Rush is a Band https://www.rushisaband.com/ Rush Blog - Rush is a Band Blog: Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Fri, 29 May 2026 16:49:56 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Rick Beato interviews former Rush producer Terry Brown]]> Over the last couple of weeks, Rick Beato has posted interviews with both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and earlier this afternoon he dropped an interview with former Rush producer Terry Brown, conducted in Toronto at around the same time as the Rush interviews. Terry talks about his long career as a producer, and especially his time in the '70s and '80s producing some of Rush's most iconic albums. From the YouTube description:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/29/6483/Rick-Beato-interviews-former-Rush-producer-Terry-Brown Fri, 29 May 2026 16:49:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/29/6483/Rick-Beato-interviews-former-Rush-producer-Terry-Brown <![CDATA[Updates and other random Rush stuff]]> Rush's Fifty Something tour kicks off in just 1 WEEK from this coming Sunday on June 7th in Los Angeles - right back where they ended the R40 Live tour and performed their final show with the late Neil Peart. The band is currently hunkered down in LA and will likely be doing some full dress rehearsals at the venue in the coming week - The Forum has no other events planned until the Rush shows. From everything we've learned, the band has been rehearsing close to 40 songs for the tour that they will rotate in over a 4-ish night stretch, with each show being around 2.5 hours, and including around 20-25 songs. There will be a portion of each show dedicated to the late Neil Peart, although details of what form that will take have not been revealed. It's also not clear whether they will include an intermission or not, although I believe their original plan was to not include one (although that may have changed). Live Nation is asking fans who are attending one of the LA shows to fill out a questionnaire to gather information on Rush superfans. It's unclear what they'll use the information for, but if you are attending any of the LA shows, you can fill out the questionnaire here. If - like most of us - you won't be able to attend opening night ... No problem! RushCon has you covered. They'll be hosting a Rush Tour Opening Night Watch Party via their YouTube channel featuring Chaz N Schatz from the RushRash podcast (I was a guest on their show back in 2024). From the announcement:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/29/6479/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff Fri, 29 May 2026 10:56:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/29/6479/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff <![CDATA[RushCon to host a Rush Tour Opening Night Watch Party via YouTube]]> Opening night of Rush's Fifty Something tour is just 10 short days away! Can't be there in person? No problem! RushCon has you covered. They'll be hosting a Rush Tour Opening Night Watch Party via their YouTube channel featuring Chaz N Schatz from the RushRash podcast (I was a guest on their show back in 2024). From the announcement:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/28/6482/RushCon-to-host-a-Rush-Tour-Opening-Night-Watch-Party-via-YouTube Thu, 28 May 2026 16:29:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/28/6482/RushCon-to-host-a-Rush-Tour-Opening-Night-Watch-Party-via-YouTube <![CDATA[New book Vanished Time: A People's History of Rush coming in November]]> A new book from RUSH: The Day I Was There author Richard Houghton will be released this coming November, and is now available for pre-order. The book is titled Vanished Time: A People's History of Rush, and rather than being a traditional band biography, it takes a fan-centered approach featuring more than 500 firsthand accounts from Rush fans, chronicling concert experiences, personal encounters, road trips, unforgettable performances, and the many moments that helped define the Rush community over the decades. The book comes in at 336 pages and is slated for release later this year on November 3, 2026, with pre-orders now available. Thanks to John at Cygnus-X1.net for the heads up.

