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Part one of the definitive biography of Rock ’n’ Roll’s kings of the North … now in paperback!

Includes two full-color photo inserts, with 16 pages of the early days of the band on tour and in the studio.

With extensive, firsthand reflections from Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, as well as from family, friends, and fellow musicians, Anthem: Rush in the ’70s is a pointed and detailed portrait of Canada’s greatest rock ambassadors. The first of three volumes, Anthem puts the band’s catalog, from their self-titled debut to 1978’s Hemispheres (the next volume resumes with the release of Permanent Waves) into both Canadian and general pop culture context and presents the trio of quintessentially dependable, courteous Canucks as generators of incendiary, groundbreaking rock ’n’ roll.

Fighting complacency, provoking thought, and often enraging critics, Rush has been at war with the music industry since 1974, when they were first dismissed as the Led Zeppelin of the north. Anthem, like each volume in this series, celebrates the perseverance of Geddy, Alex, and Neil: three men who maintained their values while operating from a Canadian base, throughout lean years, personal tragedies, and the band’s eventual worldwide success.

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“Popoff provides a comprehensive appreciation of Rush’s music, focusing on its formation in 1968 through the 1970s … This will thrill Rush’s huge fan base.” ― Publishers Weekly

“VERDICT A must for Rush fans and an intriguing examination of how small musical groups coalesce. Also a fitting memorial to drummer Neil Peart, who died this past January.” ― Library Journal

“Popoff (who worked on the Rush documentary, Beyond the Lighted Stage, 2010) charts Rush from their early years playing bars around Ontario up through worldwide success and the creation of their first seven albums.” ― Booklist

“Popoff mainly steps out of the way to allow Rush (as well as their moms) to tell their own story. That storytelling is consistently interesting.” ― Psychobabble

“This 375-page hardcover book paints a fascinating picture of the band's early years, and is easily the most in-depth Rush tome I've read.” ― BraveWords

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Martin Popoff has written more than 80 books, including three on Rush. He has also worked on various projects for Banger Films, including the award-winning Rush documentary, Beyond the Lighted Stage. At approximately 7,900, Popoff has published more record reviews in books than anybody in history.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ ECW Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 375 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1770415688
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1770415683
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 522 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.61 x 3.05 x 22.23 cm
Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Rush Across the Decades
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At approximately 7900 (with over 7000 appearing in his books), Martin has unofficially written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music writing across all genres. Additionally, Martin has penned 75 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock and record collecting. He was Editor in Chief of the now retired Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Canada’s foremost heavy metal publication in print for fourteen years, and has also contributed to Revolver, Guitar World, Goldmine, Record Collector, bravewords.com, lollipop.com and hardradio.com. Martin has been a regular contractor to Banger Films, having worked on the award-winning documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, the eleven-episode Metal Evolution, and the ten-episode Rock Icons, both for VH1 Classic. Martin currently resides in Toronto and can be reached through martinp@inforamp.net or martinpopoff.com.

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JLG
I grew up with these guys in Willowdale Ontario
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2021
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What a great read this was...

It brought back so many memories. I grew up with these guys and went to high school with Alex. In fact, I still chat with Alex to this day every once in awhile. He doesn't live too far from me.

That work ethic that is mentioned so often throughout this book is so true. These guys had energy and devotion to their craft like no one I've ever come across before or since (except for my dad).

The reason why they lasted so long is that they did their thing, their way and to hell with the "fad-du-jour" and what the record company wanted. As a result, their music has stood, and will continue, to stand the test of time.

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J Hernandez
Bought as a present-great book.
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2023
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Bought this as a present and the person who received it has read some other books about the band and told me this one is a very good read.

