Band & Artist Dossier

Rush

Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Active Years: 1968-2015 (reunions 2022, 2025-present)

A detailed catalogue profile for Rush.

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1 album / credit record(s) · Progressive Rock/Hard Rock

Canadian progressive rock power trio formed in Toronto in August 1968 by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist/vocalist Jeff Jones (soon replaced by Geddy Lee) and drummer John Rutsey. After 1974 debut Rush, Rutsey was replaced by Neil Peart, locking in the classic Lee/Lifeson/Peart line-up that recorded every album from Fly by Night through the band's 2015 farewell, blending prog-rock virtuosity with tighter, radio-ready songwriting on records like 1981's Moving Pictures.

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Bass, keyboards, lead vocals
1968-present
Joined shortly after the band formed, replacing original bassist Jeff Jones, and became Rush's lead vocalist and primary lyrical-melodic voice alongside Peart's lyrics.
Guitar
1968-present
Founding guitarist and the only member present for every incarnation of the band from its 1968 formation onward.
Drums, percussion, lyricist
1974-2015 (d. 2020)
Replaced original drummer John Rutsey just before Rush's first tour in 1974, going on to write the bulk of the band's lyrics and become one of rock's most influential drummers.

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Complete 1980s Studio Discography

8 studio albums released from 1980–1989 by Rush. Archived records link directly to full dossiers; remaining releases are queued for harvesting. MusicBrainz source.

♫ 1980
Permanent Waves
1980 ·
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Moving Pictures cover
Moving Pictures
1981 · Anthem/Mercury
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♫ 1982
Signals
1982 ·
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♫ 1984
Grace Under Pressure
1984 ·
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♫ 1985
Power Windows
1985 ·
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♫ 1987
Hold Your Fire
1987 ·
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♫ 1988
Beaten Wave
1988 ·
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♫ 1989
Presto
1989 ·
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