In the summer of 2004, with 20 gold albums to their credit, Rush embarked on a celebratory 30th Anniversary World Tour, which carried them to nine countries to perform 57 shows in front of more than half a million fans. Between shows, Peart travelled by motorcycle, riding 21,000 miles of back roads and highways in North America and Europe, to Appalachian hamlets, Western deserts, Scottish castles, and Alpine passes.The inner workings of the tour, the people Peart works with and the people he meets, the roads and stages and ever-changing scenery - all flow into an irresistible story that begins with a 2000-mile ride from Los Angeles to Nashville, where the concert tour begins. From beginning to end, "Roadshow" is a compelling and rewarding read, as Neil carries the reader along on each day's ride, and through each night's show. The story vividly illuminates the life of a touring musician, the adventures of a passionate traveller, and the heart and mind of a masterly writer.
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