Oh boy, are you guys ready for this? 🤯 RUSH is back on the road, and I’m not sure if the world is ready for this level of greatness 🌟. I mean, it’s been over 10 years since they’ve toured, and the last time they did, I was still listening to music on a CD player 📀. Anyway, the legendary Canadian rockers returned to the live stage on July 11, and I’m still trying to pick my jaw up from the floor 🤯. After bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis, the band had to postpone a couple of shows on their “Fifty Something” tour, but they’re back and better than ever 🎸.
So, what happened? Well, RUSH postponed their June 30 and July 2 shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, due to Lee’s illness. But don’t worry, they made up for it by performing an epic concert on July 11, which was caught on camera by some lucky fans 📹. You can watch the entire thing below, but be warned: it’s a wild ride 🎢.
The “Fifty Something” Tour: A Journey Through Time
The “Fifty Something” tour is a celebration of RUSH’s incredible career, with a setlist that includes nearly 40 of their classics 🎸. The band is playing two sets a night, with a tribute to their late drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020 🙏. It’s a pretty big deal, folks, and fans are eating it up like the good old days 🍴. I mean, who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned rock concert 🤘?
But seriously, the tour has been a huge success, with over half a million tickets sold for 2026 alone 📊. And if you’re one of the lucky ones who got tickets, you’re in for a treat 🎁. The band’s performances at Dickies Arena were their first concerts in North Texas since their “R40” tour in 2015, and they did not disappoint 🙌. Although, I have to ask, what’s with the “Fifty Something” tour name? Are they trying to tell us something about their age 🤔?
The band’s revamped lineup includes classic members Lee and Alex Lifeson, along with new additions Anika Nilles on drums and Loren Gold on keyboards 🎹. And let me tell you, they’re killing it 🤯. Nilles, who toured with Jeff Beck in 2022, is a force to be reckoned with behind the drums 🥁. And Gold, who’s played with THE WHO and CHICAGO, brings a new level of keyboard wizardry to the table ⚡️.
The Setlist: A Journey Through RUSH’s Greatest Hits
The setlist for the July 11 concert was a dream come true for any RUSH fan 🎉. With classics like “Xanadu,” “Tom Sawyer,” and “The Spirit Of Radio,” the band took the audience on a journey through their greatest hits 🚀. And let’s not forget the Neil Peart tribute collages, which were a beautiful way to honor the late drummer’s legacy 🙏. Although, I have to say, it’s a bit weird that they’re playing all these old songs without Peart 🤔. I mean, it’s like eating a burger without the patty 🍔.
The encore was just the cherry on top, with “By-Tor & The Snow Dog” and “Working Man” getting the crowd on their feet 🎸. And if you’re wondering what the rest of the tour has in store, the band will be heading to Chicago for four nights starting July 16, and then on to Canada, USA, and Mexico 🗺️. So, if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, what are you waiting for 🤔?
In conclusion, RUSH is back, and they’re better than ever 🎸. With their “Fifty Something” tour, they’re proving that even after all these years, they still have it 🤯. So, grab your tickets, put on your best rock face, and get ready for a wild ride 🎢. And remember, as the great philosopher, Geddy Lee, once said, “The spirit of radio is alive and well” 📻. Or something like that 🤷♂️.
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