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With more than 40 million records sold worldwide and countless sold-out tours, Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart – is not only one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, but remains one of the most popular. The RIAA has certified Rush for the third most consecutive gold/platinum studio albums by a rock band, topped only by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Rush’s vast catalog includes such classics as 1974’s self-titled debut, 1976’s “2112,” 1981’s “MOVING PICTURES,” 1996’s “TEST FOR ECHO,” and 2002’s “VAPOR TRAILS.” Rush’s most recent studio album, 2007’s “SNAKES & ARROWS,” debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200, marking the band’s highest chart debut since 1993, as well as their eleventh top 10 album in the U.S. In addition to their commercial success, Rush has also been recognized with a number of Juno Awards and multiple Grammy nominations, including one for the acclaimed documentary “Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage” at this year’s gala event. Enjoying a recent pop culture renaissance, Rush made a rare television appearance - their first in over 30 years - on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” and a memorable cameo in the film “I Love You, Man.” A career-chronicling Rolling Stone feature summed up the renowned rock trio’s continuing artistic vitality by observing, “Its true that Rush doesn’t mean today what it did in’76 or even ’96. It may mean more.”

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Residents in the home town of Neil Peart have overwhelmingly voted in favor of naming a local pavilion after the late Rush drummer. The newly titled Neil Peart Pavilion is located in the Port Dalhousie area of St. Catharine’s, Ontario, and stands not far from the location that inspired the lyrics for the 1975 Rush … Continue reading Neil Peart Gets Pavilion Named After Him Near Site that Inspired Rush Lyrics →
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Classic rockers took to social media Friday afternoon to share their condolences and memories of Neil Peart, following the news of his death. The much-admired and highly influential Rush drummer and lyricist succumbed to brain cancer on Tuesday, January 7th at the age of 67. Scott Ian (Anthrax) Brian Wilson Kirk Hammett (Metallica) Fellow Canadian … Continue reading Rockers Pay Tribute to Neil Peart on Social Media →
Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67

Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died Tuesday, January 7th at the age of 67. The news was confirmed Friday afternoon in a statement posted to the band’s official Twitter page. “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and … Continue reading Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 →