Rush - 8mm - 4K video - June 18, 1976 Oshawa Ontario Canada 2112 tour

Welcome to Speedy's Films! In this exclusive KZbin video, we proudly present the unforgettable Rush live concert from June 18th, 1976 part of the 2112 tour. Join us as we journey back in time to witness an iconic performance by one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
With painstaking attention to detail, we have meticulously restored and transferred this concert footage from the original 8mm reels, bringing you an immersive visual and audio experience like never before. Feel the electric atmosphere and witness the sheer power of Geddy Lee's vocals, Alex Lifeson's masterful guitar solos, and Neil Peart's thunderous drumming.
Join us on this remarkable journey as we pay tribute to Rush and their enduring impact on the world of rock music. Subscribe to Speedy's Films for more rare concert footage, interviews, and exciting content. Get ready to relive the magic of Rush on June 18th, 1976, right here on our channel.
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8mm Scan by: Genesis Museum @ genesismuseum.com
Audio sync by: Analog Kid Audio Video
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[@GenesisMuseum]

We have personally transferred over 500 reels of 8mm...this is in the top two highest quality films we have worked on, and surely one of the highest quality 8mm concert films ever recorded!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

You do a great job. Thanks ✌️

[@RichardFriendartist]

thank you G Music also. the audio was amazing!

[@AlbionReturns]

Outstanding work

[@sirgilmour]

What would be the other 8mm of this interesting top 2?

[@GenesisMuseum]

An amazing 1977 Styx film we worked on a couple of years ago. Denis DeYoung contacted us to get a copy for his collection!

[@speedysfilms]

​Thank you again everyone involved. These videos take an unbelievable amount of work and we would NEVER be able to do this with out your help and dedication to music and the artist. Thank you so much

[@felipeaoyama3274]

Do you have Rush Hartford 2002?

[@speedysfilms]

@@felipeaoyama3274 We only have reels from the 70s in 8mm

[@johnthonig1692]

Do you have one of Rush at Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin for Oct 31, 1975? ☮️

[@user-wd1ip2up3m]

Do You have the Whole Show??? or Just This Teaser????

[@John-gt4oe]

But if this medley can be made i must assume the entire concert(s) are on video? Young raw RUSH was the best.

[@mwales2112]

As a teen of the 70s and now 63 Rush has always been the band for me. Love this. Thanks for sharing...

[@petmycat2720]

Same here also Man, saw this tour in Milwaukee at the RIVERSIDE Theater. Max Webster toured with them.

[@MultiSkyman1]

Yeah man, 61 and they were the band for me.

[@paulpuerling9504]

@@petmycat2720 I was there awesome show

[@AndrewGrey22]

Alex look so cool when he was younger. His stage presence was totally different then.

[@johng2880]

He didn't hold back and exuded such joy while playing.

[@sooolhomesustenta.mesmodeo55]

@@johng2880 É isso mesmo, a juventude junto a consciência da época permitia essa expressão cheia de prazer e alegria.

[@pupperman75]

He also has a great sense of humor.

[@CharlesP69]

Absolutely wonderful footage! What really stood out for me is how good Alex is as a guitarist. He is so underrated compared with other guitarists!

[@michaelpaul5801]

hes probably my favorite guitarist, as a drummer.. 80s lifeson sealed it for me

[@joedecker3900]

The 70’s showed Alex’s real dirty heavy roots, where he came from. He’s the heavy side of the band for sure.

[@generay6807]

OMG. This is the RUSH that I fell in love with. The album was All the Worlds a Stage. It had just come out and I was blown away. RUSH in color really makes this a treat. Oh to have a full length concert of this. Thanks for this.

[@stevesabbe7939]

I wish I could find the full concert also

[@paulannable3734]

Why couldn’t they have always sounded like this?

[@andyharman3022]

ATWAS was recorded from two shows at Massey Hall in Toronto. It's cool that their show in Oshawa on the same tour sounded the same.

