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Nov 11, 2018 · The original drummer from Rush, John Rutsey, I believe got into bodybuilding after he left the band. He was diabetic or something, which was why he left the band due to health problems.
Last known photo of John Rutsey (right), original #rush drummer, taken in 2007 with fan Joe Augustine. Rutsey passed away in 2008.
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.
Yes, and it was from the 1980s. Also, bodybuilding is really just a hobby, not a career for 99% of people who are into it. I know one of John's brothers, Mike, is a sports writer for the Toronto Sun, and another brother, Bill (who gave Rush their name), works for the Canadian Gaming Commission, but I have no idea what John did for work.
- 'Moving Pictures' (1981) Whether you stand by the band’s classic ‘70s period or anything that followed, there's very little dissension regarding Moving Pictures, which melds art-rock invention with mainstream appeal.
- '2112' (1976) The paradigm-shifting 2112 finally broke the band, even though it contradicted commercial common sense with the side-long, seven-part title suite that marries far-flung science fiction, Objectivist philosophy and mind-blowing musical progression.
- 'Fly by Night' (1975) On the band's second album, founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson welcomed new drummer (and formidable lyricist) Neil Peart into the fold.
- 'Permanent Waves' (1980) Rush confidently turning the page on the ‘70s to embrace the new decade, essentially asking themselves: Now what? The result is a fluid album that relentlessly explores new musical highways, from the persistently cerebral but remarkably radio-friendly songs like "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill" to side-by-side prog masterpieces like "Jacob’s Ladder" and "Natural Science."
Jan 12, 2024 · The final performance of John Rutsey as a member of Rush happened on July 25, 1974 at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario, Canada. He was fired from the band especially due to the concern with his health, since he was diabetic and was drinking a lot on tour.
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