Album liner notes

Rush, 1974

Personnel: Geddy Lee – Lead Vocals & Bass
Alex Lifeson – Guitars & Vocals
John Rutsey – Drums & Vocals

Road Crew – Ian Grandy & Liam Birt

All music published by Core Music Publishing (SOCAN)
All songs composed by Lee & Lifeson except ‘In The Mood’ composed by Lee
*Recorded at Toronto Sound Studios
†Recorded at Eastern Sound
Remixed at Toronto Sound, Remix Engineer-Terry Brown
Mastered at Masterdisk
Produced by RUSH
Executive Production-SRO

Photographs by BIC Photography
All arrangements by RUSH
Album cover design by Paul Weldon

For best results play at maximum volume.

Moon Records Release: Special thanks to: Abbey Road Pub and Staff, Doc Cooper, Mr. & Mrs. G. Grandy, Cousin Glenn McLaren, Hal Greeson, Kalua Music, Drew Metcalf, Music Shoppe International, Sheila Posner, R.P.M., Peter Taylor, Paul Weldon

Mercury Records Release: Special thanks to-Denny Rosencrantz/Cliff Burnstein/Charlie Fach

Of course not to forget all those who have made this possible. Jeff Franklin • Ira Blacker • Sol Saffian • Greg McCutcheon • Wally Meyrowitz • Marsha Weiss • Joe McHugh • Lezlee Monchak • Bob Roper • Peter Taylor • Glenn McLaren • Thanks to Mike & Jules Belkin for their early belief.  With Special Thanks to Donna Halper of WMMS in Cleveland for getting the ball rolling  A Moon Production Inc/Personal Direction: Ray Daniels & Vic Wilson of S.R.O. Productions, Toronto, Canada.

Fly By Night, 1975

Alex Lifeson Electric Guitars, six and twelve string acoustic guitars. “Snow Dog”
Neil Peart Percussion
Geddy Lee Bass guitars, classical guitars, all vocals. “By-Tor”

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown / Executive Production by Moon Records, owned and operated by SRO Productions Ltd.
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Engineered by: Terry Brown
Assistant Engineer: John Woloschuk
Arrangements: RUSH and Terry Brown

Recorded and Mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Canada
Road Master: Howard “Herns” Ungerleider
Road Crew: Ian Grandy, Liam Birt, J.D. Johnson
Mastered at: Masterdisk, New York (Remastered at: Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine)
Mastering: Gilbert Kong (Remastering: Bob Ludwig and Brian Lee)

Cover Concept: RUSH Cover Painting: Eraldo Carugati Art Direction: Jim Ladwig/AGI Chicago Design: Joe Kotleba Photography: Richard Fegley

By-Tor Characters inspired by: Herns

Belated Mention: Mr. O. Scar

Continuing Thanks to: Cliff Burnstein, Donna Halper, Don Shafer, and to all who have helped

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Caress of Steel, 1975

Rush are Geddy Lee – bass and vocals
Alex Lifeson – 6 and 12 string electric and acoustic guitars, classical guitar, steel guitar
Neil Peart – percussion

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown Engineered by Terry Brown Arrangements by Rush and Terry Brown Recorded and mixed at Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Canada Roadmaster – Mr. ‘Herns’ Ungerleider Roadcrew – Ian ‘Rio’ Grandy, Liam ‘L.B.L.B.’ Birt, J.D. ‘Kool Mon’ Johnson

Art direction – AGI Graphics by Hugh Syme Photography – Terrence Bert, Gerard Gentil, Barry McVicker Executive production – Moon Records
Thanks to us for making it all possible.

A special hullo to Ape Friendly, Big Macho, M. Louis, Mr. Eisen, The Texas Heartbreaker, Sal de Bain, the Black Oak, Rick & the Shermans, Wolfman Marcus, Hot Sam, C.B. & J.B., Doc Cooper, The Opner and Sophisto Hoe.
A personnal thank you, Terry, for your intimate courtesy and native grace of favour.

Correspondance – 55 Glencameron Rd., Thornhill, Ont., Canada.
Photos by Bruce Cole, Massey Hall, June 25, 1975

Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Rod Serling

2112, 1976

“I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two pale orbs as they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here, just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple Paper in the evening.

“My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new moons.

“I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found something that changed it all . . .” Anonymous, 2112

Alex Lifeson – guitars
Neil Peart – percussion
Geddy Lee – bass and vocals

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown Engineered by Terry Brown Arrangements by Rush and Terry Brown
Recorded and mixed at Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Roadmaster – Howard (Herns) Ungerleider
Roadcrew – Major Ian Grandy, L.B.L.B., Skip (Detroit Slider) Gildersleeve

Graphics – Hugh Syme Photography – Yosh Inouye, Gérard Gentil (Band)

Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Inc., Toronto Executive Production – Moon Records

A very special thank you to Ray, Vic, Terry, Howard, Ian, Liam, Skip, and Hugh for sharing the load.

Special thanks to ……(insert your name here)

Special guest Hugh Syme – keyboards on ‘Tears’

A Farewell to Kings, 1977

Neil Peart Drums, orchestra bells, tubular bells, temple blocks, cowbells, wind chimes, bell tree, triangle, vibra-slap
Geddy Lee Bass guitar, twelve string guitar, Mini Moog, bass pedal synthesizer, vocals
Alex Lifeson Six and twelve string electric guitar, six and twelve string acoustic guitar, classical guitar, bass pedal synthesizer

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales, June 1977
Engineered by Pat Moran and Terry Brown (Broon) Mixed at Advision Studios, London
Engineered by Terry Brown, Assisted by Declan (not Norman!) O’Doherty and Ken Thomas

Art direction and graphics by Hugh Syme Cover photography by Yosh Inouye

Sleeve photography by Roger Stowell Liner photographs by Fin Costello Design assistance by Bob King

Mastered at JAMF, Toronto by George Graves

Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Inc., Toronto Executive Production-Moon Records

Roadmaster and lighting director-Howard (Herns) Ungerleider
Concert sound engineer and effects consultant-Major Ian Grandy
Stage right technician-Liam (Elfbjörn) Birt
Stage left technician-Skip (Slider) Gildersleeve
Centre stage technician-Larry (The Saint) Allen
Stage Manager-Mike (Lurch) Hirsh
Chauffeur extraordinaire-(Ms.) Jorge Hoadley

Hello and thank you to National Sound and Crew, See Factor Lighting and Crew (U.K. too!), Electrosound U.K. and Crew, Graham The Coach Driver, Alans Moore and Kearsley, all at Rockfield and Pat (Duffo) Moran, (Farewell to Kingsley), Max Websters’ Dancing and Crew, the Cult and Crew, Fabrissio, The Percussion Centre, Tony (Old School Thai) Kelly, Continental Tom Berry, and all our friends in the U.K. (and everywhere!) we remember Brooklyn.

A special thank you to Dirk, Lerxst, and Pratt.

Our thanks also go out to the good people of Gibson Guitars, Rickenbacker Guitars, and Slingerland Drums for their personal help and consideration.
Dedicated to Nancy, Charlene, and Jacqueline

Hemispheres, 1978

Alex Lifeson Six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars, classical guitar, Roland guitar synthesizer, Taurus pedals
Neil Peart Drums, orchestra bells, bell-tree, tympani, gong, cowbells, temple blocks, wind chimes, crotales
Geddy Lee Bass guitar, Mini Moog, Oberheim polyphonic, Taurus pedals, vocals

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown Arrangements by Rush and Terry Brown

Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales, during June and July 1978 Engineered by Pat Moran Vocals recorded at Advision Studios, London Engineered by Declan O’Doherty Mixed at Trident Studios, Soho, London, August 1978 Engineered by Terry Brown with invaluable assistance from John Brand Tape Operators (Trident): Simon Hilliard, Mike Donegoni, and Reno Ruocco Mastered at Trident by Ray Staff
Graphics by Hugh Syme Art Directions by Hugh Syme and Bob King Cover photography by Yosh Inouye Inner sleeve and poster photography by Fin Costello

This album was processed through the Duffoscope!

