RUSH - RUSH DRUMMER RUTSEY DEAD AT 55

RUSH founder JOHN RUTSEY has succumbed to a lengthy diabetes-related illness and died at his home. He was 55.
The Canadian rocker who played drums for Rush from 1968 to the mid-1970s, quit the band due to illness. He was replaced by the band's current drummer Neil Peart.
Rutsey's family has confirmed he died on Sunday (11May08).