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'''Rush''' is a legendary progressive rock band that came to prominence in the early 70s, and is still an active touring and recording act to this day.  [[Weezer]] drummer [[Patrick Wilson]] has been noted as being an admirer of Rush in his younger days.  He has made reference to Rush at least twice during his tenure in Weezer.
'''Rush''' is a legendary progressive rock band that came to prominence in the early 70s, and is still an active touring and recording act to this day.  [[Weezer]] drummer [[Patrick Wilson]] has been noted as being an admirer of Rush in his younger days.  He has made reference to Rush at least twice during his tenure in Weezer.


Weezer references to Rush
==Weezer references to Rush==


In 2000, during [[Goat Punishment]] shows, Wilson and bassist [[Mikey Welsh]] would occasionally reference the druma nd bass lines from the Rush instrumental "YYZ".
In 2000, during [[Goat Punishment]] shows, Wilson and bassist [[Mikey Welsh]] would occasionally reference the druma nd bass lines from the Rush instrumental "YYZ".


Wilson's guitar solo on the ''[[Raditude]]'' track "[[In The Mall]]" makes musical reference to Alex Lifeson's solo from Rush's classic song "Tom Sawyer".
Wilson's guitar solo on the ''[[Raditude]]'' track "[[In The Mall]]" makes musical reference to Alex Lifeson's solo from Rush's classic song "Tom Sawyer".
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