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The nearly immortal progressive rock band.

Rush is a Canadian rock band comprising bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.

Rush was formed in the summer of 1968, in the neighborhood of Willowdale in Toronto, Ontario, by Lifeson, Lee, and John Rutsey. Peart replaced Rutsey on drums in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first U.S. tour, to complete the present lineup.

Since the release of the band's self-titled debut album in 1974 Rush has become known for the instrumental virtuosity of its members, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and individualist libertarian philosophy, as well as addressing humanitarian and environmental concerns. (Wikipedia, 2007)

Quick Facts 

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  • Rush boasts 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records, making them one of the best-selling rock bands in history. (Wikipedia, 2007)
  • Rush ranks 78th in U.S. album sales according to the RIAA with sales of 24.5 million units. (Wikipedia, 2007)
  • Rush has inspired such bands as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, The Tragically Hip, Smashing Pumpkins, Primus, Queensryche, Metallica, Dream Theater, Symphony X, and many more. (Rush Hall of Fame Petition, Wikipedia, 2007)
  • Rush's lineup has remained unchanged since their first major tour in 1974. (Rush Hall of Fame Petition, 2007)
  • Geddy Lee was born Gary Lee Weinrib on July 29, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Alex Lifeson was born Alexander Zivojinovich on August 27, 1953, in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Neil Peart was born Neil Ellwood Peart on September 12, 1952 in Hagersville, Ontario.
  • Rush has opened for such groups as Kiss and Aerosmith.
  • Lee, Lifeson, and Peart are all Officers of the Order of Canada, the first rock musicians so honored. (Wikipedia, 2007)

Discography 

List of Rush ablums

In order of release date.
  1. Rush 1974
  2. Fly by Night 1975
  3. Caress of Steel 1975
  4. 2112 1976
  5. All the World's a Stage 1976, live
  6. A Farewell to Kings 1977
  7. Archives 1978, compilation
  8. Hemispheres 1978
  9. Rush through Time 1978, rare compilation from Holland
  10. Permanent Waves 1980
  11. Moving Pictures 1981
  12. Exit... Stage Left 1981, live
  13. Signals 1982
  14. Grace Under Pressure 1984
  15. Power Windows 1985
  16. Hold Your Fire 1987
  17. A Show of Hands 1989, live
  18. Presto 1989
  19. Chronicles 1990, compilation
  20. Roll the Bones 1991
  21. Counterparts 1993
  22. Test for Echo 1996
  23. Retrospective I 1997, compilation
  24. Retrospective II 1997, compilation
  25. Different Stage . Live 1998, live
  26. Vapor Trails 2002
  27. The Spirit of Radio 2003, compilation
  28. Rush in Rio 2003, live
  29. Feedback 2004, EP
  30. R30: 30th Anniversery World Tour 2005, live
  31. Grace Under Pressure Tour 2006, live
  32. Snakes and Arrows 2007
  33. Gold 2006, compilation
  34. Snakes & Arrows Live 2008, live
  35. Retrospective III 2009, compilation

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Rush - March 27, 1980 - Memorial Arena. Victoria, Permanent Waves Tour

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Geddy Lee, November 3, 1978 - Victoria Memorial Arena, Tour of the Hemispheres

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Neil Peart, November 3, 1978 - Victoria Memorial Arena, Tour of the Hemispheres

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Alex Lifeson, November 3, 1978 - Victoria Memorial Arena, Tour of the Hemisphere...

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Rush ~ Geddy Lee '79

Rush in Amarillo, Texas by kafkan

Rush Links 

For research, background, and fun

Rush.com
Official website.
The Rush Hall of Fame Campaign
An online petition to get Rush into the Hall of Fame.
Cygnus-X1.Net - A Tribute to Rush
An excellent fan site. Lots of info, pics, and interaction.
Portal:Rush (band)
The Wikipedia gateway to lots of Rush information.
Rolling Stone: Rush
From the magazine that seems to hate all of bands I love.
Rush Covers
A nearly complete list of Rush album covers.

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PaxLamprey wrote...

in reply to charlie Very embarrassing. Thanks for pointing that out.

ReplyPosted March 08, 2009

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charlie wrote

Glad to see Rush fans on the web. However, you are missing one of the big albums in your list: Moving Pictures (1981).

Reply Posted March 08, 2009

Deeringboy wrote...

hey man, I love Rush too. Great Canadian band. High 5 for you and a lensroll.

ReplyPosted February 23, 2008

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