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Rush's Geddy Lee Donates Autographed Bass to Charity Auction

Jeff Giles — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:16:35 +0000

Ever wanted to own a bass autographed by Rush‘s Geddy Lee? Now’s your chance. There’s a catch — you’ll have to be at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on June 20 — but you stand to be richly rewarded for your travels, as that’s where Lee’s one-of-a-kind Signature Fender Jazz bass will be auctioned off [...]

Rush, Heart 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Highlights

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:02:48 +0000

At 9:00PM Eastern tonight (May 18), HBO will air highlights from the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. However, if you don't have HBO, or if you don't want to wait until tonight to relive that evening, we have everything you need here.

Rush Win One Juno Award, Up for Another

Ken Kelley — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:22:31 +0000

Fresh off this past Thursday's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rush won the Rock Album of the Year Juno award for 'Clockwork Angels' last night in Regina, Saskatchewan. The group beat out alt.rockers Billy Talent, retro-rock band the Sheepdogs, the Tragically Hip and Big Wreck to walk away with the eighth Juno award of their career.

Rush Fans Outraged as Original Drummer Snubbed by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:13:57 +0000

Rush’s induction page on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site has been completed — and it leaves out original drummer John Rutsey, creating a stir among long-time fans. Rutsey, perhaps best known for his work on Rush’s 1974 track “Working Man,” was a school-age friend of future Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. The [...]

Rush 'Lullaby' Record Hits Stores Today

Jenna — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:02:17 +0000

Rush fans with little ones can now literally rock their babies to sleep with their new album. Well, it’s not a “real” Rush record, but it is pretty cool as Rush’s music has gotten the lullaby treatment. The album takes some of Rush’s biggest songs and waters down the huge guitars and thundering drums and [...]

Rush to Release DVD of 'Clockwork Angels' Tour

Dave Lifton — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:50:05 +0000

Future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush will release a DVD chronicling their recent 'Clockwork Angels' tour on May 21. The news comes courtesy of the Rush Is a Band fan site.

Rush Book Sitcom Appearance, Receive Lullaby Album Treatment

Jeff Giles — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:05:41 +0000

The guys in Rush already had big plans for 2013, what with that whole Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction thing coming up in April and all -- but it's far from the only place that fans can look for the members of the band this year.

2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Lynn Quale — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:42:23 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on April 18th, and they have officially announced the six artists that will be inducted in 2013. Big congratulations are in order for Rush, Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Albert King, and Donna Summer – all [...]

Classic Rock Releases For December 2012 – 'Rush – 2112 Deluxe Edition' [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:28:13 +0000

Great Classic Rock releases for the month of December could make your holidays Classic.

Listen To Rush '2112′ In 5.1 Surround-Sound

Mark Alan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:19:18 +0000

2112 A Great Album

Rush At Target Center Concert Review "Clockwork Angels Tour" [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:09:21 +0000

As always Rush has never been a disappointment in concert, they hire the best sound crew, the best lighting crew and the list goes on into putting on a great show and this time it’s the,”Clockwork Angels Tour“. The concert took place September 24th at The Target Center and they played 30 songs that lasted [...]

About Damn Time! RUSH & Deep Purple Get Rock Hall of Fame Nomination

Sloan — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:42:42 +0000

RUSH fans have been screaming for years about the Rock And Roll Hall's virtual censure of their favorite Canuck musicians. This year they're seeking your help in picking the inductees. But it's not as great as it sounds.

Rush Nears the Top of the Charts

Jenna — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:25:32 +0000

Clockwork Angels is really resonating with fans. Not just sonically, but visually as well. The new book, Clockwork Angels that tells the back story of the Rush’s latest album of the same name is nearing the top of the best seller charts. The book was released two weeks ago and was largely written by [...]

Rush's Geddy Lee Says Touring Is More Stressful Than Ever

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:25:43 +0000

You might think that after four-plus decades in the music industry that touring would be old hat for a band like Rush, but singer Geddy Lee says that hitting the road these days is more stressful than ever.

Rush Front Man Talks About What Keeps the Band Going Strong

Jenna — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:02:41 +0000

Rush has been a band for 40 years and yet they haven’t imploded like Guns n’ Roses or Pink Floyd or just completely called it quits like the Police or The Kinks. What’s up with that? Rush bassist and lead singer Geddy Lee says that the key to their longevity is friendship and a common [...]

Rush's New Book Hits Shelves Today

Jenna — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:20:05 +0000

The accompanying book to Rush’s latest album, Clockwork Angels it hitting stores today. Rush has been more than just a great band making wonderful music and awesome noise. They make a huge sound for just three guys and drummer Neil Peart wants their latest album to be more than just an album. Clockwork Angels was [...]

The Runaways Remember Being Treated Badly by Rush

Dave Lifton — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:48:21 +0000

Being an opening act is rarely fun for an up-and-coming band. Bruce Springsteen‘s experiences opening up for Chicago and Black Oak Arkansas in the early days of his career is why he’s never toured with a support act.

'Clockwork Angels' Co-Author Claims Novel Can Stand Independently of Rush's Latest Album

Chad Childers — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:46:53 +0000

One of the things that stands out with Rush is the complexity of their playing and how deep the lyrics often take the listener. Because of that, it would seem that having a spinoff novel of the group’s latest disc ‘Clockwork Angels‘ would be a perfect fit for the Rush fan, but co-author Kevin J. Anderson says that the book can appeal to more than just the hardcore follower of the group.

Rush's 'Clockwork Angels' Gets Novel Spinoff for ECW Press

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:49:30 +0000

Rush definitely delved a little bit into concept album territory with their latest release, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ and for those who want to go a little further into the story, you should check out ‘Clockwork Angels: The Novel.

Rush to Join Hollywood's Guitar Center RockWalk

Dave Lifton — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 15:07:02 +0000

It’s not the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but it will have to do for now. Rush will be honored by musical instrument retailer Guitar Center with a place on their RockWalk. The induction ceremony, which is by invitation only, will take place Nov. 20.