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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1975 - February: Rush “Fly By Night”
Description: Fly By Night is the album where Rush takes its final form. Original drummer John Rutsey left the group shortly after their eponymously named debut album was released. Health problems related to diabetes made it difficult for Rutsey on tour. He was replaced on bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee's 21st birthday by the soon-to-be legendary percussionist, Neil Peart. Together with guitarist Alex Lifeson, the trio would become icons in the prog rock genre.
Most of the material for this album was written while the band was on tour opening for Uriah Heep and Manfred Mann. Rush went into the st...