RIP John Rutsey
While browsing around on the Whatever Happened To website I found out that John Rutsey had passed away in May. John Rutsey was Rush's first drummer, Rush is my favourite band ever. John died of complications from diabetes, age 54.
The popular story used to be that John left Rush, because he thought they would never gain any success. Now we know he left Rush because of his diabetes. His condition would not allow him to do extensive touring.
Here a statement from Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee from Rush, including a call for donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Here a little tribute video: