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72 Stories – From the Collection of Geddy Lee 72 Stories is an autographed, limited edition book, and is exclusive to RushBackstage. At 160 pages, this cloth-bound coffee table book has Geddy Lee telling the stories of some of his favourite items from his extensive baseball memorabilia collection. This limited edition book comes enclosed in a cloth-bound slipcase.  Also included with this edition is an exclusive Geddy Lee baseball, custom-made for this project. One could say that Geddy Lee is the sport of baseball’s de-facto Rock and Roll Ambassador.  His love for the game has not been kept a secret during his five decades in the spotlight, whether sitting behind …

RUSH: CINEMA STRANGIATO – DIRECTOR’S CUT  VIDEO ON DEMAND AT HOME  – AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME WORLDWIDE  OCTOBER 1 THRU 10th  EXCLUSIVE VOD RELEASE FEATURES DIRECTOR’S CUT WITH AN INTERACTIVE WATCH PARTY FOR FANS OCT 1 Following a successful global cinema release, Trafalgar Releasing and Anthem Entertainment are proud to announce that starting on October 1 at 9 p.m. ET through Sunday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET, RUSH fans worldwide can view Rush: Cinema Strangiato – Director’s Cut at home, on demand. Visit www.cinemastrangiato.com for more information and to purchase access for $15. On Friday, October 1 at 9 p.m. ET, RUSHCON will host a live virtual “Interactive …

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson and Epiphone present the new Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess Electric Guitar Watch “Alex Lifeson & Gibson: A 50 Year Ride” featuring two new instrumental songs to mark the occasion  Created by Alex Lifeson and the luthiers at Epiphone in Nashville, USA, the Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess is now available worldwide “The introduction of the Epiphone Alex Lifeson Axcess model based on my Gibson Les Paul Axcess model has all the same attributes and characteristics that I desired so much when we originally designed it,” says Alex Lifeson, RUSH guitarist. “The look, the sound, the playability and the utility – it’s …

Alex Lifeson has been painting and offering his works to raise money for the Kidney Foundation through their annual Brush of Hope campaign for years. Today Alex revealed his new painting up for auction for 2020, titled FORKED. “A small point of interest, “Forked” was created entirely by using a fork, not brushes.” – Alex Lifeson This year the 10-day Brush of Hope auction, hosted on eBay.ca, will run from October 21st, 12pm – October 31st, 12pm noon Atlantic Standard Time /11am ET/8am PT). Auction Bid Link for “Forked” – http://bit.ly/BOH2020Lifeson In addition to the painting auction, Limited Edition Signed Prints of his 2019 work, titled “Minus 20” are now available. Limited …

Thank you to Modern Drummer for honouring Neil Peart on his upcoming birthday at their Modern Drummer Festival 2020. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit brain tumor research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Get your streaming link ticket here and see you on September 12!

Rush’s 2112 Box Set has been nominated in the new Reissue Of The Year category at this year’s 2017 Progressive Music Awards Fans can vote here: http://2017.prog.awards.teamrock.com/

If you live in Canada, here is an opportunity to enter a contest to win one of several exciting grand prizes including, a custom Fender Signature Model Geddy Lee Jazz Bass Guitar and a custom DW Performance Series Starman Snare Drum.   Head over to Sunrise Record’s Facebook Page and enter to win.

Geddy and Alex were so elated to induct one of their favourite bands, YES, to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Followed by Geddy joining YES on stage for Roundabout, then Alex & Geddy joining Pearl Jam, members of Yes and Journey in the “Rockin’ The Free World” finale (see video below), and even hanging with Snoop backstage – check out some of the photos on the Rush Instagram and Geddy Lee Instagram  

Don’t miss out on the special @Fantoons short “The Early Days of Neil Peart” that will run in cinemas only – Thursday November 3rd – via @FathomEvents in the US and @Cineplex and Landmark in Canada for the Rush | Time Stand Still documentary premiere event. Visit http://rushtimestandstill.com for ticket and event details.      

Rush received the 2015 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Junos in Hamilton, Ontario this past weekend and Geddy Lee humbly accepted the award on behalf of the band.