Transcript: "Rush Wins Crotchety Old Critic's Respect" - Toronto Sun, February 28, 1986

Here's a new transcript, from the February 28, 1986 issue of the Toronto Star. Written by one of their hometown newspaper critics, the title "Rush Wins Crotchety Old Critic's Respect" is self explanatory. - Thanks to Heiko Klages for the original article.

Transcript: "We Have Always Wanted To Be A Mini-Orchestra" - Sym Info, October 1988

Geddy Lee appeared on the cover of the Netherland's "Sym Info" magazine in October 1988. The accompanying interview, "We Have Always Wanted To Be A Mini-Orchestra", was given the previous May near the end of the Hold Your Fire tour. Topics include the planned live album, "A Show of Hands", fans in Europe versus America, their MIDI sounds, their best and worst concerts ever, and more. Thanks to Alex van Loon for translating the article into English for us!

Desktop Wallpaper Update: Clockwork Angels Tour Deluxe Edition Images

The Rush Backstage Club has released a Clockwork Angels Tour - Limited Edition Deluxe Package featuring additional artwork not found in the basic CD and Video editions. I've just updated the Desktop Wallpaper page adding over 30 new wallpaper images from this release, with thanks to John at Cygnus-X1.net for providing the raw scans.  Check them out here.

Transcript: "Rush: Up Close" - Media America Radio, January/February 1994

The latest addition to the Transcript Archive is "Rush: Up Close" a transcript of a 3-hour radio program from Media America Radio that aired in January/February 1994.  Thanks to Ken McWatters, who transcribed the radio program 20 years ago and shared it on the National Midnight Star digest later that spring!

Transcript: "2112 Deluxe Edition (Review)" - Classic Rock, February 2013

The 2112 Deluxe Edition was released one year ago today, and in case you still are unsure whether you want to pick it up, here is a "2112 Deluxe Edition (Review)" from last February's issue of Classic Rock magazine.

Transcript: "Rush - Heavy Metal Standard Bearer" - Record World, May 3, 1980

Rush appeared on the cover of the May 3, 1980 issue of Record World magazine. The cover story "Rush - Heavy Metal Standard Bearer" is a short article detailing the success of "Permanent Waves". - Thanks to Joe Pesch for sending the article!

Transcript: "Back To The Stack: Alex Lifeson Rediscovers The Joy Of Crankin' It Up" - Guitar Shop, Summer 1994

"Back To The Stack: Alex Lifeson Rediscovers The Joy Of Crankin' It Up" - Guitar Shop, Summer 1994, includes Alex's comments on his gear breakdown for the Counterparts album and tour, including moving back from solid state to tubes.  In addition, he shares with us the band's then plans to essentially tour and film a 20th anniversary tour in 1995: "for our next tour that's slated for early-'95, we're planning to do 'An Evening With Rush,' instead of having an opening act. We'll start the show with a set that runs chronologically from 1974 to 1984, then we'll take a short break, and run some film on the history of the band. After that, we'll finish up with another set covering the second decade." - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Transcript: "Rush Return Home After Lengthy And Rewarding 18-Week U.S. Tour" - Record Week, June 30, 1975

Here's a rare and great new transcript from Fly By Night tour! "Rush Return Home After Lengthy And Rewarding 18-Week U.S. Tour" appeared in the June 30, 1975 issue of Canada's Record Week magazine.  As stated in the article, Rush were about to embark on three week run through Canada before entering the studio in July to record their next album (Caress of Steel).  Includes some interesting notes regarding their lighting and power needs, and Geddy was already making plans for the stage setup on future tours: "We could never get into an elaborate thing on stage with make-up and all, so we'd like to surround ourselves with a show while we take care of the music. Eventually we'd like to get props, too. It could never be the main part, of course. That'll always be the music."

Transcript: "Class Portrait" - Toronto Star, February 28, 1986

My latest transcript is an article from the Power Windows tour, from the February 28, 1986 issue of the Toronto Star. "Class Portrait" is an interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, where they discuss the band's morphing from the progressive era of the late 70's to the synth-era of the mid-'80s, losing old fans but gaining female fans, the economy of Neil's lyrics, and how Power Windows finally had the right balance between guitar and synth. - Thanks to Heiko Klages for the original article!

Transcript: "RUSHing Around" - Beat Instrumental, July 1979

My latest transcript dates back to the Hemispheres tour. "RUSHing Around" is an interview primarily with Geddy Lee in the July 1979 issue of the UK's Beat Instrumental magazine. The focus of this article is a report on the instrumentation used on stage (i.e. Geddy's Oberheim/Moog "beast") and initial plans for their followup album (Permanent Waves). This article explains why "A Passage To Bangkok" was never performed until the Hemispheres tour...

Transcript: "Rush - Possibly The Most Successful Foreign Band In The UK" - Music U.K., July 1983

Alex Lifeson appeared on the July 1983 cover of Music U.K. magazine. Here is a transcript of the cover feature interview "Rush" with Alex which includes the subtitle "Possibly the most successful foreign band in the UK". - Thanks to James Adam for the original article!

Desktop Wallpaper update, includes Clockwork Angels Tour cd images, and Retro Gallery Update

I've updated the "Rush Art Gallery of Desktop Wallpaper" page to include images from the Clockwork Angels Tour CD linernotes (thanks to John Patuto for providing the raw scans).  In addition...I have also updated my "Rush Art Gallery" wallpaper image, which includes every studio and live album arranged by release date (another release, another cover on the wall; damn that wall is getting crowded!).  Check them out here.

Transcript: "Geddy Lee on Rockline for Presto" - December 4, 1989

Presto was released 24 years ago today, and to commemorate the event I've added a transcript of "Geddy Lee on Rockline for Presto" which aired December 4th, 1989. As always, Rockline interviews are a mixed bag of information but always entertaining!

Rush Iphone and Smartphone Wallpaper Update

By request, I have updated the Rush Iphone Wallpaper and Smartphone Wallpaper pages to include images for Vapor Trails Remixed and Clockwork Angels Tour.

Transcript: "MSN Chat With Geddy Lee" - MSN.com, December 20, 2000

Geddy Lee's solo album My Favorite Headache was released 13 years ago today.  Geddy appeared in a live online chat with MSN.com on December 20th, 2000, to discuss the album, and the transcript of the chat has been lost, until now.

