Band Quote by John Petrucci

I think that's given inspiration to other musicians. I know, particularly through the 90s, a lot of bands would cite Rush as an influence.…

— Alex Lifeson

I don't think anyone does Rush songs except for Rush.

— Nancy Wilson

My fav band is Rush.

— Jean-Luc Bilodeau

If I had to pick a favorite band of all time, it would be Rush.

— John Petrucci

Rush and guitarist Alex Lifeson are among my biggest influences.

— John Petrucci

Pete Townsend for me was a huge influence. Because essentially they were a three-piece band and the way he structured his chords and took…

— Alex Lifeson

(Rush are) like the JD Salinger of Canadian Prog Rock

— Stephen Colbert

Seeing Rush the first time was huge for me. That was my favorite band and I couldn't believe they were actually in the same…

— John Petrucci

I can't possibly overstate how much influence Rush had on me as a young teenager. I would say from about 1981 to 1987, they…

— Mike Portnoy

I'm a big fan of Rush. Alex Lifeson is a good friend of ours. Either Rush or Lynyrd Skynyrd.

— 3 Doors Down

You know who else I like? David Rush.

— Sky Blu

You know, as kids were weren't jazz musicians or anything. But, the circle of friends and the neighborhood I lived in, we were really…

— John Petrucci