Live Jam is where every song played is the live version — where performance is everything, and the spirit of rock lives and breathes on stage. Few bands ever embodied that live ethos quite like Rush, the legendary Canadian trio whose technical brilliance, emotional depth, and boundless creativity reshaped progressive rock forever.
Now, after more than a decade away from the road, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are officially reuniting for a monumental 2026 world tour titled the “Fifty Something” Tour — a celebration of the band’s unmatched legacy and the enduring genius of the late Neil Peart.
This isn’t just a reunion — it’s a resurrection of Rush’s live magic, reimagined for a new generation of fans.
🎸 The Return of Rush: The “Fifty Something” Tour
After years of speculation and near silence, the news dropped like a thunderclap across the rock world. Rush’s surviving members, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, announced their first major tour since 2015 — and the response was instant pandemonium. Within hours of tickets going on sale, shows across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico sold out, prompting the band to double their initial run.
Originally planned as a 12-date tour, the Fifty Something trek now features 23 shows, each one promising a career-spanning setlist, high-concept visuals, and the trademark musicianship that made Rush one of rock’s most respected live acts.
And at the heart of this revival? A new drummer chosen with reverence, precision, and the blessing of Neil Peart’s family.
🥁 A New Beat: Anika Nilles Joins Rush
Stepping into the drum throne once held by the legendary Neil Peart is no small task — but Anika Nilles isn’t just any drummer. The acclaimed German musician has earned international respect for her technical mastery, dynamic live performances, and infectious groove. She’s toured with Jeff Beck, performed on stages across the globe, and built a massive following through her virtuosic YouTube performances.
Her inclusion comes with the full blessing of Peart’s family, who have expressed their support for the tour as a tribute to Neil’s spirit and the music he helped create. For Geddy and Alex, Nilles brings not imitation, but inspiration — a new energy to help them celebrate Rush’s monumental body of work without ever forgetting the man who made so much of it possible.
“Anika doesn’t play like Neil — she plays with the same heart,” Geddy Lee said in a recent interview. “This tour isn’t about replacing him. It’s about honoring what we built together and carrying that energy forward.”
🕊️ Touring Without Neil Peart: A Tribute and a Transformation
This will be the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured as Rush since Peart’s passing in 2020 and their final show together in 2015. For years, both members insisted that a reunion was unlikely, especially given the emotional and creative void Peart left behind.
However, the spark returned in an unexpected moment. During a 2022 tribute concert, Geddy and Alex shared the stage with Paul McCartney, who encouraged them to “play again — because that’s what musicians are born to do.” That conversation, they later admitted, planted the seed that would eventually become Fifty Something.
The name itself is a knowing wink — a nod to the band’s 50+ years together, and to the fans who’ve grown up (and older) alongside them.
🕯️ Celebrating the Legacy of Neil Peart
Every show on the Fifty Something Tour is being billed as a celebration of Rush’s music, their history, and the life of Neil Peart — not as a farewell, but as a continuation. Expect multimedia tributes, archival visuals, and deep cuts that highlight Peart’s influence on the band’s lyrics, sound, and philosophy.
From the thunderous polyrhythms of “Tom Sawyer” to the poetic grandeur of “The Spirit of Radio,” this tour aims to rekindle the fire of a band that refused to compromise — one that always demanded excellence, precision, and emotional truth.
🗓️ 2026 “Fifty Something” Tour Dates
Here’s where the power trio — reborn — will bring their iconic sound to life once again:
June 7: Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
June 9: Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
June 11: Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
June 13: Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
June 18: Palacio de los Deportes – Mexico City, Mexico
June 24: Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX
June 26: Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX
July 16: United Center – Chicago, IL
July 18: United Center – Chicago, IL
July 28: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
July 30: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
August 1: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
August 3: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
August 7: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON
August 9: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON
September 17: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH
September 19: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH
(Bold indicates newly added shows due to overwhelming demand.)
🎶 What to Expect on Stage
While no official setlist has been revealed, insiders have hinted at a performance structure that blends Rush’s most celebrated live staples with deep album cuts and possible reimaginings. Expect epics like “2112,” “YYZ,” and “La Villa Strangiato” alongside rare gems that haven’t seen the stage in decades.
Fans can also anticipate extended instrumentals and improvisational sections — a nod to Rush’s early days when every concert was its own unique journey. With Anika Nilles on drums, those moments will take on new life, offering both nostalgia and surprise.
🔥 The Return of True Live Rock
For Live Jam, this announcement hits close to home. Rush was, and remains, one of the most thrilling live bands to ever step on a stage. Their precision was unmatched, their musicianship untouchable, and their chemistry pure alchemy.
The Fifty Something Tour isn’t just another reunion — it’s a statement that live rock still matters, that artistry and authenticity can still fill arenas, and that music made with purpose will always find its way back to the stage.
So whether you’re a lifelong Rush fan or discovering their brilliance for the first time, this is your chance to witness history — the next chapter in one of rock’s most legendary stories.
Live Jam: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Still Burns — Even Without a Reunion
Live Jam is where every song played is the live version — the raw, untamed, and thunderous sound that defined rock’s greatest era. And when it comes to live energy, few bands in history have captured that lightning in a bottle quite like Led Zeppelin. From the fiery crescendos of “Dazed and Confused” to the sprawling improvisations of “No Quarter,” Zeppelin’s live performances didn’t just replicate their studio work — they reinvented it.
