version 1.0 • by Dave Ward • 29sep2001

An explanation of what a Rush Code is and the rules of how a Rush Code is generated are here.

 

1. Which era(s) of Rush music do you prefer?
Phase I: Rush through All the World's A Stage
Phase II: A Farewell to Kings through Exit... Stage Left
Phase III: Signals through A Show of Hands
Phase IV: Presto through the present
No preference; I like all eras exactly equally

2a. Whose solo album(s) do you like best?

2b. Who is your favorite member of Rush?

3a. How many times have you seen Rush live?

3b. How many times have you met a member of Rush live in person.

This includes members of the touring band and people strongly associated with Rush like Donna Halper, Terry Brown or Andrew MacNaughtan. To qualify, you must have actually exchanged words one-on-one with the person.

3c. Which eras of Rush have you seen live? (Check all that apply)
Phase I: Rush through All the World's A Stage
Phase II: A Farewell to Kings through Exit... Stage Left
Phase III: Signals through A Show of Hands
Phase IV: Presto through the present
I've never seen Rush live

3d. Which one of the following applies best to you?
At a Rush show I was surrounded by screaming, annoying people.
There were no loud, irritating people around when I saw Rush.
I shamefully admit I used to scream at Rush concerts
I've never seen Rush live

4a. Desert Island factor. Which Rush album would you choose if you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one?

4b. "Tai Shan" factor. What do you think of the song "Tai Shan" from Hold Your Fire?
I like it.
I don't like it.
I don't know the song or don't have an opinion.

5. How many Rush boots do you own?

This is the total number, including boots you've attained by purchase, downloading, copying, trading or any other method.

The number of boots I indicated above is

6. What musical instruments do you play?
I don't play any musical instruments
Guitar
Rhythm guitar
Lead guitar
Drums (meaning the rock/jazz style drum kit, not orchestra percussion)
Bass guitar
Keyboards (piano, synth or other keyboard instrument)
Vocals (only indicate this if you are serious; singing in the shower or car doesn't count!)
Other

I'm just beginning to learn to play the instrument(s)
I've had formal musical training and are proficient one one or more instruments.

7. Everybody leans one way or another politically. Pick whichever most resembles your own position.
Left (eg: Greenpeace, Ralph Nader, Noam Chomsky, Socialism, etc.)
Moderate left (votes liberal/progressive but finds many of them too extreme)
Moderate right (votes conservative but finds many conservatives too extreme)
Right (William F Buckley, Limbaugh, gun rights, free market capitalism, etc.)
Libertarian
I strongly dislike politics and/or expressions of political views

8. Now we calculate the percentage of your life that you've been a Rush fan:

What is your birth month and year?  

Approximately when did you first become a Rush fan:  

Here is your Rush code:

If you have answered all the questions above, just click the button below. Your Rush Code will appear in the window below.

You can use your Rush Code in your e-mail signature, in an "X-RushCode" header, or anywhere else you like! It's a nice way to proclaim your love of Rush, and it's a good conversation starter. Be sure to copy down your Rush Code before you leave. (You must include the spaces!)

If any of the factors change (like if you gain more RoIOs), just come back to this page and fill out the form again. You can update your Rush Code as often as you like.

An explanation of what a Rush Code is and the rules of how a Rush Code is generated are here.

JavaScript by Dave Ward with lots of helpful touch-up work and repairs from Rick Karhu. All content is ©2001 Dave Ward

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