Driven: Rush in the ’90s and “In the End”
Martin Popoff
Apr 2021 · Highbridge Audio · Narrated by Michael Butler Murray
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The conclusion to the definitive biography of the rock 'n' roll kings of the North.
In this conclusion to his trilogy of authoritative books on Canada's most beloved and successful rock band, Martin Popoff takes us through three decades of "life at the top" for Rush's Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Though this era begins with the brisk-selling Roll the Bones and sees throngs of fans sell out international tours, there is also unimaginable tragedy, with Peart losing his daughter and his wife within the space of ten months and, two decades later, succumbing to cancer himself. In between, however, there is a gorgeous and heartbreaking album of reflection and bereavement, as well as a triumphant trip to Brazil, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and—some say surprisingly—the band's first full-blown concept album to close an immense career marked by integrity and idealism.
In this conclusion to his trilogy of authoritative books on Canada's most beloved and successful rock band, Martin Popoff takes us through three decades of "life at the top" for Rush's Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Though this era begins with the brisk-selling Roll the Bones and sees throngs of fans sell out international tours, there is also unimaginable tragedy, with Peart losing his daughter and his wife within the space of ten months and, two decades later, succumbing to cancer himself. In between, however, there is a gorgeous and heartbreaking album of reflection and bereavement, as well as a triumphant trip to Brazil, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and—some say surprisingly—the band's first full-blown concept album to close an immense career marked by integrity and idealism.
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Martin Popoff is the author of approximately ninety books on music, including several on Rush. He has also worked on various projects for Banger Films, including the award-winning Rush documentary Beyond the Lighted Stage. Popoff has published more record reviews in books than anyone in the history of music writing.
Michael Butler Murray is a professional actor, narrator, and musician who has voiced over fifty-five audiobooks. His recorded titles run the spectrum from dramatic to comedic fiction and nonfiction titles varying in topics from the Middle East to understanding your dog's olfactory senses.
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