RUSH Adds More Dates To 2026 'Fifty Something' Tour, Announce New Anthology

 

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recently announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. 

Due to incredible demand, the band announces additional dates in most cities, including two new dates at the Kia Forum – Thursday, June 11, and Saturday, June 13. These shows mark the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years, since the finale of RUSH’s R40 Tour on August 1, 2015, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, bringing it full circle with a return to the Kia Forum to embark upon these special shows.

 

Of the tour, Geddy Lee says:

“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil. A lifetime’s worth of songs that we had put our cumulative hearts and souls into writing, recording and playing together onstage. And so, after all that has gone down since that last show, Alex and I have done some serious soul searching and come to the decision that we fucking miss it, and that it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of Rush music. So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (aka Alex Lifeson) and I are going to hit the road once again to pay tribute to our past and to Neil by performing a vast selection of Rush songs in a handful of cities. No small task, because as we all know Neil was irreplaceable.

Yet life is full of surprises, and we have been introduced to another remarkable person; an incredible drummer and musician who is adding another chapter to our story while continuing her own fascinating musical journey. Her name is Anika Nilles, and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated Rush fanbase, whom, we know, will give her every chance to live up to that near impossible role. Before we hit the stage, we also hope to add another musician or two to expand our sound a wee bit and free up Alex and I, in order to show off some of our new fancy dance steps.

Lerxst, Anika and myself, along with many of our longstanding crew members have been hard at work rehearsing and designing the kind of Rush show you’ve grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate our history together.”

 

Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, Neil’s widow and daughter, share:

“We are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to honor Neil’s extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist.

Neil’s musicianship was singular. Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express. As both drummer and lyricist, he was irreplaceable. Inimitable in his artistry and unmatched in the depth and imagination he brought to the lyrics that inspired and moved so many, he profoundly shaped how fans connected with him and the band, giving voice and meaning to their own lives.

As the band enters this new chapter, it promises to be truly unforgettable. We are excited to see how their new vision unfolds, and to hear this legendary music played live once again.”

 

Rush will perform multiple shows in seven cities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, beginning June 7, 2026, at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles. These special “evening with” shows will find the band playing two sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs, and Rush will build each night’s setlist from a catalogue of 35 songs, including their greatest hits and fan favorites.

 

For Fifty Something, Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck’s drummer for over 60 shows and has released four solo albums.

Fans will be able to participate in the Rush Artist Presale by signing up at https://livemu.sc/rush now.

Artist Presales for this tour are hosted by multiple ticketing sites, but anyone who signs up can join the sale. For Artist Presales on Ticketmaster, no code is needed – access is tied to your account. 

The Artist Presale on SeatGeek for Cleveland will require a code. The Artist Presale begins on Monday, October 13, at 12 PM local time in the US and Canada and on Thursday, October 16, at 12 PM local time in Mexico. General ons ale begins here on Friday, October 17th at 12 pm local time for the US & Canada, and 11 am local time for Mexico.

Citi for US shows: Citi is the official card of the RUSH 2026 tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the US beginning Friday, October 10, at 12 pm local time until Sunday, October 12, at 11:59 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit citientertainment.com. 

 

Rush invites fans to get closer than ever with three elevated offerings: an all-new VIP program, the first-ever 2112 Platform Experience, and curated Travel Packages for fans making a trip to see the show.

For VIP: http://wearesuper.co/rushvip

For Travel: http://wearesuper.co/rushtravel

 

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

TOUR DATES

 

