A Classical Tribute to Rush to be released April 3rd January 31, 2007
Through the Prism: The Classical Tribute to Rush
Reader John R alerted me that the producers of various string quartet Rush tribute albums and last year’s Piano Tribute to Rush, Vitamin Records, will release A Classical Tribute to Rush on April 3rd. From the Vitamin Records website:
Through the Prism: The Classical Tribute to Rush
What can be said about Rush that hasn’t been said already? They have won more praise and awards for their work than can be catalogued here. One of the top-selling rock bands of all time, Rush has one of the largest and most dedicated fanbases in the world. And, they have been going non-stop for over thirty years. Yeah, that sums it up quite nicely.…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandAlex Lifeson says new album will be “heavier and more powerful”
Two weeks ago I posted an interview with Alex Lifeson from Wine Spectator online. It was a low-key interview where Alex talked, not surprisingly, mostly about wine. The Wine Spectator online also has a blog run by James Suckling called James Suckling Uncorked. Last Wednesday Suckling was lucky enough to have dinner with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson out in Los Angeles and blogged about the experience the following day. The site requires paid registration but Rush Tour Forum user jahlove was kind enough to post the entry and I’ve reprinted it here. The most interesting bit is in the first paragraph where he mentions that Alex said the new album will be a new sound for Rush, “heavier and more powerful than before.” Sounds good to me. They also pretty much confirm that they’ll be playing in Milan this fall - good news for our Italian friends. Here’s the entire entry:
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandVote for Rush!
Overlooked Rock non-Hall of Famers
MSNBC.com is currently running a feature on the most Overlooked Rock non-Hall of Famers. Rush is actually on the list so we don’t have to write them in. Will wonders never cease? As of this posting, they are in 3rd place behind Chicago and Carole King. If you didn’t know already, the latest batch of nominees for the Rock Hall was recently announced and, of course, Rush was not among them. So go vote for Rush! Thanks to Counterparts member anthem74 for the heads up. Vote early and vote often.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandAqua Teen Hunger Force movie trailer online January 30, 2007
Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie trailer
If you’ve been keeping up with this blog for the past year then you no doubt already know that Neil Peart lends his voice talents to the upcoming Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie. Earlier this month the news came out that the movie would be released this March by First Look Pictures. There is now a trailer for the film online which also gives the exact release date as March 23rd. Watch the trailer - it’s funny. I didn’t spot Neil Peart in the trailer, although there’s a flaming chicken and an ancient mythical secret kingdom tomb guy.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandAnother Family Guy Rush reference January 29, 2007
Back in Novemeber there was a major Rush reference on The Family Guy which featured a cheese-snorting Chester Cheetah. Tonight’s episode (season 6, episode 9: Road to Rupert) served up another Rush reference for us, albeit a very minor one. As the show was ending, Stewie and Brian were on the road back to Rhode Island from Aspen and the highway sign read Rhode Island: 2112 miles. I actually watched the show and this totally got by me. Luckily it didn’t get by reader Mark R who also was able to grab a screenshot.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandNeil Peart Rhythm Magazine interview January 28, 2007
Back in October, Dream Theater sticksman Mike Portnoy revealed that he would be guest editor for the upcoming January 2007 special edition of the UK’s Rhythm Magazine. In the issue, Mike got to choose 4 of his drum heroes to interview. He chose Nick Mason, Bill Bruford, Lars Ulrich and, of course, Neil Peart. Thanks to various users over at Counterparts (Empress and The Trinity) who made available a scan of the Neil Peart interview I have put together a transcription. The scans were a little hard to read so there are undoubtedly some errors but here it is. Enjoy.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandRush to your Radio 1982 radio special January 26, 2007
Rush To Your Radio
Andy at ClassicRockCentral sent me a link to an exclusive 1982 2-hour radio special that they have up on their site. The show features a collection of rare interviews with each member of Rush as well as several Rush tunes interspersed throughout. You can listen to the show at this link (free registration required). Here’s the site’s blurb about the show:…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandOld but informative Nick Raskulinecz interview January 25, 2007
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandMargaret Cho deflowered by Tom Sawyer January 24, 2007
The latest issue of Stuff Magazine has a feature where celebrities say what song they lost their virginity to. Comedian Margaret Cho apparently lost it to Tom Sawyer. Thanks to Counterparts member The Sauceman for the info. It seems to me that Losing It would be a more appropriate Rush song to lose your virginity to.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandNew Rush videos: interviews and clips from the early 1980s
Several old early-80s interviews/clips were recently uploaded to YouTube and I’ve linked them below. These are all taken from VHS and the quality is a little grainy but all are definitely worth checking out. Other than the 1980 interview clip, I hadn’t seen any of these before.
[Japanese interview with Alex and Geddy from 1984]: This is a clip from a 1984 interview with Alex and Geddy from Japanese TV.
[Rush recognized at televised 1983 Awards ceremony]: This is a clip from a televised 1983 Awards ceremony in Montreal where Rush won Top Canadian Group and Top Live Group. The group appears via a pre-recorded clip to accept the award.
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