Review of the First RUSH "50 Something" Concert at the Kia Forum - June 7, 2026

This video is a personal review by L.HUNT of the first concert of the Rush "Fifty Something" Tour, held on June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. L.HUNT shares his experience as a longtime fan attending the historic first show of the tour without drummer Neil Peart. Key Highlights: • The New Lineup: The concert featured Anika Nilles on drums, who received significant praise and fan support during her performance (0:48 - 1:05), alongside keyboardist Loren Gold (6:49 - 7:09). • Tributes: The band included touching video tributes to Neil Peart twice throughout the show and honored founding member John Rutsey (1:34 - 2:00, 20:50 - 21:56). • Merchandise & Atmosphere: L.HUNT discusses official tour merchandise he purchased, including "Rush beer," a Signals themed t-shirt, a 2026 Tour hat, and a high-quality (and high-cost) tour program (2:17 - 8:11). • The Concert Experience: The show opened with a video segment, followed by a setlist that included the "A Farewell to Kings" song "Xanadu" (15:51 - 17:04). L.HUNT also describes the powerful atmosphere of the Kia Forum and the band's use of a 2112-themed intermission (28:12 - 28:37). • Ticket Story: L.HUNT recounts the stressful journey of securing last-minute tickets just hours before the show started (10:30 - 12:23). Overall, L.HUNT expresses deep satisfaction with the performance, noting that despite the absence of Neil Peart, it was a powerful and enjoyable start to the band's multi-year tour. ‪@rush‬ ‪@theforum‬ L.HUNT. All rights reserved.