Management by Ray Danniels and Vic Wilson, SRO Management Inc., Toronto Executive Production: Moon Records Roadmaster and Lighting Director: Howard (Herns) Ungerleider Concert Sound Engineer and Crew Co-ordinator: Major Ian Grandy Stage Manager: Michael (Lurch) Hirsh Stage Right technician: Liam (Leaf) Birt Stage Left technician: Skip (Slider) Gildersleeve Centre Stage technician: Larry (Shrav) Allen Guitar and synthesizer maintenance: Tony (Jack Secret) Geranios Concert sound by National Sound and Electrosound (U.K.) Concert Lighting by See Factor Concert visuals produced by Rush and Nick Prince Projectionist: Harry (keep the change) Dilman Those daring drivers!: Bruce (The Pin) Aldrich (Howdy howdy!), Jwerg (Ah think Ah see the problem!) Hoadley, Mike (Say Guy!) Morrison, and Tom (Zig-Zag) Whittaker

The Wonderful Persons List: Austen Fagen, Abe Schon, The UFO’S, the Max Websters, the Pat Travers Band, the Monks, Bert the driver, Fin Costello, Ruke Bernstein, Joe Bombase, Young Ward, Jerry Mickelson, Arny Granat, Bubble and Squeak, all at SRO and all at Rockfield, Advision, and Trident

Permanent Waves, 1980

Geddy Lee: Bass Guitars, Oberheim polyphonic; OB-1; Mini Moog; and Taurus pedal synthesizers, vocals
Alex Lifeson: Six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars, Taurus pedals
Neil Peart: Drums, tympani, timbales, orchestra bells, tubular bells, wind chimes, bell tree, triangle, crotales

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown Arrangements by Rush and Terry Brown Recorded at Le Studio, Morin-Heights, Quebec, during September and October 1979 Engineered by Paul Northfield With general assistance from Robbie Whelan Mixed at Trident Studios, Soho, London, in November 1979 Engineered by Terry Brown Assisted by Adam Moseley, Craig Milliner, and Geddy Lee, with cameo appearances by Stev S. Hort

Special featured guest: Hugh Syme, piano on “Different Strings” Inspiration and vocal coaching by Daisy the Dog Steel drums by Erwig Chuapchuaduah

Art Direction and graphics by Hugh Syme Cover concept by Hugh Syme and Neil Peart Photography by Fin Costello, Flip Schulke and Deborah Samuel Cover girl couturiére: Ou la la Colour colaboration: Peter George Pilot of Juliet Foxtrot Kilo: Mike Deere Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Inc., Toronto

Executive Production: Moon Records Road manager, lighting director, and assistant to Mr. Shreve: Howard (Herns) Ungerleider Stage manager: Michael (Lurch) Hirsh

Concert sound engineer: Ian (the Weez) Grandy Stage right technician: Liam (Punjabi) Birt Stage left technician: Skip (Slider) Gildersleeve Centre stage technician: Larry (Shrav) Allen Guitar and synthesizer maintenance: Tony (Jack Secret) Geranios Electrical technician: Ted (Theo) McDonald Stage Monitor mixer: Gred (Gordie) Connolly Projectionist: Harry (Tex) Dilman Personal Shreve: Sam (Shreve) Charters Concert sound by National Sound and Electrosound (U.K.)

Concert lighting by See Factor International Concert rigging by Bill Collins

All of the above was transported by the skilled hands of: Tom (Whitney) Whittaker, Pat (No. 9) Lines, Arthur (Mac) MacLear, Gene Guido, and Tim Lewis

Honourable mentions: Moe Kniffman, Nick Kotos, George (Ike) Guido, Bob (Puppy) Cross, John LeBlanc, Bill Churchman, Dave (Shreve 1) Donne, Fuzzy Frazer, Dave Burman, Helmut, Nick Prince, Graham (Wild Man) Hewitt, Sgt. Rock & Easy Co., Second City Television, Lakewoods Farm, The Sound Kitchen, Lefty, D.K.D., Steve Herns, Le Studio: Andre, Yael, Pam, Kim, Carole, and Roger, Andre & La Barratte, the Wines & Crew, FM & Crew, Wireless & Crew, The Maxoids, Marvin Gleicher, Brian Robertson, Jimmy Bain, Michael Schenker, the Projectors, Peter Mensch, the P.M., Bob (the Grove) Snelgrove, the inmates of the Great Fog, Gerry Griffin, Lee Scherer, and their families and friends at NASA, Henry Spencer and baby, Le Mont St. Michael, the Montcalm, vin-du-hairface, volleyball, Space Invaders (10p), euchre, Malibu Grand Prix, hockey–Steve Shutt and Larry Robinson, thansk for the sticks!, M*A*S*H, The Jack Secret Show, Rickey, Lucy, and Ethel, (Where’s Fred?), Neal and Larry at the Percussion Centre, all at Oak Manor and all at Trident. Ho-Hoo!

We express our appreciationto the fine people and instruments of Gibson, Moog, Tama drums, Rickenbacker, and Sunn amplification

Moving Pictures, 1981

Geddy Lee: Bass guitars, Oberheim polyphonic; OB-X; Mini-Moog; and Taurus pedal Synthesizers, vocals
Alex Lifeson: Six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars, Taurus pedals
Neil Peart: Drum kit, timbales, gong bass drums, orchestra bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, bell tree, crotales, cowbells, plywood

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown Arrangements by Rush and Terry Brown

Recorded and mixed at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec, during October and November, of 1980 Engineered by Paul Northfield Assisted by Robbie Whelan, and our computerized companions: Albert, Huey, Dewey, and Louie Digital mastering engineered by Peter Jensen Mastered at Masterdisk, N.Y.C., by Bob Ludwig
Hugh Syme is the featured guest performer once again, playing synthesizers on ‘Witch Hunt’

Art direction, graphics and cover concept by Hugh Syme Compact disc redesigned by Stev Kleinberg Photography by Deborah Samuel

Management: Ray Danniels, and Vic Wilson, SRO Productions, Toronto Executive Production: Moon Records

Road Manager and Lighting Director: Howard Ungerleider Concert Sound Engineer: Ian Grandy Stage Manager: Michael Hirsh Stage Right Technician, and Crew Cheif: Liam Birt Stage Left Technician: Skip Gildersleeve Centre Stage Technician: Larry Allen Guitar and synthesizer Technician: Tony Geranios Stage Monitor Mixer: Greg Connolly. Projectionist: Lee Tenner Personal Shreve and Factotum: Kevin Flewitt.
Concert Sound by National Sound All-Stars: Tom Linthicum, Fuzzy Frazer, Dave Berman

Concert Lighting by See Factor International Easy Co.: Nick Kotos, George Guido, Bob Kniffen, Bob Cross Concert Rigging: the daring Bill Collins Transportation expertly guided by Tom Whittaker, Billy Barlow, Kim Varney, Arthur MacLear, Pat Lines, Bill Fuquay, Mike and Linda Burnham

Fabulous Persons: at Le Studio: André, Yaël, Pam, Paul, Robbie, Roger, Harry, Claude & Gisele, André et Le Bouffe en Broche, Ted (Theo) McDonald, Irv Zuckerman & Associates (The Beords), Brain (Vings) Lski, George Vis, Ted Veneman, Max Lobstors, Saga & crew, 38 Special & crew (27-24), Drexel, Gerry, Griffin & Family, Terri at the Hawkins farm, Asteroids, volleyball (the Retardos & the Frantics 21-8!), the Greenie (you must be drinking!), Bill Ward, Loveman, Lovewoman & the Lovemachine, Scar & The Ignorant Wildfire Game, Top Secret, the Montreal Canadiens, Steven Shutt, Screvato, Robin & Phase One, Bill Elson, Cliff Burnstein, Jim Sotet, Sherry Levy, and the Oak Manorians.

