RUSH Through The Eras. Videos, music, discography, literature and more
Yes, RUSH is older than me (OK not by much) however, this is a band I worship. Every era of RUSH music is astounding in it's own right. This is a band that you cannot choose a member that is more talented than the other.
This lens focuses on everything RUSH. Span the decades through RUSH music, discography, videos, photos and so much more!
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Official RUSH Links
- RUSH - Official Website
- Welcome to the official RUSH website.
- Welcome to Neil Peart's Official Website
- Neil Peart's Official Website
Rush at a Glance
Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their current form when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first U.S. tour.
Since the release of the band's self-titled debut album in March 1974, Rush has become known for the instrumental skills of its members, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and libertarian philosophy, as well as addressing humanitarian, social, emotional, and environmental concerns.
Musically, Rush's style has evolved over the years, beginning in the vein of blues-inspired heavy metal on their first albums, then encompassing hard rock, progressive rock, and a period dominated by synthesizers. They have influenced various musical artists, including Metallica,Austin Chronicle Music [http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/review?oid=oid%3A218424 Rush's 30th Anniversary Tour], Accessed 16 August 2006 Geddy Lee and His Influence on Progressive Metal Music, Articlebase, 19 Aprril 2008. Accessed 7 July 2008 and The Smashing PumpkinsCNN.com Rush profile Accessed 17 August 2006 as well as progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Primus, and Symphony X. FAQ. Symphony X Official website. Accessed: 16 August 2006.
Rush has won a number of Juno Awards, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994. Over their careers, the members of Rush have been acknowledged as some of the most proficient players on their respective instruments, with each band member winning several awards in magazine readers' polls. As a group, Rush possesses 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records.[http://www.neosoul.com/riaa/faq.html Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Albums 1955-1996 and subsequent RIAA certifications] According to the RIAA, Rush's sales statistics also place them fourth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band. Rush also ranks 79th in U.S. album sales with 25 million units. RIAA Website Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units. The band's most recent tour, an intercontinental promotion for Snakes & Arrows ended on July 24, 2008 in Noblesville, Indiana.Rush tour schedule. Official Rush Website.
On May 9, 1996, all three members of the band were made Officers of the Order of Canada. The trio was the first rock band to be so honored, as a group."Rush highlights". MapleMusic (accessed May 23, 2007).
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RUSH 1974-1976 Discography On Amazon
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A Brief History Of Rush
Scrambling Around The Members To Create The Greatest Rock Band In History
John Rutsey played drums until 1974. Due to diabetes he quit the band and became a bodybuilder
Jeff Jones - lead vocals and bass for one month in the summer of 1969
Lindy Young - Keyboards, rhythm guitars, and backup vocals from Jan to July 1969
Joe Perna - Lead vocals and bass from Jan - July 1969
Mitch Bossi - Rhythm guitars and backup vocals from Feb to May 1971
Figuring Out The Band Name
The Projection: Spring 1968 - August 1968
Rush: August 1968 - January 1969
Hadrian: January 1969 - July 1969
Rush: February 1971 - Present
The Rush lineup was finalized in 1974 with the current lineup
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Geddy Lee
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No one has inspired me quite like Geddy Lee. I am only 30 years old, yet I have been a fan nearly my entire life. As a budding bass player in the early 90's, Geddy Lee inspired a style of bass playing that is pure and amazing! Have A Website,...
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Neil Peart
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Neil Peart (pronounced Peert) remains the most versatile progressive drummer of this generation. He has influenced many and will continue for generations. Amazing author, songwriter, lyricist and one half of the most amazing rhythm section in rock an...
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Alex Lifeson
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Over 30 years and still going, Canadian trio rock group RUSH has been my biggest music inspiration and, as a guitarist, Alex Lifeson's colorful textures of sound and chord progressions has influenced my playing, not only as a player, but how I write...
