Available March 10, and just in time for the band’s Fifty Something tour, Rush and 2112: 50 Years 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.
Rush formed in Toronto in 1968 and debuted their first album in 1974. Their second and third albums received middling reviews, then 2112 shot them into the stratosphere of global rock and began a wave of successful albums as their sound continued to evolve. Written 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.
Rush fans can expect:
- A deep dive into how 2112 came together and why it is regarded as a masterpiece
- Track-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the 20-minute “2112” suite and why it works
- Historical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-’70s and evolving ’80s, and how Rush created and sustained an unforgettable sound
- And much, much more
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