Lost In Xanadu Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Anybody read this one? http://www.amazon.com/Experiencing-Rush-A-Listeners-Companion/dp/1442231300"Experiencing Rush: A Listeners Companion" Just happened to see it today as the author is a member here (no posts) with a birthday today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Never heard of the book but maybe it would be an interesting read. Who knows? BTW and maybe I am alone in feeling this way but I am generally not a fan of folks coming (joining) here just to sell something. Make one post and then just bolt. I know its the American way but it just turns me off for some reason... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Never heard of the book but maybe it would be an interesting read. Who knows? BTW and maybe I am alone in feeling this way but I am generally not a fan of folks coming (joining) here just to sell something. Make one post and then just bolt. I know its the American way but it just turns me off for some reason...I really don't mind, as long as it is Rush related. I think most Rush fans never come on internet boards, so I think it's a great way to advertise your product. Clem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Never heard of the book but maybe it would be an interesting read. Who knows? BTW and maybe I am alone in feeling this way but I am generally not a fan of folks coming (joining) here just to sell something. Make one post and then just bolt. I know its the American way but it just turns me off for some reason... But the author has no posts, so he's just hanging out to see what's going on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Never heard of the book but maybe it would be an interesting read. Who knows? BTW and maybe I am alone in feeling this way but I am generally not a fan of folks coming (joining) here just to sell something. Make one post and then just bolt. I know its the American way but it just turns me off for some reason... But the author has no posts, so he's just hanging out to see what's going on.Fair enough in his case... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Never heard of the book but maybe it would be an interesting read. Who knows? BTW and maybe I am alone in feeling this way but I am generally not a fan of folks coming (joining) here just to sell something. Make one post and then just bolt. I know its the American way but it just turns me off for some reason... But the author has no posts, so he's just hanging out to see what's going on.Fair enough in his case...Yeah, it just happened to be the info in his profile. He never did make a post, so it's innocent enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrobyn Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I have it but have not read it yet!! Looks interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMeanPride Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 There hasn't been an "official" biography, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have it but have not read it yet!! Looks interesting It's must buy for me, just don't have it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 There hasn't been an "official" biography, correct? Rush (by Brian Harrigan) and Success Under Pressure (By Steve Gett) are probably quasi-official. Success Under Pressure includes some input from the band. Visions was official. Contents Under Pressure was authorized. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMeanPride Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks - I'm on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Contents Under Pressure is the only thing I've read. Been thinking about going for a Neil book or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Contents Under Pressure is the only thing I've read. Been thinking about going for a Neil book or two.I just read Contents Under Pressure and I read the Illustrated History in 2013, both by Popoff. They were pretty good, like the illustrated one with all the posters, ticket stubs and other memorabilia in the pictures. I have read Neil's Roadshow, Traveling Music and Ghost Rider. Liked Roadshow since it was written on the R30 tour, gives you an idea of what his motorcycle rides are like. I love his writing but he can be a bit snobbish at times. Still good reads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Contents Under Pressure is the only thing I've read. Been thinking about going for a Neil book or two.I just read Contents Under Pressure and I read the Illustrated History in 2013, both by Popoff. They were pretty good, like the illustrated one with all the posters, ticket stubs and other memorabilia in the pictures. I have read Neil's Roadshow, Traveling Music and Ghost Rider. Liked Roadshow since it was written on the R30 tour, gives you an idea of what his motorcycle rides are like. I love his writing but he can be a bit snobbish at times. Still good reads.I always read his webpage stories so I'm kinda used to his style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Contents Under Pressure is the only thing I've read. Been thinking about going for a Neil book or two.I just read Contents Under Pressure and I read the Illustrated History in 2013, both by Popoff. They were pretty good, like the illustrated one with all the posters, ticket stubs and other memorabilia in the pictures. I have read Neil's Roadshow, Traveling Music and Ghost Rider. Liked Roadshow since it was written on the R30 tour, gives you an idea of what