HomeQ&A: Rush's Alex Lifeson on Choosing Their Tour Setlist, Hall of Fame Prospects - RollingStone
Alex Lifeson is featured in a new story at RollingStone.com: Q&A: Rush's Alex Lifeson on Choosing Their Tour Setlist, Hall of Fame Prospects. Alex talks to the Rolling Stone about the new record, the upcoming tour, playing move of the new album live, the Vapor Trails remaster, and his feelings about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rush In The Studio With Jeff Woods - Video Now Online
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee dropped by Toronto's Q107 for a live interview with Jeff Woods this past Monday night. The interview can be seen here.
- Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
- Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
Permanent Waves Photoshoot of Paula Turnbull - Unused Photo
Turnbull "reprised" her role on the cover of Exit Stage Left:
"Paula Turnbull became a noted model in Europe - enough that when I brought her back, she was appalled to know that I didn't have a trailer for her." - Hugh Syme, Chemistry- Thanks to Tony Riviere for the headsup!
"Rush As Food" Event, Benefiting Andrew MacNaughtan's Art Gives Hope
"The Best Music in the World like you've never tasted it before"."In celebration of perhaps the greatest rock band ever and their amazing new album Clockwork Angels, Matt Kantor, Chef of Secret Pickle, Hidden Kitchen and an arguably somewhat crazy individual, will be interpreting and deconstructing the music of Rush into a nine-course dinner. And we'll be doing it in Rush's hometown of Toronto Ontario. Coming July 18 and July 17 or 19, 2012. Dinner to be held at The Cookbook Store in Yorkville. One night only. We'll be pouring some really cool wines and beers as well. $150 all inclusive with proceeds to go to late Rush photographer Andrew MacNaughtan's Art Gives Hope." For more information visit RushAsFood.ca.
- Thanks to Quinn Bradley for the headsup!
Rush Sighting In The Movie "That's My Boy" - Hitting Theaters Tonight
During the opening credits, "Limelight" is heard, and Sandlers' car, a beat up Pontiac Fiero, has a large Starman emblazoned on the hood. This can be seen in the film's the restricted redband trailer.
"Clockwork Angels" Desktop Wallpaper Update
Billy Corgan Talks Clockwork Angels With Rush - FMQB
"To mark the release of Clockwork Angels, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson connected with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins for a lengthy conversation about the new album...In the interview Lee and Lifeson discuss making music, Neil Peart's lyrical prowess, the development of Clockwork Angels as a story, Rush's disdain for the "c word" (concept), their influence on other musicians, why an album still matters and much more." For more visit FMQB.com, June 12, 2012
Rush’s Geddy Lee Explains Extended Birth of New ‘Clockwork Angels’ Album - UltimateClassicRock.com
Roadrunner records has posted a new video interview with Geddy Lee where he discusses various aspects of the album. The video is included in the new story "Rush’s Geddy Lee Explains Extended Birth of New ‘Clockwork Angels’ Album" at UltimateClassicRock.com
Neil Peart On Rush's New Lp And Being A 'Bleeding Heart Libertarian' - RollingStone
Neil Peart is featured in a new story at RollingStone.com: "Q&A: Neil Peart On Rush's New Lp And Being A 'Bleeding Heart Libertarian'". Neil talks about the songwriting process, the myth of the Seven Cities of Gold, Daphne Du Maurier's Jamaica Inn, preparing for the upcoming tour, and more. - Thanks to John @ Cygnus-X1.net for the headsup!
"Clockwork Angels" Released Today
- Click here for our Clockwork Angels linernotes and lyrics page (just click on the song titles for the lyrics). This page also includes the Clockwork Angels "album news archive" which has a complete breakdown of the history of the album thus far from Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart and producer Nick Raskulinecz "In Their Own Words".
- Click here for the Clockwork Angels Transcript Archive, a ever-expanding collection of interviews and stories covering the new album.
- Click here for a complete set of Clockwork Angels Desktop Wallpaper.
- Click here for a ongoing list of album reviews from around the globe.
Rush 'the fruit of a long-term relationship' says Geddy Lee - CBCNews
"Nearly four decades after forming in Toronto, pioneering prog-rock band Rush soldiers on, continuing to engage fans around the globe with powerful albums and virtuoso musicianship.
"The trio's 20th studio album, the steam-punk inspired concept album Clockwork Angels, debuts Tuesday and a world tour begins in July.
"Bassist-singer Geddy Lee sat down with Peter Mansbridge on The National and discussed the band's enduring appeal.
"'What does Rush mean to me? To me it's this little group of experimenters. We're this group of guys who want to see what we can do. It's the simplest way I can put it,' Lee told CBC News.
"As other groups that started out in the same era began breaking up, Lee said he and his bandmates — guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart — became intrigued with the idea of staying together.
