Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, 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 U.S. tour.

Since the release of the band's self-titled debut album in March 1974, Rush has become known for the instrumental skills of its members, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and libertarian philosophy, as well as addressing humanitarian, social, emotional, and environmental concerns.

Musically, Rush's style has evolved over the years, beginning in the vein of blues-inspired heavy metal on their first albums, then encompassing hard rock, progressive rock, and a period dominated by synthesizers. They have influenced various musical artists, including Metallica, The Smashing Pumpkins and Primus, as well as progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X.

Rush has won a number of Juno Awards, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994. Over the course of their careers, the individual members of Rush have been acknowledged as being some of the most proficient players on their respective instruments, with each band member winning several awards in magazine readers' polls. As a group, Rush possesses 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records. According to the RIAA, Rush's sales statistics place them fourth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band. Rush also ranks 78th in U.S. album sales with 25 million units. Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units. The band recently finished promoting their latest album, Snakes & Arrows with an intercontinental tour. The second leg began in San Juan, Puerto Rico on April 11, and ended on July 24, 2008 in Noblesville, Indiana.

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This band is amazing. I started listening to their music a while ago. Their Drummer, Neil Peart is also my idol and was also the reason I started drumming. So I guess this band is pretty influential to me.

So yeah. Discuss/thoughts/opinions on this band.

Listening to Force Ten right now, actually. Great band. Read Neil Pearts book, Ghost Rider. Kind of sad, but a great book. They're all three incredibly smart. I love their music.

I downloaded their discography not to long ago, still working my way through it. They are definatley one of my favorites.

Was actually thinking about getting that book before, might consider buying it then. But yeah, all three of them are quite intelligent.

This is a killer band. Great musicianship. They deserve so much more radio play since they created their own style of rock, IMO.

What, progressive rock? No they didn't. Try Pink Floyd's "A Saucerfull of Secrets", or Queen's "Queen II". And others.

Oh, yes, I first listened to Rush about 10 years ago. Always liked them, they sound so unique, and they're all great musicians.

My favourite song of theirs is A Passage To Bangkok, or Subdivisions.
I can't say much about them, they're simply one of the best rock bands ever.

Dude I hardly ever sit down and read books but it was amazing. I really recommend it.

Oh wow, you're naming songs. I'm talking about AN ENTIRE BAND'S COLLECTION SONGS. Don't name off two songs to try to make your point. It won't cut it.

I'm saying that it's as if they created their own style of progressive rock.

What? No. Those are two albums that preceded and greatly influenced Rush's music. Know your stuff, or at least do some research. You really thought "Queen II" was a song?

Onice, you're talking about "A WHOLE BAND'S COLLECTION SONGS." That's cool. Nice.