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Rush To Gets Keys To The City Of Toronto

09/16/2016
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(Prog) Rush are to be honored by their hometown of Toronto this weekend. The trio of bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart, will receive the keys to the city from mayor John Tory at the opening of the Lee Lifeson Art Park in Willowdale, Toronto, on September 17.

Tory says: "For 40-plus years, Rush has rocked the world with 39 albums and 70-plus singles and are third all-time for most consecutive gold or platinum albums.

"They have also given back to community through charitable work for UNICEF, United Way and Toronto Food Bank. From Willowdale to the world - the key to the city is theirs. Congratulations Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart." Read more here.

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