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“We just asked management, and they said first song, first album”: Rush just made their live comeback
By Beth Simpson published
“Also, it’s the only song we know how to play," jokes Alex Lifeson

Geddy Lee on the making of Rush’s 1984 classic Grace Under Pressure
By Jonathan Horsley published
How the trio battled cabin fever in the depths of winter in search of a sound that had more of Alex Lifeson's guitar, more cutting-edge synths, "more of everything!"

Geddy Lee on honouring Neil Peart and why he and Alex Lifeson are getting back together as Rush
By Jonathan Horsley published
Rush will to the stage once more to celebrate the life and legacy of the late, great Neil Peart. Lee explains how wellness clinics, fun jams and "unfinished business" made the "R" word easier to say

Geddy Lee on how he and Alex Lifeson chose Anika Nilles to fill the late, great Neil Peart’s role in Rush reunion tour
By Jonathan Horsley published
After a tip from his tech, the Rush frontman/bassist says there was only one drummer in his mind, and Nilles nailed the material. But she's going to need a bigger kit...
![A black-and-white portrait of Rush's Geddy Lee [left] and Alex Lifeson as they announce their reunion tour.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UBkXGCbCXZ4DWbUUFrCSbJ-320-80.jpg)
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are bringing the Rush reunion tour to the UK, Europe and South America
By Jonathan Horsley published
The 50 Something Tour will see Rush play two epic sets culled from 40-plus tracks – tickets for the newly announced 2027 dates go on sale at 10am on 27 February

“There were probably 20 people at that first Rush gig”: Alex Lifeson recalls the humble beginnings of his legendary band
By Paul Elliott published
“We didn’t have a mic stand so we used a standing lamp and taped the mic to it”

“I never realised how difficult it was for Alex”: When Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson had to battle to get heard
By Paul Elliott published
"The guitar suffered in a lot of the mixes," Lifeson said

“I realised how hard it was to play these songs”: Alex Lifeson makes a surprise admission
By Will Simpson published
Bedroom guitarists are doubless nodding in agreement

“The high priests of conceptual rock!” Every Rush studio album ranked – from worst to best
By Paul Elliott last updated
Manic Street Preachers' Nicky Wire called them “the world’s biggest cult band”

Geddy Lee confirms that Rush are going back on the road with Anika Nilles joining them on drums
By Will Simpson published
“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil... it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of Rush music"
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