Rush (band)

Rush is an acclaimed Canadian progressive rock band comprising bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee (formerly Gary Weinrib), guitarist Alex Lifeson (real name Alexander Zivojinovich), and drummer Neil Peart (pronounced: 'Peert') who recorded their first album in 1974. The band was formed in the summer of 1968, in Sarnia, Ontario by Lifeson, Lee, and John Rutsey. They soon moved to Toronto to further their career. Peart replaced Rutsey on drums in 1974, to complete the present lineup.

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Canadian - Progressive rock - Bassist - Keyboardist - Vocalist - Geddy Lee - Guitarist - Alex Lifeson - Drummer - Neil Peart - 1974 - Summer - 1968 - Sarnia, Ontario - John Rutsey - Toronto

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Rush has been awarded the Juno Award (Canada's equivalent of the Grammy Award) on numerous occasions. Additionally, Lee, Lifeson, and Peart are all Officers of the Order of Canada.

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Juno Award - Canada - Grammy - Order of Canada

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