CLASSIC ROCK Q107 » Rush

Rush Fans Outraged as Original Drummer Snubbed by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:24:19 +0000

Rush’s induction page on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site has been completed — and it leaves out original drummer John Rutsey, creating a stir among long-time fans. Rutsey, perhaps best known for his work on Rush’s 1974 track “Working Man,” was a school-age friend of future Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. The [...]

Geddy Lee From Rush to Throw First Pitch at Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:37:12 +0000

Longtime Toronto Blue Jays fan and soon-to-be Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee will take the mound on Tuesday (April 2) to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Blue Jays' home opener. The Rush bassist and singer is a season ticket holder and dedicated fantasy baseball player.

Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush at 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

Billy Dukes — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:20:31 +0000

Foo Fighters bandmates Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will induct Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April, during a ceremony in Los Angeles, Calif. A press release at RockHall.com also revealed who will induct Albert King, Randy Newman and Donna Summer, but didn't mention what artist will do the honors for Heart or Public Enemy.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2013 Inductees To Be Announced Tomorrow

Dave Swanson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:28:27 +0000

It's that time of year again! No, not Christmas, it's the time when the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame makes their big announcement concerning the 2013 inductees. The big announcement will be made tomorrow, Dec. 11, at 11:00AM Pacific.

ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd + Rush Win Big at 2012 Classic Rock Roll of Honor

Jeff Giles — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:55:51 +0000

British amp manufacturer Orange Amplification isn't just known for its distinctive-looking speakers and cabinets -- they're also responsible for the annual Classic Rock Roll of Honor ceremony held annually in the UK, and this year's awards show saw ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Rush going home with high honors.

Rush's Geddy Lee Says Touring Is More Stressful Than Ever

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:57:51 +0000

You might think that after four-plus decades in the music industry that touring would be old hat for a band like Rush, but singer Geddy Lee says that hitting the road these days is more stressful than ever.

Rush's 'Clockwork Angels' Gets Novel Spinoff for ECW Press

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:49:30 +0000

Rush definitely delved a little bit into concept album territory with their latest release, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ and for those who want to go a little further into the story, you should check out ‘Clockwork Angels: The Novel,’ which will be released next month by ECW Press.

Rush's Alex Lifeson Shares Love for the Album Experience

Chad Childers — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:13:43 +0000

Rush may not be burning up a singles chart or have the hot radio jam of the summer, but that’s quite alright with guitarist Alex Lifeson. That’s because he says that their latest disc, ‘Clockwork Angels,’ is meant to be experienced as a full album.

2012 "Golden Gods" Awards Is Not Your Typical Awards Show [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:45:08 +0000

It wasn't your typical awards show where Taylor Swift wins it all, and tuning in becomes meaningless. Nope! The third annual Golden Gods awards were held April 11th in L.A., and as the name of the show may suggest, ageless mercenaries of heavy metal, goth, 'acid' rock, and/or a combination of all three were cast into the spotlight in what some say was a spoof of the Grammy's.

Black Sabbath, Rush Songs Cited on List of '10 Badass Fictional Characters in Popular Music'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:48:08 +0000

Is there a fictional character more badass than ‘Iron Man?’ Um, no, there isn’t, according to a new list celebrating musical badasses in lyric form. Iron Man, the main protagonist of one of Black Sabbath‘s most recognizable songs (and riffs) landed at the plum position of No. 1 on Guyspeed’s ‘10 Badass Fictional Characters in [...]

New Restaurant Opens Based On Rush's 2112 Album

Chris Cobb — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:15:55 +0000

Guitar player Bjorn Gelotte and bassist Peter Iwers of the Swedish rock band, In Flames, have started a Rush-themed restaurant in Gothenburg, Sweden. The two members of the band are partners in the restaurant called 2112, which opened last month. Inspired by the classic Rush album of the same title, the emphasis is on quality [...]

New Details About The Upcoming Rush Album

Jen Austin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:15:52 +0000

The album doesn’t have a release date yet, but Geddy Lee says if we like the heavier Rush sound, we’re gonna love it. In an interview with Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer, Lee said the band has about seven songs written for the new album. They’ve played two of them live so far. Lee describes those songs as [...]