I think we`re quite unique in that we do have our own sound and approach and we don`t really care what`s going on elsewhere... we`ve never wanted to be part of another trend or movement.
I think that`s given inspiration to other musicians. I know, particularly through the 90s, a lot of bands would cite Rush as an influence. I don`t think it was so much our music, but more the way we really stuck to our guns.
I mean, you go to the internet and you can see all these conversations and arguments that our fans have about our music and that`s wonderful to know, that people would take the time to be that involved.
Certainly after the tragedy in Neil`s life, we were holding out hope for his recovery. It wasn`t too promising at the time and obviously you get to the point of thinking that that is it.
But when Neil called, I have to say that my heart soared. And the reason was, because it said so much about his recovery... that he was coming back to the world of the living.
I think we`re quite unique in that we do have our own sound and approach and we don`t really care what`s going on elsewhere... we`ve never wanted to be part of another trend or movement.