Special British Supplement: Wild Horses; Jimmy & Sophie, Brian & Dee, Clive, Dirk (no relation), Mr. & Mrs. Robinson. Fin Costello, Bill Churchman, Alan Philips, Barry Murfet, Tex Yodell, Lofty & Stage Crew, Steve Tuck, Robbie Gilchrist

Dept. of Above-And-Beyond: Ray, Rhonda, L.B., Dear Olde Broon (a great mind thinks alike), Happy Birthday Ms. Broon (wrong again, eh, Hovis!)
Featuring Daisy as ‘Ski Bane’

Our continuing appreciation to the people and products of Tama, Avedis Zildjian, and Rickenbacker Coolidge Dog Painting from the Archives of Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minnesota

Correspondance: P.O. Box 640, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 4A5

Sgnals, 1982

Geddy Lee: Bass guitar, synthesizers, vocals, Pitcher
Alex Lifeson: Electric and acoustic guitars, Taurus pedals, First Base
Neil Peart: Drums and percussion, Third Base

Produced by Rush and Terry Brown, Left Field Arrangements by Rush and Terry Brown Recorded and mixed at Le Studio, April, May, June, and July 1982

Engineered by Paul Northfield, Centre Field (a regular Albert One-Stone) Assisted by Robbie Whelan Right Field Digitally mastered by JVC Special guest performance by Ben Mink, electric violins on Losing It, appears courtesy of FM

Art direction, graphics, and cover concept by Hugh Syme Photography by Deborah Samuel Compact disc redesigned by Stve Kleinberg Hydrant courtesy of the Department of Public Works, TORONTO
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Productions, TORONTO Executive Production by Moon Records

Road Manager and Lighting Director: Howard Ungerleider Concert Sound Engineer: Jon Erickson Stage Managers: Nick Kotos and Liam Birt, Shortstop Stage Right Technician and Crew Chief: William B. Birt Stage Left Technician: Skip Gildersleeve Centre Stage Technician: Larry Allen, Coach and Catcher Guitar and Synthesizer Maintenance: Tony Geranios Second Base Stage Monitor Mixer: Steve Byron Concert Security: Ian Grandy Concert Projectionist: Lee Tenner Personal Shreve-of-all Trades: Kevin Flewitt

Concert Sound by National Sound: Tom Linthicum, Fuzzy Frazer, and Dave Berman Concert Lighting by See Factor International: Nick Kotos, Mike Weiss, Jeffrey Thomas McDonald, Mark Shane Busheads and Truckfaces: Tom Whittaker, Billy Barlow, Lance Vaughn, PatLynes, Arthur MacLear, Red McBrine, Bob Hoeschel
Most Valuable Persons: At Le Studio; André, Yaël, Paul Robbie, Richard, Solange, Nancy, Lina, Awesome André Moreau and Michel; Al, Pat, Jill, and Maria at The Baldwins; The Embers at Settlers Bay; Warren Cromartie and the Montreal Expos’; Intellivision Baseball; The Ziv Orchestra; Trevor and the Commons Hotel; Trevors Tramps (34-15); the Griffin family and the people of NASA; Mr. O. Scar for pre-production work; Bill Churchman; all the Oak Manoroids at SRO

Special Awards for Technical Assistance: John Kaes and See Factor, Ted Veneman, Richard Ealey, Ron Shaughnessy, the Music Shoppe TORONTO, the inflationary Ted McDonald, the Percussion Centre FORT WAYNE, Tama drums, Avedis Zildjian cymbals

A fond farewell and best wishes to Michael Hirsh and Greg Connolly
Mercury/Polygram, September 9, 1982 © 1982 Mercury Records © 1982 Anthem Entertainment

Grace Under Pressure, 1984

Geddy Lee – Bass Guitars, Synthesizers, Vocals
Alex Lifeson – Guitars and Synthesizers
Neil Peart – Drums, Percussion, and Electronic Percussion

Produced by Rush and Peter Henderson
Engineered by Peter Henderson
Assisted by Frank Opolko and Robert Di Gioia
Recorded at Le Studio, Quebec, between November 1983 and March 1984
In memory of Robbie Whelan

Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Productions, Inc., Toronto

Executive Production by Moon Records

Art Direction and cover painting by Hugh Syme
Portrait by Yousuf Karsh

PPG Synthesizer programming assisted by Jim Burgess and Paul Northfield
Pre-production engineering by Jon Erickson
Mastered by Bob Ludwig and Brian Lee at
Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine

Road Manager and Lighting Director: Howard Ungerleider
Stage Left Technician, Crew Chief, and President: Liam Birt
Stage Manager: Nick Kotos
Concert Sound Engineer: Jon Erickson
Stage Left Technican: Skip Gildersleeve
Centre Stage Technician: Larry Allen
Guitar and Synthesizer Maintenance: Tony Geranios
Monitor Engineer: Steve Byron
Concert Projectionist: Lee Tenner
Personal Assistant: Kevin Flewitt
Concert Sound by National Sound: Tom Linthicum, Fuzzy Frazer, Dave Fletcher
Concert Lighting by See Factor: The Johnson Brothers: Mike Weiss, Tom Higgins, Mark Cherry, Dave Berman, Jeffrey T. MacDonald, Frank Scilingo

Concert Rigging by Southfire Rigging: Billy Collins and Tom Wendt

Busheads and Truckfaces: Tom Whittaker, Pat Lynes, Bill Barlow, Mac and Candy MacLear, Harry Smith, Jack Stone, Red McBrine, Gordon Scott

Mille mercis à: les gens de Horseshoe Valley (Judy, Steve, Kevin, Kathy), Le Studio (André, Yaël, Paul Richard, Frank, Robert, Solange, Lina, Nancy, Yvon, Pierre, André et Michel et le Bouffe en Broche), the Mike Stone Happy Hour, the Franko Polko Singers, Trevor and the Commons, Frankie’s Bar and Grill, Le Chasseur de Nuit, Bill Churchman, Barry Murphet, the International Scouting Organization of Cliff Burnstein, Peter Mensch, and Val Azzoli, the Griffin Family, NASA and the Johnson Space Centre, Roger Kneebend, Ann Uumellmahaye, Dr. Hfuhruhurr, Hentor the Barbarian, the Uglies, the Rory Gallagher Band and crew, Golden Earring and crew, Darrell and Werner en Allemagne, Yousuf and Estrellita Karsh (and Mary and Matthew), The B-Man, Tokyo Cro, Stuart Hall (“That’s the weather, this is the time; now stay tuned for more news”), Jean Gallia et les autres proffesseurs de L’École Berlitz, et au bureau de SRO/Anthem: Ray, Val, Pegi, Sheila, Tom, and Marilyn, et toujours notre bon vielle ami–Broon.

We appreciate the technical assistance of: The Music Shoppe (Thornhill), Bill Ward, Marcus, the Percussion Centre (Fort Wayne), Tama Drums, Avedis Zildjian Cymbals, Direct Synthesis, Quantec, Fostex, Loft, Richard Ealey and Bruce Anthony.

