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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.
- '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."
Nov 16, 2023 · How did Neil Peart, the late drummer and lyricist of Rush, join the band in 1974? Geddy Lee, the bassist and singer of Rush, tells the story of Peart's incredible audition and his reaction to his playing.
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May 16, 2008 · John Rutsey, who played drums with Rush from 1968 to 1974, passed away in 2008 at age 55. He left the band due to diabetes complications and was replaced by Neil Peart, who became the band's lyricist as well.
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 · Martin Popoff, the author of "Anthem: Rush in the '70s", shares his insights on the band's breakthrough, the role of original drummer John Rutsey, and the impact of Neil Peart. He also compares Rush with other legendary acts like The Beatles, KISS, and Led Zeppelin.
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Most every quasi-metalhead is familiar with the prolific, power prog-rock trio, Rush. The majority however, are not so in tune with the legendary bands original drummer, co-founder John Rutsey.
