{"product_id":"9780760387153","title":"Rush at 50","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, \u003ci\u003eRush at 50\u003c\/i\u003e examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. This \u003cb\u003erichly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the \u003cb\u003e50th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades:\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The band’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 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Their breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rush’s early Led Zeppelin–influenced efforts and their breakthrough, \u003ci\u003e2112\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The band’s ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart’s lyrics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Geddy Lee’s instantly recognizable vocal style \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 with\u003cb\u003e stunning concert and candid offstage photography\u003c\/b\u003e, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The result is\u003cb\u003e an epic tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.","brand":"Daniel Bukszpan","offers":[{"title":"Motorbooks |  Hardback  |  2024-09-17","offer_id":45703421264127,"sku":"9780760387153","price":53.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_41e429d9-9861-4d49-803e-4f8b999132ae.jpg?v=1718222084","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780760387153","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}