Rush News

First announced over a year ago, we finally have news regarding the Rush documentary. Although not stated in this news item, a source working on the film has stated they are hoping for a November 2009 release.

'Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Banger Films Inc. - and their historical films Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and Global Metal - are gearing up for the upcoming release of Rush - The Documentary. According to a new press release, "the film will be the first to reveal the inner workings of one of the world's most enduring rock bands and will engage both die-hard Rush fans and general music lovers. The documentary examines the history of Canada's best-known rock band. It delivers the first in-depth portrait of Geddy Lee (bass/vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums) tracing their heir musical evolution and personal struggles from when they first picked up their instruments, through their early tours with Kiss and Aerosmith all the way to their Billboard chart topping Snakes And Arrows album and tour." The film features interviews with members of Metallica, Tool, Kiss and The Foo Fighters.' - KNAC.com, Nov. 25, 2008

With helpful ideas for anyone's holiday gift list, Neil Peart has updated his website with the Eleventh Edition of "Bubba's Book Club". Here he reviews The Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies (three novels he first read thirty years ago, i.e. back when Hemispheres was released...); Barney’s Version by Mordecai Richler; Deer Hunting with Jesus by Joe Bageant and Greasy Rider by Greg Melville.