In honor of Canada Day and our friends to the North, here are eight great Canadian rock anthems. 01 “Life Is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane 02 “Rockin’ in the Free World” by Neil Young 03 “American Woman” by The Guess Who 04 “Taking Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive 05 “Summer of ’69” … Continue reading 8 Great Canadian Rock Anthems →

People have often asked why the time from the early 60’s through the 90’s was so special for music. I believe I know that answer, but why that time was also so special for the music industry has eluded me until I recently saw a great documentary on the band Rush and their rabid fans.  … Continue reading Rush – and a Revelation →

After 41 years together, over 65 million albums sold, 7 Grammy nominations, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013, Rush is calling it quits. Guitarist Alex Lifeson recently revealed in The Globe and Mail, “We have no plans to tour or record any more. We’re basically done. After 41 years, we … Continue reading Alex Lifeson Says Rush is ‘Done’ →

A zoo in Toronto, Canada has named three baby capybaras after the members of iconic Canadian rock band Rush. The names were decided by a naming contest in which about 45,000 people voted. Alex, Geddy and Neil were born in February to the zoo’s infamous Bonnie and Clyde, a pair of adult capybaras who became … Continue reading Canadian Zoo Names Baby Capybaras After Members of Rush →

June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of “Sweet Child o’ Mine”.  He handles it perfectly and even continues the song after changing guitars.  He says, “What’d I say? Rowdy crowd for sure. But amazing! The guy who nailed me didn’t take me down but … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which took place earlier this month at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center, will air April 29th at 8pm on HBO. Watch the trailer below.

Neil Young, Jackson Browne and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush will take part in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony when it takes place April 7th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The previously inducted members will welcome the new members, with Neil Young introducing Pearl Jam, Jackson Browne introducing … Continue reading Neil Young, Jackson Browne and Members of Rush Added to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lineup →

A new documentary on Rush’ 40th anniversary tour, and possibly last tour ever, will hit theaters for one night only on November 3rd. Rush: Time Stand Still is narrated by actor and Rush fan Paul Rudd and features onstage and backstage scenes from the tour. A 20-minute short, Rush: A Salute to Kings, will accompany … Continue reading Rush Tour Documentary Heading to Theaters for One Night Only →

After months of speculation that Rush’s 2014 R40 tour would be their last, drummer Neil Peart seems to have indicated that the band is retiring from the road. “Lately, Olivia has been introducing me to new friends at school as ‘My dad – He’s a retired drummer’,” Peart told Drumhead Magazine.  “True to say, funny … Continue reading Did Rush’s Neil Peart Just Announce His Retirement? →

The Foo Fighters have had no shortage of guest performers join them on stage during their current tour, but maybe none as surprising as Brian from Edmonton – a fan who attended the band’s Alberta, Canada show and had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with them on stage. Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl invited … Continue reading Foo Fighters Invite Fan on Stage to Perform Rush Cover – and Even Dave Grohl is Impressed →

VH1’s That Metal Show kicks off its 14th season tonight and joining hosts Eddie, Jim and Don will be Rush singer and bassist Geddy Lee, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, and Dream Theater’s John Petrucci. “Back when TMS was first born, Geddy & Alex were nice enough to fly to New York and be a guest … Continue reading Geddy Lee, Joe Elliott, John Petrucci on That Metal Show Season Premiere Tonight →

Rush have announced a major North American tour that will see the Canadian band hit 34 cities from May through July this year. The tour will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s current lineup, which formed in 1974 when Neal Peart joined the band.  Although the anniversary was technically last year, Rush was on … Continue reading Rush Announce Major North American Tour →