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[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Classic Rock Instrumentals

Varacchi — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:26:37 +0000

Sometimes the words just don’t matter. Here are my five favorite instrumentals. 5 – ELO “Fire On High” Okay, technically there are a few words here. There are back-masked vocals during the weird creepy intro; there are also a few words sung by the chorus. Still, there’s are no real “lyrics”, so this falls into [...]

The Top 10 Bands NOT In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame But Should Be [VIDEOS]

Double Down — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:00:20 +0000

'Tis the season for me to go on my yearly rant about the travesty that is otherwise known as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how there are a laundry list of great bands we grew up listening to that somehow haven't yet made it into the Hall.

Top 20 Rush Songs [PLAYLIST]

Double Down — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:00:05 +0000

It took nearly 40 years and 20 albums but the Canadian trio, known as Rush have finally received the recognition they deserved with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. To celebrate the band’s HOF induction, we’re creating a playlist with a playlist of the Top 20 Rush songs. With 20 albums [...]

Watch Rush Perform on Stage with the Foo Fighters During the 2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Double Down — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:29:44 +0000

It was long overdue but Rush were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday night, April 18th in Los Angeles. Rush were inducted by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. Prior to their induction, Rush were paid homage by the ultimate quasi-tribute band, the Foo Fighters, who performed Rush’s song [...]

Alice Cooper, Rush, Tom Petty + More Announced for Summerfest 2013 Lineup

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:35:49 +0000

As if anyone really needed another reason to wish they were in Milwaukee during late June and early July, this year’s Summerfest lineup looks like the classic rock party of a lifetime. The event, slated to take place June 26-30 and July 2-7, is assembling a typically crowded list of talent that includes the Eagles, [...]

Geddy Lee From Rush to Throw First Pitch at Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:37:12 +0000

Longtime Toronto Blue Jays fan and soon-to-be Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee will take the mound on Tuesday (April 2) to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Blue Jays' home opener. The Rush bassist and singer is a season ticket holder and dedicated fantasy baseball player.

Rush Bobbleheads Return to the Limelight

Jeff Giles — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:32:35 +0000

They don't have a reputation for being the most tie-in-hungry rock band out there (cough), but the guys in Rush have enough of a sense of humor to sign off on the occasional oddball licensed product. Case in point: Rush bobblehead dolls.

[Top 5 Tuesday] The Top 5 Classic Rock Drummers

Varacchi — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:03:34 +0000

The drummer provides the heartbeat for a band. These are my Top 5 Drummers, who are yours?

Rush Adds More Tour Dates and will DO AC

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:08:20 +0000

Rush has added more dates to their Clockwork Angels tour. According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Rush has added 15 dates to their already extended jaunt. They’ll hit Atlantic City on May 11th. Check out the complete tour schedule at rush.com.

This DESTROYS The Harlem Shake EVERYTIME!

Andy Chase — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:54:42 +0000

The "Harlem Shake" is a video sensation that is taking over the internet.

Sports teams, organizations, college campuses are making their own video, but who needs it when you have this:

Dave Grohl Will Induct Rush into R & R HOF

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:50:55 +0000

Dave, along with his Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, will perform the honors as Rush finally is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this April. According to Loudwire.com: “Grohl, in particular, has spoken publicly in the past about his love for Rush and how crucial they were to his teenage years. He [...]

It's Official! Heart and Rush Will be in the Rock & Roll HOF

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:45:01 +0000

Breaking news from Rolling Stone magazine! Rush and Heart will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. “Some people have an idea of what the shape of rock & roll is supposed to look like,” says Ann Wilson. “We’re not really it. Personally, that’s why I think it’s taken quite [...]

You Can Now Vote for Your Favorite Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees!

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:07:56 +0000

I’ll give you the link to cast that vote. But first, a few days ago, The Hawk’s own Double Down blogged about his frustration with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and he made some great points. He understandably threw his hands up as to why the nominee list for the class of 2013 [...]

Heart, Rush, Deep Purple + More Nominated for 2013 Induction in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:14:36 +0000

Grousing about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nominees for induction has become an annual tradition, but this year, several groups of long-suffering fans may be surprised to find themselves without an axe to grind: At long last, perennial "why aren't they in the Hall?" favorites Rush are on the ballot.

Neil Peart at 60: On a Massive No. American Rush Tour

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:48:19 +0000

Happy birthday to Rush’s drummer and lyricist, who was born on September 12, 1952 in Ontario, Canada. Peart has received far too many awards from both DRUM! and Modern Drummer to be listed here, but suffice it to say he’s one of the most respected drummers out there. The band is on a current tour, [...]

Rush's Geddy Lee Says Touring Is More Stressful Than Ever

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:07:44 +0000

You might think that after four-plus decades in the music industry that touring would be old hat for a band like Rush, but singer Geddy Lee says that hitting the road these days is more stressful than ever.

Geddy Lee: Where'd You Get That Name Again?

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:27:08 +0000

Yesterday, the lead singer, bassist and keyboardist for Rush turned 59. Gary Lee Weinrib was born on July 29, 1953 in Ontario, Canada. According to an article in Bass Frontiers magazine, Geddy Lee reveals how he got his name: “The story goes: my mother is Polish and she has a very thick accent. When I [...]

Rush's "Time Stands Still" Worst Video Ever? [VIDEO] [POLL]

Andy Chase — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:11:04 +0000

A few weeks ago, I posted Journey’s “Separate Ways” and wrote about it possibly being the worst video EVER. Well I think Journey has some competition! Let me introduce to you the video for Rush “Time Stands Still” from their 1987 album “Hold your Fire”. Let me state once again, that I have NOTHING against [...]

Rush's New Single 'Headlong Flight' [POLL, VIDEO]

Double Down — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:00:48 +0000

‘Headlong Flight’ is the latest release from Rush’s upcoming album Clockwork Angels. It’s a seven minute juggernaut that includes some amazing bass riffs from frontman Geddy Lee.For a seven minute song, it doesn’t lag and keeps the listener entertained throughout the journey of the song. This is the latest single from Clockwork Angels as the [...]

2012 Golden Gods Awards Performances [VIDEO -NSFW]

Double Down — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:00:42 +0000

The 2012 Golden Gods Awards took this place this past Wednesday (4/11) in Los Angeles. Among the award winners were Nikki Sixx (best bassist), Slash (Riff Lord), Slipknot (Comeback of the Year), Amy Lee of Evanescence (Best Female Vocal), Wrestler C.M. Punk (Most Metal Athlete), Gene Simmons (Golden God) and Rush (Ronnie James Lifetime Achievement [...]