Rush
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Year:
2013
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Inducted by:
Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins
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Category:
Performers
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Geddy Lee
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Alex Lifeson
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Neil Peart
Introduction
Rush are one of the most popular, innovative prog bands of all time.
Between jaw-dropping musicianship, imaginative lyrics and complex arrangements, the Toronto trio are the patron saints of brainy, technical, ambitious rock & roll.
Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters Induct Rush
Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters Induct Rush at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony-
Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters Induct Rush00:06:05
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RUSH Acceptance Speeches00:06:50
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"2112: Overture"00:02:47
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"Tom Sawyer"00:05:08
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"Spirit of Radio"00:05:12
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"Cross Road Blues"00:07:07
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Rush Fan Day Interview00:43:56
Hall of Fame Essay
2013
In coming together in 1968 as a power trio in a Toronto suburb, the members of Rush went on to become the godfathers of progressive metal.
As the band evolved, settling on longtime bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer Neil Peart, Rush combined the signature traits of progressive rock with a proto typical heavy-metal sound.
No hype, no bullshit, they did it from the ground up
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