Rock Band Rush Introduced Their Hit Song 'Tom Sawyer' During Their First Concert Since 2015 With Hilarious 'South Park' Clip
- On Sunday, June 7, 2026, Rush launched their Fifty Something tour at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, marking the legendary rock band's first official concert in 11 years.
- German drummer Anika Nilles joined singer-bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist-vocalist Alex Lifeson, stepping in for the late Neil Peart, who died in the first week of 2020.
- The band played 24 songs spanning five decades during the three-hour performance, including hits "Tom Sawyer," "Limelight," and "The Spirit of Radio" alongside deep cuts from 1976's "2112."
- Encompassing 88 shows, the tour will cross North America through the end of 2026 and head to South America and Europe next year, following strong ticket demand.
- Lee said, "We're here to celebrate over 50 years of music that Alex, myself and the great Neil Peart made together." The shows incorporate Peart via vintage videos and audio recordings.
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