Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Transcript: 'Stopover: London' - Men's Fashion, Spring 2015

Back in early 2015, Geddy Lee appeared in the spring issue of Men's Fashion magazine, in a segment titled 'Stopover: London'. I just transcribed it, as it's an interesting piece where Geddy talks about his favorite places in London, including his favorite hotel, bar, shopping venues and more.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Transcript: 'The Making of 'Hemispheres' With Terry Brown' - Rock Candy, April - May 2017

Rush's Hemispheres was released 39 years ago today (October 29, 1978). To mark the occasion I have a new transcript addition for your enjoyment, 'The Making of 'Hemispheres' With Terry Brown' from the April 2017 issue of Rock Candy. Published last spring, Terry gives a brief account of his history with the band and looks back on the recording of this landmark album. Also included is the sidebar "My First Gig" written by Dream Theater's John Petrucci, where he recalls his first concert, Rush in 1982. - Thanks to John Patuto for sharing the transccript!

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Transcript: 'Rush: Three Smart Rockers Loosen Up And Have Some Fun' - Boston Globe, December 6, 1991

As it has been awhile since I've added a transcript, here's a long lost but short interview with Neil Peart given during the Roll The Bones tour, from the December 6, 1991 edition of the Boston Globe. In 'Rush: Three Smart Rockers Loosen Up And Have Some Fun', Neil talks about his favorite subject, the "soul-destroying" tedium of touring, which he remarks that if unchecked can lead to a sense of alienation and in turn lyrics like those put forth by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.