My father owned the Rush Up. It was a hang out to Frank Zappa, Evil Kneivel, Rufus and Ted Nugent. I wish I was able to be part of the lifestyle and atmosphere but was just a kid. Stories, photos and old vinyl are all I have left. I recently purchased photos post fire via ebay and it seems surreal. Good to see the acknowledgement of my fathers work here on the interweb.--- Synchronet 3.21d-Linux NewsLink 1.2
Was thinking about Rush Up today with the passing of Gregg Allman. I was in a band called The Soul Syndicate later known as Our Brothers Keeper on Columbia Records. In early summer of 1970 our band and the ABB were double booked one night at Rush Up. We played alternating sets. We used their gear since it was already setup. On one set one of their drummers, I think Butch Trucks didn't feel good. They asked if I wanted to sit in. I did although I didn't know their songs. I just followed the other drummer. I wasn't used to playing long blusey songs but got through it. At the time it didn't mean much. I was a young kid. I didn't know who they were. They hadn't hit big yet. In later years I realized what a cool experience that was. One of my fond life memories.--- Synchronet 3.21d-Linux NewsLink 1.2
Do you remember the address? Would be cool to stop by and check out the building!I saw Chaka Khan and Rufus there in early 1970s. Never forgot her, the band, or the club.
Matt
On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10:07:45rC>AM UTC+12, metro...@gmail.com wrote:
Was thinking about Rush Up today with the passing of Gregg Allman. I was in a band called The Soul Syndicate later known as Our Brothers Keeper on Columbia Records. In early summer of 1970 our band and the ABB were double booked one night at Rush Up. We played alternating sets. We used their gear since it was already setup. On one set one of their drummers, I think Butch Trucks didn't feel good. They asked if I wanted to sit in. I did although I didn't know their songs. I just followed the other drummer. I wasn't used to playing long blusey songs but got through it. At the time it didn't mean much. I was a young kid. I didn't know who they were. They hadn't hit big yet. In later years I realized what a cool experience that was. One of my fond life memories.
Watching Kracker perform at the Rush Up in the mid 70s was as good as it gets, great memoriesKracker was a great band...
On Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 8:05:43rC>PM UTC-5, gatewaytogo...@gmail.com wrote:Kracker was a great band....they played by us...and at Monopoly Rock Club..
On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:26:50 AM UTC-4, jayp...@gmail.com wrote:Beyond my being a customer...back in the 70's or so I was around a bar called Champagne John's...in Wheeling....and we made some memories....one of the so called owners...Jimmy Patten..said he owned Rush up....the only other person I knew who was affiliated with the bar was Bob? or Don?...Lolly.....all I know...and I am not afraid of any of it...was that Cook County holds the highest banner of Holy Shit time....and I loved it....I survived running in and out of the rain drops....huggss...
My father owned the Rush Up. It was a hang out to Frank Zappa, Evil Kneivel, Rufus and Ted Nugent. I wish I was able to be part of the lifestyle and atmosphere but was just a kid. Stories, photos and old vinyl are all I have left. I recently purchased photos post fire via ebay and it seems surreal. Good to see the acknowledgement of my fathers work here on the interweb.I used to waitress upstairs... dated member of Rufus; Gavin. Oh the memories.
On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:26:50 AM UTC-4, jayp...@gmail.com wrote:Beyond my being a customer...back in the 70's or so I was around a bar called Champagne John's...in Wheeling....and we made some memories....one of the so called owners...Jimmy Patten..said he owned Rush up....the only other person I knew who was affiliated with the bar was Bob? or Don?...Lolly.....all I know...and I am not afraid of any of it...was that Cook County holds the highest banner of Holy Shit time....and I loved it....I survived running in and out of the rain drops....huggss...
My father owned the Rush Up. It was a hang out to Frank Zappa, Evil Kneivel, Rufus and Ted Nugent. I wish I was able to be part of the lifestyle and atmosphere but was just a kid. Stories, photos and old vinyl are all I have left. I recently purchased photos post fire via ebay and it seems surreal. Good to see the acknowledgement of my fathers work here on the interweb.I used to waitress upstairs... dated member of Rufus; Gavin. Oh the memories.
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