Who is Rush Starman?

Hugh ‘Starman’ Syme Talks His Iconic Covers For Rush. Hugh Syme: his name – and art – has been synonymous with prog legends Rush since 1975, when he designed the artwork for their third album, Caress Of Steel.

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What is the story behind 2112?

The 2112 suite In the year 2062, a galaxy-wide war results in the union of all planets under the rule of the Red Star of the Solar Federation. By 2112, the world is controlled by the “Priests of the Temples of Syrinx”, who determine the content of all reading matter, songs, pictures – every facet of life.

Is Rush officially retired?

Rush ceased touring at the end of 2015, and Lifeson announced in January 2018 that the band would not continue. On January 7, 2020, Peart died of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, at the age of 67.

Is Rush 2112 a concept album?

About 2112. The band’s label didn’t want Rush to do another “concept” album. The band ignored this advice and went on to record their first major commercial success and a signature record, which enabled them to chart their own course moving forward.

What book is Rush 2112 based on?

“2112,” released in 1976, is the band’s breakthrough piece. Although it’s based in part on Ayn Rand’s anti-collectivist novella Anthem, and contains echoes of George Orwell’s 1984 and Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001, Neil credits the genesis of his interest in science fiction to a less widely known author, Samuel R. Delany.

Is 2112 based on Anthem?

Which Rush album sold the most?

Rush album and video sales (U.S.)

All told, Rush has sold 27,050,000 albums (CDs, LPs, videos, DVDs, Blu-ray, digital)
The best selling album is Moving Pictures (4 million), followed by 2112 (3 million), and the first “Greatest Hits” Chronicles (2 million).

Is there a temple of Syrinx?

It talks about the Temple of Syrinx, where the priests who control the world by 2112 are supposed to be found. But they were in other Temple….Obi-Wan Finale – The Loop.

The Temples Of Syrinx
Performed By	Rush
Length	2 min 10 sec
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