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

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 22, 1981
Riot / Rush

Exit...Stage Left Tour

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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Dec 21, 1981
Rush
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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Dec 20, 1981
Rush / Riot

Exit..Stage Left

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Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Dec 18, 1981
Allman Brothers Band / Rush
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Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Dec 15, 1981
Rush / Rory Gallagher

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Scope Arena, Norfolk Scope Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Dec 13, 1981
Rush / Riot

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Roanoke Civic Center Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Dec 12, 1981
Rush / Riot

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Freedom Hall Civic Center Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
Dec 11, 1981
Rush / Riot
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Greenville Memorial Auditorium Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 11, 1981
Dec 09, 1981
Rush

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Omni Coliseum Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Dec 08, 1981
RUSH
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Knoxville Coliseum Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Dec 06, 1981
Rush / Riot

Rush - Moving Pictures Tour

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Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Dec 05, 1981
Rush / Riot
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Crown Center Coliseum Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
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Dec 04, 1981
Rush / Riot
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Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 02, 1981
Rush

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Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Dec 01, 1981
Rush / Riot
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Jefferson Civic Center Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Nov 29, 1981
Rush
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Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Nov 28, 1981
Rush / Riot

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Hollywood Sportatorium Hollywood, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 28, 1981
Nov 21, 1981
Rush

Exit Stage Left

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Grugahalle Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Nov 20, 1981
Rush / Girlschool
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Schwarzwaldhalle Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Nov 19, 1981
Rush
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Sporthalle Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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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 / FM on May 9, 1981 [735-small]

Rush / FM
May 9, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Rush on Dec 9, 1981 [966-small]

Rush
Dec 9, 1981
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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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]

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Nov 8, 1981
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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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
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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
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2018 3 concerts
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2015 45 concerts
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2007 65 concerts
2006 1 concert
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2002 68 concerts
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1998 1 concert
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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 174 concerts
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1972 58 concerts
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