Rush released its eponymous debut album in march 1974. 24 gold and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records later, the band is only third behind the beatles and the rolling stones for. Official news and information about the legendary rock band rush Official news and information about the legendary rock band rush Thanks to your incredible support – the rush 'fifty something' tour is now doing 50-something shows!
Rush 'fifty something' tour now spans 58 shows across 24 cities in canada, usa. Along the way, rush earned a reputation for their elaborate live shows and became a perennially popular touring band. Over the years their shows elevated steadily in both production and. 2002-2012 celebrates rush's enduring legacy as one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, receiving a rock and roll hall of fame induction in 2013. Rush was formed in august 1968 in the willowdale neighborhood of toronto.
The original lineup included alex lifeson on guitar, jeff jones on bass and john rutsey on drums. Rather than sign with an existing label, rush created their own, moon records, and pressed a few thousand copies. Cleveland dj donna halper at wmms was instrumental in making .