Transcript: "Are Rush Still A Rock 'N' Roll Band?" - Classic Rock, January 1999

"Are Rush Still A Rock 'N' Roll Band?", Classic Rock, January 1999, is a Q&A with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson promoting the release of Different Stages Live, released 15 years ago yesterday.  The duo field some off the wall questions, and Alex drops the shocking statement regarding "Tai Shan": "It was one of the worst things we ever did, not that I listen to that song. But should I listen to that song I almost get violently ill." (Gasp!). Also included is a review of the album by Classic Rock's Nick Shilton; memorable for the fact that it is a rare Different Stages review that pans the Hammersmith Odeon bonus disk.

Transcript: "Rush 'Time Machine' (DVD Review)" - Guitar Techniques, April 2012

Rush's "Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland" was released two years ago today.  Still don't own it?  Here's a new transcript to check out a review of the 'Time Machine' DVD from the April 2012 issue of the UK's "Guitar Techniques" magazine.

Transcript: "Rush: Deadly Serious About Their Music" - Eye, March 21, 1974

This next transcript is now the OLDEST article to be added to the Transcript Archive. From the March 21, 1974 issue of Eye magazine, "Rush: Deadly Serious About Their Music" is one for the historians. It includes details of when the debut album was originally recorded, when parts of it were re-recorded with Terry Brown, and why its December '73 release date was pushed back until spring '74.

Transcript: "Rush Throws Open Power Windows" - Video Rock Stars, March 1986

This past Tuesday marked the 28th anniversary of the release of Power Windows.  To celebrate the occasion I have transcribed "Rush Throws Open Power Windows", an extensive interview with Geddy Lee from the March 1986 issue of Video Rock Stars magazine. Geddy states the band didn't feel they had accomplished all they wanted with Grace Under Pressure, and tells how they had a very positive experience after bringing in Peter Collins to produce Power Windows.

Transcript: "Exit Stage Left: A Rush Update By Rush Drummer Neil Peart" - Kerrang!, January 1982

Exit Stage Left was released 32 years ago today. To mark the occasion I have transcribed "Exit Stage Left: A Rush Update By Rush Drummer Neil Peart" from the UK's Kerrang! magazine, issue No. 7, January 1982. This is one of the first articles Neil penned for the press, and in it he talks about such things as which shows were recorded, the Glaswegian "choir" on Closer To The Heart, the added pressure of performing when you know you're recording a live album (and the subsequent need for overdubs), and the filming of the then as of yet unreleased Montreal concert (the Exit Stage Left video). He closes with the mention that during mixing of the live album the band had written and recorded a new song, "Subdivisions", and were apparently considering releasing it as a single!

Transcript: "Rock Hotline: Rush" - Hit Parader, February 1981

The next addition to the Transcript Archive is "Rock Hotline: Rush", Hit Parader, February 1981, a brief article announcing the completion of the short tour Rush performed before entering the studio to record Moving Pictures.  It also reports on Rush's co-recording of "Battle Scar" with Max Webster, and announces the birth of Geddy's son "Julian Michael Woody Lee. The Woody is for Woody Allen, of whom the Lees are great fans".

Transcript: "Vapor Trails Over Rio" - BW&BK, December 2003

The latest transcript addition commemorates the release of Rush in Rio ten years ago today! "Vapor Trails Over Rio" is a cover feature story from the December 2003 issue of BW&BK magazine. The story chronicles Rush's visit to Brazil on the Vapor Trails tour, the recording of Rush In Rio, and the trials and tribulations they endured while there. - Thanks to John Patuto for the original transcript!

Transcript: "Rush: Closer To The Heart" - The New Review Of Records, December/January 1994

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Counterparts, and to celebrate I've got a new transcript for your Friday reading. "Rush: Closer To The Heart" - The New Review Of Records, December/January 1994, is an interview with Alex Lifeson for Counterparts where he talks of the album's themes and how... "Some of the lyrics were very difficult to work with in musical terms...with this particular record Geddy and I both had a really hard time, and there were many rewrites, more so than ever in the past. And there were five or six songs that just went back into Neil's file." - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Rush's Geddy Lee Talks About Solo Album" - Launch.com, October 15, 2000

Today's Transcript Archive addition is a short news teaser posted online one month in advance of the release of My Favorite Headache. In "Rush's Geddy Lee Talks About Solo Album", Launch.com, October 15, 2000, Geddy briefly talks about the album, and working with Ben Mink, Matt Cameron and Jeremy Taggart.

Transcript: "Rush Rock & Roll In The Classroom" - Circus, August 4, 1977

This is pretty humorous. In this new transcript from the August 4th, 1977 issue of Circus magazine, "Rush Rock & Roll In The Classroom", the author tells of a visit by all three members of Rush to a Chicago high school to discuss Rock & Roll and its significance in western civilization.  If the author of the story is to be believed, what sounds like a good plan turns out to be a waste of time as the high school's Rush fans asked less than engaging questions.  However, it looks like Alex Lifeson saved the day with his typical Lerxstian responses! - Thanks to Joe Pesch for the article!

Transcript: "Real Life In A Rock And Roll Band" - Canadian Musician, February 1988

Rush were on the cover of the February 1988 issue of Canadian Musician magazine; the issue includes "Real Life In A Rock And Roll Band", an insightful interview with Geddy Lee, were he talks about growing up on the road, how his outlook on touring had changed over the past 14 years, how Rush's success had in turn impacted touring life, and how their special and unique relationship had helped with their continued success. - Thanks to John Patuto for sharing the transcript!

Web Scheme Update: "Vapor Trails Remixed"

Celebrate the moment...the time is now again!  Power Windows has gone Vapor Trails Remixed!

Transcript: "All The World's A Stage Review" - Sounds, November 1976

All The World's A Stage was released 37 years ago today, and here's a new transcript to mark the occasion.  Back in '76, Sounds magazine's Geoff Barton was one of Rush's biggest UK supporters. Check out Barton's review of All The World's A Stage from November 1976.

Transcript: "Power, Pomp, Purity, Pretension, Popularity...The RUSH Problem" - New Music Express, June 24, 1978

Do you remember the infamous March 1978 Neil Peart interview with Britain's "New Musical Express" where writer Barry Miles dubbed the band fascists? If you thought this was a singular slander of the band by the NME, check out this review of the Archives compilation package, which appeared in the NME just three months later: "Power, Pomp, Purity, Pretension, Popularity...The RUSH Problem". The writer Paul Morley goes out of his way to ridicule Rush, their music, and their fans, in every manner possible, and yes, it ends with "Fascism lurking beneath the volume and noise? Sure." - Thanks to RushFanForever for the original article.

