""When the band ended, we said it's only RUSH with Neil in it, which, of course, is true. But over [every] five gigs [on this tour], we will be playing 40 RUSH songs, so what the fuck should we call it, Iron Maiden?""
""It just seems silly to go on as 'Lee and Lifeson Present the Music Of...' Let's cut to the chase, shall we? Let's just be who we are and have been for over 50 years...""
""Without Neil... I'll be frank. There are some songs you play where it kind of hits you, it's bad, and it feels weird. And it's appropriate that that happens.""
RUSH is set to tour in 2026 and 2027, featuring Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson alongside new drummer Anika Nilles. This decision follows the passing of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Lee expressed the internal conflict regarding the band's identity without Peart, emphasizing the importance of honoring their legacy while still performing RUSH's music. The band acknowledges Peart's significant role, with Lee admitting that some songs evoke strong emotions due to his absence.
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