The highly anticipated "Fifty Something" tour has officially launched last week in grand fashion, with Geddy, Alex, drummer Anika Nilles, and keyboardist Loren Gold taking over the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for a massive four-night opening run. It had been 11 years since the band graced that same stage to conclude the R40 tour, and the production pulled no punches for this momentous return. Delivering the kind of visual spectacle fans have come to expect, the light and stage show were truly impressive, proving that the band’s legendary live production remains as sharp as ever. Musically, the opening run kept the faithful constantly guessing. Rather than settling into a static routine, each night presented a significantly different setlist, with less than 50% of the songs repeating across the four shows. Fans were treated to astonishing deep cuts and tour debuts with the sheer variety of the setlists during this LA residency set an exhilarating tone for the rest of the tou...

Tomorrow night, June 7, 2026, the impossible becomes reality. For the first time in 11 years, the lights will go down, the crowd will roar, and Rush will step onto an arena stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. When the R40 tour concluded in 2015, we all quietly accepted that the book on our favorite band had closed. When we lost "The Professor," Neil Peart, in 2020, that closure turned into a profound, permanent grief. The idea of hearing these songs echoing through the rafters of an arena ever again seemed completely, definitively out of the question. But as Geddy Lee recently shared, after years of deep soul-searching, he and Alex Lifeson realized they simply missed playing the music they poured their hearts into for over half a century. After Alex successfully sought treatment and overcame recent health hurdles, the stars aligned, giving them the confidence to hit the road for one more run. We all know this tour is going to look and feel different, and that is exact...

Fans of Richard Houghton’s excellent 2020 release RUSH: The Day I Was There will be happy to hear that the author is returning to familiar territory with a brand-new Rush-focused volume arriving later this year. Titled Vanished Time: A People’s History of Rush , the book is scheduled for release on November 3, 2026. Like Houghton’s previous music-history projects, Vanished Time takes a fan-centered approach rather than presenting a traditional biography of the band. The book is said to feature more than 500 firsthand accounts from Rush fans, chronicling concert experiences, personal encounters, road trips, unforgettable performances, and the many moments that helped define the Rush community over the decades. The stories reportedly span the band’s entire live history - from the early club shows of the 1970s through the arena tours, concept-heavy productions of the 1980s, and ultimately the R40 era. In addition to the fan recollections, the book will also include rare and previous...

This is The Spirit Of Piano... RUSHfest Scotland have released 'RUSH FOR SOLO PIANO' by David Sanderson, a new album offering exciting, unique and fresh interpretations of music by Canadian rock band Rush which transforms their complex, high-energy rock compositions into evocative solo piano arrangements. Stripping away the amplification to focus on the core melodic DNA, these arrangements distill familiar, intricate works into a singular voice. Sanderson reveals new emotional depth and nuance within essential tracks such as "Closer To The Heart," "Xanadu," and "A Farewell To Kings," offering a fresh perspective on the music we’ve known and loved for decades. The album artwork is created by HUGH SYME, the longtime collaborator behind all of Rush’s iconic album artwork since 1975. His distinctive aesthetic has been integral to the band’s visual identity for decades and his work on 'RUSH FOR SOLO PIANO' continues that legacy. ...

Update: Rick Beato also sat down with Alex Lifeson and, separately, Terry Brown for interviews as well. You can watch them below. If you aren't already familiar with him, Rick Beato is a veteran record producer, audio engineer, and university music professor who has become one of YouTube’s most respected voices for music analysis. Through his massively popular channel, he breaks down the music theory and production behind classic songs and hosts long-form, deeply technical interviews with some of rock's greatest legends. His background allows him to speak with artists on a musician-to-musician level, eliciting studio secrets and creative insights you rarely get in standard press junkets. He recently brought that expertise to a fantastic, hour-long sit-down with Geddy Lee, delivering a conversation that is a must-watch ahead of the upcoming " Fifty Something " tour. In the interview, Geddy opens up about the monumental task of preparing for the band's first...

The July 2026 issue of Guitar World features Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the cover, offering an in-depth look at the upcoming Fifty Something tour. Keeping this highly anticipated reunion a secret was no small feat, but in the magazine's extensive piece, "Re-Enter ... Stage Left," the duo finally details exactly how it all came together. The Inside Scoop on the Reunion The piece explores the early, private jam sessions that sparked their return. Alex admits he was initially hesitant due to his health, but notes that once they started playing together again, "we were laughing and smiling and really enjoying it". Of course, the most significant hurdle was sitting someone behind the drum kit. While it is well known that German virtuoso Anika Nilles is handling drumming duties on the tour, the article provides an emotional behind-the-scenes look at that decision. Geddy summarizes the daunting reality, asking, "How do you ask someone to replace a guy who’...

