Which Canadian band known for “Tom Sawyer” was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2013? The answer is Rush.
Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of Canada’s most influential rock bands through the work of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and drummer-lyricist Neil Peart. Their music combined hard rock power with progressive-rock complexity, unusual time signatures, extended instrumental passages, and ambitious lyrics.
“Tom Sawyer” appeared on the 1981 album Moving Pictures and became one of the group’s signature songs. It was co-written by Lee, Lifeson, Peart, and lyricist Pye Dubois. Other major Rush recordings include “2112,” “The Spirit of Radio,” and “Limelight.”
Rush was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, with Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins presenting the band. A common mix-up is confusing Rush with other successful Canadian rock acts such as Triumph, Loverboy, or The Guess Who; those bands were not the answer to this particular induction clue.