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
- 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 on YouTube
Rush Flickr Photos
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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
Neil Peart, November 3, 1978 - Victoria Memorial Arena, Tour of the Hemispheres
Alex Lifeson, November 3, 1978 - Victoria Memorial Arena, Tour of the Hemisphere...
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Rush ~ Geddy Lee '79
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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PaxLamprey wrote...
in reply to charlie Very embarrassing. Thanks for pointing that out.
Posted March 08, 2009
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).
Posted March 08, 2009
Deeringboy wrote...
hey man, I love Rush too. Great Canadian band. High 5 for you and a lensroll.
Posted February 23, 2008
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