Rush Open Up About Neil Peart’s Cancer BattleRush Open Up About Neil Peart’s Cancer BattleGeddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recall their emotional journey following drummer's brain cancer diagnosis. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Rush’s ‘The Garden’ Feels Like Neil Peart’s Symbolic GoodbyeWhy Rush’s ‘The Garden’ Feels Like Neil Peart’s Symbolic GoodbyeOne year after the drummer and lyricist's death from brain cancer, the 'Clockwork Angels' song offers a prescient sense of finality, both for the band and himself. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Neil Peart Dies: One Year LaterNeil Peart Dies: One Year LaterA look back at 12 months of Rush-related activity following the drummer's death. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Kiss’ Eric Singer Paid Tribute to Late Rush Legend Neil PeartHow Kiss’ Eric Singer Paid Tribute to Late Rush Legend Neil PeartObservant viewers watching the band's New Year's Eve concert may have seen the subtle salute. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Rush Channeled Old Board Game for ‘Snakes and Arrows’ CoverHow Rush Channeled Old Board Game for ‘Snakes and Arrows’ CoverArt director Hugh Syme reflects on Neil Peart's unorthodox choice to use an existing painting for their 2007 LP.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush’s ‘Permanent Waves’ Cover Fused Storms and Retro HairdosHow Rush’s ‘Permanent Waves’ Cover Fused Storms and Retro HairdosArt director Hugh Syme reflects on the band's pun-filled composite artwork for 1980 LP.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush’s ‘Test for Echo’ Cover ArtHow a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush’s ‘Test for Echo’ Cover ArtThrough the inspiration of Neil Peart, art director Hugh Syme arrived at an image that symbolized the theme of "finding your way."Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How a Real-Life Comet Inspired Rush’s ‘Vapor Trails’ CoverHow a Real-Life Comet Inspired Rush’s ‘Vapor Trails’ CoverThe story of its fiery artwork — like the album itself — involves tragedy, emotional healing and a bit of magic.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush’s New Drummer Neil Peart Helped Spark ‘Fly by Night’ ArtHow Rush’s New Drummer Neil Peart Helped Spark ‘Fly by Night’ ArtLyricist's love of birds spawned the 1975 LP's simple yet memorable cover.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush’s Debut LP Cover Perfectly Matched Their Raw SongsHow Rush’s Debut LP Cover Perfectly Matched Their Raw SongsPaul Weldon's minimal design conveyed the primal power-trio energy of band's 1974 album.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Neil Peart’s Rush Drum Kit Used From 1974-1977 Sells for $500,000Neil Peart’s Rush Drum Kit Used From 1974-1977 Sells for $500,000It was used on three Rush albums and a live record.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
How Rush Paved the Way for Bob and Doug McKenzie’s Hit Comedy LPHow Rush Paved the Way for Bob and Doug McKenzie’s Hit Comedy LPAnthem Records, a coincidental acquaintance and a Geddy Lee cameo helped bring the comedy duo a wider audience.Ken KelleyKen Kelley