Transcript: Geddy Lee: Bass Conservatorr, Vintage Guitar, March 2019

Geddy Lee appeared on the cover of the March edition of Vintage Guitar magazine for the feature story "Geddy Lee: Bass Conservator". Check it out here, and thanks again to John Patuto for sharing his transcript!

Transcript: Geddy Lee: What a Rush!, Bass Guitar (UK), April 2011

Here's an old cover feature that was recently discovered - Geddy Lee appeared on the cover of the UK's Bass Guitar magazine back in April 2011, and in the accompanying article he talks about the Rickenbacker 4001 bass. A great article, Geddy clearly explains what he loves about that bass, and why he switched to the Fender Jazz... - Thanks to John at Cygnus-X1.net for sharing the transcript!

Rush in Rio Vinyl Edition Desktop Wallpaper Images

Earlier this year, RUSH​ released the 4LP 180 Gram Vinyl edition of Rush In Rio (https://amzn.to/2Dy6IJ8). I recently shared the vinyl edition linernotes essay written by Ray Wawrzyniak. Now, I have fourteen new desktop wallpaper images exclusive to vinyl edition to share with you. Both the essay and the new wallpaper images are on my Rush in Rio page. - Thanks to John at Cygnus-X1.net for sharing his images!

Transcript: "An Exercise in Self-Indulgence" - "Beauty & The Bass" - "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass Review" - PROG, December 2018

Back in December, Rush was featured on the cover of PROG magazine as part of their look at the 40th Anniversary release.  Geddy is interviewed for the cover feature "An Exercise in Self-Indulgence", as well for the followup interview about his basses in "Beauty & The Bass".  The transcript concludes with a review of "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass".  Check it all out here, and thanks once again to John at Cygnus-X1.net for sharing the transcript!

Dale Head and The Mindwinder's cover of "New World Man"

Here's a recent cover for you to check out, just added to the Rush Covers and Tributes page. "New World Man" performed by jazz band Dale Head and The Mindwinder on Swing on the Rocks, released last July.

"Swing on the Rocks expands the Great American Songbook with 14 classic rock songs re-imagined in an innovative big band format. Swing on the Rocks explores 'soundscapes' in a nod back to the progressive rock of the 1970s...On Swing on the Rocks, Dale is surrounded by an 18-piece big band style orchestra that features amazing guitar solos and the impressive stylings of Paul Shaffer (of the CBS Orchestra on Late Night with Dave Letterman) on the Hammond B3 organ throughout, creating a riveting roller coaster of a musical ride." - mindwinder.net 

- Thanks to Rien Jansens for the headsup!

Transcript: Rush In Rio Vinyl Edition Essay by Ray Wawrzyniak

My latest transcript is now available for your reading enjoyment, the liner notes essay from the all new Rush In Rio 4 LP vinyl edition written by Ray Wawrzyniak.

Ray takes us back to that night and the historic setlist from the Vapor Trails tour.  Check out the liner notes here. 

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!

Transcript: 'Rush To Play And Help Canadian Rockers Are Into Making A Difference, Not Backslapping' - Wichita Eagle, May 23, 1992

I have transcribed 'Rush To Play And Help Canadian Rockers Are Into Making A Difference, Not Backslapping', a brief story from the May 23, 1992 issue of The Wichita Eagle. A unique interview with Alex Lifeson, it was given shortly after Rush played Berlin for the first time after the wall came down, and also includes his comments on how Rush quietly raised thousands of pounds of food for the United Way, and his thoughts on high-profile rock benefits "It's a wonderful thing that artists get involved, but at the same time there's a lot of backslapping and 'aren't we wonderful?'"

Transcript: 'I Love Phil (Neil Peart on Phil Collins)' - Rhythm, April 2011

I've just transcribed a half page article from the April issue of Rhythm magazine, titled "I Love Phil" by Neil Peart. Part of a spotlight on Phil Collins, Neil looks back on how he was inspired by Phil including seeing Genesis in concert before he joined Rush, and includes a couple of interesting anecdotes on how "Phil and I have actually encountered each other face-to-face, unknown to him, on two occasions, almost 20 years apart".

Wallpaper Added for "A Farewell to Kings 40th Anniversary"

I have updated my A Farewell to Kings 40th Anniversary page with a complete set of wallpaper from the Super Deluxe Boxed Set. The new wallpapers for Xanadu, Madrigal and A Farewell to Kings are awesome! Get them here.  A huge thanks to John Patuto at Cygnus-X1.net for sharing his raw scans!

If you haven't already, be sure to order now:

• - 3 CD Edition http://tinyurl.com/y7y3l9u8
• - 4 LP Edition http://tinyurl.com/yb8mjnxs
• - Super Deluxe Edition http://tinyurl.com/yahvleyh

The 'A Farewell to Kings' 40th Anniversary Edition linernotes essay

The 'A Farewell to Kings' 40th Anniversary Edition was released Friday, and I have just updated my site with the full linernotes transcript including the extensive essay written by Rob Bowman. Check it out here, where you'll also find a few of the album art images, with more to come. Enjoy!