his motorcycle rides are like. I love his writing but he can be a bit snobbish at times. Still good reads.I always read his webpage stories so I'm kinda used to his style.Then you should love them, he is very detailed and thorough. The Traveling Music one was fun to have him talk about music he likes to listen to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMeanPride Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I just got done with Far and Near recently. I enjoyed it, having read Ghost Rider previously. The photographs were a nice touch. I recommend the books to any Rush fan, but I always feel strange after having read his writing. It's hard to explain, but I just get the feeling that he doesn't really enjoy what he does, and it really comes through in the books. I suppose no job is perfect, and nobody likes their job 100% of the time, but it just strikes me as odd to read something like that coming from someone who is a hero to me. (He would hate to learn that I consider him one of my heroes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I just got done with Far and Near recently. I enjoyed it, having read Ghost Rider previously. The photographs were a nice touch. I recommend the books to any Rush fan, but I always feel strange after having read his writing. It's hard to explain, but I just get the feeling that he doesn't really enjoy what he does, and it really comes through in the books. I suppose no job is perfect, and nobody likes their job 100% of the time, but it just strikes me as odd to read something like that coming from someone who is a hero to me. (He would hate to learn that I consider him one of my heroes.)He probably doesn't hate the money, so he's got that going for him, which is nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) I just got done with Far and Near recently. I enjoyed it, having read Ghost Rider previously. The photographs were a nice touch. I recommend the books to any Rush fan, but I always feel strange after having read his writing. It's hard to explain, but I just get the feeling that he doesn't really enjoy what he does, and it really comes through in the books. I suppose no job is perfect, and nobody likes their job 100% of the time, but it just strikes me as odd to read something like that coming from someone who is a hero to me. (He would hate to learn that I consider him one of my heroes.)I get what you mean, he seems to be super critical of some fans and I thought he was a bit whiny too. Yet if he didn't like playing why would he keep doing it? I get the money angle but if he was just going through the motions I would think it would show in his performances. And he has been consistently complaining about touring since the band first got together. So I just had to take what he said in the books with a grain of salt and consider the circumstances, someone was being creepy and following him, being obnoxious or whatever. That said I haven't read any of his other books but do like his blog. Edited July 25, 2015 by Rhyta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Has anyone read the Rush bio by Bill Banaswiewicz Rush Visions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Has anyone read the Rush bio by Bill Banaswiewicz Rush Visions? I read it when it first came out...don't remember the details of it much. I still my copy with the rest of my "Rush Stuff". I'll have have another look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I just got done with Far and Near recently. I enjoyed it, having read Ghost Rider previously. The photographs were a nice touch. I recommend the books to any Rush fan, but I always feel strange after having read his writing. It's hard to explain, but I just get the feeling that he doesn't really enjoy what he does, and it really comes through in the books. I suppose no job is perfect, and nobody likes their job 100% of the time, but it just strikes me as odd to read something like that coming from someone who is a hero to me. (He would hate to learn that I consider him one of my heroes.)Well, reading about someone that dislikes their job is probably not only more relatable but also more interesting for most people than someone that sings praises of their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 If he wanted, Peart would be able to sell his old 80s travel journals/books that he originally gave to just his friends. I'd be interested to read those first travel books he wrote with his views on non-English speaking countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I have it but have not read it yet!! Looks interesting It's must buy for me, just don't have it yet. Finally bought it, but still haven't read Experiencing Rush yet. I'm like four Rush books behind in my reading. I also still need to get Art of Rush and Illustrated History so I guess that makes me six books behind Actually, don't have Rush FAQ either, but I may not get that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 What Rush books would you recommend to somebody who's read no Rush books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Contents Under Pressure is a good place to start. I also enjoyed Roadshow which was a travel/tour book written by Neil on the R30 tour, gives you a great behind the scenes view of how Neil gets to the venues and gives some interesting tidbits about the group (like how they came up with their nicknames -Lerxst, Dirk and Pratt) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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