![]() ![]() RUSH embraced the 1980s sound with "Signals", making heavy use of synthesizers and keyboards for the first time in the band's history. ![]() "Permanent Waves" is widely considered to be second only to "Moving Pictures" as RUSH's finest achievement. This was the end of transition from long epic pieces to shorter, more concise, and intricate songs. Synthesizers were now employed by the band, played in the studio and on stage by Geddy. They moved headlong into progressive rock in the later part of the decade, starting with the album previous and right on to their massive breakthrough, 1981's "Moving Pictures". This multi-platinum release remains one of RUSH's best-selling albums. Lyrically and musically, "2112" was a masterpiece. "Caress of Steel" is a landmark album in the history of RUSH. The music seems to be a transition between straight-ahead rock tunes and more complex progressive tracks. In the beginning, they started off as hard rock blues outfit with John-boy before he left and Neil came in, bringing his sci-fi mind into the works. Stage Left" (1981), "A Show of Hands" (1989), and the three-disc set "Different Stages" (1998), which encompasses three decades of the group's music. ![]() Since then, the group has released three additional live albums: the best selling "Exit. This tradition began with "All The World's A Stage", recorded live at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada. As at the end of all of RUSH's phases, a live LP was released. Every one of these phases represents a triumph in music, allowing the band to move on. Through the history of RUSH, they have passed through many distinct phases. Now, a brief summary of the band's career. They have the record for the third most consecutive gold or platinum albums for a band on the US album chart behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Acclaimed for their instrumental virtuosity, their lyrics and longevity, throughout their 40+ year career they've proved to be the masters of their respective instruments while creating challenging yet popular music. ![]() In 1974 John RUTSEY was replaced by Peart who also assumed the role of the band's primary songwriter. This Canadian band is composed of bassist, singer and keyboard player Geddy LEE, guitarist Alex LIFESON and renowned drummer Neil PEART. RUSH are a pioneering line-up of Seventies Progressive rock, who influenced many Prog, hard-rock and heavy metal bands. ![]()
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