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Rush returns to Halifax and Hamilton July 6th & 12th
Rush.com has announced shows in Halifax and Hamilton on this year's Clockwork Angels tour:RUSH is excited to announce that after 26 years, they are returning to Halifax, Nova Scotia to perform as part of their Clockwork Angels Tour, on FRIDAY JULY 12 at the Halifax Metro Centre. They are also pleased to announce a return to Hamilton, Ontario on SATURDAY, JULY 6 at Copps Coliseum. Both shows will have a pre-sale begin Tuesday, February 19 at noon local time with tour packages password protected for you for the first 24 hours. Visit http://bit.ly/Rush2013Packages
Password will be 2013Rush You can also visit rush.musictoday.com/Rush/calendar.aspx for the Fan Club pre-sale that begins Tuesday, February 19 at noon local time and ends Thursday, Feb 21 at 5pm local time. For those that are American Express card users, there will also be a Front of the Line pre-sale available for the Hamilton show. Please visit www.americanexpress.ca/fronoftheline for more details.
Howard Ungerleider Featured in PLSN, February issue
"...with the album called Clockwork Angels and the theme of some of the songs, I knew where it was going. I wanted to design a system with angel sort of wings; there’s actually 22 moving parts to it because there’s a dozen other little mini-trusses that come down on high string motors...The band members are true professionals, and what’s also great is they all have a great sense of humor. Just look at the humorous videos they create and show just before they hit the stage. They are made up as characters with pot bellies, funny wigs and all. Even when we’re not on tour and we go over to Alex’s (Lifeson) house for a party, he comes out as a character, so yeah, great bunch of guys, very level-headed. The freedom that they give me with my lighting is very important and allows me to give them my best. I’ve done other acts where you’re micro-managed to the point where you can’t really be creative, which is not a good thing. When I use video, it’s to bring you closer to the artist while not taking away from seeing the band on stage at the same time. It gives you a little bit of insight with the robotic cameras that we’re using now — you can get right in on top of Neil Peart playing the drums, for instance. I’m using the perspective of the fan from the audience — I want to see different angles, viewpoints. I want to do lighting choreography, not only to the music, but also to the lyrics that trigger those cues. Half the show is run manually, which is a great experience!" For the full interview visit PLSN.com. - Thanks to Greg Nosek for the headsup!
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticketing Information From Rush.com
UPDATE #3: Rush.com just shared: "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame packages include Premium Ticket, Exclusive Merchandise, and more - Click here for more info".UPDATE #2: Pursuant to the below announcement, the presale starts today at 10am PST!
UPDATE: Rush.com has just sent out the following exclusive ticketing offer for Rush fans:
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has posted the following information:The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame announced ticketing details for the 28TH Annual Induction Ceremony held APRIL 18, 2013 in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre.We want to celebrate and share this moment with as MANY Rush fans in the room that night as possible!There will be a special Rush fan pre-sale that starts Monday, January 28 at 10 a.m. PST through Thursday, January 31 at 10 p.m. PST at Ticketmaster.The password for this pre-sale is rushfan. There will be preferred seating held in every price and seating area.Please also be aware that tomorrow, January 24, a Presale for American Express Cardmembers begins. Advance tickets for American Express Cardmembers will be available from Thursday, January 24 at 10 a.m. PST through Sunday, January 27 at 10 p.m. PST. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.The public on-sale will begin on Friday, February 1 at 10 a.m. PST. To purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. There will be a four-ticket limit on all orders. Additionally, three levels of VIP packages will be available through Ticketmaster.
And a big shout out to Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters for doing the honors for us that evening!
Tickets to the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony go on sale to the public on Friday, February 1st. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Members will have the opportunity to purchase advance sale tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 Inductions starting Monday, January 28. Memberships must have been active as of January 1st, 2013. Some restrictions apply. Stay tuned for more details!Click here for more on Rush's induction into the Rock Hall Of Fame.
Scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2013, the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. This marks the first time since 1993 that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on the West Coast. The ceremony will again be open to the public, as it was in 2009 and 2012 in Cleveland.
The induction ceremony will broadcast on HBO on Saturday, May 18 at 9pm ET/PT. - Thanks to Ed at RushIsABand for the headsup!
Yes' Chris Squire On Rush's Rock Hall Of Fame Induction
On Monday Rollingstone.com posted a new interview with Yes' Chris Squire where he was asked:
Q: Rush are getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Are you at all miffed they got it before you?
