TORONTO, ON —

Most thought it impossible. For fans of the band, it might very well have been unthinkable. But yes, Virginia, Rush is set to do another tour in 2026 .

How, you might ask, is this possible? Their drummer, long considered by many to be the greatest rock drummer of all time, Neil Peart, died from cancer in 2020. Dubbed "The Professor," he was not only a stalwart of precision, he wrote most, if not all, the band's lyrics. It was not unusual after a show for Peart to disappear, ignoring the "Limelight," and head to a private space and read a book.

The band Rush, a Canadian trio that doesn't just have fans, it has legions, hung it all up on Aug. 1, 2015, after a night at the Forum in Los Angeles. The trio, featuring Geddy Lee on vocals/bass/keyboards, Alex Lifeson on guitar,

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