Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson appear on bass legend Jeff Berlin's tribute album to Jack Bruce titled Jack Songs, released this past Wednesday and available exclusively via CD or digitally at jeffberlinmusicgroup.com. Lifeson performs a guitar solo on the Cream medley "Creamed", while Lee performs bass on "Smiles Story and Morning Grins".
From the press release: "Jack Songs isn't a cover CD, not in the literal sense. Except for a couple of tunes from his Cream period (arranged in ways that should surprise people) most of the songs on this CD come from other periods in Jack's musical life after Cream. Jack's solo career represented a multitude of musical styles. This recording will be a new revamp of some of those songs, some of the best music that I heard from one of the greatest musicians of the last fifty years. In arranging the music, I was inspired by Giles Martin's production of The Beatles Love CD. His production work on this CD is fantastic. I tried to follow his example of his fitting various Beatle song quotes from different tunes into each tune by doing a similar thing by combining different Jack songs. Rather than computerized manipulation of music that was already recorded, I arranged the music so that each song on 'Jack Songs' would end up as an individual work comprised of various parts of other songs in them. I never would have thought of this without Giles showing me this path." - Thanks to RushIsABand for the headsup!
Alex Lifeson appears in the upcoming horror film The Breach, releasing this month in Canada. Lifeson appears in the film's trailer.
"Based on the novel by Nick Cutter (The Troop) and screenplay written by Cutter and Ian Weir, THE BREACH tells the story of John Hawkins, counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow nestled deep in the desolate woods of Northern Ontario. But when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River, he’s pulled into a horrific mystery that defies comprehension. Hawkins and coroner Jacob Redgrave suspect the mis figured body is that of theoretical physicist Cole Parsons, also known as the 'The Electromagnetic Czar of the University of Tulsa', who recently disappeared. The two investigators enlist Meg Full bright, local charter boat captain and Hawkins’ former beau, to take them to the place where Parsons was last seen alive. There, they find a house haunted by secrets: an eerie presence moves through the rooms, and in the attic sits a bizarre machine cobbled together from junk parts and electrical wire... a device with a will of its own."
"Iconic vocalists and venerated musicians come together on this bombastic tribute to prog rock superstars RUSH. The collection contains unique interpretations of tracks from throughout RUSH's stellar career, including their biggest hits "Tom Sawyer", "Spirit Of The Radio", "Working Man", "Red Barchetta" and many more. It features performances by Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE), James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER), Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI), Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), Jani Lane (WARRANT), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), Kip Winger (WINGER), FATES WARNING, Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), Jack Russell (GREAT WHITE), John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER), Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE), George Lynch (DOKKEN) and more."
Clockwork Destiny, the third and final volume in the New York Times–bestselling, award-winning steampunk trilogy by Kevin J. Anderson and legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart, is now available. Originally slated for release April 5, 2022, author Kevin J. Anderson let it be known "Due
to supply-chain problems, @ECWPress" the book was pushed back and finally released June 14". Click here to order.
In Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives, readers met the optimistic young hero Owen Hardy, as well as the more reluctant adventurer Marinda Peake, in an amazing world of airships and alchemy, fantastic carnivals and lost cities. Now Owen Hardy, retired and content in his quiet, perfect life with the beautiful Francesca, is pulled into one last adventure with his eager grandson Alain. This final mission for the Watchmaker will take them up to the frozen lands of Ultima Thule and the ends of the Earth. Marinda Peake must undertake a mission of her own, not only to compile the true life story of the mysterious Watchmaker, but also to stop a deadly new group of anarchists. The Clockwork trilogy is based on the story and lyrics from the last album of musical titans Rush, with Anderson and Peart expanding the world, stories, and characters. The two developed the final novel in the trilogy in the last years of Peart’s life, and more than a year after his passing, Anderson returned to that unfinished project, with the full support of Peart’s wife, bringing Owen and Marinda’s stories to a satisfying and stirring conclusion.
Rush - The Complete Scores, featuring the full musical transcription from Hal Leonard music and lyrics from 40 Rush songs is now available. Originally scheduled for a July 24th release, the book was moved up to April 22nd. Order here.
