Rush Performs "2112" Live In Full For First Time Since 1997 On Reunion Tour
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Tom Breihan
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Summary
Rush's surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson performed their epic seven-part song "2112" live in full for the first time in 29 years during the second show of their reunion tour. The tour opener at LA's Kia Forum featured rare live tracks and appearances from Aimee Mann, Paul Rudd, and Jason Segel. This marks the band's first tour since drummer Neil Peart's death in 2020.
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Sunday's tour opener at LA's Kia Forum included lots of live rarities, as well as appearances from Aimee Mann, Paul Rudd, and Jason Segel.
Last night, for the second gig of the tour, Rush played all of '2112' for the first time since 1997.
'2112' is the seven-part sci-fi opus that takes up an entire side on Rush's 1976 album of the same name.
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