From Loudersound.
A tribute gig in honour of Rush drummer Neil Peart is set to take place in May.
Peart, who died on January 20 after succumbing to brain cancer, is the subject of A Night For Neil, to be held in his hometown of St Catherines, Ontario on May 16.
The event, which is being organised in conjunction with Peart’s family, is set to feature an array of performers and speakers to pay tribute to the drummer.
Proceeds from the event will go to the charities Overtime Angels, the St Catherines Hospital and Walker Cancer Center, the Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Ontario and The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
“We are especially pleased to be able to support this charity event that will benefit some much-needed organizations that are close to our hearts,” said the drummer’s parents, Glen and Betty Peart
Tickets for A Night For Neil go onsale on Friday, February 28.
News of Peart’s death at the age of 67 was confirmed by his Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, who said: “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and band mate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma).”
Members of Metallica, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Judas Priest, Foo Fighters and more paid tribute to Peart.
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl called Peart “a kind, thoughtful, brilliant man” in a statement which reads: “Today, the world lost a true giant in the history of rock and roll. An inspiration to millions with an unmistakable sound who spawned generations of musicians – like myself – to pick up two sticks and chase a dream.
A fan-led petition to have a statue or plaque dedicated to Peart placed at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, Canada, has gathered more than 20,000 signatures. The location was made famous thanks to Rush’s classic Caress Of Steel track in 1975 – and according to St. Catharines newspaper The Standard, Peart’s family are “fully on board” with the idea.
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Rush - 2112 [Twenty One Twelve] - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $32.25, €29.25 (New Item) (arrived 24-Mar-2020 11:43)
on March 31, 2020 at 12:01 am
RUSH 2112 (1976 UK 6-track vinyl LP, the fourth studio album by the Canadian rockers considered the best known from 'phase 1' and a veritable career saver, housed in the gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics printed inside. There is some scuffing and wear along the edgesof the sleeve with some ringwear and a couple of tiny pinholes to the top corners, whilst the vinyl remains in excellent condition and looks seldom played)
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Rush - 2112 (Twenty One Twelve) - Japanese - vinyl LP - £95.00, $122.55, €111.15 (New Item) (arrived 24-Mar-2020 11:16)
on March 31, 2020 at 12:01 am
RUSH 2112 (1981 Japanese issue of the 1977 6-track LP, the fourth studio album by the Canadian rockers considered the best known from 'phase 1' & a veritable career saver, gatefold picture sleeve with Japanese biography/lyric insert & discography obi-strip. The sleeve displays minimal wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played 25.3P-267)
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Rush - R40 - UK - Blu Ray - £125.00, $161.25, €146.25 (New Item) (arrived 24-Mar-2020 11:14)
on March 31, 2020 at 12:01 am
RUSH R40 (2014 UK Deluxe SIX Blu-Ray Set [region B/2, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1147 mins], marking the 40th anniversary of the release of Rush's eponymous debut album in 1974. This superb collector's box set brings together live performances from each decade of Rush's career. It includes Rush In Rio, R30, Snakes & Arrows Live, Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland & Clockwork Angels Tour plus a bonus disc of previously unseen live material stretching from 1974 to 2013. Also contains the rarely performed full 7-part version of 2112 filmed in 1997 amidst over three hours of largely unseen material including previously unreleased tracks from 1974 performed with original drummer John Rutsey. All discs are contained in a hype stickered 12" x 9" 56-page hardback book filled with memorabilia & photographs documenting 40 years of Rush live in concert. Near Mint ERBRD5236)
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Rush - 2112 [Twenty One Twelve] - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $45.15, €40.95 (New Item) (arrived 21-Mar-2020 10:22)
on March 31, 2020 at 12:01 am
RUSH 2112 (1976 UK 6-track vinyl LP, the fourth studio album by the Canadian rockers considered the best known from 'phase 1' and a veritable career saver, gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics printed inside. The sleeve displays some light ring/edge wear scuffs with a little corner creasing, whilst the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just light signs of play)
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Rush - Caress Of Steel - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $45.15, €40.95 (New Item) (arrived 16-Mar-2020 11:17)
on March 31, 2020 at 12:01 am
RUSH Caress Of Steel (1975 UK 10-track LP, the third studio album by the Canadian rock band including epic tracks like The Necromancer & The Fountain, gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics inside. The sleeve [EX] has a small seam split to the top and the vinyl appears Near Mint)
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