LOS ANGELES—Legendary Canadian rockers Rush launched their massive Fifty Something tour on Sunday night at the Kia Forum. The band played their entire 1976 album ‘2112’ to a rapturous audience. This marked the first time the full ‘2112’ suite had been performed live since the band’s last tour. Rush’s Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist was met with a mix of nostalgia and confusion.
The ‘2112’ Nostalgia Trip
The sold-out crowd roared as Geddy Lee announced, “We’re going to play something new for you tonight.” The band then launched into the iconic opening synthesizer riff of ‘Overture’. Lifelong fans expressed delight at hearing the familiar tracks. “It’s like they wrote it yesterday,” said longtime fan Brenda Periwinkle, president of the Geddy Lee Appreciation Society. “The Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist really captured the spirit of the seventies.” The band reportedly rehearsed the ‘2112’ material extensively.
A Bold Artistic Choice
Alex Lifeson, guitarist for Rush, spoke about the band’s creative process. “We felt ‘2112’ was just misunderstood,” Lifeson stated. “It’s a concept album about the future, and we thought, why not play it in the future?” He added, “This Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist is really a tribute to our younger selves.” The band also performed the entirety of ‘A Farewell to Kings’. Sources close to the band confirmed that all future tour dates would feature the same setlist. This decision was made to streamline production. The band aimed for maximum efficiency on the Fifty Something Tour 2026. More information on the tour can be found at Rush.com.
The band’s commitment to playing only their older material surprised some critics. They had expected new songs or at least a more varied selection. However, the overwhelming fan reaction suggests the band made the right choice. The Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist proves that some things are timeless. The band also played a rousing encore of ‘Tom Sawyer’.
At press time, Neil Peart’s ghost was reportedly seen giving a thumbs-up from the afterlife.
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