New Unauthorized Rush Book, ‘Rush At 50’, Due Next Month
This should be good. Rock journalist and author Daniel Bukszpan is releasing the unauthorized “Rush At 50″, on September 17, 2024, via Motorbooks!
“Rush At 50” is said to be comprehensive, beautifully produced, and packed with photos – looking at the history of RUSH through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. There’s live shots, candid off-stage moments, studio photography and images of albums and single artwork, record company advertising, concert posters and more.
Here’s what you’ll find in the book:
* The band’s formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto
* Their early gigs and constant touring 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 ZEPPELIN-influenced efforts and their breakthrough, “2112”
* The band’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
* Album recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere
You’ll go from RUSH’s humble beginnings playing in Toronto bars to becoming massive worldwide headliners.
Bukszpan has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as Fortune, CNBC, Condé Nast Traveler and more. He is the author of “The Encyclopedia Of Heavy Metal”, “The Encyclopedia Of New Wave”, “The Art of Brutal Legend”, “Woodstock: 50 Years Of Peace And Music”, “Ozzy At 75” and “Rush At 50”. Dan also contributed to the Quarto titles “AC/DC: High-Voltage Rock ‘N’ Roll”, “Iron Maiden: The Ultimate Unauthorized History Of The Beast”, “Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History” and “Rush: The Illustrated History”.
Do you care when projects are ‘unauthorized’? Do you give them a fair chance? Being that it’s RUSH, I’ll likely give this some of my time.
