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After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika >Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply >irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep >knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement >hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee- alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika >Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply >irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep >knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement >hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:54:18 -0400, Rhino
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
You scared me. I thought you were saying that they brought Rush
Limbaugh back to life. Maybe in AI form or that they actually found a
way to resurrect the guy.
Having Rush doing more music is good news. They've always done a great
job so I look forward to them making more great music. It's tough when
any member of a band leaves but Peart was such a dominant part of Rush
I get why they found it hard to go on without him.
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika
Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Which is a smart move that more bands should follow.
--Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that
Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new
version of the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are
already rehearsing and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They
have also announced a new tour for next year. Here's the article from
Variety giving the details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-
alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about
Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there
are only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some
recovery time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that
Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new
version of the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are
already rehearsing and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They
have also announced a new tour for next year. Here's the article from
Variety giving the details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-
alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about
Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that
Rush was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was
simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge
that Peart was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor"
for his deep knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having
trouble with arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when
every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there
are only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some
recovery time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake news
or that the tour won't happen?
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:54:18 -0400, Rhino
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika
Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Here's another example of how this can go. Philo Tsoungui of Mars
Volta visited Drumeo to play some drums. In this case they had listen
to Rush's Limelight for the first time ever and play the drums for the
song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lys4YdafM
It shows just how good a job a skilled drummer can do at filling in on
a song, even one that they didn't know and only had a short time with
it.
Though the best example for me was always Mike Portnoy of Dream
Theater. When he visited Drumeo for the first time they had him play
Danny Carey's part in TOOL's "Pneuma." Not something I normally listen
to but it's an amazingly complex song and yet he was able to play it
after only a few hours of practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3sEdST3D9E
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
One might argue Gordon Lightfoot left his own significant imprint with
just one song.
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:Or does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export?
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that
Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new
version of the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are
already rehearsing and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They
have also announced a new tour for next year. Here's the article
from Variety giving the details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-
lee- alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about
Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that
Rush was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was
simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge
that Peart was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor"
for his deep knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having
trouble with arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when
every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there
are only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some
recovery time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much
loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake
news or that the tour won't happen?
I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.
On 2025-10-07 12:47 p.m., suzeeq wrote:
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
Perhaps that's what he meant. I hope he'll come back to say why he said >that.Or does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export?Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much
loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake
news or that the tour won't happen?
I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.
I was a fan of the Guess Who too in their heyday. That's a long time now
but I remember seeing a news story recently about a possible reunion
tour featuring most of the best-known members if they can get legal >clearance to use the original name. (Lesser members + totally new people >apparently still tour small venues under the name Guess Who.)
Oops. I hadn't anticipated that confusion or I would have said "Rush
(the band) is back!" ;-)>
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
[quoted text muted]
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake news or that the tour won't happen?
Or does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export?
I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep knowledge of the drums.)
Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:11:20 -0400, Rhino
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:47 p.m., suzeeq wrote:
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
Perhaps that's what he meant. I hope he'll come back to say why he saidOr does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export?Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much
loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake
news or that the tour won't happen?
I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.
that.
I could argue against it being the most famous but one might easily
argue it's the most famous among the living.
I was a fan of the Guess Who too in their heyday. That's a long time now
but I remember seeing a news story recently about a possible reunion
tour featuring most of the best-known members if they can get legal
clearance to use the original name. (Lesser members + totally new people
apparently still tour small venues under the name Guess Who.)
Guess Who is good but how many people who weren't around in the
60s/70s know the band. It's a sad fact that many people never pay
attention to media that came out before they were actively listening
to it. So people of my generation don't know many of the bands from
the 40s/50. People of the current generation might not know may bands
from before the year 2000 outside of the big ones like Michael Jackson
or the Rolling Stones.
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika
Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
Anne Murray called and would like to have a word with you.
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika
Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.)
"Deep knowledge". What's to know? You're just hitting stuff with sticks.
<shots fired from over here in the brass section>
Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
On 2025-10-07 3:16 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> >> wrote:I'm already getting an earful from Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and a bunch of others so she's going to have to be
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >>> ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of >>> the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing >>> and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika >>> Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are >>> only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
Anne Murray called and would like to have a word with you.
patient.... Gordon Lightfoot's agent has already taken me to task right
here on the newsgroup. ;-)
On 10/7/2025 10:20 AM, shawn wrote:
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:11:20 -0400, RhinoI know many bands and singers from before I was born and in the 50s
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:47 p.m., suzeeq wrote:
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
Perhaps that's what he meant. I hope he'll come back to say why he saidOr does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export? >>>> I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much
loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake
news or that the tour won't happen?
that.
