Rush are a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 1968. The classic line-up of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart solidified in 1974 and became known for virtuosic musicianship, complex compositions and philosophical lyrics. Their music blends hard rock, progressive rock and later elements of synth rock and alternative rock.
Early albums such as "Fly by Night", "2112", "A Farewell to Kings" and "Hemispheres" established them as pioneers of progressive rock. With "Permanent Waves" and "Moving Pictures" they achieved wider commercial success, producing enduring songs like "The Spirit of Radio", "Freewill" and "Tom Sawyer". Subsequent releases including "Signals", "Grace Under Pressure", "Power Windows", "Counterparts", "Snakes & Arrows" and "Clockwork Angels" showed continual stylistic evolution.
Rush received numerous Juno Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Lee, Lifeson and Peart were also appointed Officers of the Order of Canada. The band ended large-scale touring after the R40 tour in 2015, and following Peart’s death in 2020. In 2026, Rush announced a new tour with Anika Nilles on drums.