A: [Laughs] No, I can't object to that. Logistically, it's probably difficult for whoever the committee is to bring in Yes. Rush is fairly simple. It's the same three guys and always has been. They deserve to be there, no doubt about that. But there still seems to be a certain bias towards early-Seventies prog rock bands like Yes and King Crimson.
Local H's "The Another February EP" Featuring "2112 Overture/Temples Of Syrinx"
Geddy Lee Guest Star On "How I Met Your Mother"
"Oh Canada, get ready for some major prime-time ribbing and every hoser cliché imaginable when the popular American sitcom How I Met Your Mother unveils its ode to the Great White North. Alan Thicke, Geddy Lee, Jason Priestley, k.d. lang, Alex Trebek and Luc Robitaille are just part of the constellation of Canadian stars featured in the all-things-Canuck episode that airs Monday." The Star, Febraury 4, 2013Related News
- 'How I Met Your Mother': James Van Der Beek among guest stars for final Robin Sparkles installment - EW.com, January 7, 2013
- Geddy Lee, Steven Page to appear on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ - Toronto CityNews, January 30, 2013
- HIMYM to air Maple Leaf-theme episode - Canadian Press, February 4, 2013
Power Windows Website Turns 15!
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of the launch of the Power Windows website at 2112.net. Time flies! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this site over the years, thanks also to the readers and to those that have make Paypal donations to keep it going, and a very special thanks to Blake Willis of 2112.net!
"Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions Of Rush" Now Available
"Do you have a modern day warrior putting up a fight at bedtime? Looking for a reliable way to put baby to sleep and not some fly by night sandman? Try Rockabye Baby’s tender lullaby versions of Rush’s hard rock hits. This magic music will bring your baby closer to the heart of slumberland." - Rockabye BabyThe tracklist is the typical Rush cover set (diehard fans could likely name it in their sleep): 2112: Overture, Limelight, Fly by Night, The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Tom Sawyer, Working Man, A Farewell To Kings, Trees, Red Barchetta, Subdivisions, Closer To The Heart
Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of Rush was released January 29th, 2013 - order now! To hear samples, click here.
"A Brief History Of Time, Part 10"
Rush Referenced On "Archer" Yet Again
Sound & Vision speaks to Richard Chycki on 2112 5.1
"I felt very proud of the 5.1 mixes when Alex called me, bubbling over about how it sounded like the original album yet “so much more.” He was so excited. It really was that moment, when one of the three people who would know this project better than anyone gave his blessing, that I felt this had turned into something very special."To purchase 2112 in 5.1, click here.
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to induct Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
From today's Cleveland.com:
Foo Fighters and self-professed Rush super-fans Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will induct the Canadian prog-rockers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April in Los Angeles.
"It's got to be a dream come true for them. The Foo Fighters would have grown up listening to Rush on '70s radio," said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame President and CEO Greg Harris by phone from Washington, D.C. "You can tell that they have a real sense of rock 'n' roll history. You don't get the staying power they've had without it."
Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced the first group of artists that would be inducting this year's class in a press release Tuesday night.
In addition to Grohl and Hawkins, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson will perform in honor of Donna Summer, Don Henley will induct Randy Newman, and John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. will perform in honor of Albert King, with Mayer giving the induction speech.
The inductors for Public Enemy, Heart and Ahmet Ertegun Award lifetime achievement award winners Quincy Jones and Lou Adler will be announced later.
"The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- and rock 'n' roll itself -- is at its best when we connect the past with the present," Harris said. "In Gary Clark Jr., Mayer and Albert King, we've got three generations of great artists. And it's the same thing with Christina, Hudson and Donna Summer."
This year's induction ceremony will be at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 18. The ceremony will be recorded and broadcast on HBO on Saturday, May 18. Tickets to the ceremony go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 1.
Foo Fighters and self-professed Rush super-fans Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will induct the Canadian prog-rockers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April in Los Angeles.
"It's got to be a dream come true for them. The Foo Fighters would have grown up listening to Rush on '70s radio," said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame President and CEO Greg Harris by phone from Washington, D.C. "You can tell that they have a real sense of rock 'n' roll history. You don't get the staying power they've had without it."
Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced the first group of artists that would be inducting this year's class in a press release Tuesday night.
In addition to Grohl and Hawkins, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson will perform in honor of Donna Summer, Don Henley will induct Randy Newman, and John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. will perform in honor of Albert King, with Mayer giving the induction speech.
