Industry May 18, 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

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Geddy Lee Reflects on Rush's "2112"

Rush frontman Geddy Lee has reflected on the profound impact of the band's 1976 album, "2112." Lee described the record as pivotal, stating it "changed our lives" and "won us freedom of creative expression."

Despite initial reservations from the record company regarding another concept album, the band successfully delivered the science-fiction epic, which ultimately transformed their career trajectory. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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