Power Windows, 1985

Geddy Lee – Bass guitar, synthesizers, bass pedals, vocals
Alex Lifeson – Electric and acoustic guitars
Neil Peart – Drums, percussion and electronic percussion

Produced by Peter Collins and Rush
Engineered by Jimbo “James” Barton
Arrangements by Rush and Peter Collins
Pre-production engineering by Mr. Head

Recorded at The Manor, England, assisted by Steve Chase, at Air Studios, Montserrat, assisted by Matt Butler and at Sarm East, London, assisted by Dave Meegan, Heff Moraes, and Paul Wright

Mixed at Sarm East

Synthesizer programming by Andy Richards and Jim Burgess
Additional keyboards by Andy Richards
Strings arranged and conducted by Anne Dudley, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
Choir arranged and conducted by Andrew Jackman, recorded at Angel Studios, London

Mastered by Bob Ludwig and Brian Lee at
Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine

Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Moon Records, Val Azzoli and Liam Birt

Art direction, graphics, and cover painting by Hugh Syme
Photography by Dimo Safari

Tour manager and Lighting Director: Howard Ungerleider
President: Liam Birt
Production Manager: Nick Kotos
Concert Sound Engineer: Jon Erickson
Stage Left Technician: Skip Gildersleeve
Centre Stage Technician: Larry Allen
Guitar and Synthesizer Maintenance: Tony Geranios
Stage Right Technician: Jim Johnson
Monitor Engineer: Stve Byron
Concert Projectionist: Lee Tenner
Minister-Without-Portfolio: Kevin Flewitt
Concert Sound by See Factor: Jim Staniforth, Bill Fertig, Jason Macrie, Mike Sinclair
Concert Lighting by See Factor: Ed Hyatt, Jack Funk, Roy Niendorf, Frank Scilingo, J.T. MacDonald, Mike King
Concert Rigging by Southfire Rigging: Billy Collins and Tim Wendt
Laser Images by Craig Sprede(r)man, Glen Tonsor, Phil Valdivia
Busheads and Truckfaces: Tom Whittaker, Pat Lynes, Billy Barlow, Mac and Candy MacLear, Red McBrine, Mike Nervi, Larry Cole and Dennis Cricket.

In memory of Harry Smith

Big Thank You’s go around the world: At Elora Sound: Bill, Linda, and Joanne.
At the Manor: Lynne, Mike, Barney, Patsy, (don’t bring) Lulu, Jenny, Ian, Paul, Mark, Peter, Frank and Mrs. P., and Willie and Bowzer.
In Montserrat: Matt, Yvonne, Malcolm, Paul, George, Desmond, Franklin, Carlton, Leroy, Doreen, Felena, Razor Willie, Bosun, Veston, Fosforus, Scoozball, the King of Antilles Television, and HRH King Lerxst.
At Sarm East: Jo, Dave, Heff, Paul, and Rockin’ Dave.
In Japan: Mr. Udo, Tommy, Yoshi, Nori, Tets, Kaz, and Tomo.
In England: Peter Mensch and Su Wathan, David Mallet, Nikita’s, Bill Churchman, Debbie Collins, Simon Honnor, Mr. Big and the Royal Jamaicans, Zino Davidoff, the Launching Pad, Peter, Jenny, and Joe Flemming, Wimblestein, Rockit Cargo and Fireball XL-5.
On the road: Gary Moore band and crew, Red Rider band and crew, Seaship Brokers, Big Al, and the ubiquitous B-Man.
On the mound: Smitty, Gully, Bo, and El Animal.
At home plate: Ray, Val, Pegi, Sheila, and Bob.
Brought to you by the letter “M”.

And to the technical assistance of: The Music Shoppe (Thornhill), the Percussion Centre (Fort Wayne), Jim Burgess, Wal Basses, Dean Markley, Tama Drums, Avedis Zildjian cymbals, and – the Omega Concern.

A special tribute to our magnetic poles
The firm support and surprising patience
Of our families

That’s a wrap!

Hold Your Fire, 1987

Geddy Lee: Bass guitar, synthesizers, bass pedals, vocals
Alex Lifeson: Electric and acoustic guitars
Neil Peart: Drums, percussion, and electronic percussion

Produced by Peter Collins and Rush
Engineered by Jimbo (James) Barton
Arrangements by Rush and Peter Collins

Recorded at The Manor, Oxfordshire assisted by Micheal Ade, Ridge Farm Studio, Surrey, assisted by Reynold Swan, Air studios, Montserrat, assisted by Ken Blair, McClear Place, Toronto, assisted by Martin Lee, and on the Lexst Mobile, assisted by Lerxst, between January and April 1987
Mixed at Guillaume Tell Studio, Paris, May 1987, assisté de Philip Cusset

Synthesizer programming assisted by Andy Richards and Jim Burgess
Additional keyboards by Andy Richards
Additional vocals by Aimee Mann, courtesy of Epic Records
Strings arranged and conducted by Steven Margoshes, recorded at McClear Place
The William Faerey Engineering Brass Band arranged and conducted by Andrew Jackman, recorded at Mirage Studio, Oldham, England
Preproduction work at Elora Sound, engineered by Jon Erickson

Mastered by Bob Ludwig and Brian Lee at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Moon Records, Val Azzoli and Liam Birt

Art Direction by Hugh Syme
Photography by Glen Wexler
Urban Development by Scott Alexander, Patrick Johnson and Olivia Ramirez

Tour Manager and Lighting Director: Howard Ungerleider
President and Stage Manager: Liam Birt
Production Manager: Nick Kotos
Concert Sound Engineer: Jon Erickson
Stage Left Technician: Skip Gildersleeve
Centre Stage Technician: Larry Allen
Synthesizer Maintenance: Tony Geranios
Stage Right Technician: Jim Johnson
Stage Monitor Engineer: Steve Byron
Concert Projectionist: Lee Tenner
Personal Shreve: Kevin Flewitt
Carpenter (and Stage Right Assistant): George Steinert

Concert Sound by See Factor: Jim Staniforth, Bill Fertig, Tom Varaday, Harry Martinez
Concert Lighting by See Factor: Frank Scilingo, Jack Funk, Scott Maskin, Ethan Weber
Concert Rigging by Southfire Rigging, Billy Collins, Don Collins, C.J. Titterington III
Lasers by Laser Media, Craig Spredeman, Peter Callahan
Drivers: Tom Whittaker, Mac MacLear, Pat Lynes, Red McBrine, Earl Charles, Tom Mullins, John Mullins, Tom Hartman and Russell Fleming

“Nothing can survive in a vacuum”- and we would like to thank all those who have enriched our atmospheres: Bill, Linda, and Joanne at Elora Sound; Lynne, Mike, Michael, Ian, Jenni, Vicki, Julie, Flecky and Fruthy at The Manor; Frank, Ann, Ren, Fee, Laura, Tracy and Speedy at Ridge Farm; Yvonne, Malcolm, Ken, Frank, George, Franklin, Desmond, Lloyd, Leroy, Felena, Shirley and Danny in Montserrat; Bob, Martin, Tom, Hayward, Wendy and everyone at McClear Place, and Roland, Liouba, Paul, Alain, Cyril and Philip at Guillaume Tell. Elsewhere we have been aided and/or entertained by: the Steve Morse Band and crew, Jeff “Yankel” Berlin, Bill Churchman, Paul Fejdman, Flembo, Stade Roland Garros, International Herald Tribune, Rock-it Cargo, B. Zee Brokers, Warren Seyffert, Jeff Spinks, Rockin’ F, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Princess Lynda Barry, The Senator, Macintosh Plus, the Gangster of Boats, the ever popular Scoozball, M. Joe (for continuing inspiration), Those Darn Fish, Patsy Cline, Roy Gevalt, The Big V, Luke Warm and all cowboys everywhere.
And perpetual thanks to our “support crew” at the Anthem Entertainment Group: Ray, Val, Sheila, Pegi, Lesley, Linda, Charlene, Bob and Cindy.

We gratefully acknowledge the technical assistance of Jim Burgess and “Saved By Technology,” Wal Basses, Russ Heinl, Signature Guitars, The Percussion Center of Fort Wayne, Ludwig Drums, Avedis Zildjian Cymbals, Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects, and-

The Omega Concern.

