to agitate the demonic realm. 🤘😈 #Guitar #RocknRoll

And then there was Alex Lifeson. #rushfamily youtu.be/l1CeYYEKXw4?si=Wd6S…

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 conta.cc/4wFIDrM

My father was one of those dudes. I grew up on Hank Williams thanks to him.

Yea, the 50 gallon barrel dayz were a bitch!😆🤘 #Guitar #RocknRoll

Late into the night the rock n roll psychopath exfoliates the quagmire of parts into the future possibilities of sonic exploration. A future song. The possibilities of getting law enforcement involved in his endeavors. Too loud for the commoner. Etching his name in stone as a true contender. Something to be remembered. 🤘 #RocknRoll #Guitar