Rush Returns to Stage After 11 Years with New Drummer Anika Nilles at L.A. Tour Kickoff
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Brian Hiatt
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Summary
Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson performed their first show in 11 years at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, kicking off the Fifty Something Tour with new touring drummer Anika Nilles replacing the late Neil Peart. The concert marked an emotional return for the band and their fans after navigating grief over Peart's death in 2020, featuring deep cuts and classic hits that brought many fans to tears.
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· 2 pulledI can get back home
After traversing a long, dark, grief-laden path to get there, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and their fans somehow made it all the way back to a spectacular Rush concert
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