If you’ve been living under a rock, you might have missed the massive news that Rush legends Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are finally hitting the road again. The "Fifty Something" tour is all about celebrating five decades of incredible music and, importantly, paying a proper tribute to their late brother-in-arms, Neil Peart. Demand has … Continue reading Rush add extra Manchester and Glasgow dates to Fifty Something tour
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Classic Cover: Martin Larose – “The Spirit of Radio” (original by Rush)
Martin Larose, the renowned musician, and owner of Le Studio Septentrio from Quebec’s picturesque Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region is set to enthrall music lovers once again with the release of his latest single, the classic Rush cover "The Spirit Of Radio" – available now! This musical rendition is a captivating cover of the iconic Rush classic and … Continue reading Classic Cover: Martin Larose – “The Spirit of Radio” (original by Rush)
Album Review: Rush – Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary
It’s an album I never tire of playing. Moving Pictures, the eighth studio record by Canadian trio Rush, released on February 12th, 1981. It was the first Rush album I bought. The second album to be recorded at Le-Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, it remains Rush’s most successful album, reaching No 1 in Canada, and No … Continue reading Album Review: Rush – Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary
Album Review: Rush – Permanent Waves (40th Anniversary Edition)
Part of me still finds it hard to believe that there will never be a new Rush album. But, while there may be no new songs, it is heartening to hear that there are still recordings that have not yet seen the light of day. The Permanent Waves (40th Anniversary edition) is therefore doubly welcome … Continue reading Album Review: Rush – Permanent Waves (40th Anniversary Edition)
Members of several bands record lockdown cover of Rush’s “Xanadu”
What happens when some good old friends have some spare time and want to have fun? Well, they record and film their own version of Rush’s masterpiece "Xanadu". Alberto and Teo from King Bong (psychedelic instrumental jam, IT) sent a text to Dan of Gramma Vedetta (sci-fi heavy rock, UK) and to Alice of Aliceissleeping … Continue reading Members of several bands record lockdown cover of Rush’s “Xanadu”
Neil Peart: Exit Stage Left
I, along with probably every Rush fan, am still in shock over the news of Neil Peart's death. (Neil Peart, Rush Drummer Who Set a New Standard for Rock Virtuosity, Dead at 67.) I decided to spend the night with Rush, so spent the evening re-watching the documentary, Rush - Beyond The Lighted Stage. I've been … Continue reading Neil Peart: Exit Stage Left