Rush: The Illustrated HistoryDIVFormed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968 under the heavy influence of British blues, Rush solidified its lineup in 1974 and has gone on to record 18 studio albums (and counting). Notable for bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee’s high register, Neil Peart’s virtuosic drumming and inventive lyrics, and the guitar heroics of Alex Lifeson, the multiplatinum band melds a diverse range of influences and along the way has amassed a large, notably loyal following worldwide.Rush is bigger than ever before with the hit 2011 documentaryBeyond the Lighted Stageand this year’s new album,Clockwork Angels, and tour./divDIV/divDIVNow, for the first time, Rush is treated to the epic visual celebration they so richly deserve in a beautifully designed and profusely illustrated history following the band’s entire career. A chronological overview history written by noted music scribe and Rush authority Martin Popoff spans the band’s entire career from 1968 to today.A complete Rush discography chronicles all their albums, from the debut album to2112,Moving Pictures, andSignalstoGrace Under Pressure,Vapor Trails, and more. The authoritative text is complemented by album reviews written by well-known music journalists from around the globe, commentary from fellow musicians, a discography, and hundreds of photographs and pieces of memorabilia, including picture sleeves, gig posters, rare vinyl, handbills, ticket stubs, and much more./div |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 6 |
1 SUBDIVISIONS 19641972 | 8 |
2 ENTER THE PROFESSOR 19731974 | 14 |
3 SOMETHING FOR NOTHING 19751976 | 24 |
4 TIDE POOLS HYPERSPACE 19771980 | 36 |
5 MOVING PICTURES SHIFTING UNITS 19801981 | 60 |
6 KEYBOARDS MULLETS FINE HABERDASHERY 19821988 | 78 |
7 POP GOES RUSH 19891992 | 104 |
8 THE ALTERNATIVE TO THE ALTERNATIVE 19931997 | 122 |
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