The inductors for Public Enemy, Heart and Ahmet Ertegun Award lifetime achievement award winners Quincy Jones and Lou Adler will be announced later.
"The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- and rock 'n' roll itself -- is at its best when we connect the past with the present," Harris said. "In Gary Clark Jr., Mayer and Albert King, we've got three generations of great artists. And it's the same thing with Christina, Hudson and Donna Summer."
This year's induction ceremony will be at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 18. The ceremony will be recorded and broadcast on HBO on Saturday, May 18. Tickets to the ceremony go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 1.
Clockwork Angels 2013 Tour North American Tour Announcement
Rush.com have just announced the following: As previously alluded to, and due to overwhelming demand, the Clockwork Angels Tour will continue in 2013 to over 20+ cities in North America this year. Beginning in April, fans will be able to catch RUSH live in a number of new markets not visited on last year’s tour.
Today we have announced details for the spring leg of the tour which include:
April 23, 2013 Frank Erwin Center. Austin, Texas April 26, 2013 BB&T Center. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida April 28, 2013 Amway Center. Orlando, Florida May 1, 2013 Bridgestone Arena. Nashville, Tennesee May 3, 2013 PNC Arena. Raleigh, North Carolina May 5, 2013 Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach, Virginia May 7, 2013 1st Mariner Arena. Baltimore, Maryland May 9, 2013 Mohegan Sun. Uncasville, Connecticut May 11, 2013 Etess Arena. Atlantic City, New Jersey
Pre-sale for RUSH fans for the spring tour dates begin today, Tuesday January 22nd at NOON LOCAL TIME!
CLOCKWORK ANGEL TOUR PACKAGE
Tour Packages will be exclusive to RUSH fan members for the first 24 hours.
Passcode: angelfan (lower case, case sensitive)
Rush Clockwork Angels Tour Package consists of:
- One reserved ticket located within the first 15 rows of the stage
- New and exclusive Rush 2013 Tour t-shirt
- Collectible Tour Poster (numbered, limited)
- Official Tour Program
- Exclusive surprise Rush gift item
- Commemorative Concert Ticket
- Commemorative Tour Laminate
To purchase your RUSH Tour package, please visit http://www.vipnation.com/programs/rush---clockwork-angels-tour/
RUSH FAN CLUB PRE-SALES
The Fan Club tickets are only available during the PRE-SALE. Reserve the best seats in the house through our special Rush fan pre-sales. These presales only last three days, and only certain cities/dates are currently available with more presales being added later. Check back soon if you don’t see your date. At the end of your ticket purchase, you will have the opportunity to pre-order Exclusive RUSH.com Tour Merchandise.
In addition, when
you order Fan Club Tickets and the Exclusive Merchandise you will be
automatically entered to win a meet and greet with members of the band
at your show (one winner plus guest per city).
To purchase Presale Tickets and Presale Merchandise please visit http://rush.musictoday.com
Just a reminder to those fans that are also CITI card members, you will also have access to pre-sale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass® Program beginning January 23rd in select markets. For complete presale details visit http://www.citiprivatepass.com
Stay tuned for additional tour announcements for the summer dates that will resume when the band returns from their European leg in June. These will include but not be limited to Hershey, Wantagh, Saratoga, Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Boston, Calgary, Vancouver, Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver, Kansas City, and will finally see RUSH return to Grand Rapids and Halifax for the first time in decades!
Rock&Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Special Guests Announced
Click here for more on Rush's induction into the Rock Hall Of Fame.
Alex Lifeson Tour of Guitar Rig, From September 1977!
Alex Lifeson "Hentor Sportscaster" replicas from Freddy's Frets
"Hello my fellow Rush fans! Alex Lifeson has given me permission to backwards engineer and meticulously blueprint his iconic Hentor Sportscaster so that I may make and sell accurate replicas. I have had the Hentor in my possession for about 6 months and have documented every property and detail of this amazing and unique sounding guitar. Alex's only stipulation was that for every guitar sold, a portion of the profit goes to his charity "Grapes Under Pressure". While in my possession over the last few months I made suggestions to Alex on upgrading the guitar. The Hentor now sports Dimarzio FS-1 single coils and I also fabricated a huge brass sustain block for the Floyd Rose, the biggest one I've seen and yet there is still a good amount of movement available. These two upgrades as well as others are listed in my OPTIONS category." - Freddy Gabrsek, FreddysFrets.com (Thanks to RushIsABand for the headsup!)
MixOnline - "All Access: Rush"
Six-string wizards: Meet the unsung heroes of rock ’n’ roll
Alex Lifeson's guitar tech, Scott Appleton (aka Great Scott) is featured in "Guitar Techs: The Unsung Heroes of Rock 'n Roll" in today's Globe & Mail. - Thanks to Rush for the headsup!
Transporter: The Series - "Working Man" Theme
The series premiered last October 11 in Germany, and on December 6 in France. The Canadian premiere is set for this Friday, January 4, on HBO Canada, while US viewers will have to wait until June 21st. - Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
Further Reading:
- Transporter: The Series - Thierry Attard, December 6, 2012
- Former 'Prison Break' star Chris Vance takes lead on 'Transporter: The Series' - Canadian Press, January 2, 2013
Rush 2112 Deluxe Edition Now Available
Rush's all new 5.1 edition of 2112 was released December 18th. Three versions are available, click to order:- Deluxe Edition CD/DVD
- Deluxe Edition CD/Blu-ray
- Super Deluxe Edition, CD/Blu-ray/hardbound comic book case
- iBook Edition
All versions include 5.1 surround sound mixes as well as unreleased live tracks – and the super deluxe edition holds the band’s first ever comic book. Three configurations will be available. The Deluxe Edition can be purchased in CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray, with the pack including the remastered album and three bonus live tracks. The second disc includes 5.1 surround sound mix and an interactive digital comic book. Original sleeve designer Hugh Syme has created a new cover and the liner notes are accompanied by previously unpublished photos. The Super Deluxe Edition is sold as a CD/Blu-ray pack, assembled in a hardbound book case including a 40-page comic book which refers to every song on the album. Click here for a video preview of the new release.
Unreleased bonus live tracks:
Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)
A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England – June 17, 1980)
Deluxe Edition CD/DVD
Expanded artwork; liner notes by David Fricke; lyrics and unreleased photos.CD: Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks
DVD: 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in PCM (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHZ / 24-bit Dolby Digital (DVD-Video players); 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHZ / 24-bit Dolby Digital Stereo (DVD-Video players); Digital comic book; gallery: unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart
Deluxe Edition CD/Blu-ray
Expanded artwork; liner notes by David Fricke; lyrics and unreleased photos.CD: Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks
Blu-Ray: 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio; 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo; Digital comic book; gallery: unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart
Super Deluxe Edition
Hardbound book case; 40-page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges; 24-page book with expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos; new iner notes by David FrickeCD: Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks
Blu-Ray: 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio; 96kHz / 24-bit PCM stereo; digital comic book; gallery of unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart
iBook
As a companion of the 2112 Deluxe Edition, Rush have released their first ever iBook for 2112. The iBook consists of unpublished pictures, black and white ink art and pencil sketches for every comic book cell, and preview music for the newly remastered Mastered for iTunes (mFit) audio of 2112 with 3 bonus live tracks.
• 40-page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges (“Star Wars -The Clone Wars,” The Simpson’s “Treehouse of Horrors #17″)
• Unpublished pictures
• Black and white ink art and pencil sketches for every comic book cell
• Preview of the remastered audio of 2112
• Expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos
• Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone
"Clockwork Angels: The Novel" Rare Author VIP Editions Auction Ends Tomorrow
Kevin J. Anderson is auctioning off two rare Author VIP editions of Clockwork Angels. They are copies #107 and #110 out of 150 created, and were never for sale to the public and are only available from Kevin and Neil. These have slipcovers, are still sealed in shrink wrap, are signed by both Kevin and Neil Peart, and are coming from Kevin directly.
Kevin is auctioning these copies to raise money for Sean, one of his fans who has Brittle Bone Disease and recently had medical issues. In addition, his wheelchair equipped van has stopped working, and Kevin wants to raise money to help get Sean a down payment for a van as well as to help with his medical costs.
To bid on the books, visit http://www.onelittlelight.net/auctions/. In addition, if you would like to donate to Sean's cause, Paypal donations are being taken at 1littlelight2112@gmail.com.
Kevin is auctioning these copies to raise money for Sean, one of his fans who has Brittle Bone Disease and recently had medical issues. In addition, his wheelchair equipped van has stopped working, and Kevin wants to raise money to help get Sean a down payment for a van as well as to help with his medical costs. To bid on the books, visit http://www.onelittlelight.net/auctions/. In addition, if you would like to donate to Sean's cause, Paypal donations are being taken at 1littlelight2112@gmail.com.UPDATE: Kevin J. Anderson has made the auction more interesting, adding additional items, and extended the auction to 11/27 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
James A. Owen is a writer and illustrator. His most recent book series is "Here there be Dragons" and he is a close friend to Kevin J. Anderson. James is illustrating a Neil Peart dragon with 6 arms playing the drums and has the symbols from Clockwork Angels. 13 prints will be made, signed by James and Kevin. The two winning bids on the Clockwork Angels books will get a print each. Ten more prints will be available to the first 10 people that pledge to donate at least $100. Those that want one of those 10 prints, must email 1littlelight2112@gmail.com with Rush Dragon in the title. The final print will be available to the person that pledges the highest amount in a separate auction going live here shortly. It will be hand colored by James A. Owen himself.
There will only be 13 of these, and all will be signed by James and Kevin. See attached first pencil sketch. - Thanks to Tracy Mangum for the headup!
Happy Rush Day!
Today the USAToday posted an feature story about Rush Day, including a short interview with Geddy Lee:
As for the International Rush Day Friday, he says, "It sort of took off on Facebook or one of those social-media things, the idea of it being a fan day. We've got amazing fans, and they look for every moment to celebrate their support of us. I am very appreciative of that, I can tell you."
- UPDATE 2: Click here for Geddy's interview with Planet Rock Radio: Geddy Lee Celebrates Rush Day, Geddy chatted about the reissue of their classic album 2112, entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the British tour of "Clockwork Angels" next year and winter safety.- Planet Rock, December 24, 2012
- UPDATE: Click here for Friday night's "Holiday Rush" special, Eddie Trunk with Mike Portnoy. Alex's interview is halfway through.
RollingStone.com: "Rush Celebrate '2112' Reissue with iBook Comic"
From today's RollingStone.com:
Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush today released their first-ever iBook for their classic record 2112, complete with previews of the remastered album, a 40-page comic book, sketches for each comic book cell, expanded artwork and new liner notes from Rolling Stone's David Fricke. now you can get an exclusive first look at the comic, written by Tom Hodges.
The comic is also available in physical form, though the iBook includes previously unpublished photos not available in the physical version. The iBook does not include the album, though it does come with samples of the six original songs and three bonus tracks. You can order the iBook here. - RollingStone.com
Vote for Rush in Q103.4 New York's "The Year That Rocked" Awards
Q104.3 in New York City have launched their first-annual Q104.3's The Year that Rocked Awards for 2012 and Rush is up for 2 awards - Classic Rock Album of the Year and Best Live Performance! Voting will be open through the morning of 12/31 and with the winners announced later that day. VOTE NOW!
Rush Referenced On Saturday Night Live
Neil Peart's "News Weather and Sports" - December 2012
Neil Peart has just updated his website with "Adventures in the Wild West" the latest edition of News, Weather & Sports. Among other adventures, Neil writes about getting stuck in the Arizona outback, leading to saying some bad words, getting help from other travelers just "because", and eventually "coming out" as a rock star and inviting them to the Rush show the following night. Check it out now.
Rolling Stone: "Rockers Who Love 'The Lord of the Rings'"
Celebrating the release of "The Hobbit" in theaters today, Rollingstone.com has posted "Rockers Who Love 'The Lord of the Rings'", which includes the following regarding Rush:
Rush's drummer-lyricist Neil Peart has always been a voracious reader. He must have worked his way towards The Lord of the Rings by the mid-1970s, because 1975's "Rivendell" was named after the great Elven city where Elrond dwelt. The following year, Peart wrote "The Necromancer" – which was Gandalf's name for Sauron in The Hobbit. - RollingStone.com, December 14, 2012In addition, UltimateClassicRock.com has posted their "Top 10 The Hobbit-Lord of the Rings Songs".
Rush To Release iBook for 2112
Originally released in 1976, 2112 was the creative and commercial breakthrough album. With lyrics written by Neil Peart, 2112 kicks off with the ambitious seven-suite title track (originally side one), set in a futuristic world run by the “Priests of the Temples of Syrinx” who regulate “every single facet of every life,” which includes books, music, work and play. “2112” conveys the story of humanity’s instinctual, inner need for one’s free will.
iBook content includes:
• 40-page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges (“Star Wars -The Clone Wars,” The Simpson’s “Treehouse of Horrors #17″)
• Unpublished pictures
• Black and white ink art and pencil sketches for every comic book cell
• Preview of the remastered audio of 2112
• Expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos
• Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone
Rush To Be Inducted Into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
It's official, the 2013 inductees have been announced and Rush is in! In addition to Rush, the late Donna Summer, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy
Newman and Albert King complete the class of 2013 to be inducted this coming April 18th in Los Angeles.
