May 11, 2008(2008-05-11) (aged 55) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Progressive rock
hard rock
Occupation(s)
Drummer
Years active
1963–1974
Formerly of
Rush
Musical artist
John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's 1974 debut album, but left shortly after its release due to health problems which limited his ability to tour with the band. He was subsequently replaced by Neil Peart, who would remain the drummer of Rush on the band's future recordings and for the rest of its active history.
John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on...
Rush, with drummer JohnRutsey and bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Jones. Jones was replaced by Geddy Lee a month later, and Rutsey was replaced by Neil...
songs on the band's first album, the song features original drummer JohnRutsey, who was replaced by Neil Peart in 1974. On the 1976 live album All the...
achieved this definitive form when Neil Peart replaced original drummer, JohnRutsey, in July 1974. The band released its eponymous debut album in March 1974...
electric and acoustic guitars Neil Peart – drums, percussion, lyricist JohnRutsey – drums on "Finding My Way" Retrospective II Gold Retrospective III:...
Raven Stress Y&T Iron Butterfly MC5 Steppenwolf King Crimson The Stooges JohnRutsey, one of the original members and the drummer of Rush, left the band due...
Soundtrack) Alex Lifeson Produces 3 Door Down ALEX LIFESON Of RUSH To Guest On JOHN WESLEY’s New Album Lyric video for Rik Emmett's new song End of the Line...
Rundgren Michael Rushton (Steamhammer) Joe Russo (Benevento/Russo Duo) JohnRutsey (Rush) Siddharth Nagarajan Sakura (L'Arc-en-Ciel, Zigzo, Sons of All...
need to quickly find a name for themselves just before a gig, when JohnRutsey's brother suggested: "Why don't you call your band Rush?". Russian Circles...
Toronto-based band Rush, which needed a replacement for its original drummer JohnRutsey. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson oversaw the audition. His future bandmates...
Rossington Collins Band and Allen Collins Band) (died 1990) July 22 JohnRutsey, Canadian drummer (Rush) (died 2008) Janis Siegel, American singer (The...
v t e Rush Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Jeff Jones JohnRutsey Studio albums Rush (1974) Fly by Night (1975) Caress of Steel (1975) 2112 (1976) A...
soprano May 11 Dottie Rambo, 74 (bus accident), American gospel singer JohnRutsey, 54 or 55 (heart attack), Canadian drummer (Rush) May 15 Alexander Courage...
– Bill Nyrop, American ice hockey player and coach (d. 1995) 1952 – JohnRutsey, Canadian drummer (d. 2008) 1952 – Janis Siegel, American jazz singer...
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