I honestly did not think this day would ever happen and when I saw the news (from Deuce), I really didn't immediately believe it.

I've been a fan of Anika since she posted her Wild Boy song on YouTube 9 years ago. https://youtu.be/JSmmdxh4KWc?si=UENkE1kXSbI31CEK

She's phenominal and I'm *very* interested to see and hear what she plays on Rush songs. I doubt she'll do the Neil Peart thing (massive kit, tuned percussion, electronics) and she don't really play like Neil in the first place, but I think whatever she does will be very interesting and precise and do the songs justice and The Professor proud.

Neil's daughter is a teenage drummer and think Anika may provid her with massive inspiration and pride. I don't think they could have picked a better fit!

Herb Alexander would've been a great Neil clone but I don't think Geddy Alex wanted that (nor would I).

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Digital Man wrote to All <=-

I honestly did not think this day would ever happen and when I saw the news (from Deuce), I really didn't immediately believe it.

I was excited to hear the news.

I've been a fan of Anika since she posted her Wild Boy song on YouTube
9 years ago. https://youtu.be/JSmmdxh4KWc?si=UENkE1kXSbI31CEK

I'm a new fan now.

She's phenominal and I'm *very* interested to see and hear what she
plays on Rush songs. I doubt she'll do the Neil Peart thing (massive
kit, tuned percussion, electronics) and she don't really play like Neil
in the first place, but I think whatever she does will be very
interesting and precise and do the songs justice and The Professor
proud.

I wouldn't want to hear someone imitating Neil, that wouldn't feel
right. Someone coming in and adding their own sound to songs that we all
have knit into our bones will be interesting.

It reminds me of Jake E. Lee coming in to replace Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's
band. If they'd gotten someone to try and emulate his style, it wouldn't
sound authentic. Lee said in interviews that he almost felt compelled to
avoid the classic licks he knew that were reminiscent of Randy Rhoads'
playing - and Ozzy got a couple of great albums out of it.



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Re: Rush reunion tour, with Anika Nilles on drums and other musicians
By: Digital Man to All on Mon Oct 06 2025 11:38 pm

I honestly did not think this day would ever happen and when I saw the news (from Deuce), I really didn't immediately believe it.

I've been a fan of Anika since she posted her Wild Boy song on YouTube 9 years ago. https://youtu.be/JSmmdxh4KWc?si=UENkE1kXSbI31CEK

I just heard about the Rush reunion this morning. I think it's cool they're going to be touring as Rush again. I hope they might add an event closer to me.. I think it might be fun to fly to Los Angeles to see them, though I'm not sure if I'll actually do that.

Nightfox

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