Rush Album Art: The Stories Behind All 19 LP Covers
Decrepit puppet kings, fireball jugglers, dalmatians next to fire hydrants — the band wasn't afraid to experiment with its sleeves.
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Why Rush Went 'Minimal' for Cover of Final LP, 'Clockwork Angels'
Art director Hugh Syme considers the prog-rock band's 2012 LP its "opus," particularly for Neil Peart.
Rush's 'Roll the Bones': How Theme of 'Chance' Inspired Cover
Art director Hugh Syme explains how he expanded on the lyrics for the cover of 1991 LP.
Rush Open Up About Neil Peart's Cancer Battle
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recall their emotional journey following drummer's brain cancer diagnosis.
Why Rush's 'The Garden' Feels Like Neil Peart's Symbolic Goodbye
One 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.
Neil Peart Dies: One Year Later
A look back at 12 months of Rush-related activity following the drummer's death.
How Kiss' Eric Singer Paid Tribute to Late Rush Legend Neil Peart
Observant viewers watching the band's New Year's Eve concert may have seen the subtle salute.
How Rush Channeled Old Board Game for 'Snakes and Arrows' Cover
Art director Hugh Syme reflects on Neil Peart's unorthodox choice to use an existing painting for their 2007 LP.
How Rush's 'Permanent Waves' Cover Fused Storms and Retro Hairdos
Art director Hugh Syme reflects on the band's pun-filled composite artwork for 1980 LP.
How a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush's 'Test for Echo' Cover Art
Through the inspiration of Neil Peart, art director Hugh Syme arrived at an image that symbolized the theme of "finding your way."