Decade: The 2010’s

Science Island

Neil Peart’s latest post, “Science Island” where he covers his soulscape in The Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, rhythmic stamina, rowing and a recent visit to one of the most important places in his life — Le Studio.

 

Geddy & Alex’s GRAPES UNDER PRESSURE 3 Charity eBay Auction #GUP3auction

Starting at 6pm ET today, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will launch the most rock memorabilia on eBay as part of their Grapes Under Pressure 3 initiative in support of Grapes for Humanity, an organization that helps to raise funds to benefit humanitarian causes around the world with the assistance of the international wine community. Included in this auction will be a wide range of rare, vintage & autographed Rush items! We’ve already unveiled Geddy’s shoes worn on the R30 tour and the awesome 1980’s era Rush road case. These items and more start rolling out at 6pm ET until 10pm ET tonight, so check back in to see what

 

GUP3 eBay Auction coming next week

This weekend Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson will host their Grapes Under Pressure 3 event. This charitable fundraiser, which raises money for Grapes for Humanity Canada, enables GFH to provide much needed relief to those less fortunate around the world. www.grapesforhumanity.com Next week, Geddy & Alex will launch phase two of GUP3 which will boast the largest ever single auction of Rush signed & vintage paraphernalia including vintage instruments, vinyl test pressings, touring gear, rare autographed items and more. In the meantime, we leave you with the first awesome item on the list: Geddy Lee’s shoes worn on the R30 tour. See them here @geddyimages and watch his instagram to

 

R40 – 40th Anniversary Collectors Boxset to be released November 11

Set features live footage spanning all four decades of their career Over two hours of unreleased material, including a rare performance of entire seven-part version of ‘2112’, Three unreleased tracks from the 1974 vault Plus Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Rush’s eponymous debut album in 1974. This superb collector’s box set brings together live performances by Rush from each decade of their career. It includes “Rush In Rio”, “R30”, “Snakes & Arrows Live”, “Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland” and “Clockwork Angels Tour” plus a bonus disc of previously unseen and unreleased live material stretching from 1974 to 2013.

 

Geddy’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenges – ACCEPTED

Thanks to Ed, Jay and Randy for being good sports and doing it!! – Geddy Don’t forget to donate – http://www.alsa.org/ Ed Robertson: Jay Baruchel: Randy Johnson:

 

Geddy Lee of Rush: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Geddy Lee of Rush accepts Les Claypool’s ice bucket challenge – and in The Spirit of the ALS Ice Bucket challenge, puts it forward to musician Ed Robertson of BNL, actor Jay Baruchel and baseball legend Randy Johnson. Don’t forget to donate! http://www.alsa.org/ #ALSicebucketchallenge #strikeoutALS

 

Clockwork Angels Graphic Novel, Volume 4 – now available!

In Volume Four, Owen Hardy wanted to see the world but now the world is after him. Framed as the terrorist “The Anarchist,” he finds himself on the run for his life. The choices he makes take him to strange and terrifying heights in the next chapter of this steampunk epic from Rush visionary Neil Peart and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson. In addition to the standard cover that will be available in comic and book stores – an exclusive, limited edition cover is available via Rush Backstage Club. Ltd Edition cover version: http://www.rushbackstage.com/rushbackstage/media-260/featured-books/clockwork-angels-comic-volume-4-limited-edition-cover.html Check out the series here: http://www.boom-studios.com/series/title?series_id=1243&name=Clockwork+Angels