{"product_id":"9780760387153-rush-at-50","title":"Rush at 50","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eRush at 50 \u003c\/i\u003epresents an authoritative and illustrated retrospective of one of rock’s most beloved acts, as told through 50 landmark releases, career pivots, and professional associations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eFormed 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\u003eBukszpan covers everything down through the decades:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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\u003eTheir breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRush’s early Led Zeppelin–influenced efforts and their breakthrough, \u003ci\u003e2112\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe band’s ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart’s lyrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeddy Lee’s instantly recognizable vocal style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 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\u003eThe 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—and the perfect keepsake companion to Rush’s \u003ci\u003e50 Something\u003c\/i\u003e tour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41836220514401,"sku":"9780760387153","price":32.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36403327_8ffda16a-4029-4b57-8a61-0687660e7d30.jpg?v=1759484215","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760387153-rush-at-50","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}