Presto by RUSH.

Rare Promo Only cassette.

Never intended for retail sale.  Intended for radio stations, record stores, & industry professionals only. 

 Very Limited & Highly Collectable. 

Perfect Condition.

Rush was a legendary Canadian rock band known for its musicianship, complex compositions, and thought-provoking lyrics. The group was active from 1968 to 2018 and is often hailed as one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time.

🔹 Core Lineup (Classic Trio):

• Geddy Lee – bass, vocals, keyboards

• Alex Lifeson – guitars

• Neil Peart – drums, lyrics (joined in 1974, replacing original drummer John Rutsey)

🎧 Fun Fact: All three are widely regarded as masters of their instruments. Neil Peart is often cited as one of the greatest drummers in rock history.

🔹 Musical Style:

Rush's style evolved dramatically over the decades:

• Early 70s: Hard rock (inspired by Led Zeppelin, Cream)

• Mid to late 70s: Progressive rock (complex time signatures, concept albums)

• 80s: Synth-driven sound, shorter songs

• 90s–2000s: A return to guitar-driven rock, modernized production

🔹 Essential Albums:

1. 2112 (1976)

   • Breakthrough album, iconic 20-minute title track

   • Themes of individuality and dystopia

2. Moving Pictures (1981)

   • Their most famous album

   • Includes "Tom Sawyer", "Limelight", and "YYZ"

3. Permanent Waves (1980)

   • Start of a more concise, radio-friendly era

   • Features "The Spirit of Radio", "Freewill"

4. Hemispheres (1978)

   • One of their most complex and ambitious progressive works

   • Features "La Villa Strangiato" and "Cygnus X-1 Book II"

5. Signals (1982)

   • Synth-heavy, marked a major shift

   • "Subdivisions" became an anthem for outsiders

6. Clockwork Angels (2012)

   • Final studio album

   • A return to concept album form, blending old and new sounds

🔹 Legacy & Influence:

• Known for technical brilliance, literary lyrics, and sci-fi themes

• Influenced countless rock and metal bands, from Dream Theater to Primus

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (2013)

• Cult following and iconic status despite limited radio play

🔹 End of the Band:

• Neil Peart retired from touring in 2015 due to health issues

• He passed away in 2020 from brain cancer

• Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have stated that Rush is officially finished as a band, though they remain close and occasionally collaborate

🔹 Recommended Starter Songs:

• "Tom Sawyer"

• "The Spirit of Radio"

• "Limelight"

• "YYZ" (instrumental)

• "Closer to the Heart"

• "Subdivisions"

• "Red Barchetta"

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