Rush have sold in excess of 40 million records over their career spanning 40+ years. Countless sold-out tours, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and awarded as Officers of the Order of Canada. Rush is a huge machine!
Yesterday, guitarist Alex Lifeson confirmed that the beloved Canadian progressive rock band is officially a thing of the past, ending hopes for an eventual reunion between himself, drummer Neil Peart, and bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee. He stated: “It’s been a little over two years since Rush last toured. We have no plans to tour or record anymore. We’re basically done. After 41 years, we felt it was enough.”
Rush released its eponymous debut album in March 1974. 24 gold and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records later, the band is only third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band.
