Rush

The Spirit of Radio is back on the road. For the first time since Neil Peart’s death, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are touring as Rush, and fans are filling arenas to hear those songs live again. On Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio, the power trio from Toronto never left.

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What’s new with Rush

• The Fifty Something Tour. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson opened their first tour since 2015 on June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with Anika Nilles on drums and Loren Gold on keyboards.
• Into 2027. The tour heads to South America in January and February 2027 and Europe and the U.K. from February to April, including three nights at London’s O2.
• 2112 turns 50. A 50th-anniversary edition and The Spirit of Radio greatest-hits vinyl came out October 2, 2026.

Station picks: the Rush songs to start with

Our five essentials:

1. Tom Sawyer (1981). The synth growl, the drum fills, the definitive Rush song.
2. The Spirit of Radio (1980). A love letter to radio. We approve.
3. Limelight (1981). Neil Peart’s honest look at fame, with Lifeson’s soaring solo.
4. Closer to the Heart (1977). Short, sweet and endlessly singable.
5. Fly by Night (1975). Peart’s first lyrics for the band, and still a joy.

Three deep cuts worth your time:

1. Xanadu (1977). Eleven minutes of prog-rock adventure.
2. Red Barchetta (1981). A futuristic car chase with a riff to match.
3. La Villa Strangiato (1978). A wild instrumental the band subtitled “an exercise in self-indulgence.”

If you like Rush, try

• Yes: prog-rock masters
• Styx: arena rock with a prog streak
• Led Zeppelin: the band Rush grew up on
• Metallica: devoted Rush fans

Rush on tour

Last verified October 12, 2026. Always confirm with the official site before buying tickets.

South America runs January 15 to February 4, 2027, and Europe and the U.K. February 19 to April 10, 2027. Check rush.com for the full list.

Rush quick facts

• Formed: 1968, Toronto, Canada
• Classic lineup: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, who joined in 1974 and died in January 2020
• On tour in 2026: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Anika Nilles (drums) and Loren Gold (keyboards)
• Signature albums: 2112 (1976), A Farewell to Kings (1977), Permanent Waves (1980), Moving Pictures (1981), Signals (1982)
• Honors: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2013
• Official site: rush.com

Rush FAQ

Who is playing drums for Rush?
Anika Nilles, a German drummer who toured with Jeff Beck, plays drums on the Fifty Something Tour.

Is Rush touring in 2027?
Yes. South America in January and February 2027, then Europe and the U.K. through April 10.

Where can I hear Rush?
On Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio, free and live 24/7 on the web and in our iPhone and Android apps. Want a favorite? Request it here.

Sources: rush.com tour, Blabbermouth (opening night), Blabbermouth (2027 dates), Blabbermouth (2112 reissue). Last verified October 12, 2026.