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Tag Archives: Alex Lifeson
Album review: JIM McCARTY – Walking In The Wild Land

Angel Air [Release date 09.03.18] Jim McCarty, of course, is known to rock fans as the long-standing drummer of the Yardbirds. Indeed, he is the only original Yardbird left in the latter-day version of the band and the only member … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alex Lifeson, Angel Air, drummer, Jim McCarty, review, rock, Rush, Solo, Walking In The Wild Land, Yardbirds
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Album review: RUSH – 2112 – 40th Anniversary Edition

Universal Music [Release date 16.12.16] There are many albums that can be considered as classics in rock, however there are a select few which go beyond that classification. This select band of albums are records that define a genre, ones … Continue reading
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Tagged 2112, album, Alex Lifeson, Alice In Chains, Billy Talent, CD, Dave Grohl, deluxe edition, Geddy Lee, live, Neal Peart, Overture, Rush, Taylor Hawkins
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Album review: RIK EMMETT & RESolution 9 – RES9

Provogue [Release date 11.11.16] Rik Emmett’s RESolution 9 is a beacon of quality on a sometimes bewilderingly fragmented rock landscape. Emmett’s 26 year solo career reflects the fact that he’s a gifted songwriter with something meaningful to say. When he … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Lifeson, Billy Joel, blues, Canadian Rock Hall Of Fame, Dave Dunlop, Dream Theater, funk, Gary Moore, Gil Moore, Graham Nash, guitar, Harry Chapin, James LaBrie, Mike Levine, Paul Delong, RES9, RESolution 9, Rik Emmett', rock, Rush, Steve Skingley, Triumph
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Gig Review: RUSH – SECC, Glasgow, 30 May 2013

Before this gig I mentioned to a colleague at work that I was going to see Rush and got met by a blank look, when I mentioned it was a near sell out at the SECC and the tickets were … Continue reading
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Tagged 30th May 2013, Alex Lifeson, Clockwork Angels, Geddy Lee, gig, Glasgow, live, Neal Peart, review, Rush, SECC
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