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.