[@THEREFILLSBAND]

The audio is from ATWAS

[@stewiedarkinvisibleid]

For a 61 year old longtime RUSH fan such as myself (along with all the other oldtimers), this is an absolutely mind-blowing holy grail of some footage! I freaked seeing this, with absolute joy! I only wish there was more. Cheers and MUCH THANKS!!! 😊

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

60 and I could not agree more.

[@donnyvaughan9133]

WOW!!!!

[@mariopr2087]

Igual, tengo 61 y pienso exactamente lo mismo!

[@MultiSkyman1]

Another 61 year old here. Yes, I love 70's early 80's RUSH! This footage is a treasure for me too!

[@michaelpaul5801]

I'm 47!... was just thinking wow Rush was doing this 4 mos. into my life.. Lifetime Rush fan drummer @@davidandrew477

[@edstangret838]

All the Worlds a Stage was recorded on June 11, 12, and 13 at Massey Hall, Toronto. The film from Oshawa Ontario was about a week later, so the match up is excellent. Brings back a lot memories of early Rush since I was in university in Southern Ontario at the time. Volume on the Marantz stereo was cranked full.

[@christophermaynard1902]

Look how young my 3 knuckleheads were....thank you rush for writing the soundtrack to my life.

[@johndonny443]

An absolute monster band at the peak of their powers. Thanks for this gem.

[@chrisl1692]

Alex being his goofy self is priceless!

[@superslayerguy]

Rush has spoiled us with so many professional shoots over their career, to see something like this from so early on is truly a treat!

[@iamshellrock]

We have so little Rush footage from the 70s, and this already looks incredible. Excited to see this!

[@Kidgloves1984]

Hard rock at it's very finest! Saw them live in 2002 and 2010, Alex is my greatest influence on playing guitar! Love em all! MONSTERS OF ROCK!!

[@RushArchives]

Anthem​ [0:00] Lakeside Park [​2:46] 2112: Overture​ [3:40] 2112: Temples Of Syrinx​ [4:25] Fly By Night​ [4:47] In The Mood​ [5:09] By-Tor And The Snow Dog​ [5:37] Working Man​ [6:34] Finding My Way​ [6:58] Drum Solo​ [7:10]

[@TheStuport]

Been a RUSH Disciple since April of 1975 and having seen RUSH 53 times Live and in Living color, this video is absolutely a Family Reunion and there are a TON of Fans in here who no doubt agree! RUSH Is Literally Tattooed On Our Souls....I'm grateful to have had the pleasure of sharing the air in many venues with the Best Damn Band and Cult Of Fans Ever! Salute To All

[@johnfatorich3494]

Saw a guy coming out of the library in high school with All the World a Stage under his arm. I spotted the drum kit on the cover. I stopped him and asked what album is that? he tells me this is a Live Rush album. I borrowed it from him barely knew the guy, missed 2 classes listening to it with headphones on a turntable in the library. Bought it that weekend, saw them in concert in Ottawa for 2112. The rest is history. Lifelong fan.👊

[@getthestoneman]

I was at this very show !!! 16 yrs old !!! In love with RUSH since !!!!

[@baileywoodroffe]

I'm dying to know what building this was in, is it still around?

[@bluefunkt]

Amazing! At 2:50 Neil loses a stick, but recovers quickly. lovely to see this show in such detail! Thank you.

[@geraldhartley]

I noticed that too. Had to scan the comments to see if anyone else noticed it. haha. It looks like he deliberately tossed it! 😆

[@TheDonzim]

I was lucky enough to see this tour,meeting them on their tour bus as I snuck back stage. Remember Alex and his guitar tech sharing a joint. This tour and "All The Worlds A Stage" was epic.

[@daleleroux9476]

Lakeside Park was my secret favorite on the live album. Great to put a picture to the performance.

[@bradarmstrong3952]

If you've never been, then you should go ... the carnival still comes through in the spring and the carousel is still 5 cents, and, yes, the lighthouse, the willows, the pier, the sand, they're all still there ...

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

Saw them on this tour in Cleveland. I was 14. Thank you, Mom and Dad for letting me go!!! Fun Fact: WMMS in Cleveland was the radio station that got RUSH on the map in the States.

