Rush's Fifty Something Tour: Epic Return

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Music News today. Your AI Power Music Briefing. Rust Drummer Mike Portnoy is pumped about Russia's 50-something comeback tour kicking off next year. The legendary band, with Getty Lee and Alex Lifeson, brings in powerhouse drummer Anika Niels to fill in after Niel parts passing. Portnoy, a huge fan and friend of parts final years, says he's definitely catching shows and can't wait to see how it all comes together. He opened up on why he's thrilled, but relieved they never asked him to join. Filling parts shoes would be straight impossible, he explained, especially with his return to Dream Theater feeling just right. Portnoy cherishes his bond with part, who was kind and generous despite his private side, and sees this reunion as a win for fans missing their Prague. Rock Heroes. Fans lost it when dates dropped in early October. Show sold out instantly, so they doubled the run and added more across North America. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and Chicago are locked in, all with two set evenings pulling from 35 classic tracks.

1:07The tour starts June 7th, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, stretching into fall with stops in Atlanta, Boston, Philly, and DC. After that, South America hits in January 2027 from Buenos Aires to Brazilia, then Europe through April and Helsinki. Keyboard is Lauren Gold joins the line of two. Portnoy nailed it, rush went out on top after their epic farewell, and now they're back stronger, giving us all something epic to chase.