1979 - Played an unknown venue in Louisville, Kentucky on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - 'Permanent Waves' was released.
2004 - Alex was arrested after a scuffle with Collier County sheriff's deputies at The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida.
During today's episode of 'Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law', security is raised to 'Moving Pictures', the highest level, and the 'Moving Pictures' album cover is displayed.
1996 - 'Closer To The Heart' was released on 'Oh What A Feeling, Vol. 1', a four CD set of 'vital' Canadian music benefiting the CARAS Scholarship Fund, Safehaven, Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.'
" January[2] = "Nothing specific happened in RUSH history today.
" January[3] = "1977 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played an unknown venue in Columbus, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
" January[4] = "1976 - Played the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played an unknown venue in Columbus, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
1999 - The film 'Imposter' was released, includes the line 'enter code twenty-one-twelve'.
" January[5] = "1978 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - 'Exit...Stage Left' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1987 - RUSH began recording 'Hold Your Fire' at Manor Studios in the UK.
2007 - 'The Spirit Of Radio', performed by the Vancouver Bach Children's Chorus, was released in the film 'White Noise 2: The Light.'
" January[6] = "1978 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2002 - During today's episode of 'Futurama', Fry prepares to save the world from 'Space Invaders' using his videogame skills and says 'All right! It's Saturday night, I have no date, a two liter bottle of Shasta and my all RUSH mix tape. Let's rock!'
2009 - 'Shreveport' by the Gourds was released on 'Haymaker', includes the lyric 'Midnight drive down on Jewella Road ... Looks like it's gonna be just me and Geddy Lee tonight'.
" January[7] = "1978 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2003 - 'The Trees' was heard During today's episode of 'That 70's Show'.
" January[8] = "1977 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - The Canadian Government names RUSH Ambassadors of Music.
1992 - 'Chronicles - The Video Collection' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
2008 - The film 'Boogeyman 2' was released, with a Neil Peart Paragon poster hanging on a bedroom wall.
" January[9] = "1977 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1986 - Played the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida on the Power Windows Tour.
1996 - Alex Lifeson's solo album, 'Victor', was released.
2001 - RUSH reunited at Geddy's home studio after a five year break to begin work on what would become 'Vapor Trails'.
2002 - Exactly one year to the day after RUSH first reconvened at Geddy's home studio, Atlantic/Anthem announced that the band had 'completed recording tracks for their highly anticipated new album...and are now in the midst of mixing.'
" January[10] = "1976 - Played Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played an unknown venue in Dallas, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1986 - Played the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana on the Power Windows Tour.
1989 - 'A Show Of Hands', RUSH's third live album, was released.
2005 - Today's 'Sally Forth' comic strip included a RUSH reference.
2006 - 'The Piano Tribute To RUSH', by Todd Mark Rubenstein, was released. Rubenstein also released classical tributes 'Exit Stage Right' and 'The String Quartet Tribute To 2112'.
" January[11] = "1977 - Played the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts on the Hemispheres Tour.
1985 - 'Manhattan Project' hit number 10 on Rock radio.
1990 - 'Presto' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
" January[12] = "1978 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played Cobo Hall Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1,200 fans rioted as tickets went on sale in Detroit.
1986 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Power Windows Tour.
" January[13] = "1977 - Played an unknown venue in Wichita, Kansas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Power Windows Tour.
" January[14] = "1977 - Played the Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Veterans Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1988 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
" January[15] = "1977 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1986 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, North Carolina on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - The real-time strategy computer game 'Warcraft, Orcs & Humans' was released, with Rush lyrics are used for some of the cheat codes.
1996 - Alex appeared on Rockline promoting the release of 'Victor'.
2006 - 'Chemistry', the Rush biography by Jon Collins, was released.
" January[16] = "1977 - Played The Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
" January[17] = "1978 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Aitken Centre at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
2000 - RUSH was referenced During today's episode of 'Freaks and Geeks', when Lindsay's guidance counselor asked 'have you checked out the new RUSH album? I've gotta say it rocks pretty heavily, and that's coming from a guy who's seen Hendrix live.'
2007 - 'Tom Sawyer' was sung during today's episode of the comedy 'The Knights Of Prosperity'.
" January[18] = "1977 - Played the El Paso Coliseum in El Paso, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Erwin Special Events Center in Austin, Texas on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi on the Hold Your Fire tour
1992 - Played the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" January[19] = "1977 - Played the Lubbock Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
" January[20] = "1977 - Played the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1992 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1999 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
2008 - The comedy film 'Adventures Of Power' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, including a cameo by Neil Peart as well as additional RUSH references.
" January[21] = "1977 - Played the Taylor County Coliseum in Abilene, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Civic Center in Saginaw, Michigan on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
2005 - 'Ringers, Lord Of The Fans' released. This documentary celebrating fans of Lord Of The Rings, includes an interview with Geddy Lee.
" January[22] = "1977 - Played the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium in Amarillo, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1992 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Civic Arena in Pensacola, Florida on the Counterparts Tour.
1999 - The film 'SLC Punk' was released, with a flashback scene where the two main characters discuss Dungeons and Dragons while listening to 'The Trees'.
" January[23] = "1979 - Played an unknown venue in Syracuse, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played The Myriad in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - RUSH received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Musicians Institute of Technology.
Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Counterparts Tour.
2007 - The video game 'Patriots: A Nation Under Fire' was released, with 'RUSH' written on one of the buildings in the game.
" January[24] = "1977 - Played an unknown venue in Beaumont, Texas on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the War Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
2000 - Today's 'Avalon' online comic strip included Geddy Lee.
2001 - The film 'Strange Frequency' first aired, a VH-1 Original Movie which included 'Tom Sawyer' during the opening segment.
" January[25] = "1988 - Played Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played Selland Arena in Fresno, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on the Counterparts Tour.
2008 - During today's episode of the Japanese anime series 'Freedom', the main character wears a space suit with an Apollo 18 mission patch embroidered with the names 'Lee, Lifeson, Peart'.
" January[26] = "1977 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - 'Celebrity Winter Advice With Geddy Lee' premiered on The Rick Mercer Report.
" January[27] = "1977 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - 'Power Windows' was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
1988 - Played the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Hold Your Fire Tour: 'Turn The Page' later released on 'A Show Of Hands'.
1990 - 'Show Don't Tell' hit number 1 at Rock radio and 'Presto' reached number 14.
1992 - Played Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1995 - 'Moving Pictures' was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.
" January[28] = "1977 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Evansville, Indiana on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Splash Fieldhouse at the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on the Hemispheres Tour.
1994 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Counterparts Tour.
2007 - During today's episode of the animated television show 'Family Guy', a highway sign proclaims 'Rhode Island - 2112 miles'.
" January[29] = "1977 - Played the Morris Civic Center in South Bend, Indiana on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Dane County Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Counterparts Tour.
2008 - Tiles' 'Fly Paper' was released, with Alex Lifeson performing on the song 'Sacred & Mundane'.
The documentary film 'The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters' was released; one of the subjects performs Neil Peart's 'The Rhythm Method' drum solo.
1978 - Played the RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Erwin Special Events Center in Austin, Texas on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Roll The Bones Tour. All proceeds from the show were donated to AMFAR for AIDS research.
" January[31] = "1978 - Played the Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the I.U.A. Auditorium in Bloomington, Indiana on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico on the Counterparts Tour.
" February = new Array February[1] = "1979 - Played St. John Arena at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Hold Your Fire Tour: 'Manhattan Project' and 'Force Ten' later released on 'A Show Of Hands'.
1994 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Counterparts Tour.
1995 - RUSH's debut album was certified Gold by the RIAA.
" February[2] = "1979 - Played Wendler Arena in Saginaw, Michigan on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Power Windows Tour.
1987 - RUSH entered Ridge Farm Studios in the UK for supplemental 'Hold Your Fire' sessions.
1991 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster' (1966), Joel Robinson says 'Very trippy, and I bet you listen to RUSH, don't you?' Later, Tom Servo notes Joel identified 'The RUSH Guy'.
1992 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Roll The Bones Tour.
'Roll The Bones' hit number 9 on Rock radio.
1998 - 'Working Man', performed by alternative rock band Liquid Gang, was released on 'Fantastic Pirate Satellite'.
" February[3] = "1979 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Hold Your Fire Tour: 'Mission' later released on 'A Show Of Hands'.
1994 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Counterparts Tour.
1995 - 'Archives' was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
" February[4] = "1988 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2004 - The autobiography 'Cider With Roadies' by BBC Radio DJ Stuart Maconie was released, containing many RUSH references.
" February[5] = "1980 - Played the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Portland Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California on the Counterparts Tour.
'Cold Fire' hit number 3 on Rock radio.
2005 - Today's 'Out Of The Gene Pool' comic strip featured a character wearing an R30 t-shirt.
" February[6] = "1980 - Played The Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1989 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
2009 - The film 'Fanboys' was released, including 'Limelight', 'Tom Sawyer' and many RUSH references.
" February[7] = "1980 - Played the Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Counterparts Tour.
2005 - The videogame 'The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction' was released, including two RUSH references.
" February[8] = "1980 - Played the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played Selland Arena in Fresno, California on the Counterparts Tour.
2005 - The DVD 'It's The Whiskey Talking' was released with comedian Artie Lange joking that he is wearing the same jacket he wore to a RUSH concert in 1981.
2008 - 'Finding My Way', performed by the Michael Schenker Group, was releaesd on 'Doctor, Doctor: The Kulick Sessions'.
" February[9] = "1977 - Played the Civic Center in Saginaw, Michigan on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Assembly Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Permanent Waves Tour.
" February[10] = "1977 - Played Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1985 - Geddy Lee sang on 'Tears Are Not Enough' with the Canadian Artists Against Hunger (Northern Lights) in Toronto for the We Are The World charity album.
1986 - Played the Tucson Community Center in Tucson, Arizona on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - 'RUSH In Rio' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
" February[11] = "1977 - Played the Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - The world premiere of 'Moving Pictures' aired on CHUM-FM in Toronto.
1983 - Played Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Signals Tour.
1991 - After 17+ years of using Pro-Mark Rock-747s, Neil Peart agrees to an official endorsement arrangement with Pro-Mark drumsticks and becomes the newest member of the Pro-Mark Family.
1994 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Counterparts Tour.
1997 - 'Stereo' by lo-fi indie group Pavement was released on 'Brighten The Corners', including the lyric 'What about the voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy'.
2003 - 'Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987' was released.
" February[12] = "1977 - Played the RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Birmingham Odeon in Birmingham, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - 'Moving Pictures' was released.
1983 - Played Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played an unknown venue in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played an unknown venue in Memphis, Tennessee on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Played the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California on the Counterparts Tour.
2003 - During today's episode of 'Star Trek Enterprise', the captain mentions 'the border incursion of twenty-one-twelve'.
" February[13] = "1977 - Played Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played DeMontfort Hall in Leicester, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1982 - The 'Exit...Stage Left' concert video debuts on MTV.
1988 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
" February[14] = "1975 - Played the Wilfrid Laurier University Theatre Auditorium in Waterloo, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played City Hall in Newcastle, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1983 - Played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado on the Power Windows Tour.
" February[15] = "1975 - 'Fly By Night' was released.
Played an unknown venue in Owen Sound, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played City Hall in Newcastle, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Convention Center Arena at HemisFair Park in San Antonio, Texas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2005 - O Baterista from 'RUSH In Rio' lost the Best Rock Instrumental Performance Grammy to Brian Wilson's Mrs. O'Leary's Cow.
During today's episode of 'House', fans with a quick eye notice a placard which reads 'Beds 2043 - 2112'.
1975 - Played an unknown venue in Barrie, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the University Of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1988 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1989 - The film 'The Mighty Quinn' was released: fans with a quick eye during the opening scene will see a faded black 'Signals' t-shirt worn by a man in the crowd.
1992 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2007 - The film 'Ghost Rider' was released on DVD; the visual effects supervisor is wearing a RUSH Feedback t-shirt in a special features interview.
" February[17] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in London, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Cumberland County Memorial Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the Hemispheres Tour.
1983 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Signals Tour.
1990 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina on the Presto Tour.
2002 - Bob and Doub McKenzie's 'Take Off', featuring Geddy Lee on vocals, was heard during today's episode of 'The Simpsons'.
" February[18] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in Kingston, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the 'Hold Your Fire' Tour.
1990 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2004 - 'The Onion' satirical newspaper mentions Geddy Lee in 'Day Job Officially Becomes Job'.
" February[19] = "1977 - Played The Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the London Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played Joe Lewis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - 'Exit...Stage Left' concert video certified Gold by the RIAA.
1988 - Played the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Presto Tour.
" February[20] = "1975 - Played the Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played The Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the London Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour, later released as the third disc of 'Different Stages'.
1979 - Played the Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg, Florida on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Erwin Special Events Center in Austin, Texas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2001 - 'The Spirit of Radio' was released on 'V2 Oh What A Feeling', a four CD set of 'vital' Canadian music benefiting the CARAS Scholarship Fund, Safehaven, Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
'Kiss Of Death' by bluegrass band Split Lip Rayfield was released on 'Never Make It Home', with the lyric 'and even though Rush sounded good on the stereo, I had killed that car.'
1976 - Played the BCI Gymnasium at the Brandford Collegiate Institute in Brantford, Ontario on the 2112 Tour.
1981 - Played the Civic Arena in Dubuque, Iowa on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1989 - 'A Show Of Hands' concert video was released.
2003 - Geddy and Alex appeared on cable television's 'The Screensavers' on Tech TV in support of 'Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987'.
" February[22] = "1978 - Played City Hall in Sheffield, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played Barton Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played The Arena in Miami, Florida on the Presto Tour.
1997 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'The Deadly Mantis' (1957), Mike says 'You gotta hear this RUSH tape' and later reads a letter, talking about his 'miraculous escape' to the year '2112'.
" February[23] = "1978 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana on the Hemispheres Tour.
1983 - Played the Community Center in Tucson, Arizona on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on the Counterparts Tour.
" February[24] = "1978 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played The Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - 'Ghost Of A Chance' hit number 2 on Rock radio.
1994 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Counterparts Tour.
2003 - The 'A Show Of Hands' concert video debuts on VH1 Classic.
" February[25] = "1978 - Played the Liverpool Empire in Liverpool, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - '2112' was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
1988 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Counterparts Tour.
2005 - During today's episode of 'Numb3rs', fans with a quick eye notice a '2112 Derailments' during the opening credits.
