Industry May 19, 2026

Rush's "2112" Transformed the Band's Career

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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Rush's "2112" Transformed the Band's Career
Rush frontman Geddy Lee reflected on the 1976 prog classic "2112," describing it as the record that "changed our lives" and "won us freedom of creative expression." Despite initial apprehension from the record company regarding another concept album, the prog trio successfully delivered a sci-fi epic that marked a turning point for the band.

Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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