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  1. Pete

    Moving Pictures (1981)

    Title: Moving Pictures Artist: Rush Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Tom Sawyer - 2 - Red Barchetta - 3 - YYZ - 4 - Limelight - 5 - The Camera Eye - 6 - Witch Hunt - 7 - Vital Signs - Overview: Moving Pictures is the eighth studio album by Canadian rock...
  2. On This Day January 14 1980 - Permanent Waves by Rush Was Released

    On This Day January 14 1980 - Permanent Waves by Rush Was Released

    On this day January 14 1980, Permanent Waves by Rush was released, marking a major turning point in the band’s sound and direction as the 1980s began. The album blended progressive rock complexity with tighter songwriting and radio accessible structures, allowing Rush to expand their audience...
  3. On This Day January 9 1989 - A Show of Hands by Rush Was Released

    On This Day January 9 1989 - A Show of Hands by Rush Was Released

    On this day January 9 1989, A Show of Hands by Rush was released, capturing the band at the peak of their 1980s arena era. The live album showcased performances drawn from their mid to late 80s tours, highlighting a period when Rush fully embraced synthesizers layered production and expansive...
  4. On This Day November 21 1989 – Rush Released the Album Presto

    On This Day November 21 1989 – Rush Released the Album Presto

    On this day November 21 1989 Rush released the album Presto. The record introduced a cleaner, more streamlined sound as the band shifted away from heavy synthesizer use and returned to a guitar centered approach. Its thoughtful lyrics, crisp production, and balanced arrangements reflected Rush’s...
  5. On This Day October 29, 1981 – Rush Released Exit... Stage Left

    On This Day October 29, 1981 – Rush Released Exit... Stage Left

    On this day October 29, 1981, Rush released the live album Exit... Stage Left, a powerful showcase of the band’s musicianship at the height of their progressive rock success. Recorded during their Moving Pictures and Permanent Waves tours, the album captured Rush’s precision, energy, and...
  6. On This Day October 14 1985 - Rush Released the Album Power Windows

    On This Day October 14 1985 - Rush Released the Album Power Windows

    On this day October 14 1985, Rush released Power Windows in North America, their eleventh studio album and one that showcased the band’s growing embrace of synthesizers and modern production. The album explored themes of power, influence, and human ambition while maintaining the band’s signature...
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  7. On This Day September 9 1982 – Signals by Rush Ninth Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1982 – Signals by Rush Ninth Album Released

    On this day September 9 1982, Rush released their ninth studio album Signals. Following the massive success of Moving Pictures, the band continued to evolve by leaning further into synthesizers and exploring new wave influences while still keeping their progressive rock foundation intact...
  8. On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released

    In 1987, Rush released their twelfth studio album Hold Your Fire. By this time, the Canadian trio had firmly embraced the polished, synth driven sound that characterized much of their 80s output, blending progressive rock complexity with radio friendly accessibility. Hold Your Fire included...
  9. On This Day August 31 1984 – MuchMusic Premiered in Canada

    On This Day August 31 1984 – MuchMusic Premiered in Canada

    On this day August 31 1984, Canada's answer to MTV officially launched as MuchMusic hit the airwaves. With a bold and distinctly Canadian identity, MuchMusic quickly became the nation's home for music videos, artist interviews, countdown shows, and groundbreaking specialty programs. The very...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s TV
  10. On This Day: April 12, 1984 - Rush Released Grace Under Pressure

    On This Day: April 12, 1984 - Rush Released Grace Under Pressure

    On this day April 12, 1984, Rush released their tenth studio album Grace Under Pressure, a bold and intense record that reflected the tension and uncertainty of the Cold War era. Blending progressive rock with new wave influences and darker lyrical themes, the album showed the band continuing to...
  11. Pete

    On This Day February 12, 1981 - Moving Pictures by Rush was Released

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 12, 1981 - Moving Pictures by Rush was Released. Read the full story here...
  12. On This Day February 12, 1981 - Moving Pictures by Rush was Released

    On This Day February 12, 1981 - Moving Pictures by Rush was Released

    On this day, February 12, 1981, Rush released their eighth studio album, Moving Pictures. This legendary album became the band’s biggest commercial success, blending progressive rock with a more accessible sound that helped them reach a wider audience. Featuring iconic tracks like Tom Sawyer...
  13. Pete

    Signals (1982)

    Title: Signals Artist: Rush Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Subdivisions - 5:34 2 - The Analog Kid - 4:48 3 - Chemistry - 4:58 4 - Digital Man - 6:22 5 - The Weapon - 6:24 6 - New World Man - 3:43 7 - Losing It - 4:53 8 - Countdown - 5:49 Overview: Signals is...
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