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  • Geddy Lee Biography Flash: Rush Icons Announce Massive 60-Date Tour Honoring Neil Peart After 11-Year Break
    2025/12/14
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    Geddy Lee, the iconic Rush bassist and voice, has been lighting up headlines with his triumphant return to the spotlight alongside Alex Lifeson. Best Classic Bands reports that just days ago, the duo expanded their massive 2026 Fifty Something tour honoring Neil Peart, adding 18 more dates to hit a staggering 60 shows, their first together in 11 years since the R40 finale. Original dates sold out instantly, with new ones like double headers in Glendale Arizona on December 1 and 3, Edmonton on December 10 and 12, and Vancouver on December 15 and 17 going on sale October 31. In a Rolling Stone interview, Geddy dished on the emotional grind, calling it a very difficult decision after years of soul searching, but fans overwhelming embrace including new drummer Anika Nilles, recommended by his bass tech from Jeff Becks last tour has blown him away. He teased rotating sets from over 38 songs, promising fresh nights even across four Toronto shows, all while hitting the gym hard after 18 months of diligent practice.

    Blabbermouth and CBC News captured Gedyys overwhelmed vibe, admitting the fan response exceeded wildest dreams, turning grief into joyous celebration of Rushs 50 plus years. Rushisaband blog buzzed about his October 11 book signing for 72 Stories at Kansas Citys Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where he chatted with president Bob Kendrick before 500 fans, posted Instagram pics standing between Josh Gibson and Martin Dihigo statues, and praised the venues historic treasures. No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but this tour buildup cements a pivotal biographical chapter, potentially sparking new studio jams as Geddy hinted to Long Island Weekly about dusting off solo tracks with his lifelong buddy Alex.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee Plans 60-Date Rush Reunion Tour While Building Baseball Legacy
    2025/12/10
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    Geddy Lee’s week has been a mix of legacy building, tour maneuvering, and the kind of low-key public presence that quietly shapes the next chapter of his biography. The big storyline remains Rush’s full‑scale live return: Geddy and Alex Lifeson continue to ride the momentum of their 2026 Fifty Something tour, now swollen to roughly 60 dates after multiple waves of additions announced on Rush.com and covered in detail by Best Classic Bands and AXS TV. Rush’s official site and AXS TV both stress that this is not a nostalgia cash‑grab but a carefully considered reunion, with Geddy on vocals, bass, and keys, Alex on guitars, and precision German drummer Anika Nilles stepping into the hot seat once occupied by Neil Peart. According to CBC News and Consequence, which recently highlighted a new Canadian interview, Geddy has called the fan response “overwhelming” and admitted he has been practicing diligently for over a year and a half, hitting the gym to be physically ready for two‑plus‑hour shows rather than the old three‑hour marathons. That preparation, and his insistence that Neil remains “irreplaceable,” gives this comeback real long‑term biographical weight: it marks the shift from mourning to active stewardship of the Rush legacy.

    On the business and planning side, Rush Is A Band reports that their longtime manager Howard Ungerleider has been outlining an unusually aggressive logistics plan: no tour buses, all flights between cities, and serious internal discussion about extending the tour into 2027 with possible legs in Europe, South America, and Asia. In a recent Canadian Press and Globe and Mail round of interviews, summarized on that same fan site and on the Cygnus‑X1 Rush News page, Geddy floated the idea of “wrestling with” a 2027 extension while candidly acknowledging that every decision now is made by just “me and Al,” deepening their friendship in Neil’s absence. Taken together, those comments suggest this run could evolve into a late‑career global lap, not a one‑summer curiosity.

    Culturally, his book 72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee is still echoing. Rush Is A Band detailed his recent appearance at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City for a signing and on‑stage interview with museum president Bob Kendrick, where Geddy celebrated his long‑running donations of hundreds of Negro Leagues–signed baseballs. That event, amplified by a local TV segment and Geddy’s own Instagram photos, reinforces an often overlooked biographical thread: Geddy Lee as serious baseball historian and philanthropic collector, not just prog rock icon.

    There have been no credible reports in the past 24 hours of surprise performances, new solo music, or major controversies tied to Geddy Lee. Social media chatter has instead focused on ticket availability, set‑list speculation, and the possibility of additional international dates; any rumors of brand‑new studio material or a permanent drummer beyond Anika Nilles remain pure fan speculation without on‑the‑record confirmation.