Transcript: "It's A Modern Rush: Bombast, Humor, & Excellence" - Good Times, August 17, 2010

Here's a new addition to the Transcript Archive for your Friday perusal. Rush was on the cover of the August 17th, 2010 issue of New York's "Good Times" entertainment newspaper, which included "It's A Modern Rush: Bombast, Humor, & Excellence", a concert review following their performance at Jones Beach on the Time Machine tour.

Transcript: "A Farewell To Kings (Review)" - Sounds, September 1977

A Farewell To Kings was released 36 years ago, in September 1977 (exact date unknown).  One of Rush's earliest advocates in the UK was rock journalist Geoff Barton, and before his view of Rush was soured by Hemispheres, he was positively giddy about the band. Check out his review of A Farewell To Kings which appeared in Sounds in September, 1977. Geoff writes "'A Farewell To Kings' is a triumph. A total, out-and-out, honest-to-God, five star studded, complete, utter, unmitigated triumph." I agree!

Transcript: "Canadian Musicians And Their Money" - Canadian Musician, July 1986

My latest transcript is "Canadian Musicians And Their Money", from the July 1986 issue of Canadian Musician magazine. This story features five Canadian bands: The Nylons, Saga, Platinum Blonde, Rush and Triumph, and discusses the difficulty for a Canadian band to achieve international success, and the differences which sets those bands apart. - Thanks to Heiko Klages for providing the original article.

Transcript: "On The Spot: Geddy Lee of Rush" - Guitar Shop, December 1996

For the 17th anniversary of the release of Test For Echo, I've transcribed "On The Spot: Geddy Lee of Rush" from the December 1996 issue of Guitar Shop.  This is a short but very informative interview where Geddy discusses the gear used to record Test For Echo. Geddy also gives a short yet succinct breakdown of basses he has used through the years Rush, from his first bass, the Conora he bought at the age of 14, to the '69 Fender Precision which he "ruined by cutting the horns off and painting it like a '57 Chevy in a fit of mental retardation! I hate when that happens: 'Wouldn't it be cool if I did this?' Yeah, for about 5 minutes..." - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Prime Groover" - Kerrang!, May 21, 1988

Here is another odd story by the UK's Kerrang! magazine published immediately after the Hold Your Fire tour on May 21, 1988. "Prime Groover" is ostensibly an interview with Neil Peart, but is typically full of sneers and jibes by a UK rock journalist. Regardless it does include some great comments by Neil about the process of writing lyrics, touring as a job, the stress of professional musicians, the lionization of musicians after death, and his refusal to play down to his audience: "If we're capable of understanding it then our audience is as well. If we don't communicate with them then it's our fault for not being clear enough. It's not because our audience is stupid." - Thanks to Erwin De Lathouwer for providing the original article!

Transcript: "Sometimes Rush Is In A Hurry" - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 24, 1981

Here is a fresh Rush transcript for your Friday enjoyment. "Sometimes Rush Is In A Hurry" was published in the May 22, 1981 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the band performed Philly on the Moving Pictures tour.  Geddy Lee tells how the band's original plan was to release a live album following Permanent Waves, but decided to record another studio album instead. He also explains the interesting thought that once Rush became the headline band they were left with less time to write new music: "Back when we were a support band, there was always so much time just waiting around. We'd finish our set and then have to wait around for the headliner to play before going back to the hotel. So working on new material was a good way to kill time."

Transcript: "Three Is Never A Crowd" - The Music Paper, December 1991

To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the release of Roll The Bones, I've transcribed "Three Is Never A Crowd", a feature interview with Geddy Lee from the December 1991 issue of Canada's The Music Paper. Geddy talks about writing music that makes them happy first and foremost, using keyboards in a more sparse fashion, strength as a trio, and simplifying song arrangements, as in the case of "Bravado":

"'Bravado' was a tune where almost everything you did felt good about it. And then you're left with the problem where you could very easily overdo a song like that because everything sounds good on it. And for us, I think pulling things out of that song was the key, simplifying the arrangement."

- Thanks to Monica Zimmerman for the original article!

Transcript: "Off The Record With Geddy Lee and Neil Peart" - 1981

My latest transcript addition is Geddy Lee and Neil Peart on "Off The Record with Mary Turner" from 1981. The interview includes questions which cover Geddy's mom not being happy with his choice of career, Neil's joining the band, constant touring, going solo, and more.

Transcript: "'A Port Boy's Story' by Neil Peart" - St. Catharines Standard, June 24 & 25, 1994

This article has been in the Transcript Archive since the beginning, but I have just updated it to include the original photos of a young Neil Peart which appeared along with the original article, courtesy of Chris Irwin: "'A Port Boy's Story' by Neil Peart" - St. Catharines Standard, June 24 & 25, 1994

"Thinking Big" - Clockwork Angels: The Watchmaker's Edition, March 1, 2013

From the linernotes to the Clockwork Angels: The Watchmaker's Edition audiobook, here is the essay "Thinking Big" by Kevin J. Anderson. Kevin looks back on his 20+ year relationship with Neil Peart, and how they worked together to create Clockwork Angels, the novel.

Desktop Wallpaper Update: Clockwork Angels Watchmaker's Edition, plus Vapor Trails Remixed

To the Desktop Wallpaper gallery, I've added a wallpaper for the Vapor Trails Remixed edition, as well as eight images from the Clockwork Angels Watchmaker Edition. Read by Neil Peart, this special audiobook release includes deluxe packaging of seven CDs, each contained in their own unique CD sleeve featuring the clock indicating the disk number (one through seven). The back cover of each disk features the alchemical symbol which appears on the clockface at that time.   Click here for the full collection.

Transcript: "Neil Peart: Learning To Swing Has Everything To Do With Learning To Rock" - Drums Etc., September/October 1997

I've just transcribed "Learning To Swing Has Everything To Do With Learning To Rock" by Neil Peart, from the September/October 1997 issue of Canada's Drums Etc. magazine. Neil appeared on the cover, and tells of how he came to be "coached" by Freddie Gruber and the subsequent change in his technique which included the switch from matched to traditional grip.  Neil concludes this interview given just before the start of his personal tragedies by stating his immediate plans were to start the followup to Test For Echo in early 1998, as well as writing a book about the Test for Echo tour called "Landscape With Drums" (sound familiar?). - Thanks to Monica Davidson for providing the original article!

