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Willowdale, Ontario, Canada (1968 – present)
Rush is a progressive rock band which formed in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada in 1968. The band formed with the lineup of Geddy Lee (vocals, bass, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and John Rutsey (drums). Rutsey was replaced by Neil Peart in 1974, shortly after the release of their first album, and three weeks before their first American tour. Peart also became the band’s lyricist, and wrote many of the band’s best known songs. 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.
Starting out as a bar band in 1968 in Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and then drummer John Rutsey were perhaps the hardest working unsigned act of the day. Refusing to conform and play top 40 material, they were determined to play what they wanted to play, and on their own terms.
In 1974, after the release of their self-titled debut, Neil Peart took over for John Rutsey and soon proved to be not only an amazing drummer, but also an excellent lyricist. His often epic compositions fit perfectly with the band’s playing.
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.
Starting out as a bar band in 1968 in Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and then drummer John Rutsey were perhaps the hardest working unsigned act of the day. Refusing to conform and play top 40 material, they were determined to play what they wanted to play, and on their own terms.
In 1974, after the release of their self-titled debut, Neil Peart took over for John Rutsey and soon proved to be not only an amazing drummer, but also an excellent lyricist. His often epic compositions fit perfectly with the band’s playing.
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Drew079 wrote:
LETS GIVE THEM MORE PLAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MajorSkalle wrote:
FFS, people. It is a scandal that 2112 is below top 10 (it is a scandal it isn't at the top). And the length og this masterpiece is no excuse. We're gonna drive that song up where it belong! We have assumed control!
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OneHotEmoSlut wrote:
Fuck I love these guys.
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RMG1 wrote:
Listened to Rush for the first time tonight and i like them :)
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Wulfskrieger wrote:
Amazing band, I think Rush is beginning to replace Iron Maiden as my favorite band.
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rand0mnez wrote:
Whoo finally a good pic
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nicolasbj wrote:
WTF is happen here...
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thekidwiththefa wrote:
u hurt my feelings
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Duplode wrote:
I can't see anything that would qualify as "great reactions" to the trolling here. Thus, it fails.
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Puppe56 wrote:
Kinda bad trollin'.
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thekidwiththefa wrote:
No, not actually, I just troll band shoutboxes that I don't like. And one's that will get great reactions.
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alvaronigro wrote:
They should have 100 million plays, fuckers!
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rand0mnez wrote:
Why do people keep voting for these awful pictures
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the_sweetness wrote:
Rush is one of those bands that's really unique: I don't really think they sound like any other band, and that makes them so cool, plus, doesn't Geddy Lee seem like he'd be the nicest guy??
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mistatwinkies wrote:
i think the trolls decided it'd be fun if they grouped up and trolled pages all at once.
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thekidwiththefa wrote:
penises touch them lots
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Lucas2112Xanadu wrote:
Best band in the world, simply untouchable
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Irenicus_ wrote:
You hate all the shitty "music" created and supported by the music industry like indie, alternative or metalcore? Then join Death to Fashion Music!
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_Dumal_ wrote:
I think Rush is a troll-lurer band. Really.
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thekidwiththefa wrote:
galactic buttholes
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