Rush, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rush, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been officially announced, and Rush, Public Enemy, Heart and Randy Newman all made the cut. Donna Summer and blues guitarist Albert King will be inducted posthumously. Band and artists are eligible for inclusion 25 years after their first release....  read more

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John Cusack to Star in Rush Limbaugh Biopic

John Cusack to Star in Rush Limbaugh Biopic

Though he’s long been an outspoken defender of the left, John Cusack will reportedly star as Rush Limbaugh in a biopic about the polarizing conservative radio host. The film will be called, simply, Rush, and Cusack and director Betty Thomas (28 Days, I Spy, John Tucker Must Die) are currently putting the finishing touches on a script with hopes to begin shooting next year....  read more

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2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

Rush, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Public Enemy, Randy Newman, Kraftwerk, Blues Band, Paul Butterfield, N.W.A among nominees.   read more

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15 Great Instrumental Tracks By Vocal Bands

15 Great Instrumental Tracks By Vocal Bands

Every once in a while, a band will produce a memorable instrumental that stands out among its songs. Here are 15 great examples of artists keeping their mouths shut and letting their instruments do the talking.  read more

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Musician Fans of All 30 MLB Teams Talk Baseball

Musician Fans of All 30 MLB Teams Talk Baseball

Paste rounded up at least one musician for every ballclub—from The Decemberists (Cubs) to Rush (Blue Jays), Randy Newman (Dodgers) to The Hold Steady (Twins) in search of what draws these musicians to devote themselves to America's past time.  read more

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Rolling Stones, Rush and Nirvana Receive iPad Apps

Rolling Stones, Rush and Nirvana Receive iPad Apps

Universal Music Group is reviving classic albums with brand new iPad apps....  read more

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Twenty More Ridiculously Literal Album Covers

Twenty More Ridiculously Literal Album Covers

From green onions to sailin' shoes, guys named Hurley to guys digging chicks, these album covers are nothing if not literal...  read more

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Moogy Blues: Ten Quintessential Moog Songs

Moogy Blues: Ten Quintessential Moog Songs

It’s no secret that here at Paste, we love ourselves some moog. (Pronounced “mohwg,” not “moo-g.”) And why not? It’s one of those super-versatile instruments that has endured for decades, by dint of its one-of-a-kind sound and some unique applications that stretch beyond just prog-rock. The Decemberists are probably the most recent moogsters who come immediately to mind at the mention of this ubiquitous synthesizer, but the instrument has been in use for more than four decades’ worth of pop, rock and prog. For your consideration, then: The ten quintessential songs featuring moog lines, guaranteed to have you scrambling to...  read more

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The 9 Greatest Rush Songs

The 9 Greatest Rush Songs

Last month, we invited the ultimate Canadian power trio perform in our office. Update: They haven't said no!  read more

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Rush Doc Wins Tribeca Audience Award, Paste Re-Invites Rush to Perform at Paste

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It’s no secret that Paste (especially managing editor, Nick Marino) loves Rush. So it goes without saying that we’re thrilled to hear the documentary chronicling the band, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, snagged this year’s Tribeca Audience Award....  read more

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