Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968 , in the Willowdale neighborhood of Toronto , Ontario , currently comprised of bassist , keyboardist , and lead vocalist Geddy Lee , guitarist Alex Lifeson , and drummer and songwriter Neil Peart . Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968 , in the Willowdale neighborhood of Toronto , Ontario , currently composed of bassist , keyboardist , and lead vocalist Geddy Lee , guitarist Alex Lifeson , and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart .