Industry May 18, 2026
Rush's "2112" Transformed the Band's Fortunes
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 reflected on the profound impact of the band's 1976 album "2112," describing it as the record that "changed our lives" and provided them with "freedom of creative expression." Despite initial reluctance from their record company regarding another concept album, the progressive rock trio successfully delivered a science fiction epic that fundamentally altered their career trajectory. Originally reported by MusicRadar.