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Tag Archives: Alex Lifeson
Gig review: GEDDY LEE – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow – 14th December 2023
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Tonight, we had something a bit different, Geddy Lee in conversation to promote his autobiography, ‘My Effin’ Life’, which has just been released. With Rush in hiatus following the sad passing of Neil Peart, for fans of the band this … Continue reading
Album review: RUSH – Permanent Waves 40th Anniversary Edition
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UCM [Release date 29.05.20] Back in January 1980 Rush released their seventh studio album which met with great critical acclaim and saw the band reach their highest chart positions worldwide. That album was Permanent Waves and it was the first … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980, 40th anniversary, album, Alex Lifeson, CD, Geddy Lee, Hammersmith Odeon, live, Natural Science, Neal Peart, Permanent Waves, prog, review, rock, Rush, Spirit Of Radio
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Album review: THE MUTE GODS – Atheists and Believers
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Inside Out [Release date 22.03.19] The core line-up of Nick Beggs (vocals, bass) , Roger King (keyboards) and Marco Minnemann (drums) – all three play guitar as well – are joined by guests including Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer Craig … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alex Lifeson, Atheists and Believers, Craig Blundell, Inside Out, Nick Beggs, progressive, review, rock, Rush, the Mute Gods
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Album review: JIM McCARTY – Walking In The Wild Land
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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
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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
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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
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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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