RUSH - Check This Out - Soundchecks (1979, 1980, and 1990)

Here's something different: a compilation of material from four separate soundchecks spanning three different tours. The first set, from 1979, includes full-length pre-release versions of The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, and the never-before-heard-live-until-2007 Entre Nous! The second and fourth sets include various instrumental tests that are filled with riffs and teasers from classic songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and other behind-the-scenes stuff. The third set is a soundcheck jam from 1990, featuring Alex, Neil and Billy Sheehan (the bass player for Mr. Big, the opening act on the Presto tour). It is a 15-minute long all-out guitar blitz by Alex. Enjoy!

(1) Hara Arena, Dayton, Ohio, USA, August 31, 1979

The Spirit of Radio
Synthesizer Test
Guitar Test
Freewill
Entre Nous

(2) Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, USA, February 18, 1980

Jacob's Ladder / Instrument Tests
Guitar Test #2 / Various Songs
Bass Test
Drum Test

(3) Sports Arena, San Diego, California, USA, April 5, 1990
Alex and Neil Jam with Billy Sheehan

(4) Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 17, 1990
Soundcheck