Rush Speaks Honestly About Returning Without Neil Peart

Rush Speaks Honestly About Returning Without Neil Peart

As Rush moves toward its 2026 reunion tour, the absence of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart remains an emotional undercurrent. For Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, stepping back onto the stage is not about replacing what was lost, but honoring it. Speaking at a press conference following their return performance at Canada’s Juno Awards on […]

See Rush playing for the first time with new drummer Anika Nilles

Rush’s first performance since the comeback announcement took place at the Juno Awards, presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. It marked the first time Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson publicly performed with their new touring drummer, Anika Nilles, and the song they chose was "Finding My Way" from their debut album, which they played in full for the first time since 1976. Their first complete show will happen next June 7 in…