Transcript: "Interview: Alex Lifeson" - Sym Info, November 1987

Alex Lifeson appeared on the cover of November 1987 issue of the Netherland's "Sym Info" magazine along with an exclusive interivew. This interview includes a few interesting bits of trivia, such as:  "on almost every album we make...a lyric about a subject which Geddy and I feel completely different about won't make it. For this record...(laughs) - it is funny because it would be very topical now - there was a lyric entitled Holy Walter. It had to do with TV evangelists...that lyric dealt with the complete...circus [surrounding the Jim Bakker/Jessica Hahn scandal] and we thought that was a very strong statement about a subject which we didn't want to make a statement about at all. And now it would have been perfect, after all attention in the media." - Thanks to Alex van Loon for translating the text from Dutch for us!

Transcript: "Open Ears: On The Road With Rush, Part One" - Guitar For The Practicing Musician, July 1986

My latest transcript is "Open Ears: On The Road With Rush, Part One" from the July 1986 issue of Guitar For The Practicing Musician. This is part one of a story written by Steve Morse in which he documents when his band opened for Rush on the Power Windows tour. Unfortunately, this is only the start of the story, which was continued in a subsequent issue. If you can provide the continuation of this article, please let me know!

Transcript: "PROG: RUSH Limited Edition" - PROG, April 2013

The Clockwork Angels tour came to a close earlier this week, but I have one final transcript for your weekend entertainment. To kick off the 2013 leg of the tour, PROG magazine published the April issue as a Limited Edition hard cover edition with three additional Rush feature stories. On the Clockwork Angels tour, Geddy said: "It's like we're two bands out there. The first set we're the opening act for ourselves. The second set is everything but the kitchen sink. And there's quite a wide variety of stuff that we're doing." He also comments on the immediate future/anniversary tour: "I wouldn't say no to a 41st or a 42nd anniversary tour. I'm not against the idea of doing an anniversary tour - I just don't know why it has to be the number 40. I think a 42nd anniversary tour is much funnier." - Thanks to John Patuto for sharing the transcript!

Transcript: "Time and Motion" - Music's Bottom Line Magazine, November 1, 2002

With the buzz surrounding the upcoming release of Vapor Trails Remixed, I thought I'd share this transcript with you.  In 2002 Cleveland music industry icon Jim Clevo wrote a letter to the local free music magazine "Music's Bottom Line" about Rush. The magazine reprinted Jim's letter "Time and Motion", in full, and included Rush on the cover. Well worth the read, Jim is a long time Rush fan who "gets" Rush, knows their history, and this story includes more than just a reminder that Rush was in town on tour.

Transcript: "Rush Busy, But Not Hurried" - Toronto Sun, July 30, 2003

Ten years ago today, Rush played Sarsstock (Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto).  This latest transcript addition appeared in the Toronto Sun on July 29th, 2003, the day before the show. "Rush Busy, But Not Hurried" includes an interview with Alex Lifeson where he talks about planning the setlist for Sarsstock, working on mixing Rush In Rio, and of his thoughts of being on the same bill with AC/DC once again. - Thanks to Jordan Finkelstein for the original transcript.

Transcript: "Rush & Roulette" - Metal Hammer, October 1991

My latest transcript is "Rush & Roulette", an interview with Geddy Lee in the October 1991 issue of the UK's Metal Hammer. Geddy discusses Roll The Bones, the band's changing styles and the fans that change with them, and hoping to tour the UK for Roll The Bones (which they did...their last time until R30). - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Permanent Waves Album Review" - Melody Maker, February 2, 1980

You know the songs front and back, so it can be interesting to read early reviews first published decades ago. Here is a "Permanent Waves Album Review" from the February 2nd, 1980 issue of Melody Maker written by Steve Gett, who would later write the Rush biography "Success Under Pressure". - Thanks to Erwin De Lathouwer for the original article.

Transcript: "Mind Over Metal" - Hit Parader, December 1985

"Mind Over Metal: Canadian Trio Promise Big Things On Latest Album" is a new transcript from the December 1985 issue of Hit Parader magazine. The article provides a history of the Rush's first 10 years through the release of their latest album, Power Windows. Unfortunately the article includes some false information such as "...Rush went through a series of drummers before settling on old friend John Rutsey to sit in with the band for their self-titled debut LP" and "Moving Pictures - which featured the band's first hit single, 'Spirit Of Radio'". - Thanks to Joe Sterle for the original article!

Transcript: "Live On Paper! The Steve Streeter And Neil Peart Interview" - A Show Of Fans, Summer 1997

"Live On Paper! The Steve Streeter And Neil Peart Interview" is another candid interview from the summer 1997 issue of the Rush fanzine, A Show Of Fans. Neil discusses Test For Echo, the inspiration behind the albums' themes, the artwork, the internet, the Order of Canada, looking back on the past and the Retrospectives, and more. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "The Rhythm Method" - Classic Rock, June 2013

Last month's issue of Classic Rock magazine includes "The Rhythm Method", a new interview with Neil Peart. I've transcribed the article and it is an interesting read. Neil talks looks back on his introversion as demonstrated by Limelight and Subdivisions, the anonymity of traveling by motorcycle, libertarianism, the longevity of Rush, and more. - Thanks to Tony R for the original article.

Transcript: "Rush: Fame At Last" - Fireworks, July/August 2013

The current issue of the UK's Fireworks magazine includes "Rush: Fame At Last" a new interview with Alex Lifeson. Key topics discussed include the Rock & Roll inauguration, the process of choosing a setlist for a tour, and hints at a future anniversary tour (which Geddy has recently said might not happen any time soon, i.e. not in 2014).

Transcript: "Rush's Clockwork Angels Completes The Steampunk Journey" - Mobile Production Monthly, June 2013

Last week I posted a link to a full PDF of the current issue of Mobile Production Monthly magazine featuring Rush on the cover. In case you missed it, it contains three Rush related articles which have been transcribed and are now available here. The first story details the video and lighting technology used on tour; the second article is an interview with FOH Engineer Brad Madix and the transcript concludes with a short feature on Rush's audio company, Clair Global.

