Why Rush Left Neil Peart to Write Their Lyrics
Geddy Lee recalls the early days of developing a relationship with late drummer.
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Why Rush’s ‘The Garden’ Feels Like Neil Peart’s Symbolic Goodbye
One 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.
Neil Peart Dies: One Year Later
A look back at 12 months of Rush-related activity following the drummer's death.
How Rush’s ‘Permanent Waves’ Cover Fused Storms and Retro Hairdos
Art director Hugh Syme reflects on the band's pun-filled composite artwork for 1980 LP.
How a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush’s ‘Test for Echo’ Cover Art
Through the inspiration of Neil Peart, art director Hugh Syme arrived at an image that symbolized the theme of "finding your way."
How Rush’s New Drummer Neil Peart Helped Spark ‘Fly by Night’ Art
Lyricist's love of birds spawned the 1975 LP's simple yet memorable cover.
How Rush’s Debut LP Cover Perfectly Matched Their Raw Songs
Paul Weldon's minimal design conveyed the primal power-trio energy of band's 1974 album.
January 2020 Recap: Neil Peart Dies, Joey Kramer Sues Aerosmith
Artists going through health issues dominated headlines during the first month of turbulent year.
Rush’s Understated ‘Hold Your Fire’ Cover Hides a Big Surprise
For band's 1987 LP, art director Hugh Syme saved his vivid juggler design for the gatefold package.
How Rush Paved the Way for Bob and Doug McKenzie’s Hit Comedy LP
Anthem Records, a coincidental acquaintance and a Geddy Lee cameo helped bring the comedy duo a wider audience.
Geddy Lee: Rush Don’t Have Any Unreleased Songs ‘Worth a Damn’
Rush frontman says there's "not much in the vaults."
Geddy Lee Tries to Explain Rush’s Longevity
Former frontman is still considering new project, but hasn’t started work.