Geddy Lee Hated When Alex Lifeson Initially Likened a RUSH Reunion to a “Tribute Band”
Lee didn't take kindly to Lifeson's comments prior to the band's decision to reunite. Geddy Lee Hated When Alex Lifeson Initially Likened a RUSH Reunion to a “Tribute Band” Spencer Kaufman
In the midst of their current reunion tour, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson had previously dismissed the idea of a reunion, calling it a "top Rush tribute band" in a January 2025 interview with Classic Rock. This comment irked singer-bassist Geddy Lee, who revealed his displeasure in a new Rolling Stone interview. Lee emphasized that they own the songs as much as they did with drummer Neil Peart, who passed away, and their reunion is about being Rush in its best form, not a tribute band.
Lifeson admitted that his tribute band remark may have been an attempt to create a barrier, but ultimately, he accepted that the reunion felt right, describing it as about being Rush in its best form. The ongoing North American "Fifty Something" reunion tour will continue through December, with tickets available.
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