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Tom Sawyer

Opinion 

A trained opera singer critiques Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” after hearing it for the first time

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Alan Cross 3 Comments Charismatic Voice, Geddy Lee, Rush, Tom Sawyer

The latest Charismatic Voice video (aka opera singer Elizabeth Zharof) gets a lot of traffic by critiquing non-opera song that

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Recommended Music 

This guy plays and sings Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” all by himself.

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Rush, Tom Sawyer

Well, I feel inadequate. Nice job, Dominic Fragman.

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The adorable Nandi Bushell now has a Neil Peart drum cover.

February 6, 2022February 7, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drum Cover, Nandi Bushell, Neil Peart, Rush, Tom Sawyer

This kid is astounding. Remember that she’s just 11 years old. And now she’s playing Rush drum covers. Neil Peart

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Watch this nine-year-old girl play Geddy Lee’s bits from “Tom Sawyer”

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bass, Bass Cover, Ellen Alaverdyan, Geddy Lee, Rush, Tom Sawyer

Geddy Lee is widely recognized as one of the best bass players who ever lived, a guy who spent decades

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Cool! 

This guy KILLS Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” on a homemade drum kit

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Deden Noy, Drum Cover, Rush, Tom Sawyer

Being a drummer is expensive. Just getting all the gear together–the kit, cymbals, hardware–and drive you deep into debt before

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Music History 

Guitair Pr0n: Alex Lifeson’s Isolated Guitar from Rush’s “Tom Sawyer”

January 8, 2017January 9, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Lifeson, Isolated Guitar, Rush, Tom Sawyer

As you sink into Alex Lifeson’s isolate guitar part for “Tom Sawyer,” get the breakdown on what to listen for

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Television 

Rush Was on Family Guy

November 24, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Family Guy, Rush, South Park, Tom Sawyer

It was only for a few seconds, but it was a good punchline to the segment spoofing The Adventures of

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Music News 

Edmonton Fan Helps the Foo Fighters Cover “Tom Sawyer”

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Versions, Edmonton, Foo Fighters, Rush, Tom Sawyer

The Foo Fighters continue to have a tremendous amount of fun on their North American tour by engaging their fans

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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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