Overview
- Geddy Lee says returning after Neil Peart’s death was the hardest decision, asking how to replace the irreplaceable.
- Lee’s bass tech Skully recommended Anika Nilles after Jeff Beck’s final tour, leading to a covert week of rehearsals in Canada.
- Lee says Nilles did not grow up a Rush fan and felt daunted at times, yet learned the band’s nuances through intensive work.
- The 2026 run opens at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and has expanded to dozens of arena dates due to strong demand.
- Lee and Alex Lifeson are training and practicing for the road, with Lee indicating sets will run over two hours rather than past three-hour marathons.