    And that is your snapshot of Geddy Lee’s life in motion: a veteran artist turning grief into a meticulously planned victory lap, tightening his partnership with Alex Lifeson, nurturing his parallel life as an author and baseball archivist, and keeping one eye on a tour that might stretch worldwide. Thanks for listening, and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an update on Geddy Lee. And if you want more lightning fast life stories, search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee Balances Baseball History Book Tour While Preparing Rush's Epic 2026 Reunion
    2025/12/07
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    Geddy Lee has spent the past few days straddling two lives: the reflective author and baseball historian, and the rock icon hurtling back toward the arena spotlight. Rush fan site Rush Is A Band reports that Geddy’s most recent major public appearance was at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, where he hosted a book event for his new volume “72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee.” There, he sat for an onstage conversation with museum president Bob Kendrick before signing books for an audience of roughly 500 fans, and later shared photos and a heartfelt thank-you on Instagram, praising the museum as an inspiring place and urging support for its preservation. That appearance reinforces a long-running biographical thread: Geddy as serious baseball collector and benefactor, the same guy who donated hundreds of Negro Leagues–signed baseballs to the museum years ago, now returning as an established author to cement that legacy.

    On the music front, the real earthquake remains Rush’s full‑scale return to the road. Rush.com and Best Classic Bands detail how Geddy and Alex Lifeson have now expanded their 2026 “Fifty Something” tour to around 60 dates across North America, after the initial shows sold out almost instantly. In new interviews summarized by Blabbermouth and Consequence, Geddy describes the reunion as a very difficult but ultimately joyous decision, shaped by long soul‑searching over whether they could honor Neil Peart without cheapening his memory. He confirms that German drummer Anika Nilles, known from Jeff Beck’s last tour, has been chosen after secret rehearsals in Canada convinced the pair she could handle the Rush catalog with power and sensitivity.

    Geddy has also used these conversations to sketch out the shape of his immediate future: he says he has been practicing diligently for a year and a half, is building multiple rotating set lists of more than 35 songs, and does not expect to return to three‑hour marathons but still plans “over two hours” a night. Commenting to CBC, quoted by several outlets, he calls the fan response overwhelming, admits he is physically “getting ready,” and frames the tour as both a tribute to Neil and a celebration of 50‑plus years of Rush music. There are no credible reports in the last 24 hours of new controversies or surprise projects, and no verified social media posts beyond his ongoing promotion of “72 Stories” and the tour.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee Announces Rush Reunion Tour with 60 Shows and New Drummer Anika Nilles
    2025/12/03
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    Over the past few days, Geddy Lee has been in the spotlight with several significant developments surrounding Rush's highly anticipated reunion tour. Just yesterday, on December 2nd, Rush announced they are bringing their "Fifty Something" celebration tour to multiple North American cities throughout 2026, marking the first time Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson have toured together in over a decade since Rush's final show in 2015. The tour features new drummer Anika Nilles, a YouTube sensation and clinician who will be stepping into the legendary shoes of late drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in January 2020.

    In a recent video message shared with fans, Lee expressed that he and Lifeson were completely blown away by the overwhelming response to the tour announcement. He explained that the duo have added a whopping 17 new cities to the already announced dates, bringing the total to 60 shows across North America and Canada. Lee noted they're heading back to the gym to get in peak physical condition for the demanding tour schedule. According to interviews Lee gave to Rolling Stone and The Globe and Mail, he's been playing diligently for about a year and a half, and since making the decision to tour, he's been hitting the gym hard alongside Lifeson. Lee confirmed the band will perform over two hours per show, playing a plethora of songs they've been planning, though not the full three-hour concerts fans may remember from past tours.

    On the business front, ticket sales have been moving rapidly, with Lee urging fans to purchase directly through Ticketmaster rather than resellers who are jacking up prices. An artist presale took place on October 27th, with general on-sale beginning on October 31st.

    Beyond touring news, Lee also made a recent public appearance at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City in October for a book signing event for his latest release "72 Stories: From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee." He discussed his passion for baseball history and his significant donations to the museum over the years.