Presto, 1989

Alex Lifeson – Electric and acoustic guitars
Neil Peart – Drums and electronic percussion
Geddy Lee – Bass guitar, vocals, synthesizers

Produced by Rupert Hine and Rush
Engineered by Stephen W. Tayler
Arrangements by Rush and Rupert Hine

Recorded June–August 1989
Le Studio, Morin Heights, assisted by Simon Pressey and Jacques Deveau
McClear Place, Toronto, assisted by Rick Andersen
Mixed September 1989 at Metropolis, London, assisted by Matt Howe

Additional keyboards by Rupert Hine and Jason Sniderman
Additional backround vocals by Rupert Hine
Preproduction work at Chalet Studio, engineered by Lerxst, assisted by Everett Ravenstein
Technical support from Liam Birt, Jack Secret, Jim Johnson, Larry Allen, and Jim Burgess, with continuing thanks to Herns, Skip, Nick, Whitey, Schatzie…and the rest.

Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Masterdisk NYC
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Moon Records: Val Azzoli and Liam Birt

Art Direction by Hugh Syme
Photgraphy by Scarpati
Wrabit Wrangler: Mark Demont, Fins, Feathers, and Furs
Portraits by Andrew MacNaughtan

A wave of the wind to: At Chalet Studio–David, Chad Everett C. Koop, Camille, Charles, Röb, Pâül, Chester Sight and Sound, Chop Joneson’s Body Shop, Tomek, Scoozball, and the Psychedelic Shack. At Le Studio–Richard, Simon, Jacques, Ginette, Linda, Richard Raccoon, Volleyball, The Mighty Gubus, The Whingies, and the Smitty Family. At McClear Place–Bob, Rick, Robert Hinge, Stats Dooey, Ohe 2he. At Metropolis–Karen, mini-Matt, Mark, Catherine, and all the hospitable staff and management. At SRO–Ray, Sheila, Pegi, Kim, and Evelyn (A Farewell To Val).
We also offer a tip of the magical hat to Natasha and Kingsley, Red and the 2-Bar, Doug Morris and Atlantic Records, Mike Roberts for the acorn of “Superconductor,” and a very special thank you to the Flemings: Peter, Jenny, Joe, and Alex, for their hospitality in London.
Brought to you buy the letter “D.”

We appreciate technical contributions from Saved By Technology, Wal Basses, Signature Guitars, Ludwig Drums, Avedis Zildjian Cymbals, Solid Percussion, and–The Omega Concern.

Roll the Bones, 1991

Alex Lifeson – Electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Neil Peart – Drums and cymbals
Geddy Lee – Bass guitar, vocals, synthesizers

Produced by Rupert Hine and Rush
Engineered by Stephen W. Tayler
Arrangements by Rush and Rupert Hine

Recorded February-May, 1991, at Le Studio, Morin Heights, assisted by Simon Pressey;
McClear Place, Toronto, assisted by Paul Seeley; and mixed at Nomis Studios, London,
assisted by Ben Darlow

Additional keyboards and background vocals by Rupert Hine
Preproduction work at Chalet Studio, by Lerxst Sound, assisted by Everett Ravestein
Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Masterdisk NYC
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Anthem Records: Liam Birt
Art Direction and Design by Hugh Syme
Portraits by Andrew MacNaughtan
Photography by Scarpati
Digitals by Joe Berndt

Special thanks to those who keep us “rolling”: At Shallow Studio–The Koopster, David, Röb, Caroline, Logger, the War Room, Chester Sight & Sound, CNN, The Psychedelic Shack, The Sugar Shack, Johnny Abdul, the birds. At Le Studio–Richard, Simon, Linda, Francine, Benoît d’Arleaux, Steve, Dave, Anne-Marie, New England Digital (Nick how-about-a-credit?), and a belated thank you to Pippa. At SRO–Ray, Pegi, Sheila, Kim, Evelyn, Laura. On the road–Tour manager and lighting director: Howard Ungerleider, President and stage manager: Liam Birt, Production manager: Nick Kotos, Concert sound engineer: Robert Scovill, Stage left tech: Skip Gildersleeve, Center stage tech: Larry Allen, Stage right tech: Jim Johnson, Keyboard Tech: Tony Geranios, Monitor engineer: Bill Chrysler, and also some of the other “old campaigners”: Billy Collins, Matt Druzbik, , Jack Funk, Tom Hartman, Ted Leamy, Brad Madix, Mac MacLear, Mike McLoughlin, George Steinert, Mike Weiss, Tom Whittaker, and Mr. Big (band and crew). At home–perpetual thanks and appreciation to our families, who are always there to catch us when we stop rolling…

Brought to you buy the letter “B.”

We appreciate continuing technical assistance from Saved By Technology, Wal basses, Paul Reed Smith guitars, Gallien-Kruger, Ludwig drums, Avedis Zildjian cymbals, and–The Omega Concern.

“Now it’s dark.”

Counterparts, 1993

Geddy Lee – Bass guitar, vocals, synthesizers
Alex Lifeson – Electric and acoustic guitars
Neil Peart – Drums, cymbals, electronic percussion

Produced By Peter Collins and RUSH
Recorded by Kevin (Caveman) Shirley
April – June, 1993, at Studio Morin Heights, assisted by Simon Pressey
McClear Pathé, Toronto, assisted by Bill Hermans
Mixed by Micheal Letho
Assisted by Simon Pressey and Brett Zilahi
Arrangements by RUSH and Peter Collins

Additional keyboards by John Webster
Orchestration on “Nobody’s Hero” arranged and conducted by Michael Kamen
Preproduction at Chalet Studio by Lerxst Sound, assisted by Everett Ravestein
Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Gateway Studios, Potland, Maine
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Anthem Entertainment: Liam Birt and Pegi Cecconi

Art Direction and Design by Hugh Syme
Photography by Andrew MacNaughtan
The Three Stooges(R) & © 1993 Norman Maurer Productions, Inc., L.A., CA
Primate provided by Monkey Business, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Tour Manager and President: Liam Birt
Production Manager: Nick Kotos
Stage Manager: Skip Gildersleeve
Concert Sound Engineer: Robert Scovill
Lighting Director: Shawn Richardson
Stage Left Tech: Jimmy Joe Rhodes
Center Stage Tech: Larry Allen
Stage Right Tech: Jim Johnson
Keyboard Tech: Tony Geranios
Monitor Engineer: Bill Chrysler
Personal Assistant and Tour Photographer: Andrew MacNaughtan
Concert Sound by Electrotec: Ted Leamy, Larry (Kahuna) Vodopivec, Marc Tooch, David (H.B.) Stogner
Lighting by See Factor: Larry Hovick, Mike Frantz, Donny Lodico, JIm Floyd, Marty Capiraso, Mario Corsi, Simon Honner, Jack Funk, designed by Howard Ungerleider and Shawn Richardson
Vari-lites: Steve Owens, Stewart Felix, Kevin (Stick) Bye
Projectionist: Bob Montgomery
Concert Rigging by IMC: Billy Collins, Mike McDonald, Marc Renault, Simmaryin (Speed) Love
Laser by Laserlite FX: Charles Passarelli, John Popowycz
Carpenters: Elmer (Moe) Haggadone, George Steinert, Sal Marinello
Drivers: Tom (Witey) Whittaker, Arthur (Mac) MacLear, Tom Hartman, Stan Whittaker, Ron Sagnip, Danny Shelnut, Jim Dezwarte, Dave Cook, Red McBrine
Tour Merchandise: Mike McLoughlin, Shannon McLoughlin, Pat McLoughlin
Tour Accountants: Liam Birt and John Whitehead (Drysdale and Drysdale)
Booking Agencies: International Creative Management, NYC, The Agency Group, London, The Agency, Toronto

Assistance, inspiration, comic relief, and / or just plain friendly service provided by D.I.Y. Studios, Pooey’s Roadhouse, Chucklehead’s Comedy Café, Harvard Lampoon, BZ Brokers, Primus-Mr. Big-Eric Johnson (bands and crews), MST-3K, John K., Gamera (is turtle meat), Lesley & Harris, TJB, The Larry Sanders Show, Bryn Smith, Peter Zezel & THE LEAFS!!, Mark Langston & The Angels, 417th TAC Squadron, Ian Duff, midi-Scoozeball, Eat To The Beat caterers, John Forbes, Peter Brockbank, Neal Dibiase, the Claremont Triangle: Koodster, David, Caroline, Pooey–Studio Morin Heights: Judy, Simon, Peter, Francine, Ruth Sylvain–McClear Pathé: Bob, Bill, Jane, Tony, Pam, Suzanne, Nick & M.J., Cavedr’k & Josh–SRO: Ray, Pegi, Sheila, Kim, Kari, Anna, Bob–and our counterweights and counterparts: our families.

