The Globe and Mail’s Brad Weaver took a look back through their archives in search of early-career Rush concert reviews.

Rush graces the cover of the July 5th issue of Rolling Stone — the first time in the band’s history. Now the entire cover story is available online—a comprehensive piece full of interesting nuggets.

Attention all planets of the Solar Federation: Rush have finally made the cover of Rolling Stone – and it’s happening well before the actual year 2112.

Neil Peart published a new update on neilpeart.net called “Backstage Byways”where he chronicles his journey by motorcycle during the fist leg of the R40 Live tour.

Rush fans will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pose for a picture behind legendary drummer Neil Peart’s one-of-a-kind, Collector’s Series® Drum Workshop (DW) hockey-themed drumset on the band’s R40 Live Anniversary Tour.

Rush announced today that both hometown Toronto performances will be filmed. Fans who have their coveted tickets to the sold out shows in Toronto are encouraged to represent and wear Rush shirts, bring signs and come ready with their ‘outside’ voices.

New Orleans’ The Times-Picayune published a review today by Keith Spera on May 23rd: “After Peart and Lifeson already had bolted from the stage, Lee said, “We do hope we’ll see you again one day.” Maybe they will, maybe they won’t. If not, they gave fans one last look at Rush, then and now.”   Additionally, The New Orleans Advocate posted their own review by Alex Rawls: When Foo Fighter Dave Grohl inducted Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, he said, “They did it from the ground up. No hype, no bulls***, without any help from the mainstream press — cough — Rolling Stone!”  

Base to bass: Hall of Famers are friends, and Big Unit rocks as a photographer

“Rush remains one of those rare musical acts that can bridge the generations without anything getting lost in translation.”

Rush’s R40 Live 40th Anniversary Tour kicks off this Friday, May 8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the BOK Center. Rush.com will be your guide thoughout the entire tour.