“We are honored to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 3 of us are especially appreciative of our loyal fans whose support and dedication has gone a long way to making this possible. P.S. And special thanks to our moms for voting 6000 times!” – Alex, Geddy, & Neil, Rush.com, December 11, 2012
"It's a terrific honor and we'll show up smiling," Rush's singer and bassist, Geddy Lee, tells Rolling Stone. "It made my mom happy, so that's worth it." Lee is especially happy for Rush's army of hardcore fans. "It was a cause they championed," he says. "I'm very relieved for them and we share this honor with them, for sure." - RollingStone.com, December 11, 2012
"First of all it's all water under the bridge and it was a veAdditional News Stories
ry tiny bridge," the 59-year-old guitarist said in a phone interview from his home in Toronto. "I think our fans are more upset than we were because they feel a real bond to this band and it's been an important part of their lives in some form, and to be snubbed was snubbing them at the same time. ... Perhaps there were times when I thought if this ever happens I'm not going to bother going, or who cares or whatever, but at the end of the day positive karma is an important thing and this is an important thing to a lot of our fans and people we know." - Edmonton Journal, December 12, 2012
- Geddy Lee on Rush's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: 'We'll Show Up Smiling' - Rolling Stone, December 11, 2012
- Rush finally to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Globe & Mail, December 11, 2012
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 Inductees: Rush, Public Enemy, Heart and Randy Newman - Rolling Stone, December 11, 2012
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 Inductees: Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Rush and Donna Summer - Billboard.biz, December 11, 2012
- Fan support lands prog rockers Rush in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Detroit Free Press, December 11, 2012
- 'Finally': Rush Fans React to the Band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction - Rolling Stone, December 11, 2012
- Why Rush deserves its spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Globe & Mail, December 11, 2012
- For woman who discovered Rush, induction marks end of long 'injustice' - CTV News, December 12, 2012
- Video: Billy Corgan on Rush & Heart Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions - Fuse News, December 12, 2012
- Interview with Suzanne Krause, creator of the Petition To Induct Rush Into The Rock Hall Of Fame - Global TV Toronto's 'The Morning Show, December 13, 2012
Mark Oldman: "Liquid Rush"
Mark Oldman has just published his latest episode of Drink Bravely (no. 70), where he takes the audience back inside Alex Lifeson's personal wine cellar in Toronto, in anticipation of this week's Roll and Roll Hall of Fame announcement. - Thanks to Alf Phillips for the headsup!
Mere days before we learn if legendary rockers RUSH will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mark provides another exclusive glimpse into the diverse wine cellar of guru guitarist Alex Lifeson. Alex reveals his penchant for Syrah-based reds from Australia and France, Madeira from Portugal, and even Aquavit from Scandinavia.
Featured wines:
Song snippets from RUSH at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, October 22, 2012; "The Analog Kid" (from Signals), "2112 - Overture" (2112), "2112 - Grand Finale" (2112).
- Penfolds Grange (Australia; 1982, 1983, 1995, 1996, 1998)
- E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie "La Mouline" (France)
- E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie "La Landonne" (France; incl. 1978)
- E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie "La Turque" (France)
- Clarendon Hills "Astralis" (Australia)
- Gammal Norrlands Akvavit (Sweden)
- Madeira - The Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana, 1981 (Island of Madeira, Portugal)
- Madeira - The Investiture of the Prince of Wales, July, 1969 (Madeira, Portugal)
"Poosh It!"
Mesa Engineering's Tour Of Alex's Rig With Scott Appleton
Mesa Engineering, makers of the Mesa Boogie Mark V, have posted a new video tour with Alex's guitar tech Scott Appleton. Scott walks us through Alex's amps and effects, explains how he no longer needs an acoustic guitar on stage, and why live guitar cabinets are no longer used on stage. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the headsup!
Classic Rock's "The Best Of 2012" Now Onsale: Rush On The Cover
Led Zeppelin… Rush… the Rolling Stones… Black Country Communion… Rivals Sons… But which is really Band Of The Year?Click here for more. - Thanks to John @ Cygnus-X1.net for the headsup!
