Thursday 12 June 2008

Rush - Rush Drummer Rutsey Dead At 55

RUSH founder JOHN RUTSEY has succumbed to a lengthy diabetes-related illness and died at his home. He was 55.

The Canadian rocker who played drums for Rush from 1968 to the mid-1970s, quit the band due to illness. He was replaced by the band's current drummer Neil Peart.

Rutsey's family has confirmed he died on Sunday (11May08).




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