Beloved ’70s rock band, Rush, just announced an addition to the band’s lineup in advance of their 50th anniversary tour.

Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced that keyboardist and vocalist Loren Gold will be going on the road with them for their 2026-2027 Fifty Something Tour. Gold, an accomplished musician and performer, as toured with The Who, Roger Daltry, and Chicago, among other major acts.

Gold is the only the latest addition to Rush’s touring lineup, which also includes drummer Anika Nilles, who is set to take on the impressive task of playing in place of the band’s late drummer, the legendary Neil Peart.

“We have hired a keyboard player who’s going to be coming on the road with us,” Geddy told Planet Rock. “His name is Loren Gold. […] He’s a real veteran. So we’re excited to bring him on board and our first rehearsal with him starts very soon.”

Rush was formed in 1968, but its three most well-known members, Lee, Lifeson, and Peart, did not officially join forces in 1974. The quickly became one of the most influential bands in progressive rock, building a loyal following through early albums like 2112 and Moving Pictures.

Drummer Neil Peart became a cornerstone of the band, a unique talent known for his complex and physically demanding drumming style. He also wrote the majority of the band’s lyrics, but it was his epic drum solos that distinguish him from other live musicians. Peart died in 2020 after a battle with glioblastoma, leaving a gaping hole in the band and in the hearts of fans.

“The last time I saw [Peart] he wanted to tell me how proud he was of the music we have done together,” Lee said in 2023. “He went on to talk about these songs and what they meant to him and he thought it was very important for me to know that, that our life as a rhythm section together was important to him. So I thought that was beautiful.”

For a while, Rush’s future was uncertain, but over time, Lee and Lifeson found the desire and path forward to touring with the additions of Gold and Nilles. While no one can replace Peart, the band’s 50th anniversary is one worth celebrating, and it’s hard to imagine a better way than large, loud, live shows.

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This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.