John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's 1974 debut …

Jul 25, 2015 · A look back at important contributions made by John Rutsey during his brief tenure as Rush's first drummer.

May 6, 2020 · During an appearance on Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon, Martin Popoff, the author of the book " Anthem: Rush in the '70s," talked about Rush, the band's breakthrough, the early …

Jun 26, 2024 · There’s a good case to be made that without Rutsey, there wouldn’t have been any band called Rush at all. When playing different backyard-style gigs throughout Canada, …

6 days ago · The two live tracks from the Ontario show include original drummer John Rutsey (“Need Some Love” and “Before and After”), while the other two from the Cleveland gig feature …

6 days ago · The two live tracks from the Ontario show include original drummer John Rutsey ("Need Some Love" and "Before and After"),while the other two from the Cleveland gig feature …

John Rutsey has become an enigma, a mysterious figure who left a musical legacy marked by Rush's first and legendary album. But he also left many unanswered questions.

Mar 4, 2020 · John Rutsey was the first original member to leave Rush, and sadly, he was also the first to pass away. In 1974, he reportedly left the band in part due to vaguely defined " …

The Pink Floyd founding member lasted slightly more than one album before a combination of psychedelic drug use and mental illness relegated him to his quaint English garden from about …

May 11, 2008 · John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's …