Rush In Rio web scheme

This coming October will see the 10th Anniversary of the release of Rush In Rio, Rush's fifth live album and first live DVD.  In anticipation of this event, I've had the Rush In Rio web scheme prepared for some time, but in case you haven't heard, there is a new live Rush DVD and live album coming this fall!  Rather than putting off utilizing the Rio scheme until some time in the future, I decided I would rather use it sooner than later, so...I hope you like it, I know I do.

Transcript: "Rush: A Relic Refreshed" - Hartford Courant, June 28, 2002

Eleven years ago today, Rush took the stage in Hartford on the opening night of the Vapor Trails tour, their first performance in over 5 years. That morning the Hartford Courant published "Rush: A Relic Refreshed" which includes a telephone interview with Alex Lifeson from the day before.  Alex comments on the album, Neil's tragedies and the band's hiatus, and the tour. - Thanks to Jordan Finkelstein for the original article.

Transcript: "One Little Victory" - Aquarian Weekly, May 15, 2002

Here's a new transcript which appeared in the May 15th issue of New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly, one week after the release of Vapor Trails. In "One Little Victory", Geddy and Alex talk about the recording of the album, the surprise of "Part Four" of the Fear saga, their current influences, and give their take on why only their "classic" songs get played on the radio. - Thanks to John Patuto for sharing the transcript!

Transcript: "Rock Progressives Rush For Onstage Perfection" - Kansas City Star, April 22, 1986

Published on April 22, 1986, as a prelude to Rush's performance at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City on the Power Windows tour, in "Rock Progressives Rush For Onstage Perfection" Neil gets philosophical on giving his best performance live, the difference between good/bad and like/dislike, the changing umbrella of progressive rock, Rush's experiments in the 70's as well as technical uses on Power Windows. - Thanks to Heiko Klages for the original article.

Transcript: "Alex Lifeson AT&T Celebrity Chat" - AT&T Worldnet, February 10, 2003

The latest addition to the transcript archive is a transcript of the "Alex Lifeson AT&T Celebrity Chat" from AT&T Worldnet which took place on February 10, 2003, the day before the release of The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits. Alex talks a bit about the recording method of Vapor Trails, playing large gigs versus small clubs, recording "O Canada" for the South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut soundtrack, and more. - Thanks to Music In The Abstract for archiving the original chat!

Transcript: "Alex Lifeson Explores His Own Inner Voices On His First Solo Project" - Canadian Musician, February 1996

Here's a fantastic new transcript for your reading pleasure! "Alex Lifeson Explores His Own Inner Voices On His First Solo Project", is perhaps the most detailed interview available with Alex Lifeson regarding Victor.  From the February 1996 issue of Canadian Musician, Alex goes into great detail not only regarding the album itself, but also the additional responsibilities he had to take on as a solo artist.  He also gives background details behind each of the album's guest musicians. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Serious Rock: Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Pink Floyd - An Excerpt", by Deena Weinstein, 1985

Back in 1985, DePaul University professor of sociology Deena Weinstein published the book Serious Rock: Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Pink Floyd which is currently out of print. Thankfully, the Rush fanzine A Show of Fans published an extract of the chapter focusing on Neil Peart, and it is a very enlightening read.  I should point out that this transcript is reproduced here as it appeared in that issue (i.e. with no paragraph breaks). - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article.

Transcript: "Addicted To That Rush" - Metal Edge, May 2001

Here is a new transcript for your Wednesday reading: "Addicted To That Rush" is an interview with Geddy Lee by Eddie Trunk which appeared in the May 2001 issue of Metal Edge magazine. Promoting Geddy's solo album My Favorite Headache, this interview was given just before Rush reunited to begin writing Vapor Trails. What was especially intriguing to me were his comments regarding finding "really old footage" as in a possibly a FULL "old" show. Could this be what was eventually released as the "Fly By Night Church Session", or is there something MORE in the vaults? - Thanks to Erwin De Lathouwer for the original article!

Transcript: "Rush Takes Off: The Geddy Lee Interview" - Scene, October 28, 1982

Here's a new transcript from an article published over 30 years ago: "Rush Takes Off: The Geddy Lee Interview" appeared in Northeast Ohio's Scene on October 28, 1982. Geddy tells of the purposeful stride away from Moving Pictures into the keyboard era with Signals; "You really don't need technique because with a synthesizer you can use your own technique. As long as you have a sense of how to write a melody, you can use the synthesizer to express yourself." - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Transcript: "Glory Bound" - Hit Parader, September 1986

Here is a new transcript from the Power Windows tour: "Glory Bound" is an interview with Geddy Lee from the September 1986 issue of Hit Parader magazine. Geddy looks back on his first guitar, the first song he wrote, and bands who have "so much style without substance". - Thanks to Heiko Klages for the original article!

Rush Inspiration Update - "World Without End" (Ephesians 3:21)

While jamming to Power Windows the other day, I realized I was hearing another Biblical reference which seemingly has gotten by all the "Rush scholars" for over 25 years:

• "World without end", from "Manhattan Project" is likely from the King James version of Ephesians 3:21. The original Latin phrase is "in saecula saeculorum", expressing the idea of eternity, and is literally translated as "in a century of centuries". Other English Bible translations usually use the translation "forever and ever".

In the chorus to "Manhattan Project", Neil seems to be implying that even in the face of nuclear disaster there are those who will depend on God to see us through, no matter what the hopeless may say.  Of course, its open to interpretation...

Transcript: "Rush: An Oral History Uncensored" - Toronto Star Dispatches, April 18, 2013

The day Rush was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Toronto Star published the special "Rush: An Oral History Uncensored". This is the history of the band, in their own words.  I have passed along the introduction, which you can read here. - Thanks to RushFanForever for the providing the original article!

Transcript: "What A Rush! Canadian Rock Legend Alex Lifeson Lives It Up In Metro, Shooting An Episode Of Trailer Park Boys" - Canada.com, July 28, 2002

Ten years ago today, Alex Lifeson made a guest appearance on the Canadian cult-comedy "Trailer Park Boys". "What A Rush! Canadian Rock Legend Alex Lifeson Lives It Up In Metro, Shooting An Episode Of Trailer Park Boys" is a news report by Canada.com on July 28, 2002 which announced the guest spot, and includes a few quotes from Alex about the show. - Thanks to Jordan Finkelstein of echoesofoldapplause.com for providing the article!

