New Discography Page - "Permanent Waves 40th Anniversary Edition"

I have added a "Permanent Waves 40th Anniversary Edition" page to my website, which has the complete linernotes including the 12,000 word essay written by superfan Ray Wawrzyniak exclusively for the Super Deluxe edition. Ray's essay is expansive, and tells the history of the album, breaking down each song, and is a joy to read.

Transcript: "What A Rush: After 22 Years, Band Wants To Spend An Evening With Its Loyal Fans", Vancouver Province, May 15, 1997

I have transcribed "What A Rush: After 22 Years, Band Wants To Spend An Evening With Its Loyal Fans" from the May 15, 1997 of the Vancouver Province newspaper. Manager Ray Danniels is interviewed, and explains how the band finally decided to move away from opening bands, avoiding exploiting their past with reissues, and more. - Thanks to RushFanForever for providing the original article!

Transcript: "Neil Peart: A Farewell to Kings", MOJO, April 2020

I've just added a transcript of "Neil Peart: A Farewell to Kings", a poignant tribute to Neil which appeared in last month's issue of MOJO magazine. Thanks to John Patuto for sharing his transcript!

Transcript: "Bum's Rush", Record Mirror, June 14, 1980

I've transcribed "Bum's Rush", an interview with Rush from the June 14, 1980 issue of "Record Mirror". This is one of those typical old British music rag interviews which is half serious, half joke, but includes this very succinct statement: "If God had wanted a soundtrack when he gave Moses the Ten Commandments then he would have commissioned Rush to do it. Heroic themes stoked and fried by the constant pulse of life and the forces of nature." This photo used in this old article has been making the rounds lately in promotional for the new 40th Anniversary of Permanent Waves... - Thanks to Joe Pesch for unearthing the original article!

Transcript: "Rushing Into Fame", Windsor Star, January 4, 1975

I have transcribed "Rushing Into Fame" from the January 4, 1975 issue of the Windsor Star. Written just over 45 years ago, this was published as Rush was entering the studio to record Fly By Night, and made enough of an impression on the band's management that they included copies of the press clipping in the Fly By Night media kit later that winter.