Anthem: Rush in the '70sWith extensive, first-hand reflections from Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, as well as from family, friends, and fellow musicians, Anthem: Rush in the '70s is a detailed portrait of Canada's greatest rock ambassadors. The first of three volumes, Anthem puts the band's catalog, from their self-titled debut to 1978's Hemispheres (the next volume resumes with the release of Permanent Waves), into both Canadian and general pop culture context, and presents the trio of quintessentially dependable, courteous Canucks as generators of incendiary, groundbreaking rock 'n' roll. Fighting complacency, provoking thought, and often enraging critics, Rush has been at war with the music industry since 1974, when they were first dismissed as the Led Zeppelin of the North. Anthem, like each volume in this series, celebrates the perseverance of Geddy, Alex, and Neil: three men who maintained their values while operating from a Canadian base, throughout lean years, personal tragedies, and the band's eventual worldwide success. "In his always compelling manner, Martin Popoff digs deep into the crucial first decade of rock's legendary trio. Brilliantly detailed and passionately presented, Anthem flows with all the confidence and capability of Rush's music itself. I literally couldn't stop reading this. Page after page, chapter after chapter, Popoff illuminates Rush's storied career with an infectious passion and precision. A remarkably thrilling, vivid account." -- Jeff Wagner, Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal |
