RUSH FAQ: ALL THAT’ S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT ROCK’ S GREATEST POWER TRIO

Book ID/图书代码： 05793015B77476

English Summary/英文概要： Rush FAQ documents the amazing story of the worlds greatest Canadian prog rock power trio, from its origins in a church basement in Willowdale, Ontario, to its induction ceremony at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Covering 40 albums, 10 DVDs, thousands of mesmerizing live shows, and millions of rocks most loyal fans, the story of Rush is as epic and unique as its music. Rush has been maligned by the press for decades, and misunderstood by a legion of mainstream rock fans and rock glitterati. And yet only the Beatles and Rolling Stones have earned more gold and platinum records. Few artists, if any, have been as influential as Rushs three virtuososbassist-keyboardist-vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer-lyricist Neil Peart. Rushs focus has always been about its muse and its music. As such, Rush FAQ studies the evolution of the bands sound, from the early days of Zeppelin-esque blues-rock to complex, synth-laden opuses to the return of concept-album bombast with the critically acclaimed Clockwork Angels. With wit, humor, and authority, music industry veteran and unabashed Rush geek Max Mobley examines the music, gear, personalities, and trials and tribulations of one of rock and rolls truly legendary acts. It is a story Rush fans will treasure and rock and roll fans will admire.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： Rush 是加拿大的前卫摇滚团体，主唱兼贝斯手的 Geddy Lee ，吉他手 Alex Lifeson 以及鼓手兼填词人 Neil Peart，在1974年发行首张专辑。匆促乐团于1968年成军，当时的鼓手是John Rutsey。而 Peart 则于1974年的夏天接替鼓手的工作。 Rush获颁过许多次的朱诺奖（如同加拿大的葛莱美奖）另外，Lifeson , Lee , 与 Peart 都曾获颁加拿大勋章。 Rush的音乐在时间的推演下有多次的改变。他们的第一张专辑类似于英国的齐柏林飞船和谁人乐团，而接下来的几张专辑受到当时英国前卫摇滚颇大的影响，不过仍保留了重摇滚的特质于其中。Rush 在此时代出版了许多超过10分钟或20分钟的歌曲，表示前卫摇滚的一种特殊。在80年代，他们也受到了“新潮音乐”的影响，开始利用先进的音乐设备。由90年代开始，他们也接受到另类摇滚音乐的影响。1997年,鼓手Neil Peart的女儿因车祸丧生,1998年他的妻子因癌症过世。因为对Peart的感情影响相当恶劣,乐团3-4年没有什么出品。由2001年,乐团回到录音室开始录Vapor Trails唱片,也开始了一个新时代。

Awards/获奖情况：The Rush FAQ provides a great overview of this band, as well as offering up the lesser-known band trivia that we have come to expect from the FAQ series in general… No matter what level of Rush fan you are though, there is something for everyone in this new FAQ book. --Greg Barbrick, Blinded By Sound

About the Author/作者介绍： MAX MOBLEY is a music industry veteran who has been writing about Rush for over a decade, most notably as a columnist for the celebrated Crawdaddy! magazine. He has interviewed Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson twice and seen countless Rush shows, dating back to "A Farewell to Kings."

Format:HARDCOVER

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