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Rush: Album by Album pays genuine tribute to this iconic rock band’s discography by moderating frank, entertaining conversations about all 20 of Rush’s studio albums.
Formed in Toronto in 1968, the rock trio Rush has gone on to multiplatinum success behind the distinctive high register and virtuosic bass-playing of frontman Geddy Lee, the legendary drumming and lyric-writing of Neil Peart, and the guitar heroics of Alex Lifeson. Despite having just four chart-topping singles since the release of their debut LP in 1974, Rush has nonetheless sold more than 25 million albums in the U.S. and more than 40 million worldwide.
The Canadian trio may be the definition of an “album band,” and this new book from prolific rock journalist and acknowledged Rush authority Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band’s discography by moderating in-depth, frank, and entertaining conversations about all 20 of Rush’s studio albums. Inside, the author gathers 20 rock journalists and authors who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release.
Together, the conversations comprise a unique historical overview of the band, as well as a handsome discography. Popoff also includes loads of sidebars that provide complete track listings, details on album personnel, information on where and when the albums were recorded, and sidebar facts about the albums, their songs, and the band.
From the Publisher
Featuring over 120 color and black & white photos of Geddy, Alex and Neil
Geddy Lee
Wembley Arena, London on the Signals tour, 1983
Neil Peart
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain
View, CA, May 31, 1992.
Alex Lifeson
Alex and his Gibson EDS-1275, A Farewell to Kings tour.
Publisher : Voyageur Press (May 1, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0760352208
ISBN-13 : 978-0760352205
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.15 x 0.95 x 11.55 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read with great content and photos. They appreciate the in-depth information and revealing insights into each album. The book is beautifully laid out and compliments each album well. Readers consider it an awesome gift for Rush fans and appreciate the depth of the lyrics perspective.
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