{"product_id":"rush-at-50-hardcover","title":"Rush at 50 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Bukszpan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, \u003ci\u003eRush at 50\u003c\/i\u003e examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history, thanks to their tireless effort and imaginative, ever-evolving music. This \u003cb\u003erichly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the \u003cb\u003e50th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Their breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rush's early Led Zeppelin-influenced efforts and their breakthrough, \u003ci\u003e2112\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The band's ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart's lyrics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Geddy Lee's instantly recognizable vocal style \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cb\u003e stunning concert and candid offstage photography\u003c\/b\u003e, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The result is\u003cb\u003e an epic tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history--in a milestone year.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Bukszpan\u003c\/b\u003e has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, CNBC, \u003ci\u003e Condé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of New Wave\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Brutal Legend\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWoodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eOzzy at 75\u003c\/i\u003e. He also contributed to \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC: High-Voltage Rock 'N' Roll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Iron Maiden: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMetallica: The Complete Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.6 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58182831833169,"sku":"9780760387153","price":37.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/tSoVv8CGkt9780760387153.webp?v=1757328918","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/rush-at-50-hardcover","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}