Bytored Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Rush Drummer John Rutsey Dies Rush founder John Rutsey has succumbed to a lengthy diabetes-related illness and died at his home. He was 55. The Canadian rocker played drums for the trio until 1974, and quit the band after the release of their self-titled debut album. Rutsey founded the group with guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist Geddy Lee in 1968. He was replaced by Neil Peart after exiting the group in 1974 due to illness. Rutsey's family has confirmed he died last Sunday. A statement from Lee & Lifson, on the band's website, reads, "Our memories of the early years of Rush when John was in the band are very fond to us. Those years spent in our teens dreaming of one day doing what we continue to do decades later are special. Although our paths diverged many years ago, we smile today, thinking back on those exciting times and remembering John's wonderful sense of humour and impeccable timing. He will be deeply missed by all he touched." That's way to young! What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate, and give music What can this thing be that I found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 RIP John. We ain't getting any younger, are we? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strategery Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 WOW....I never even know there was a drummer before Peart. Man, that's a shame. My best wishes and prayers to the family and friends. Randy "Just play!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 RIP John. We ain't getting any younger, are we? Yeah, I hear ya' there. Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamplicker Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 =( RIP John MagicStomp Soundbites Soundclick Rambles Haunted Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 R.I.P. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingerstyle_Jim Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 This hits close to home for me, I saw Rush perform a couple of times with John Rutsey, and many more times with Neil Peart, and to top it all off I just saw Geddy Lee on TV tonight on the Bob and Doug McKenzie 24 special. I grew up about 20 miles from where the members of Rush did and have always been a fan. Jim My SoundClick Page My New Music Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bytored Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Never got to see them play with Rutsey, first show was in '79 but I always liked his playing on there first album, as a matter of fact I am listening to it right now. What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate, and give music What can this thing be that I found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theTragicRich Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 RIP John. [Carvin] XB76WF - All Walnut 6-string fretless [schecter] Stiletto Studio 5 Fretless | Stiletto Elite 5 [Ampeg] SVT3-Pro | SVT-410HLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 RIP http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 RIP. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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