In a new feature for The New York Times , journalist Hank Shteamer takes fans inside a small Toronto studio where Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are doing something they haven't done in over a decade: rehearsing for a tour. The article provides a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the upcoming "Fifty Something" tour and the emotional process of returning to the stage without Neil Peart. Here are the key takeaways from the piece: The Rehearsal Vibe is Light and Comic: Despite the immense pressure of living up to the Rush legacy, the atmosphere in the studio is incredibly positive. Between running through 11 of the 38 songs they are currently relearning (the titles remain a closely guarded secret), Geddy and Alex are leaning heavily into their trademark rapid-fire comic banter. Geddy noted their M.O. remains unchanged: "pay attention to detail, and then the minute the song is over, get as ridiculous as you can be." Integrating Anika Nil...

Rush return to the cover of Prog Magazine (Issue #169, May 2026), with a pair of features that neatly capture both where the band is now - and how they got here. The issue is anchored by “Making Memories,” a new interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson centered on the band’s return to the stage, while “The Curious Case Of Roger Kneebend! (Or How Rush Made Grace Under Pressure…)” revisits one of the more turbulent chapters in their studio history. Making Memories: The Road Back The lead feature focuses on the unlikely chain of events that brought Rush back into a working band. What began as informal playing and reconnecting gradually evolved into something more serious, eventually leading to the announcement of the “Fifty Something” tour - now one of the most anticipated runs in recent memory. As Geddy admits, even they were caught off guard by the scale of the response:     “We didn’t think we’d do four shows in each city that would sell out in a matter of days...

A newly released set of anniversary prints is celebrating 2112 in striking fashion, offering fans a limited-edition visual tribute to one of Rush’s most enduring works. The prints measure 12" x 36" and are available in two versions: a Main edition limited to 212 copies, and a Rainbow Foil edition capped at just 76 pieces. Both editions capture the spirit and mythology of 2112 through the distinctive style of artist Tom Whalen. Reflecting on the project, Whalen shared the challenge and inspiration behind the piece: “When I was asked to illustrate a piece for the 50th anniversary of this masterwork, I was both excited and deeply intimidated. I knew I wanted to depict the band in their era-specific robes, and of course include the Temple of Syrinx. From there, I explored the tension between technology and ancient knowledge by incorporating glowing, literary-inspired vacuum tubes throughout the composition. I kept coming back to the lyric, ‘Let the banners be unfurled. Hold ...

Rush grace the cover of Classic Rock Magazine (Issue #352, May 2026), accompanied by a new interview that digs into the band’s decision to return to the stage and what that process has looked like behind the scenes. Speaking with Philip Wilding, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reflect on how things evolved in the years following the final R40 show. At the time, both viewed that 2015 performance as a definitive ending. “After R40 there was no question,” Geddy says. “It was over for us.” The shift came gradually. Casual jams eventually turned into more focused sessions, including revisiting older material—something that didn’t come easily at first. “Let’s be fair, they were awful,” Geddy says of those early run-throughs, with Alex adding simply: “Oh, it was terrible.” Still, the process brought them back into the music, and the idea of playing again started to take hold. What began as a limited run of shows quickly expanded. “Originally we were only going to do those summer dates… s...

Update: The rumors were true! Rush opened up the Juno Awards ceremony with an energetic rendition of Finding My Way . Video of the performance is below while a photo gallery of the performance is available HERE . As the 55th Annual Juno Awards prepare to take over the TD Coliseum tonight, the Canadian music industry is buzzing with one question: Will Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson make a surprise appearance? Rush has sent the rumor mill into overdrive following a cryptic newsletter sent to fans this weekend. The message teased a "special moment" with the pair and included a direct link to purchase tickets for tonight's broadcast. "We want to let you in on something," the band wrote in a newsletter to fans. "Celebrate a special moment with Geddy & Alex." While the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has not officially confirmed a performance, the timing aligns perfectly with the band's recent announcement of their "...

Following the overwhelming response to the Fifty Something Tour in North America, Rush have confirmed an expanded 2027 international run, bringing the celebration to South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The tour continues the band’s ongoing tribute to the music and legacy they created together with Neil Peart, with shows built around deep, career-spanning setlists and the immersive production fans expect. The 2026 North American leg wrapped with 58 shows across 24 cities, selling more than half a million tickets and prompting demand for additional dates worldwide. The 2027 leg includes 24 shows in 13 countries, marking the band’s first European appearances since 2013 and their first South American shows in 17 years. Each night will follow the “evening with” format, featuring two full sets drawing from a catalogue of more than 40 songs, blending essentials with longtime fan favorites. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10:00 AM local time, with presales for Fan Cl...