Rush (band)
Rush Rush in concert in Milan in 2004 (L–R) Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart Background information Origin Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Genres Progressive rock [1] [2] hard rock [3] [4] [5] heavy metal [3] Years active 1968–2018 Labels Moon Mercury [6] Anthem Vertigo Atlantic Roadrunner Website rush.com Past members Alex Lifeson John Rutsey (deceased) Geddy Lee Jeff Jones Neil Peart Rush was a Canadian rock band made up of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, lyrics). Formed in 1968, the band went through several configurations until arriving at its longest and most popular line-up when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first tour of the United States. Rush is known for its musicianship, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and p...