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Rush Win One Juno Award, Up for Another

Ken Kelley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:22:31 +0000

Fresh off this past Thursday's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rush won the Rock Album of the Year Juno award for 'Clockwork Angels' last night in Regina, Saskatchewan. The group beat out alt.rockers Billy Talent, retro-rock band the Sheepdogs, the Tragically Hip and Big Wreck to walk away with the eighth Juno award of their career.

Dave Grohl on Meeting Rush: 'I Started F—ing Crying'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:49:29 +0000

No matter how successful a person might be in his chosen field, he can still have heroes who make him feel like a kid again. Just ask Dave Grohl, who had what sounds like a deeply emotional experience when meeting up with the members of Rush for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Rush Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction – Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:00:58 +0000

Last night during the 28th annual induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Canadian progressive rock trio Rush finally joined the celebrated cast. As expected, their fans were there in full force to support them last night (April 18) with earth-shaking applause and standing ovations at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

Rush Perform With Foo Fighters at Hall of Fame Induction

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:44:19 +0000

Rush were the runaway stars at the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night. And one of the show's highlights found the trio onstage with two members of the Foo Fighters, who performed the final minute of '2112''s classic 'Overture' with the newly inducted band. Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins even dressed in vintage Rush outfits -- Grohl as Alex Lifeson and Hawkins as Neil Peart -- complete with wigs.

Rush Immortalized on New Stamp

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:50:24 +0000

As if finally being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame weren't enough, the members of Rush are receiving another high honor. The Canadian progressive rock trio have been chosen as one of a series of rock acts featured in the Canadian Recording Artists stamp series, issued by Canada Post.

Rush Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jeff Giles — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:50 +0000

Well, it finally happened, Rush fans -- the legendary Canadian power trio is finally, officially, ensconced in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Dave Grohl may have phrased it best in his induction speech for the band, when he asked the audience in mock puzzlement: "When the f--- did Rush become cool?"

Illustrated History of Rush to Be Released

Dave Lifton — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:24:58 +0000

As one of the most successful and influential bands of the last 40 years, Rush‘s music and lyrics have long been the subject of literary scrutity. Now, a new book takes a further look at why they have been so important. ‘Rush: The Illustrated History,’ which will be released on May 15 on Voyageur Press, [...]

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

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:13:57 +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 [...]

Alice Cooper, Rush, Tom Petty + More Announced for Summerfest 2013 Lineup

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:28:49 +0000

As if anyone really needed another reason to wish they were in Milwaukee during late June and early July, this year’s Summerfest lineup looks like the classic rock party of a lifetime. The event, slated to take place June 26-30 and July 2-7, is assembling a typically crowded list of talent that includes the Eagles, [...]

Geddy Lee Throws Out First Pitch at Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:42:25 +0000

While some of us might still like to think of the guys in Rush as being musical wizards who exist out of time, they're actually regular guys who enjoy regular guy things -- like baseball fan Geddy Lee, who had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Toronto Blue Jays' home opener on Tuesday (April 2).

Rush Shows 'More Fun' With String Section, Says Geddy Lee

Ken Kelley — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:02:57 +0000

Leave it to legendary Canadian band Rush to change things up even after all these years. After having performed live as a trio for the past 40-plus years, the group has brought a string section to join them on stage for their 'Clockwork Angels' world tour, and they are enjoying having the extra manpower on stage.

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

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 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.

Rush Bobbleheads Return to the Limelight

Jeff Giles — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:01:35 +0000

They don't have a reputation for being the most tie-in-hungry rock band out there (cough), but the guys in Rush have enough of a sense of humor to sign off on the occasional oddball licensed product. Case in point: Rush bobblehead dolls.

Rush, 'The Anarchist' — Song Review

Ryan Reed — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:31:44 +0000

One of many things that makes Rush so consistently rewarding is that they stick with what they do well -- more than likely, Geddy Lee won't form an electronic side project any time soon, and it's a safe bet Alex Lifeson won't switch over to steel guitar. 'The Anarchist,' the anthemic third single from the excellent 'Clockwork Angels,' is a perfect example of Rush reveling in the many things Rush do well.

Rush Add 15 Dates to 2013 Clockwork Angels Tour

Jeff Giles — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:23:08 +0000

According to Newton’s law, bodies in motion tend to stay in motion — and that also applies to Canadian power trios, as evidenced by Rush‘s decision to add another 15 dates to its already-extended Clockwork Angels tour. It was just a little over a month ago that the band added nine North American shows to [...]

Rush to Release DVD of 'Clockwork Angels' Tour

Dave Lifton — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:00:05 +0000

Future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush will release a DVD chronicling their recent 'Clockwork Angels' tour on May 21. The news comes courtesy of the Rush Is a Band fan site.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Robinson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:38:52 +0000

This is a big year for Rush, who will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April after more than a decade of being turned down for the honor. And who will be on hand to deliver the induction speech for the legendary Canadian prog-rockers? None other than "self-professed Rush superfans" Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Rush Adds New 2013 Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:52:59 +0000

Rush has added nine new 'Clockwork Angels' tour dates in North America, in order to satisfy high demand. After mounting a successful 2012 tour and releasing an acclaimed album of the same name last June, the band will visit venues in Florida, Texas, Tennessee and states along the East Coast, with more American and Canadian dates to be announced soon.

Rush Book Sitcom Appearance, Receive Lullaby Album Treatment

Jeff Giles — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:05:41 +0000

The guys in Rush already had big plans for 2013, what with that whole Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction thing coming up in April and all -- but it's far from the only place that fans can look for the members of the band this year.

Rush to Release '2112′ iBook

Billy Dukes — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:01:13 +0000

To coincide with the release of deluxe editions of Rush's 1976 album '2112,' the band is releasing a 66-page iBook at iTunes. A comparison of descriptions of the iBook to the hardcover book that comes with the Super Deluxe edition indicates that they are essentially the same thing, although one gets a few band photos not published in the hardcover when they download this digital version, which does not come with the music.