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Gis A. Bun
Excellent early Rush years
Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2020
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Aside from the brief childhood biographies to the four [including John Rutsey], the beginnings of Rush [but not in name] actually begins in the mid/late 60s.
Some of the "stories" go back and forward a bit where something from Geddy would be said [for example] and then retold by Alex.
There were a few cases where the book's text may have been lifted from one of his other books but not updated because the timeframe sound like it was in the 2010s for an event that took place a few years prior.
An enjoyable book otherwise.
PS - I like the soft cover book's cover more.

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Rob Nykulaik
If you love Rush you need this book!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2020
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For best results read Anthems while listening to all the great music Rush put out in the 70's. The book really takes you back to the early days of Rush, and gives you an inside look at one of the hardest working bands the world has ever seen!!!!
I loved it!!!!

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Rush info at its best!
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2020
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It’s Martin Popoff covering Rush! An insightful and interesting read into the world of Rush. I’ve been a fan since the late 70’s and knew most of the books contents and yet it was a great read!

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Debi Marshall
Great gift for a Rush fan!
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2022
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My husband loved it. It was his Christmas gift.

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Jh
Awesome book!
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2021
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Super detailed amazing read!

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Jim V
Excellent and detailed
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2021
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Excellent detailed account of their beginning, a great read especially for a fan

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Darren Barnes
A must have
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2025
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First heard the band in a friends house (2112) and just loved them from then. Have other books but I just needed to buy the Trilogy (Limelight & Driven). A thoroughly enjoyable read and should be included in every fans library

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Reviewed in Sweden on July 30, 2025
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The Product is just high quality, I will buy more Rush staff

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Wili1
A must for Rush fans and those going into the music business
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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Excellent book. Many interviews from people who had never been interviewed before. Great insight on the music business and the intelligent way they continued to make their own music and not follow the label’s advice, adulterating their vision. Explanation of the albums in the ‘70’s and honest insight into grueling touring. Their professional attitudes and lack of excess drinking and drug use. There is mention of marijuana and hash use, but that’s considered legal in many state (not federally) now. They don’t want to appear on stage and embarrass themselves with a shoddy performance. Descriptions on being an opening act for many bands and their drug/alcohol use, to being headliners. Frank interviews from many affiliated persons sometimes good, others negative. This is the REAL LIFE of a rock and roll group. Some reviews find this to be negative, but it’s honest and the biggest point is that they strive to be their best when performing for huge or small crowds. They do get a bit worn out at the end of a long tour with few days off, driving a few hundred or more miles after the show to the next venue. And the show must go on.. not “calling in sick” as they would let down thousands of fans. Only cancelling, say, when Geddy lost his voice. Pratt drumming with a puke bucket to the side of his drum kit, hoping not to throw up until the song was over and the lights went out. Geddy playing while sick. Not much is mentioned about Alex, the least celebrated member of the band, but he contributes to the book in interviews.
My only gripes are that at times, it’s difficult to tell who is saying what in the written interviews. You really have to pay attention to the subtle shifts in the interviews as there are many people who were interviewed. Also, though the book seems hard bound and has a faux black leather cover, the gold embossed secondary title and spine Wears off rapidly. I noticed it after 3 readings. Perhaps, if important to you, a book cover could be made... like we did in school when we had 50 pounds of books and related homework!
Limelight is the next book “rush in the ‘80s. I can’t wait to read it! And a new book is sold on �鶹�� as pre-orders for Spring Maybe winter’s end) the title escapes me right now.
Overall, this is an awesome book. Some of the few photos seem to be new too.

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Palo
Best collection!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 16, 2021
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I was just hooked on this series of books. I started backwards with the book Driven. This is my last and as excellent as the next books. Only a little expensive for those who buy in Brazil, but reading is excellent. Only problem is you'll probably want to buy the other two!

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Rudy Burke
Love RUSH
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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Just started the book. I have been a RUSH fan since 14 ( I'm now 60 ,so a fan for life )
I am looking forward to reading it. So far( in 23 pages ) it covers alot of the same things in Geddy's book about family (not so deep though). Can't wait to get to the parts about the band. The 70's were my era 😀

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