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/27/6481/New-book-Vanished-Time-A-Peoples-History-of-Rush-coming-in-November Wed, 27 May 2026 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/27/6481/New-book-Vanished-Time-A-Peoples-History-of-Rush-coming-in-November <![CDATA[Rick Beato's video interview with Alex Lifeson now streaming]]> Musician/producer Rick Beato's popular YouTube channel posted an hour-long interview with Rush's Geddy Lee last week, which Beato had teased a month earlier. Alex Lifeson crashed Geddy's interview towards the end, and then Beato interviewed Alex solo. That interview was published earlier today and is now available for watching. Alex continues on many of the subjects touched on in Geddy's interview, giving his own take on Rush's upcoming Fifty Something tour and Rush's legacy, along with a lot of gear talk. You can watch the entire interview below or via YouTube. From the video description:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/25/6480/Rick-Beatos-video-interview-with-Alex-Lifeson-now-streaming Mon, 25 May 2026 17:47:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/25/6480/Rick-Beatos-video-interview-with-Alex-Lifeson-now-streaming <![CDATA[Updates and other random Rush stuff]]> Last month, YouTuber Rick Beato teased an upcoming appearance with Rush on his popular YouTube show by posting a photo of himself with Geddy and Alex to Instagram with the caption, Just had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Geddy and Alex from Rush. Beato finally dropped the hour-long interview earlier this week, billing it as The Geddy Lee Interview, although Lerxst crashes the party towards the end, and Beato indicates that there will be a separate Alex Lifeson interview as well. From the YouTube description:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/23/6476/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff Sat, 23 May 2026 10:39:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/23/6476/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff <![CDATA[New hour-long video interview with Geddy Lee on Rick Beato's YouTube show]]> Last month, YouTuber Rick Beato teased an upcoming appearance with Rush on his popular YouTube show by posting a photo of himself with Geddy and Alex to Instagram with the caption, Just had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Geddy and Alex from Rush. Now almost a month later, Beato has finally dropped the hour-long interview, billing it as The Geddy Lee Interview, although Lerxst crashes the party at one point. From the YouTube description:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/19/6478/New-hour-long-video-interview-with-Geddy-Lee-on-Rick-Beatos-YouTube-show Tue, 19 May 2026 17:06:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/19/6478/New-hour-long-video-interview-with-Geddy-Lee-on-Rick-Beatos-YouTube-show <![CDATA[Rush cover feature and interview in the latest issue of Guitar World magazine]]> UPDATE - 5/20@10:58AM: John at Cygnus-X1.net has transcribed the article and made it available online here.

Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee grace the cover of the latest edition of Guitar World magazine for a new interview where the pair discuss their unexpected reunion and upcoming Fifty Something tour, which gets underway next month. Guitar World has posted an excerpt from the interview where they detail how they came to choose drummer Anika Nilles to fill Neil Peart's impossibly large drumming shoes:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/19/6477/Rush-cover-feature-and-interview-in-the-latest-issue-of-Guitar-World-magazine Tue, 19 May 2026 10:35:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/19/6477/Rush-cover-feature-and-interview-in-the-latest-issue-of-Guitar-World-magazine <![CDATA[Updates and other random Rush stuff]]> UPDATE - 5/16@5:24PM: As mentioned below, Crown Lands officially released Apocalypse yesterday, and it looks like Ged/Al gave their congrats in person:


... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/15/6475/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff Fri, 15 May 2026 09:47:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/15/6475/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff <![CDATA[Updates and other random Rush stuff]]> The New York Times published a new article (subscription required) last week on Rush's upcoming Fifty Something tour where they spoke with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson about Rush's reunion, the upcoming Fifty Something tour, how rehearsals are going, and new drummer Anika Nilles, who was also interviewed for the piece. The interviews took place in late March at Toronto's Barberian's steakhouse following one of the band's rehearsal sessions nearby. The interview ended up in the Sunday print edition of The Times, including a full-page spread with a photo of the entire band, including Anika Nilles and Loren Gold. You can read the piece online here (bypass the paywall here). Rush is currently hunkered down in preparation for their Fifty Something tour which kicks off in just 4 short weeks from Sunday on June 7th in LA. The article states that they have 38 songs so far that they're rehearsing, but is one of them Fly By Night - a song they haven't performed since the '70s? Men's Journal posted an article earlier this week on how Geddy Lee doesn't think very highly of the track:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/08/6471/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff Fri, 8 May 2026 09:47:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/08/6471/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff <![CDATA[Alex Lifeson's Lerxst Amplifification introduce the Analog Kid Double Chorus Pedal]]> UPDATE - 5/7@12:56PM: Here's a video demonstrating the pedal:

