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Rush Making Preparations For Next Project (They Mean It This Time!)

Real Rock News — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:12:38 +0000

As we reported towards the end of last year, Rush had planned to get together in Los Angeles to begin planning their next project. Apparently, that meeting may not have come to fruition. According to the latest from Neil Peart, the group is on the verge of gathering to begin the serious work of writing [...]

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Rush To Be Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

Real Rock News — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Well, it is rather refreshing to see veteran rockers Rush recognized by an organization that has “Hall of Fame” as part of its name. My only question would be, what took them so long? Admittedly, the organization was founded only twelve years ago, a relative adolescent when compared to some of the other “halls,” so [...]

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Rush’s Next Project May ‘Deviate From The Norm’

Real Rock News — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:00:37 +0000

With changes in the music industry challenging the old way of doing things, Rush appears set to go with the flow. A recent telephone interview by the Canadian Press with drummer and lyricist Neil Peart confirms that the group is ready to shake things up a bit and ditch the traditional album release for something [...]

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Rush Set To ‘Roll The Bones’ Once More

Real Rock News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:21:22 +0000

As many dedicated Rush fans undoubtedly know, the term “roll the bones” is a reference to throwing dice – a vital component in many well-known games of chance. According to Neil Peart’s latest edition of “News Weather, and Sports,” the venerable Canadian trio appears ready to roll the bones themselves, by agreeing to meet sometime this [...]

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Alex Lifeson And Rick Mercer’s ‘Man Date’

Real Rock News — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:40:16 +0000

Popular Canadian comedian Rick Mercer recently took Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson on one of his infamous “man dates” for his CBC television program, The Rick Mercer Report. The highlight of Mercer and Lifeson’s date was a visit to an indoor skydiving facility which actually looked like a lot of fun, but may be a bit tricky [...]

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Rush In The Movies Again

Real Rock News — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:38:33 +0000

For the second time this year, a movie is set to be released that features Canadian rock trio Rush. Their music plays a key role in the storyline of the film that is set for a New York release tomorrow. Adventures of Power is a story about a nerdy mine worker who has a passion [...]

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Rush ‘Best Of’ Live Compilation Announced

Real Rock News — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:57:46 +0000

Canadian rockers Rush are breaking new ground with the up-coming release of a “Best Of” Live compilation. The new compilation is set for release on November 17 and will be released on DVD through Rounder and on CD by Atlantic. Working Men is the title of this new release and will include material that has been [...]

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Rush Auctions Memorabilia on eBay For Charity

Real Rock News — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:42:56 +0000

Could there be any doubt which member of Rush is behind the the selection of the beneficiary for a charity eBay auction that will offer up various Rush memorabilia? “Grapes For Humanity” is the charity organization in question, and in light of the fact that the group’s bassist and lead vocalist Geddy Lee is well-known [...]

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Geddy Lee on Toronto’s Massey Hall

Real Rock News — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:30:08 +0000

A wide-eyed kid sat mesmerized during a live performance by the legendary classic rock trio Cream, admiring the skill of bass player Jack Bruce. Although he sat alone in the crowd, unable to convince his friends to join him at the show, it was a defining moment in his life. The venue was Massey Hall in [...]

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New Rush Album And Tour On Tap For Next Year?

Real Rock News — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:36:18 +0000

We’ve heard subtle hints coming from Rush’s two most vocal members for a while now about the possibility of the group getting back to work soon. From all appearances, it seems that both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are starting to get a little antsy and would like to begin work on some new material. Drummer [...]

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