Watch Rush Play Live With New Drummer Anika Nilles for the First Time
By Brian Hiatt
Published on March 30, 2026.
Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson opened the Juno Awards with a live performance featuring their new drummer, Anika Nilles, for the first time. The pair chose "Finding My Way," the first track on their first album, 1974's Rush. This performance was part of a tribute to late Neil Peart, who joined the band shortly after. The performance was the first since they had played as Rush since their final tour in 2015. The appearance also served as a preview of the band's upcoming Fifty Something tour, which will begin on June 7 at the Forum in Los Angeles.
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