Originally formed in 1968 with Alex Lifeson, Jeff Jones and John Rutsey. Jeff Jones being replaced only a month or so later by Geddy Lee. The Trio started writing their first album and it was released in 1974. John Rutsey soon became ill shortly after the release of the album, just before the start of the tour he dropped out of the band. Neil Peart officially replaced him as the drummer in 1974 and also set upon himself the task of primary lyricist. With Peart's electric lyrical motifs of fantasy, science fiction and libertarian philosophy aswell as astounding musical virtuosity and complex rhythms. Rush make for an amazing ensemble. Each of their releases boasts a shattering classic, and over their Thirty year career, each member has proved himself to be a master of his respective instrument.
Rush’s history can be split into four phases, each with a distinct feel and style to their music, and containing four releases (three studio albums and a live album). Their first phase was during the mid-seventies, when the band began as a blues-rock outfit with a similar soun...more