Sun Jun 07 - Kia Forum - Los Angeles, CA  

Tue Jun 09 - Kia Forum - Los Angeles, CA

Thu Jun 11 - Kia Forum - Los Angeles, CA   

Sat Jun 13 - Kia Forum - Los Angeles, CA

Thu Jun 18 - Palacio de los Deportes - Mexico City, MX  

Wed Jun 24 - Dickies Arena - Fort Worth, TX

Fri Jun 26 - Dickies Arena - Fort Worth, TX 

Sun Jun 28 - Dickies Arena - Fort Worth, TX 

Tue Jun 30 - Dickies Arena - Fort Worth, TX

Thu Jul 16 - United Center - Chicago, IL  

Sat Jul 18 - United Center - Chicago, IL

Mon Jul 20 - United Center - Chicago, IL

Wed Jul 22 - United Center - Chicago, IL  

Tue Jul 28 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

Thu Jul 30 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY 

Sat Aug 01 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY 

Mon Aug 03 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY 

Fri Aug 07 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON

Sun Aug 09 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON 

Tue Aug 11 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON 

Thu Aug 13 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON 

Thu Sep 17 - Rocket Arena - Cleveland, OH

Sat Sep 19 - Rocket Arena - Cleveland, OH

Additionally, Rush just revealed the 50-track super deluxe anthology, RUSH 50, that Rolling Stone called “an epic saga, that functions equally well as an introduction for the uninitiated or a companion piece for the super fan.” RUSH 50 is available in five distinct configurations, including the (1) Super Deluxe Edition, (2) Rush Store Exclusive Super Deluxe Edition, (3) 7-LP Deluxe Edition, (4) 4-CD Deluxe Edition, and (5) Digital Edition. It represents the breadth of their discography, beginning with the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single and concluding with a live recording of the final song Lee, Lifeson, and Peart played together during the R40 Tour closer at The Forum. 

Purchase RUSH 50. 

New Ozzy Osbourne Memoir, 'Last Rites', Out Tomorrow

Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 7) marks the publication of Ozzy Osbourne's second autobiography, Last Rites (Grand Central Publishing). The memoir was finished just days before the rock icon’s untimely passing and it chronicles the past seven or so years of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter’s life. 

Purchase Last Rites

Last Rites is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of the singer's descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career, including his marriage to wife Sharon, alongside his reflections on what it took for him to get back onstage for the triumphant “Back to the Beginning” concert, streamed around the world, where Osbourne finally reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates and surrounded by the musicians he’d befriended throughout his storied career. Unflinching, brutally honest, but surprisingly life-affirming, Last Rites demonstrates once again why Ozzy Osbourne has transcended his status as “The Godfather of Metal” and “The Prince of Darkness” to become a modern-day folk hero and international treasure.

At the age of 69, the singer was on a triumphant farewell tour, playing to sold-out arenas and rave reviews all around the world. Then disaster. In a matter of just a few weeks, he went from being hospitalized with a finger infection to having to abandon his tour—and all public life—as he faced near-total paralysis from the neck down. He never toured again.

On July 22, Ozzy Osbourne, at the age of 76, passed away, just weeks after his final public performance. 

Yes Launches 'The Fragile Tour 2025'

Yes have launched their “The Fragile Tour 2025” with their first show in Wallingford, CT. At these “evening with Yes” shows, the progressive rock veterans will perform their early 1971 album, Fragile, in its entirety along with classics cuts from their catalog. 

 

The band is excited to perform in front of a video wall featuring artwork by design visionary Roger Dean, whose longtime relationship with YES began with his design of the Fragile album. The animation of Dean’s iconic YES logos and album artwork through the years brings his visuals into this decade. His art will be on display in the merch area at all the shows.

“The first time I watched the animations with the music was just incredible; it’s wonderful that it was so much more powerful with both together,” says Dean.

The multi-platinum album Fragile album features their signature songs “Roundabout,” “Long Distance Runaround,” and “Heart of the Sunrise.” Marking the band’s fourth studio album, Fragile was released in the UK in November 1971 and in the US in January 1972. The “Fragile Tour” is regarded as a key moment is Yes’ history — it’s when the band became a headline act in the US.

“All the band’s albums had a unique feel and approach,” reflects Steve Howe. “After ‘The Yes Album,’ so many things came together, with [co-producer] Eddie Offord steering the proceedings. While the band focused on only four main songs with full arrangements, each of us wrote and designed a solo piece, which was Bill [Bruford]'s great idea. It's fairly 'odd-ball,' but we were at the height of our creativity, determined for success.” Howe adds: “It gave us confidence, further than our own in-stock belief, we'd crafted this unusual but noticeable musical twist to rock and what later became prog.”