That’s what Live Jam celebrates every day: real musicians playing real music, live and unfiltered. And tonight, we’re turning up the amps for a full-throttle ride through Zeppelin’s history on Get the Led Out Live, the ultimate radio experience for classic rock purists and live-music devotees alike.
🎸 Get the Led Out Live — Three Hours of Pure Zeppelin Energy
Every Wednesday night at 10 PM, Get the Led Out Live takes over the airwaves for three straight hours of nothing but live Led Zeppelin. We’re talking the best performances from the most legendary concerts in the band’s history — from the electric chaos of Madison Square Garden in 1973 to the triumphant, blues-drenched magic of Earls Court in 1975.
This isn’t your typical “greatest hits” show. Every version you’ll hear was captured on stage, drenched in feedback, sweat, and passion — exactly how Zeppelin intended. No overdubs, no polish — just the real sound of rock’s most explosive band in their prime.
So grab your headphones, crank the volume, and get ready for three hours of pure, live Zeppelin — only on Get the Led Out Live, where the music always plays loud, long, and live.
🕊️ Led Zeppelin Today: No Reunion, But the Legacy Lives On
Despite decades of rumors, quiet meetings, and hopeful speculation, there are no plans for a Led Zeppelin reunion or new studio album. And maybe that’s how it should be. The surviving members — Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones — have each chosen their own artistic paths, keeping the Zeppelin spirit alive in fresh, inspiring ways.
Let’s dive into where each of these legends stands today.
🌹 Robert Plant — Still Breaking New Ground with Saving Grace
Robert Plant, the golden god himself, continues to defy expectations. On September 26, 2025, he released a brand-new studio album with his acclaimed group, Saving Grace. The album has been praised for its atmospheric blend of roots rock, Celtic influences, and that unmistakable Plant mystique — soulful, earthy, and beautifully restless.
Plant and his band are currently touring across North America and the UK throughout autumn 2025, bringing these new songs to life on stage with the same spirit of exploration that made Zeppelin’s concerts legendary. And in March 2026, Plant and Saving Grace are set to appear at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, a performance that promises to be a highlight of the year for fans of genre-bending, live artistry.
Plant remains a living embodiment of musical evolution — never content to look backward, always chasing the next sound.
⚡ Jimmy Page — Guardian of the Zeppelin Flame
Jimmy Page, the architect behind Zeppelin’s sonic empire, continues to protect and preserve the band’s legacy with precision and pride. In 2025, Page personally oversaw the 50th Anniversary Edition of Physical Graffiti — a deluxe vinyl set meticulously remastered to honor one of rock’s most celebrated double albums.
Beyond his archival work, Page remains an active voice in the rock community. Earlier this month, he paid tribute to Chris Dreja, his late bandmate from The Yardbirds, honoring their shared legacy in shaping British rock. He also praised singer-songwriter Roy Harper for a recent performance, showing that his passion for music — both old and new — burns as bright as ever.
While Page may not be returning to the stage anytime soon, his hands-on approach to Zeppelin’s catalog ensures that every note, every riff, and every moment of their recorded history remains preserved for generations to come.
🎻 John Paul Jones — A Musical Craftsman in a Class of His Own
Often the quiet genius of Led Zeppelin, John Paul Jones continues to chart his own course in the worlds of classical and experimental music. His next major project — a song cycle composed for the renowned opera singer Dame Sarah Connolly — will premiere in London on January 8, 2026.
Jones revealed during a podcast interview in July 2025 that the piece draws inspiration from poems he personally selected, continuing his lifelong fascination with blending rock’s emotional power with classical sophistication. This project further proves that Jones’s creativity knows no boundaries, constantly bridging the gap between rock history and modern composition.
💿 The Zeppelin Catalog: Still Growing, Still Revered
Even without new studio material, the Led Zeppelin catalog continues to expand through carefully curated releases that highlight the band’s unmatched live power and historic reach.
In September 2025, fans were treated to a new live EP featuring four unreleased performances from 1975 and 1979, capturing the band at two distinct creative peaks — from the epic grandeur of Physical Graffiti to the raw energy of In Through the Out Door.
And for collectors and vinyl purists, Record Store Day’s Black Friday (November 28, 2025) will feature a replica of the original 1975 UK promotional 7″ single for “Trampled Under Foot.” It’s a must-have piece of Zeppelin history — a nod to the band’s funkier side and one of their most infectious grooves.
🎶 Why Led Zeppelin’s Live Legacy Still Matters
In an era when most rock bands fade into nostalgia, Led Zeppelin’s live legacy remains untouchable. Their concerts were explosions of creativity — spontaneous, fearless, and often transcendent. Songs could stretch from five minutes to twenty, solos could evolve mid-performance, and every night brought a different kind of magic.
That’s exactly what Live Jam and Get the Led Out Live celebrate — the art of performance, not perfection. Zeppelin didn’t just play songs; they rebuilt them in real time. Every riff, every drum fill, every moment of feedback told a story that couldn’t exist anywhere but on stage.
🔥 The Music Plays On
So while there may never be another Led Zeppelin reunion, their music continues to thunder across airwaves, playlists, and stages around the world. From Robert Plant’s continued evolution to Jimmy Page’s archival devotion and John Paul Jones’s classical innovation — the Zeppelin legacy remains alive, electric, and deeply influential.
And every Wednesday night at 10 PM, Live Jam’s Get the Led Out Live brings that spirit roaring back for three hours of unfiltered, pure live Zeppelin.
Because here on Live Jam, and on stages across the world in 2026, every song played is the live version.