    The reception from Neil Peart's family has been particularly heartwarming, with his widow Carrie Nuttall-Peart and daughter Olivia expressing their thrilled support for the tour, calling it a celebration of Neil's extraordinary legacy.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee Returns - Rush Announces Epic 2026 Reunion Tour with New Drummer
    2025/11/30
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    Looking at the current date of November 30, 2025, the most recent verified activity for Geddy Lee comes from mid-November when the Rush reunion tour continued to dominate headlines. Just two weeks ago, on November 13, photos emerged showing Geddy at various appearances, including imagery shared by Bob Kendrick that appeared to relate to baseball and family moments, which aligns perfectly with Geddy's well-documented passion for Negro Leagues baseball memorabilia.

    The big story from earlier this month involves Rush's "Fifty Something" reunion tour, which has expanded dramatically since its October announcement. By late October, the band had announced an enormous 60-show run featuring Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, marking their first tour together in eleven years. What makes this particularly significant is the introduction of new drummer Anika Nilles, stepping into the legendary shoes of late drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in January 2020. According to interviews Geddy gave in early November, he described feeling overwhelmed by the response to the reunion announcement, emphasizing that he and Lifeson took considerable time deciding whether they could tour again after Peart's passing.

    In a fascinating detail from early November, a Canadian news outlet reported that a European health spa retreat actually played a crucial role in making the reunion happen. According to Geddy himself, without that spa getaway, the 2026 reunion tour might never have materialized. He reflected on the decision philosophically, noting that when you find something that makes you happy in a crazy world, you have to follow it.

    Geddy has been preparing intensively for the tour, having started playing diligently about eighteen months ago. He's also been hitting the gym hard alongside Lifeson to build the physical endurance needed for performances. While fans might expect the traditional three-hour Rush concerts, Geddy indicated they'll perform over two hours with plenty of songs packed into the set.

    The tour itself kicks off in September 2026 and extends through December, with dates already announced across North America from San Antonio to Edmonton to Vancouver. Each announcement has driven considerable excitement, with Geddy noting that the fanbase response has been remarkable and remarkable.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee's Rush Reunion Tour Expands to 60 Shows While New Book Celebrates Baseball History
    2025/11/26
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    Looking at the search results provided, the most recent verified information about Geddy Lee dates back to October 2025, which is now over a month old from today's date of November 26, 2025. There are no confirmed major developments, news stories, or social media mentions from the past few days available in the search results.

    The last documented activity was Geddy Lee's appearance at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on October 11, 2025, where he hosted a book signing event for his latest release "72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee." Museum President Bob Kendrick interviewed him in front of an audience of around 500 people before he signed copies for fans. Lee took to Instagram at that time sharing photos from the event and expressing his appreciation for the museum's historical significance.

    Prior to that, in mid-October, Lee gave interviews to CBC News discussing the overwhelming response to Rush's "Fifty Something" reunion tour announcement. He spoke candidly about the band's new drummer Anika Nilles and revealed that he'd been playing diligently for about a year and a half to prepare for touring. Lee mentioned the band would perform shows exceeding two hours but wouldn't return to their traditional three-hour concert format.

    The most substantial news from October involved the continuous expansion of Rush's 2026 tour dates. By late October, the tour had grown to 60 confirmed shows across North America, with multiple nights in major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Montreal. These shows represent the first time Lee and Alex Lifeson have toured together since 2015.

    It's important to note that the search results do not contain any major headlines or developments from the past 24 hours regarding Geddy Lee. The information available is primarily from October 2025 and earlier. For the most current updates on Geddy Lee's activities, you may want to check his official social media accounts or music industry news outlets directly.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee Announces Historic Rush Reunion Tour with New Drummer Anika Nilles for 2026
    2025/11/23
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    Geddy Lee has had a profoundly eventful week, blending music history, personal milestones, and some highly public moments. Just yesterday, Geddy hosted a signing event for his acclaimed new book 72 Stories at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, a poignant homecoming of sorts. According to Rush Is A Band, the event drew a crowd of around 500, with Lee discussing the significance of baseball’s history, his longtime support for the museum—the very institution where he’s already donated hundreds of autographed Negro League baseballs—and the inspiration behind his writing. Social media lit up with candid shots and messages from Geddy himself, especially on Instagram, where he paid tribute to the museum, its legendary players, and fans who turned out in force.

