How a Real-Life Comet Inspired Rush’s ‘Vapor Trails’ CoverHow a Real-Life Comet Inspired Rush’s ‘Vapor Trails’ CoverThe story of its fiery artwork — like the album itself — involves tragedy, emotional healing and a bit of magic.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 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
How Rush Wound Up With a ‘Marquee’ Cover for ‘2112’How Rush Wound Up With a ‘Marquee’ Cover for ‘2112’"I look back on it as being pretty formative, pretty primitive," says art director Hugh Syme. "But I realize that I somehow intuitively tapped into my conversations with [Neil Peart] about the arc of his story."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