Decade: The 2010’s

Russell “Skip” Gildersleeve Dies at 57

“The news of Russell ‘Skip’ Gildersleeve’s passing is shocking and very, very sad. He was one of our original crew members from the mid-70s and we all have many great memories of his friendship, his sense of humour and his association with us over all those years. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and close friends. He will be missed.” Geddy, Alex and Neil http://ultimateclassicrock.com/russell-skip-gildersleeve-dies/

 

Clockwork Angels Tour Coming November 19

AUDIO AND VIDEO RELEASES INCLUDE EPIC VERSIONS OF SONGS RARELY PERFORMED AND NEVER-BEFORE CAPTURED ALONGSIDE NEWLY REWORKED ARRANGEMENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR; BLURAY/DVD INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE TOUR DOCUMENTARY, SOUNDCHECK FOOTAGE, AND TOUR FILM OUTTAKES IN ADDITION TO THE 3 HOUR CONCERT FILM Rush have unveiled details for their first new recording since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. On November 19th, “RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR” will be released simultaneously via Anthem/Roadrunner Records on CD and the companion BLURAY/DVD on Anthem/Zoe Vision/Rounder. “RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR” was filmed and recorded last November at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, during Rush’s

 

iTunes Essentials picks Moving Pictures

“Living in the limelight, the universal dream.” RUSH’s Moving Pictures is quintessential classic rock. #EssentialAlbums https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/id642596619

 

Voting Time!

It’s voting time! Modern Drummer is doing their “Greatest Drummers of All Time”. Two words: Neil Peart. One click–Vote here.

 

OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS RAISED FOR ALBERTA FLOOD RELIEF

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who supported the benefit show at the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer last week! As well as a special thanks to our partners for this concert – Live Nation Canada, Ticketmaster, and the Enmax Centrium venue who generously donated time, goods and services so that we could raise the most amount of money possible for this worthy cause. We are happy to announce the final amount is $575,000 and it will all be donated for Alberta Flood Relief! “It is important to be a good neighbour in situations like these, and we are very grateful that we were able to amass such a huge sum that

 

On Days Like These

Read Neil Peart’s latest article “On Days Like These”.