Fragile also marks the band’s first album to be designed by Roger Dean. He would also design many of YES’ future album covers, the band’s logo, and live stage sets. This striking union of music and design is key in how Yes’ sound and vision would be perceived; it also underlined how important artistic visuals were becoming in the rock world. On “The Fragile Tour 2025,” Yes will perform in front of a video wall featuring animations of Dean’s art, bringing Yes’ art into the 2020s.  Roger Dean art will be available in the merch area at all the shows.

“Roger was and is quintessential to the look of Yes,” notes Howe. “He’s still creating great paintings and design — he has no competition.”

For a complete list of upcoming tour dates and ticket information, visit yesworld.com.

David Gilmour's 'Live At The Circus Maximus, Rome' Opens At Theaters & IMAX

The David Gilmour live film Live At The Circus Maximus, Rome is released today in cinemas and IMAX across more than 60 countries worldwide, available for a limited time only. To mark the release, a new full-song preview has been unveiled, showcasing the collaboration between David Gilmour and his daughter Romany on the stirring track "Between Two Points" from the 2024 release, Luck And Strange. Watch the video below.

Released via Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing, Live At The Circus Maximus, Rome, received its world premiere last week at London’s BFI IMAX where, during the Q&A section of the evening, Gilmour remarked on the recent rumor that he would be playing a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. 

"Well, you know, I'm hoping one of these days I'll go and sit there and watch myself doing it, which is something I've always wanted to do with my avatar,” he remarked.

 He also revealed that he had started work on the follow-up to last year’s Luck And Strange.

"I have sort of started work on a new album. The intention is to move into it a little bit faster from here on out, but getting all these things prepared and ready has taken quite a lot of time and energy. Okay? But we're ready to get moving on now."

The film sees Gilmour return to Rome's historic Circus Maximus at the beginning of the Luck and Strange Tour, his first in nearly a decade. Long-time Gilmour collaborator Gavin Elder filmed the sublime spectacle against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome. Tickets and full screening details for both IMAX and standard format cinemas are available at davidgilmour.film. 

Joe Bonamassa Announces 'B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100'

Today – on what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, produced by Grammy-nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, an extraordinary collaborative tribute album celebrating the legacy of one of music’s most iconic figures. 

Out via KTBA Records, the project launches with the release of its first five tracks and a promise of more to come in the months ahead. A total of 32 songs will be released in monthly installments through February 2026, culminating in the arrival of the full digital album as well as the double CD and triple LP vinyl on February 6th, 2026.

“Very few people in music define the genre in which they flourish, and B.B. King is one of them,” says Bonamassa. “When B.B. was alive and active, he was the blues – he was the sun which all planets rotated around. Only a few artists are the true north guiding the genre in which they participated, but he was that shining star.”

The album includes reinterpretations of King’s most iconic songs by a grand collection of blues legends, rock icons, soul powerhouses, and rising stars. The first five tracks released today include collaborations with Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Bobby Rush, George Benson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and D.K. Harrell.

A true labor of love for Bonamassa, the idea for the album was born after he realized that no major plans had been announced to celebrate King’s 100th birthday. With the blessing of the King estate, he began making calls, starting with longtime friends and collaborators and eventually expanding to a wide network of artists whose lives and music had been shaped by King. 

Vassal Gradington Benford III, Chairman of of B.B. King's estate issued the following statement:

"On behalf of the Estate of B.B. King, the B.B. King Family, Vassal Benford, and Ronald Lebow, we are deeply honored to collaborate with Joe Bonamassa on this special project kicking off Mr. King’s 100th birthday Centennial celebration. Together with Joe Bonamassa, along with other great artists, we celebrate not only Mr. King’s extraordinary music, but also his enduring spirit of love, unity, and the joy he brought to generations. This collection carries his legacy forward — so that new audiences may continue to feel the heart, soul, and humanity of the King of the Blues."

The result is a bespoke project, nine months in the making, with contributions from Buddy Guy, Keb' Mo', Slash, Shemekia Copeland, Marcus King, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Larkin Poe, Jimmie Vaughan, Warren Haynes, Dion, Aloe Blacc, Kirk Fletcher, and many others. Each artist was matched with material that felt personal – sometimes surprising – and all were given space to interpret King’s catalog through their own lens.

