Rush at 50 (eBook)

Daniel Bukszpan (Autor)

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2024
192 Seiten
Motorbooks (Verlag)
978-0-7603-8716-0 (ISBN)

Infos

A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio,Rush at 50examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history, thanks to their tireless effort and imaginative, ever-evolving music. Thisrichly illustratedand entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the 50th anniversaryof their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career. Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades: Theband's formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of Kiss Their breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ The role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey Rush's early Led Zeppelininfluenced efforts and their breakthrough,2112 Theband's ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s The controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart's lyrics Geddy Lee's instantly recognizable vocal style Recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere In examining 50 touchstones, Buszpan presents a unique look at Rush's career arc from Toronto bar band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated withstunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, ticket stubs, and more. The result isan epic tributeto one of the most influential and admired bands in rock historyin a milestone year.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.10.2024
• Reihe/Serie: At 50
• Reihe/Serie: At 50
• Zusatzinfo: 250 color & b-w photos
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Pop / Rock
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Singen / Musizieren
• Schlagworte: 1970s • 1980s • 2112 • 70s • 80s • A Farewell to Kings • alex lifeson • Ayn Rand • Backstage • Bass • Behind the Scenes • bio • Biography • Canada • Canadian rock bands • Career • Caress of Steel • Chronicles • Clockwork Angels • coffee table • collectible • collector's item • counterparts • donna halper • Fans • Feedback • Fly by Night • Formation • Geddy Lee • Gift • Grace Under Pressure • Heavy metal • hemispheres • History • Hold Your Fire • Holiday • Illustrated • john rutsey • Keyboards • Kiss • Life • moving pictures • music • neal peart • Neil Peart • permanent waves • photography • Photos • Picture • power trio • Power Windows • present • Presto • PROG • Progressive • Red Barchetta • Rock and Roll • Roll the Bones • Rush band • rush in rio • Signals • Snakes & Arrows • Synthesizer • terry brown • Test for Echo • The Spirit of Radio • Tom Sawyer • Toronto • Tours • Tribute • Trio • Vapor Trails • working man • yyz
• ISBN-10: 0-7603-8716-8 / 0760387168
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-8716-0 / 9780760387160