Industry May 19, 2026
Geddy Lee Reflects on Rush's "2112"
No one at the record company was happy to hear that Rush had another concept record. But this time the prog trio stuck the landing on a sci-fi epic that changed everything
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Rush frontman Geddy Lee has discussed the impact of the band's 1976 album "2112," describing it as a pivotal release that "won us freedom of creative expression." The progressive rock trio faced initial resistance from their record label regarding another concept album.
Despite the label's concerns, the band proceeded with the science fiction-themed epic, which ultimately proved to be a transformative success for Rush. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
Despite the label's concerns, the band proceeded with the science fiction-themed epic, which ultimately proved to be a transformative success for Rush. Originally reported by MusicRadar.