Neil Peart to Publish 3rd Book
Neil Peart is scheduled to publish his third book Far and Wide: Bring That Horizon to Me! on September 13th. Read more
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Rumors Spread of Meg White Replacing Peart
On March 9th, the Nevada County Scooper published a satire article suggesting former White Stripes drummer Meg White was selected to replace Neil Peart of Rush – and it apparently fooled a lot of people. Read more
Neil Peart Retiring?
According to Digital Trends, Neil Peart told Drumhead Magazine that he’s now a “retired drummer” – but is that the truth? Read more
A Interview with Chad Smith (via MusicRadar)
Chad Smith sat down with Rich Chamberlain of musicradar.com and opened up about some of his biggest musical influences. Read more
RUSH Guitarist Interviewed by Chad Smith
From Blabbermouth:
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith launched his own podcast on May 13 through Music Radar called “In Conversation with Chad Smith”. The series bills itself as a non-traditional interview format offering insight into the personal and professional lives of musicians. Smith’s guest for the first installment was RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson, whom he sat down with in Los Angeles a few days before RUSH was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last month.
Click here to listen to the interview!
RUSH – Clockwork Angels Tour – YYZ Orlando FL 4/28/13
No, I did not film this, but this guy had amazing seats!
New Kickstarter project: a non-fiction book by Rush fans for Rush fans
Author, Rush fan and RIAB reader Phil Simon has kicked off a new Kickstarter project which aims to publish a non-fiction book by Rush fans for Rush fans.
Dave Grohl on Meeting Rush: ‘I Started F-ing Crying’
Dave Grohl recently had the honor of giving the speech for Rush’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this week, and he is as star struck with his drumming idols as we all are.
Grohl admitted that inducting Rush into the Hall – and later performing with them on stage for a version of ‘2112′ – was “one of the most special nights of my life.”
Rush Fans Upset Original Drummer Snubbed From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
I love ya, John Rutsey (RIP), but fans being upset about him not being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should also be upset that a guy who got cut from the Ravens last year didn’t get a Super Bowl ring.
“Once again, Rock And Roll Hall Of Shame: even when you finally get it right, you still get it wrong,” wrote one fan of the group on the Rush Is a Band Facebook page.
“YYZ” – J.R. McNeely’s “One Man Band”
Ok, there’s no drummer, but this is still well done! And you have to give props to the drum programming.
Tour Neil Peart’s Kit Contest
The Summer of contests continues with this one being offered from Rhythm Magazine and Sabian Cymbals.
Win a meet and greet with Neil Peart’s drum tech Lorne Wheaton for an onstage tour of Neil’s kit! Plus! See the band perform live in London
Enter this exclusive competition and you, along with a friend, will be in with a chance to meet Neil’s right-hand man, drum tech Lorne Wheaton who will take you onstage for a guided tour of Neil’s phenomenal drum set-up (click here for a sneak preview). The kit tour will take place at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday 25th May, and the prize also includes two pairs of tickets to watch the band perform that evening.
To be in with a chance of winning we want to know how much of a Peart fan you really are. In no more than 25 words, explain why you are the world’s biggest Neil Peart superfan and deserve this all-access pass to check out Neil’s kit. The more creative you are the better! Closing date for entries is 9am on Friday 20th May.