Few bands have built as dedicated following as Rush did in their over 40 years together. These Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were some of the most influential, innovative, and talented musicians this world has ever seen. Our deluxe set pays tribute to their legacy for all fans and musicians to treasure for years to come. This hardcover collection features full transcriptions of every instrument, every note, every lyric, and every nuance of 40 Rush classics. Beautifully packaged in a protective sturdy slip case. Songs include: Animate • Anthem • Bastille Day • The Big Money • Caravan • Circumstances • Closer to the Heart • Distant Early Warning • Driven • Entre Nous • A Farewell to Kings • Fly by Night • Force Ten • Freewill • The Garden • Jacob's Ladder • La Villa Strangiato • Lakeside Park • Leave That Thing Alone • Limelight • The Main Monkey Business • Malignant Narcissism • Natural Science • New World Man • One Little Victory • A Passage to Bangkok • Presto • Red Barchetta • Show Don't Tell • The Spirit of Radio • Subdivisions • Test for Echo • Time Stand Still • Tom Sawyer • The Trees • 2112-I Overture • 2112-II the Temples of Syrinx • Where's My Thing • Working Man • Xanadu • YYZ.
This Saturday is Record Store Day, and although there is no official Rush item in the mix, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante is releasing an EP titled Moving Pitchers, which includes his covers of “Subdivisions”, “Red Barchetta” “Freewill”, “La Villa Strangiato”, “YYZ”. Check it out here. - Thanks to Ed at RushIsABand for the headsup!
The 40th Anniversary Edition of Moving Pictures is now available. The set is available in multiple formats: the basic 3CD and/or 5LP Deluxe Editions feature the original album along with the complete, previously unreleased Toronto concert from March 25, 1981. A Super Deluxe boxset is also available containing all cd's, lps, a blu-ray containing the first-ever Dolby Atmos & new 5.1 surround album mix as well as multiple videos, and more. Click here to order:
"Celebrating 40 years of Moving Pictures with a Super Deluxe boxset fully loaded for fans! The 2015 album remaster is on CD 1 for the first time. CDs 2 & 3 feature the complete, unreleased Toronto concert from March 25, 1981. All vinyl has been cut half-speed Direct-To-Metal Mastering for the first time ever on five 180-gram audiophile LPs. Blu-ray Audio disc presents the first-ever Dolby Atmos & new 5.1 surround album mix including the brand-new video for “YYZ” + 3 music videos for “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” & “Vital Signs.” Hugh Syme brilliantly created brand new, stunning 40th anniversary artwork with new illustrations for each song, all showcased in the 44-page hardcover book alongside liner notes by Kim Thayil, Les Claypool, Taylor Hawkins, Bill Kelliher and Neil Sanderson. Exclusive collectibles include a Red Barchetta model car, Neil Peart signature MP40 drumsticks, two metal guitar picks – each with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson’s signatures engraved, 1981 Moving Pictures replica tour program, MP40 enamel pin, 3D lenticular “Moving Pictures” motion litho, 18”x24” Toronto 1981 concert poster, Toronto concert replica ticket, 12”x36” Rush 1973-1981 poster, YYZ luggage tag, an All Access World Tour ‘81 insert, and 6 printed lyric sheets originally hand-drawn by Neil Peart – all housed in a premium lift-top box."
To commemorate the release of the 40th Anniversary release of Moving Pictures, the Strombo Show presents Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush in a sit down interview in Toronto for House Of Strombo.
"Envy of None", the new album by Alex Lifeson, Andy Curran, Alf Annibalini and vocalist Maiah Wynne, is now available. Click here to order.
“Andy approached me about four years ago, shortly after the last Rush tour, about adding some guitar on some of the things he was doing. I did that. A few months later, he sent another one, and did that. Then we started getting more serious, and then we found a great singer, Maiah Wynne. So we’ve basically done an album’s worth of material. I’m really excited about that.” - Alex Lifeson, GuitarWorld.com
"I'm someone who has a lot of ideas and I love this project because it was challenging to make the guitar sound like it wasn't a guitar. That was a cool concept for me. I'm sure that some Rush fans might be disappointed - maybe not - but if they're expecting me to be Alex Lifeson of Rush rather than Alex Lifeson, songwriter, then they might be disappointed." - Alex Lifeson, Toronto Sun, April 3, 2022
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson remembered Taylor Hawkins in a pair of poignant social media posts Saturday, hours after the Foo Fighters drummer’s death at the age of 50.
Hawkins and Dave Grohl together delivered the induction speech when the prog-rock legends were welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, and the Foo Fighters duo then performed “2112” alongside Rush during the Rock Hall ceremony.
“We are so very shocked and saddened to hear the devastating news of the sudden passing of our musical brother Taylor Hawkins,” Lee and Lifeson wrote Saturday.
