Guitarist Alex Lifeson has stated hinted that Rush might probably reform with a brand new drummer, stating that that it’s not ‘of their DNA’ to cease.
The band went on hiatus following the demise of drummer Neil Peart again in 2020, but it surely appears just like the pair could also be open to performing underneath the Rush identify as soon as once more, although it’s “tough” to maneuver ahead with Peart having handed.
Bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee had confirmed final month that he’d be open to performing as Rush once more with Lifeson, revealing that it was the Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins tribute concert events – which each he and Lifeson carried out at – that made him think about that the 2 ought to reunite as a band once more.
Lifeson spoke to CBS Information yesterday (3 December) alongside Lee on the subject of Rush in addition to Lee’s new memoir, My Effin’ Lifewhich landed on 14 November this yr.
Talking to the outlet concerning the future, Lee states, “It’s tough to determine what that chapter is with out him [Peart].” When requested whether or not they’d thought-about discovering one other nice drummer to go tour once more, Lee provides, “Have we talked about it? Yeah. It’s not unimaginable, however at this level, I can’t assure it.”
Lifeson, although, has a extra hopeful outlook: “It’s simply not in our DNA to cease,” he says.
Lifeson lately joined Instrument onstage for a efficiency of Jambihowever with an added Rush twist. The guitarist additionally launched his circle of relatives of amplifiers final week in partnership with Mojotone underneath the identify of LERXST.
The preliminary launch consists of the OMEGA amplifier head, CHI amplifier head and combo, and an accompanying vary of matching guitar cupboards. All merchandise have been designed to his specification and are constructed within the USA by Mojotone.
Discover out extra about LERXST by way of Mojotone. My Effin’ Life is out now.
