New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- In a move that has surprised and delighted rock fans worldwide, legendary Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour for summer 2026 - their first since the passing of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in 2020.

The tour will see founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson return to the stage, joined by acclaimed German drummer and composer Anika Nilles.

The news comes six months after the release of Rush 50, a greatest hits compilation celebrating the band's five-decade career. Many had believed that Rush's live performances ended with their final concert in 2015, given Peart's death from glioblastoma.

However, Lee and Lifeson revealed during a private event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland that the...