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Neil Peart
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Neil Peart (pronounced Peert) remains the most versatile progressive drummer of this generation. He has influenced many and will continue for generations. Amazing author, songwriter, lyricist and one half of the most amazing rhythm section in rock an...
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Geddy Lee
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No one has inspired me quite like Geddy Lee. I am only 30 years old, yet I have been a fan nearly my entire life. As a budding bass player in the early 90's, Geddy Lee inspired a style of bass playing that is pure and amazing! Have A Website,...
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Geddy Lee
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The first time I heard Rush had to be around 1980, when Moving Pictures came out. I had started playing bass about a year or two before, and Geddy Lee's playing on "YYZ" blew me away. Still does. Since then, I've bought ev...
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Geddy Lee
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Geddy Lee hardly needs introduction. Geddy is best known as the bassist, vocalist, and keyboardist for Rush, a band he joined in 1968 with friend and current bandmate Alex Lifeson. Rush recently released their eighteenth studio album, Snak...
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- Power Windows...A Tribute To RUSH
- The most comprehensive Rush site available, offering complete listings of news, discography, lyrics, tourdates with setlists, tourbooks and other transcripts, Rush inspirations, Rush inspired works including references in pop culture, Rush album art wallpaper, Winamp skins, crossword puzzles, plus a
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- Albums, CD's, T-Shirts, Guitar Tab Books, Rush Literature, DVD's and More
- www.2112.net
- Welcome to www.2112.net! Please read Janis Ian's article and follow up on downloading music and how it affects the entertainment industry, and tell your elected representatives how you feel!
- The Rush Forum (Snakes and Arrows Tour 2007)
- Meet and talk to fellow Rush fans, discuss new album projects, learn of upcoming tours, Rush lyrics, and much more.
- The Ultimate Rush Tribute Band 2112
- 2112 Rush Tribute Band
- Rush by Limelight
- Winning tribute band for RUSHCON 4 and RUSHCON 7 !!!
- Rush Tribute Band - Vapor Trails
- Rush Tribute Band Website. To Book Vapor Trails - Contact Steve Longo%uFFFD
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Quick, what do you think of Rush?
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- ballison ballison Oct 1, 2009 @ 7:41 pm
- When will they tour again? I missed seeing them this summer!
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- CleanerLife CleanerLife Dec 2, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
- I became a Rush fan when I first heard Tom Sawyer, but I think I favor their older work. I had 2112 on vinyl, and it remains one of the most incredible albums I've ever heard.
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- CleanerLife CleanerLife Dec 2, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
- I became a Rush fan when I first heard Tom Sawyer, but I think I favor their older work. I had 2112 on vinyl, and it remains one of the most incredible albums I've ever heard.
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- The_Daz The_Daz Oct 31, 2008 @ 5:55 am
- Best band ever.....!
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- Squidster Squidster Jul 3, 2008 @ 6:48 am
- One of my all-time favorite tracks is "Limelight", which also shines on all your work! Congratulations on becoming a Giant! Well deserved!
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- poddys poddys Apr 22, 2008 @ 9:49 am
- Really nice lens, hope you get the photos back. I think photobucket might be blocking photos that are displayed on other sites because it uses their bandwidth.
I have lensrolled this into my PFM lens. I will be adding more rock bands later when I get time as well.
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- rms rms Mar 28, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
- You've done a wonderful tribute lens for an awesome group. Thank you for adding it to the Our Favorite Squidoo Lenses group!
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- Retro_Loco Retro_Loco Jan 23, 2008 @ 1:33 am
- Another great lens created by you!!! Rush is awesome...I started listening to Rush in '81.
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- TestForEcho TestForEcho Jan 11, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
- Took me awhile to get here...sorry! Thanks for featuring my lens here on yours. Excellent lens! Nice pics too. 5 stars!
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- genglo genglo Sep 17, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
- Fantastic lens! I'm a huge Rush fan from the 70's :)
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