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Rush's Alex Lifeson Reveals Arthritis Is 'Slowly Getting Worse' But He's 'Used To It'
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has told how his arthritis is "slowly getting worse", but he is now "used to it". The 70-year-old musician has suffered from psoriatic arthritis - a form of arthritis with a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2024
Sir Paul Mccartney's Bass Guitar Sells For Record-breaking 496k
Sir Paul McCartney's bass guitar has sold at auction for a record-breaking $496,100.The 79-year-old musician used the Yamaha BB-1200 in the studio and on tour with Wings, and when it was sold at the weekend,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2021
Rush's Alex Lifeson Hasn't Felt Like Playing Music Since Neil Peart's Death
Rush's Alex Lifeson hasn't felt ''inspired or motivated'' to play music since drummer Neil Peart's death.The legendary sticksman passed away at the age of 67 on January 7 in Santa Monica, California, after a secret...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 June 2020
Dave Grohl Shares Stage With Singing Fan At Canada Gig
The Everlong hitmakers performed at the Rexall Place venue in Edmonton, and ahead of a rendition of Tom Sawyer by Canadian rockers Rush, Grohl asked whether there was anyone in the audience who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2015
Joe Perry Responds To Long-running Rush Mistreatment Story
Lee has been open about his days on the road with Aerosmith, claiming Perry and company denied them soundchecks and turned down their volume - and now he reveals in the new issue...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 June 2015
Rush: 'Current Tour Could Be Our Last'
The band embarked on a tour of the U.S. last month (May 14) to mark their 40th anniversary, and guitarist Lifeson has now told the Niagara Falls Review that they may soon quit...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 June 2015
Rush Stars Battle Pain To Complete Concerts
Frontman Geddy Lee reveals drummer Peart's tendinitis in his arm and guitarist Lifeson's battle with arthritis could force the trio to stop playing live. He tells Classic Rock magazine, "For Alex, the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2015
Yes' Chris Squire Unfazed By Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Snub
Yes bassist Chris Squire insists he won't ''lose any sleep'' over his band missing out on a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The 66-year-old musician, who is touring with a new line-up,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 April 2014
Rush Driver Killed In Car Accident
A racing driver who appeared in Formula 1 film Rush has been killed in a car accident.Italian Mauro Pane, who served as a double for actor Daniel Bruhl in the movie, was found dead in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2014
Rush Donating Concert Money To Canada Flood Relief
Canadian rockers Rush have pledged to hand over the money raised from an upcoming show in Alberta to a flood relief fund for locals.Severe storms have devastated areas in the Canadian province in recent weeks,...
By WENN on 12 July 2013
Dave Grohl Introduces Rush To 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame'
Rush were the undoubted highlight of last night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction at the Nokia theatre. Having been waiting for this moment since 1998, the band was finally invited in to the...
By Hayley Avron on 19 April 2013
Public Enemy Take Hall Of Fame Inclusion 'Very Seriously'
Chuck D takes Public Enemy's inclusion in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ''very seriously''.The veteran rapper is pleased his group will become the fourth hip-hop band to be included in the legendary institution...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 December 2012
Donna Summer Inducted Into Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame
Donna Summer is to be posthumously inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. The late disco diva will join Rush, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman and Albert King in being placed in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2012
First Time Hall Of Fame Success For Canadian Rockers Rush
It’s taken a while but at last, the work of those hard-lobbying Rush fans has paid off and the band have got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the very first year...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2012
Rush, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Heart And Albert King Are All In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The latest Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees look, as ever, like a who's who of cultural icons. Canadian progressive-rock trio Rush make their long awaited entry, while Public Enemy - with their recent...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 December 2012
Rush And Heart Join Donna Summer As Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
Rockers Rush and Heart and rap group Public Enemy are to join disco diva Donna Summer as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2013.The Last Dance hitmaker's name was released...
By WENN on 11 December 2012
15 Nominees Up For The 2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: A Look At The Candidates
There have been no less than 15 nominees put up for a spot in the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, including some real heavyweights -as you'd expect - like Rush,...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 04 October 2012
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: Public Enemy Head Eclectic List Of Nominees
Public Enemy may not be the first band that you think of when you think of the phrase ‘rock n roll’ but the ground-breaking hip-hop group have been nominated as one of 2013’s potential inductees...
By Hayley Avron on 04 October 2012
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: 2013 Nominations Are In!
The 2013 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee wannabes are in, and they include Public Enemy, Rush and Deep Purple, reports Rolling Stone. This year's other hopefuls are Albert King, Chic, Donna Summer, Heart,...
By Jack de Aguilar on 04 October 2012
Deep Purple, N.w.a And Procol Harum Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2013
Deep Purple, N.W.A and Procol Harum are nominated for induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.The acts - along with 12 others - have been shortlisted for inclusion in the Hall of Fame,...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2012
Zz Top To Be Awarded With Classic Rock Magazine Living Legends Award
ZZ Top are to be honored as living legends by the editors of Classic Rock magazine. The bearded rockers, writers of songs such as Gimme All Your Lovin', follow in some illustrious footsteps indeed, with...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Rush Land Walk Of Fame Honour
Canadian rockers RUSH are to be honoured with the 2,412th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Bandmates Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart will unveil their pavement honour outside Los Angeles' Musician's Institute on...
By WENN on 10 June 2010
Oscar Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 80th Academy awards have been announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles.Two films lead the field with eight nominations each – No Country for Old Men and There Will be Blood.Daniel...
By Contributor on 22 January 2008
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