Transcript: Geddy Lee: His Favorite Music, Bassics, March/April 2001

Today sees the 18th Anniversary of Geddy Lee's My Favorite Headache.  I have a new transcript of the March/April 2001 issue of Bassics magazine for your enjoyment, featuring a new (to me) interview with Geddy, where he talks about some aspects of making the album that I've never seen before. - Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript!

Rush sighting on The Big Bang Theory

It took 12 seasons, but Rush has finally been referenced on CBS' The Big Big Theory.  In tonight's season premiere, “The Conjugal Configuration”, Sheldon and Amy are on their honeymoon and check into room 2112. - Thanks to B-man for the headsup, and to Cygnus-X1.net for the screenshot.

"Progression: Alex Lifeson's Acoustic Chronicles" - Guitar Player, September 2018

For your weekend enjoyment, checkout this new interview with Alex Lifeson from the September issue of Guitar Player magazine. In "Progression: Alex Lifeson's Acoustic Chronicles", Alex looks back on writing classic Rush on acoustic guitars, and also talks about his current studio efforts. - Thanks to John Patuto for sharing the original transcript!

Transcript: 'Classic Sleeves Dissected, Rush - 'Hemispheres'' - Rock Candy, February - March 2018

I've just transcribed "Classic Sleeves Dissected, Rush - 'Hemispheres'", a fresh interview with Hugh Syme where he looks back on creating the classic Hemispheres album cover, from the recent February/March issue of Rock Candy magazine. - Thanks to Horus Threesixteen for the original article!

New Transcript: 'One More Little Victory: After Several Life-Altering Setbacks, Rush Ends Its Six-Year Hiatus' - Vancouver Sun, August 31, 2002

A new addition to my Transcript Archive, here's an article you may remember. Back in 2002, when discussing the Eagles reunion in the Vancouver Sun, Don Henley dissed Rush as "yuck." When Rush came through town later that year, Geddy was asked about it and didn't hold back. You can read about it and more in 'One More Little Victory: After Several Life-Altering Setbacks, Rush Ends Its Six-Year Hiatus' from August 31, 2002". - Thanks to RushFanForever for sending!

Updated ''Pedals Over The Pyrenees: Or Spain And Spokes And Trains' by Neil Peart' from Power Windows

An expansion to the transcript of Neil Peart's Pedals Over The Pyrenees... It's been 12 years since I first shared Chapter 1 of Neil's privately published travelogue, ''Pedals Over The Pyrenees: Or Spain And Spokes And Trains', transcribed by Geddy On Dime. Now, John Patuto at Cygnus-X1.net has expanded the transcript for us, by adding chapters 2 - 4. Check out chapters 1 - 4 here. - Thanks for John Patuto at Cygnus-X1.net for sharing!

Transcript: 'Rush Hour (A Farewell To Kings 40th Anniversary Review)' - Stereophile, March 2018

I just transcribed a review of the A Farewell To Kings 40th Anniversary reissue, from the current (March) issue of Stereophile magazine. It includes a few new comments from Terry Brown interviewed just for this review. Check it out here. - Thanks to T. Rivere for the original article.

Transcript: 'Gold Is The Color Of Rush's Metal' - Toronto Star, October 19, 1993

Published by the Toronto Star on October 19, 1993, the day Counterparts was released, I've just transcribed 'Gold Is The Color Of Rush's Metal'. Including a brief interview with Neil Peart where he discusses the inspirations behind the music, the article notes that the album was "shipping gold simultaneously in both Canada and the U.S. - 50,000 units here, 500,000 down there", likely the last Rush album to ship gold.

Transcript: 'Lee Takes Off Solo: Unexpected Hiatus Pushed Rush Veteran To Make Album' - Montreal Gazette, November 30, 2000

My latest transcript is 'Lee Takes Off Solo: Unexpected Hiatus Pushed Rush Veteran To Make Album' from the November 30, 2000 issue of the Montreal Gazette. The article includes a brief history of what was going on with Rush at that time, before interviewing Geddy about his solo album. Of note is Geddy's comment "In all honesty, we started writing in hopes of creating some sort of production company together, where we could write songs for other people..."

Transcript 'Rolling Bones Gather No Rust' - Canadian Composer, Winter 1993

Here's a recently transcribed cover feature, 'Rolling Bones Gather No Rust', from the Winter 1993 issue of Canadian Composer, written by Dave Bidini interviewing Neil Peart from the Roll the Bones era. Thanks to Joe Pesch for providing the article and for John Patuto for sharing the transcript!