With Peart firmly ensconced, the band returned in 1975 with a pair of LPs, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel. A self-titled LP followed in 1974, at which time Rutsey exited he was replaced by drummer Neil Peart, who also assumed the role of the band's primary songwriter, composing the cerebral lyrics (influenced by works of science fiction and fantasy) that gradually became a hallmark of the group's aesthetic. In their primary incarnation, Rush drew a heavy influence from Cream, and honed their skills on the Toronto club circuit before issuing their debut single, a rendition of Buddy Holly's 'Not Fade Away,' in 1973. Rush formed in Toronto, Ontario, in the autumn of 1968, initially comprised of guitarist Alex Lifeson (born Alexander Zivojinovich), vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee (born Gary Lee Weinrib), and drummer John Rutsey. Over the course of their decades-spanning career, Canadian power trio Rush emerged as one of hard rock's most highly regarded bands although typically brushed aside by critics and rarely the recipients of mainstream pop radio airplay, Rush nonetheless won an impressive and devoted fan following, while their virtuoso performance skills solidified their standing as musicians' musicians. 2112 has been reissued several times a 40th Anniversary Edition was released in 2016 with previously unreleased material, including the album performed by artists including Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Steven Wilson, and Alice in Chains.Over the course of their decades-spanning career, Canadian power trio Rush emerged as one of hard rock's most highly regarded bands although typically brushed aside by critics and rarely the recipients of mainstream pop It is listed in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, and ranked second on Rolling Stone's reader's poll, Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time. 2112 remains the band's second-highest-selling album (behind Moving Pictures) with more than 3 million copies sold in the United States. Rush supported the album with a tour of the United States, Canada, and for the first time, Europe, from February 1976 to June 1977. Billboard Top LPs & Tape and was the band's commercial breakthrough in the country. 2112 was released to favourable reviews from music critics and quickly outsold the band's previous albums. There are five individual tracks on side two. Its centerpiece is a 20-minute title track, a futuristic science-fiction song that takes up the entire first side of the album. 2112 was recorded in February 1976 in Toronto with longtime producer Terry Brown. The band's international label, Mercury Records, considered dropping Rush but granted the band one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. After finishing touring for its previous album, Caress of Steel, in early 1976, the band was in financial hardship due to the album's disappointing sales, unfavorable critical reception, and a decline in attendance at its shows. 2112 (pronounced 'twenty-one twelve') is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on April 1, 1976, by Anthem Records.

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