    Just days before, Geddy and his Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson shook up the rock world with major news about their much-anticipated 2026 “Fifty Something” headline tour. BestClassicBands confirmed that Lee and Lifeson have now expanded the run to 60 shows, including multiple-night stands in cities with deep ties to the band’s story. This marks the first time the duo will share a stage for a full tour since their R40 finale back in 2015. The gravity of the reunion is apparent—not only are they celebrating half a century of Rush’s music, but they’re doing so while paying tribute to the legacy of their irreplaceable late drummer, Neil Peart.

    Perhaps the most significant long-term development is the official introduction of a new drummer for Rush: Anika Nilles. As reported by Consequence and confirmed in several interviews, Nilles has taken on the formidable challenge of honoring Peart’s legacy. Geddy has been candid about the emotional difficulty of moving forward, acknowledging the daunting and heartfelt conversations he and Alex had before deciding it was time to play again. In a recent interview with CBC News, Geddy described secretive rehearsals with Nilles in Canada, emphasizing her technical prowess and positive attitude as essential for this new chapter.

    Business is booming—not just on the touring front but in publishing, with Geddy’s books continuing to garner major interest. Interview highlights in Rolling Stone and The Globe and Mail see Lee previewing the new setlists and hinting at the possibility of touring into 2027, reflecting on the show dynamics and what keeps him motivated at this stage of his career.

    Online, Geddy remains relatively low-key, with public posts focusing on event highlights and gratitude for his fans, according to Rush.com. His reserved presence on social media only amplifies the impact of each genuine post, and the news cycle has been buzzing all weekend about the enthusiastically received tour expansion and Saturday’s emotional book event.

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  • Biography Flash: Geddy Lee Announces Historic Rush Reunion Tour with New Drummer Anika Nilles for 2026
    2025/11/19
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    In the past few days Geddy Lee has been making waves across the music world with news that is both historic and deeply personal. The most significant development is the formal announcement of Rush’s “Fifty Something” tour for 2026. This marks the first time Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have toured together in over a decade since the emotional finale at the Forum in Los Angeles back in 2015. Following the heartbreaking passing of Neil Peart, many thought Rush would never return to the stage. But after ten years of reflection and a groundswell of fan support, Geddy and Alex have boldly chosen to celebrate over fifty years of RUSH music in cities that are meaningful to the band’s incredible legacy, with major headlines across outlets like Best Classic Bands and Rush.com confirming dozens of sold-out dates and an expanding itinerary.

    Perhaps the boldest move is their decision to bring drummer Anika Nilles into the fold. Geddy told CBC News they were initially cautious, secretly trialing rehearsals in Canada, but Nilles, recommended by his bass tech and known for her precision playing with Jeff Beck, quickly proved she could step into the nearly impossible role left by Peart. Lee has been candid about the challenge of “replacing the irreplaceable,” telling Consequence that Anika’s work ethic and positive energy made all the difference in the decision to resume touring.

    Tour structure is also making news. Instead of the physically punishing multi-hour shows of the past, Geddy explained in a Rush is a Band interview that the new shows will be mini-residencies, at over two hours each, with heavily rotated setlists of nearly thirty-five songs—a throwback and a celebration. The intention is to create a traveling event that balances the legacy of Rush with the realities of his and Alex’s ages, aiming more for depth and connection than marathon endurance.

    On the public appearance front, Geddy recently held a major book signing at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City for his new release, "72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee." He posted heartfelt reflections and photos on Instagram, thanking fans and highlighting the power of both baseball and music to bring people together. This event was covered by Kansas City local news and further underscores Geddy’s drive to blend his passions for music, baseball, and storytelling.

    Business-wise, Lee’s partnership with Henderson Brewing continues, and Rush-branded beer remains in demand. While Geddy is not a big fan of social media, as noted on Rush.com, he made a rare exception to thank fans for the overwhelming response to the tour and to answer selected Twitter questions this week, focusing mostly on baseball and music-related curiosities.

    As always, Geddy Lee stands as both an innovator and a custodian of rock’s rich tradition. From returning to the stage with a new lineup to celebrating his legacy through books and public outreach, every move is watched closely by fans and industry insiders alike. That wraps up today’s episode of Geddy Lee Audio Biography. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Geddy Lee. Search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.

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