By 1993, alternative rock had arrived in a big way, and surprisingly, Canadian veterans Rush were game, releasing their most honest and organic rock & roll record in over a decade with Counterparts…
Rüdiger Oppermann grew up in the Palatinate. He received a classical education in piano and cello, besides playing electric guitar in a blues band. In 1973 he heard Alan Stivell, who motivated him to play the Celtic harp. In 1974 he had his first public appearance with a - self-built - harp. After school, he completed his studies as a social worker. He then traveled through Africa for a year in 1975/1976. By his own admission, this time has fundamentally determined his future life.