Like a Neil Peart drum part, RUSH ‘s reunion plans have unfolded with a decisive level of complexity and intensity. In a new interview with CBC News, singer/bassist Geddy Lee addressed the reaction to the band’s comeback announcement and offered a preview of what fans can expect when the band hits the road next year.

Perhaps the biggest development of RUSH’s return is the inclusion of a new drummer, Anika Nilles . A long-time YouTube sensation and clinician , Nilles is stepping into the mighty shoes of the aforementioned Peart, who passed away in January 2020. But Lee, who was recommended to hire Nilles by his own bass tech he’d played with the drummer during Jeff Beck’s last-ever tour, believes Nilles can more than meet the challenge.

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