Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968. The original line‑up featured guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist/vocalist Jeff Jones, who was replaced shortly afterward by Geddy Lee. Over the next six years the band underwent several line‑up changes before arriving at its classic power‑trio formation with the addition of drummer Neil Peart in July 1974, replacing Rutsey four months after the release of their self‑titled debut album. The line‑up of Lifeson, Lee and Peart remained unchanged for the rest of the band’s initial run until 2015, when Peart retired from music. In 2018, Lifeson confirmed that Rush had disbanded, citing Peart’s health issues. After Peart’s death in 2020, Lifeson and Lee continued to collaborate occasionally. In October 2025, they announced a 2026–2027 reunion tour as Rush, with Anika Nilles on drums and Loren Gold as keyboardist. Rush is known for its virtuosic musicianship, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical themes, often drawing on science fiction, fantasy and philosophy. Their musical style evolved significantly over the decades: beginning with blues‑inspired hard rock, shifting into progressive rock, moving through a synthesizer‑heavy period in the 1980s, and later returning to a more guitar‑driven sound. The members of Rush have long been regarded as among the most proficient players on their respective instruments, frequently topping readers’ polls in music magazines. As of 2024, Rush ranks 90th in the United States with 26 million albums sold, while industry estimates place their worldwide sales at over 42 million. They have earned 14 platinum and 3 multi‑platinum albums in the US, and 17 platinum albums in Canada.
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