Rush Movies

Toronto-based power trio Rush was formed in 1968 by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist and singer Geddy Lee, and drummer John Rutsey; the band made their way through the Canadian bar scene until they signed a recording deal and released their self-titled debut album in 1974. However, it wasn't until Rutsey left the group and Neil Peart signed on as their new drummer that Rush's signature sound took shape, a muscular variation on progressive rock marked by the keen instrumental prowess of all three members and the lyrically and musically adventurous songwriting of Peart. With little help from the music press or mainstream radio, Rush grew into a commercial powerhouse, releasing a long string of multi-platinum albums and playing sold-out shows in North America and Europe. A notoriously reclusive band, Rush offer their fans a rare and intimate behind-the-scenes look into their music and their career in the documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, which features exclusive interviews with the members of the group and footage of them on- and off-stage as well as contributions from a number of famous fans -- from Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Gene Simmons of KISS to Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and actor and musician Jack Black. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage received its world premiere at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Members of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame are honored in this program. Performers like Denny Doherty of the 1960s' Mamas and the Papas, Joni Mitchell, and Blood, Sweat, & Tears' David Clayton-Thomas are shown performing some of their greatest hits. Neil Young, the Guess Who, Gordon Lightfoot, Glenn Gould, and Anne Murray are also featured. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi

Progressive power trio Rush is captured on-stage at the height of their powers in this live video, recorded at Birmingham, England's National Exhibition Centre during the group's 1988 tour of the U.K. Selections include "Tom Sawyer," "The Spirit of Radio," "Closer to the Heart," "Marathon," "Manhattan Project," "Force Ten," and "The Rhythm Method" (the latter an extended drum solo from drummer Neil Peart). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rock to the sounds of Rush with titles such as "Limelight," "Xanadu," "The Trees," "Freewill" and "Closer to the Heart." ~ Rovi