{"product_id":"rush-and-2112-fifty-years-9780760399231","title":"Rush and 2112: Fifty Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust in time for the band's \u003ci\u003eFifty Something\u003c\/i\u003e tour, \u003ci\u003eRush and 2112: 50 Years\u003c\/i\u003e tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album of all time with bold photography, insightful interviews and commentary, and rarely seen performance and off-stage photography.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRush formed in Toronto in 1968 and debuted their first album in 1974. Their second and third albums received middling reviews, then \u003ci\u003e2112 \u003c\/i\u003eshot them into the stratosphere of global rock and began a wave of successful albums as their sound continued to evolve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRush fans new and old can expect: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deep dive into how \u003ci\u003e2112\u003c\/i\u003e came together and why it is regarded as a masterpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the 20-minute \"2112\" suite and why it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-'70s and evolving '80s, and how Rush created and sustained an unforgettable sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRush holds an outsized place in popular culture, and this book showcases why: The virtuosity of the lyrics and music, the raw talent of its original trio of Lee, Lifeson, and Pert, and bold compositions in the ever-changing soundscape of the '70s and '80s led to a storied career, and over 40 million records sold. Many critics and fans consider Rush one of, if not the greatest rock band of all time, and this book helps explain how Rush rose to the forefront of musical stardom and sustained that popularity for decades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by noted rock historian and avid Rush fan Daniel Bukszpan, this book is sure to delight new and old Rush fans alike from all over the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Albums\u003c\/b\u003e series presents authoritative explorations of rock's most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrince and Purple Rain\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueen \u0026amp; A Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen and Born to Run, \u003c\/i\u003e and many more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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 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\u003eOzzy at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRush at 50\u003c\/i\u003e. Dan also contributed to the books \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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078050410770,"sku":"9780760399231","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_71771f47-284f-488f-ab2e-5d5498a759bc.jpg?v=1772527709","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rush-and-2112-fifty-years-9780760399231","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}