Martin Popoff is the author of 85 books on music, including four previous titles on Rush. He has also worked on various documentaries for Banger Films, including the award-winning Rush documentary Beyond the Lighted Stage. Popoff has more record reviews published in books than anybody in the history of music writing. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
“Music critic Martin Popoff delivers an excellent follow-up to his
recent Anthem: Rush in the ’70s … Die-hard Rush fans will devour
this fascinating deep-dive into the band’s musically controversial
decade.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Popoff’s treasure trove of enlightening and entertaining glimpses
into the workings of three complex individuals combined into a
cohesive unit will appeal to anyone with even a casual interest in
Rush … readers will eagerly await the conclusion of this impressive
endeavor.” — Library Journal
“One of the keys to success in making this book an interesting read
is the interviews conducted with key personnel … As the
opportunities to celebrate Rush’s catalogue are getting more and
more rare, this book is a must.” — Sonic Perspectives
“Whether it’s nostalgia you’re after, or pure curiosity, Limelight:
Rush in the ’80s will make for an excellent addition to your
bookshelf.” — Spill Magazine
“Lucky for the reader, Popoff is a stone-cold Rush fan. This is
what makes these Rush books, beyond all the many others he has
authored, especially wonderful … Limelight: Rush in the ’80s is for
the die-hard Rush fanatic and the casual fan alike. Not that
anybody should have any doubt, but Martin Popoff delivers once
again.” — VintageRock.com
“It’s top quality in terms of presentation and as predicted this
well-appointed hard-cover matches the look and style of Anthem … I
love Rush and I love this book, and you will too.” —
Metal-Rules.com
“… a book that really lays out in detail what the Synth years were
like for Rush … ” — PyKorry blog
“Limelight: Rush in the ’80s is as densely packed and quote-heavy
as its predecessor, taking a broad and deep look at a decade of
great changes and great success for the band.” — The Oakland
Press
“Popoff writes as a fan, but never goes ‘fanboy,’ covering the
great, good, and not so memorable music the band made during the
course of the 80's … Recommended for any fan of the band and
already looking forward to Rush in the 90’s!” — Get Ready to Rock
blog
“Straight from all the sources that matter, the book reads as an
oral biography. Swaths of paragraphs are conversational and
anecdotal, putting you in the room, on the stage, and in the
mindset of unfolding events. What’s not to love? Whether you’re a
fan or not.” — The Aquarian
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