Omar Hakim with Rush at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute

[Draconator]

This is of Rush's whole performance, 2112 Overture and Working Man with Dave Grohl. As you would expect, straight ahead, hard and awesome Rock n Roll.

But YYZ with Omar Hakim on the drums? Wow! Omar gave that song a groove it's never had before. It was fresh. It was amazing!!!

 

Edit: Viacom got their copyright blockers in full force, and all the "Good" videos are blocked. But here a crowd shot of just YYZ

 

 

Edited September 4, 2022 by Draconator

[Gugny]

I was fortunate enough to see Omar Hakim as part of Sting’s band during his 1987 tour.  RPI Field House in Troy, NY.  Max. capacity about 5,000 and I distinctly remember the ticket (decent seat) costing $19.

 

Branford Marsalis and Kenny Kirkland were also in the band. Phenomenal.