After nearly a decade of silence, the spirit of radio will play once more when Rush reunites for the Fifty Something Tour, with drummer Anika Nilles stepping into Neil Peart’s legendary seat.
In a surprise announcement this week, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson said on their website and YouTube channel that they have decided to get the band back together and tour again.
“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil, a lifetime’s worth of songs,” Lee said.
“Yet life is full of surprises, and we have been introduced to another remarkable person; an incredible drummer and musician who is adding another chapter to our story while continuing her own fascinating musical journey. Her name is Anika Nilles, and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated RUSH fanbase, whom, we know, will give her every chance to live up to that near impossible role.
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