About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 57. Chapters: Anthem Records albums, Anthem Records artists, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, 2112, Signals, Kim Mitchell, Queensryche, Hemispheres, Rush, Snakes & Arrows, Anthem Records discography, Moving Pictures, Bob and Doug McKenzie, Spoons, Permanent Waves, Ian Thomas, Bob Segarini, Caress of Steel, Power Windows, Grace Under Pressure, Vapor Trails, Fly by Night, Presto, Spinnerette, Max Webster, A Farewell to Kings, Hold Your Fire, Malcolm Burn, The Great White North, Moe Koffman, Roll the Bones, Test for Echo, Clockwork Angels, Images in Vogue, Counterparts, Victor, Mendelson Joe, Coney Hatch, Boys Brigade, B. B. Gabor, High Class in Borrowed Shoes, A Million Vacations, Universal Juveniles, Mutiny Up My Sleeve, Wireless, BB Gabor. Excerpt: Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Toronto neighbourhood of Willowdale. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their current form when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Since the release of the band's self-titled debut album in March 1974, Rush has become known for its musicianship, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy, as well as addressing humanitarian, social, emotional, and environmental concerns. Rush's music style has changed over the years, beginning with blues-inspired heavy metal on their first album, then encompassing hard rock, progressive rock, and a period with heavy use of synthesizers. They have been cited as an influence by various musical artists, including Metallica, Primus, Rage Against the Ma...
