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Neil Peart, Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

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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.
Fri, Apr 12, 2024@4:58PM | comments

A new book from author Daniel Bukszpan celebrating Rush's 50 year career will be released this coming fall. Rush at 50 comes in at 192 pages and is slated for release on September 17th. It will examine the history of Rush through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. From the product description:

... This richly illustrated and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the 50th anniversary of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career.

Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades:
* The band's formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of Kiss
* Their breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ
* The role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey
* Rush's early Led Zeppelin-influenced efforts and their breakthrough, 2112
* The band's ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s
* The controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart's lyrics
* Geddy Lee's instantly recognizable vocal style
* Recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere

In examining 50 touchstones, Buszpan presents a unique look at Rush's career arc from Toronto bar band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. ...

The book is currently available for pre-order via Amazon at this location.

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Fri, Apr 12, 2024@10:12AM | comments
Rush comic book from TidalWave ComicsFriday Rush updates! "Grace Under Pressure" turns 40, Rush the subject of new comic book biography, prog-fusion supergroup "Trifecta" release new album featuring Alex Lifeson, Lerxst Amps release "Lerxst Limelight" pre-wired pickguard, and more ...
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Thu, Apr 11, 2024@1:39PM | comments
Lerxst Limelight HSS Prewired Strat PickguardAlex Lifeson and Lerxst Amps have released a "Lerxst Limelight pre-wired pickguard"; a new aftermarket accessory for Rush fans who own an S-style electric guitar with an HSS configuration ...
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Thu, Apr 11, 2024@12:10PM | comments
Trifecta's The New NormalProg-fusion supergroup "Trifecta" have released the official music video from their new song "Once Around The Sun With You" featuring Rush's Alex Lifeson from the band's new album "The New Normal" due out tomorrow on KScope Records ...
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Wed, Apr 10, 2024@11:56AM | comments
Rush comic book from TidalWave ComicsRush is the subject of a new, 22-page, biographical comic book from TidalWave Productions as part of their "Orbit series" ...
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Mon, Apr 8, 2024@10:18AM | comments
Grapes for Humanity CanadaGrapes for Humanity Canada's annual Fine Wine charity auction kicks off this coming Friday, and features guitars and other items signed by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, along with dinner for eight at Toronto's Barberian's Steak House with Ged/Al ...
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Fri, Apr 5, 2024@10:31AM | comments
The Lerxst Snow DogFriday Rush updates! Alex Lifeson and Mojotone release new LE Lerxst "Snow Dog" octave fuzz pedal, Rush comments on the passing of "Count Floyd" actor Joe Flaherty, Rushfest Brasil next weekend, and more ...
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Wed, Apr 3, 2024@11:35AM | comments
The Lerxst Snow DogAlex Lifeson and Mojotone have announced the addition of a new "Lerxst Snow Dog" octave fuzz pedal to the LERXST Amps line of products ...
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Wed, Apr 3, 2024@11:17AM | comments
Joe Flaherty as Count Floyd - photo via @RUSH on IG"Count Floyd" actor Joe Flaherty passed away this past week and Rush has posted a tribute to the late actor via Instagram ...
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Fri, Mar 29, 2024@10:29AM | comments
Alex, Pegi and Geddy.  Photo via @TheRealLerxst on IG.Friday Rush updates! RIP Pegi Cecconi: longtime SRO/Anthem VP passes away, Neil Peart's upcoming "Silver Surfers" book release date delayed until September, author KJA on the RushRash podcast, and more ...
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