The greatest albums, bands, gigs, bust-ups and more. This is what rocked our year…
The new issue of Classic Rock is dedicated to The Best Of 2012: the ultimate review of the past 12 months. The Albums Of The Year. The Songs Of The Year. The Stories Of The Year. And, most importantly, The Bands Of The Year!
We’ve produced five different front covers featuring Led Zeppelin, Rush, the Rolling Stones, Black Country Communion and Rival Sons. Each is a worthy candidate for the honour of Band Of The Year. But who will ultimately wear the crown?
Rush – The Canadians have delivered one of the finest albums of their career, but there has been tragedy as well as triumph.
Rush "more dates in the spring and summer of 2013 in North America"
"Thanks to all the fans who came out to see the Clockwork Angels Tour 2012! It was an amazing run – from the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble, the filming in Dallas & Phoenix, and YOU. It proved, once again, how dedicated and loyal the Rush fans are and are such a part of the overall show. Europe, are you ready? Clockwork Angels 2013 in Europe is on sale now. And just because we had such a good time, we are now making plans for more dates in the spring and summer of 2013 in North America – so stay tuned for more announcements. Looking forward to seeing you out on the road again soon!" - Rush.com, December 6, 2012
Rush For Robe On Clockwork Angels - Tour Lighting Feature
For this tour, Howard specified Robe’s ROBIN 600 LEDWash for the first time. Forty-eight LEDWash 600s are an integral part of the show, rigged onto four triangular shaped trusses - two on stage left and two on stage right, flown at different heights - and used for side washes and for beaming into the audience.The story also includes this confirmation of the U.S. tour extending into the spring:
He really loves the way that the look of the LEDWash beam can resemble the specific “silky and velvety” textures and light qualities of a PAR 64. “You would never think it was an LED source!” he affirms.
The LEDWash 600s are used heavily during a song called ‘The Garden’ which is highly theatrical. “They are absolutely ideal for this,” states Howard, “Really just like an old style PAR” …but a fraction of the weight and power consumption and much more versatile!
The tour continues in the U.S. into Spring 2013 and is then scheduled to visit Europe before returning to North America for the rest of the summer, when it will have been on the road for a year.For the full story visit robe.cz. - Thanks to Greg Nosek for the headsup!
Rush's "2112" Heard On "American Dad"
During tonight's episode of "American Dad" ("Error Guitar", Season 9, Ep. 5), Rush's "2112" was heard twice and an apartment number was 2112.
This is the third Rush reference by a Seth MacFarlane property, after Chester The Cheetah and a notation that Rhode Island was 2112 miles from Aspen, both on Family Guy, as well as the recent sighting of a Rush poster in the film "Ted". - Thanks to Dennis Phelps for the headsup!
This is the third Rush reference by a Seth MacFarlane property, after Chester The Cheetah and a notation that Rhode Island was 2112 miles from Aspen, both on Family Guy, as well as the recent sighting of a Rush poster in the film "Ted". - Thanks to Dennis Phelps for the headsup!
Rush's "The Wreckers" Heard On Sunday Night Football
Tonight "The Wreckers" was heard leading into a commercial break during the second half of the Sunday Night football game between the Cowboys and Eagles. - Thanks to everyone for their headsup!
Jet City Stream Interview With Neil Peart
The 35 minute interview, which took place backstage at Seattle's Key Arena when Rush played there early last month, is now available on Jet City Stream's Soundcloud; click here to listen.
-Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
Rush Sighting in Seth MacFarlane's "Ted"
This is the second time Seth MacFarlane has inserted a Rush starman poster in one of his properties, the first was when one was seen on the wall of Chester the Cheetah during the Family Guy episode "Chick Cancer" from 2006.
- Thanks to Paul Dreyer and Stergios Korfiatis for the headsup!
Rush Referenced On "The Colbert Report"
"...but don't worry Canadian kids, you still have a Santa - it's just a Canadian Santa. Every year I believe it rotates to a different Canadian celebrity. Last year it was Nelly Furtado Claus, this year it's Rush. So that jing-jing-jingle you hear on the roof is just Neil Peart (pronounced "Pert") breaking into a 45-minute high hat solo."
- Thanks to RushIsABand for the headsup!
Sharp Magazine December 2012 - "Rush's Rock Renaissance"
Rush Inducted into Guitar Center's Historic RockWalk
Related Links:"We are very pleased to have been chosen by our peers and fellow musicians for induction in Guitar Center's RockWalk," said Rush's Geddy Lee. "It is an honor to have our names added to this illustrious list of great and highly talented musicians."
