Dreamers & Misfits: The Definitive Book About Rush Fans

by Alexander Hellene

There Is Nothing Average About the Average Rush Fan! Rush, the legendary Canadian progressive rock trio, has a legion of devoted fans. But what is it about the band that inspires such a loyal and dedicated fan base? And what is it about these fans that has created this powerful bond between artist and audience? The story of these fans has never been told . . . until now. - Exclusive interviews, including Donna Halper, the woman who broke Rush in the United States, and Ed Stenger, proprietor of RushIsABand.com, one of the biggest Rush fan sites on the internet. - Detailed survey results illuminating what makes hundreds of Rush fans tick - An exploration of the interest, politics, faith, and philosophy of the millions of people across the globe who find meaning in the music and lyrics of Rush - In-depth fan profiles, where Rush fans tell their stories about what this band means to them - Concert memories, personal anecdotes, and fan favorite songs and albums Dreamers and Misfits presents a celebration of Rush's music and the fans who inspired and propelled the band to such dizzying heights. One things is there is nothing "average" about the average Rush fan.

380 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2020

About the author

Alexander Hellene is either a Renaissance man or a dilettante, depending on whom you ask. A musician, athlete, artist, and law school graduate, Alexander has always been attracted to fantastical tales, since they tend to do a better job of explaining how the world works than just about anything else.