Fly by Night

Fly by Night is the second studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in February 1975. This was the first Rush album to feature drummer Neil Peart. In addition to drumming duties, Peart also took on the job of lyricist by default, leading the band to adopt a more literary lyrical style that differed significantly from the debut album. The songs "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" and "Rivendell" are examples of the inclusion of fantasy themes i... more

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  • Feb 15, 1975

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  • 37 min 60 s

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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re...

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Mercury Records

Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Music Group in the US, and are both...

Anthem Records

Anthem Records is an independent record label based in Toronto, Ontario. The company was formed in the May 1977 by Ray Danniels and Vic Wilson with initial...

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