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Alex Lifeson's Lerxst Amplification have announced the release of the Analog Kid Chorus Pedal, a powerful and expressive modulation pedal designed to capture the unmistakable chorus textures that defined a generation of iconic recordings. Drawing inspiration from the lush tones heard across Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, and Signals, the Analog Kid delivers everything from shimmering cleans to expansive, swirling modulation, while opening the door to an entirely new sonic territory. From the press release:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/07/6474/Alex-Lifesons-Lerxst-Amplifification-introduce-the-Analog-Kid-Double-Chorus-Pedal Thu, 7 May 2026 11:01:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/07/6474/Alex-Lifesons-Lerxst-Amplifification-introduce-the-Analog-Kid-Double-Chorus-Pedal <![CDATA[RUSHfest Scotland's Steve Brown talks Rush's comeback and this year's event in new MetalTalk interview]]> This year's RUSHfest Scotland will take place next weekend on May 15-17 at Drygate Brewery and the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. Envy of None's Maiah Wynne will be the featured guest along with author Kevin J. Anderson, and tickets for the event are available to purchase here. They are also running a fundraiser raffle for the Funding Neuro cancer charity, where the winner receives two great tickets to Rush's tour kickoff in Los Angeles on June 7th. You can make a donation for your chance to win at justgiving.com. RUSHfest Scotland founder Steve Brown was recently interviewed for MetalTalk.net to discuss the event along with his thoughts on Rush's comeback tour, detailing his personal experience when he heard the news:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/06/6473/RUSHfest-Scotlands-Steve-Brown-talks-Rushs-comeback-and-this-years-event-in-new-MetalTalk-interview Wed, 6 May 2026 12:05:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/06/6473/RUSHfest-Scotlands-Steve-Brown-talks-Rushs-comeback-and-this-years-event-in-new-MetalTalk-interview <![CDATA[MOFI to release a series of premium vinyl and high-fi editions spanning Rush's Mercury catalog from 2026 through 2028]]> The Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) conference for the North American audio industry took place last month, and featured a blockbuster under-the-radar announcement from Mobile Fidelity regarding their plans for Rush's Mercury catalog. The YouTube channel Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion broke the news last month in this video following the conference after attending MOFI's panel with Jim Davis and Rob LoVerde. At one point in their presentation when discussing their plans for the near future, they showed a slide that simply said RUSH - 2026-2028, but did not elaborate, prompting the YouTuber to ask about it.

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/04/6472/MOFI-to-release-a-series-of-premium-vinyl-and-high-fi-editions-spanning-Rushs-Mercury-catalog-from-2026-through-2028 Mon, 4 May 2026 10:02:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/04/6472/MOFI-to-release-a-series-of-premium-vinyl-and-high-fi-editions-spanning-Rushs-Mercury-catalog-from-2026-through-2028 <![CDATA[Updates and other random Rush stuff]]> The New York Times published a new article (subscription required) earlier this week on Rush's upcoming Fifty Something tour where they spoke with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson about Rush's reunion, the upcoming Fifty Something tour, how rehearsals are going, and new drummer Anika Nilles, who was also interviewed for the piece. The interviews took place in late March at Toronto's Barberian's steakhouse following one of the band's rehearsal sessions nearby:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/01/6468/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff Fri, 1 May 2026 10:47:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/01/6468/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff <![CDATA[Rickenbacker gives Geddy Lee a new custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush's Fifty Something tour]]> Earlier this week, Rickenbacker unveiled a new custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass that they had specially made for Geddy Lee to use on Rush's upcoming Fifty Something tour. From the Instagram post reveal:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/01/6470/Rickenbacker-gives-Geddy-Lee-a-new-custom-Rickenbacker-4000V-Bass-for-Rushs-Fifty-Something-tour Fri, 1 May 2026 09:27:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/05/01/6470/Rickenbacker-gives-Geddy-Lee-a-new-custom-Rickenbacker-4000V-Bass-for-Rushs-Fifty-Something-tour <![CDATA[Rush