Rush members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart will receive the first-ever honorary Doctorate Of Music degrees from Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario.
The June 12 ceremony will see Rush and six other Canadians honored as the university celebrates the 2014 graduating class.
“Convocation is the highlight of the year and we are honoured that these extraordinary individuals will help us celebrate our graduates,” said Dr. Mike DeGagné, President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University. “The nine honourees are remarkable Canadians who have helped make our world better. It is very rewarding that they each recognize the distinct value of Nipissing University and support our mission and vision to the extent that they are accepting our highest honour, solidifying their connection to our institution.”
In 1994, Rush was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and in 1996, band members were made Officers of the Order of Canada. In 2012, the band won the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Rush recently released their 1974 self-titled debut album as an LP Box Set reissue to mark its 40th anniversary.
“Rush ReDISCovered” features the band’s debut re-mastered at Abbey Road studios by Sean McGee, who has been responsible for all recent Beatles vinyl re-masters.
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