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It's not so much that they fired him; things were not working out for several reasons. For one, John was not healthy-- he had severe Diabetes and back then, that meant frequent trips to the hospital or being very careful about where you went and what you did. Plus, being young, he did not follow the diet his doctors recommended, and that further complicated his health. The other two members of Rush (Alex and Geddy) really wanted to be a touring band, and when I discovered them in mid-1974, they had already made the decision that they needed someone who could go on the road-- which John's health would not have permitted.
Further, even then, the band wanted to move in a different musical direction and not just be a "bar band." They were seeking someone to help take Rush to the next level, and that led to hiring Neil Peart. Severing ties with John Rutsey was difficult, but the decision was made that this would be best for all concerned.
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Who is the lead guitarist for the rock band Rush?
Neil Peart, but on the very first rush album John Rutsey played drums. Neil Peart was added because Rutsey had diabetes, and was too sick to go on an American tour.
Is there a member of the band rush from Newfoundland?
No, the members of the band are all from Ontario: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson came from the Willowdale neighborhood of Toronto, as did original drummer John Rutsey. Neil Peart, who replaced Rutsey, came from what was then called Port Dalhousie.
When did rush first get the band together?
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and John Rutsey were high school friends, who had a passion for rock and roll. So they form the band Rush in August 1968.!
When did John Rutsey die?
John Rutsey was born on May 14, 1953 and died on May 11, 2008. John Rutsey would have been 54 years old at the time of death or 62 years old today.
Who were the founding members of the band Rush?
The original members of Rush were John Rutsey(Drummer), Alex Lifeson(Guitar) and Jeff Jones (Bass and Lead Vocals). Soon after forming, however, Jones was replaced as lead vocalist by Lifeson's longtime friend Geddy Lee. This group, Lee, Lifeson, and Rutsey, are considered the founding members as of May 1971.
Who is the lead guitarist for the rock band Rush?
Neil Peart, but on the very first rush album John Rutsey played drums. Neil Peart was added because Rutsey had diabetes, and was too sick to go on an American tour.
When was John Rutsey born?
John Rutsey was born on May 14, 1953.
What is John Rutsey's birthday?
John Rutsey was born on May 14, 1953.
Is there a member of the band rush from Newfoundland?
No, the members of the band are all from Ontario: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson came from the Willowdale neighborhood of Toronto, as did original drummer John Rutsey. Neil Peart, who replaced Rutsey, came from what was then called Port Dalhousie.
When did rush first get the band together?
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and John Rutsey were high school friends, who had a passion for rock and roll. So they form the band Rush in August 1968.!
When did John Rutsey die?
John Rutsey was born on May 14, 1953 and died on May 11, 2008. John Rutsey would have been 54 years old at the time of death or 62 years old today.
How old was John Rutsey at death?
John Rutsey died on May 11, 2008 at the age of 54. He had been ill for a while, due in large part to complications from diabetes.
Who were the founding members of the band Rush?
The original members of Rush were John Rutsey(Drummer), Alex Lifeson(Guitar) and Jeff Jones (Bass and Lead Vocals). Soon after forming, however, Jones was replaced as lead vocalist by Lifeson's longtime friend Geddy Lee. This group, Lee, Lifeson, and Rutsey, are considered the founding members as of May 1971.
Who is the longest running rock band with no member changes that still performs?
RE: Rush. 1975 and no member changes. Toured in 2011 and have an album coming out in 2012. It is true that Rush has had no lineup changes since 1975, but their original album featured John Rutsey on drums, who was replaced by Neil Peart due to Rutsey's health problems. So if the question is what is the longest currently running tenure of the same lineup, this may be true. If the question of the longest currently active band with the original members and no changes, then it is not Rush, and perhaps U2.
How old is the band rush?
The band's history goes back to 1968, but there were a number of personnel changes before it finally became what we know as today's incarnation of Rush. That incarnation goes back to about 1973. After playing at numerous bars and clubs, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey released an album on their own label, Moon Records, in 1974. It was sent to me (I was the music director at WMMS-FM in Cleveland), and in April-May 1974, Rush began to receive airplay on American radio. By that time, John Rutsey had to leave due to health issues, and Neil Peart joined the trio. Thus, Rush as the band we know today is more than forty years old.
Who are the members of Rush?
The band members of Rush are Geddy Lee the singer, keyboardist, and bassist, Alex Lifeson the guitarist, and Neil Peart, the drummer. Geddy Lee's real name is actually Gary Lee and Alex Lifesons real name is Alex Zivojinovic. The original drummer of Rush was John Rutsey and was replaced by Neil when they became famous and went on tour in 1974.
Is Neil Peart from the band rush dead?
No, you may be thinking of John Rutsey, who was the first drummer with Rush. He died in 2008. But the current drummer, Neil Peart, has been with the band since 1974 and is very much alive and well.