" February[26] = "1977 - Played the Cumberland County Memorial Arena in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Colston Hall in Bristol, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played the International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - All three members of RUSH received the esteemed 'Order Of Canada', the highest civilian award from the Canadian government, for 'significant achievement in important fields of human endeavor'.
2002 - 'March of the High Guard', written and performed by Alex Lifeson, released on the 'Andromeda' soundtrack.
2006 - Today's 'Slowpoke' online comic strip featured an eggplant resembling Geddy Lee.
" February[27] = "Played the Travis St. Electric Co. in Dallas, Texas on the Fly By Night Tour.
Played the Municipal Auditorium in Columbus, Georgia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Gaumont in Southhampton, England on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on the Counterparts Tour: 'Show Don't Tell' later released on 'Different Stages'.
2003 - RUSH were inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
2007 - Geddy Lee and daughter Kyla made a non-acting appearance on the 'Gilmore Girls'.
'Garden Road', an unreleased Rush song, perfomed by Mos Generator, was released on 'Sucking The 70's: Back In The Saddle Again'.
1975 - Played the Sylvan Beach Pavilion in La Porte, Texas on the Fly By Night Tour.
1981 - Played the International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2006 - The video game expansion pack, 'SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate', was released, with the player eventually sent to '2112 Geddy Avenue'.
" February[29] = "1992 - Played the Suncoast Dome in St. Petersburg, Florida on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2000 - Tara MacLean's 'Passenger' released in the U.S., with Alex Lifeson playing guitar on 'If I Fall' and other tracks.
The video game 'Front Mission 3' was released, set in the year 2112.
2008 - Today's 'Chad The Fat Kid' online comic strip included a RUSH starman t-shirt.
" March = new Array March[1] = "1979 - Played the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the Power Windows Tour.
1987 - RUSH began recording overdubs for 'Hold Your Fire' in Montserrat.
1988 - Played The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Presto Tour.
1993 - Neil joins Artists Against Racism, the first musical artist to do so.
1994 - Played the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida on the Counterparts Tour.
1995 - RUSH lost the Rock Instrumental Grammy to Pink Floyd.
" March[2] = "1979 - Played the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played The Arena in Orlando, Florida on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1993 - Today's Tom Sawyer', a cover of 'Tom Sawyer' performed by psychobilly band The New Duncan Imperials, was released on 'Loserville'.
1994 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Counterparts Tour.
" March[3] = "1977 - Played the Tomorrow Club in Youngstown, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played The Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Presto Tour.
2009 - 'Retrospective 3, 1989 - 2008' was released.
" March[4] = "1933 - In his First Inaugural Address, American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt states 'the only thing we have to fear...is fear itself', inspiring the lyric 'we've got nothing to fear - but fear itself?' in 'The Weapon'.
1977 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Civic Center in Beaumont, Texas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - 'All The World's A Stage' was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Played The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played The Myriad in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Thunderdome in St. Petersburg, Florida on the Counterparts Tour.
" March[5] = "1975 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Randhurst Ice Arena in Arlington Heights, Illinois on the 2112 Tour.
1981 - Played The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1988 - Played Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played The Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2001 - Geddy presented a Juno Award to the Barenaked Ladies.
" March[6] = "1975 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on the Counterparts Tour.
2003 - Neil was announced as a finalist for the Writers Guild of Canada's Drainie-Taylor Biography Award for 'Ghost Rider: Travels On The Healing Road'.
2007 - The book 'The Enlightened Bracketologist - Final Four Of Everything' was released; The Camera Eye is compared to other 'Long Songs' of at least 10 minutes in length.
" March[7] = "1975 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played the Swing Auditorium in San Bernadino, California on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" March[8] = "1975 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played Expo Hall in Mobile, Alabama on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1988 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Counterparts Tour.
2005 - 'The String Quartet Tribute To RUSH's 2112' was released.
Today's 'OverCompensating' online comic strip featured a song about computer hacking to the tune of 'Tom Sawyer'.
1979 - Played the Civic Auditorium in Jacksonville, Florida on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1989 - 'A Show Of Hands' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1990 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Presto Tour.
1993 - 'Conchita Martinez' by indie-dance group Saint Etienne was released on 'So Tough', sampling 'The Spirit of Radio' throughout.
1994 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Counterparts Tour.
" March[10] = "1975 - Played the Roxy Theatre in North Hampton, Pennsylvania on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - '2112' was released.
1978 - Played the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1985 - Played the Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the Power Windows Warm Up Tour.
1988 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" March[11] = "1975 - Played the Stone Balloon in Newark, Delaware on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1985 - Played the Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the Power Windows Warm Up Tour.
1988 - Played the Colisée de Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - 'RUSH In Rio' concert DVD was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.
" March[12] = "1975 - Alex Lifeson married his long-time girlfriend, Charlene.
1977 - Played the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1985 - Played the Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the Power Windows Warm Up Tour.
1992 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Counterparts Tour.
2003 - 'Working Man' was heard during today's episode of 'That 70's Show'.
2007 - 'Far Cry', the first single from 'Snakes & Arrows', debuted on rock radio and on rush.com.
" March[13] = "1979 - Played the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Moving Pictures Tour.
" March[14] = "1979 - Played the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1985 - Played the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers, Florida on the Power Windows Warm Up Tour.
1992 - Played the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" March[15] = "1976 - Played the Starwood in Hollywood, California on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Bob and Doug McKenzie's 'Great White North' album is released with Geddy performing on the track 'Take Off'.
1985 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Power Windows Warm Up Tour.
1992 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2000 - The videogame Backyard Baseball 2001 was released, with Randy Johnson saying 'If baseball doesn't work out I'm going to play drums in a rock band like Neil Peart from Rush'.
2002 - The videogame 'Backyard Baseball 2003' was released, which states Randy Johnson's 'Hobbies include photography, playing the drums, and listening to 'RUSH' albums'.
2005 - 'Subdivisions', the heavy metal tribute to Rush was released.
The video game 'Red Sector 2112' was released.
2007 - 'Tom Sawyer', performed by The Alex Skolnick Trio, was released on 'Last Day In Paradise'.
" March[16] = "1976 - Played the Starwood in Hollywood, California on the 2112 Tour.
1978 - 'Archives', a package combining RUSH's first three albums, was released.
1979 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played McArthur Court in Eugene, Oregon on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Jacksonville Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Signals Tour.
2008 - During today's episode of 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force', Jigsaw, the star of the Saw horror movie franchise, tries to lure Meatwad with 'Want to play a game...I've got all the Rush records!'.
" March[17] = "1976 - Played the Starwood in Hollywood, California on the 2112 Tour.
1977 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - The film 'American Hot Wax' was released, reported to include a RUSH song.
1979 - Played the Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - 'Permanent Waves' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1983 - Played the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Signals Tour.
1998 - '2112 Overture', performed by Paul Roarback, was released on 'The Mother Of All Tribute Albums'.
2000 - The film 'High Fidelity' was released: fans with a quick ear will hear Jack Black singing the instrumental section of 'Jacob's Ladder' when he first appears in the film.
2009 - The soundtrack to the film 'I Love You Man' was released, includes 'Limelight' and 'Tom Sawyer', plus actors Segel and Rudd performing 'Limelight'.
" March[18] = "1976 - Played the Starwood in Hollywood, California on the 2112 Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Auditorium in Oshawa, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Wheeling Civic Center in Wheeling, West Virginia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Seattle Center Colisium in Seattle, Washington on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Signals Tour.
2003 - The Goo Goo Dolls 'Music In High Places' DVD was released, with one of the guitarists seen wearing a 'Hold Your Fire' t-shirt.
" March[19] = "1979 - Played an unknown venue in Chattanooga, Tennessee on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Seattle Center Colisium in Seattle, Washington on the Permanent Waves Tour.
" March[20] = "1980 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Lakeland Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta on the Presto Tour.
1994 - RUSH was inducted into the Juno Awards Hall Of Fame.
2003 - 'Red Star 2: Duty And Destiny', book two of 'The Red Star Trilogy' inspired by the works of Rush, was published by Dennis J. Barton.
2006 - Kevin J. Anderson's sci-fi anthology 'Landscapes' is released, with an introduction written by his friend, Neil Peart.
" March[21] = "1978 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Spokane Coliseum in Spokane, Washington on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the London Gardens in London, Ontario on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Lakeland Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Calgary Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta on the Presto Tour.
2005 - 'Headbanger's Bible' was released, a compilation of primarily 'classic' rock tracks, it includes RUSH's version of 'Summertime Blues'.
" March[22] = "1978 - Played the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1986 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Counterparts Tour: 'The Analog Kid' later released on 'Different Stages'.
" March[23] = "1980 - Played the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Signals Tour.
1990 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - WEA's 'Essential Music Videos: Album Rock' DVD compilation was released, containing 'Stick It Out'.
" March[24] = "1975 - RUSH won their first Juno for 'Most Promising Group'.
1978 - Played Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Max Bell Arena in Calgary, Alberta on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Presto Tour.
2002 - 'Red Star: Sacred Cities', book one of 'The Red Star Trilogy' inspired by the works of Rush, was published by Dennis J. Barton.
" March[25] = "1976 - Played the Medford Armory in Medford, Oregon on the 2112 Tour.
1978 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Max Bell Arena in Calgary, Alberta on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played The Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Counterparts Tour.
2003 - With a remix by Alex Lifeson, the 'Fascination Unknown' single was released by Canadian punk band All Systems Go.
" March[26] = "1983 - Played the University of South Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina on the Signals Tour.
1990 - Played the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Counterparts Tour.
1999 - The film 'EDtv' was released, with Matthew McConaughey wearing a '2112' t-shirt during the hospital scene.
" March[27] = "1975 - Played the Kenosha Ice Arena in Kenosha, Wisconsin on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Moving Pictures Tour, later released as the 'Exit...Stage Left' concert video, and most of the tracks on the album.
1983 - Played the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on the Signals Tour.
1994 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Counterparts Tour.
" March[28] = "1975 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played the Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Beban Park Arena in Nanaimo, British Columbia on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Ottawa Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on the Presto Tour.
2005 - Neil Peart was referenced on today's episode of 'Cheap Seats'.
2008 - The film 'Who's Your Monkey' was released, with one of the characters wearing a 2112 t-shirt.
" March[29] = "1979 - Played the Pershing Memorial Auditorium in Lincoln, Nebraska on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Power Windows Tour.
'Mystic Rhythms' hit number 21 on Rock radio.
1994 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Counterparts Tour.
2002 - 'One Little Victory' single released, the first from 'Vapor Trails'.
2003 - 'YYZ', performed by Umphrey's McGee, was released on 'Live At Fox Theatre'.
2005 - During today's episode of 'According To Jim', after poorly playing in their garage band, Andy says 'Yeah, like we're going to open for Rush!'
" March[30] = "1978 - Played the Memorial Gardens in Guleph, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Topeka, Kansas on the Hemispheres Tour.
1983 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Signals Tour.
1990 - Played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Counterparts Tour.
" March[31] = "1977 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the first of two dates at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Power Windows Tour: 'Mystic Rhythms' and 'Witch Hunt' later released on 'A Show Of Hands'.
1990 - Played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Presto Tour.
1994 - 'The Simpsons' episode 'Bart Gets an Elephant' premiered; includes Homer, Lisa and Marge, saying 'Do'h!', 'A deer!', 'A female deer!', later heard at the end of 'The Big Money' during the Vapor Trails Tour.
2002 - The Canadian miniseries 'Trudeau' premiered, reported to include a scene with 'The Spirit Of Radio'.
" April = new Array April[1] = "1977 - Played the Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1982 - Played the Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the second of two dates at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Power Windows Tour: 'Mystic Rhythms' and 'Witch Hunt' later released on 'A Show Of Hands'.
1994 - Played the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois on the Counterparts Tour.
" April[2] = "1978 - Played the Civic Centre in Cornwall, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin on the Counterparts Tour.
'Nobody's Hero' reached number 10 at Rock radio.
1998 - 'Tom Sawyer', performed by Rage, was released on the Japanese edition of 'Thirteen'.
" April[3] = "1978 - Played the Jock Harty Arena in Kingston, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Poughkeepsie Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Tucson Community Center in Tucson, Arizona on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played the Civic Center Arena in Monroe, Louisiana on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Presto Tour.
1995 - Neil Peart's article, 'Into Africa: Two Weeks on the Road Through Sun-Parched Savanna and Medieval Villages' was published in Maclean's magazine.
2007 - 'The Classical Tribute To Rush: Through The Prism', a classical compilation album of previous Vitamin Records covers, was released.
2009 - The film 'Adventureland' was released, with a character airdrumming and singing along to 'Limelight'.
" April[4] = "1975 - Played the Nordic Arena in Flint, Michigan on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played the Memorial Centre in Petersborough, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Played The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - Received the Music DVD of the Year Juno Award for 'RUSH In Rio'.
2008 - The film 'The Grand' was released, with one of the characters reciting RUSH lyrics as a prayer.
" April[5] = "1980 - Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in Lake Charles, Louisiana on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Counterparts Tour.
" April[6] = "1975 - Played the G.W. Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played the Aitken Centre at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1982 - Played the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
" April[7] = "1972 - Played T.L. Kennedy High School in Toronto, Ontario.
1975 - Played the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played the Joe Louis Levesque Arena in Moncton, New Brunswick on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played Veterans Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played The Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Counterparts Tour.
" April[8] = "1975 - Played the Akron Civic Theater in Akron, Ohio on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in Shreveport, Louisiana on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Signals Tour.
1990 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Presto Tour.
1991 - Neil Peart performs live with the Buddy Rich Band during the Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert at the Ritz Theater in New York City.
1994 - Played the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the Counterparts Tour.
2003 - 'Serenity' by Godsmack was released on 'Faceless', inspired by Neil Peart's book 'Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road'.
" April[9] = "1975 - Played the County Fieldhouse in Erie, Ohio on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1982 - Played the Leon County Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Signals Tour.
1988 - Played Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Played The Mark in Moline, Illinois on the Counterparts Tour.
2002 - 'The Temples Of Syrinx' was heard during today's episode of 'That 70's Show'.
2009 - During today's episode of the Japanese animated series 'K-On!', a music store has a banner reading 'Peart, the best reason to play drums'.
" April[10] = "1979 - Played the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Virginia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played the Lakeland Civic Center Arena in Lakeland, Florida on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1988 - Played the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2002 - Over a month before its actual release, an unauthorized copy of 'Vapor Trails' surfaced on the Internet.
