Industry Mar 30, 2026
Rush's '80s Classic: Synthesizers and Guitar Integration
How the trio battled cabin fever in the depths of winter in search of a sound that had more of Alex Lifeson's guitar, more cutting-edge synths, "more of everything!"
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Rush legend Geddy Lee discussed the band's approach to making their acclaimed '80s music, highlighting a deliberate effort to embrace evolving electronic music technology. The band sought to integrate new sounds into their signature style.
Lee mentioned the widespread use of synthesizers like the Fairlight and expressed the band's ambition to incorporate more cutting-edge sounds along with enhanced guitar elements. Their goal was to achieve a richer, more modern sonic palette during that period. Originally reported by MusicRadar.