We appreciate technical assistance from Jim Burgess and Saved By Technology (or was it Destroyed by?), Wal basses, Paul Reed Smith guitars, Gallien-Krueger, Ludwig drums, Avedis Zildjian cymbals, and–O?

Brought to you buy the letter “?”

In Memory of Pat Lynes and Lee Tenner

Test for Echo, 1996

Geddy Lee – bass guitar, vocals, synthesizers
Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic guitars, mandola
Neil Peart – drums, cymbals, hammer dulcimer

Produced by Peter Collins and Rush
Recorded by Clif Norrell
Mixed by Andy Wallace
Project assistant engineer: Simon Pressey
Recorded January–March 1996, at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York, assisted by Chris Laidlaw and Paul Marconi, and Reaction Studios, Toronto, April 1996, assisted by Tom Heron
All songs by Lee, Lifeson, & Peart, except “Test For Echo”: Lee, Lifeson, Peart, & Dubois
Arrangements by Rush and Peter Collins

Preproduction at Chalet Studio by Lerxst Sound and Everett Ravestein
Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Gateway Studios, Portland, Maine
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Anthem Entertainment: Liam Birt & Pegi Cecconi
Art Direction, Design and Digital Illustration by Hugh Syme
Photography by Dimo Safari, Anthony Frederick, Andrew MacNaughtan, Richard C. Negus, Eugene Fisher
“2001: A Space Odyssey” images © 1968 Turner Entertainment Co. All Rights Reserved (page 12)

Tour Manager and President: Liam Birt / Production & Stage Manager: Dan Braun / Production Assistant: Jimmy Joe Rhodes / Concert Sound Engineer: Robert Scovill / Lighting Director: Howard Ungerleider / Stage Left Tech: Skip Gildersleeve / Centre Stage Tech: Larry Allen / Stage Right Tech: Jim Johnson / Keyboard Tech: Tony Geranios / Monitor Engineer: Phil Wilkey

Personal Assistant: Sean Son Hing / Concert Sound by Electrotec: Ted Leamy, Larry (Kahuna) Vodopivec, David (H.B.) Stogner, Brad Judd / Lighting by See Factor: Jack Funk, Ed Duda, Mario Corsi, Steve Kostecke, Donny Lodico / Icon lighting by LSD: Matt Druzbik, Julian Winters / Pyrotechnics: Reid Schulte-Derne, Doug Adams, Randy Bast / Projectionists: Bob Montgomery, Conrad Coriz, Sam Raphael / Concert Rigging by IMC (Billy Collins): Mike (Frank) McDonald, Brian Collins, Rick Mooney / Carpenters: George Steinert, Sal Marinello, Joe Campbell
Drivers: Tom (whitney) Whittaker, Arthur (Mac) MacLear, Lennie Southwick, Tom Hartman, Stan Whittaker, Dave Cook, Red McBrine, Don Hendricks, Phil Dunlap, Ken Bosemer
Tour Merchandise: Mike, Shannon & Pat McLoughlin / Tour Accountants: Liam Birt & John Whitehead (Drysdale & Drysdale) / Booking Agencies: International Creative Management, NYC, The Agency Group, London, The Agency, Toronto

Friendly help and helpful friendship provided by D.I.Y Studios, B. Zee Brokers, Candlebox & Primus and crews, Westbury Sound, Reely Unique Studio Rentals, Neal Dibiase, Wee Kiltie, haggis, Tom Cochrane, Pooké, Martian Dweller (for the dulcimer), Food To Go caterers, and at the Chalet: Koopster, David, Mike (the Real Owner), Zalia, George, Perry, & Compost Pit; at Bearsville: Mark, Patty, Chris, Paul, Päûl, & Jill; at Reaction: Ormond, Claire, Tom, & Chris; and at McClear: Bob, Denis, Pam, & Tony, At SRO: Ray, Pegi, Sheila, Anna, Stephanie, Shelley, Steve, & Bob; and at home–last but far from least–our families.

For technical help, our thanks to Walter Ostanek’s Music Centre, Jim Burgess and Saved By Technology (Carl Petzelt), Paul Reed Smith guitars, DOD Digitech, Godin guitars, Trace Elliot amplifiers, Coll Audio, Drum Workshop drums, Avedis Zildjian cymbals, Promark drumsticks, Freddie Gruber, and–O (TM)

Brought to you buy the letter “R-R-R-R”

Vapor Trails, 2002

Geddy Lee – bass guitar, vocals
Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic Guitars, mandola
Neil Peart – drums and cymbals

Produced by Rush and Paul Northfield

Recorded by Paul Northfield, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson, at Reaction Studios, Toronto, January – November, 2001, assisted by Chris Stringer
Mixed by David Leonard at Metalworks, Mississauga, December 01 – February 02, assisted by Joel Kazmi

Mastered by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk, NYC
Additional mastering and sequencing by Roger Lian at Masterdisk, NYC
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Toronto
Executive Production by Anthem Entertainment: Liam Birt and Pegi Cecconi
Equipment care and feeding by Lorne (Gump) Wheaton

Art Direction, paintings, and portraits by Hugh Syme

Thanks to everyone at Reaction Studios: Ormond, Claire, Chris, and Jeff, and
everyone at SRO: Ray Danniels, Pegi Cecconi, Sheila Posner, Anna LeCoche,
Cynthia Barry, Shelley Nott, Steve Hoffman, Bob Farmer, Randy and Frances Rolfe.

As always, we owe our families a huge debt
of love, gratitude, appreciation, and attention.
We also owe them an apology.

For technical help and contributions, our thanks to Jim Burgess and Ed Wilson at Saved By Technology, Andrew MacNaughtan, Barry and b. zee brokerage, Paul Reed Smith, Fender bass guitars, Coll Audio, Tyme Rogers at Tech 21, Mackie Digital Systems, Steve and Mark at Hughes and Kettner amplification, Dean Markley, Sean Browne at Yamaha, Drum Workshop, Avedis Zildjian, Promark, Remo, Roland electronic percussion, and — O (TM)

Brought to you by the letter “3”

Feedback, 2004

Geddy Lee – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Alex Lifeson – Guitars (electric, acoustic, mandola)
Neil Peart – Drums and Cymbals

Produced by David Leonard and RUSH at Phase One Studios, Toronto · March/April, 2004
Recorded by David Leonard at Phase One Studios, Toronto · March/April, 2004
Mixed and Engineered by David Leonard at Phase One Studios, Toronto · May 2004
Phase One Pro Tools recording by Michael Jack, Assistant · Jeff Muir
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen, Marcussen Mastering, Hollywood.
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management, Toronto
Executive Production by Anthem Entertainment · Liam Birt and Pegi Cecconi
Feedback Equipment Care and Feeding by Lorne Wheaton and Rick Britton

Art Direction, Illustration and Design · Hugh Syme / Photography · Andrew MacNaughtan

Thanks to everyone at Phase One Studios · Barry, Donny, Mike, and Jeff
and everyone at SRO · Ray Danniels, Pegi Cecconi, Shelia Posner, Shelley Nott, Anna LeCoche,
Cynthia Barry, Rayanne Lepieszo, Any Curran, Bob Farmer, and Randy Rolfe.

