The Spirit of Radio

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"The Spirit of Radio" is a song released in 1980 by Canadian rock band Rush from their album Permanent Waves. The song's name was inspired by Toronto radio station CFNY's. The song was significant in the growing popularity of the band. The band had grazed the UK Top 40 two years earlier with "Closer to the Heart", but when issued as a single in March 1980, "The Spirit of Radio" became their breakthrough hit at the time, and soon reached number 13 on the UK singles chart. "The Spirit of Radio" was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall o… read more
"The Spirit of Radio" is a song released in 1980 by Canadian rock band Rush from their album Permanent Waves. The song's name was insp… read more
"The Spirit of Radio" is a song released in 1980 by Canadian rock band Rush from their album Permanent Waves. The song's name was inspired by Toronto radio station CFNY&#x… read more

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Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. The original line-up consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey and bassist-vocalist Jeff Jones, who was replaced shortly after the band's formation by Geddy Lee. After several early line-up changes, Rush became a stable power trio in July 1974 when drummer and lyricist Neil Peart replaced Rutsey. Lifeson, Lee and Peart remained together until the band's final tour in 2015. Following Peart's retirement from touring and music, Lifeson confirmed in 2018 that Rush had effectively ended. After… read more
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. The original line-up consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey and bassist-vocalist Jeff Jones, who was repl… read more
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. The original line-up consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey and bassist-vocalist Jeff Jones, who was replaced shortly after the band's formation b… read more

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