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- 'Moving Pictures' (1981) Whether you stand by the band’s classic ‘70s period or anything that followed, there's very little dissension regarding Moving Pictures, which melds art-rock invention with mainstream appeal.
- '2112' (1976) The paradigm-shifting 2112 finally broke the band, even though it contradicted commercial common sense with the side-long, seven-part title suite that marries far-flung science fiction, Objectivist philosophy and mind-blowing musical progression.
- 'Fly by Night' (1975) On the band's second album, founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson welcomed new drummer (and formidable lyricist) Neil Peart into the fold.
- 'Permanent Waves' (1980) Rush confidently turning the page on the ‘70s to embrace the new decade, essentially asking themselves: Now what? The result is a fluid album that relentlessly explores new musical highways, from the persistently cerebral but remarkably radio-friendly songs like "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill" to side-by-side prog masterpieces like "Jacob’s Ladder" and "Natural Science."
John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's 1974 debut album, but left shortly after its release due to health problems which limited his ability to tour with the band.
Jan 12, 2024 · The reason why the drummer John Rutsey was fired from Rush. The final performance of John Rutsey as a member of Rush happened on July 25, 1974 at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario, Canada. He was fired from the band especially due to the concern with his health, since he was diabetic and was drinking a lot on tour.
Sep 14, 2016 · John Rutsey was the founding drummer for Canadian band Rush, but left after the first album because of musical differences and health concerns.
May 6, 2020 · John Rutsey was a member of the group between 1968 and 1974, performing on the 1974 self-titled Rush debut. He died in 2008 aged 55 of an apparent heart attack, related to complications...
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Feb 21, 2022 · As explained by Ultimate Classic Rock, when formed in 1968 the band's drummer was John Rutsey, a childhood friend of Alex Lifeson. Rutsey was the band's timekeeper until 1974, co-wrote their debut single and played on the band's first record, which included the band's first breakthrough hit with "Working Man." According to Geddy Lee, Rutsey ...
Mar 1, 2016 · Rush released their self-titled debut with early drummer John Rutsey on March 1, 1974.
