Some guitar solos are designed to overwhelm listeners with speed and technical skill. Others leave a lasting impression through emotion. According to Rolling Stone, Rush's 1981 classic "Limelight" ...
As the '80s drew to a close, Rush were gradually been moving away from the keyboard-dominated sounds they had so embraced earlier in the decade. With 1989's Presto, they began to put the guitar back ...
From fever-dream epics to blistering solos, weird harmonizer effects and 12-string chime, here are Lerxst’s finest hours with the iconic Canadian prog trio ...
A forgotten piece of 1970s gear became crucial to their late-career swan song ...
As the bassist – and keyboardist/vocalist – for Rush, Geddy Lee is among the most cherished musicians in all of progressive rock. Hence, it’s always fascinating when he speaks about joining the band ...
It’s official: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock has the most epically prog-rock sequence of any music video game yet. Rush have teamed with Activision for the fall release, which features a story-based ...
This April, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson will release the debut album by his new project Envy of None with singer Maiah Wynne, bassist Andy Curran and producer Alfio Annibalini. In celebration, the ...
It's not the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but it will have to do for now. Rush will be honored by musical instrument retailer Guitar Center with a place on their RockWalk. The induction ceremony, which ...
Rush have now been active for over 40 years, having formed in 1968 in Canada by guitar player Alex Lifeson alongside vocalist and bass player Jeff Jones and John Rutsey on drums. Jones was replaced by ...
The latest installment of hit videogame series Guitar Hero will feature Rush's 1976 prog classic 2112. Game publisher Activision have confirmed Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock will use the seven-part ...
Flashback to the popular music scene of early 1969. The Beatles were still the biggest band in the world. The Rolling Stones (Beggars Banquet) and Jimi Hendrix (Electric Ladyland) released seminal ...