How do you feel about Rush continuing to tour with Anika Nilles as their new drummer?
Rush’s New Drummer: Fans Weigh In on Anika Nilles Stepping Into Neil Peart’s Shoes
Rush has announced a reunion tour for summer 2026, titled the “Fifty Something†tour, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson returning to the stage. Since Neil Peart's death, the band had been largely inactive, making this an emotional and risky move. Their selection of Anika Nilles, a technically gifted German drummer, to fill Peart’s role has sparked widespread reaction. Many fans are enthusiastic, admiring her skill and respect for the legacy. Others are uncertain or critical, believing no drummer can truly replace Peart. The poll seeks to capture fan sentiment about Rush’s next chapter and how audiences feel about embracing a new rhythm behind the kit.
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- I'm excited & supportive
- Skeptical but curious
- I don’t think it’s the same without Neil
- I won’t attend shows under this lineup