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Rush is a Canadian Rock Band comprising Bassist , Keyboardist , and Lead Vocalist Geddy Lee , Guitar ist Alex Lifeson , and Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart . Rush was formed in the summer of 1968, in the neighbourhood of Willowdale in Toronto , Ontario , by Alex Lifeson, Jeff Jones, and John Rutsey . Geddy Lee replaced Jeff Jones in September 1968. After various ephemeral lineup fluctuations, Neil Peart replaced Rutsey on drums in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first U.S. tour, to complete the present line-up. Since the release of the band's Self-titled Debut Album in 1974 Rush has become known for the instrumental virtuosity of its members, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on Science Fiction , Fantasy , and individualist Libertarian Philosophy , as well as addressing humanitarian and environmental concerns. Musically, Rush has changed its style dramatically over the years, beginning in the vein of blues-inspired 2006 Rush has been awarded several , 2007 |
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