Aimee Mann Joins Rush Onstage for First Live Performance of 'Time Stand Still' After 40 Years
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Brian Hiatt
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Summary
During Rush's Fifty Something Tour opener at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Aimee Mann joined Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson onstage to perform 'Time Stand Still' for the first time live together, 40 years after she sang on the original studio version. The show also marked Rush's first full performance with new touring drummer Anika Nilles, and featured other surprises including 'By-Tor and the Snow Dog.'
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· 3 pulledPowerhouse new touring drummer Anika Nilles wasn't the only woman onstage with Rush in Los Angeles Sunday night.
Mann sang her ethereal part on the choruses, marking their first-ever live performance of the song together, 40 years after she sang on the studio version.
As they played, with new touring keyboardist Loren Gold handling the synths and Nilles nailing the twisty drum part...
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