[@AlbionReturns]

My god, this is a thing of beauty; I can't believe how good it looks! Thanks so much for your awesome work. I hope Ged and Alex get a chance to watch this!!

[@mcraft2240]

They have mentioned in many interviews that it’s difficult to watch old videos and listen to their live recordings from that era.

[@robertstegenga3475]

Holy shit!! This was fantastic! Brings tears to an old man’s eyes!

[@joedecker3900]

@@mcraft2240Difficult to watch? Whatever….

[@RichardFriendartist]

thank you again. I have never seen footage this great of Rush from this era. Again rest in peace Speedy and thanks to this incredible team for releasing these for fans who can truly appreciate this. we are all getting older and it's awesome to have these little glimpses of what was. so it's very appreciated. thank you. I am going to be watching this sooooooooooo many times!!!

[@stanleymcvay9283]

Alex. The guitar genius. Even Eddie VH thought so.

[@Darin.Pearson]

My oh my. The power, skill, precision, and melodic beauty is beyond my comprehension. I will never understand how anyone can be this skilled.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Geddy's voice had a lot of power in the beginning

[@donnyvaughan9133]

To see my favorite live album in concert, At 62 years old GREAT WORK!

[@jeffbauer3425]

Well, pieces anyway 😑

[@stephenchaulker5521]

Solid Gold 🏆...BY-TOR AND THE SNOW DOG very cool too see Alex roasting...ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE maybe BEST RUSH LIVE album EVER 🥇

[@leddygee1896]

Synching up the live recording of All The Worlds A Stage was a nice touch!!😎 I know that recording all too well…

[@keithpriv]

My thoughts exactly, I can't believe more people didn't notice or comment. I'd like to know if this is the actual video footage of that recording or just a great sync job

[@funkster007]

Incredible job on putting this footage together. Rush live video from the 70's is unfortunately few and far between. Fun to see these guys so young and vibrant. Alex's axe of choice seemed to be the Les Paul during that tour.

[@trsalmon]

Great to see the boys in color from back then. They are so poised, happy and confident...and so, so good. The audio sounds exactly like All the World's a Stage. I mean, that's because it is, I get it. Excellent sync job!

[@Greg-io1ip]

Best live band. Ever. Sorry to those who didn't witness it firsthand many times. SRV best live singular performer, but this is the band. Saw good, great, bad, average, mainstream, autotuners, on and on. Rush performances were genuine and intense. 3 hours plus shows. Thanks for everything Neil Alex and Geddy. RIP Mr Peart.

[@eric_in_florida]

This is great. I saw them a year later and they were getting big but not "huge" yet. For me the best rock trio ever.

[@davietobin]

I seen them at the Glasgow Apollo about 78/79 ,I was a very blinkered young Punk at the time but my god did this band open my eyes to what music was all about,Absolute fuckin legends ❤

[@tonyn3227]

The serbian guitarist is on ofvthe best rock has ever had.

[@rorshakks]

Epic. Reading in the Wandering the Face of the Earth book about how many times early Rush video footage was lost or destroyed will always give me grief. Thanks for making this.

[@robmclaren8705]

Tell us more friend! What was lost and destroyed and how?

[@rorshakks]

@@robmclaren8705 Oh I can't remember, I think it was earlier-years footage. There's like 2 or 3 spots in the Wandering book that says this.

[@theanalogkid3763]

@@robmclaren8705 A few pieces of Professionally shot footage are assumed to be lost to time. The book mentioned how on the Hemispheres tour, several shows in the UK were filmed and recorded for a scrapped live album called “Live In England”. The footage is supposedly lost now, but the audio is apparently still in the archives.

[@Synonomous]

What a great little piece of history. I was 15 when this happened so just a tad too young to borrow dad's car and drive to the Shwa so thanks for the chance to see them before the Tom Sawyer era. Nice to see Alex's playing reflecting Page's influence in his leads. Thanks again!

[@johnbonham9422]

I was there, it was a galvanizing experience. Front row, right by Geddy, couldn't hear for 2 or 3 days after... no regrets ;-)

[@morleymarcella3122]

I saw Rush when they were just starting out, they were just a house band in Toronto at the Abbey Road Pub. It was in the early 70s you knew they had something special. 🇨🇦🎼🎸

[@daves4645]

Neil lost a stick during Lakeside Park and didn't miss a beat. The greatest.

