Fifty Something Tour

[Lurkst]

WTF???!!!

 

https://mailchi.mp/e2246b086ae0/fiftysomething?e=f33ec079c5

 

[Lurkst]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rush-tour-2026-geddy-lee-and-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1235441179/

 

[Jag2112]

Yep.

 

Rush Fifty Something Tour

[chemistry1973]

Anika Niles!?!?!?!

 

cmon

[chemistry1973]

Ok. I’m over the shock.

 

Niles is insanely good and the more I think about it the more thankful I am that it isn’t Mike Portnoy.

[zappafrank]

10 minutes ago, Jag2112 said:

Yep.

 

Rush Fifty Something Tour

I wonder who all was invited to the RnRHoF discussion.  I live within driving distance of Cleveland probably would have attended, lol.  But I imagine it wasn't really "the public."

I bet/hope Donna was there!

[Union 5-3992]

HOLY SHIT

[Ron2112]

Really hoping for some added dates.  I'm in the DC Metro area, so right now, NY, Chicago or Cleveland would be closest.  Even Philly would be great.

[invisible airwave]

Just went to her Wiki page.  Surprised Peart isn't listed as an influence yet.  Jeff from Toto and the criminally underrated Carter Beauford from Dave Matthews Band are her favorites, though.

[Linguine Lee]

I AM ABSOLUTELY IN DISBELIEF THEY WOULD DO THIS UNDER THE RUSH NAME.

[Ron2112]

1 minute ago, Linguine Lee said:

I AM ABSOLUTELY IN DISBELIEF THEY WOULD DO THIS UNDER THE RUSH NAME.

 

Can we go ahead now and just stipulate that all the gatekeepers are in abject disbelief and just skip all the meltdown negativity that's about to hit this forum.......?

[patjnev]

Is this real life ?  Just a few quick thoughts. they  are just playing live dates and no new songs or album. I hope they play neat me I may go. I really am too old for concerts now but I may make ONE exception. 

Edited October 6, 2025 by patjnev

[chemistry1973]

5 minutes ago, Linguine Lee said:

I AM ABSOLUTELY IN DISBELIEF THEY WOULD DO THIS UNDER THE RUSH NAME.

First post in 10 years congrats!

[chemistry1973]

8 minutes ago, invisible airwave said:

Just went to her Wiki page.  Surprised Peart isn't listed as an influence yet.  Jeff from Toto and the criminally underrated Carter Beauford from Dave Matthews Band are her favorites, though.

She will crush it

[Linguine Lee]

Rush was the ONE BAND I didn't think would do this.

 

Go out, celebrate Rush music, tour, add people...but just don't call it "RUSH" for God's sake.

 

Is nothing sacred?

[Union 5-3992]

1 minute ago, Linguine Lee said:

Rush was the ONE BAND I didn't think would do this.

 

Go out, celebrate Rush music, tour, add people...but just don't call it "RUSH" for God's sake.

 

Is nothing sacred?

 

The Peart Family gave their blessing so I'm cool with it. Geddy and Alex are allowed to control their legacy. I'd see their band if they were the Leefson project. I'm not going to gatekeep over the name they chose to use. 

[chemistry1973]

1 minute ago, Linguine Lee said:

Rush was the ONE BAND I didn't think would do this.

 

Go out, celebrate Rush music, tour, add people...but just don't call it "RUSH" for God's sake.

 

Is nothing sacred?

Yay the old Forum is coming back!

[Union 5-3992]

If Pantera of all bands is currently touring under their name, Rush being resurrected is much less egregious 

[Union 5-3992]

10 years ago, I probably would have clutched my pearls too. I've softened a bit. If I was truly disgusted by it, I won't go. Vote with your money. 

[patjnev]

How salty is Portnoy feeling right now ?

[blueschica]

25 minutes ago, Ron2112 said:

Really hoping for some added dates.  I'm in the DC Metro area, so right now, NY, Chicago or Cleveland would be closest.  Even Philly would be great.

I'm in the same boat!

[zappafrank]

2 minutes ago, blueschica said:

I'm in the same boat!

I was scrolling through messages and happened to see the Pittsburgh pic in your signature, but hadn't actually saw who posted it.  Immediately thought, "hey, I bet this is that other fellow Pittsburgh fan I've interacted with before."

 

Scrolled up to check the name and I was right! 

[Segue Myles]

24 minutes ago, Linguine Lee said:

I AM ABSOLUTELY IN DISBELIEF THEY WOULD DO THIS UNDER THE RUSH NAME.

Why? Geddy and Alex have every right to wanna continue their legacy whilst they still can.

[antiquark]

Can Anika Niles write lyrics? 

 

This could be an interesting "Rush Phase 2" if she could. 

[Rodmo]

I am so happy to see this. I observed Geddy and his grandson at the Blue Jays post season opener on Saturday, and it actually made me a bit sad when I thought of the musical talent not being used. Of course always happy to see a grandad (as am I) enjoying a game with his grandson!