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John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's 1974 debut album, but left shortly after its release due to health problems which limited his ability to tour with the band.
Jul 25, 2015 · A look back at important contributions made by John Rutsey during his brief tenure as Rush's first drummer.
May 16, 2008 · John Rutsey, a founding member of the seminal Canadian rock band Rush, has died, his family announced. He was 55. Rutsey played drums with Rush from 1968 to 1974, as well as on the band’s ...
Nov 16, 2023 · Days earlier, the band's original drummer, John Rutsey, had made the decision to depart the group due to health concerns. So, for the first time ever, Rush held auditions.
May 13, 2008 · Jason Ward of Q107 Classic Rock reports that John Rutsey, a founding member of Toronto rock band RUSH, passed away this weekend according to RUSH management company Anthem Entertainment. He was...
May 17, 2008 · John Rutsey, one of the founding members of the Canadian rock band Rush, died 11 May. He was 55. Rutsey formed Rush with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in 1968, and played with them until 1974, appearing on the trio debut´s album of that year.
May 21, 2008 · John Rutsey, a co-founding member of Canadian rock band Rush, died last week in Toronto from complications from a lifelong battle with diabetes. He was 55.
Sep 14, 2016 · John Rutsey was the founding drummer for Canadian band Rush, but left after the first album because of musical differences and health concerns.
May 6, 2020 · John Rutsey was a member of the group between 1968 and 1974, performing on the 1974 self-titled Rush debut. He died in 2008 aged 55 of an apparent heart attack, related to...
May 13, 2008 · The Q107 Rock Report is reporting that Rush founding member John Rutsey passed away over the weekend according to Rush's management company Anthem. Rutsey was with Rush from 1968 to 1974 and played on the band's self-titled debut album after which he quit the band due to creative differences and health issues.