I could argue against it being the most famous but one might easily
argue it's the most famous among the living.
I was a fan of the Guess Who too in their heyday. That's a long time now >>> but I remember seeing a news story recently about a possible reunion
tour featuring most of the best-known members if they can get legal
clearance to use the original name. (Lesser members + totally new people >>> apparently still tour small venues under the name Guess Who.)
Guess Who is good but how many people who weren't around in the
60s/70s know the band. It's a sad fact that many people never pay
attention to media that came out before they were actively listening
to it. So people of my generation don't know many of the bands from
the 40s/50. People of the current generation might not know may bands
from before the year 2000 outside of the big ones like Michael Jackson
or the Rolling Stones.
because my mother had quite a few old records, even some old 78s.
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that
Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new
version of the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are
already rehearsing and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They
have also announced a new tour for next year. Here's the article from
Variety giving the details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-
alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about
Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that
Rush was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was
simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge
that Peart was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor"
for his deep knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having
trouble with arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when
every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there
are only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some
recovery time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake news
or that the tour won't happen?
On 2025-10-07 12:35 p.m., shawn wrote:
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:54:18 -0400, RhinoI was not familiar with her - and I've never heard Mars Volta play
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of >>> the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing >>> and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-
alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika
Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Here's another example of how this can go. Philo Tsoungui of Mars
Volta visited Drumeo to play some drums. In this case they had listen
to Rush's Limelight for the first time ever and play the drums for the
song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lys4YdafM
anything - but I thought she did a pretty decent job in her final take.
The bit during the guitar solo was weak but all the rest was solid. I'm
sure the solo section would have gotten better with more time.>
It shows just how good a job a skilled drummer can do at filling in on
a song, even one that they didn't know and only had a short time with
it.
Agreed. I can think of other drummers that I think would have done a
great job with Rush, too. If they could lure Bill Bruford out of
retirement, I think he'd do well. And I've been deeply impressed by
Marco Minnerman and feel he could do well with Rush.
Mind you, there's more to it than chops. The new drummer would have to
fit musically and also in terms of personality. He or she would have to
mesh with Geddy and Alex and not be some kind of prima donna.
Though the best example for me was always Mike Portnoy of Dream
Theater. When he visited Drumeo for the first time they had him play
Danny Carey's part in TOOL's "Pneuma." Not something I normally listen
to but it's an amazingly complex song and yet he was able to play it
after only a few hours of practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3sEdST3D9E
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush
was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart
was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement
hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery
time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
One might argue Gordon Lightfoot left his own significant imprint with
just one song.
I did not intend to diss Lightfoot. Rush was far from our only notable musical export and many of the others have huge fan bases in their own right, whether they are from the early 60s or are of more recent
vintage. I *did* say "arguably our most famous export" so there is LOTS
of room for argument :-)
On 10/7/25 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that
Rush ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new
version of the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are
already rehearsing and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They
have also announced a new tour for next year. Here's the article
from Variety giving the details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-
lee- alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about
Annika Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that
Rush was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was
simply irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge
that Peart was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor"
for his deep knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having
trouble with arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when
every movement hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there
are only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some
recovery time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much
loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake
news or that the tour won't happen?
I question the wisdom of doing this at all. Esp. with Peart gone.
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:11:20 -0400, Rhino
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:47 p.m., suzeeq wrote:
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
Perhaps that's what he meant. I hope he'll come back to say why he saidOr does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export?Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much
loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake
news or that the tour won't happen?
I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.
that.
I could argue against it being the most famous but one might easily
argue it's the most famous among the living.
I was a fan of the Guess Who too in their heyday. That's a long time now
but I remember seeing a news story recently about a possible reunion
tour featuring most of the best-known members if they can get legal
clearance to use the original name. (Lesser members + totally new people
apparently still tour small venues under the name Guess Who.)
Guess Who is good but how many people who weren't around in the
60s/70s know the band. It's a sad fact that many people never pay
attention to media that came out before they were actively listening
to it.
the 40s/50. People of the current generation might not know may bandsThat's just sad.
from before the year 2000 outside of the big ones like Michael Jackson
or the Rolling Stones.
