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2112

Music News 

Note the calendar. It’s International Rush Day.

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2112, Rush

If this requires explanation and elaboration, move on. This isn’t for you.

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Recommended Music 

Because who doesn’t want to hear Neil Peart’s isolated drums from 2112?

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2112, Isolated Drums, Neil Peart, Rush

Neil Peart had a couple of hard-and-fast rules: Never commit anything to tape that he couldn’t duplicate exactly when the

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Recommended Music 

More mashup fun: Rush’s “2112” + Peanuts (the comic strip, not the legume). This. Is. AWESOME.

May 25, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2112, Mashup, Peanuts, Rush

My favourite Rush piece of all time is the entire first half of the 2112 album. This mashup with the

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Music History 

52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 36: Counterparts

September 3, 2017September 9, 2017 Brent Chittenden 2 Comments 2112, Alex Lifeson, Beyond the Lighted Stage, Counterparts, Geddy Lee, Moving, Neil Peart, pictures, R40, Rush

When you hear about fans of Rush, usually one of three albums come up when discussing the album that sucked

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Cool! 

A Box from Rush Arrived the Other Day…

November 27, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2112, Merch, Rush, Swag

With the 40th anniversary of the epic 2112 album in full effect, there’s some swag dribbling out. For example, this

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Music News 

Rush is Ready with a Giant Reissue of 2112 (That Comes with a Side of Foo Fighters)

November 5, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2112, Box Set, Reissue, Rush

This year marked the 40th anniversary of Rush’s 2112, their epic Ayn Randian (think Anthem) prog opus that turned a

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Music News 

How Rush Influenced Chad Smith

October 30, 2016October 30, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments 2112, Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rush

The Rush documentary Time Stand Still, to be premiered on November 3, comes with an exclusive bonus, a 20-minute film

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Music History 

Rush on 40 Years of 2112

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 Alan Cross 2 Comments 2112, Rush

April 1 was the 40th anniversary of the release of Rush’s 2112, the record that forevermore endeared them to air

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Music History 

Are You a Rush Fan? Keep Your Head Down Today. Here’s Why.

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2112, 40th Anniversary, Comic Book, Rush

April 1 is officially the 40th anniversary of the release of 2112, still one of Rush’s best albums. If you’re

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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