Transcript: "Crash Course In Bass Surgery" - Creem, March 1994

My latest transcript is something that is a little bit different which I know you Primus lovers will surely enjoy! From the March 1994 issue of Creem magazine, "Crash Course In Bass Surgery" is a conversation between Geddy Lee and Primus' Les Claypool where they talk about, well, just about everything. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Back With A Vengeance" - Mobile Entertainment, May 13, 2002

Vapor Trails was released 11 years ago today, and to celebrate I've added "Back With a Vengeance", posted online on May 13, 2002 by Mobile Entertainment, the day before the release of Vapor Trails. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson discuss the recording of the album and the gear they used.  Included is this comment by Alex which should raise eyebrows: "I now have a 2001 Audi A6 4.2...It has their upgraded Bose system. It's a great system. I'm in that car listening all the time, listening to mixes. I base all of my decisions on what I hear in that car."

Desktop Wallpaper Update: Beyond The Lighted Stage Images

I have finally updated my Desktop Wallpaper page with images from Beyond The Lighted Stage, specifically 14 images from from the deluxe DVD box and booklet. In a few cases "creative license" was required to fit the PC screen proportions, remove text, etc. Thanks again to John at Cygnus-X1.net for providing some of the raw images!

Transcript: "Always A Rush..." - Birmingham Evening Mail, NEC Special Edition, September 11 & 15, 2004

Here's a new transcript for the Archive.  After a 12 year drought, Rush returned to the UK in 2004 on the R30 tour, and the Birmingham Evening Mail published an "NEC Special Edition" for their two show stint on September 11 & 15, 2004.  This special news supplement includes the story "Always A Rush..." with a brief interview with Alex Lifeson. Alex confirms that Geddy insisted Britain had to be included on the R30 tour, or there would have been no tour! "we sorted those dates out first and only then began booking shows in America. The UK was given priority." - Thanks to Erwin De Lathouwer for the original article!

Transcript: "Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!" - A Show Of Fans, Winter 1997

My latest transcript is "Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!", a fantastic interview with Howard Ungerleider from the Winter 1997 issue of the Rush fanzine, A Show Of Fans. Speaking just before the second leg of the Test For Echo tour, Howard talks about his history with Rush going back to the beginning, and shares stories regarding Aerosmith (bad to work with), KISS (great to work with), not doing lights on the Roll The Bones tour, and more. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Snakes Alive!" - Classic Rock, March 2007

Snakes & Arrows was released six years ago today, and to commemorate the event I've transcribed "Snakes Alive!" from the March 2007 issue of Classic Rock, a very brief transcript of the first teaser announcement of the release. Included is the statement "a 'making of' DVD is also likely to be released"; in fact a 45 minute documentary, "The Game Of Snakes & Arrows" was included on the MVI release in the US, as well as the Snakes & Arrows "tour edition" in the UK.

Transcript: "The Three Musketeers" - Hit Parader, August 1984

"The Three Musketeers", published two months before the release of Grace Under Pressure in the February 1984 issue of Hit Parader, is a feature interview with Geddy Lee where he talks about lessons learned from Signals, the trepidation he feels before any new release, thoughts on a solo album, and producing the Boys Brigade album. He makes the statement that only once was Rush completely satisfied with any album:

"When we did Caress Of Steel, we thought it was the most wonderful record anyone could ever make, but it was our least successful. It was our third, and, after a few months, listening back we all thought 'what a weird record,' and it was!"

Transcript: "String'em Up: Alex Lifeson" - Total Guitar, October 2012

The 2013 leg of the Clockwork Angels tour kicks off tonight in Austin, Texas. As a warm up, here is a fresh transcript of a story published last fall. "String'em Up: Alex Lifeson" is a Q&A with Alex Lifeson from the October 2012 issue of the UK's Total Guitar magazine. The questions are from the fans, some of which I recognize, and vary from questions about Victor 2 to his least favorite Rush song. - Thanks to Heiko Klages for the original article.

Transcript: "Alex Lifeson On Giving The People What They Want" - Guitar Player, March 2009

"Alex Lifeson On Giving The People What They Want", Guitar Player, March 2009, is a short interview with Alex where he discusses the mixing of the "Snakes & Arrows Live" video, bringing out "Entre Nous" on tour, failing to bring out "A Farewell to Kings", as well as his series of lessons on ivideosongs.com. - Thanks to Ed Stenger for the transcript!

Transcript: "Rush Into Space" - Circus, February 28, 1983

32 years ago today, on April 12, 1981, the Space Shuttle Columbia made its historic first launch into space. Rush were there, and witnessed the event from Red Sector A at Cape Canaveral. "Rush Into Space", Circus, February 28, 1983, briefly tells how the band obtained the in-flight mission tapes from NASA for use in the song "Countdown".

Archives 35th Anniversary

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the release of Archives, we're celebrating with an Archives scheme (and that's no joke).  Released in April 1978 (no one seems to be sure of the exact day), Archives was a bundled reissue of Rush's first three albums released on vinyl and later on cassette.  Click here for details.

Transcript: "Rush Plays Heavy Metal Epic" - The Frederick Maryland News, June 26, 1980

Here's a new transcript for your Thursday afternoon enjoyment. From the Permanent Waves tour, "Rush Plays Heavy Metal Epic" is a very poorly written story from the June 26, 1980 issue of the Frederick Maryland News. Although the writing leaves a lot to be desired, it does include some candid comments from Neil, likely quoted verbatim, regarding performing half the album (side 1) live on tour before going into the studio to record it, and how Natural Science was one of his favorites from the album.

Firefox Personas Update

Firefox users, its been a couple of years since I made one of these, but I finally got around to making a Firefox Persona for Clockwork Angels. More specifically, "Headlong Flight".   Click here for details.

Transcript: "Rush Ushered Into the Hall of Fame" - The 1993 Juno Awards Program, March 20, 1994

19 years ago today, Rush was inducted into the Juno Hall Of Fame. Here is the Juno Awards program for your review, as well as an 8 minute video of the induction ceremony. Amazingly, at this time they were celebrating 20 years together...and this was 19 years ago! Way to go Rush!

