Rush (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rush
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Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart of Rush
30th Anniversary tour photo, 2004 |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Progressive rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1968-1997; 2002–2018 |
| Labels | Moon, Mercury, Anthem, Atlantic |
| Past members | Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Others
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Rush was a very famous Canadian rock band. They started playing music together in the late 1960s in Toronto, Canada. The band was best known for its three main members: Geddy Lee, who was the singer and played bass guitar and synthesizers; Alex Lifeson, who played the guitar; and Neil Peart, who played the drums.
Rush was known for its unique sound, which combined different styles of rock music. They played progressive rock, which means their songs often had complex structures and long instrumental parts. They also played hard rock and heavy metal, which are louder and more powerful types of rock music.
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Meet the Band Members
Rush had three very talented musicians who made up the band for most of its history.
Geddy Lee: The Voice and Bass
Geddy Lee was the lead singer of Rush. He also played the bass guitar, which is a low-sounding guitar that provides the rhythm and foundation for the music. In later years, he also used synthesizers, which are electronic keyboards that can make many different sounds. His high-pitched voice was a big part of Rush's unique sound.
Alex Lifeson: The Guitar Wizard
Alex Lifeson was the band's guitarist. He created many different sounds and textures with his guitar, from heavy rock riffs to more gentle, melodic parts. His guitar playing helped give Rush its distinctive style.
Neil Peart: The Drummer and Lyricist
Neil Peart was the drummer for Rush. He was known for his amazing drum solos and very complex drumming patterns. He was also the main lyric writer for the band. This means he wrote most of the words for their songs. His lyrics often explored interesting topics like science fiction, philosophy, and fantasy.
Rush's Musical Journey
Rush was active for many years, first from 1968 to 1997, and then again from 2002 to 2018. They released many albums and toured all over the world. Their music was very popular and influenced many other bands. They were known for their powerful live shows and the way they connected with their fans.
Discography: Their Albums
Rush released many studio albums throughout their career. These albums contain the original songs they recorded in a studio.
Studio Albums List
- Rush (1974)
- Fly by Night (1975)
- Caress of Steel (1975)
- 2112 (1976)
- A Farewell to Kings (1977)
- Hemispheres (1978)
- Permanent Waves (1980)
- Moving Pictures (1981)
- Signals (1982)
- Grace Under Pressure (1984)
- Power Windows (1985)
- Hold Your Fire (1987)
- Presto (1989)
- Roll the Bones (1991)
- Counterparts (1993)
- Test for Echo (1996)
- Vapor Trails (2002)
- Snakes & Arrows (2007)
- Clockwork Angels (2012)
Images for kids
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Alex Lifeson, co-founder of Rush
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The first Rush logo, as seen on their debut album
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The "starman" logo, created by Hugh Syme, first appeared on the back cover of 2112.
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An Oberheim OB-X synthesizer, as used by Geddy Lee on the albums Moving Pictures and Signals.
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Neil Peart began incorporating Simmons Electronic Drums beginning with Grace Under Pressure, 1984
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Rush performing in September 2004
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See also
In Spanish: Rush para niños
