Why Rush’s ‘The Garden’ Feels Like Neil Peart’s Symbolic GoodbyeWhy Rush’s ‘The Garden’ Feels Like Neil Peart’s Symbolic GoodbyeOne year after the drummer and lyricist's death from brain cancer, the 'Clockwork Angels' song offers a prescient sense of finality, both for the band and himself. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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 Rush Channeled Old Board Game for ‘Snakes and Arrows’ CoverHow Rush Channeled Old Board Game for ‘Snakes and Arrows’ CoverArt director Hugh Syme reflects on Neil Peart's unorthodox choice to use an existing painting for their 2007 LP.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Rush’s ‘Permanent Waves’ Cover Fused Storms and Retro HairdosHow Rush’s ‘Permanent Waves’ Cover Fused Storms and Retro HairdosArt director Hugh Syme reflects on the band's pun-filled composite artwork for 1980 LP.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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 Drinking Brandy Inspired Rush’s ‘Grace Under Pressure’ CoverHow Drinking Brandy Inspired Rush’s ‘Grace Under Pressure’ CoverWhen Hugh Syme learned the title of Rush's 10th LP, he immediately translated those words into colors.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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
Neil Peart’s ‘2112’ Drum Kit Heading to AuctionNeil Peart’s ‘2112’ Drum Kit Heading to AuctionDrummer-lyricist also played Slingerland set on 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel.' Ryan ReedRyan Reed