Bonamassa, who first opened for B.B. King at age 12, credits the blues titan with shaping his approach to music and life. “He mentored me,” says Bonamassa. “But I wasn't the only one. All the people in his orbit have the same story about how kind B.B. was, and how he embraced the younger generation.”

As producer, Bonamassa paid special attention to preserving the quality and emotional authenticity of the work. Tracks like "The Thrill Is Gone" were given the full treatment with real strings, horns, and whatever else was needed to do them justice. “You only get one shot to do this correctly,” he says. “And I think we nailed it.”

The project also highlights King’s extraordinary vocal prowess – a trait often overshadowed by his legendary guitar playing. “He's known as a guitar player, but if Frank Sinatra says, ‘Hey, this is one of my favorite singers in the world,’ you listen,” says Bonamassa. “He could shake the ground with that chest voice.”

For the artists involved, the project was more than a musical endeavor – it was a chance to reflect on King’s cultural and personal significance. Bobby Rush, who met King in 1948, called him "the man I looked up to all my life" and recalls leading the hearse at his funeral. Kenny Wayne Shepherd shared a story about receiving life advice from King on his 16th birthday. Marcus King remembers leaning against the back wall at a B.B. King show as a child, a moment that stayed with him forever.

Other pairings bring together artists from different genres and generations, including Train’s Pat Monahan with guitarist Chris Buck on “Think It Over,” and Shemekia Copeland, Slash, and Myles Kennedy joining forces for “When Love Comes to Town.” The album was released through Bonamassa’s own KTBA Records as part of his ongoing effort to uphold the rich culture and history of the blues as a true American art form.

The album title is a nod to King’s Grammy-winning 1993 album Blues Summit. For Bonamassa, this project is less a swan song than a mission fulfilled. “B.B.'s only wish was, ‘Do what you can to keep the blues alive,’” he says. “Well, hopefully this album gives a B12 shot to his legacy – and to the legacy of the blues.”

King, who passed away in 2015 at 89 years old, left behind a legacy as a performer, songwriter, and global ambassador. With over 50 albums, 15 Grammy Awards, and performances in nearly every corner of the globe, he introduced the blues to millions and inspired generations. As Buddy Guy once said, “Every electric guitarist you listen to, there’s a little bit of B.B. in there.”

The first five tracks from B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 are available on all digital platforms today, with six additional songs to be released monthly through February 9th, 2026 – the date the full album arrives in both digital and physical formats. 

For more information, visit jbonamassa.com.

Paul McCartney Announces Rare Santa Barbara Concert Date

Paul McCartney is coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, September 26. This special surprise performance has been in the works for about three and half years, shared Goldenvoice Executive Vice President Moss Jacobs, the longtime maestro behind the Bowl’s bookings. 

“It’s not, as you would guess, an easy process to take an arena/stadium tour and put it at the Santa Barbara Bowl,” laughed Jacobs, in an early morning call today to formally confirm this very special engagement his team has been hard at work in secret on. 

Registration for the sure-to-quickly-sell-out show has already begun, using a process called “Fair AXS,” which is a lottery-based registration system for fans to sign up in advance for a chance to purchase tickets. And tickets are limited to two per person. 

Because of the anticipated high demand for the show, “the on-sale process is different than any we’ve ever done at the Bowl before,” said Jacobs. 

Steve Morse Band Announces New Studio Album

The Steve Morse Band has announced details of their brand-new album, Triangulation, which will be released on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ayreon, Paul Gilbert, Vandenberg). To celebrate, they have unveiled the official video for their new track, “Break Through.” Check it out below.

“Break Through” is the first new music since the release of 2009's Out Standing In Their Field.  Talking about the track, Steve Morse shares, "This may start with a guitar riff, but the bass carries the melody.  It's just a great feel to play over, and a positive vibe to start the album."

Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is a name that's always in the conversation. This album sees Morse teaming up once again with Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, and Flying Colors bassist Dave LaRue, with Van Romaine [Steve Morse Band/Enrique Iglesias] joining on drums.

