Rush FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Rock's Greatest Power Trio - Softcover

Max Mobley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617134511 ISBN 13: 9781617134517

Publisher: Backbeat, 2014

Synopsis

Rush FAQ documents the amazing story of the world's greatest Canadian prog rock power trio, from its origins in a church basement in Willowdale, Ontario, to its induction ceremony at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Covering 40 albums, 10 DVDs, thousands of mesmerizing live shows, and millions of rock's most loyal fans, the story of Rush is as epic and unique as its music. Rush has been maligned by the press for decades, and misunderstood by a legion of mainstream rock fans and rock glitterati. And yet only the Beatles and Rolling Stones have earned more gold and platinum records. Few artists, if any, have been as influential as Rush's three virtuosos-bassist-keyboardist-vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer-lyricist Neil Peart. Rush's focus has always been about its muse and its music. As such, Rush FAQ studies the evolution of the band's sound, from the early days of Zeppelin-esque blues-rock to complex, synth-laden opuses to the return of concept-album bombast with the critically acclaimed Clockwork Angels. With wit, humour, and authority, music industry veteran and unabashed Rush geek Max Mobley examines the music, gear, personalities, and trials and tribulations of one of rock and roll's truly legendary acts. It is a story Rush fans will treasure and rock and roll fans will admire.

About this title

About the Author

MAX MOBLEY is a music industry veteran who has been writing about Rush for over a decade, most notably as a columnist for the celebrated Crawdaddy! magazine. He has interviewed Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson twice and seen countless Rush shows, dating back to "A Farewell to Kings."

Edition details

• Publisher: Backbeat
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617134511
• ISBN 13: 9781617134517
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272