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Rush was a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968 that primarily comprised Geddy Lee (vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). The band's original line-up comprised Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist and vocalist Jeff Jones, whom Lee immediately replaced.
The song was played in part, for the first time since the mid-1970s, on the 2015 R40 tour.In a 2016 interview with Guitar World, Lee reaffirmed his distaste for the song, but agreed to include it in the setlist when Lifeson expressed interest.
The R40 Live Tour was the final concert tour by Canadian rock band Rush that commemorated the 40th anniversary of drummer Neil Peart joining the band in July 1974. The title hearkens back to Rush's 2004 R30: 30th Anniversary Tour that celebrated the 30th anniversary of the band. The tour grossed US$37.8 million, with 442,337 tickets sold at 35 ...
The tour began on October 14, 1978 which began with arenas in Canada, extending out into the United States. [1] It was the first tour where the band was noted as a major headlining act, playing an hour and a half instead of a forty-five minute set, with hopes that the audience would appreciate the length of the set. [2]
It was the band's first tour with no opening act, and was billed as "An Evening With Rush". [1] The tour kicked off on October 19, 1996, at the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York and culminated on July 4, 1997, at the Corel Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. [2] This was the only concert tour in which Rush played the song "2112" in its entirety. [3]
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The Yardbirds cover song [126] from early Rush band reproduced for the album. [28] "Crossroads" Feedback: 2004 Robert Johnson cover song [127] from Neil Peart's early pre-Rush career and early Rush band reproduced for the album. [28] "R30 Overture" R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour: 2005 I. "Finding My Way"; II. "Anthem"; III. "Bastille Day"; IV.
According to the RIAA, Rush's sales statistics also place them third behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band. [1] As of 2022, Rush ranks 84th in US album sales with 26 million units sold. [2] Claims of a higher total of sales lack credible confirmation.