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Guitarist releases instrumental tracks titled “Kabul Blues” and “Spy House.”

Surviving Rush members talk regularly about collaborating.

Geddy Lee recalls the early days of developing a relationship with late drummer.

Trio abandoned anything if they thought they were “beating a dead horse.”

Decrepit puppet kings, fireball jugglers, dalmatians next to fire hydrants — the band wasn't afraid to experiment with its sleeves.

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recall their emotional journey following drummer's brain cancer diagnosis.

A look back at 12 months of Rush-related activity following the drummer's death.

Artists going through health issues dominated headlines during the first month of turbulent year.

Anthem Records, a coincidental acquaintance and a Geddy Lee cameo helped bring the comedy duo a wider audience.

"I look back on it as being pretty formative, pretty primitive," says art director Hugh Syme. "But I realize that I somehow intuitively tapped into my conversations with [Neil Peart] about the arc of his story."

Drummer-lyricist also played Slingerland set on 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel.'

The cover of Rush's ninth LP was so uncharacteristically simple and dry, the band's manager was apparently puzzled to the point of anger.