2006 - 'Closer To The Heart' was released on 'Oh What A Feeling, Vol. 3', a four CD set of 'vital' Canadian music benefiting the CARAS Scholarship Fund, Safehaven, Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
" April[11] = "1976 - Played the Ice Arena in Waukegan, Illinois on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played the Hampton Coliseum - Hampton, Virginia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Convention Center Arena in San Antonio, Texas on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played the Lakeland Civic Center Arena in Lakeland, Florida on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
2008 - Played the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[12] = "1975 - Played the Union Auditorium at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois on the Fly By Night Tour.
1981 - RUSH are eyewitnesses to the historic first launch of Space Shuttle Columbia from Red Sector A, and later captured the event in the song 'Countdown', which is 'Dedicated with thanks to astronauts Young & Crippen and all the people of NASA for their inspiration and cooperation'.
Played the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - Played the Bayfront Center Arena in St. Petersburg, Florida on the Signals Warm Up Tour.
1984 - 'Grace Under Pressure' was released.
1992 - Played the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2005 - 'Tom Sawyer', performed by punk band Mindless Self Indulgence, was released on 'You'll Rebel To Anything'.
" April[13] = "1975 - Played the KSHE Kite Fly Festival at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - 'Moving Pictures' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1986 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the Power Windows Tour.
1992 - 'Chronicles' was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
Played the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2008 - Played the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2007 - 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie' is released, includes Neil Peart voicing a miniature of himself (as a watermelon seed) who plays the drums.
" April[14] = "1977 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Power Windows Tour.
2009 - The Rifftrax audio commentary for 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' was released; when R2D2 is navigating through the Dagobah swamp, Mike Nelson quips 'that's more stage fog than a RUSH concert!'
" April[15] = "1975 - Played the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Ambassador Theater in St. Louis, Missouri on the 2112 Tour.
1977 - Played the Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1992 - Played the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, Scotland on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2008 - Played the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[16] = "1977 - Played Welch Auditorium in Grand Rapids, Michigan on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played an unknown venue in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Power Windows Tour.
" April[17] = "1975 - Played the Burlington Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Memorial Arena in Pekin, Illinois on the 2112 Tour.
1977 - Played the G.W. Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland on the Power Windows Tour.
1992 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2008 - Played the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[18] = "1975 - Played Belleville Area College in Belleville, Illinois on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the IMA Sports Arena in Flint, Michigan on the 2112 Tour.
1980 - Played the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Mobile, Alabama on the Moving Pictures Tour.
'Limelight' hit number 4 and 'Tom Sawyer' reached number 8 on Rock radio.
1992 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Counterparts Tour.
" April[19] = "1975 - Played Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Power Windows Tour.
2008 - Played The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[20] = "1977 - Played the Agricultural Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, Pennsylvania on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1986 - Played an unknown venue in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Counterparts Tour.
2008 - Played the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[21] = "1975 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Louisville, Kentucky on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1981 - Played the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1988 - First of three nights playing the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Hold Your Fire Tour, later released as the 'A Show Of Hands' concert video.
1992 - Played the Music Hall in Hannover, Germany on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2005 - Alex pled no contest to a single misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest without violence and was sentenced to 12 months probation plus court costs in a settlement agreement of the charges the resulted from his run in with Collier County sheriff's deputies on January 1, 2004.
" April[22] = "1975 - Played the Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Brown County Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Counterparts Tour.
" April[23] = "1977 - Played the War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played City Hall in Newcastle, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Second of three nights playing the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Hold Your Fire Tour, later released as the 'A Show Of Hands' concert video.
1992 - Played the Sporthalle in Koln, Germany on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Counterparts Tour.
2002 - Neil Peart's instructional drumming video, 'A Work In Progress', released on DVD (originally released on VHS in 1997).
2008 - Played the Frank Irwin Center in Austin, Texas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[24] = "1975 - Played the Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played City Hall in Newcastle, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1987 - RUSH took a break in the studio as a gospel choir sang accompanyment to 'Prime Mover'.
1988 - Last of three nights playing the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Hold Your Fire Tour, later released as the 'A Show Of Hands' concert video.
1990 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Counterparts Tour.
2002 - The video game 'Gore' was released, includes two game maps named after RUSH songs.
2007 - Porcupine Tree's 'Fear Of A Blank Planet' was released, with Alex Lifeson performing on the song 'Anesthetize'.
" April[25] = "1975 - Played the Charlotte Park Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played The Myriad in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Presto Tour.
2006 - 'Gold', a repackaging of the two Retrospectives compilations originally released in 1997, was released. Something For Nothing was replaced by Working Man on the release.
2008 - Played the Superpages.com Center in Dallas, Texas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[26] = "1975 - Played the Cumberland County Memorial Arena in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played The Tulsa Assembly Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1986 - Played the Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, Scotland on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1994 - Played US Air Arena in Landover, Maryland on the Counterparts Tour.
2008 - Played the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[27] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in Richmond, Virginia on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - 'Moving Pictures' was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
1990 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Eissporthalle in Berlin, Germany on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" April[28] = "1979 - Played The Odeon in Edinburgh, Scotland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Ft. Wayne Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Frankenhalle in Nuremburg, Germany on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" April[29] = "1976 - Played the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus Ohio on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the St. John Arena at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1986 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1992 - Played the Hanns-Martin Schlayerhalle in Stuttgart, Germany on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Counterparts Tour.
2008 - Played the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" April[30] = "1976 - Played McElroy Auditorium in Waterloo, Iowa on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1988 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
1994 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Counterparts Tour: 'Bravado' later released on 'Different Stages'.
" May = new Array May[1] = "1979 - Played the Liverpool Empire in Liverpool, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played The Myriad in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Power Windows Tour.
1989 - Geddy Lee appeared on the CD accompanyment to the book 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson', introducing and then performing 'Get Ready'.
1990 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Presto Tour.
1991 - Alex was inducted into Guitar Magazine's Hall of Fame.
1992 - Played Le Zenith in Paris, France on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - 'RUSH In Rio' concert DVD is certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.
2007 - 'Snakes & Arrows', RUSH's 19th studio album, was released.
'Exit Stage Left', 'Grace Under Pressure Tour' and 'A Show Of Hands' were released individually on DVD.
'Run For Cover, A Tribute To Rush' was released by Eclipse Records.
2008 - Played the Cricket Wireless Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[2] = "1979 - Played the Liverpool Empire in Liverpool, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1986 - Played the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas on the Power Windows Tour.
1988 - Played the Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played an unknown venue in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Presto Tour.
" May[3] = "1975 - Played Chanel High School in Bedford, Ohio on the Fly By Night Tour.
1983 - Played the Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland on the Signals Tour.
1992 - Played the Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Played Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York on the Counterparts Tour.
2004 - 'Chronicles - The DVD Collection' was released in the UK and Europe.
2005 - 'Limelight', performed by Spearfish, was released on 'Area 605'.
2007 - 'Working Man' was heard during today's episode of 'My Name Is Earl'.
2008 - Played the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[4] = "1977 - Played the Music Hall in Omaha, Nebraska on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1988 - Played the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia on the Presto Tour.
1994 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Counterparts Tour.
1999 - 'La Villa Strangiato', performed by Greg Howe, was released on 'Ascend'.
2008 - Played the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[5] = "1979 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1988 - Played the Hans Martin Schleyerhalle in Stuttgart, Germany on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Presto Tour.
1999 - The album 'Planet Reverb' by Jetpack was released, with the linernotes showing the guitarist striking the same pose as Alex Lifeson did in 'Permanent Waves'.
" May[6] = "1975 - Played the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played an unknown venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Sporthalle Boblingen in Stuttgart, Germany on the Signals Tour.
1994 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Counterparts Tour.
1997 - 'Retrospective I, 1974 - 1980' was released along with the remasters of RUSH's first seven studio albums, RUSH though Permanent Waves.
1999 - Today's episode of 'ReBoot', the computer animated television series, includes a recreation of the 'Exit...stage Left' album cover.
2007 - 'Tom Sawyer' was heard during today's episode of 'The Sopranos'.
2008 - Played the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
The Barnaked Ladie's children's album 'Snacktime' was released, with Geddy Lee adding a spoken performance on the title track. The album also includes the track 'Here Come The Geese' which quotes 'Subdivisions'.
1979 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - Final mixing of 'Hold Your Fire' began at Paris' Studio William Tell.
1990 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Presto Tour.
1993 - Harvard Lampoon inducts RUSH as Musicians of the Millennium.
1994 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Counterparts Tour. The performance sets the record for most band performances at the venue (22).
1997 - Played Hospitality Point in San Diego, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - During today's episode of 'Gilmore Girls', 'Lane' claims to be driven to be a great drummer like 'Keith Moon...Neil Peart (pronounced it 'Pert')'.
'Tom Sawyer' live, performed by Deadsy, was released on 'Family Values Tour 2001'.
1975 - Played Louis University in Lockport, Illinois on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Duluth Arena in Duluth, MN on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Congress Centrum in Hamburg, Germany on the Signals Tour.
1990 - Played the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on the Test For Echo Tour.
2001 - Today's episode of 'That 70's Show' includes the lines 'I love RUSH. 'Fly By Night'!' Guest stars include Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty of SCTV (i.e. 'Bob MacKenzie' and 'Count Floyd').
2005 - During today's episode of 'Trailer Park Boys', one of the people looking at Ricky's dad's burned down trailer is wearing an R30 t-shirt'.
2007 - 'Tom Sawyer', performed by The Bad Plus, was released on 'Prog'.
2008 - Played the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[9] = "1975 - Played Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played the Coventry Theatre in Coventry, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
'In the midst of a crowded and chaotic backstage scene, following the second of our four nights at the Palladium, a few quiet words of agreement became the unlikely conception for [Moving Pictures]. Prior to this, it had been our announced intention to record and release a second live album...' - Neil Peart, 'A RUSH Newsreel', Moving Pictures Tourbook
1981 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played the Tucson Community Center in Tucson, Arizona on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2007 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
" May[10] = "1975 - Played the State Farm Arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played the Convention Center in Niagara Falls, New York on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played The Odeon in Birmingham, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the Philipshalle in Dusseldorf, Germany on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Presto Tour.
1996 - The novel 'Microserfs' by Douglas Coupland was released, with one of the character's main interests being Neil Peart.
1997 - Played the Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion in Devore, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2008 - Played the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[11] = "1976 - Played the Masonic Auditorium in Detroit, Michigan on the 2112 Tour.
1978 - Played an unknown venue in Fort Wayne, Indiana on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played The Odeon in Birmingham, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Rhein-Neckar-Halle in Heidelberg, Germany on the Signals Tour.
1986 - Played an unknown venue in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2006 - John Kastner's 'Have You Seen Lucky' was released, with Alex Lifeson playing guitar on multiple tracks.
2008 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[12] = "1978 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Archives Tour.
1981 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Forest National in Bruxelles, Belgium on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Power Windows Tour.
" May[13] = "1976 - Played the Starr Auditorium at Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan on the 2112 Tour.
1978 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played the Southampton Gaumont in Southampton, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the War Memorial in Syracuse, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played the Colisée de Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec on the Presto Tour.
2002 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
2008 - The novel 'Shadow Of The Jaguar' by Steven Seville was released, including many RUSH references.
The Rifftrax audio commentary for 'Saw' was released; when Danny Glover states 'Get a rush on these prints', Bill Colbert quips 'Geddy Lee, preferalby'.
1979 - Played Colston Hall in Bristol, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Olympic Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon on the Test For Echo Tour.
1999 - Geddy appears on the Pamela Wallin show alongside Salman Rushdie.
2002 - 'Vapor Trails' was released.
'Tom Sawyer', performed by Deadsy, was released on 'Commencement'.
1977 - Played the Nelson Center in Springfield, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1981 - Played an unknown venue in Glen Falls, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the BSU Pavilion in Boise, Idaho on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987
The film 'The Gate' was released, with a RUSH poster hanging in the bedroom of one of the characters.
2002 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
'The Onion' satirical newspaper mentions RUSH in 'U.S. Protests Mexi-Canadian Overpass.
2004 - Billboard Magazine publishes the special issue 'Spotlight On Rush'.
" May[16] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in Portchester, New York on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played the Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played Colston Hall in Bristol, England on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played an unknown venue in Providence, Rhode Island on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Presto Tour. The band raises $200,000 for the United Way at the show.
1992 - 'Bravado' reached number 13 on Rock radio.
1997 - Played General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Test For Echo Tour.
" May[17] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in Johnston, Pennsylvania on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Archives Tour.
1981 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Portland Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Power Windows Tour.
1990 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Presto Tour.
1995 - Crush Kill Destroy' by The Ultramagnetic MC's was released on 'The Basement Tapes 1984-1990', sampling 'Tom Sawyer' throughout.
1997 - Played The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on the Test For Echo Tour.
" May[18] = "1974 - Played the North Side Drive-In in Lansing, Michigan.
1977 - Played the Lakeview Arena in Marquette, Michigan on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played an unknown venue in Boise, Idaho on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played Nr. Kortrijt in Poperinge-Maekeblijde, Belgium on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1992 - Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
2003 - Alex Lifeson guest starred on the Canadian television series 'Trailer Park Boys'. That same night 'The Trees' was heard During today's episode of 'King Of The Hill'.
" May[19] = "1981 - Robert Klein interviews the band for his radio show.
1984 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Power Windows Tour.
1997 - Played BSU Pavilion in Boise, Idaho on the Test For Echo Tour.
2009 - The 'Rock Band Classic Rock Track Pack', an add on bundle for 'Rock Band' which includes the original versions of 'Closer To The Heart' and 'Red Barchetta', was released.
" May[20] = "1977 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Signals Tour.
1997 - Played the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - Today's episode of 'South Park', the animated television series, includes a joke about Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' directed toward Neil Peart.
2008 - Played the iWireless Center in Moline, Illinois on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[21] = "1977 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the War Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1983 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Geddy appeared on Rockline.
1986 - Played the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington on the Power Windows Tour.
1992 - Played the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2002 - 'In The Mood', performed by Sloan, was released on the soundtrack to the Canadian film 'Fubar'.
" May[22] = "1975 - Played the Capitol Theater in Yakima, Washington on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played McMorran Arena in Port Hurron, Michigan on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Utica, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on the Signals Tour.
1997 - Played Fiddler's Green Amphitheater in Englewood, Colorado on the Test For Echo Tour.
2008 - Played the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[23] = "1975 - Played the Armory in Medford, Oregon on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Duluth Arena in Duluth, Minnesota on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played the Concert House in Gothenburg, Sweden on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1992 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2000 - 'Irk The Purists' by Half Man Half Biscuit was released on 'Trouble Over Bridgwater'; the song lists bands and albums which 'irk the purists', and opens with the lyrics 'Give me Love, give me Can, give me Meatloaf, give me Rush, give me Marquee Moon...'.
