Rush's 1981 Concert History

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968. The original lineup consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bassist and vocalist Jeff Jones, who was soon replaced by Geddy Lee. Over the next six years, the band underwent several lineup changes before establishing its classic power trio with the addition of Neil Peart in July 1974, replacing Rutsey shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album. This lineup of Lifeson, Lee, and Peart remained stable until 2015, when Peart retired from music.

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Rush had 121 concerts in 1981 (Page 4)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 24, 1981
Rush / FM

Rush

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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
May 23, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures Tour

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Boston Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 22, 1981
Rush / FM
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 20, 1981
Rush / FM

Moving Pictures Tour

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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
May 18, 1981
Rush / F.M.
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
May 17, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures Tour (2nd Night)

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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
May 16, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures Tour

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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
May 15, 1981
Rush / FM
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Cool Insuring Arena Burlington, Vermont, United States
May 13, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures

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Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse, New York, United States
May 12, 1981
Rush / FM

Moving Pictures Tour

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War Memorial Rochester, New York, United States
May 11, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures

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Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Binghamton, New York, United States
May 09, 1981
Rush / FM

Moving Pictures Tour

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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
May 08, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures

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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
May 07, 1981
Rush
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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
May 06, 1981
Rush / FM
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Civic Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apr 26, 1981
Rush
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Assembly Center Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Apr 25, 1981
Rush

Moving Pictures

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Myriad Convention Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 25, 1981
Apr 24, 1981
Rush
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Richfield Collesium Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 24, 1981
Apr 23, 1981
Rush
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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Apr 21, 1981
Rush / Max Webster
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Hirsch Memorial Coliseum Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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Rush / FM
Jun 14, 1981
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Rush / FM
May 22, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rush / FM
May 22, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rush / FM
Jun 14, 1981
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Rush on Dec 9, 1981 [966-small]

Rush
Dec 9, 1981
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  Uploaded by George Broussard

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RUSH / Max Webster on Apr 4, 1981 [133-small]

RUSH / Max Webster
Apr 4, 1981
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Rush on Oct 31, 1981 [254-small]

Rush
Oct 31, 1981
 Queensferry, Wales, United Kingdom
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tags: Rush, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Ticket, Royal Highland Centre - Rush on Nov 8, 1981 [317-small]

Rush
Nov 8, 1981
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Pete Forster

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RUSH / Max Webster on Apr 4, 1981 [523-small]

RUSH / Max Webster
Apr 4, 1981
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Rush on Oct 30, 1981 [531-small]

Rush
Oct 30, 1981
 Stafford, England, United Kingdom
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Rush / FM on Jun 20, 1981 [226-small]

Rush / FM
Jun 20, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by JPaulH

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Rush / FM on Jun 20, 1981 [227-small]

Rush / FM
Jun 20, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Rush / FM on Jun 20, 1981 [228-small]

Rush / FM
Jun 20, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Rush / Max Webster on Mar 7, 1981 [711-small]

Rush / Max Webster
Mar 7, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Rush / Girlschool on Nov 14, 1981 [385-small]

Rush / Girlschool
Nov 14, 1981
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
  Uploaded by TheFakeItalian

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Rush on Oct 31, 1981 [921-small]

Rush
Oct 31, 1981
 Queensferry, Wales, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Chris Smalley

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Latest Setlist (06/18/2026):

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  1. Xanadu
  2. Dreamline
  3. Subdivisions
  4. Headlong Flight
  5. Bravado
  6. Red Sector A
  7. La Villa Strangiato
  8. Anthem
  9. New World Man
  10. The Spirit of Radio
  11. Tom Sawyer
  12. Red Barchetta
  13. YYZ
  14. Limelight
  15. The Camera Eye
  16. Witch Hunt
  17. Vital Signs
  18. Time Stand Still
  19. Closer to the Heart
  20. 2112 Part I: Overture
  21. 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
  22. 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
  23. Finding My Way
  24. Working Man

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 31 concerts
2026 63 concerts
2025 1 concert
2024 3 concerts
2023 4 concerts
2022 6 concerts
2021 5 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 3 concerts
2017 2 concerts
2015 45 concerts
2013 45 concerts
2012 40 concerts
2011 46 concerts
2010 54 concerts
2009 3 concerts
2008 53 concerts
2007 65 concerts
2006 1 concert
2005 3 concerts
2004 61 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 68 concerts
2001 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1997 34 concerts
1996 37 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 76 concerts
1991 34 concerts
1990 69 concerts
1989 3 concerts
1988 56 concerts
1987 31 concerts
1986 63 concerts
1985 18 concerts
1984 83 concerts
1983 62 concerts
1982 70 concerts
1981 121 concerts
1980 122 concerts
1979 116 concerts
1978 132 concerts
1977 188 concerts
1976 172 concerts
1975 191 concerts
1974 175 concerts
1973 100 concerts
1972 58 concerts
1971 5 concerts
1970 3 concerts
1969 5 concerts
1968 17 concerts
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