[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]yamaha wrote: [/QUOTENAME]As much as I like Rush, I highly doubt they will win a grammy. They're just not mainstream enough for major awards outside of Canada. That's not a bad thing, in fact I think it is better for them as it would mean that they would lose their uniqueness. It is nice of the Grammy dudes to think of Rush, though.
My guess is that the Boss will win this year. I haven't hear his nominated track, but he seems like a safe bet.[/QUOTE]
Your guess was correct: Springsteen DID win the Best Rock Instrumental award.
And as for not being mainstream enough? I agree with your views. Although you and nearly every critic have that same issue with Rush; they're not mainstream enough to win awards or be a widely successful band in the US.
My opinion is that they do not need to be mainstream to be successful. Awards won't mean jack as long as you're still a force in rock and roll history, especially if you inspired many of today's artists.
Check the facts:
(all of these facts apply to their success in the United States)
- They have a combined 14 Platinum albums and 9 Gold albums (including live & compilation albums)
- They have 19 Top 10 Mainstream Rock singles.
- They are still an awesome live band (with memorable concerts such as Rio, Madison Square Garden, and a five-night sold-out set at Radio City Music Hall).
And it doesn't matter to them whether or not they win a Grammy. They are pretty much the Dan Marino of rock music; never got any fancy awards, but they changed the world around them.
(and as a bonus, They are also going back on tour in a couple of months. I'm gonna get to see Rush live June 9th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois!!!)
-=Brian=-
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Erin wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Go Foo Fighters for record and album of the year, best rock song, and best rock album!!![/QUOTE]
2 outta 4 ain't bad...:-)
2 outta 4 ain't bad...:-)