Rush’s Moving Pictures makes list of Guilty Pleasures July 31, 2006
Q is a music and entertainment magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom. The September 2006 issue features a list of Guilty Pleasures; 115 records it’s OK to love. In at number 13 is Rush’s Moving Pictures. Here’s what they have to say about it:
The missing link between Led Zeppelin and The Manics…..
In 1981, few heavy metal bands were outwardly into Talking Heads and new wave. Rush were. But then this Canadian trio were so smart they even had a drummer nicknamed The Professor. By the time of Moving Pictures, their eighth album, the 20-minute songs and onstage robes had gone; in came shinny ties and sleek, emotive hard rock. Red Barchetta is exhilarating; YYZ an instrumental tour-de-force; and Tom Sawyer beloved of one Dave Grohl.…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a Band2112 sighting
Rushisaband.com reader Jay just saw the new Woody Allen movie, Scoop, and informed me of a 2112 sighting. Apparently the combination to one of the character’s wine cellar is 16 2112. Cool.
While we’re on the subject of 2112 sightings, I though I’d point out that 2112 shows up a lot in pop culture. Sometimes the reference is blatantly referring to Rush (such as in the movie School of Rock), and other times the reference is somewhat more subtle (such as in the video game Front Mission 3 which is set in Japan in the year 2112). A great reference for all these various pop culture references (2112 and other Rush-related) is the Power Windows site. He has a whole page dedicated to them.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandThe NHRA and Rush
Sunday morning nerves…
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is a drag racing governing body which sets rules in drag racing and host events all over the United States. About a year or so ago, NHRA asked a few drivers to start a blog, the first of which was the Checker Schuck’s Kragen (CSK) Funny Car team blog. Today there are 14 team blogs with the CSK blog being the most-read. The manager for CSK is Bob Wilbur who also happens to be a Rush fan who posts on the Counterparts message board as NHRADood. His blog post from yesterday mentions Rush, Counterparts and Counterparts Admin, Ken. Here’s an excerpt from the post:…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandHappy Birthday Geddy! July 29, 2006
On this day in 1953, the world’s greatest bass player, Gary Lee Weinrib was born. Happy 53rd birthday Geddy!
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandClassic Rock Magazine Rush Replay X 3 Review
I transcribed the review of Rush Replay X 3 from Classic Rock Magazine. It”s a generally positive review (7 out of 10) although I beg to differ with the reviewer as far as his characterizations of the band, their music and their fans go. His review reads more like an incomplete biography of the band rather than a critique of the Replay DVD set itself (he doesn”t even mention the audio quality). All in all, a very weird review. Whatever. Take it for what it is I guess. Thanks to Rush Tour Forum member mrjones for making this available. Here it is.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandRush reference in BBC TV show Saxondale July 27, 2006
Saxondale is a British TV show about Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie with anger management issues and a pest control business. It airs Mondays on the BBC 2 at 10PM. In the latest episode (Episode 6) Rush is mentioned. The episode summary says the following:
Tommy takes on the mighty power of corporate greed, armed only with his integrity and knowledge of Rush lyrics.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandRush Replay X 3 Review July 26, 2006
DVD Verdict: Rush Replay X 3 Review
This review of Rush Replay X 3 comes from DVD Verdict and is very positive: their “judgement” is an 89/100. Here”s their summary:
DVD Verdict: Rush Replay X 3 Review … Long-standing Rush faithful may not find much “new” material here to get excited about and some have bemoaned the fact that these concert films weren”t extended beyond their original video counterparts. Nonetheless, this set goes a long way to preserve the Rush legacy in the digital medium and serves as an excellent vehicle to help newer fans acquaint themselves with some of the history of this always progressing band. Seriously recommended. …
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandRush makes the WaPost crossword puzzle July 25, 2006
Rush made the Washington Post’s Sunday crossword puzzle this past weekend. 81 down. Rock’s Rush, e.g. 4 letters. Can you guess the answer? I think I’ve got it - although I’m horrible at Crossword puzzles. Thanks to Rush Tour Forum member Señor Hubo for digging this up.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandMore ranting from Alex Lifeson: Counterparts tour Closer to the Heart rants
Alex Lifeson Live Rants Videos
If you’ve seen Rush on their last 2 tours, then you probably remember Alex Lifeson’s hilarious ranting during La Villa Strangiato. YouTube user tst4eko recently uploaded a bunch of bootleg vids of these rants which you can check out here. On the Counterparts tour, Alex also did some ranting during Closer to the Heart. The ranting wasn’t as extensive or strange as the La Villa rants, but it was still funny; he’d start singing the chorus to the song (usually substituting Closer to your house for Closer to the Heart), then introduce the band (the orchestra as he would usually call it) as miscellaneous famous people (he often would introduce himself as Fabio). Anyways, tst4eko uploaded several of these Closer to the Heart rants to YouTube a couple days ago. You can check them all out here.…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandShort video clip from a 1992 Neil Peart drum workshop
Neil Peart drum workshop clip - Irvine Meadows, 1992
I found this short clip on YouTube from a drum workshop that Neil Peart put on at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in California in 1992. It’s short but sweet. You can watch it here.
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