John Rutsey, Canadian drummer (born 1953)

John Howard Rutsey was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's 1974 debut album, but left shortly after its release due to health problems which limited his ability to tour with the band. He was subsequently replaced by Neil Peart, who would remain the drummer of Rush on the band's future recordings and for the rest of its active history.

May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 234 days remain until the end of the year.