" May[24] = "1834 - Happy Victoria Day! Officially declared a holiday by the parliament of the Province of Canada in 1834, this day is celebrated in the song 'Lakeside Park'.
1975 - Played the Paramount in Portland, Oregon on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played Chateau Neuf in Oslo, Norway on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, RI on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1983 - Played the Royal Highland Exhibition Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Cal Expo in Sacramento, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1992 - Played the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas, Texas on the Test For Echo Tour: 'The Trees' later released on 'Different Stages'.
2008 - Played the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[25] = "1975 - Played the Paramount Northwest in Seattle, Washington on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played Tivoli Gardens in Stockholm, Sweden on the Hemispheres Tour.
1983 - Played the Royal Highland Exhibition Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California on the Power Windows Tour.
1992 - Played the Myriad Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Woodlands Pavilion in Woodlands, Texas on the Test For Echo Tour.
2008 - Played the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[26] = "1961 - The 'Twilight Zone' episode 'Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?' first aired, about a pair of state troopers who must determine which member of a bus trip is, in reality, an invader from outer space. The truth is revealed when one of characters removes his hat and 'beneath his hat the strangeness lies, take it off, he's got three eyes'.
1975 - Played the Paramount in Portland, Oregon on the Fly By Night Tour.
1978 - Played an unknown venue in Sioux City, Iowa on the Archives Tour.
1984 - Played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - Played the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California on the Power Windows Tour.
2004 - Played the Starwood Amphitheatre in Antioch, Tennessee on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2009 - The 'Buddy Rich Memorial Concert 2008' DVD is released, includes Neil Peart performing Love For Sale, Time Will Tell, Cottontail/One O'Clock Jump, and YYZ with the Buddy Rich Band.
" May[27] = "1975 - Played Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Brown County Arena in Green Bay Wisconsin on the 2112 Tour.
1978 - Played McElroy Auditorium in Waterloo, Iowa on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played the Stadthalle in Erlangen, Germany on the Hemispheres Tour.
1992 - Played Fiddler's Green Amphitheater in Englewood, Colorado on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1999 - RUSH received a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame.
2008 - Played Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[28] = "1978 - Played the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Archives Tour.
1979 - Played the Stadthalle in Offenbach, Germany on the Hemispheres Tour.
1984 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2001 - Produced and mixed by Alex Lifeson, 'Wasted Me' by 3 Doors Down was released as a bonus track on their Australian issue of 'Better Life'.
2004 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Charlotte, North Carolina on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Today's 'HijNKS Ensure: Geek Webcomic' included a Neil Peart reference.
" May[29] = "1975 - Played the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the St. Paul Civic Center Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota on the 2112 Tour.
1979 - Played the Musikhalle in Hamburg, Germany on the Hemispheres Tour.
1984 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1992 - Played the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2004 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" May[30] = "1975 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Played the Nelson Center in Washington, DC on the 2112 Tour.
1984 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
" May[31] = "1975 - Played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California on the Fly By Night Tour.
1979 - Played the Rosengarten in Mannheim, Germany on the Hemispheres Tour.
1992 - Played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2004 - Played the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June = new Array June[1] = "1975 - Played The Winterland in San Francisco, California on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played City Hall in Sheffield, England on the All The World's A Stage Tour, RUSH's first performance in the UK.
1979 - Played the Volkshaus in Zurich, Switzerland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Southampton Gaumont in Southampton, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1982 - The video game 'Ultima II Revenge Of The Enchantress' was released, with the player given the choice to go to the year 2112.
1992 - Played the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2008 - Played The Amphitheater at Clark County in Ridgefield, Washington on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[2] = "1975 - Played The Winterland in San Francisco, California on the Fly By Night Tour.
1977 - Played the Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Circus Krone in Munich, Germany on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Southampton Gaumont in Southampton, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1984 - Played the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
'Distant Early Warning' hit number 3 on Rock radio.
1990 - Played the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York on the Presto Tour.
1999 - The novel 'Prayers For Rain' by Dennis Lehane was released, with a comparison between RUSH to Andy Warhol which is shall we say, less than favorable?
2004 - Played the Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" June[3] = "1977 - Played the Birmingham Odeon in Birmingham, England on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1981 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1992 - Played the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - 'Retrospective II, 1981 - 1987' was released along with the remasters for RUSH's last five studio albums for Mercury, Moving Pictures through Hold Your Fire.
2008 - Played the Idaho Center in Boise, Idaho on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
'Now That's What I Call Classic Rock' compilation is released, includes 'The Spirit Of Radio'.
1976 - Played an unknown venue in Amarillo, Texas on the 2112 Tour.
1977 - Played the London Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Pink Pop Festival in Geleen, Holland on the Hemispheres Tour.
1980 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the 'Permanent Waves' Tour.
1984 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Test For Echo Tour: 'Force Ten' later released on the 'Different Stages' Japanese release.
2004 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Noblesville, Indiana on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" June[5] = "1976 - Played the University of Texas Memorial Gym in El Paso, Texas on the 2112 Tour.
1980 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played The Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Starwood Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee on the Test For Echo Tour.
2004 - Played the Tweeter Center in Tinley Park, Illinois on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2005 - Today's 'Out Of The Gene Pool' comic strip featured a character wearing an R30 t-shirt.
" June[6] = "1974 - Played the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.
1975 - Played the Warner Theater in Fresno, California on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played The Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played an unknown venue in Odessa, Texas on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1992 - Played the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2004 - During today's episode of 'Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law', Peanut has a RUSH sticker of the debut album cover on his notebook.
" June[7] = "1974 - Played the Western Idaho Fairgrounds in Boise, Idaho.
1976 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas on the 2112 Tour.
1975 - Played the Civic Theater in San Diego, California on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Selland Arena in Fresno, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on the Test For Echo Tour.
2004 - Played the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2005 - Alex Lifeson performs with All Systems Go guitarist/vocalist John Kastner and Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy at the White Ribbon benefit concert at The Phoenix in Toronto.
2008 - Played the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[8] = "1977 - Played the Gota Lejon in Stockholm, Sweden on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1984 - Played the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Riverport Amphitheater in St. Louis, Missouri on the Test For Echo Tour.
1999 - Alex performed at the White Ribbon Charity Show at Club Phoenix in Toronto, Ontario.
2004 - Played the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" June[9] = "1981 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1989 - 'A Show Of Hands' concert video was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
1992 - Played Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1998 - Jeff Berlin's 'Crossroads' compilation released, with Neil Peart co-drummer on 'Mirabi' (previously released).
2008 - Played the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2009 - The video game 'Rock Band Unplugged', which includes the vault edition of 'The Trees', was released for the Sony PSP.
" June[10] = "1980 - Played the first of two nights at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the Permanent Waves Tour: four tracks later released on 'Exit...Stage Left'.
1981 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Lubbock Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Deer Creek Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on the Test For Echo Tour.
2003 - 'Intro' by rapper Joe Budden was released on his epynonymous album, sampling 'Lock and Key'.
2004 - Played the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[11] = "1976 - First of three nights at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario on the 2112 Tour, later released as 'All The World's A Stage'.
1977 - Played the Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle, England on the 'All The World's A Stage' Tour.
1980 - Played the second of two nights at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the Permanent Waves Tour: four tracks later released on 'Exit...Stage Left'.
1981 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Star Lake Amphitheater in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania on the Test For Echo Tour.
" June[12] = "1976 - Second of three nights at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario on the 2112 Tour, later released as 'All The World's A Stage'.
1977 - Played The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played City Hall in Newcastle, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Convention Center in Anaheim, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1992 - Played the Riverport Amphitheater in St. Louis, Missouri on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2004 - Played the UMB Bank Pavilion in Maryland Heights, Missouri on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[13] = "1975 - Played Cleary Auditorium in Windsor, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1976 - Final of three nights at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario on the 2112 Tour, later released as 'All The World's A Stage'.
1977 - Played the Liverpool Empire in Liverpool, England on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played City Hall in Newcastle, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1984 - Played the Tulsa Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played Cooper Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Starwood Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Test For Echo Tour.
2004 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2006 - 'Replay x3', a four-disc box set containing DVD reissues of 'Exit...Stage Left', 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'A Show Of Hands' along with first time in print CD soundtrack version of 'Grace Under Pressure', was released.
2007 - Played the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia on the opening night of the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[14] = "1975 - Played Iroquois Park in Whitby, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1981 - Played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played Deer Creek Amphitheater in Noblesville, Indiana on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the World Music Theater in Chicago, Illinois on the Test For Echo Tour, later released as the bulk of 'Different Stages'.
2006 - Neil recorded three songs for Vertical Horizon's 'Burning The Days' at Capitol Records Studio B in Hollywood, CA.
2008 - Played the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[15] = "1980 - Played Queens Hall in Leeds, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played an unknown venue in Las Vegas, NV on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1991 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', commenting on the music score to 'Pod People' (1984), Tom Servo says 'Neil Peart on Drums'.
2007 - Played the Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[16] = "1976 - Played Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Indiana on the 2112 Tour.
1980 - Played the Deeside Leisure Centre in Deeside, Wales on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1984 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio on the Test For Echo Tour.
2007 - Played the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2009 - The video game compilation 'Guitar Hero Smash Hits', which includes the original 'YYZ', was released.
" June[17] = "1972 - Played the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan.
1976 - Played the Welland Arena in Welland, Ontario on the 2112 Tour.
1980 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1990 - Played the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Great Woods Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Pine Knob Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan on the Test For Echo Tour.
" June[18] = "1975 - Played the Trianon Ballroom in Regina, Saskatchewan on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Seattle Center Colisium in Seattle, Washington on the Moving Pictures Tour.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wirelesse Amphitheatre in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[19] = "1975 - Played the Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played The Apollo in Manchester, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Seattle Center Colisium in Seattle, Washington on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on the Test For Echo Tour.
2000 - Geddy hosts the Second Annual Wine Tasting, Rare Wine Auction and Backyard Barbecue in his own backyard.
2006 - Today's online 'Bang Cartoon' included a caricature of Geddy Lee making a plea for more US football talent.
" June[20] = "1975 - Played The Arena in Thunder Bay, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played The Odeon in Birmingham, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1990 - Played the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played Jones Beach in Long Island, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia on the Test For Echo Tour.
2007 - Played the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[21] = "1975 - Played Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played De Montfort Hall in Leicester, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1981 - Played The Coliseum in Spokane, Washington on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1992 - Played the Star Lake Amphitheater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" June[22] = "1975 - Played The Arena in Dundas, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1980 - Played the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England on the Permanent Waves Tour.
1990 - Played Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Englewood, Colorado on the Presto Tour.
1997 - Played the Blockbuster-Sony E-Centre in Camden, New Jersey on the Test For Echo Tour.
1999 - 'O Canada', performed by Geddy and Alex with South Park's Terrance and Phillip, released on the 'South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut' soundtrack.
2002 - RUSH reported to have performed a rehearsal show at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York prior to the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[23] = "1975 - Played The Arena in Lakefield, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1981 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1992 - Played the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Great Woods Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on the Test For Echo Tour: '2112' & 'Leave That Thing Alone!' later released on 'Different Stages'.
2002 - RUSH reported to have performed a second rehearsal show at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York prior to the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - 'A Nightmare To Remember' by Dream Theater on 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' contains the lyric 'the air is thick and still,' likely a nod to 'Witch Hunt'.
" June[24] = "1990 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played Deer Creek Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - The first half of Neil Peart's article about his childhood, 'A Port Boy's Story', is printed in the St. Catharines Standard.
1997 - 'Burning For Buddy Volume 2', featuring Neil Peart, was released.
2004 - Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine wore a Power Windows t-shirt during their appearance on Sessions@AOL.
" June[25] = "1975 - Played Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1981 - Played the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played the Mecca-Milwaukee Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1994 - The second half of Neil Peart's article about his childhood, 'A Port Boy's Story', is printed in the St. Catharines Standard.
1997 - Played Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York on the Test For Echo Tour.
2004 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in San Antonio, Texas on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[26] = "1975 - Played the Waterloo Lutheran University Theatre in Kitchener, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1984 - 'Grace Under Pressure' was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
Played the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Cal Expo in Sacramento, California on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Pine Knob Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien, New York on the Test For Echo Tour.
2004 - Played The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" June[27] = "1975 - Played Centennial Hall in London, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1984 - Played the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on the Presto Tour.
1992 - Played the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1998 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Hobgoblins' (1985), when someone is air-drumming, Tom Servo says 'The true story of Neil Peart.'
2007 - Played the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachussetts on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Marcus Amphitheater Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[28] = "1974 - Played the Allen Theater in Cleveland, Ohio.
1975 - Played Kee To Bala in Bala, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1992 - Played the World Music Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1997 - Played the Molson Centre in Montreal, Quebec on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played the ctnow.com Meadows Music Centre in Hartford, Connecticut on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - 'Contents Under Pressure: 30 Years Of Rush At Home & Away', the Rush biography by Martin Popoff, was released.
2008 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[29] = "1975 - Played Summer Gardens in Port Dover, Ontario on the Fly By Night Tour.
1984 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Played the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the Presto Tour.
2002 - Played the Coors Light Amphitheatre at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - 'Feedback', RUSH's first ever album of covers, was released.
Played Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
'Toronto Rocks' was released to DVD, commemorating 'Molson Canadian Rocks For Toronto', an all day benefit concert for Toronto's SARS-depressed economy held July 30th, 2003.
2007 - Played Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, Pennsylvania on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" June[30] = "1984 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1997 - Played the Molson Amphitheater in Toronto, Ontario on the Test For Echo Tour.
2004 - Played the USANA Amphitheater in West Valley City, Utah on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2006 - Today's 'PVPonline' comic strip featured a 2112 poster.
2007 - Played the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July = new Array July[1] = "1974 - Played the Seneca Theater in Toronto, Ontario.
1994 - The novel 'Chrome Circle' by Mercedes Lackey was released, with the many character discussing 'Roll The Bones' and the importance of the lyrics.
1997 - Remasters of the live albums 'All The World's A Stage', 'Exit...Stage Left'and 'A Show Of Hands' were released.
2000 - 'TruthOla' by Steve Morse was released on 'Major Impacts', credited to the influences of Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson & Alex Lifeson.
2002 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Vapor Trails Tour, with first copies of Neil Peart's book, 'Ghost Rider: Travels On The Healing Road', available at the show.
" July[2] = "1973 - Played The Colonial Tavern in Toronto, Ontario.
