What is John Rutsey's middle name?
Howard
John Rutsey date of birth:
May 14, 1953
How old was John Rutsey when died?
54
Where was John Rutsey born?
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
When did John Rutsey die?
May 11, 2008
Where did John Rutsey die?
Toronto, Canada
Why did John Rutsey die?
Diabetes
What is John Rutsey's ethnicity?
White
What is John Rutsey nationality?
Canadian
Where did John Rutsey go to school?
St. Paschals School
What is John Rutsey's occupation?
Musician
John Rutsey claim to fame:
Rush's first drummer
What genre is John Rutsey's work?
Hard rock, Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal
What instruments does John Rutsey play?
Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Percussion, Vocals
Who is John Rutsey's father?
Howard Rutsey
Who is John Rutsey's mother?
Eva Rutsey
John Rutsey brother(s):
Bill Rutsey
John Rutsey favorite band(s)?
Bad Company
Short Biography
John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian drummer, most recognized for being a co-founding member of Rush along with Alex Lifeson and Jeff Jones, and performing on the band's debut album. John Rutsey left the band in 1974, due to musical differences and health problems with type 1 diabetes, and was replaced by Neil Peart. Rutsey's type 1 diabetes was believed to be a complicating factor in his death from a heart attack in 2008. Tape-recorded comments from Rutsey are heard in the 2010 documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, and the DVD release includes two performances with him on drums.