On Oct 7, 2025 at 2:14:04 PM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
On 2025-10-07 3:16 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com>I'm already getting an earful from Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Neil Young,
wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >>>> ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of >>>> the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing >>>> and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a >>>> new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika >>>> Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush >>>> was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply >>>> irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart >>>> was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep >>>> knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement >>>> hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are >>>> only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery >>>> time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved >>>> here at home - so this really is surprising news.
Anne Murray called and would like to have a word with you.
Joni Mitchell and a bunch of others so she's going to have to be
patient.... Gordon Lightfoot's agent has already taken me to task right
here on the newsgroup. ;-)
Don't forget The Shat!
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 12:32:28 -0700, suzeeq <suzeeq@imbris.com> wrote:
On 10/7/2025 10:20 AM, shawn wrote:
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:11:20 -0400, RhinoI know many bands and singers from before I was born and in the 50s
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:47 p.m., suzeeq wrote:
On 10/7/2025 9:37 AM, Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:22 p.m., Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 10/7/25 8:54 AM, Rhino wrote:
Perhaps that's what he meant. I hope he'll come back to say why he said >>>> that.Or does he question that they're Canada's most favorite musical export? >>>>> I like the Guess Who, but I'm older than you guyrs.Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much >>>>>>>> loved here at home - so this really is surprising news.
I am very skeptical about this.
What do you mean? Do you think the re-formation of the band is fake >>>>>> news or that the tour won't happen?
I could argue against it being the most famous but one might easily
argue it's the most famous among the living.
I was a fan of the Guess Who too in their heyday. That's a long time now >>>> but I remember seeing a news story recently about a possible reunion
tour featuring most of the best-known members if they can get legal
clearance to use the original name. (Lesser members + totally new people >>>> apparently still tour small venues under the name Guess Who.)
Guess Who is good but how many people who weren't around in the
60s/70s know the band. It's a sad fact that many people never pay
attention to media that came out before they were actively listening
to it. So people of my generation don't know many of the bands from
the 40s/50. People of the current generation might not know may bands
from before the year 2000 outside of the big ones like Michael Jackson
or the Rolling Stones.
because my mother had quite a few old records, even some old 78s.
Yes, but you aren't normal. ;)
I am the same as knowing many bands from long before I was born but I
am always amazed at how most people don't seem to do the same. Some I
pick up from unusual sources like video games. Fallout New Vegas was a
great source of old western songs.
On 2025-10-07 1:06 p.m., Rhino wrote:
On 2025-10-07 12:35 p.m., shawn wrote:Oops, I misspelled Marco's last name: it should be Minnemann (no 'r' and >double 'n' at the end). Just watch the first song on this and tell me he >couldn't handle anything Neil Peart ever played:
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:54:18 -0400, RhinoI was not familiar with her - and I've never heard Mars Volta play
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >>>> ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of >>>> the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing >>>> and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee- >>>> alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika >>>> Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Here's another example of how this can go. Philo Tsoungui of Mars
Volta visited Drumeo to play some drums. In this case they had listen
to Rush's Limelight for the first time ever and play the drums for the
song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lys4YdafM
anything - but I thought she did a pretty decent job in her final take.
The bit during the guitar solo was weak but all the rest was solid. I'm
sure the solo section would have gotten better with more time.>
It shows just how good a job a skilled drummer can do at filling in on
a song, even one that they didn't know and only had a short time with
it.
Agreed. I can think of other drummers that I think would have done a
great job with Rush, too. If they could lure Bill Bruford out of
retirement, I think he'd do well. And I've been deeply impressed by
Marco Minnerman and feel he could do well with Rush.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt-I5zrRv4U
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2Mind you, there's more to it than chops. The new drummer would have to
fit musically and also in terms of personality. He or she would have to
mesh with Geddy and Alex and not be some kind of prima donna.
Though the best example for me was always Mike Portnoy of Dream
Theater. When he visited Drumeo for the first time they had him play
Danny Carey's part in TOOL's "Pneuma." Not something I normally listen
to but it's an amazingly complex song and yet he was able to play it
after only a few hours of practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3sEdST3D9E
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush >>>> was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart >>>> was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement >>>> hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are >>>> only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery >>>> time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
One might argue Gordon Lightfoot left his own significant imprint with
just one song.