“He was such an incredibly positive source of music, energy and love, and a true artist to his very core…there are simply no words to adequately express just how much he will be missed by all – including Alex, myself and the entire Rush family. Our hearts, love and sympathy go out to Taylor’s family as well the Grohls, and the extended Foos family…”
In a separate post on his personal Instagram account, Lee wrote about the time he joined the Foo Fighters onstage during a concert in Rush’s hometown in Toronto. - Rollingstone.com, March 27, 2022
Alex Lifeson is auctioning off "over 60 vintage guitars and other career memorabilia", including his white Gibson ES-355TD, his Hentor Sportscaster, and more, with Julian's Auctions May 20th, 21st and 22nd, live from New York City's Hard Rock Cafe and online at JuliensAuctions.com.
"Part of our “Music Icons” auction happening on May 20th, 21st and 22nd, “Property From The Archives of Alex Lifeson”
will feature over 60 vintage guitars and other career memorabilia from
the personal collection Alex Lifeson, the legendary Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame guitarist and co-founder of Rush. One of the greatest rock
groups of all time, selling more than 40 million records worldwide
during the band’s four-decade history"
Check out the world premiere of the official music video for “YYZ” from Moving Pictures created by Fantoons, and be sure to stay tuned through the very end!
Today Alex Lifeson's new band Envy of None launched their new single, "Look Inside" which you can view below. In addition, AI.com published a fantastic new interview with singer Maiah Wynne which you can check out here.
Grapes for Humanity is pleased to announce the ‘Gift of Sight’ online sale of three alternate front album covers, three alternate back album covers, and twelve alternate interior album art photographs of both Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee taken from the original ‘Moving Pictures’ photo shoot. Funds raised will support the Genius 100 Himalayan Cataract Project. The collection will offered to the public starting on December 16th, 2021. Click here for details.
Stern Pinball, Inc. proudly announces a new line of pinball machines
celebrating the iconic Canadian progressive rock band, Rush. Rush
pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE)
models.
Rush first burst onto the scene when its song, Working Man, crossed
the pirate radio airwaves from Toronto, Canada to Cleveland, Ohio and
then onto the rest of North America and the world. Their magnum opus,
2112, represents one of progressive rock’s greatest works. Rush’s music
remains in constant rotation to this day. Absolutely uncompromising in
every conceivable way, the band featured bassist, keyboardist, and lead
vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and the late drummer,
percussionist, and lyricist Neil Peart.
Stern’s Rush pinball machines, reflect the energy, excitement, and
experience of a live Rush concert. In this epic music pinball adventure,
players will travel with Rush through time.
Immersed in exclusive Rush concert footage and guided by custom
speech from Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and fellow Canadian Rock Hall of
Famer, Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, players will experience
Rush and their iconic music as never before. This Rush pinball concert
under glass features sixteen iconic songs, accentuated by sound and
lighting effects. Songs include Headlong Fight, Far Cry, One Little
Victory, Working Man, 2112, Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio, Freewill,
Cygnus X-1 (Book One: The Voyage and Book Two: Hemispheres), The Big
Money, Subdivisions, Limelight, Fly By Night, La Villa Strangiato,
Bastille Day, and Red Barchetta.
Rush pinball machines include Stern’s new Insider Connected™ system,
which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of
players in a variety of ways. Stern Insider Connected provides dynamic
entertainment and player engagement features. Insider Connected also
provides an operator focused toolset to drive location play and remotely
manage every aspect of the machines. Registration for Insider Connected
is available at insider.sternpinball.com/.
Travel back in time with Rush by shooting pinballs through a custom
sculpted, electromagnetic Time Machine. Players will explore Red
Barchetta, Subdivisions, and Fly By Night Multiball action. The Rush
Premium and LE model pinball experience includes a motorized ramp with
custom lighting effects and a custom sculpted Clockwork Angels Clock,
inspired from Neil Peart’s bass drum from their Time Machine Tour. This
motorized clock illuminates, and when it strikes midnight players will
be transported to a Headlong Fight Multiball frenzy.
Additional features on the Premium and LE models include a custom
subway system, locking pinballs to unleash a high energy Far Cry
Multiball. The ‘Dead End’ vertical upkicker propels pinballs up an
additional wireform ramp return for non-stop pinball action. As an
encore, a three-bank of musical drop targets guard a secret ball lock
for players to discover an adrenalized Freewill Multiball to continue
their musical pinball journey.
