Rush At 50 Hardcover Book Coming This September

Prolific author Daniel Bukszpan, whose works include Ozzy at 75: The Unofficial Illustrated History and The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal will now be adding Rush to his list of works. Scheduled for release on September 17, 2024, Rush at 50 will examine the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline.

More on the release:

This richly illustrated and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the 50th anniversary of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career.

Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades:

The band’s formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of Kiss

Their breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ

The role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey

Rush’s early Led Zeppelin–influenced efforts and their breakthrough, 2112

The band’s ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s

The controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart’s lyrics

Geddy Lee’s instantly recognizable vocal style

Recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere

In examining 50 touchstones, Buszpan presents a unique look at Rush’s career arc from Toronto bar band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.

The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.

Listed at $40, you can pre-order Rush at 50 at this LINK.

Thanks to Joe Pesch for the news.

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