Rush 2026 Fifty Something Tour - Canadian Guitarist Reaction New Rush with Anika Nilles

An old Canadian guitar player's reaction to the Rush "50 Something Tour" to date. theolivefarm does not claim copyright or ownership of any video content used here. These videos are used for historical, educational and reference purposes only, and to support the efforts of others to continue the music and legacy of Rush. All content creators are referenced and links to the original videos are provided. Please also join and follow our work on Substack: https://theolivefarm.substack.com 0:00 Introduction to the Rush Canadian Legacy 2:04 An old musician's take on Alex Lifeson 4:30 The phrygian musical scale 5:20 Playing at 72 years old 6:30 Alex getting 'chops' back 8:59 Guitar tech - solid state versus tube power 9:44 Geddy Lee's voice is back 11:09 New Sound with Anika Nilles 13:47 The Anika Grove 16:04 Anika critique, guns, tricks and best song 17:19 Anika's best song 18:34 Geddy's voice keeps getting better 19:22 Best to come 20:57 Mr. Gold 22:29 Video Monitors in Chicago 23:08 Extro, the Bow, and tribute to Neil Video Links: Chapter 2: La Villa Strangiato Hemispheres original studio -    • La Villa Strangiato - Rush   Chapter 3: Phrygian scale Rush and YYZ (by @SouthSideOfTheSky - George C.) -    • Rush - YYZ  (Live In Rio 2002) Remastered HD   Chapter 5: Alex getting his chops back (by @MAP5189) -    • 7/20/2026 "Working Man" Rush--Chicago   Chapter 5: Old La Villa Bending Solo at PinkPop (by @workingman) -    • Rush - La Villa Strangiato at Pinkpop 1979   Chapter 7: Geddy's voice is back (by @Stew, The Deluxe), Spirit of Radio -    • RUSH - The Spirit Of Radio (United Center ...   Chapter 8: New sound with ANika (by @Wacky Swiftie) Red Barchetta -    • Rush - Red Barchetta, at the United Center...   Chapter 8: Anika stick drop (by @Greg Strickland) -    •  Anika Nilles - Rush- Brilliance under pre...   Chapter 9: Fooling around (video by @MAP5189) -    • 7/20/2026 "Working Man" Rush--Chicago   Chapter 10: Anika's guns and high hat lift (video by @MusicNature) -    • Rush  - La Villa Strangiato, Breakdown (3:...   Chapter 11: Anika's best song (video by @Scott Sigman) -    • RUSH superlative "La Villa Strangiato" Uni...   Chapter 12: Geddy's voice is back (video by @The Concert Guide) -    • ‘Closer to the Heart’, up close with RUSH ...   Chapter 14: Loren Gold (by @Loren Gold) -    • The Camera Eye -- RUSH (Loren Gold Piano),...   Chapter 15: Video monitors in Chicago (video by @Stew, The Deluxe) -    • RUSH - The Spirit Of Radio (United Center ...   Chapter 16: The bow (by @MAP5189) -    • 7/20/2026 "Working Man" Rush--Chicago   Chapter 16: Tribute to our brother (by @Rush) - Spirit of Radio -    • Rush - The Spirit Of Radio   More videos to change your reality on YouTube:    • Best Videos   #reaction #music #rush #retro #rock #rockstar #documentary

Rush L.A. first show behind the scenes opening song
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Rush L.A. first show behind the scenes opening song

Reacting To Alex's Lifeson's Favourite Geddy Riff!
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Reacting To Alex's Lifeson's Favourite Geddy Riff!

Rush - 2112 (entire song) - L.A. second show @rushr3o2112
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Rush - 2112 (entire song) - L.A. second show @rushr3o2112

ANIKA RIPS! Gen-Z DRUMMER First Time Reaction to Rush - The Spirit Of Radio (Live at Kia Forum 2026)
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ANIKA RIPS! Gen-Z DRUMMER First Time Reaction to Rush - The Spirit Of Radio (Live at Kia Forum 2026)

Anika Nilles: Getting To Know Rush's New Drummer
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Anika Nilles: Getting To Know Rush's New Drummer

Rush ** FULL SHOW ** Night 1, United Center, Chicago, July 16, 2026
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Rush ** FULL SHOW ** Night 1, United Center, Chicago, July 16, 2026

Rush - Lessons | First Listen
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Rush - Lessons | First Listen

Rush – La Villa Strangiato | The Full Cinematic Fan Experience, Fifty Something tour
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Rush – La Villa Strangiato | The Full Cinematic Fan Experience, Fifty Something tour

Drum Teacher Reacts: Rush - La Villa Strangiato (Anika Nilles LIVE)
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Drum Teacher Reacts: Rush - La Villa Strangiato (Anika Nilles LIVE)

RUSH - SUBDIVISIONS just BROKE our MINDS! We couldn't BELIEVE this, WTF... @AR
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RUSH - SUBDIVISIONS just BROKE our MINDS! We couldn't BELIEVE this, WTF... @AR

Musicians REACT to RUSH: XANADU (June 7 2026 Los Angeles) FIRST SONG AT FIRST SHOW IN 11 YEARS
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Musicians REACT to RUSH: XANADU (June 7 2026 Los Angeles) FIRST SONG AT FIRST SHOW IN 11 YEARS

Rush: La Villa Strangiato - Front Row Live - 50 Something Tour - Fort Worth, TX (7/11/26)
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Rush: La Villa Strangiato - Front Row Live - 50 Something Tour - Fort Worth, TX (7/11/26)

ANIKA = UNREAL?! Gen-Z DRUMMER First Time Reaction to Rush - YYZ (Live at Kia Forum 2026)
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ANIKA = UNREAL?! Gen-Z DRUMMER First Time Reaction to Rush - YYZ (Live at Kia Forum 2026)

Rush Just Created a Fan for Life... | 2112 (First Listen)
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Rush Just Created a Fan for Life... | 2112 (First Listen)

Rush Chicago (Night 2) Full Show 2026 07 18 Chicago United Center 4K Screen Shot
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Rush Chicago (Night 2) Full Show 2026 07 18 Chicago United Center 4K Screen Shot

Anika with Rush is the New Queen of the Drum World | Drum Teacher Reacts
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Anika with Rush is the New Queen of the Drum World | Drum Teacher Reacts

RUSH at the Forum: A Composers  Reaction & Deep Dive into Anika Nilles’ Drumming
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RUSH at the Forum: A Composers Reaction & Deep Dive into Anika Nilles’ Drumming

RUSH R50 2112 FULL SIDE CHICAGO
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RUSH R50 2112 FULL SIDE CHICAGO

RUSH IS BACK! Reacting to TIME STAND STILL and WORKING MAN - Live in LA | The Daily Doug Ep. 1127
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RUSH IS BACK! Reacting to TIME STAND STILL and WORKING MAN - Live in LA | The Daily Doug Ep. 1127

Grammy Member Reacts to Rush's New Drummer — Anika Nilles Nails Tom Sawyer (Live LA 2026)
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Grammy Member Reacts to Rush's New Drummer — Anika Nilles Nails Tom Sawyer (Live LA 2026)