Biography Flash Geddy Lee Returns as Rush Fifty Something Tour Expands Worldwide Into 2027

Rush frontman Geddy Lee is making waves again as his band extends their blockbuster Fifty Something tour into 2027, according to announcements from WVUB and Rushs official site on March 27. This massive 86-show marathon, celebrating 50 years of Rush, now hits South America, the UK, and Europe for the first time since 2013 and 2009 respectively, with two huge nights at Londons O2 Arena capping the run through April 2027. Kicking off June 7 in Los Angeles, the tour sold out North American dates instantly, expanding to over 58 shows amid wild demand, and tickets for the full slate are now on sale via Rush.com. Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson are deep in rehearsals with new drummer Anika Nilles, formerly of Jeff Beck, and keyboardist Loren Gold, prepping around 40 songs for evolving two-set spectacles. In a personal statement reported by 96X, Lee enthused, We cant wait to get back to all these cities we havent played in so long, as well as hitting some new places weve yet to play. Both Alex and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time were spending with Anika and now Loren.

No public appearances or social media mentions from Lee in the past few days, but the tour news dominates, marking his first major stage return with Lifeson since the 2015 R40 finale11 years agoa biographical milestone for the ages. Meanwhile, the bands 40th anniversary Grace Under Pressure box set, featuring Lees new liner notes reflecting on the underrated 80s gem, dropped two weeks back and remains hot, per Rock and Roll Globe and Rush is a Band blog. Earlier this year, Tech 21 launched the Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus pedal, now available for pre-order. No unconfirmed rumors or fresh headlines in the last 24 hours.

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