The second album from Rush got released on this day in 1975. The release was also the first to feature Neil Peart, who replaced drummer John Rutsey who was battling diabetes. Peart was one of five drummers auditioned for a place in the trio. Peart's drumming skills impressed Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. His skill as a songwriter would prove to be an equally great reason for choosing Peart.

 

Other Noteworthy Classic Rock events on February 15 include...

1944 Kinks Mick Avory born

1945 Supertramp’s John Heillewell born.

1959 The Alarm's Mike Peters born.

1968 George Harrison and John Lennon leave London to study meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India.

1974 The Bottom Line opens in New York City.

1974 Deep Purple releases Burn.

1977 The Sex Pistols oust Glen Matlock. Sid Vicious takes his place.

1980 Warren Zevon releases Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School.

Elvis Costello releases Get Happy.

1981 Mike Bloomfield is found dead of an accidental overdose in San Francisco at 37.

1986 Stevie Ray Vaughan plays Saturday Night Live.

1988 Def Leppard cancels El Paso concert due to threats over Joe Elliot's derogatory remarks about Mexicans. 

1991 Rod Stewart hit by palimony suit filed by Kelly Emberg.

1998 Rolling Stones close Bridges to Babylon tour in Las Vegas.

2001 George Harrison does one of the first fan online chat sessions.

2006 The Government designates Bon Scott's burial site heritage status...