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May 17, 2008 · John Rutsey, one of the founding members of the Canadian rock band Rush, died 11 May. He was 55. Rutsey formed Rush with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in 1968, and played with them until 1974, appearing on the trio debut´s album of that year. He departed soon after, apparently due to a lifelong illness stemming from diabetes.
May 21, 2008 · By Associated Press. John Rutsey, a co-founding member of Canadian rock band Rush, died last week in Toronto from complications from a lifelong battle with diabetes. He was 55. His family ...
Feb 3, 2016 · In this exclusive interview, guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee tell the story of the band’s formative years: their school days and early adventures in music, the struggle to make it, the difficult birth of the first Rush album, the tough decision to fire original drummer John Rutsey, and how the subsequent arrival of Neil ...
May 13, 2008 · Jason Ward of Q107 Classic Rock reports that John Rutsey, a founding member of Toronto rock band RUSH, passed away this weekend according to RUSH management company Anthem Entertainment. He was...
Sep 14, 2016 · Rutsey’s final performance with the group was on July 25, 1974 at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario. He was replaced by Neil Peart, who become known as one of the best drummers in rock. John Rutsey fought diabetes for the rest of life and passed away from complications related to the disease on May 11, 2008 at the age of 55.
Title: John Rutsey: The Founding Beat Behind Rush's Rhythmic GenesisIn the genesis of one of rock's most iconic bands, Rush, lies the foundational rhythm of ...
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