[@guitartonequest]

If you look up "Marshall tone" in thr dictionary, this is what you will hear, lol. Damn, that's as good as it gets!

[@1FleaBittenVarmint]

I'm 65 years old. I didn't think I'd ever see a video of By-tor from this album. THANK YOU

[@Superconductor-mp9ud]

No doubt about it, this is all the worlds a stage, best sound ever from a 3 mens band

[@bleepbleep1961]

This is Fabulous Footage ... My first Big Concert was Rush at the C.N.E. with my buddy in in 1977 ... A Rock Guitar Teacher today !! 🤘😎🤘

[@dean2287]

Some days..... Three guys, three instruments (four if you include Geddy's voice), no guitar changes every song, no pyrotechnics or laser lights, just rocking on.

[@RushArchives]

Looking forward to it! Many thanks to everyone involved who worked on this!

[@markusaurelius777]

Audio is from ATWAS

[@janzimny1977]

Yup! Old fart here from Oshawa! Seen this show and many,many more of Rush,s tours!!😊😊😊

[@drewt.3120]

All the worlds a stage babyyyyyyy! Kick ass!🤘🍺✌️

[@renataorush2717]

Amazing !!!! Congratulations from Brazil !!!!

[@ddelboccio]

Matching these video clips to the audio from All The World's a Stage was probably a nightmare to do! But well done!!!

[@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST]

Nice job on the lighting getting the shadows lit up and similar to modern video!!! (Formerly ACELLOFAWARENESS)

[@davidhuyge8299]

This footage takes me back to 1977Saw them for the first time and only time @ Wings stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan and it gives me chills watching this footage. Lifelong Rush fan! Forever!!!

[@Shivaho]

Grateful to have seen them a couple of times in 77!

[@ALD56]

Brings back memories. Only got to see them twice, both times in the 70s in the same small town hockey arena; first warming up for Kiss - and we were stagefront, like the video view - and the next year headlining with....? It WAS somebody good and who everybody would know, but hey, I'm old.

[@DoubleBarrelDarrell]

Awesome! Greatest band ever!!

[@dougtessier2269]

Amazing footage i'm from Oshawa but was to young I would have only been 10 at the time. Rush our my favorite band and always have been still listen to them everyday. Thank you for sharing loved it.....

[@Temmple]

This IS Rush at their best! Great footage ❤

[@torybrown7730]

I'm happy i saw Rush 4 times before the teagic death of Neil Peart. I'm a huge Rush fan & though Peart is gone i'd like to see Lee & Lifeson come out with new music. Rush to me is The Best Canadian band of all time!!

[@bryantcochran5065]

I think they are one of the best bands ever, no matter where on the planet they hail from. My kids are Canadian, so yeah, canada rules for great musicians in my eyes.

[@xianshep]

4:50 Damn, Alex! Such a masterful, articulated take on that FBN solo.

[@ericlawhan7486]

Rush' these three guys made music history' one of the greatest rock bands of all time! ❤😊

[@RafaelZeratai]

I would’ve loved to assist one of these Rush concerts from 70 era. They were full of energy

[@popsrock6622]

It’s just like being there live!

[@paolovincent6800]

Awesome ah !

[@alancarver2511]

I discovered Rush exaclty at that time. Geddy's voice was incredible.

[@DB-kl9bp]

The video is outstanding, I've looked for years and never found anything worthwhile from the 2112 tour, and there seems to be no video at all the the classic Neil solo from this era, so this is great. The audio here is from All The World's a Stage, wish it was from the actual performance here, but still incredible.

[@ArdyShufle]

Some of the later songs may be better BUT - this is my favorite Rush era! Ya know, the flashbacks are killer!

[@patricksommer3971]

Thanks so much! ❤ a fantastic film!

[@grahamnash7782]

Alex looked so awesome with long hair. The ultimate rock axeman .