1981 - Played the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1997 - Played the Molson Amphitheater in Toronto, Ontario on the Test For Echo Tour: 'Resist' later released on 'Different Stages'.
2002 - 'Exit Stage Right, The String Quartet Tribute' to RUSH was released.
2004 - Played the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Post Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[3] = "1981 - Played the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1997 - Played the Quebec Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec on the Test For Echo Tour.
2001 - 'High School' by Nerf Herder was released on 'My E.P.', including the lyric 'nobody ever got laid, cuz they were wearin' a RUSH t-shirt'.
2002 - 'Chronicles - The Video Collection' was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Virginia Beach, Virginia on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played The Amphitheater at Clark County in Ridgefield, Washington on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2006 - Alex Lifeson appeared on The Golf Channel's 'Personal Lessons' with friend and Golf Pro Rocco Mediate.
" July[4] = "1981 - Played the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1997 - Played the Corel Centre in Ottawa, Ontario on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - Played the Darien Lake Six Flags Performing Arts Center in Darien, New York on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Marc Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[5] = "1981 - Played the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Moving Pictures Tour.
1984 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - Neil's book 'Ghost Rider: Travels On The Healing Road' released.
2008 - Played the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[6] = "1984 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1991 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Time of the Apes' (1987), Tom Servo says 'Neil Peart on drums.'
2002 - Played the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on the Vapor Trails Tour.
The String Cheese Incident perform 'Tom Saywer' live at Red Rocks, later released on 'July 6 2002, Morrison Co: On The Road'.
2004 - Played the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[7] = "1984 - Played the Ohio Center in Columbus, Ohio on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1998 - DJ Z-Trip's 'Tom Sawyer' remix appears on the 'Small Soldiers' soundtrack; the original is heard during the film.
2002 - Played the Darien Lake Six Flags Performing Arts Center in Darien, New York on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[8] = "1976 - Played the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana on the 2112 Tour.
1984 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2000 - During today's episode of 'Freaks and Geeks', while Nick iss listening to 'Tom Sawyer', Harold Weir (played by Joe Flaherty, i.e. 'Count Floyd') says 'That drummer you're listening to, he's terrible'. Nick retorts 'That's Neil Peart [pronounced 'Pert'], he's the greatest drummer alive!'. Harold responds 'Well Neil Peart couldn't drum his way out of a paper bag' and then impresses him with some Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, whom he says 'took lessons'.
2007 - Played the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - The original version of 'Closer To The Heart', and the 'Working Man Vault Edition', were made available for download from the Rock Band online store.
" July[9] = "1984 - Played Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1996 - I Mother Earth's 'Scenery and Fish' released, with Alex Lifeson playing guitar on 'Like A Girl'.
2002 - Played Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia on the Vapor Trails Tour.
'Need for Speed - Hot Pursuit 2' video game released, containing 'One Little Victory' instrumental edit.
2004 - Played the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[10] = "1976 - Played the SMU Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas on the 2112 Tour.
1998 - Two films released this day, 'Small Soldiers' and 'Whatever', included 'Tom Sawyer' in the film and on their soundtrack albums ('Small Soldiers' included a remix).
2002 - 'Secret Touch' single released, the second from 'Vapor Trails'.
2004 - Played the Chronicle Pavilion in Concord, California on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" July[11] = "1998 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'The Touch of Satan' (1970), Mike sings the opening verse of 'The Trees'.
2002 - Played the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - During today's episode of 'Code Monkeys', an actual Rush poster was seen hanging on the wall.
2008 - Played the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[12] = "1984 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - Played the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Marysville, California on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[13] = "1993 - Geddy Lee sang 'O Canada' at the 64th Major League Baseball All Star Game in Baltimore, Maryland.
1999 - Geddy Lee appears on two albums released the same day: Euphoria's debut album, with Geddy playing bass and keyboards (also co-producer and co-writer) on 'The Road'; and I Mother Earth's 'Blue Green Orange', with Geddy playing bass on 'Good for Sule'.
" July[14] = "1789 - 'Bastille Day', signaling the start of the French Revolution, later inspires the song by the same name.
1984 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1998 - 'Tom Sawyer' released on the 'Whatever' soundtrack, also played in the film.
2002 - Played the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront in Camden, New Jersey on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - Played the Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, New York on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[15] = "1984 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - Played the Tommy Hilfiger Theatre at Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" July[16] = "1976 - Played the West Palm Beach Auditorium in West Palm Beach, Florida on the 2112 Tour.
1984 - Played The Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1994 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Girls Town' (1959), when someone in the movie calls for 'Mary Lee', who isn't there, Crow T. Robot says 'Well, then, is Geddy Lee there?'
2004 - Played Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - The DJ-remix of 'Tom Sawyer', originally from the film 'Small Soldiers', was included in the 'All-Pro Football 2K8' videogame.
2008 - All three members of RUSH appeared on Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report', their first appearnce on US television in 33 years.
" July[17] = "2002 - Played the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2003 - 'Afterimage', performed by Violet Island, was released on 'One Or Nothing'.
2004 - Played the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2006 - 'Hurry Up' by Paul Gilbert was released on 'Get Out Of My Yard'; besides stating that this album was heavily influenced by Rush, it is reported that guitarist Paul Gilbert also named this Rush-sounding track as a tribute to Rush ('hurry up' means 'to rush').
2008 - Played Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[18] = "1976 - Played the Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama on the 2112 Tour.
2007 - Played the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[19] = "1981 - RUSH is accused of Satanism in the Daily Texan.
2002 - Played the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2008 - Played Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[20] = "1976 - Played the Soldiers and Sailors Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee on the 2112 Tour.
2002 - Played the Tweeter Center in Tinley Park, Illinois on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - Played the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[21] = "2007 - Played The Amphitheater at Clark County in Ridgefield, Washington on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[22] = "2008 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Georgia on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[23] = "1976 - Played the Triad Arena in Greensboro, North Carolina on the 2112 Tour.
1983 - Geddy and Alex played the Celebrity Tennis Jam on Pier 84 in New York, New York on the Signals Tour.
2007 - Played the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[24] = "1976 - Played the Cumberland County Arena in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the 2112 Tour.
1981 - The Canadian film 'Gas' was released, with 'Limelight' heard during the film.
2006 - RUSH was referenced on 'Saxondale', as 'The Spirit Of Radio' was quoted on the British television series.
2008 - Played the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[25] = "1974 - Played Centennial Hall in London, Ontario.
1998 - RUSH was referenced During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'. While viewing 'The Final Sacrifice' (1990), when an abandoned cabin is found in the Canadian wilderness Crow T. Robot says 'Geddy Lee's birthplace'. Later the robots make fun of Canada, and Mike counters by saying 'They gave us Ed the Sock and RUSH!'
2003 - The film 'Lara Croft: The Cradle Of Life' was released; fans with a quick eye will see '2112-8888' on the back of a city bus.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
During today's episode of 'Code Monkeys', one of the characters says 'This must be how Rush felt after they recorded 2112'.
Nothing specific happened in RUSH history today.
" July[27] = "1976 - Played University Hall in Jackson, Mississippi on the 2112 Tour.
2003 - During today's episode of 'Futurama', as Bender begins a revolt against technology he declares 'soon we'll stage an attack on technology worthy of being chronicled in an anthem by RUSH.'
2007 - Played the Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[28] = "1980 - RUSH was in the studio side by side with the band Max Webster recording 'Battle Scar', later released on Webster's 'Universal Juveniles' album.
1992 - 'Grade 9' by the Barenaked Ladies was released on 'Gordon', including musical tributes to 'Tom Sawyer' and 'The Spirit Of Radio'.
2004 - Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine wore a Power Windows t-shirt during their appearance on MTV Cribs.
2006 - RUSH was referenced on 'Alice I Think', the Canadian television series.
2007 - Played the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[29] = "1953 - Geddy Lee was born in Willowdale, Ontario. Happy Birthday, Geddy!!
1974 - Neil Peart joined RUSH.
1976 - Played the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama on the 2112 Tour.
2004 - Played the Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" July[30] = "1974 - One day after Neil joined the band, RUSH bought equipment for their first tour at Long and McQuade Music in Toronto, including Geddy's first Rickenbacker (the black one), Neil's Silver Slingerland drums, and Alex's Gibson Les Paul Deluxe and Marshall Amps.
1976 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Columbus, Georgia on the 2112 Tour.
1982 - The film 'The Last American Virgin' was released, with 'RUSH' scribbled on student's notebook.
2003 - Played the Molson Canadian Rocks SARS Benefit Concert at Downsview Park in Toronto, Ontario.
During today's episode of 'Train 48', Johnny laments missing the SARS benefit concert.
2004 - Played the Ford Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa Bay, Florida on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" July[31] = "1957 - The Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations designed to detect Soviet bombers approaching North America, went into operation.
" August = new Array August[1] = "1974 - RUSH's self-titled debut album was released sometime this month. The exact date is unknown.
1976 - Played an unknown venue in Huntsville, Alabama on the 2112 Tour.
2002 - Played the Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, Kansas on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain view, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[2] = "1996 - 'Working Man' the progressive rock tribute to RUSH was released.
2002 - Played the UMB Bank Pavilion in Maryland Heights, Missouri on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" August[3] = "2004 - Geddy and Alex appeared live in XM's performance studio in Washington, DC to record XM's 'Artist Confidential'.
Played Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[4] = "2002 - Played the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront in Camden, New Jersey on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Marysville, California on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[5] = "1994
The film 'Airheads' was released; fans with a quick eye will see a RUSH 'Hemispheres' bumpersticker on one of the radio station's desks.
1945 - The pilot of 'Enola Gay' flew out of the shockwave, as told in 'Manhattan Project'.
2002 - Played the Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the ctnow.com Meadows Music Centre in Hartford, Connecticut on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the USANA Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[7] = "1993 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Secret Agent Super Dragon' (1966), regarding a long-haired brunette spy-woman Joel Robinson says 'In this light, she looks like Geddy Lee.'
2004 - Played Ford Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" August[8] = "2002 - Played the Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2006 - 'Dead Rising', the video game, was released, and includes the main guitar riff from 'A Passage To Bangkok' itself sampled in the song 'Gone Guru' by the rap band Lifeseeker.
2007 - Played Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[9] = "2000 - 'The Onion' satirical newspaper includes 'Congress Debates Collness Of Rush'.
2002 - Played the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2009 - Neil Peart's chrome Slingerland drumkit, the first kit he purchased after becoming a member of Rush, was sold on Ebay for $25,100.
" August[10] = "Nothing specific happened in RUSH history today.
" August[11] = "2002 - Played the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantaugh, New York on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[12] = "2002 - Played the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Selma, Texas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - The Grammy nominated 'Hope - Live for The Art of Peace' is released on the 'Songs For Tibet - The Art Of Peace' benefit album.
" August[13] = "1982 - The film 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' was released: fans with a quick eye will see a row of 'Exit Stage Left' albums during the scene in the record store.
" August[14] = "1974 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the RUSH Tour. This was Neil's first show as a member of the band.
2001 - Produced by Alex Lifeson, Lifer's eponymous second album was released.
2002 - Played the AmSouth Amphitheatre in Antioch, Tennessee on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[15] = "1974 - Played the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
2000 - 'The Spirit Of Radio', performed by Rosetta Stone, was released on 'Uneortica'.
2004 - Played the Darien Lake Six Flags Performing Arts Center in Darien, New York on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
'Summertime Blues' from Feedback was the official song for the WWE Summerslam 2004 pay-per-view event.
1974 - Played the Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
2002 - Played the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" August[17] = "1977 - Played the Orpheum Theater in Davenport, Iowa on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2002 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Selma, Texas on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" August[18] = "1979 - Played an unknown venue in Dubuque, Iowa on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2004 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" August[19] = "1979 - Played Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2002 - Played the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" August[20] = "1974 - Played the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the McElroy Auditorium in Waterloo, Iowa on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played The Music Hall in Houston, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2000 - 'Let The Music Play - Plasmic Honey 2000 AD Remix' by Shannon was released on 'Let the Music Play: Give Me Tonight' cd single, opening with a samples of the opening keyboards of '2112'.
2008 - The film 'The Rocker' was released, with a scene referencing Neil Peart being cut from the theatrical release, but found on the DVD.
" August[21] = "1979 - Played the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2002 - Played the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - The soundtrack to Rob Zombie's 'Halloween' is released, includes Rush's 'Tom Sawyer'.
" August[22] = "1979 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the 'Permanent Waves' Warm Up Tour.
2001 - 'Working Man', performed by Firebird was included as bonus track on the Japanese release of 'Deluxe'.
2004 - Played the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2006 - The novel 'Hunters Of Dune', by Brian Herbert & Neil Peart's friend, Kevin J. Anderson, was released. The chapter leading epigram on page 427 of this Dune sequel reads: 'A choice can be as dangerous as a weapon. Refusing to choose is in itself a choice. - Pearten, ancient Mentat'.
" August[23] = "1977 - Played the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2002 - Played the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[24] = "1979 - Played vor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2001 - The film 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' was released: fans with a quick ear will hear two actors 'singing' 'La Villa Strangiato' in the comic book store.
2002 - Played Fiddler's Green Amphitheater in Englewood, Colorado on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[25] = "1995 - 'I Think I'm Going Bald', performed by Ed Hall, was released on 'Cinco Años, Five Years Trance Syndicate Records'.
2006 - 'Cygnus And The Sea Monsters - One Night In Chicago' was released. A DVD and CD recording of the September 18th, 2005 Rush tribute set featuring Mike Portnoy with Paul Gilbert, Sean Malone and Jason McMaster.
" August[26] = "1974 - Played the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played B Ginnings in Schaumburg, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1983 - The film 'Strange Brew' was released: fans with a quick eye will see a RUSH bumper sticker on the McKenzie Brothers' van.
1991 - 'Holier Than Thou' by Metallica was released on their 'Black Album', with a nod to 'Witch Hunt' with the lyrics 'Point the finger, slow to understand, arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand'.
2007 - Played the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[27] = "1953 - Alex Lifeson was born in Fernie, British Columbia. Happy Birthday, Alex!!
1976 - Played the Union Auditorium at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1979 - Played an unknown venue in Detroit, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
" August[28] = "1979 - Played Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2001 - 'Anthem', performed by George Lynch, was released on 'Will Play For Food'.
2007 - Played the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[29] = "1974 - Played the Casino Arena in Asbury Park, New Jersey on the RUSH Tour.
1979 - Played the Civic Center in Lansing, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
" August[30] = "1974 - Played the Joint In The Woods in Parsippany, New Jersey on the RUSH Tour.
