Monday, August 31, 2020

Transcript: "Rush Trip Out!" - RIP, February 1992

I have transcribed "Rush Trip Out!", a feature interview with Geddy Lee from the February 1992 issue of RIP magazine. Geddy talks about some of the themes and meanings in the album Roll the Bones, how he'd consciously changed his vocal range over the previous few albums, and more. - Thanks to Heiko Klages for providing the original article!

Friday, August 28, 2020

Transcript: "Entwistle Was On Fire!" - MOJO, August 2015

The August 2015 issue of Mojo magazine was dedicated to The Who, and in "Entwistle Was On Fire!" Geddy Lee discusses how the bassist's sound inspired him, and how their conceptual sound inspired 2112. - Thanks to Darren Michaloski for providing the transcript!

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Transcript: "Remembering Neil Peart" - Percussive Notes, April 2020

From last April, I've added the special "Remembering Neil Peart" commemorative issue from Percussive Notes magazine, "an intimate look into his character as told by a handful of his friends from within our industry who enjoyed the type of personal relationship with Neil that is only possible behind-the-scenes." - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Transcript: "The Book of Plies" Foreword by Neil Peart September 6, 2017

I recently learned that DW's The Book of Plies written by John Good includes a foreword written by Neil Peart, which I've added to my Transcript Archive.  This foreword may sound familiar when you read it...the text is taken from "Growth Rings: A Short film narrated by Neil Peart".

Monday, August 17, 2020

Transcript: "Rush Hour! David Bowker Meets Those Crazy Rock N' Roll Dudes, Rush" - International Musician And Recording World, April 1990

Thanks again to Mark Walton for providing the transcript of another long lost article, "Rush Hour! David Bowker Meets Those Crazy Rock N' Roll Dudes, Rush", from the April 1990 issue of International Musician And Recording World. Alex Lifeson and producer Rupert Hine are interviewed, talking about the recording of Presto. Thanks @MarkWalton67

Friday, August 7, 2020

Pop Culture Sighting - "Spinster"

The film "Spinster" was released last August, about a 39 year old woman who suddenly finds herself single and back in the dating scene; the trailer includes a brief scene where she replies to her date "I guess I never really listened to Rush". Thanks Tod for the headsup!