Top 15 Fun Facts About RUSH band

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1974, composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist, and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through several reconfigurations between 1974 and 1997, achieving international success with their progressive rock sound. Rush’s largest fanbase was in Canada, where the band performed sold-out arena concerts several times throughout their 40-year career.

1)The name “Rush” was suggested by John Rutsey’s brother Bill.

2)Geddy Lee’s real name is Gary Lee Weinrib. His stage name comes from his mother’s pronunciation of his given name – “Geddeleh”

3)Alex Lifeson’s original stage name was “Alex Zivojinovich”. He changed it to “Lifeson” in 1973 prior to the release of the band’s first album.

4)Neil Peart joined Rush in 1974, replacing original drummer John Rutsey.

5)Peart is known for his highly technical drumming style and use of elaborate drum kits. He is rated as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.

6)The band has been awarded 24 gold albums and 14 platinum albums, making them one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

7)Rush has released 19 studio albums, 3 live albums, and 37 singles.

8)The band has sold over 40 million records worldwide.

9)Rush has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and the Juno Awards Hall of Fame.

10)The band’s iconic logo, designed by artist Hugh Syme, features a spiral-tailed “R” inside a circle. The logo has appeared on all of Rush’s album covers since 1981’s Moving Pictures.

11.The band is known for their extensive use of concept albums and allegorical lyrics.

12.Their lyrics often deal with science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy.

13.The band has been cited as an influence by a number of other artists, including Metallica, Nirvana, and Tool.

14.Rush has been awarded 24 gold albums and 14 platinum albums, making them one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

15.The band’s iconic logo, designed by artist Hugh Syme, features a spiral-tailed “R” inside a circle. The logo has appeared on all of Rush’s album covers since 1981’s Moving Pictures.