Rush 

was a Canadian progressive rock band originally formed in August 1968, in

the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. For the overwhelming majority of its
existence, the band consisted of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee,
guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band achieved this
definitive form when Neil Peart replaced original drummer, John Rutsey, in July 1974.
The band released its eponymous debut album in March 1974. Since then, they have
achieved 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records. According to the
RIAA, Rush's sales statistics also place them third behind the Beatles and the Rolling
Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band.[1] As of 2022,
Rush ranks 84th in US album sales with 26 million units and industry sources estimate their
total worldwide album sales at over 40 million.[2]
One of Rush's more recent releases is the Moving Pictures: 40th Anniversary box set.
Released on April 15, 2022, it contains five LPs, three CDs, and one Blu-ray. This release
includes a newly remastered CD and LP of the original Moving Pictures album by Abbey
Road Studios, and an additional two CDs and four LPs featuring a complete live concert
recorded during the 1981 Moving Pictures Tour, entitled Live In YYZ. This live concert
features the entire, uncut Moving Pictures Tour setlist, with each song sourced from either
the March 24 or March 25 performances at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. The Blu-ray
features the full Moving Pictures album in 5.1 surround audio, the original music videos for
Tom Sawyer, Limelight, and Vital Signs, and a brand new animated video for YYZ. Also
included are several bonus items such as a hardcover book featuring essays, photos and
artwork, a replica of the official 1981 Moving Pictures tour program, a Red Barchetta model
car, an enamel pin, signature Neil Peart drum sticks, signature Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee
metal guitar picks, posters, and more.[3]
The Moving Pictures box set was preceded by similar 40th Anniversary releases of 2112 on
December 16, 2016,[4] A Farewell to Kings on December 1, 2017,[5] Hemispheres on
November 16, 2018,[6] and Permanent Waves on May 29, 2020.[7]