SESAC Signs RUSH
February 13, 2007, 17 years ago
SESAC, the nation’s fastest growing performing rights organization, has signed legendary rock group, RUSH for U.S. representation. One of the music world’s most successful and revered rock bands, Rush has been a mainstay on rock stations for more than three decades accumulating multiple platinum and an astonishing 24 gold albums. The band has also dominated the radio airwaves with such smash singles as perennial favorites 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Closer To The Heart'. With a live show matched by few in the industry, Rush has also established themselves as one of the most popular touring bands ever.
“SESAC couldn’t be more excited to sign Rush to our incredible roster of affiliates,” says Pat Collins, President/COO, SESAC. “ Rush is a truly iconic band that continues to create incredible music and entertain hundreds of thousands of fans at their live concert events so signing an act of their stature is a thrill. We are honored to have Rush in the SESAC family.”“Signing with SESAC was a natural for Rush,” says SRO Management’s VP, Pegi Cecconi. “SESAC represents some incredible artists so the band knew they would be in great hands and feel honored to be part of an amazing team.”
Among rock music’s most popular and celebrated acts, Rush has been a recording and touring band for over 30 years. The group, which consists of bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart, are currently in the studio working on a brand new project set for a Spring ’07 release.
