Rush at 50

Rush at 50 is a beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, examining their history through 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. It covers the band's formation, breakthrough in the US, Led Zeppelin-influenced efforts, ever-evolving musical style, controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Pearts lyrics, and recording sessions with various producers. The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2024
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Rush at 50 is a visually stunning and informative celebration of the legendary rock trio Rush, marking their 50th anniversary. The book, written by Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan, explores the band's history through 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline.

Founded in Toronto in 1968, Rush quickly gained popularity and became one of the most successful and best-selling bands in rock history. The book covers the band's formation, early gigs and tours, breakthrough in the United States, Led Zeppelin-influenced efforts, ever-evolving musical style, controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart's lyrics, Geddy Lee's instantly recognizable vocal style, recording sessions with various producers, and more.

With stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more, Rush at 50 provides a unique look at the band's career arc from Toronto bar band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. It is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history, in a milestone year.

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 242 x 277 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760387153