Fifty years ago today (2/14/75), Rush released their second LP, Fly by Night, and their first with new drummer/lyricist Neil Peart, replacing John Rutsey. This owl-covered album would set the course for Rush to take on a lengthy legacy of extended, brainy lyrics and help build their live setlists. Watch Rush perform”Anthem,” one of Peart’s most defining compositions (with nods to author Ayan Rand) and the lead track off Fly By Night live on 12/10/76 at Capitol Theatre.
