Why Rush Went 'Minimal' for Cover of Final LP, 'Clockwork Angels'Art director Hugh Syme considers the prog-rock band's 2012 LP its "opus," particularly for Neil Peart. Ryan Reed
Rush's 'Roll the Bones': How Theme of 'Chance' Inspired CoverArt director Hugh Syme explains how he expanded on the lyrics for the cover of 1991 LP. Ryan Reed
Why Rush's 'The Garden' Feels Like Neil Peart's Symbolic GoodbyeOne year after the drummer and lyricist's death from brain cancer, the 'Clockwork Angels' song offers a prescient sense of finality, both for the band and himself. Ryan Reed
How Kiss' Eric Singer Paid Tribute to Late Rush Legend Neil PeartObservant viewers watching the band's New Year's Eve concert may have seen the subtle salute. Corey Irwin
How a Stone Sculpture Guided Rush's 'Test for Echo' Cover ArtThrough the inspiration of Neil Peart, art director Hugh Syme arrived at an image that symbolized the theme of "finding your way."Ryan Reed
How Rush's New Drummer Neil Peart Helped Spark 'Fly by Night' ArtLyricist's love of birds spawned the 1975 LP's simple yet memorable cover.Ryan Reed
How Rush's Debut LP Cover Perfectly Matched Their Raw SongsPaul Weldon's minimal design conveyed the primal power-trio energy of band's 1974 album.Ryan Reed
January 2020 Recap: Neil Peart Dies, Joey Kramer Sues AerosmithArtists going through health issues dominated headlines during the first month of turbulent year. Dave Lifton
Rush's Understated 'Hold Your Fire' Cover Hides a Big Surprise For band's 1987 LP, art director Hugh Syme saved his vivid juggler design for the gatefold package.Ryan Reed
How Rush Paved the Way for Bob and Doug McKenzie's Hit Comedy LPAnthem Records, a coincidental acquaintance and a Geddy Lee cameo helped bring the comedy duo a wider audience.Ken Kelley