Transcript: "A Show Of Fans Speaks With...Geddy Lee" and "Ask Big Al (Installment Two)" - A Show Of Fans, Fall 1996

My latest transcript, "A Show Of Fans Speaks With...Geddy Lee" and "Ask Big Al (Installment Two)" is from the fall 1996 issue of the incredible Rush fanzine A Show Of Fans. This is a candid interview of Geddy Lee on the Test For Echo album by Steve Streeter.  Geddy talks about the album, comments on the first Rush tribute album "Working Man", and repeats Neil's comments from '96 that Rush were working on "a total retrospective CD-ROM" about the band (a plan that was later shelved after Neil's tragedies).  Also included is the second installment of ASOF's exclusive "Ask Big Al" Q&A, where Alex confirms the band turned down an invitation to play Saturday Night Live in 1994. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Grace Under Pressure: Analyzing Two Decades Of RUSH's Unparalleled Prog Rock Prowess" - Guitar School, October 1996

"Grace Under Pressure: Analyzing Two Decades of RUSH's Unparalleled Prog Rock Prowess" - Guitar School, October 1996, is an extensive article published the month Test For Echo was released.  This one is for the guitarists out there, and it includes extensive sheet music to demonstrate Alex Lifeson's common practices. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts" - Canadian Musician, February 1994

"The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts" is a cover feature interview with Neil Peart from the February 1994 issue of Canadian Musician. Neil talks about the studio crew they used for recording Counterparts, the lyrical inspirations behind the album, welcoming the industry trend to sound more basic, the influences of others, and more. - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcription!

Transcript: "Rhythmic Explorer: Exclusive Interview with Neil Peart" - Drummer, November 2004

"Rhythmic Explorer: Exclusive Interview with Neil Peart", Drummer, November 2004, is a cover feature interview with Neil from the R30 tour. Neil talks about his early influences, progressing as a drummer, and more. - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Transcript: "UFO & RUSH - 'Heavy Metal Is Back'" - Corpus Christi Times, October 25, 1977

Here's something I recently stumbled upon online: "UFO & RUSH - 'Heavy Metal Is Back'" is a concert review that appeared in the Corpus Christi Times on October 25, 1977, the day after selling out the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum. Both bands are praised, and the review discusses "backstage craziness" between Rush and UFO: 'a running battle between Lee, UFO and crew members kept things constantly appearing onstage, culminating in UFO's irrepressible bassist Pete Way's candy-striped pants being strung up on Lee's amps. As Rush prepared to return for its well-deserved encore, Lee and Way quickly exchanged clothes and Way led Rush back out on stage. Running and jumping around and generally being crazy, Way clowned through most of Rush's three-song encore, which began with "Working Man" and concluded with Lee laughing uncontrollably in Way's arms off the side of the stage following "Cinderella Man."'

Transcript: "Tech Talk: Neil Peart" - Hit Parader, November 1994

"Tech Talk: Neil Peart" is an interview with Neil from the November 1994 issue of Hit Parader, where he comments on how it is immoral to idolize public figures, immoral to worry about the commerciality of music, and hypocritical to hold public figures to standards we don't hold for ourselves.  He also tells us what he really thinks about Country music!  Interesting comments to be sure. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Rush To Call It A Day?" - Classic Rock, April 2003

Ten years ago today, Rush were inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame. After the ceremony, Alex Lifeson made a few comments foretelling events which thankfully never came to pass which had Rush fans running scared, as reported in "Rush To Call It A Day?", a short interview with Alex from the April 2003 issue of Classic Rock magazine.  He also mentions that parts of the Toronto Test For Echo tour footage from June '97 were being considered for inclusion on Rush In Rio.

Transcript: "Rush Recognized With Order Of Canada As They Prepare To Test For Echo" - SRO Management Press Release, May 1996

16 years ago today, Lee Lifeson and Peart received the esteemed 'Order Of Canada', the highest civilian award from the Canadian government, for 'significant achievement in important fields of human endeavor'.  Ten months before their official induction ceremony, "Rush Recognized With Order Of Canada As They Prepare To Test For Echo" was a press release by SRO from May 1996, which also served as an announcement of the start of the Test For Echo tour, and includes some classic comments by Neil and Alex.

Transcript: "Twist Of Fate" - Music Express, November 1991

"Twist Of Fate" is a feature interview with Geddy Lee  from the November 1991 issue of Music Express  where he talks about the success of Roll The Bones, the rebirth of the band during the Presto sessions, and an optimistic look towards the future. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Rush Readies 'Rush In Rio' - First-Ever Live Double-DVD Set & Deluxe Triple-CD Set Slated For October 21st" - Rush.com, September 3, 2003

It was with great excitement that Rush fans finally saw "Rush Readies 'Rush In Rio' - First-Ever Live Double-DVD Set & Deluxe Triple-CD Set Slated For October 21st", the long awaited official announcement from Rush.com, posted on September 3, 2003. - Thanks to Jordan Finkelstein for sharing this item for the archive!

Transcript: "Gearing Up For The Road" - DW Edge, Issue #10

Here is the transcript of "Gearing Up For The Road" by Neil Peart from the new issue of DW's Edge magazine (Issue #10). Neil talks about his workouts before the tour, first in the gym, and then on the drums. He also explains why there were alternate setlists on the tour, and why he performed two shorter drum solos versus the usual long one.

Transcript: "Geddy Up" - Guitar & Bass, August 2012

Many Clockwork Angels magazine feature stories are available in the Transcript Archive, and thanks to Heiko Klages for providing one more! "Geddy Up" is from the August 2012 issue of the UK"s "Guitar & Bass" magazine.  Featuring an interview with Geddy Lee, he walks us through the recording of Clockwork Angels and also talks about his basses from the past through today. Included is a sidebar which discusses his gear setup both in the studio and on stage.

Transcript: "Rush: Tom Sawyer" - Classic Rock, March 2011

"Tom Sawyer", Classic Rock, March 2011, is a short feature on the song which would be performed on the Time Machine tour as part of Moving Pictures (originally released 32 years ago today). Alex Lifeson discusses how the song developed, where and when it was recorded, and the band's relationship with the song's co-writer, Max Webster lyricist Pye Dubois: "Pye was a little mysterious - kind of a strange fellow! He was very quirky, a bit of a nut, but he did write great lyrics."

Transcript: "Rush Job" - Classic Rock, June 2003

Ten years ago today The Spirit of Radio Greatest Hits was released, the first single disk Rush compilation encompassing 1974-1987. Check out this excellent review, "Rush Job", from the June 2003 issue of Classic Rock magazine.

