Rush

Inducted in 1994

So few bands deserve to be called legendary. But Rush is arguably one of them. Now known for their musicianship, complex compositions and eclectic lyrics that draw heavily on science fiction and philosophy, Rush first burst out of Canada in the early 1970s with one of the most powerful and bombastic sounds of the time. And the world has listened ever since: Rush’s total global album sales are estimated at more than 40 million units. The group has been awarded 24 gold, 14 platinum and 3 multi-platinum albums. That ranks them fifth – behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Kiss and Aerosmith – on the all-time list for most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band.

Career Highlights

2015

Received Allan Waters Humanitarian Award

2013

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2012

Clockwork Angels, which both debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling about 93,000 its first week of release.

1994

Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Quick Fact

The band has been award 10 JUNO Awards, including The Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Humanitarian Awards.

1980

“The Spirit of Radio” released in 1980, inspired by Toronto radio station CFNY’s slogan, became their biggest UK chart hit, reaching No. 13.

1974

“Working Man” was the band’s break out hit in the U.S.

1968

The band formed in Toronto

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Quick Fact

Place third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band.