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Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Attention All Planets of the Solar Federation ...

Neil Peart's Silver Surfers coffee table book coming this September and now available for pre-order. Details, cover and more here.
Alex Lifeson's Envy of None project expected to release follow-up album in 2024. Details and more here.
Geddy Lee's The Lost Demos featuring the 2 new unreleased My Favorite Headache tracks Gone and I Am ... You Are now streaming. Download links, details and more here.
All episodes of Geddy Lee's new docuseries Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? now available to stream on Paramount Plus. Details, previews, video links and more here.
Alex Lifeson participates in the annual Andy Kim Christmas Show at Massey Hall December 6th. Details, videos, photos and more here.
Geddy Lee's In Conversation spoken word book tour for his memoir (ORDER HERE) wraps up in London. Photos, videos, reviews and more here.
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson perform at Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles! Details, photos, video and more here.
Official Rush-branded beer now available from Henderson Brewing Company. Details, special promotions, videos and more here.
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson perform at London tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins. Details, videos, photos and more here.
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson perform Closer to the Heart with Primus and Matt Stone on drums at South Park 25th anniversary show. Details, video, photos here.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024@4:38PM | comments

UPDATE - 3/28@6:15PM: Geddy has also shared a tribute to Pegi on IG, including a photo of Pegi with the late Andrew MacNaughtan who passed away in 2012:

Pictured here with the late Andrew MacNaughtan is the inimitable and remarkable QOFE - Pegi Cecconi -whose laugh could be heard the moment she entered any venue- Thanks Peg, for 50 years of having our backs... wherever you're headed they ain't ready for ya!...

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I'm very sad to report that, according to a number of official posts on social media, longtime Rush "family" member and SRO/Anthem VP Pegi Cecconi has passed away. The tragic news broke earlier today via social media posts from some of Cecconi's close friends and colleagues, including this one from Anthem Entertainment Group on Facebook:

With great sadness, we say goodbye to our friend and colleague Pegi Cecconi. With her passionate advocacy, straight-shooting directness, and legendary wit and humour, Pegi made an indelible mark on all of us at ole/Anthem and across the music industry. Pegi was a true trailblazer in the industry and leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. Our world will not be the same without her. Rest in peace, Pegi. We will miss you very much.

Cecconi got her start in the music business as a teenager in the 1970s, working alongside Rush manager Ray Danniels in Toronto, as VP of SRO Management Inc. and indie label Anthem Entertainment Group, where she spent much of the remainder of her career. Rush owned their publishing from 1974 to 2014, after which they were sold to ole (now Anthem Entertainment), and Cecconi remained on as a consultant. Back in 2021, she was the recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award as part of the 50th JUNO Awards. In her multiple roles as part of Rush's management company and record label over the past 50 years, Cecconi played a pivotal role in the band's development and success. The award ceremony included a biographical video and short acceptance speech with interview segments from Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, Rush manager Ray Danniels and many others. You can watch the video below or at this location, and read Pegi's full, un-edited acceptance speech at The Canadian Music Scene website. There's no obituary online as of yet, but we'll share that when available. Alex Lifeson posted this tribute to Pegi on IG along with a photo of himself with Pegi and Geddy:

"I'm going to get the fuck outta here." - Pegi Cecconi, QOFE

On her chosen date and time, because she was the Queen Of Fucking Everthing, Pegi got the fuck outta here.

Bless you EC and RR - incredible ladies-in-waiting for her Royal Fucking Highness.

On behalf of all RIAB readers, our thoughts and prayers go out to Pegi's family and friends. You will be missed.

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Thu, Mar 28, 2024@10:45AM | comments
Neil Peart's Silver SurfersNeil Peart's upcoming "Silver Surfers" book, originally due for release in May, is now slated to arrive in September ...
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024@10:33AM | comments
RUSH 3-D artwork from ArtovisionFriday Rush updates! Rush debut 50th anniversary celebration this past week, new Rush tribute album "Rush for Cover" coming next month, Henderson to release new 2024 vintage of their Rush "Moving Pictures Ale", and more ...
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Tue, Mar 19, 2024@1:38PM | comments
Rush 50th anniversary print from IconicIconic By Collectionzz is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March 18, 1974 release of Rush's debut album with a set of two officially-licensed, limited-edition poster screenprints ...
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024@12:12PM | comments
RUSH 3-D artwork from ArtovisionFriday Rush updates! New 3-D artwork from "Artovision 3D" celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rush's Moon Records debut, Alex Lifeson talks Lerxst Amps in new Guitar World interview, all-star charity recording of Mark Knopfler's "Going Home" featuring Alex Lifeson released, Geddy talks wine in latest edition of "Noble Rot" magazine, new "Bubba Bash" videos, and more ...
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024@12:00PM | comments
RUSH 3-D artwork from ArtovisionIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of the March 18, 1974 release of Rush's debut album this coming Monday, Wisconsin-based company "Artovision" has released several new, officially-licensed, 3-dimensional collectable artwork pieces depicting the albums' iconic artwork ...
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024@9:42AM | comments
Guitar World 40th anniversary issueAlex Lifeson and his new line of signature gear at Lerxst Amps is the focus of new article and interview in the latest edition of Guitar World magazine ...
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Fri, Mar 8, 2024@10:22AM | comments
CBC Music Live at Massey Hall - Geddy LeeFriday Rush updates! Geddy Lee's "My Effin' Life" In Conversation book tour stop at Massey Hall now streaming for FREE on YouTube, Alex included on all-star charity recording of Mark Knopfler's 1983 solo single "Going Home", Geddy Lee donates 5 watches from his collection to charity auction, and more ...
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Mon, Mar 4, 2024@8:40AM | comments
Signs around Toronto's Massey Hall at Geddy Lee's Dec 7 book tour stopGeddy Lee's "My Effin' Life" spoken word book tour stop on December 7th at Toronto's iconic Massey Hall will premiere as part of CBC Music's "Live at Massey Hall" series this coming Friday, March 8th ...
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Fri, Mar 1, 2024@11:09AM | comments
Today Was Yesterday featuring Alex LifesonFriday Rush updates! "Today Was Yesterday"'s self-titled album featuring Alex Lifeson on 6 tracks released last week, RUSHFest Scotland coming in May, new "Bubba Bash" videos, and more ...
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