Sure, but if he was really better than Rush, his audience would grow to epic proportions worldwide quickly. He may be very good, but better than Rush? I’ve listened to a lot of talk radio over the years, and the only person I listen to because I miss him when I don’t, is Rush.
Barbara Streisand sold 68.5MM albums in America, the 12th-highest selling musical artist ever. By extension, you're saying she's the 12th best musical artist ever.
I didn't think so.
I suspect that Rush wins the same game in terms of listenership. He has millions of fans, many of whom cried when he died. His estate is probably mammoth. There's no denying any of that. I listened and he was good, even great at times.
But I believe The Who - even with two dead founding members and maybe 20MM albums sold in America - blows away Barbara Streisand.