Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Jun 29 2010
•2h 47m
•Documentary, Music
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
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Geddy Lee
Self
Neil Peart
Self
Alex Lifeson
Self
Sebastian Bach
Self
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