Limited to 1,000 LE machines globally, the highly collectible LE
version includes the Expression Lighting System™. With 96 intelligent
RGB LEDs, the Expression Lighting System enables full color spectrum
control. Positioned in pockets cut into the cabinet sides to provide
color themed full playfield illumination, this integrated playfield
lighting system is synchronized to custom light shows specifically
designed for every song and dynamically responsive to game events. The
LE version also includes an exclusive full color mirrored backglass
inspired by Clockwork Angels, iconic custom cabinet artwork, custom high
gloss and powder-coated guitar-shaped pinball armor, a custom
designer-autographed bottom arch, exclusive inside art blades, upgraded
audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a
sequentially numbered plaque, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed
by Stern Chairman and CEO Gary Stern.
“Partnering with Rush, we created a musical pinball experience that
every fan will want to explore. Incredible music, memorable toys, unique
mechanical pinball action, and custom speech will make players feel
like they are on tour with the band,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO.
“In memory of Neil Peart, we have also decided to support the Neil Peart Research Award sponsored by the Glioblastoma Foundation as it researches cures for this deadly brain cancer.”
Rush pinball machines will be showcased virtually to the press and public for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 5th – 8th.
Stern Pinball shared some behind the scenes footage from Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and fellow Canadian Rock Hall of Famer, Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies studio session.
Rush are cracking open the vaults to unveil previously unreleased pictures from their Moving Pictures cover shoot. Photographer Deborah Samuel captured the iconic album cover image along with the covers for Permanent Waves, Exit … Stage Left and Signals. The outtakes are now available to the public for the first time with the release of the Deborah Samuel Collection.
The collection includes three alternate front covers and three alternate back covers for Moving Pictures, along with 12 interior album art photographs of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Proceeds from the collection will go to Grapes for Humanity, which has partnered with Definitive Authentic to support the Genius 100 Foundation's Gift of Sight campaign and the Himalayan Cataract Project. The funds will help the organizations perform sight-restoring surgeries in under-resourced regions where HCP operates.
"I clearly remember the day Deborah set up for this cover and especially the interior series of the Moving Pictures photographs," Lifeson said in a statement. "I was jumping around in the dark with a bright strobe flashing away, which was disorienting to say the least, but the results fit so well with the album concept, and I loved the final photos she produced. I’m thrilled to revisit them and make the covers and these interior photos available in support of Grapes For Humanity."
Added Lee: "I'm very thankful to Deborah for generously making these rare photographs available to our fans, the proceeds of which will help bring sight to the sightless."
You can view the collection or make a purchase at the Moving Pictures 40 website.
Hugh Syme discusses his work over the years with Rush in the new issue of Prog Magazine. There's also an Art Of Hugh Syme calendar with the issue too! Get it in store. Or buy online here.
Blabbermouth has reported that Alex Lifeson is among the guest musicians who will perform at the 17th annual Andy Kim Christmas, set to take place on December 8 at the Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Andy Kim Christmas has been gathering friends and fans together to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community with all proceeds going to charity. Last year, the concert brought people together from coast to coast on television, raising over $200,000 to bring its cumulative money raised to over $1.8 million. The program is the brainchild of music legend, and one of the evening's performers, Andy Kim.
During this one-of-a-kind charity event, patrons will be treated to a classic variety entertainment show that includes holiday performances by some of the country's most sought-after singer/songwriters and performers. Scheduled guests are BILLY TALENT, THE SHEEPDOGS, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black, Tyler Shaw, Sloan, William Prince, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Jake Clemons, MEN WITHOUT HATS, PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, Theo Tams, Beverly Mahood, Georgia Harmer and CHOIR, CHOIR, CHOIR.
Thank you RushFanForever for the headsup, for more visit Blabbermouth.net.
UPDATE 12/9: The highlight of last night's show was an all-star, Led Zeppelin medley featuring Alex Lifeson and others, performing The Battle of Evermore and a portion of Stairway to Heaven.
Coming December 1st, RushBackstageClub have put together a 208 page book drawing together a selection of gig posters from their 45+ year history. "Within these pages, you’ll learn about the first time Neil Peart ever took the stage with Rush, how Santa Claus (!) opened for Rush, and just how extensive their touring really was. You’ll see ads and gig posters promoting everything from Rush’s first concert in America to the largest crowd they ever played (a benefit show in Toronto) to their final act, at the fabled Forum in Los Angeles. A must for fans of one of the most storied rock acts of all time, Rush." Click here to order.
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