Transcript: "Grammy For Rush? There's Always Hope" - USA Today, January 30, 2009

The 2013 Grammy Awards will be held this Sunday. Not surprisingly, Rush's Clockwork Angels did not garner any nominations. You can read about the last time Rush was nominated in "Grammy For Rush? There's Always Hope" - USA Today, January 30, 2009. "Hope", from the "Songs for Tibet: The Art of Peace" benefit album, was nominated for a Grammy in 2009; recorded live on the "Snakes & Arrows" tour, the song lost the Grammy to Zappa Plays Zappa's cover of father Frank's "Peaches En Regalia".

Transcript: "Smart Alex: Alex Lifeson's Mercedes-Benz 380SEC" - Car Stereo Review, January/February 1994

"Smart Alex: Alex Lifeson's Mercedes-Benz 380SEC" is a cover feature...featuring Alex Lifeson's CAR...on the January/Febbruay 1994 issue of Car Stereo Review.  The story is about Alex's car stereo system, which tallied $26,000 U.S. and 360 hours to install! The story also includes a sidebar "A Day In The Lifeson" where Alex gives an update on Counterparts and the 'upcoming' 20th anniversary tour... - Thanks to Monica Davidson for the original article (which is autographed by the way!).

Transcript: "Last Night A Record Changed My Life" - MOJO, April 2009

Forty-four years ago tonight, on February 2nd, 1969, a 16 year old John Rutsey attended Led Zeppelin's first Toronto concert at The Rock Pile; 1,200 were in attendance, tickets cost $2.50. Not in attendance were Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, but John raved about it so much that the trio went down to Sam The Record Man, bought the album, and listened to it together track by track...the rest as they say, is history. Geddy tells the story in "Last Night A Record Changed My Life", MOJO, April 2009.

Transcript: "Passion Players, A Conversation Between Vernon Reid And Rush's Geddy Lee" - Request, December 1996

My latest transcript is something completely different! From the December 1996 issue of Request, "Passion Players, A Conversation Between Vernon Reid And Rush's Geddy Lee" has Rush fan Vernon Reid (Living Color) and Geddy Lee discussing their bands, their music, the music industry, musical feel, writing, touring, soundtracks and more. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Millionaire Stars Of High-Tech Rock" - Toronto Star, May 3, 1980

"Millionaire Stars Of High-Tech Rock", Toronto Star, May 3, 1980, is a very revealing and detailed look at the band's finances and touring practices during the Permanent Waves tour.  Included are the financial success of the band, how much was taken in on a nightly basis, how much was paid to the promoters and crew, how much was earned in record sales, and more. It is not to be missed.

Transcript: "25 Players Who Changed Everything: Geddy Lee" - Bass Player's 'Bass Giants', October 2006

My latest transcript addition is "25 Players Who Changed Everything: Geddy Lee", from the October 2006 issue of Bass Giants.  A special issue of Bass Player, dedicated to their list of the top 25 all-time players, guess who dominates the cover? Geddy looks back on his career, what makes his playing unique, and also remembers The Who's John Entwistle. - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Transcript: "Ask Big Al" - A Show Of Fans, Summer 1996

In the Winter '96 issue of A Show of Fans previously transcribed and now found in the Archive, Alex Lifeson agreed to partake in an "Ask Big Al" column in future issues of the fanzine. Here is the first of those columns from the Summer 1996 issue, published just before the release of Test For Echo. Although way too brief, Alex shows his usual humor, and he does clarify the influence/usage of Warner Brothers cartoons in La Villa Strangiato: "As the song developed, we decided to flavour certain sections after some cartoon ideas." - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Holding On To What They've Got" - Scene, December 10, 1987

"Holding On To What They've Got" is a cover feature interview with Neil Peart from the December 10, 1987, issue of Ohio's Scene magazine.  Neil discusses being forced to reschedule a RUSH concert to make room for a rescheduled Sinatra/Minnelli concert.  He also discusses the importance of not making compromises in the music industry. - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Transcript: "Rock Perspectives: The Art Of Soloing" - Modern Drummer, December 1983

For your enjoyment I have transcribed "Rock Perspectives: The Art Of Soloing", Modern Drummer, December 1983, a long lost editorial piece written by Neil Peart where he defends the art of the drum solo in the face of critics who label it "self-indulgent", while pointing out that "not all drummers should take solos".

Transcript: "Solo Signals: Alex Lifeson Goes It Alone With 'Victor'" - Guitar Shop, February 1996

"Solo Signals: Alex Lifeson Goes It Alone With 'Victor'" - Guitar Shop, February 1996, is a fantastic feature story I've transcribed to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Victor.  This is one of the more indepth articles with Alex where he discusses Victor, and also discusses his home basement studio and recording the album.  Also included is a sidebar featuring his car stereo, in which he had invested $26,000!!! - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

2112 Deluxe Edition Desktop Wallpaper

I have added eleven new desktop wallpaper images from the new 2112 Deluxe Edition to the Rush Art Gallery page. Get them here. - Thanks to John Patuto for providing the raw interior scans!

"2112 Deluxe Edition" linernotes and lyrics page

For your perusal, I have added a page for the "2112 Deluxe Edition" linernotes and lyrics page to the site, including the new essay by long time supporter David Fricke of the Rolling Stone. - Thanks to John Patuto for transcription help!

Transcript: "Rush To Play SARS Relief Event" - Rush.com, July 3, 2003

Back in 2003, Toronto fell victim to the SARS outbreak, and the Rolling Stones announced they would hold a music benefit festival show to support the city. At the time, Rush was on vacation after the extensive Vapor Trails tour, and Rush fans wondered if they would be included. Accordingly, it was with great relief when Rush.com announced "Rush To Play SARS Relief Event" back on July 3, 2003. Included is a quote from Neil Peart on how the band could not say "yes" when asked if they would participate. - Thanks to Jordan Finkelstein for archiving and sharing the original transcript!

Transcript: "The Spirit Of Radio" - Classic Rock, June 2006

"The Spirit Of Radio", Classic Rock, June 2006, is an interview with Alex Lifeson where he looks back on RUSH's first "hit" single in the UK from Permanent Waves released 32 years ago today. Included is a sidebar discussing Rush's use of the Moog Taurus pedals.