'The hardest working band in showbiz' is a nice description of the Canadian trio Rush. To perfect their symphonic and melodic sound, the members sometimes literally have to play with hands and feet. An archive recording of the song Xanadu shows band member Geddy Lee at one point playing bass (with his hands) and keys (with his feet) and singing at the same time, while drummer Neil Peart single-handedly
… next to his drums, a complete classical percussion section for takes into account. In 2004, the group celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with a world tour. This DVD recording of the concert in Frankfurt shows that there is no slowing down yet. It will be played for over two hours, drawing on the entire oeuvre (still with a lot of hands and footwork). Covers from The Who and The Yardbirds, among others, also seem a bit superfluous, but hey, it's a party. The second DVD offers archival recordings and interviews over the years. (MR)more
