Few songs in progressive rock history have achieved the enduring resonance of Closer to the Heart by Rush. Released in 1977 as part of their landmark album A Farewell to Kings, the track marked a significant moment of evolution for the Canadian trio, both musically and lyrically. Written primarily by guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer and […]
The sticks went quiet on January 7, 2020, when Neil Peart Rush drummer, lyricist, philosopher-king of progressive rock, passed away at age 67. With that, rock didn’t just lose a drummer. It lost its brain, its backbone and its most disciplined mad scientist. Let’s get one thing straight: Neil Peart wasn’t flashy in the cheap […]
After last performing in 2015 as Rush, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced Sunday that the Canadian progressive rock will be returning to the stage for a 50th anniversary tour set for summer 2026. Rush disbanded after the drummer Neil Peart, who died in 2020, announced his retirement in 2015 following the R40 Tour. The […]