Monday, January 25, 2016

Transcript: 'A Rush Newsreel' - Mercury Records, September 1982

My next transcript is 'A Rush Newsreel' from the Signals Press Kit produced by Mercury Records in September 1982. This is an official detailed timeline of the band's activities from the release of the debut album in early 1974 through the release of the "New World Man" single in September 1982. - Thanks to Joe Pesch for the original article!

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Transcript: "Rush Rushes Into U.S. Prominence" - Billboard, August 28, 1976

My latest transcript is from the August 28, 1976 issue of Billboard magazine: "Rush Rushes Into U.S. Prominence" credits the band's success due to their endless touring as well as added exposure from televised shows such as Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Transcript: 'Veteran Rock Group Rush Tones Down Touring Style' - Daily Oklahoman, May 22, 1992

My latest transcript addition is 'Veteran Rock Group Rush Tones Down Touring Style', an interview with Alex Lifeson during the Roll The Bones tour, from the May 22, 1992 issue of the Daily Oklahoman. Lifeson discusses how the band keeps busy during down time on the road, including golf, tennis, cycling, etc., and their food drive which gave fans a chance at front row seats and meeting the band.