As always, we thank our families for their patience, support, tolerance, and love.

Extra Special Thanks to Jason Sniderman, for planting the seed, research, and endless encouragement.
For technical help & contributions, our thanks to Saved By Technology · Jim Burgess & Ted Onyszczak;
DW Drum, Sabian Cymbals, & Promark drumsticks.

The room in suburban Toronto was dimly lit with bead lights, lava lamps, and candles. Patterned rugs, guitars, amplifiers, and drums were scattered about the floor. The guitarist, bass player, and drummer locked into a fast blues jam, a relaxed acoustic number, a traditional rock anthemAs the music spiraled out, the air filled with the sounds of feedback, backwards guitar, electric twelve-string, and electric sitar. The lava lamps vibrated on the straining amplifiers. Everything was … very … beautiful …

It was April of 2004, but Geddy, Alex, and I were channeling back to 1966 and 1967, when we were thirteen- and fourteen -year-old beginners. We thought it would be a fitting symbol to commemorate our thirty years together if we returned to our roots and paid tribute to those we had learned from and were inspired by. We thought we might record some of the songs we used to listen to, the ones we painstakingly learned the chords, notes, and drum parts for, and even played in our earliest bands.

Ironically, I first many of these songs as “cover tunes,” played by the local bands around St. Catharines, Ontario, in the mid-sixties. The Who and the Yardbirds were both introduced to me that way. A couple of years later, my own first band, called Momblin’ Sumpthin’ (from a “L’il Abner” comic, I shall forever have to explain), played Cream’s “Crossroads” and the Blue Cheer version of “Summertime Blues.”

At the same time, across the lake in the suburbs of Toronto, Alex played “For What it’s Worth” in his first band, The Projection, and later, with Geddy, they also played “Mr. Soul,” “Shapes of Things,” and “Crossroads,” in early versions of Rush, and other bands with names like Dusty Coconuts, Waterlogged Gorilla Fingers, the Wild Woodpecker Revue, and the Aquiline Dimension of the Mind (depending on the day).

The other tracks on this collection are songs we liked from the era that we thought we could “cover” effectively (meaning not too many backing vocals), and have some fun with. The music celebrates a good time in our lives, and we had a good time celebrating it.

Neil Peart

Snakes & Arrows, 2007

Produced by Nick Raskulinecz and Rush

Engineered by Richard Chycki
Mixed by Richard Chycki

Recorded at Allaire Studios, Shokan NY, November and December, 2006
Assistant engineer: Matt Snedecor
Additional recording at Grandmaster Recorders, Hollywood CA
Assistant engineer: Andrew Alekel
Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood CA, January 2007
Assistant engineer: Scott Moore
Additional engineering and mixing by Nick Raskulinecz
Arrangements by Rush and Nick Raskulinecz
Strings on “Faithless” by Ben Mink
Preproduction at Cherry Beach Studios, Toronto, May and September – October, 2006
Engineered by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, assisted by Inaam Haq

Mastered by Brian “Big Bass” Gardner
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO/Anthem, Toronto
Executive Production: Pegi Cecconi, Andy Curran, Lorne Wheaton
Equipment Supervision: Lorne Wheaton and Russ Ryan

Art direction, design, and illustrations by Hugh Syme
Cover painting The Leela of Self-Knowledge by Harish Johari, courtesy of Inner Traditions, Bear & Co.
“Workin’ Them Angels” illustration created by Hugh Syme with the assistance of George Eastman
House, who supplied the original Lewis Hine photograph on which the illustration is based
“Bravest Face” illustration by Hugh Syme and Andrew MacNaughtan
Band photograph by Andrew MacNaughtan

All songs composed by Lee and Lifeson, with lyrics by Peart,
except “Hope”, composed and performed by Lerxst Lifeson, all by his own self

All songs published by Core Music Publishing (SOCAN/SESAC)

Geddy would like to thank: Fender Musical Instruments and the Fender Custom Shop, Jim Burgess and Frank Szabo of Saved By Technology, Coll Audio, Tech 21, and Rotosound Bass Strings for their technical contributions, Duke and Ewan for their exceptional canine behavior in a supporting role, and last but certainly not least, my crowd at home: Nancy, Kyla, Julian and Lauren, for their unequivocal and loving support.

Alex would like to thank: Hans, Dennis, Paul, and Rudiger at H&K Amplification, Cara and Pat at GMI, Chris and Glen at Garrison Guitars, Dave at Dean Markley, Joel Singer and Audio Technica, Mike and Nina, Jerry, John and Nikki, Stephen Bennett, David Gilmour, Clatty, JP, Rob, Mike, Lukie, and especially Ade, Justin, Michelle, Taylor, and Chuckie.

Neil would like to thank: John Good, Don Lombardi, and Garrison at Drum Workshop, Mark Love and Chris Stankee at Sabian, Pat Brown and Kevin Radomski at Promark, Darren Shoepp at Roland, Michelle Jacoby at Remo, Greg Russell at neilpeart.net. Freddie Gruber, Matt Scannell, Lorne “Gump”
Wheaton, all my “circle of brothers” (too many to list – you know who you are), and on the home front, Keith, Claudia, Jennifer, Adela. Winston, and – at the heart of it all – Carrie.

Our collective appreciation goes to Inaam, Shannon, Carmine, Chris, and David Godfrey Catering at Cherry Beach; Matt, Mark, Susan, Ken, Lisa, Rachel, Annalee, Thorn, Jay, Stephanie, Colby, and Julia at Allaire; Andrew and Jen at Grandmaster; Scott, Kelly, and Jessica at Ocean Way; Barry and Clint at BZ Brokers; and – Ω?

Extremely special thanks to our great support group at SRO/Anthem: Ray Danniels, Pegi Cecconi, Sheila Posner, Anna LeCoche, Cynthia Barry, Shelley Nott, Bob Farmer, Andy Curran, and Randy and Frances Rolfe.

Brought to you by the letter “sssss”

© 2007 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States excluding Canada.
Printed in U.S.A. Lyrics reprinted by permission. All Rights Reserved. © 2007 Anthem Entertainment/Lyrics Used by Permission.

Clockwork Angels, 2012

PRODUCED BY NICK RASKULINECZ AND RUSH
GEDDY LEE bass guitar, keyboards, bass pedals, vocals
ALEX LIFESON guitars, keyboards
NEIL PEART drums, cymbals, tambourine

Recorded by Richard Chycki
Mixed by Nick Raskulinecz
‘Caravan’ and ‘BU2B’ recorded al Blackbird Studios, Nashville TN, April 2010
Assisted by Lowell Records
All other songs recorded at Revolution Recording, Toronto ON, October-December 2011
Assisted by Stephen Koszler and Jason Dufour
Mixed at Henson Studios, Los Angeles CA, January-March 2012
Assisted by Martin Cooke
Mastered by Brian ‘Big Bass’ Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood CA

All songs composed by Lee and Lifeson, with lyrics by Peart
Arrangements by Rush and Nick Raskulinecz
Piano on “The Garden” by Jason Sniderman
Strings on “Halo Effect,” “The Anarchist,” “The Wreckers,” “BU2B2,” and “The Garden” arranged and conducted by David Campbell
Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles CA, January 18, 2012
Engineered by Paul Fig
Assisted by Rouble Kapoor
“BU2B” new intro recorded on Lerxst Mobile, West Hollywood CA

Management: Ray Danniels
Executive Production: Andy Curran
Associate Production: Pegi Cecconi, Liam Birt
Equipment supervision: Lorne “Gump” Wheaton, John “Skully” McIntosh

Art direction, design, and illustrations: Hugh Syme
Band portrait: Andrew MacNaughtan

. . .