"'We wanted to see what the fruits of a long-term relationship can do. Here's a band 38 years on and we are pushing it, to see where we can go as a band.'" - CBCNews.ca, June 11, 2012
Geddy Lee Interview on "The Bob & Tom" Show
Geddy Lee was on The Bob and Tom Show earlier today; you can hear the interview here. - Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
Interview: producer Nick Raskulinecz on Rush's Clockwork Angels - MusicRadar.com
“Part of my responsibility as a producer – the biggest part of my job, really – is to be there for the artist and to help them see their vision through. This album was Rush’s vision. It wasn’t mine. I was there to make sure it was played as brilliantly as they could play it, sung as high as Geddy Lee could sing it, and have the guitar solos bring me to tears. I feel like we achieved all of those elements. There’s so much emotion that we captured, just total from-the-gut expression. Three dudes making music – that’s Rush!” - Nick Raskulinecz, MusicRadar.com, June 11, 2011
Rush’s Geddy Lee not jaded about creativity 44 years later - Jam!Showbiz
In another interview published today by Canada's Jam!Showbiz, Geddy looks back on his 44 years with Rush, and how he doesn't feel his age:
"It’s a youthful game and you can let yourself get old with it but one of the secret rewards of being in a band or being a musician or that you’re kind of allowed to side-step the rules of your adulthood. Rock is such a teen-connected thing. We think in terms if you’re going to rock you better have some youthful energy there or it ain’t rock no more."- Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
Rush Tours New Concept Album - Toronto Star
There is a brief interview with Geddy Lee in today's Toronto Star where he discusses comparisons between Clockwork Angels and The Who's Tommy. In addition, he briefly touches on the passing of longtime Rush photographer Andrew MacNaughtan:
"He shot us on the Monday and I guessed he passed away on Wednesday morning," said Lee, quietly. "It was a big, huge shock. I've known him since he was 15 so he was a lifelong buddy of mine, really. The last 35 years I've known him. It was a terrible blow to lose him. I just miss him and it just feels wrong that he's not here. I just can't believe he's gone frankly. It just doesn't make sense."
Planet Rock – Rush Album Special Now Online
The UK's Planet Rock will be talking to Geddy Lee on Saturday 9th June at 7pm (UK time) about the new studio album "Clockwork Angels". In this hour long interview, Darren Redick talks to Geddy about the songs and the making of their 20th studio album.
The interview can be heard on Planet Rock - on digital radio, Sky 0110, Virgin Media 924, Freesat 730 and www.planetrock.com. - Thanks to Jon Norman for the headsup!
Win A Clockwork Angels Fanpack & A Signed Drumhead from Planet Rock
The UK's Planet Rock is giving away a ton of prizes over the next few days:"Rush release their long awaited new studio album CLOCKWORK ANGELS as a stunning, comprehensive CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE FANPACK on 11 June, and we are giving away an array of fantastic prizes all this week including copies of the fanpack, subscriptions to Prog Magazine, a subscription to Classic Rock Magazine and, best of all, a beautiful autographed Rush Time Machine Tour drumhead....For complete details visit Planet Rock.
Long & McQuade's Ultimate Rush Experience Sweepstakes
- A grand prize of a pair of tickets and meet 'n' greet passes for the Rush concert in select cities*
- 10 runner-up prizes of the new Rush album, Clockwork Angels, and the DVD Live in Cleveland.
- Edmonton (Sept.30/12 - Rexall Place)
- Saskatoon (Sept.28/12 - Credit Union Centre)
- Winnipeg (Sept.26/12 - MTS Centre)
- Toronto (Oct.14/12 - Air Canada Centre)
- Thanks to John @ Cygnus-X1.net for the headsup!
Neil Peart's Red Tama Drum Kit Auction
The kit, which was originally awarded to Jack Hess in 1987 (click here for Neil's announcement in Modern Drummer, October 1987), was later sold by Hess on August 17, 1999 for $26,100. The kit would appear on ebay without a buyer at least two other times before being sold to the current owner, Ian Coley, on May 2nd, 2003 for $14,621.12. The kit was last seen being restored by Rob Telleria who has stated he has invested $20,000 into the restoration project; accordingly it is unknown why the auction value of the kit has been placed at only $4,000-$6,000.
For more information visit Julien'sLive.com. - Thanks to Joe Pesch and Greg Nosek for the headsup!
Decibrity Playlist: “Best of” Rush | Decibel Magazine
Decibel magazine has posted a new story online, Decibrity Playlist: “Best of” Rush:"We may not write about these Canadians very often, but it’s undeniable that Rush has had a profound effect on legions of artists that we do cover. So to celebrate next week’s release of the ubiquitous band’s 19th (!) full-length studio album, we compiled a 'best of' Rush playlist that features tracks hand-picked by some of the many musicians who have been slappin’ da bass over the years."- Thanks to Ed at RushIsABand.com, who provided Decibel with background info on the artists featured!
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