Why Rush’s Minimalist ‘Signals’ Cover Earned an ‘Irate’ ReactionWhy Rush’s Minimalist ‘Signals’ Cover Earned an ‘Irate’ ReactionThe cover of Rush's ninth LP was so uncharacteristically simple and dry, the band's manager was apparently puzzled to the point of anger.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Underrated Rush: The Most Overlooked Song From Each AlbumUnderrated Rush: The Most Overlooked Song From Each AlbumDespite being hailed as prog-rock giants, they still managed to have many under-the-radar tunes.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Rush Nixed Snagglepuss Nod on ‘Exit … Stage Left’ CoverWhy Rush Nixed Snagglepuss Nod on ‘Exit … Stage Left’ CoverArt director Hugh Syme recalls how potential legal issues stopped them from referencing cartoon character.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rush’s ‘Power Windows': How Adding TVs Perfected Album CoverRush’s ‘Power Windows': How Adding TVs Perfected Album CoverArt director Hugh Syme recalls how a Geddy Lee recommendation added "another layer of presence and meaning." Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rush’s ‘Hemispheres': How Philosophy, Surrealism Inspired CoverRush’s ‘Hemispheres': How Philosophy, Surrealism Inspired Cover"There was a lot of discussion about Dionysus and Apollo and the left-brain, right-brain [theory]," art director Hugh Syme says of artwork for 1978 LP.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rush’s Neil Peart Celebrated in New Illustrated Quote BookRush’s Neil Peart Celebrated in New Illustrated Quote BookProject, out in 2021, pairs drummer and lyricist's "words and musings" with black-and-white illustrations. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Geddy Lee: Rush Don’t Have Any Unreleased Songs ‘Worth a Damn’Geddy Lee: Rush Don’t Have Any Unreleased Songs ‘Worth a Damn’Rush frontman says there's "not much in the vaults." Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Geddy Lee Tries to Explain Rush’s LongevityGeddy Lee Tries to Explain Rush’s LongevityFormer frontman is still considering new project, but hasn’t started work.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Rush’s Record Label Changed the ‘Caress of Steel’ Cover ArtWhy Rush’s Record Label Changed the ‘Caress of Steel’ Cover ArtThis would be the last time Rush let their label interfere with their art. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Settles the John Bonham vs. Neil Peart DebateMetallica’s Lars Ulrich Settles the John Bonham vs. Neil Peart DebateA longstanding argument.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Hear Fu Manchu Cover Rush’s ‘Working Man’Hear Fu Manchu Cover Rush’s ‘Working Man’Song was recorded as tribute to Neil Peart, with proceeds going toward brain-tumor research. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Neil Peart Tribute Show to Feature Rick Allen and Taylor HawkinsNeil Peart Tribute Show to Feature Rick Allen and Taylor HawkinsAll-star lineup of participants also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin