{"product_id":"rush-at-50-9780760387153","title":"Rush at 50","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, \u003ci\u003eRush at 50\u003c\/i\u003e examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history, thanks to their tireless effort and imaginative, ever-evolving music. This \u003cb\u003erichly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the \u003cb\u003e50th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The band's formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of Kiss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Their breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The role of co-founding drummer John Rutsey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rush's early Led Zeppelin-influenced efforts and their breakthrough, \u003ci\u003e2112\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The band's ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart's lyrics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Geddy Lee's instantly recognizable vocal style \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhere \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In examining 50 touchstones, Buszpan presents a unique look at Rush's career arc from Toronto bar band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with\u003cb\u003e stunning concert and candid offstage photography\u003c\/b\u003e, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The result is\u003cb\u003e an epic tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history--in a milestone year.\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 Cond? 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 Quarto titles \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":50892060918034,"sku":"9780760387153","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3747eac3-5ea0-4fcb-8d83-05fca5a6066b.jpg?v=1738175518","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rush-at-50-9780760387153","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}