on their unlikely reunion and upcoming Fifty Something tour in new New York Times interview]]> The New York Times published a new article (subscription required) today on Rush's upcoming Fifty Something tour where they chat with Geddy and Alex about Rush's reunion, the upcoming tour, rehearsals and their new drummer Anika Nilles, who was also interviewed for the piece (thanks Carlos T). The interviews took place late last month at Toronto's Barberian's steakhouse following one of the band's rehearsal sessions nearby:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/30/6469/Rush-on-their-unlikely-reunion-and-upcoming-Fifty-Something-tour-in-new-New-York-Times-interview Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/30/6469/Rush-on-their-unlikely-reunion-and-upcoming-Fifty-Something-tour-in-new-New-York-Times-interview <![CDATA[Updates and other random Rush stuff]]> Just a couple of weeks after announcing the addition of a Chile date at the Estadio Bicentenario La Florida in Santiago to the South American leg of their Fifty Something tour, Rush has added a second show at the venue 2 days after the first for January 19th. This brings the total number of South American dates to 9, and the total for the entire tour to an impressive 88 shows! Tickets go on sale this coming Wednesday, April 29th at 11AM Chile time. The tour itself kicks off in just over 6 weeks from now (!!!) on June 7th in LA. The band hit the PR circuit a few weeks ago following their JUNOs appearance to promote the tour, including a cover feature in the latest edition of PROG magazine. The cover includes a photo of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee with their double-neck guitars, with a tagline reading, RUSH are back and they're loving every minute of it, along with the featured quote, "We're an overnight sensation, 50 years in the making". The feature includes a new interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson titled Making Memories, where the pair discuss the chain of events that led them to their decision to dust off their instruments and hit the road once again. Also included is an article titled The Curious Case Of Roger Kneebend!: Revisiting Grace Under Pressure which explores the making of the band's Grace Under Pressure album, one of the band's more challenging to record. John at Cygnus-X1.net has transcribed/scanned the entire feature and made it available online here. Here's an excerpt where the pair discuss the band's final show with Neil Peart back in 2015, and their feelings immediately following:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/24/6464/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:11:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/24/6464/Updates-and-other-random-Rush-stuff <![CDATA[Rush adds 2nd Chile date to the South American leg of their 2027 Fifty Something tour]]> Just a couple of weeks after announcing the addition of a Chile date at the Estadio Bicentenario La Florida in Santiago to the South American leg of their Fifty Something tour, Rush has added a second show at the venue 2 days after the first for January 19th. This brings the total number of South American dates to 9, and the total for the entire tour to an impressive 88 shows! Tickets go on sale this coming Wednesday, April 29th at 11AM Chile time. Here are all the 2027 tour dates:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/23/6467/Rush-adds-2nd-Chile-date-to-the-South-American-leg-of-their-2027-Fifty-Something-tour Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/23/6467/Rush-adds-2nd-Chile-date-to-the-South-American-leg-of-their-2027-Fifty-Something-tour <![CDATA[Howard Ungerleider talks Rush and the band's upcoming Fifty Something tour in new Gib Gab podcast interview]]> Longtime Rush lighting director Howard Ungerleider was a recent guest on the Gib Gab podcast to talk about his long career as Rush's lighting director, and what the band might have in store for fans on their upcoming Fifty Something tour, which Howard says will be something completely different than what I've ever done (thanks Don C). You can listen to the entire 1-hour interview below or on YouTube. From the episode description:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/23/6466/Howard-Ungerleider-talks-Rush-and-the-bands-upcoming-Fifty-Something-tour-in-new-Gib-Gab-podcast-interview Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:46:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/23/6466/Howard-Ungerleider-talks-Rush-and-the-bands-upcoming-Fifty-Something-tour-in-new-Gib-Gab-podcast-interview <![CDATA[Envy of None's Maiah Wynne's upcoming solo album to feature Rush's Alex Lifeson]]> Alex Lifeson's Envy of None bandmate - vocalist Maiah Wynne - has signed with KScope Records and will be releasing her new solo album this summer. According to Blabbermouth.net, the album will be featuring Rush's Alex Lifeson on six of the tracks:

... ]]> https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/21/6465/Envy-of-Nones-Maiah-Wynnes-upcoming-solo-album-to-feature-Rushs-Alex-Lifeson Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:06:00 -0500 https://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2026/04/21/6465/Envy-of-Nones-Maiah-Wynnes-upcoming-solo-album-to-feature-Rushs-Alex-Lifeson