I did not intend to diss Lightfoot. Rush was far from our only notable
musical export and many of the others have huge fan bases in their own
right, whether they are from the early 60s or are of more recent
vintage. I *did* say "arguably our most famous export" so there is LOTS
of room for argument :-)
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export
Rhino wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year.
How dissapointing this wasn't about Rush Limbaugh.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export
Don't make me Troll-O-Meter you, bro!
Rush (the band) is the Canadian version of Metallica: vastly overrated
with a front man who got a degree as a Bullshit Artist.
--
Not a joke! Don't jump!
On 2025-10-08 4:30 a.m., Ubiquitous wrote:
Rhino wrote:
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export
Don't make me Troll-O-Meter you, bro!
Rush (the band) is the Canadian version of Metallica: vastly overrated
with a front man who got a degree as a Bullshit Artist.
Why do you call Geddy Lee a Bullshit Artist? I've seen many interviews
with him and never got that kind of vibe from him....
On 2025-10-07 5:18 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
On Oct 7, 2025 at 2:14:04 PM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> >> wrote:There's no doubt that our exported actors are also going to be miffed if they are regarded as less famous than Rush, especially Shatner!
On 2025-10-07 3:16 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com>I'm already getting an earful from Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Neil Young, >>> Joni Mitchell and a bunch of others so she's going to have to be
wrote:
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush
ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of
the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing
and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a >>>>> new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the >>>>> details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika
Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush >>>>> was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply >>>>> irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart >>>>> was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep >>>>> knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement >>>>> hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are
only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery >>>>> time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved >>>>> here at home - so this really is surprising news.
Anne Murray called and would like to have a word with you.
patient.... Gordon Lightfoot's agent has already taken me to task right >>> here on the newsgroup. ;-)
Don't forget The Shat!
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
The Guess Who freakin' rules.
I'm perpetually amazed that
the same band can create both
the beauty of "A Wednesday In
Your Garden" and "These
Eyes" and the sheer fun of
"Star Baby" and "Dancin'
Fool."
One might argue Gordon Lightfoot left his own significant imprint with
just one song.
I did not intend to diss Lightfoot. Rush was far from our only notable >musical export and many of the others have huge fan bases in their own >right, whether they are from the early 60s or are of more recent
vintage. I *did* say "arguably our most famous export" so there is LOTS
of room for argument :-)
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> >wrote:
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
Anne Murray called and would like to have a word with you.
On Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:06:17 -0400, Rhino
<no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
Which song are you thinking of? It's not as if I can read your mindOne might argue Gordon Lightfoot left his own significant imprint with
just one song.
I did not intend to diss Lightfoot. Rush was far from our only notable >>musical export and many of the others have huge fan bases in their own >>right, whether they are from the early 60s or are of more recent
vintage. I *did* say "arguably our most famous export" so there is LOTS
of room for argument :-)
(choice of words deliberate) after all.
On Oct 7, 2025 at 2:14:04 PM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
On 2025-10-07 3:16 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
On Oct 7, 2025 at 8:54:18 AM PDT, "Rhino" <no_offline_contact@example.com> >>> wrote:I'm already getting an earful from Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Neil Young,
After several years of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee assuring us that Rush >>>> ended when Neil Peart died, they've done an about-face: a new version of >>>> the band, with a new drummer, Annika Nilles. They are already rehearsing >>>> and plan to add a keyboard player as well. They have also announced a
new tour for next year. Here's the article from Variety giving the
details of the tour:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rush-reunion-tour-2026-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-new-drummer-1236540828/
And here's Rick Beato sharing the news and telling us more about Annika >>>> Nilles and showing off her chops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7D4JXpLRc [5 minutes]
Frankly, I'm stunned. Alex and Geddy had been firm in saying that Rush >>>> was over as a touring or recording band because Neil Peart was simply
irreplaceable. (I've seen a lot of top drummers acknowledge that Peart >>>> was one of a kind; they refer to him as "The Professor" for his deep
knowledge of the drums.) Also, Alex has been having trouble with
arthritis in recent years and who wants to perform when every movement >>>> hurts?
The arthritis may explain why the tour is organized as it is: there are >>>> only a few dates and they are very well spaced, allowing some recovery >>>> time between shows.
Rush is arguably Canada's most famous musical export - and much loved
here at home - so this really is surprising news.
Anne Murray called and would like to have a word with you.
Joni Mitchell and a bunch of others so she's going to have to be
patient.... Gordon Lightfoot's agent has already taken me to task right
here on the newsgroup. ;-)
Don't forget The Shat!