[@rleon8339]

Incredible! This was the first tour I saw them on and never missed one since. 44 shows total for me.

[@glebell]

Thank You all involved hope there will be Styx pre Tommy Shaw and some Uriah Heep with John Wetton or earlier again Thank You

[@thablakester]

Oh what an amazing time it would have been to have seen this live! I enjoy these videos & wish there were more of them. Thank you for what you're doing. This makes me wish I could go back in time...and gets us about as close as we can to doing just that. 🤘♥️🤘♥️🤘♥️🤘♥️🤘

[@davidhuyge8299]

I saw them in 1977 at Kalamazoo Michigan. It was the only time I ever saw them, After that show they became my favorite band and has been that way ever since.I am now 62 years old seeing this footage brought me right back to that night, when I saw there live show.

[@charleskletter8974]

Great job . A masterpiece

[@sideshow1297]

Thanks for posting. I'm reading Geddy Lee's autobiography and I'm currently right around this timeframe. This added a ton of dimension to the book - thank you!

[@romanfernandez2984]

Dear god, how did I miss this party? Thank you... just thank you!!

[@stevenschwartzstein4502]

Rush should be made aware of this, it's that good. Too bad no complete songs, but even still, remarkable stuff!

[@joepesch240]

Awesome sauce =)

[@harryhumstone3149]

Probably the best trio of all time

[@edsegura6399]

This is video GOLD-should be archived somewhere as something of historic value

[@viviendiaz5343]

Brilliance at its best! The chemistry bond and the redo of the video brought everything to life again🥰

[@GenesisMuseum]

You can see Alex jokingly tell Geddy to F-Off at around 6:40

[@Lifeson1980]

Thank you thank you thank as I wipe the tears

[@mikebaker4190]

Was at the Ottawa show at the Civic Center. Stage was in center of arena. Our seats were center section. Went with friends, wine skin and a couple of joints. You could smoke back then in the arena. The rest is history.

[@waynereiffenstein7153]

Was there too, man...2 hits of purple microdot, and of course...the wineskin..😂

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

I saw them a year or two after this in the Orpheum Theatre in Boston with the Baby's. They were dressed in those Kimonos, and they were spectacular.

[@tobiaskevorkazito4072]

All The Stage liner pic have come to life !!

[@xyz321123]

Alex absolutely rips.

[@johnfrehley3887]

So many memories come flooding back watching this 🥹. Masters of their craft these guys. Thanks for the upload 🤘

[@MichaelVLang]

Ah ends right at Neil’s solo. Dang. Thank you so much for this. Brings me back to finding ATWAS for the first time. Miss these guys.

[@DrStephenTColbert]

I wish this was the whole song and entire show.

[@chrismudd9342]

This was an amazing era of Rush!! They rocked so hard...

[@kerrydevereux7798]

Crazy how close to the stage !!!!! What a night 😊😅

[@michaelFat2112]

Just when we thought we had seen everything, this footage is great.

[@richrazz2653]

I was 14 seeing rush live this year and tour!! A group angel opened up for them!! Lol

[@garybrame3119]

Saw this tour in Fla. For $4 Rush was on a bill with two other bands (Head East and Pat Travers if it matters) and really just saying to contrast the incredible expense of a comcert now with the value for money experience that concert going used to be.

[@andyharman3022]

5:36 Those few seconds in By-Tor and the Snow Dog with Alex performing the Mother of all Pick Scrapes up close and personal, live on camera gives me closure. I've listened to All The World's a Stage for 47 years, and wondered how he did it. Now I've seen it, and it's glorious. (He even seemed to be pleased how awesome it sounded.)

[@chrisspringer2744]

This is unbelievable! Thanks so much for posting. This was the day before my 8th birthday, I would join the Rush party about 6 or 7 years later. Best band ever.

[@pkh1982]

6:33 momment of the true friendship

[@markusaurelius777]

This is going to be EPIC !!! :O

[@Dan-dm2pm]

The Beginning of GREATNESS..RUSH..:)

[@emilerioux9704]

Awesome quality!

[@justimprovising]

Alex at 1.30 😂 This is amazing, thank you!!