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Anika Nilles, 42, joins Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in a series of presentations in North America; Peart family supports initiative

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will return to the road as Rush In 2026, for a “50 -and -none” tour dedicated to the memory of his late drummer Neil Peart. The German virtuous Anika Nilleswhich has already played with Jeff Beckwill join them on the tour “Fifty Something”with 12 dates and seven cities in North America.

The first appointment will be June 7 at Kia Forum in Los Angeles – the same place where Rush did his last show with Peart in August 2015.

In a press release, Lee stated:

“After all that happened since the last show, Alex and I did a serious self -analysis and came to the conclusion that we missed it.

Neil Peart died in 2020 after a fight against brain cancer. The group was retired since 2015, when it held its final tour, but did not announce to the public his retirement.

About Anika Nilles, a 42 -year -old drummer summoned to the post, Lee added:

“As we all know, Neil was irreplaceable. However, 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 history while continuing his own fascinating musical journey. His name is Anika Nilles, and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated Rush fans, we know, we know, we know, we know, we know, we know, we know, we know, we know, we know will give you all the chances of being up to this almost impossible role. ”

In addition to Nilles, other musicians will be included as tour members. The names have not been revealed, but it is imagined that there will be at least one keyboardist, leaving Geddy free to just sing and play low.

Each show will have two sets, with 35 songs in all. The initiative is supported by Carrie and Olivia Peart, respectively widow and daughter of Neil.

Rush on tour

Agenda:

June 7 – Los Angeles, ca @ kia forum
June 9 – Los Angeles, ca @ kia forum
June 18 – Mexico City, mx @ palacio de los deportes
June 24 – Fort Worth, tx @ dickies arena
June 26 – Fort Worth, tx @ dickies arena
July 16 – Chicago, Il @ united center
July 18 – Chicago, Il @ united center
July 28 – New York, ny @ Madison Square Garden
July 30 – New York, ny @ Madison Square Garden
August 7 – Toronto, on @ scotiabank Arena
August 9 – Toronto, on @ scotiabank Arena
September 17 – Cleveland, Oh @ Rocket Arena

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Source: Rollingstone

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