Steve beams, "Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why. These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. While making the album, we played together, working through parts, riffing off each other,  and collaborating on arrangements. I'd bring an idea, and hear it instantly — and then hear it improved. We made this album together, and you can hear it."

There are also some stellar guest features, from Eric Johnson's majestic contributions to “TexUS” and John Petrucci bringing his inimitable progressive metal thunder and, of course, Kevin Morse joining his father on "Taken by an Angel.".

Executive producer Bill Evans noted, “The compositions are among Steve’s best. And audiences can finally hear every detail of Van and Dave’s performance…the band’s collaborative musicality.” Steve added, “Brian captured me brilliantly, and Carl Roa created more sonic and performance clarity than we’ve ever had.”

Morse started his career in the mid-1970s, playing mind-melting jazz-rock with The Dixie Dregs, which earned him multiple Grammy nominations in the process. The following decade, he formed the Steve Morse Band, grabbing an additional Grammy nod, and joined arena heavyweights Kansas, before being recruited by rock and roll originals Deep Purple in 1994. And despite being in one of the world's biggest bands, he continued to innovate in other projects like Living Loud, Angelfire, and Flying Colors – as well as guitar supergroup G3 – showing the world just how much versatility there was in those magic fingers. He announced his departure from Deep Purple in 2022, choosing to care for his wife, who passed away in 2024, by that point having become their longest-serving guitarist.

Naturally, the last few years have been the most personally traumatic of his life, which is perhaps why this year's creative comeback with the new Steve Morse Band album Triangulation embodies the spirit of a master returning to do what he does best. Its nine tracks are a thrilling ride through the mind of a musician who seemingly knows no bounds, crossing over into a cornucopia of sounds and styles from funk and blues to classical and metal.

“The album title Triangulation comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve. It's a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it's only natural that he's been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.

Perhaps the most poignant of the nine tracks is "Taken By An Angel" – a tribute to Steve's beloved wife Janine. Steve left the music world behind to care for her, remaining by her side until her final days. "That song is new territory for me," explains Morse. "It was put together for my late wife's memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks' eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life and career. People knew her from the Steve Morse Band tours. She was the smiling face opening CDs for me to sign, selling t-shirts, listening to people's stories in the crowd, and taking photos for VIP visits."

After all the heartache and anguish of the last few years, you can't help but feel grateful Morse is once again ready to share his creative genius with the world around him. Given his stature among the guitar community – often lauded as 'your hero's hero' in the same way people spoke about Jeff Beck – his creative return marks a new phase of inspiration and brilliance. In that sense, you can tell the release of this record means a lot to him.

The band hits the road in October bringing the new repertoire to the stage. Steve Morse shares, “Every generation or so, we put out a new album, and the time is now!  We'll be doing new material on stage, and have enlisted a special guest, Angel Vivaldi, to allow us to better perform some of the layered tunes in concert.  Excited to have a bigger sound and new material!  See you on tour!” Van Romaine offers, “I am so thrilled for this brand new major Steve Morse Band chapter with new tour dates and an album that was so much fun to record with Steve and Dave LaRue, and a couple special guests.  While music is always subjective this Triangulation album is such a gem to me on many levels.”

Upcoming Appearances are:

10/09 - Headliner’s - Louisville, KY                                                            

10/10 - CMA Theater - Nashville, TN                                                            

10/12 - Charleston Music Hall - Charleston, SC                                                           

10/13 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA                                                               

10/14 - The Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC                                                              

10/15 - The Rialto Theatre - Raleigh, NC                                                                

10/16 -  Rams Head On Stage - Annapolis, MD                                                          

10/18 - Elkton Music Hall - Elkton, MD                                                                 

10/19 -  Mickey’s Black Box - Lititz, PA                                                                    

10/20 -  The Vogel - Red Bank, NJ                                                              

10/21 - Sellersville Theater - Sellersville, PA                                                           

10/23 - Somerville Theatre - Somerville, MA                                                         

10/25 - Cohoes Music Hall - Cohoes, NY                                                               

10/26 - Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT