Rush / CA, USA – June 7, 2026 – Complete & more

To commemorate their 50th anniversary in 2026, Rush made a long-awaited live comeback after an 11-year hiatus. This release pairs audio and video from the “Fifty Something Tour”—specifically the historic opening night in Los Angeles on June 7th. The audio features a high-quality audience recording captured with state-of-the-art digital equipment, delivering the full 2-hour-and-40-minute performance with soundboard-level clarity. The accompanying DVD offers an unobstructed, crystal-clear view of the band, utilizing stable angles and frequent zooming; interestingly, the camera work often focuses intently on the new drummer, Anika Nilles, from a side-profile angle, almost as if spotlighting her specifically. Much attention had been focused on who would replace Neil Peart; the role was filled by German drummer Anika Nilles—a composer and producer known for her work with Jeff Beck—creating a four-piece lineup that included keyboards. This inaugural tour kicked off at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the very venue where they had played their final show with Neil. The concert opened with a surprise—a rendition of “Xanadu” clocking in at over ten minutes, a first in the band’s history—followed by a two-part setlist packed with their greatest hits. Tribute sections honoring Neil Peart were woven throughout the show; for instance, tribute videos played before “Bravado” and “Time Stand Still,” and Aimee Mann—who appeared on the original studio recording—joined the band on stage to recreate that classic track. The encore performance of “Working Man” featured visuals of original drummer John Rutsey, further underscoring the retrospective nature of the show, which celebrated the band’s 50-year legacy. A significant feature of this four-night run at the Forum was that the setlist changed drastically each night; notably, “Natural Science” and “Caravan” were performed exclusively on this opening night. In short, this is a must-have item for longtime fans—a complete recreation of that magnificent first day of the comeback, featuring top-quality audio and visuals. Live at Kia Forum, Inglewood, CA, USA 7th June 2026 : from Original Masters / COLOUR NTSC Approx.160min Disc 1 : 1. Where’s Rush? 2. Xanadu 3. Limelight 4. Far Cry 5. Subdivisions 6. Freewill 7. Neil Peart tribute #1 8. Bravado 9. Caravan 10. La Villa Strangiato 11. Vital Signs 12. The Spirit of Radio Disc 2 : 1. 2112 (Part I: Overture / Part II: The Temples of Syrinx / Part VII Grand Finale) 2. Distant Early Warning 3. Red Barchetta 4. Dreamline 5. Natural Science 6. Neil Peart tribute #2 7. Time Stand Still (with Aimee Mann) 8. Red Sector A 9. YYZ Disc 3 : 1. The Garden 2. South Park intro 3. Tom Sawyer 4. By-Tor & The Snow Dog 5. Working Man 6. Neil Peart tribute #3 DVD 1 : 1. Intro sketch / Where’s Rush? 2. Xanadu 3. Limelight 4. Far Cry 5. Subdivisions 6. Freewill 7. Neil Peart Tribute #1 8. Bravado 9. Caravan 10. La Villa Strangiato 11. Vital Signs 12. The Spirit Of Radio DVD 2 : 1. 2112 2. Distant Early Warning 3. Red Barchetta 4. Dreamline 5. Bird-dy Lee Sketch / Natural Science 6. Neil Peart Tribute #2 7. Time Stand Still 8. Red Sector A 9. YYZ 10. The Garden 11. South Park Intro 12. Tom Sawyer 13. By-Tor And The Snow Dog 14. Working Man 15. Neil Peart Tribute #3 Geddy Lee: Vocals, bass, keyboards / Alex Lifeson: Guitar, vocals / Anika Nilles: Drums / Loren Gold: Keyboards, vocals