The new issue of
Prog magazine is now on newsstands, and inside Geddy Lee finally gives his side of The Runaways story of when they opened for Rush at Detroit's Cobo Hall on February 10, 1977, as dramatized
in their feature film.
Rush fans will recall Joan Jett's comments while promoting the film:
"...Joan Jett says members of Rush were anything but polite Canucks when the Runaways opened for them in the 1970s. In the new film biopic about the band titled The Runaways, Jett (played by Kristen Stewart) is derided by an unidentified rock group they're opening for. She later retaliates by breaking into their dressing room and urinating on one of their guitars. Jett doesn't hesitate to identify the real-life inspiration for the scene. 'Rush! They sat on the side of the stage and laughed at us,' Jett says. 'That sort of stuff pisses me off.'" - JamMusic, January 29, 2010
In the current issue of
Prog, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee replies:
"The Runaways had a ginormous chip on their shoulders. I remember that show. We had trouble with our gear so our soundcheck got delayed and The Runaways never got one. But we were always good to whoever was opening for us. We had no bias against them because they were girls - none of that bullshit. I know they said that we were laughing at them when they played, but quite frankly they were too shitty to listen to. And 40 years later they have a story to tell about it. Who knew?"
- Thanks to Tony R for the headsup!
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Rush fans will recall Joan Jett's comments while promoting the film: 
ya from what I herd joan jet pissed on als gtr
ReplyDeleteJett should be grateful she was ever on the same stage as these guys. And she should apologize for making them endure shitty music.
ReplyDeleteI've seen Rush several times and they had many a shitty opening act.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome "to shitty to listen too..."
ReplyDeleteWho's Joan Jett anyway? She's only famous for covering a song from The Arrows.
ReplyDeleteI love that Ged has said this. Now once and for all we can put Joan Jet and the Runaways in the who cares what they say, think,or do club.which is where I have always had them.
ReplyDeleteSo Joan Jett DOES have a penis. I thought so. A woman flatter chested than me must be a guy......LOL.....The only thing somewhat good to come out of the Runaways was Lita Ford. I guess UFO or Thin Lizzy had the night off.
ReplyDeleteJoan Jett is horrendous. Untalented faux punk girl.
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