Geddy would like to thank the good people of the following companies for their technical contributions and support: Fender Musical Instruments and the Fender Custom Shop, Tech 21, Orange Amplifiers, Moog Synthesizers, Tom Brantley, James Hogg, Rotosound Bass Strings, and Jim Burgess of Saved By Technology. I would also like to thank Nancy, Kyla, Julian, and Lauren, for their constant and complete support, love, and understanding – and it is my pleasure to introduce … The Wassermans ^..^ ^..^

Alex would like to thank: Pat Foley and the crew at Gibson Custom Shop and Gibson Guitars, Hughes & Kettner Amplification, Dean Markley Strings, Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Joel Singer and Audio Technica, Universal Audio, Dave Welderman at the Guitar Center, Hollywood, and especially Adrian, Charlene, Dylan, Justin, and Taylor. Farewell, Barbara and Paul.

Neil would like to thank: Don Lombardi, John Good, Louie Garcia, Garrison, and everybody at Drum Workshop and Drum Channel; Mark Love, Chris Stankee, and everybody at Sabian; Promark drumsticks, Remo drumheads, Darren Schoepp at Roland, Jeffery at KellyShu Industries, Greg Russell at neilpeart.net, Brutus at Bubba’s Bar ‘n’ Grill, Freddie Gruber RIP, Peter Erskine, Lorne “Gump” Wheaton, and on the home front, Keith, Jeanette, Jennifer, Adela, Katie, Winston, and – lastest and mostest – Carrie and Olivia.

Our collective appreciation goes to: John McBride and all at Blackbird; Joe Dunphy, Tanya Coghlan, and Amanda Pearl at Revolution (and Rene Lesko at Kindred Spirits Catering). At Henson, Martin and Faryal; Barry and Clint at BZ Brokers; and – Ω™

Extremely special thanks, as always, to our great support group at SRO/Anthem: Ray Danniels, Pegi Cecconi, Sheila Posner, Meghan Symsyk, Bob Farmer, Andy Curran, Cynthia Barry, Tyler Tasson, Emma Sunstrum, and Randy and Frances Rolfe.

Brought to you by the letter Œ

Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Andrew MacNaughtan,
February 25, 1984 – January 25, 2012

Track Listing (click on any track for the lyrics)

1. Caravan (5:40)
2. BU2B (5:10)
3. Clockwork Angels (7:31)
i – The Pedlar 1
4. The Anarchist (6:52)
5. Carnies (4:52)
6. Halo Effect (3:14)
7. Seven Cities Of Gold (6:32)
8. The Wreckers (5:01)
9. Headlong Flight (7:20)
ii – The Pedlar 2
10. BU2B2 (1:28)
11. Wish Them Well (5:25)
12. The Garden (6:59)

Victor (Alex solo album), 1996

PRODUCED BY ALEX LIFESON

Recorded by Alex Lifeson at Lerxst Sound, Oct. 1994—July 1995, assisted by Bill Bell
Mixed by Alex Lifeson at McClear Place, Toronto, assisted by Denis Tougas
Arrangements by Alex Lifeson

Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO, Toronto
Executive Production by Lerxst

Art direction by Andrew MacNaughtan
Photography by Andrew MacNaughtan
Design by Megan Oldfield, Coolaide Design

Edwin appears courtesy of Capital Records, Inc.
Dalbello appears courtesy of EMI Electrola Gmbh., Germany
Les Claypool appears courtesy of Interscope Records, Inc.

Special thanks to nobody in particular.

Grateful acknowledgements for the technical assistance of Coll Audio, Saved by Technology, P.R.S. Guitars, Zurba, DOD Digitech, Dean Markley Strings, and, of course, The Omega Concern.

Dedicated to Charlene for her inspiration, spirit, and loving support.

In Memory of Randy Knox

From collected poems of W.H. Auden, excerpts from “Victor” used with permission from Random House, Inc.

Alex Lifeson: Guitar, bass, mandola, keyboards, programming, vocals, yelling
Edwin: Vocals
Bill Bell: Black Hole guitar, twelve-string guitar, guitar, E-Bow, wah guitar, slide guitar, wobble, background vocals
Blake Manning: Drums, darbuka
Dalbello: Vocals (Track 3)
Peter Cardinali: Bass (Tracks 4, 7 & 10)
Adrian Zivojinovich: Programming (Tracks 5 & 9)
Les Claypool: Bass (Track 9)
Colleen Allen: Horns (Track 10)

My Favorite Headache (Geddy solo album), 2000

Geddy Lee—Basses, voices, piano, guitar, programming, percussion, whining
Ben Mink—Electric and acoustic guitars, violins and violas, programming, wheezing
Matt Cameron—Drums

Jeremy Taggart—Drums on “Home On The Strange”
Jeremy Taggart appears courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.

Additional musicians:
John Friesen—Cellos on “Working at Perfekt”
Ed Wilson—Additional programming
Chris Stringer—Additional percussion
Waylon Wall—Steel guitar on “Window”
Pappy Rosen—Backward vocals on “Slipping”
Duke—Dog

Check out http://www.myfavoriteheadache.com

Recorded during the spring and summer of 2000
Produced by Geddy Lee, Ben Mink, and David Leonard
Mixed and engineered by David Leonard
Matt Cameron’s drums recorded by Adam Kasper
Additional recording by Dennis Tougas, B. Mink, G. Lee.

Recorded at The Peasant’s Tent—East and West, Toronto and Vancouver
Studio X / Seattle, Assistant Engineer—Sam Hofstedt
The Factory Studios—Vancouver, Assistant Engineer—Sheldon Zaharko (he sleeps with a chainsaw) / Runner—Jason Van Ewyk
Reaction Studios—Toronto, Assistant Engineers—Chris Stringer, Tom Heron, Jeff Elliot / Runner—Kirk McNally
Mixed at Metalworks—Mississauga, Ontario, Assistant Engineers—Joel Kazmi, Ian Bodzasi
Mastered by Howie Wienberg, edited by Roger Lian at Masterdisk, NYC.
Hard Disk Recording and Computer Programming Assistance—Daniel Seguin, Ed Wilson
Pre-Production Assistant—Carl Petzelt

For their Technical Contributions:
Saved by Technology, Toronto | Marc Charpentier, Roger Salvesen, Vancouver | Russel Nash, George Leger, Los Angeles
Coll Audio Toronto | Morrie Eaman, Rene Spooner, Vancouver | Russ Ryan, Toronto
Reely Unique Rentals, Vancouver | Joel Singer, Audio Technica USA

Management—Ray Danniels for SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Design—Steve Mykolyn and Fuel Design Inc., Toronto
Photography—Michael Graf, Andrew MacNaughtan

THANKS AND I MEAN THANKS:

To Nancy, Julian, and Kyla
For their encouragement, patience, and patience!!

To Ben and David for so many hours (you bad boys you)!

Ben would like to thank in no small way—Ingrid, Izzy, and Lucie

For their time and positive energy:
Val Azzoli, Ray Danniels, Pegi Cecconi, Liam Birt, Anna LeCoche, Randy Rolfe, Sheila Posner, Shelley Nott, Cynthia Barry, Karen Jones, Warren Seyffert, Jill Berliner

For their generosity of spirit:
Matt and April, Adam and J.J, Amy, Cailey and Parker Bruce Leonard, Greg Keplinger, Jeremt Taggart, Ed Wilson, Jason Sniderman, Robbie Higgins, Daniel R. for “supra,” JL, Martin Laba, the good people at Studio X, Ormond Jobim and the equally good people of Reaction Studios, Alex Andronache at Metalworks, and of course (my soul brothers) Lerxst and Pratt!