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"Mobley has written all of this information with a humorous touch and imparts the feeling that he is talking with you, sharing the stories of Rush, rather than just facts. I found myself laughing aloud, smiling, and generally overwhelmed with a joyous feeling while reading all sorts of information about my favorite rock trio." Laura Hinds, MyShelf.com


"The Rush FAQ provides a great overview of this band, as well as offering up the lesser-known band trivia that we have come to expect from the FAQ series in general. It is also a fitting counterpoint to the induction of Rush in the RRHOF, in terms of them finally being deemed "cool" by the rest of the world. No matter what level of Rush fan you are though, there is something for everyone in this new FAQ book." Blinded By Sound

"Rush FAQ is a refreshing read, due in part to the fact that the author, Max Mobley is a self-proclaimed “Rush geek” who not only clearly appreciates the band, he also knows what he is talking about". Screamer Magazine

"This book is a must read for long time Rush fans, like myself, for newcomers who are just starting to appreciate this band, and for anyone interested in the history and evolution of Rock and Roll."  
Melissa Beck, GoodReads.

"This book was a real pleasure to read, and I would suggest keeping this one on hand to use as a reference guide as well. Lots and lots of wonderful information is packed into this one. 
Obviously, I'm gushing just a little over this one, so you know it will get it the gold! Five stars!!"
Julie Whiteley, ClueReview 

Max Mobley's New Book, Rush FAQ,
Available NOW!

The Freedom of Music (Canadian Prog-rock Style)

Rush did not just inspire Max to write a book. . .

Rush FAQ is not your typical band bio. Nor is it a compendium of Rush minutia from their 40 year career. Rush FAQ  is the story of rock and roll as both an escape and a secret hideout.  While mainstream rock fans were (depending on the generation) getting off on Jimmy Page, Joe Strummer, Kurt Cobain, or Billie Joe Armstrong, an entire legion of teenagers had built a shelter from the storms of adolescence via the words and music of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.

Rush’s music defies convention, and their lyrics combine Tolkien-esque themes, steampunk landscapes, and humanity's best hopes and worst fears. This combination has earned the devotion of rock music’s most loyal and diverse fanbase. Rush FAQ celebrates this originality, both the band’s and their fans.

Rush FAQ uses Rush's extensive live work as the catalyst to tell the story. While Donna Halper’s playing “Working Man” from the band’s debut album in 1974 may have launched the Rush rocket, it is their reputation for brilliant live performances, spread word-of-mouth long before the internet, that put that rocket into its decades long orbit.

To write about Rush's four decades of touring is also to write about the evolution of rock and roll technology. From pre-MIDI analog synthesizers to multi-timbral digital workstations; from vintage Gibson double neck guitars to Lifeson’s signature Les Paul—one of the most versatile guitars ever developed; and from cheesy-in-hindsight Simmons drum pads to sleek, fat Roland electronic drum kits, tracing the trajectory of the Rush rocket likewise traces the development of musical sounds and instruments both taken for granted and forgotten.

Rush FAQ’s embrace of the relationship between fans and their favorite band makes it the rock and roll book to read this summer, whether you love Rush, hate Rush, or have no clue to who they are.

Come back soon to catch some exclusive pics found only in the book!

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