When Rush announced its Fifty Something tour, fans began to ask one very important question: who could sit behind the drum kit after Neil Peart? Peart, who died in 2020, was Rush’s longtime drummer and lyricist for many years and was extremely beloved by the band’s fans. Now, for Rush’s first tour since 2015, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are returning to the stage with German drummer Anika Nilles joining them for the shows. So, who is Anika Nilles, and how is she qualified to fill Peart’s shoes?
Rush’s official announcement describes her as a German drummer, composer, and producer who has performed as Jeff Beck‘s drummer for more than 60 shows and released four solo albums…