What’s the history behind the “Starman” emblem? What made you come up with it?
The evolution of the star and man was Neil’s and mine’s first true collaboration. He simply described the Red Star Of The Solar Federation as being all that is contrary to free thought and creativity, and the man as our hero. I simply combined the two. Never was this intended to be the band’s brand or logo, with such a strong and enduring association with all things Rush.
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/qa-with-rush-starman-hugh-syme/
What’s funny is that, some labelled Rush as a “Fascist” band, because of Neil’s admiration for Ayn Rand. Even though Geddy’s mother was a Holocaust survivor.
That’s interesting, thank you!
From Wiki:
“A galaxy-wide war resulted in the planets forcefully joining the Solar Federation (symbolized by the “Red Star”).
Gee, that sounds just like where we are heading, as Biden and his cronies are pushing us towards WWIII.