1979 - Played an unknown venue in Saginaw, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
2007 - Played the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" August[31] = "1979 - Played the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1980 - RUSH return to Phase One with Terry Brown to record demos for 'The Camera Eye', 'Tom Sawyer', 'Red Barchetta', 'YYZ', 'Limelight' and 'Witch Hunt'.
1984 - RUSH was the first band played on Canada's MuchMusic channel with the video for the song 'The Enemy Within'.
2001 - 'Roll The Bones' was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
" September = new Array September[1] = "1975 - 'Caress Of Steel' was released sometime this month. The exact date is unknown.
1977 - 'A Farewell To Kings' was released sometime this month. The exact date is unknown.
1979 - Played the Ivor Wynn Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1994 - The novel 'Star Wars: Champions Of The Force', by Neil Peart's friend, Kevin J. Anderson, was released; a stormtrooper has service number 2112.
2007 - Played the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2009 - 'Guitar Hero 5' the video game was released, includes a previously unreleased recording of Rush performing 'The Spirit Of Radio' during the Permanent Waves Tour.
2009 - During today's episode of 'Warehouse 13', 'Roll The Bones' and 'Snakes & Arrows' were referenced.
" September[2] = "1974 - Played the Pineways Trail Park in Munson Township, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
1979 - Played Varsity Stadium in Toronto, Ontario on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1995 - Alex plays Canada's Kumbaya Fest with The Boomers.
1996 - 'The Spirit Of Radio', performed by Catherine Wheel, was released as a hidden track on 'Like Cats And Dogs'.
2007 - Played the Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[3] = "1976 - Played the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1982 - Played the Brown County Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the Signals Tour.
1991 - 'Roll The Bones' was released.
" September[4] = "1982 - Played an unknown venue in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the Signals Tour.
1990 - 'Chronicles' was released.
1994 - Alex Lifeson and other Canadian musicians perform at the second Kumbaya Festival, an AIDS benefit concert in Toronto.
2001 - 'Prison Song' by metal band System of a Down was released on 'Toxicity', with the closing notes identical to the close of 2112's 'The Temples of Syrinx'.
" September[5] = "1979 - Played the Rupp Arena Theater in Lexington, Kentucky on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1980 - The film 'Return of the Secaucus 7' was released, reported to include a RUSH song during the bar scene.
1982 - Played the Civic Arena in Dubuque, Iowa on the Signals Tour.
2000 - 'People Get Ready' by Mooney Suzuki was released, with the back cover including the text 'snow dog is victoious'.
" September[6] = "1977 - Played the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1997 - The film 'Orgazmo' was released, with a scene where Matt Stone says 'Everybody say Geddy Lee...You know, Geddy Lee? Worlds greatest bass player?'
2007 - Played the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[7] = "1977 - Played The Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Five Seasons Theater in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on the Signals Tour.
2007 - The 'South Park' episode 'Guitar Queer-O' premiered, with Cartman saying 'Real guitars are for old people,' later heard during 'The Trees' during the second leg of the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[8] = "1977 - Played the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Alpine Valley Amphitheater in East Troy, Wisconsin on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa on the Signals Tour.
1987 - 'Hold Your Fire' was released.
1998 - 'Battle Scar' live, performed by Talas, was released on 'If We Only Knew Then What We Know Now...'.
2002 - Played GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[9] = "1977 - Played the Kinsmen's Fieldhouse in Edmonton, Alberta on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - 'Signals' was released.
Played the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska on the Signals Tour.
1993 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Operation Double 007' (1967), when a dead body is found wearing headphones Tom Servo says 'He died listening to RUSH' and Joel Robinson replies '2112.'
2000 - Neil Peart and Carrie Nuttall were married in Monticeto, California.
2004 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[10] = "1977 - Played The Arena in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Detroit, Michigan on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1996 - 'Test For Echo' was released.
2002 - Played the Skyreach Centre in Edmonton, Alberta on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2003 - During today's episode of 'Reno-911', to fill time after making a short musical presentation to a high school class, Lt. Dangle asks if there are any requests and says 'I can play some RUSH'.
" September[11] = "1977 - Played the Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota on the Signals Tour.
2004 - Played The NEC Arena in Birmingham, England on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
The film 'Phil the Alien' was released with 'Tom Sawyer' played during one scene.
2009 - Alex Lifeson is one of an all star cast of actors and musicians to appear in the Canadian vampire rock and roll comedy film 'Suck' which premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival; Lifeson plays as a Canadian border officer.
2009 - The documentary 'Backstage Secrets: On the Road with the Rock Band RUSH' was released on DVD.
" September[12] = "1952 - Neil Ellwood Peart was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Happy Birthday, Neil!!
1979 - Played the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, Pennsylvania on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1980 - Played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in Bismarck, North Dakota on the Signals Tour.
2002 - Played the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[13] = "1974 - Played the University of Maryland Baltimore County Gym II in Baltimore, Maryland on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the JFK Coliseum in Manchester, New Hampshire on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Civic Center Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
" September[14] = "1977 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Victoria, British Columbia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played The Metrapark in Billings, Montana on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1999 - 'Red Star', the death metal tribute to Rush was released.
2002 - Played The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
'Freaks And Geeks: Original Soundtrack And Score' was released, includes 'The Spirit of Radio'.
Godsmack's 'Changes' live DVD is released, includes the Peart inspired 'Serenity', and a short bit of 'YYZ' during 'Batalla De Los Tambores'.
2005 - 'Metal: A Headbangers Journey' documentary premiered, including an interview with Geddy Lee.
2007 - Played the Colisee de Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[15] = "1974 - Played the Thomas Fieldhouse in Lockhaven, Pennsylvania on the RUSH Tour.
1982 - Played the Casper Events Center in Casper, WY on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Civic Center in Glen Falls, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - Geddy and Alex perform at the Celebrity Tennis Tournament, Saddlerock Ranch, Malibu, California.
2002 - Played the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played The NEC Arena in Birmingham, England on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2006 - The film 'Beer League' was released with a RUSH reference.
2007 - Played the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2009 - The short film 'City Sonic Project - Geddy Lee At Massey Hall' premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
" September[16] = "1974 - Played the Paramount Theatre in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Coliseum in Spokane, Washington on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
" September[17] = "1977 - Played the Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1996 - Geddy presents an award at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
2002 - Played the Chronicle Pavilion in Concord, California on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2003 - 'Cygnus X-1', performed by Dr. Manhattan, was released on 'Deflatormouse'.
2004 - Played the Konig-Pilsner Arena in Oberhausen, Germany on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[18] = "1968 - Played 'The Coff-In' at the United Church in Toronto; their first paying gig.
1974 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum in Pullman, Washington on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1983 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the 'Grace Under Pressure' Warm Up Tour.
1984 - Played an unknown venue in Lake Placid, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - Played the AutoWest Amphitheatre in Sacramento, California on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2005 - Mike Portnoy with Paul Gilbert, Sean Malone and Jason McMaster performed a Rush tribute set during 'The Drum Pad' anniversary show, later released on DVD and CD as 'Cygnus And The Sea Monsters - One Night In Chicago'.
2007 - 'Lush: A Trubute to Rush's Debut...And John Rutsey' was released by Main Man Records.
" September[19] = "1974 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Forum Theatre in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played the ISU Minidome in Pocatello, Idaho on the Signals Tour.
1983 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Warm Up Tour.
2004 - Played the Schleyerhalle in Stuttgart, Germany on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2007 - Played the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[20] = "1974 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Lakeland Civic Center Arena in Lakeland, Florida on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played the BSU Pavilion in Boise, Idaho on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - Played the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2005 - 'Fly By Night' was heard during today's episode of Supernatural, the TV series.
" September[21] = "1974 - Played an unknown venue in St. Petersburg, Florida on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played New Bingley Hall in Stafford, England on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played the Salt Palace Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on the Signals Tour.
1983 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Warm Up Tour.
1984 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Grace Under Pressure Tour, later released as the 'Grace Under Pressure' concert video.
1996 - Fans of the band Pearl Jam, RUSH sent them a case of champagne at Maple Leaf Gardens after the band's lone Canadian tourdate.
2002 - Played the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the Mazda Palace in Milan on the 30th Anniversary Tour, their first concert in Italy.
2007 - Played ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa, Ontario on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" September[22] = "1970 - The 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' episode 'The Spanish Inquisision' premiered, including the line 'No one expects the Spanish Inquisition', later heard at the end of 'Where's My Thing' during the Roll The Bones Tour, and during some of the Vapor Trails shows at the end of 'The Big Money'.
1974 - Played an unknown venue in Orlando, Florida on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Dome Arena in Rochester, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, Oregon on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1979 - Played New Bingley Hall in Stafford, England on the Permanent Waves Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Warm Up Tour.
1984 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2007 - Played the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2009 - Vertical Horizon's 'Burning The Days' is released, includes Neil Peart on three tracks, including one which he wrote the lyrics for.
" September[23] = "1974 - Played an unknown venue in Gainesville, Florida on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Armory in Medford, Oregon on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1983 - Played Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Warm Up Tour.
1996 - Geddy appeared on Rockline.
2002 - Played the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" September[24] = "1977 - Played The Winterland in San Francisco, California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2004 - Played the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" September[25] = "1974 - Played an unknown venue in Columbus, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
1980 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour; the band's tour bus is broken into at the venue.
1984 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1999 - RUSH was referenced during the pilot episode of 'Freaks and Geeks', when Nick stated 'six more pieces I got a bigger kit than Neil Peart [pronounced 'Pert'] from RUSH, yeah!'
2001 - 'Chronicles - The DVD Collection' was released.
2002 - Played the Coors Amphitheatre in San Diego, California on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Played the T-Mobile Arena in Prague on the 30th Anniversary Tour, their first concert in the Czech Republic.
2006 - Neil Peart's fourth book, 'Roadshow: Landscape With Drums, A Concert Tour By Motorcycle' was published.
2009 - 'Trailer Park Boys 2: Countdown To Liquor Day' movie was released, with a cameo by Alex Lifeson playing a drunken, undercover cop posing as a transvestite in a gay-prostitute alley.
" September[26] = "1975 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Center in Bakersfield, California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
2006 - 'The Trees', performed by lounge singer Richard Cheese, was released on 'Silent Nightclub'.
" September[27] = "1974 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Worcester, Massachusetts on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Fairgrounds in Reno, Nevada on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Cape Cod Coliseum in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1984 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1986 - RUSH began the studio writing sessions for 'Hold Your Fire' at Elora Sound in Ontario.
2002 - Played Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on the Vapor Trails Tour: 'Between Sun & Moon' later released on 'RUSH In Rio' as a 'Board Bootleg'.
2004 - Played the Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" September[28] = "1974 - Played an unknown venue in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played Joe Louis Levesque Arena in Moncton, New Brunswick on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1980 - Played the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1984 - Played the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - Played the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - 'Feels Like Today' by Rascal Flatts was released, with one of the band members wearing a Signals t-shirt in the album's artwork.
2007: - During today's episode of the British television series 'Saxondale', 'The Necromancer' was heard and 'Caress Of Steel' was mentioned.
" September[29] = "1974 - Played the Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - RUSH's first live album, 'All The World's A Stage', was released.
Played the Simmons Sports Center in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played Warnors Theater in Fresno, California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1984 - Played the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2004 - Played the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
" September[30] = "1977 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, Pennsylvania on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
1982 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2003 - 'Red Star 3: Ascendance', book three of 'The Red Star Trilogy' inspired by the works of RUSH, was published by Dennis J. Barton.
2008 - Neil Peart was referenced during the animated television series 'Frisky Dingo', when a character makes a bad attempt at a vocalized drum fill.
Dream Theater 'Chaos In Motion' DVD is released, with the opening notes of 'Xanadu' played at the beginning of 'Trial Of Tears'.
1974 - Played the Leone Cole Auditorium in Jacksonville, Florida on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Sydney Forum in Sydney, Nova Scotia on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1980 - Played the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine on the Moving Pictures Warm Up Tour.
2004 - Played the Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland on the 30th Anniversary Tour.
2008 - 'Available Light', performed by Wave Mechanics Union, was released on 'Second Season'.
" October[2] = "1959 - The pilot episode of the 'Twilight Zone' premiered, about a man with amnesia 'who wakes up lost in an empty town, wondering why no one else is around'.
1975 - Played the Trianon Ballroom in Regina, Saskatchewan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played the Calgary Corral in Calgary, Alberta on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2000 - 'Andromeda' television series premiered, featuring the title theme 'March of the High Guard', written and performed by Alex Lifeson.
2007 - The 'Heavy Metal' Boxed Set is released, a 4-CD set which includes 'Working Man'.
" October[3] = "1974 - Played the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Lord Beaverbrook Rink in Saint John, New Brunswick on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Starwood Amphitheater in Hollywood California on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - 'Force Ten' hit number 3 on Rock radio.
2003 - The film 'School Of Rock' was released with two RUSH references: Jack Black's character gives the drummer a '2112' CD, and says 'RUSH, Neil Peart [pronounced Pert], one of the greatest drummers ever'; a later scene shows a closeup of a chalkboard which includes RUSH in a 'family tree' of rock.
2006 - Alex Lifeson appears on three albums released this day; Edwin's 'Better Days', Jakalope's 'Born 4' and 'Trailer Park Boys: The Movie Soundtrack'.
2007 - Played the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
During today's episode of 'The Sarah Silverman Program', one of the characters plans on seeing them in concert that night.
2008 - 'Cali Trip' by rapper Proof was released on 'Mayor Of Detroit', sampling 'Xanadu'.
The film 'Zeitgeist: Addendum' was released online, with 'Cygnus X-1' included in the soundtrack.
1974 - Played the Music Hall in Houston, Texas on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Mesa Amphitheater in Mesa, Arizona on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1984 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1994 - 'Burning For Buddy Volume 1', featuring and produced by Neil Peart, was released.
1999 - Geddy sings 'O Canada' before a Toronto Maple Leafs game at the Air Canada Centre.
2005 - 'Working Man' was heard during today's episode of Supernatural, the TV series.
" October[5] = "1975 - Played Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Geddy appeared on Rockline.
2000 - 'Wishlist' was performed live by Pearl Jam, later released on 'Live in Toronto'. Geddy Lee was in attendance when Eddie Vedder changed the lyrics of the song from 'I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me' to 'I wish I was fortunate, as fortunate as Geddy Lee'.
2002 - Played Foro Sol in Mexico City on the Vapor Trails Tour, RUSH's first concert in Mexico.
2004 - 'Chamber Made: Baroque Tribute to RUSH' released.
