Why Rush Left Neil Peart to Write Their LyricsGeddy Lee recalls the early days of developing a relationship with late drummer.Martin Kielty
Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones': How Theme of ‘Chance’ Inspired CoverArt director Hugh Syme explains how he expanded on the lyrics for the cover of 1991 LP. Ryan Reed
How 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 Irwin
How 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 Reed
How 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 Reed
How 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 Reed
How 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 Reed
How 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 Reed
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 Reed
Neil Peart’s ‘2112’ Drum Kit Heading to AuctionDrummer-lyricist also played Slingerland set on 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel.' Ryan Reed