Rush Lost Its Beloved Drummer. The Band Is Ready to Get Back on the Road.
Rush is preparing to return to touring for the first time since drummer Neil Peart's death in 2020, with Anika Nilles joining as the new touring drummer. The band, now including keyboardist Loren Gold, is rehearsing for its Fifty Something Tour, which begins in June and spans nearly 90 dates worldwide. Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson emphasized their long-standing dynamic of intense focus during music and lighthearted humor between performances.
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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.From left: Geddy Lee, Anika Nilles, Alex Lifeson and Loren Gold. The new touring lineup of the band Rush will hit the road in June. Credit...Nathan Cyprys for The New York TimesSkip to contentSkip to site indexRush Lost Its Beloved Drummer. The Band Is Ready to Get Back on the Road.After losing Neil Peart to cancer six years ago, the trio is returning to touring with Anika Nilles, a powerhouse drummer who’s forged her own relationship with the group.From left: Geddy Lee, Anika Nilles, Alex Lifeson and Loren Gold. The new touring lineup of the band Rush will hit the road in June.
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