I am not sure rush--the band--influenced too many bands.
That said, Geddy Lee influenced every bass player worth a damn
There are very few drummers who won't acknowledge Peart is the greatest rock drummer of all time (I disagree, actually...Keith Moon was the best).
Alex Lifeson's incluence has been less, for sure, but Kirk of Metallica, for one, credits him as one of his most important influences.
Look, I can't listen to a single song from Rush after Power Windows (and barely that) until Counterparts but these guys are incredible musicians and I appreciate their virtuosity, and that they have truly each mastered their respective crafts.
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