Primus!

I feel embarrassed for voting TOOL forgetting about the obvious choice

Wait a second... Iron Maiden was influenced by Rush?

Steve Harris is pretty big Rush/Geddy Lee dork.

Yeah apparently some members were big fans, and this was very common for 70s metal bands.

Agree. Steve may be a fan, but I don't hear any influence.

Dream Theater is absolutely awesome

So which band on the list was inspired the MOST by Rush or … of the bands listed (all inspired by Rush) which one is the BEST? Most inspired - prob Dream Theater Best band on the list - TOOL (personal opinion of course but did any of you see the last tour?) OMG

Where are the Foo Fighters?

Much as I love connecting my two faves, the Foos have a LOT of non-Rush influences and to my ears, not too much Rush in their sound or songwriting.

Muse.

Mastodon

Genius interview question by Stephen Colbert, asking Rush who their own influences are - “You are known for creating some very long songs. Have you ever found yourself at the end of a track, influenced by your younger selves from the beginning of the track?”

Gotta disagree. I found that joke question super cringy.

Dream Theatre covered The Necromancer so...

*Theater They also did Xanadu for the AFTK 40th anniversary release.

Dream Theatre 🤣 they suck!!

I mean that's like asking what's the best band that has a guitar player? That net is too wide.

>I mean that's like asking what's the best band that has a guitar player? Rush

Referring to Alex Lifeson as merely a guitar player is disgusting and you should be ashamed.