2007 - Played the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[6] = "1974 - Played the Oak Brook Forum in Oak Brook, Illinois on the RUSH Tour.
1984 - Played the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2006 - 'The Trailer Park Boys: The Big Dirty' movie was released, with the boys scheming to rob a change machine, named the 'Quiznoid 2112', from inside the local theater, whose marquee lists films named after Rush songs. The movie also includes a cameo by Alex Lifeson in the role of a policeman, as of course it also includes the obligatory Rush t-shirt.
2007 - Played the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[7] = "1982 - Played the Duluth Arena in Duluth, Minnesota on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Ohio Center in Columbus, Ohio on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2003 - Primus' 'Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People' DVD was released, with a guest appearance by Alex Lifeson.
'2113' by emo-progressive band Coheed and Cambria was released on 'In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3', reportedly an homage to RUSH's influences.
1976 - Played the North Bay Memorial Gardens in North Bay, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2007 - 'Tom Sawyer' was heard During today's episode of 'Everybody Hates Chris'.
" October[9] = "1974 - RUSH recorded a live performance for Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.
1976 - Played the Sudbury Arena in Sudbury, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1982 - Played the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Signals Tour.
'Subdivisions' peaked at number 5 and 'New World Man' reached number 1 on Rock radio.
1997 - Neil Peart's instructional drumming video, 'A Work In Progress', was released on VHS.
2007 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[10] = "1976 - Played the Ottawa Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played the Dane County Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin on the Signals Tour.
2002 - Played the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa Bay, Florida on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - Geddy and Alex's recorded appearance for 'Artist Confidential' debuts on XM Radio.
2007 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[11] = "1975 - Played Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Kingston Memorial Center in Kingston, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2002 - Played the Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on the Vapor Trails Tour.
The film 'The Rules Of Attraction' was released, includes a mailbox numbered 2112.
2003 - During today's episode of 'Duck Dodgers', Duck Dodgers uses Attack Pattern 'YYZ'.
2004 - 'Team America: World Police' hits theaters, includes the line 'Usually a case of malignant narcissism brought on during childhood' later sampled in Rush's 'Malignant Narcissism'.
" October[12] = "1973 - Played the Waterloo Lutheran University in Waterloo, Ontario.
1977 - Played the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on the Signals Tour.
1984 - 'Moving Pictures' was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
2007 - Played the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[13] = "1975 - Played Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played The Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played the University of Illinois Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois on the Signals Tour.
2002 - Played Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" October[14] = "1977 - Played the Assembly Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1997 - 'Merry Axemas' released, with 'Little Drummer Boy' performed by Alex Lifeson on all instruments.
2002 - The video game 'Roller Coaster Tycoon 2' was released, which allows the player to purchase a roller coaster for $2,112.
2004 - During the pilot episode of 'Second Hand Stories', the hosts visit a used record store and select a copy of 2112.
2007 - Played the MEN Arena in Manchester, England on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[15] = "1975 - Played Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the War Memorial Hall at University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on the Signals Tour.
2002 - Played the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" October[16] = "1974 - Played Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Joplin, Missouri on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Expo Center in Abilene, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri on the Signals Tour.
2002 - Played the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2005 - RUSH was referenced in the pilot episode of 'Squidbillies', the animated television series.
2007 - Played the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Holland on the Snakes & Arrows Tour, later released on 'Snakes & Arrows Live'.
" October[17] = "1974 - Played Thunderchicken in Comstock, Michigan on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln, Nebraska on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played The Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Municipal Center in Austin, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the North Bay Memorial Gardens in North Bay, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas on the Signals Tour.
2007 - Played the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Holland on the Snakes & Arrows Tour, later released on 'Snakes & Arrows Live'.
" October[18] = "1974 - Played the Parthenon Theatre in Hammond, Indiana on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played the Sudbury Arena in Sudbury, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1984 - Played the Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1985 - The video game 'Mach Rider' was released, set in the year 2112.
2002 - Played the Molson Centre in Montreal, Quebec on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2003 - During today's episode of 'Duck Dodgers', as Duck Dodgers enters the enemy base, the robots open 'Red Sector A'.
2005 - The film 'Batman Begins' was released on DVD; Christian Bale is wearing a RUSH starman t-shirt in the special features interviews.
2008 - Neil Peart performs with the Buddy Rich Band at the 'Buddy Rich Memorial Concert' at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, later released on DVD.
" October[19] = "1974 - Played the Pershing Memorial Auditorium in Lincoln, Nebraska on the RUSH Tour.
1982 - Played the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Saginaw Civic Center in Saginaw, Michigan on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1993 - 'Counterparts' was released.
1996 - Played the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played the Colisee Pepsi Arena in Quebec City, Quebec on the Vapor Trails Tour: 'Vital Signs' later released on 'RUSH In Rio' as a 'Board Bootleg'.
2003 - RUSH referenced during today's episode of 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force', two days before the release of 'RUSH In Rio'. Along with various other references, a jet in the shape of Geddy's bass guitar was shown with the 'Fly By Night' owl on the front.
2007 - Played the Konig Pilsner Arena in Oberhausen, Germany on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[20] = "1977 - Played The Music Hall in Houston, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Signals Tour.
1996 - Played the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - 'Limelight' from the 'Exit...Stage Left' video released for the first time on CD on King Biscuit Flower Hour's 'Best of the Best: 25 Years of Rock (Live)'.
" October[21] = "1974 - Played The Brewery in East Lansing, Michigan on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Century II in Wichita, Kansas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Will Rogers Coliseum in Ft. Worth, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Hemispheres Tour.
1984 - Played Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2002 - 'Tom Sawyer' acoustic, performed by Brazil's Emmerson Nogueira, was released on 'Versão Acústica Vol. 2'.
2003 - 'RUSH In Rio' was released on DVD and CD.
2005 - 'RUSH In Rio' concert DVD was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
2007 - Played the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[22] = "1974 - Played The Brewery in East Lansing, Michigan on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba on the Hemispheres Tour.
1985 - Alex appeared on the famous U.K. music show The Old Grey Whistle Test.
1996 - Played the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio on the Test For Echo Tour.
Alex Lifeson's 'Strip And Go Naked', from his solo album 'Victor', is released on the compilation CD 'Guitars That Rule the World, Vol. 2: Smell the Fuzz - The Superstar Guitar Album' distributed by Guitar World Magazine through Metal Blade Records.
2002 - Played the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on the Vapor Trails Tour.
'Working Man', performed by the Suplecs, was released on the 'stoner rock' covers compilation 'Sucking The 70's'.
1974 - Played the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1984 - Played an unknown venue in Memphis, Tennessee on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1990 - 'Chronicles - The Video Collection' was released on VHS.
1994 - 'Stick It Out' hit number 1 on Rock radio.
1996 - 'Test For Echo' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Played the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - The film 'Free Enterprise' was released, with a scene in which one character confuses RUSH with Yes.
2006 - During today's episode of 'Heroes', a restaurant is named the 'Fly By Night' diner.
2007 - Played the Forum Arena in Milan, Italy on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[24] = "1974 - Played Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Civic Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played The Coliseum in Corpus Cristi, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Regina Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan on the Hemispheres Tour.
1984 - Played an unknown venue in Jackson, Mississippi on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
2000 - 'Look What Happened' by Less Than Jake was released on 'Borders & Boundaries' with a short musical tribute to 'Tom Sawyer'.
2002 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2006 - The video game 'Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent' was released, with the player required to enter code '2112'.
" October[25] = "1974 - Played The Grand Hall, Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Civic Center in Amarillo, Texas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Center in Beaumont, Texas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Saskatoon Arena in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on the Hemispheres Tour.
1991 - 'Roll The Bones' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Played the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario on the Roll The Bones Tour
1996 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" October[26] = "1976 - Played the Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1984 - Played the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1991 - Played the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois on the Test For Echo Tour.
1999 - 'The Dance Of Eternity' by Dream Theater was released on 'Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory'. It includes a tribute to the closing notes of Freewill'.
2004 - 'Me You And Geddy Lee' by comedian Canadian Studmuffin was released on 'Orgy', telling the fictitious story of a jealous boyfriend whose date was taken backstage by Geddy Lee.
2007 - Played the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[27] = "1973 - Played the Victory Burlesque Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.
1977 - Played Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta on the Hemispheres Tour.
1984 - Played the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1993 - RUSH received the 'Toronto Arts Award' in the music category.
2002 - Played the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2007 - Played the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
2008 - During today's episode of 'Chuck', among other RUSH references, 'Tom Sawyer' was played and an 'R30' t-shirt was seen.
2009 - 'Indoor Skydiving With Alex Lifeson' premiered on The Rick Mercer Report.
" October[28] = "1974 - Played My Father's Place in Roslyn, New York on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Paramount Northwest in Seattle, Washington on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Calgary Corral in Calgary, Alberta on the Hemispheres Tour.
1991 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1993 - 'The Simpsons' episode 'Treehouse Of Horror IV' premiered; includes Homer saying 'Mmmm...forbidden donut...', later heard at the end of 'The Trees' during both the 30th Anniversary Tour and the second leg of the Snakes And Arrows Tour.
1996 - Played the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2009 - The book 'Rush, Rock Music, and the Middle Class: Dreaming in Middletown' by Chris McDonald was released.
" October[29] = "1974 - Played My Father's Place in Roslyn, New York on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Tacoma National Guard Armory in Tacoma, Washington on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the The Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - 'Hemispheres' was released.
Played the Lethbridge Sportsplex in Lethbridge, Alberta on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - RUSH's second live album, 'Exit...Stage Left', was released.
Played New Bingley Hall in Stafford, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1984 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1985 - 'Power Windows' was released.
1987 - Played Memorial Stadium in St. John's, Newfoundland on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the Test For Echo Tour.
2007 - Played Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland on the Snakes & Arrows Tour.
" October[30] = "1975 - Played Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Dixon-Myers Hall in Memphis, Tennessee on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played New Bingley Hall in Stafford, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - Played Memorial Stadium in St. John's, Newfoundland on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1993 - Neil interviewed Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on MuchMusic.
2002 - Played the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2008 - During today's episode of 'Supernatural', Dean introduces he and his brother as agents Geddy and Lee.
" October[31] = "1974 - Played the Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Ritz Music Hall in Corpus Christi, Texas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played Alex Cooley's Electric Ballroom in Atlanta, Georgia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the K.X.A. Auditorium in Kamloops, British Columbia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Deeside Leisure Center in Deeside, Wales on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in Evansville, Indiana on the Signals Tour.
1991 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri on the Test For Echo Tour.
2006 - The novel 'Wolverine: Road Of Bones' by David Mack was released, with characters named Alex Zivojinovich and Geddy Lee.
" November = new Array November[1] = "1974 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Electric Ballroom in Dallas, Texas on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - Played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - Played The Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" November[2] = "1974 - Played an unknown venue in Peterborough, Ontario on the RUSH Tour.
1978 - Played the Beban Park Arena in Nanaimo, British Columbia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Brighton Conference Center in Brighton, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1984 - Played the Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - Played the Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
2002 - Played the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" November[3] = "1974 - Played the Agora Ballroom in Columbus, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Douglas Hall Fairgrounds in Roseburg, Oregon on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Victoria Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1991 - Played the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Neil appeared on the television talk show 'Politically Incorrect' with Bill Maher, in support of 'Burning For Buddy Vol. 1'
1996 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - 'Tom Sawyer' released on the 'Waterboy' soundtrack, also played in the film.
2002 - During today's episode of 'Sealab 2021', one of the characters purchases a jukebox containing 'every RUSH album ever made...even Caress Of Steel!'
2006 - The book 'Once Upon A Lifetime' by Vincent M. Jeffries was released with many RUSH references.
2008 - During today's episode of the Canadian television series 'The Border', Geddy Lee and RUSH were referenced.
" November[4] = "1948 - 'The Chicago Tribune' misprints the results of the U.S. Presidential election, with the headline reading 'Dewey Defeats Truman'.
1974 - Played the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Silver Dollar in Lansing, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Civic Auditorium Arena in Omaha, Nebraska on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2005 - During today's episode of 'Numb3rs', fans with a quick eye notice a screename ending in 2112.
" November[5] = "1974 - Played the Beacon Theater in New York, New York on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played The Rafters in Battle Creek, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1981 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played an unknown venue in South Bend, Indiana on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1996 - 'Anthem', performed by Yngwie Malmsteen, was released on 'Inspiration'.
2003 - During today's episode of the Canadian animated television series 'Chilly Beach', Dale's 'To Do' list includes 'Play Guitar for RUSH'.
" November[6] = "1978 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Wembley Arena in London, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1987 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Expocenter in Topeka, Kansas on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1994 - Neil received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Buddy Rich Scholarship Concert.
1996 - Played the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - The film 'Waterboy' was released, with 'Tom Sawyer' played during the movie's climactic final game, also included on the soundtrack album.
2002 - Played the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" November[7] = "1974 - Played Beginnings in Schaumburg, Illinois on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played an unknown venue in Akron, Ohio on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Grace Under Pressure Tour; after the show, the band meet future producer Peter Collins for the first time.
1987 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
'Time Stand Still' climbed to number 3 on Rock radio.
1991 - Played The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1995 - Tom Cochrane's 'Ragged Ass Road' released, with Alex Lifeson playing guitars on 'Just Scream', 'Crawl' and 'Will of the Gun'.
1996 - Played USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland on the Test For Echo Tour.
2006 - 'RUSH In Rio Single DVD Edition' was released.
'Drumming lessons from Rush's Neil Peart' premiered on The Rick Mercer Report.
The video game 'Guitar Hero 2', which includes a cover of 'YYZ', was released.
2007 - The Barenaked Ladies 'Talk To The Hand' concert DVD is released, with singer/guitarist Ed Robertson wearing a RUSH t-shirt.
" November[8] = "1975 - Played the Allen Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played The Coliseum in Spokane, Washington on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Royal Highland Exhibition Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on the Signals Tour.
2002 - Played the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2006 - 'Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
" November[9] = "1974 - Played the Ambassador Theater in St. Louis, Missouri on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played Keil Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1981 - Played New Bingley Hall in Stafford, England on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
The film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' was released, with a 'Grace Under Pressure' album cover poster on the wall above Johnny Depp's bed.
1985 - 'The Big Money' hit number 4 on Rock radio.
1987 - 'Permanent Waves' and 'Exit...Stage Left' were certified Platinum, while 'Hold Your Fire' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Played the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts on the Test For Echo Tour.