"Not only is Rush extraordinary as a band, but each member is incredibly talented in their own right," said Dave Weiderman, Chairman of Guitar Center's RockWalk. "With nearly thirty years together, this group has consistently delivered skilled musicianship, experimental-drive and stylistically diverse rock to music fans worldwide. In short – Rush is long-deserving of being honored by Guitar Center's RockWalk." - PR Newswire, November 8, 2012
Rush "5 Classic Albums" Boxed Set Now Available
Released October 2, Rush 5 Classic Albums is a box of what are arguably 5 of Rush's greatest albums: Fly By Night, 2112, A Farewell To Kings, Moving Pictures and Signals. You can get all 5 albums for the low price of just $20! These are the "Rush Remasters" pressings from '97, in standard individual jewelcases, housed in an overall slip-case box.
Sam Dunn Discusses Rush On This Week's Strombo
Sam Dunn was interviewed on this week's "The Strombo Show" with George Stroumboulopoulos. The show, which aired on CBC Radio 2 on Sunday night, included a discussion of the impact of RUSH on music and culture from 2:35:00 to 2:45:25. Click here to hear the episode. - Thanks to RushFanForever for the headsup!
Rush Miniature Instruments - 15% off for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect gift for that special Rush fan (or yourself)? Check out:
- Alex Lifeson's Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck or his Gibson ES-355
- Geddy Lee's Rickenbacker 4001 or Fender Jazz
- Neil Peart's Snakes & Arrows Drum Kit
- Save by purchasing the RUSH three piece miniature gift set, which includes the complete Neil Peart Snakes & Arrows drum kit set, Alex Lifeson's ES-355 and Geddy Lee's 4001
To receive your discount, just enter the coupon code "PWRPROMO15" while checking out at AxeHeaven.com.
Lorne "Gump" Wheaton's new website now online
Lorne "Gump" Wheaton, drum tech for Neil Peart since 2000, has just launched an all new website at lornewheaton.com. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the headsup!
Official Rush 2013 Calendar Now Available
Neil Peart's "News Weather and Sports" - November 2012
"Tom Sawyer" Heard On NBC's "Up All Night"
During last night's episode of "Up All Night" starring Christina Applegate, the Brinkley's flight is canceled and after rushing to the store to buy
last minute Thanksgiving dinner supplies, they come home to find Scott
and his friends have invaded their house and are doing keg stands while
"Tom Sawyer" is blaring out of the stereo. The episode is currently available at NBC.com. - Thanks to Richard Benak for the headsup!
2112 "Super Deluxe" Edition - Rich Chycki Comments
Rich Chycki shared the following on his blog (November 8, 2012):
According to an announcement at Musictap.net, Universal/Mercury will be releasing a "Super Deluxe" CD/Blu-Ray reissue of 2112 this December 18th."Let's go back in time a bit to late December 2004. I had just finished a 19-hour studio day working with Rush (for the first time) on a Tsunami Relief Charity which was broadcast on CBC in Canada, also late 2004. When I first met with Alex [Lifeson] in early 2005 about the possibility of doing more work together on R30, our first conversation veered off to a coffee laden all out bond-fest about how exciting 2112 would be remixed in 5.1. Our second subject was the mixing of R30 – go figure."In a nutshell, this concept has been in stasis for quite some time and it's a pinnacle moment with such a revered artist (and with my gratitude meter completely pinned) that we finally see this project come to light.
"Like the other Rush surround releases to date – Moving Pictures, A Farewell To Kings, Fly By Night, and Signals – 2112 has been remixed at a 96 khz 24 bit high resolution from the original multitrack masters in a 're-creation' direction taking advantage of the 3-dimensional soundscape of surround, rather than a complete re-interpretation of the mix. I have had quite a few questions about the technical side of the process so time depending, I'll try to get an article put together about it and get it posted here or published."
Rich Chycki has confirmed via Twitter, that as a Blu-Ray disk is included, this will include a 5.1 surround sound mix: "Yep, words out. I've been working on the surround remix of Rush's 2112 for months. Queue rear waterfall.”
This release comes just one year after the release of the Sectors boxed set; at the time, it was surprising that the box did NOT include a 5.1 mix of 2112 - now we know why. One might also assume that 2112 is the first of many 5.1 reissues to be released in the upcoming years... - Thanks to John Patuto at Cygnus-X1.net for the headsup!
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