UPDATE - 9/10@10:39AM: Here's the band's pre-taped video acceptance of the award (thanks John at Cygnus-X1.net).
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UPDATE - 9/6@8:12AM: Here's a BBC article covering last night's ceremony where Rush gets mentioned (thanks apollo78):
... Canadian rock band Rush's latest concept album, Clockwork Angels, was named Album Of The Year. With its dystopian steampunk theme, the three-piece's 19th studio album has earned rapturous reviews, even in the mainstream press. Describing it as Rush's "most solid and compelling set of songs in years", The Guardian went on to say: "Those who worship at the temple of Rush will be in raptures; for those who remain agnostic, there may well be enough here to justify a leap of faith." ...
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UPDATE - 9/5@8:09PM: Rush's Clockwork Angels ended up winning in the Album of the Year category!
The first annual Prog magazine Progressive Music Awards will take place this evening at London's Kew Gardens (just a short time from now UK time). The event will be hosted by BBC Newsnight's Gavin Esler. Rush's Clockwork Angels is nominated for Album of the Year and their Sectors box set is nominated in the Grand Designs category. No members of Rush will be in attendance as the band is prepping for the Clockwork Angels tour opening this coming Friday in Manchester, NH. For a complete list of categories and nominees check out the Prog magazine website here, and you can also follow the event on Facebook and on Twitter.
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