" November[10] = "1974 - Played the Michigan Palace in Detroit, Michigan on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the New Century Theater in Buffalo, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - 'Signals' was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
1987 - Played the Memorial Auditorium in Utica, New York on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - 'Different Stages', a 3-CD set and RUSH's fourth live album, was released.
2000 - Alex Lifeson performs with The Dexters during 'Soul in the City' at the Capital Theatre in Toronto.
2002 - Played the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on the Vapor Trails Tour.
" November[11] = "1977 - Played the New Century Theater in Buffalo, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Centennial Coliseum in Reno, Nevada on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Musikhalle in Hamburg, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the Signals Tour.
1988 - RUSH wins Group of the Year at the Toronto Music Awards.
2001 - During today's episode of '24', one of the characters says 'call extension two-one-one-two'.
2003 - The Rolling Stones' 'Four Flicks' DVD was released, with excerpts of Geddy at the SARS benefit concert press conference, partial interviews with Alex, and a shot of Neil meeting Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
" November[12] = "1974 - Played the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played Hemmerleinehalle in Nuremburg, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played the RPI Fieldhouse in Troy, New York on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
" November[13] = "1976 - Played the Armory in Rockford, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Hemispheres Tour.
1987 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - RUSH is honored as Artists of the Decade by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
1991 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1999 - During today's episode of 'Freaks and Geeks', Nick plays drums to 'The Spirit Of Radio'.
2006 - Alex Lifeson's painting, auctioned for 'A Brush Of Hope' charity, sells for $2,705.
An episode of the TV show 'Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip' includes a sighting of a Neil Peart Paragon Cymbal poster hanging on the set.
1974 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1987 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2000 - Geddy Lee's solo album, 'My Favorite Headache', was released.
" November[15] = "1974 - Played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Armory in Rockford, Illinois on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Warnors Theater in Fresno, California on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
2009 - Alex Lifeson's fourth painting donated to the annual 'A Brush Of Hope' charity sells for $2,125.
"
November[16] = "
1975 - Played the IMA Auditorium in Flint, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - '2112', 'All The World's A Stage' and 'A Farewell to Kings' were certified Gold by the RIAA.
Played the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Circus Krone in Munich, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played the Seto-shi Bunka Center in Nagoya, Japan on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - Played the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the John F. Savage Hall at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" November[17] = "1975 - Played the IMA Auditorium in Flint, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Palace Theater in Albany, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played the Walter Kobel Halle in Rüsselsheim, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Signals Tour.
1991 - Played the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1995 - '2112' was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA.
2009 - 'Working Men', RUSH's first 'best of' compilation of live performances, was released on DVD and CD." November[18] = "
1975 - Played McMorran Arena in Port Huron, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Onondaga Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Swing Auditorium in San Bernadino, California on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Sporthalle Boblingen in Stuttgart, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1984 - Played the Fukuoka Sun-Palace Hall in Fukuoka, Japan on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1985 - Geddy appeared on Rockline.
1989 - Geddy makes his last live MTV appearance.
1991 - Played the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2008 - The Police's 'Certifiable - Live In Buenos Aires' concert DVD is released, with drummer Stewart Copeland comparing his gong to Neil Peart's.
" November[19] = "1974 - Played the Paramount Theater in Seattle, Washington on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Glacier Dome in Traverse City, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played Sporthalle Boblingen in Stuttgart, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Signals Tour.
1994 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'San Francisco International' (1970), when a shipping crate of vital serum is seen marked 'rush', Crow T. Robot says 'Hey, guys, it's a crate of RUSH albums!'. In a later scene with the same crate Tom Servo says 'Serum, the new CD from RUSH.'
" November[20] = "1978 - Played the Tucson Community Center in Tucson, Arizona on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Schwarzwaldhalle in Karlsruhe, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played Osaka-shi in Osaka, Japan on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1993 - During today's episode of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', while viewing 'Alien from L.A.' (1985), when three guys are seen who vaguely look like a trio, Mike says 'Hey, it's the band RUSH!'.
1996 - Played the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played Olympic Stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on the Vapor Trails Tour, their first concert in the country.
2007 - The video game 'Rock Band' was released, including a cover of 'Tom Sawyer'.
" November[21] = "1975 - Played Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played Grugahalle in Essen, Germany on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois on the Signals Tour.
1984 - Played Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1989 - 'Presto' was released.
1995 - 'Chronicles' was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
1996 - Played the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2001 - Produced and mixed by Alex Lifeson, 'Wasted Me' by 3 Doors Down was first released on their Australian 'Kryptonite' single.
" November[22] = "1974 - Played the Tuesday Ballroom in San Diego, California on the RUSH Tour.
1977 - Played the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2002 - Played Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil on the Vapor Trails Tour.
2004 - The videogame 'World Of Warcraft' was released; the game's instruction manual includes 'Happy 30th to RUSH'.
2005 - Released 'R30 - 30th Anniversary World Tour' DVD in a 2 DVD standard package and a 2 DVD/2 CD deluxe package.
" November[23] = "1974 - Played the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Indiana on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1982 - During today's episode of 'The Young Ones', the British television series, 'Vyvyan' wears a '2112' t-shirt.
1996 - Played the Sports Arena in San Diego, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2002 - Played Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the Vapor Trails Tour, later released as 'RUSH In Rio'.
" November[24] = "1976 - Played the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1984 - Played the Honolulu NBC Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1996 - Played the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Test For Echo Tour.
2008 - Released 'Snakes & Arrows Live' in DVD and Blu-ray formats.
" November[25] = "1977 - Played the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1984 - Played the Honolulu NBC Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii on the Grace Under Pressure Tour.
1987 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
2005 - 'YYZ', performed by Martin Motnik, was released on 'Bass Invader'.
" November[26] = "1975 - Played the Memorial Fieldhouse in Huntington, West Virginia on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played The Winterland in San Francisco, California on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1991 - Played the Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
'Golfshirt' by Nerf Herder was released on their epynonymous album, including the lyric 'I'm not the one who was an old time punk rocker, I was listening to RUSH...'.
1974 - Played the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles, California on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Cumberland County Memorial Arena in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played The Winterland in San Francisco, California on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1987 - Played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1996 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the Test For Echo Tour.
2006 - RUSH was referenced on the animated television show 'Family Guy', when Chester Cheetah is seen sitting in his living room which has a Rush starman poster on the wall while listening to 'Tom Sawyer'.
" November[28] = "1974 - Played the Ventura Theater in Ventura, California on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Selland Arena in Fresno, California on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Erie County Fieldhouse in Erie, Pennsylvania on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1991 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2000 - 'Pool Party' by the humorous-ska band Aquabats was released on 'Myths, Legends, And Other Amazing Adventures, Volume 2', with a brief musical tribute to 'Tom Sawyer'.
2008 - The film 'What Just Happened?' was released; fans with a quick eye will see an airplane numbered 'CS2112F'.
" November[29] = "1975 - Played the Park Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1981 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Signals Tour.
1991 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on the Test For Echo Tour.
2000 - Geddy appeared on Rockline in support of 'My Favorite Headache'.
2007 - 'Subdivisions', performed by Jacob Moon, was released on 'The Loop'.
" November[30] = "1975 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Golden Hall in San Diego, California on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1996 - Played the UTEP Special Events Center in El Paso, Texas on the Test For Echo Tour.
" December = new Array December[1] = "1973 - Played the SUCB New Gym in Buffalo, New York.
1976 - Played the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1991 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1993 - '2112' was certified 2x Platinum; 'A Farewell To Kings' and 'Hemispheres' were certified Platinum; 'Fly By Night' was certified Gold and Platinum; and 'Caress Of Steel' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
" December[2] = "1975 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Columbus, Georgia on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Fitchburg Theater in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Neil appeared on Rockline.
1996 - Played The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - 'Different Stages' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
2003 - 'RUSH In Rio' concert DVD was certified Gold, Platinum and 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
" December[3] = "1975 - Played the Farm Arena in Dothan, Alabama on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Warner Theater in Washington, DC on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on the Test For Echo Tour.
" December[4] = "1976 - Played the Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1981 - Played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1985 - Played the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine on the Power Windows Tour.
1989 - Geddy appeared on Rockline.
1991 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2007 - 'Serenity' by Godsmack, inspired by Neil Peart's book 'Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road', was released on 'Good Times, Bad Times: 10 Years of Godsmack' (originally released on 'Faceless')
" December[5] = "1974 - Played Electric Ladyland Studios in New York, New York on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Tomorrow Club in Youngstown, Ohio on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Cumberland County Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Signals Tour.
1985 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Power Windows Tour.
1987 - Played the Veteran's Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1990 - Geddy and Neil wins awards for Individual Musicianship and the band receives the Mayor's Award at the Toronto Music Awards.
1996 - Played The Summit in Houston, Texas on the Test For Echo Tour.
" December[6] = "1974 - Appeared on ABC's In Concert series.
1975 - Played The Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1981 - Played the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Test For Echo Tour.
" December[7] = "1941 - Referenced in 'The Way The Wind Blows', Chaplain Howell Forgy, aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, urged the soldiers on with the saying 'Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition'. The phrase soon became the title of a popular song by the same name.
1978 - Played the Milwaukee Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Hemispheres Tour.
1985 - Played the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Power Windows Tour.
1991 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1993 - 'Counterparts' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
2005 - Neil Peart's second instructional drum video, 'Anatomy Of A Drum Solo', was released on DVD.
" December[8] = "1976 - Played the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played the Brown County Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Civic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Signals Tour.
1985 - Played the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Power Windows Tour.
1996 - Played the Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida on the Test For Echo Tour.
1999 - The film 'Magnolia' was released: though not in the original film, the DVD contains an additional scene where a HUGE 'Chronicles' poster can be seen in Tom Cruise's apartment.
" December[9] = "1973 - Played the Men's Gym at Binghamton University in Binghampton, New York.
1977 - Played the Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Ice Palace Arena in Tampa, Florida on the Test For Echo Tour.
2007 - During today's episode of 'Xavier: Renegade Angel', the animated series, Xavier travels to the year 2112.
" December[10] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in Hamilton, Ontario on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa on the Hemispheres Tour.
1985 - Played the War Memorial in Rochester, New York on the Power Windows Tour.
1991 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2003 - 'RUSH In Rio' concert DVD was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA.
Geddy and Alex appeared on Rockline.
1976 - Played The Palladium in New York, New York on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played Veteran's Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1996 - Played The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on the Test For Echo Tour.
" December[12] = "1975 - Played the War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played the Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1985 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Power Windows Tour.
1991 - Played Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Test For Echo Tour.
2003 - The Stickmen's 'Side Two' released, with Alex Lifeson playing guitar on 'Hey Bop A-Rebop'.
2005 - Canadian televion had two RUSH references today during 'Corner Gas' when YYZ was referenced and during 'Kenny Vs. Spenny' when a mock Biblical passage is read as 'Book Of Jean-Luc Picard 21:12'.
" December[13] = "1977 - Played the Civic Auditorium in Knoxville, Tennessee on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Signals Tour.
1985 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Power Windows Tour.
1987 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Roll The Bones Tour.
" December[14] = "1975 - Played The Orpheum in Boston, Massachusetts on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the Civic Center in Wheeling, West Virginia on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - 'Hemispheres' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Hemispheres Tour.
1982 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Signals Tour.
1987 - Played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1996 - Played the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on the Test For Echo Tour.
" December[15] = "1975 - Played the Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1982 - Played The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts on the Signals Tour.
1985 - Played the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia on the Power Windows Tour.
1991 - Played the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York on the Roll The Bones Tour.
1996 - Played the Continental Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Test For Echo Tour.
1998 - 'The Spirit Of Radio', performed by dance-pop band Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, was released on 'Rock The Party'.
" December[16] = "1974 - Played the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
1976 - Played the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played the Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on the Hemispheres Tour.
1985 - Played the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland on the Power Windows Tour.
1987 - Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
1991 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Roll The Bones Tour.
2005 - 'R30' concert DVD was certified Gold, Platinum and 3x Platinum by the RIAA.
" December[17] = "1977 - Played the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played the Dane County Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin on the Hemispheres Tour.
1987 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
" December[18] = "1975 - Played The Palace in Waterbury, Connecticut on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the University Of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1981 - Played the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
1985 - 'Power Windows' was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Played the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Power Windows Tour.
1996 - Played the Club Phoenix in Toronto, Ontario on the Test For Echo Tour, part of the Molson Canadian Blind Date series.
2002 - 'The Onion' satirical newspaper mentions Neil Peart in story regarding excitement over the release of the film 'The Two Towers'.
" December[19] = "1975 - Played the Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1985 - Played the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio on the Power Windows Tour.
1994 - During today's episode of 'Beavis and Butt-Head', the boys watch the 'Stick It Out' video.
" December[20] = "1974 - Played the Michigan Palace in Detroit, Michigan on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Civic Center Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played the Winfield Dunn Center at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Kitchener Auditorium in Kitchener, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
2005 - Neil Peart's instructional drumming video, 'Anatomy Of A Drum Solo', released on DVD.
" December[21] = "1975 - Played The Mosque in Richmond, Virginia on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played the Ottawa Civic Center in Ottawa, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
1981 - Played the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
" December[22] = "1975 - Played the Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1981 - Played the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the Exit...Stage Left Tour.
" December[23] = "Nothing specific happened in RUSH history today.
" December[24] = "Nothing specific happened in RUSH history today.
" December[25] = "1968 - Invited by Alex Lifeson, Lindy Young (Geddy Lee's future brother-in-law) joins RUSH as keyboard player.
1974 - Played the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio on the RUSH Tour.
" December[26] = "1975 - Played an unknown venue in Springfield, Illinois on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1978 - Played an unknown venue in Montreal, Quebec on the Hemispheres Tour.
" December[27] = "1975 - Played Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played the London Gardens in London, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played The Forum in Montreal, Quebec on the Hemispheres Tour.
" December[28] = "1974 - Played the Orpheum Theater in Boston, Massachusetts on the RUSH Tour.
1975 - Played the Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1977 - Played Kitchener Auditorium in Kitchener, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
" December[29] = "1977 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
1978 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
2002 - The film 'Sonny' was released: set in 1981, 'Limelight' is heard as the lead character leaves his old life to begin anew.
" December[30] = "1975 - Played Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on the Caress Of Steel Tour.
1976 - Played McMaster University Gym in Hamilton, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1977 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the A Farewell To Kings Tour.
2008 - The Rifftrax audio commentary for 'Star Wars: A New Hope' was released; when Harrison Ford asks 'You've never heard of the Millenium Falcon?', Mike Nelson quips 'Did they open for RUSH?'
" December[31] = "1976 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the All The World's A Stage Tour.
1978 - Played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on the Hemispheres Tour.
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