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John Rutsey was a Canadian musician and the original drummer of Rush, a progressive rock band. He left the band in 1974 due to health problems and diabetes, and died in 2008.
- 'Moving Pictures' (1981) Whether you stand by the band’s classic ‘70s period or anything that followed, there's very little dissension regarding Moving Pictures, which melds art-rock invention with mainstream appeal.
- '2112' (1976) The paradigm-shifting 2112 finally broke the band, even though it contradicted commercial common sense with the side-long, seven-part title suite that marries far-flung science fiction, Objectivist philosophy and mind-blowing musical progression.
- 'Fly by Night' (1975) On the band's second album, founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson welcomed new drummer (and formidable lyricist) Neil Peart into the fold.
- 'Permanent Waves' (1980) Rush confidently turning the page on the ‘70s to embrace the new decade, essentially asking themselves: Now what? The result is a fluid album that relentlessly explores new musical highways, from the persistently cerebral but remarkably radio-friendly songs like "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill" to side-by-side prog masterpieces like "Jacob’s Ladder" and "Natural Science."
May 21, 2013 · It was back in April when the news broke that Rush's original drummer and co-founding member John Rutsey would be excluded from the band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Most fans found the news incredulous, citing that without John, there may very well never have been a band to induct. However some fans assumed Rutsey would be ...
May 16, 2008 · John Rutsey, who played drums with Rush from 1968 to 1974, passed away in 2008 at age 55. He left the band due to diabetes complications and was replaced by Neil Peart.
May 13, 2008 · John Rutsey, who played on RUSH's 1974 debut album, died in 2008 due to diabetes. He was replaced by Neil Peart, who changed the band's style to progressive rock.
May 17, 2008 · John Rutsey, one of the founding members of the Canadian rock band Rush, died in 2008 at age 55. He played with Rush until 1974, when he left due to a lifelong illness and was replaced by Neil Peart.
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May 6, 2020 · Martin Popoff, who wrote "Anthem: Rush in the '70s", talks about the early days of Rush, the original drummer John Rutsey, and the impact of Neil Peart. He also compares Rush with other legendary bands like The Beatles, KISS, and Led Zeppelin.
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