Happy 1st blogiversary Rush Is a Band! October 23, 2006
1 year ago today I put up my first official post on Rush is a Band. I’d created the site mainly based on my own frustration that there wasn’t already a site in existence that offered an unfiltered, up-to-date Rush news feed. Every day I found myself combing literally dozens of fans sites, message boards, newsfeeds, etc. just to get my Rush news fix. I figured that since I was doing this anyways, I should offer it up for the general Rush-fan public as well. So I did. I really had no idea where it would take me but I kept at it. Eventually word got around and I was getting around 300 pageviews a day by the end of 2005. Today it’s 10 times that number and growing. I really can’t believe it myself. So I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the readers of Rush is a Band for visiting the site on a regular basis, spreading the word and for all your words of encouragement, appreciation and criticism (both good and bad). I also wanted to give you an idea of what’s in store for the future of the site and allow you to make suggestions as to what enhancements/features you’d like to see and any ideas you have.
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More reaction from Neil Peart on 2112’s MasterWorks honor
Parts of ‘2112′ make Peart cringe
Last week it was announced that The Audio-Visual Preservation Trust would be honoring Rush’s 2112 as part of their MasterWorks program. Neil Peart reacted to the news with mixed feelings shortly after. He also recently spoke via phone with Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press about the honor and disussed 2112’s history and what it meant to the band. He admits that parts of the album “make him cringe”:
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Eddie Trunk and Teri Garr discuss Rush and the Rock Hall on VH1 Classic October 22, 2006
I haven’t seen this myself but a few people have reported seeing a recurring segment called Turn Tables on VH1 Classic lately. In the segment Eddie Trunk and Teri Garr (actress and comedian) are discussing rock music, particularly which band deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is not in. Teri’s number 1 group was … Rush! (she also mentioned Heart) Very cool. Eddie agreed and also put Kiss, Van Halen, Alice Cooper and Deep Purple on his list. Eddie basically went on to trash the Rock Hall for not including bands like this. Thanks to reader Scott for the info.
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Sabian rep visits Rush in the studio
Sabian representative Chris Stankee got to visit Rush in the studio recently and details plus pics from his visit were posted on the Sabian forum:
In the past few weeks Neil has been in the studio with RUSH working on a new album. They have brought in a co-producer that has worked with Foo Fighters to add to the elixir. SABIAN’s Chris Stankee joined them for a couple of days. He says, “First of all- how many people get to hang in the studio with RUSH?! That was as cool as it gets! They were working hard getting the drum & cymbal sounds recorded right and the song they were working on is amazing. Neil has an interesting routine happening too. He would play the kit along to demos working out the drum orchestration. Then retire to his office to work on the lyrics and finally making his way to the couch to collect his thoughts and then start all over again. Of course he and Lorne found a little time to pick on me in between. That’s OK though as I bet they still haven’t found the manicotti I left inside the bass drum for added flavor to the tone. I can just picture it…Neil thinking “man, Lorne stinks today” and Lorne thinking “man, I stink today!” Ha ha! Who loves ya fellaz?”
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Neil Peart reacts to 2112’s MasterWorks honor October 21, 2006
Rush preserved for posterity
A few days ago the news came out that The Audio-Visual Preservation Trust would be honoring Rush’s 2112 as part of their MasterWorks program. Neil Peart recently reacted to the news and had mixed feelings:
Rush preserved for posterity
… “It seems a worthy thing,” says Peart on the line from Los Angeles, where Rush is working on a new album to be released next year. “We’ve been slowly trying to rescue our old master tapes and transfer them to digital because they do degrade horribly over time. So I understand the necessity of what they’re doing.”…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandAlex Lifeson to appear on upcoming The Drama Club release October 20, 2006
The Drama Club is a Pennsylvania-based metal band formed in 2004 by former Lifer frontman Nick Coyle and former Stalemate members Nate Bevan and R.J. MacLean. They recently solidified their lineup in 2005 and are currently in the studio working on their first full-length album (they already have an EP out) which will feature a guest appearance from Alex Lifeson. Lerxst has worked with Nick Coyle in the past; Lifer’s self-titled debut album was produced by Alex Lifeson. You can check out some Drama Club tunes on their MySpace page.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandNeil Peart discusses faith as central theme of Rush’s new album
Rush have a lot of faith in new CD
Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press recently spoke with Neil Peart about Rush’s new album. Neil reiterated the fact that reflections on faith will be the central theme of the album but gave no new information. From the interview:Rush have a lot of faith in new CD
… “I tried hard to look at it as a subject — what’s good about it — and tried to balance that against what I saw as not being a good thing,” Peart said, noting his experience as a Canadian living in the United States for the past six years has given him a unique perspective on world events.”…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a Band2112 to be honored as a MasterWork October 19, 2006
Canada to preserve Rush’s 2112
The Audio-Visual Preservation Trust is a non-profit Canadian charitable organization dedicated to promoting the preservation of Canada’s audio-visual heritage. For the past 6 years the organization has sponsored MasterWorks, which annually recognizes 12 culturally significant Canadian classics from the film, radio, TV and music industries. This year they chose to honor my favorite album of all time - Rush’s 2112. From the article:…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandMy Roadshow review
I read Neil Peart’s first book, The Masked Rider, admittedly because I was a Rush fan - no other reason. I’m not much of a traveler and had never read travel books. But I found his descriptions particularly evocative, and his writing top-notch. I was surprised at how much I liked it and he barely even mentioned Rush or the drums.
Ghost Rider was powerful, saddening, inspirational and more. Neil’s descriptions of the immeasurable pain and the feeling of loss caused by the tragic hand fate had dealt him simply tore me up inside. I was on the verge of tears more than once and the way he emerged from the abyss at the end of the book was truly awe-inspiring. I felt nothing but pity and admiration for Neil after this read.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandNew Primus DVD mockumentary mentions Geddy Lee and Rush October 17, 2006
Most Rush fans have at least heard of the band Primus, whether they like them or not (Primus Sucks!
). They’re an alternative-metal/thrash-funk (psychedelic polka?) band whose been around since the 80s and toured with Rush on both the Roll the Bones and Counterparts tours. The central figure in the band is singer/bassist Les Claypool, who cites Geddy Lee as both a friend and his biggest influence.
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