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
Rush’s Understated ‘Hold Your Fire’ Cover Hides a Big SurpriseRush’s Understated ‘Hold Your Fire’ Cover Hides a Big SurpriseFor band's 1987 LP, art director Hugh Syme saved his vivid juggler design for the gatefold package.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
How Drinking Brandy Inspired Rush’s ‘Grace Under Pressure’ CoverHow Drinking Brandy Inspired Rush’s ‘Grace Under Pressure’ CoverWhen Hugh Syme learned the title of Rush's 10th LP, he immediately translated those words into colors.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush Went Pun-Wild With ‘Moving Pictures’ CoverHow Rush Went Pun-Wild With ‘Moving Pictures’ CoverArt director Hugh Syme's vision for the band's eighth LP crystalized as soon as he heard the title.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Neil Peart’s 1974-1977 Rush Drum Kit Hits the Auction BlockNeil Peart’s 1974-1977 Rush Drum Kit Hits the Auction BlockThe kit was used by the drummer on his first three years of touring with the band.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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
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
35 Rock + Metal Artists With Five or More Platinum Albums35 Rock + Metal Artists With Five or More Platinum AlbumsPlaques for days.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner