Random music news for Thursday, October 25, 2018
October 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
This is my new favourite German word: backpfeifengesicht. It means “punchable face.” and now for music news for October 25, 2018.
Browsing the "Neil Peart" Tag
52 Albums That Changed My Life, Chapter 50: Clockwork Angels
December 10th, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
Earlier, I had mentioned how Counterparts had begun my love of Rush and if I had to be completely honest,
52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 36: Counterparts
September 3rd, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
When you hear about fans of Rush, usually one of three albums come up when discussing the album that sucked
You Can Vote To Name the Toronto Capybara Babies After Rush, Because Why Not?
June 2nd, 2017 | by Mathew Kahansky
Remember those adorable fugitive capybaras that escaped from High Park Zoo last summer? The weird giant rodent walkabout went viral
Explore Canadian Music History Online with New National Music Centre Collection Archive
March 17th, 2017 | by Mathew Kahansky
Calgary’s National Music Centre (NMC) has launched a new online platform in celebration of Canada 150, allowing fans to browse
Happy 64th, Neil Peart
September 12th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
He might be a year away from collecting his CPP, but Neil Peart can still out drum 99.99999% of the
Rush’s Neil Peart Prepares Book on the R40 Tour
March 21st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Last year’s Rush tour known as R40, which for all intents and purposes appears to have been the last large-scale
Best Internet Rumour of the Week Has to Do with Neil Peart’s Replacement in Rush
March 14th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The Internet can be a silly place. A rumour making the rounds over the weekend claims that Rush will continue
It’s Not Good, Rush Fans: Neil Peart Has Apparently Retired. Or Did He? [UPDATE: He Did NOT]
December 10th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
UPDATE: Good news, Rush fans: Rumours of Neil Peart’s retirement have been deep-sixed. They began when we started reading a
Random Music News for Wednesday, October 28, 2015
October 28th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis came to an end. Phew. Meanwhile, in music news… Rush’s Neil
Random Music News for Monday, September 14, 2015
September 14th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Today’s music news comes from the ANA business lounge at Narita Airport in Tokyo. Stephen Page has sued his old
Fun with Isolated Drum Parts
September 1st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Drums are often back in the mix, so it’s hard to hear what’s being played. Let’s fix that. (More examples
Geeks&Beats Podcast, Episode 118: Dance on Your Grave
August 5th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
That title requires some explanation. At our wedding twenty-five years ago yesterday, my wife was most dismayed at my unwillingness
Here Are Two Great Stories from the World of Rush
July 17th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
As Rush winds down what looks to be their last-ever major tour–this is why I’m flying to Las Vegas next
Because You’re Never Too Hold to Watch a Puppet Cover Rush’s “Tom Sawyer”–Perfectly
April 16th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
This version is called “Chops Sawyer,” by the way. Damn puppet is good. (Via Danny and Ultimate Classic Rock)
Random Music News for Friday, February 6, 2015
February 6th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1988, Michael Jordan made the slam-dunk that was immortalized as the logo for all those Air
Random Music News for Monday, January 12, 2015
January 12th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
January is almost half over. That’s gotta count for something. Here’s a selection of wireless earbuds that actually work well.
More Drummer Porn: Rush’s Neil Peart Gives a Video Tour of His Kit
November 22nd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Thank you CBC. Good one
Drummer’s Porn: Neil Peart’s Time Machine Drum Kit
November 18th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Neil Peart is one of my heroes. The fills in “By-Tor and the Snowdog” are the reason I began taking
Random Music News for September 12, 2014
September 12th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Happy birthday, Neil Peart! Everyone should listen to “By-Tor and the Snow Dog” today. If you use Uber in Toronto,
This is Why Neil Peart is a Drumming God
August 21st, 2014 | by Alan Cross
No single musician has been more influential on me than Neil Peart. Not only did I learn to play the
Random Music News for August 7, 2014
August 7th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering–the company that eventually became Sony–started selling transistor radios in Japan on this day in 1955. Culture Club
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