Driven, Martin Popoff
Driven, Martin Popoff
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Driven
Rush in the ’90s and “In the End”

Author: Martin Popoff

Narrator: Michael Butler Murray

Unabridged: 13 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/27/2021


Synopsis

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.

About Martin Popoff

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-approximately 7,900-than anyone in the history of music writing. He lives in Ontario, Canada.


Reviews

Goodreads review by David

Nice final volume on the career of Rush in the 1990's until the bands ending following the tragic passing of Neil Peart in 2020. Would have been nice to see more personal photos instead of repetitive stock concert photos and more emphasis on the band as people instead of long minutiae on each album'......more

Goodreads review by Clint

Kevin "Caveman" Shirley, engineer for the Counterparts album said: I wanted to get rid of Alex's effects; I wanted to get rid of all of that stuff that smacked of Flock of Seagulls to me. Alex Lifeson recalls producer Nick Raskulinecz's direction for the Snakes & Arrows album: You guys forget who you a......more

Goodreads review by Ross

As a fan I enjoyed this last book in the series. I read the others in 2022. Very detailed, almost too much at times, and with a sad ending of course. Extremely thoroughly researched and written.......more