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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

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.

Rush 1974
Fly by Night 1975
Caress of Steel 1975
2112 1976
All the World's a Stage 1976, live
A Farewell to Kings 1977
Archives 1978, compilation
Hemispheres 1978
Rush through Time 1978, rare compilation from Holland
Permanent Waves 1980
Moving Pictures 1981
Exit... Stage Left 1981, live
Signals 1982
Grace Under Pressure 1984
Power Windows 1985
Hold Your Fire 1987
A Show of Hands 1989, live
Presto 1989
Chronicles 1990, compilation
Roll the Bones 1991
Counterparts 1993
Test for Echo 1996
Retrospective I 1997, compilation
Retrospective II 1997, compilation
Different Stage . Live 1998, live
Vapor Trails 2002
The Spirit of Radio 2003, compilation
Rush in Rio 2003, live
Feedback 2004, EP
R30: 30th Anniversery World Tour 2005, live
Grace Under Pressure Tour 2006, live
Snakes and Arrows 2007
Gold 2006, compilation
Snakes & Arrows Live 2008, live
Retrospective III 2009, compilation

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.

Rush News

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Rush Tour Dates Apr 16, 2010 @ 9:56 pm | delete

For more Rush 2010 Tour Dates info, check out http://www.rushconcertdates.com

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PaxLamprey Mar 8, 2009 @ 9:30 pm | in reply to charlie | delete

Very embarrassing. Thanks for pointing that out.

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charlie Mar 8, 2009 @ 4:07 pm | delete

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

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Deeringboy Feb 23, 2008 @ 11:10 pm | delete

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

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