Fans of Richard Houghton’s excellent 2020 release RUSH: The Day I Was There will be happy to hear that the author is returning to familiar territory with a brand-new Rush-focused volume arriving later this year. Titled Vanished Time: A People’s History of Rush , the book is scheduled for release on November 3, 2026. Like Houghton’s previous music-history projects, Vanished Time takes a fan-centered approach rather than presenting a traditional biography of the band. The book is said to feature more than 500 firsthand accounts from Rush fans, chronicling concert experiences, personal encounters, road trips, unforgettable performances, and the many moments that helped define the Rush community over the decades. The stories reportedly span the band’s entire live history - from the early club shows of the 1970s through the arena tours, concept-heavy productions of the 1980s, and ultimately the R40 era. In addition to the fan recollections, the book will also include rare and previous...

This is The Spirit Of Piano... RUSHfest Scotland have released 'RUSH FOR SOLO PIANO' by David Sanderson, a new album offering exciting, unique and fresh interpretations of music by Canadian rock band Rush which transforms their complex, high-energy rock compositions into evocative solo piano arrangements. Stripping away the amplification to focus on the core melodic DNA, these arrangements distill familiar, intricate works into a singular voice. Sanderson reveals new emotional depth and nuance within essential tracks such as "Closer To The Heart," "Xanadu," and "A Farewell To Kings," offering a fresh perspective on the music we’ve known and loved for decades. The album artwork is created by HUGH SYME, the longtime collaborator behind all of Rush’s iconic album artwork since 1975. His distinctive aesthetic has been integral to the band’s visual identity for decades and his work on 'RUSH FOR SOLO PIANO' continues that legacy. ...

Update: Rick Beato also sat down with Alex Lifeson and, separately, Terry Brown for interviews as well. You can watch them below. If you aren't already familiar with him, Rick Beato is a veteran record producer, audio engineer, and university music professor who has become one of YouTube’s most respected voices for music analysis. Through his massively popular channel, he breaks down the music theory and production behind classic songs and hosts long-form, deeply technical interviews with some of rock's greatest legends. His background allows him to speak with artists on a musician-to-musician level, eliciting studio secrets and creative insights you rarely get in standard press junkets. He recently brought that expertise to a fantastic, hour-long sit-down with Geddy Lee, delivering a conversation that is a must-watch ahead of the upcoming " Fifty Something " tour. In the interview, Geddy opens up about the monumental task of preparing for the band's first...

The July 2026 issue of Guitar World features Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the cover, offering an in-depth look at the upcoming Fifty Something tour. Keeping this highly anticipated reunion a secret was no small feat, but in the magazine's extensive piece, "Re-Enter ... Stage Left," the duo finally details exactly how it all came together. The Inside Scoop on the Reunion The piece explores the early, private jam sessions that sparked their return. Alex admits he was initially hesitant due to his health, but notes that once they started playing together again, "we were laughing and smiling and really enjoying it". Of course, the most significant hurdle was sitting someone behind the drum kit. While it is well known that German virtuoso Anika Nilles is handling drumming duties on the tour, the article provides an emotional behind-the-scenes look at that decision. Geddy summarizes the daunting reality, asking, "How do you ask someone to replace a guy who’...