How Kiss’ Eric Singer Paid Tribute to Late Rush Legend Neil PeartHow Kiss’ Eric Singer Paid Tribute to Late Rush Legend Neil PeartObservant viewers watching the band's New Year's Eve concert may have seen the subtle salute. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush’s ‘Test for Echo’ Cover ArtHow a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush’s ‘Test for Echo’ Cover ArtThrough the inspiration of Neil Peart, art director Hugh Syme arrived at an image that symbolized the theme of "finding your way."Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush’s New Drummer Neil Peart Helped Spark ‘Fly by Night’ ArtHow Rush’s New Drummer Neil Peart Helped Spark ‘Fly by Night’ ArtLyricist's love of birds spawned the 1975 LP's simple yet memorable cover.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush’s Debut LP Cover Perfectly Matched Their Raw SongsHow Rush’s Debut LP Cover Perfectly Matched Their Raw SongsPaul Weldon's minimal design conveyed the primal power-trio energy of band's 1974 album.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
January 2020 Recap: Neil Peart Dies, Joey Kramer Sues AerosmithJanuary 2020 Recap: Neil Peart Dies, Joey Kramer Sues AerosmithArtists going through health issues dominated headlines during the first month of turbulent year. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Rush’s Understated ‘Hold Your Fire’ Cover Hides a Big SurpriseRush’s Understated ‘Hold Your Fire’ Cover Hides a Big SurpriseFor band's 1987 LP, art director Hugh Syme saved his vivid juggler design for the gatefold package.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush Paved the Way for Bob and Doug McKenzie’s Hit Comedy LPHow Rush Paved the Way for Bob and Doug McKenzie’s Hit Comedy LPAnthem Records, a coincidental acquaintance and a Geddy Lee cameo helped bring the comedy duo a wider audience.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
How Rush Went Pun-Wild With ‘Moving Pictures’ CoverHow Rush Went Pun-Wild With ‘Moving Pictures’ CoverArt director Hugh Syme's vision for the band's eighth LP crystalized as soon as he heard the title.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush Wrangled Rabbits for Quirky ‘Presto’ CoverHow Rush Wrangled Rabbits for Quirky ‘Presto’ CoverArt director Hugh Syme talks to UCR about the prog-rock trio's playful cover of the 1989 LP.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Rush’s Minimalist ‘Signals’ Cover Earned an ‘Irate’ ReactionWhy Rush’s Minimalist ‘Signals’ Cover Earned an ‘Irate’ ReactionThe cover of Rush's ninth LP was so uncharacteristically simple and dry, the band's manager was apparently puzzled to the point of anger.Ryan ReedRyan Reed