'70s Rock Legends Named 'The Coolest Band on the Planet' Expand Their U.S. Reunion Tour With New Dates
- Rush has added four new U.S. dates to its 2026 reunion tour, including stops in Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
Rush is giving American fans even more chances to see the legendary rock band back onstage.
The Canadian trio has added four new U.S. dates to its 2026 reunion tour , expanding a comeback that was already shaping up to be one of the year's biggest events for classic-rock fans. The newly announced stops include Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
The shows are part of Rush's "Fifty Something" tour, which marks the band's return to the road after an 11-year absence.
Rush Adds Four More U.S. Shows
The new dates give fans in four additional cities a chance to catch Rush's current lineup live.
The newly announced shows are:
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Houston, Texas
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St. Louis, Missouri
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The additions come as the reunited band continues its 2026 tour, which was initially announced as its first run of live shows in more than a decade.
The band's classic lineup last toured together in 2015, with drummer Neil Peart retiring from touring afterward. Rush's return now features Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson alongside drummer Anika Nilles.
Why Rush Is Still One of Rock's Coolest Bands
Rush has never exactly been the first band that comes to mind when someone says "cool." Progressive rock has often carried a reputation for excessive solos, elaborate concepts, and musicians more interested in technical precision than swagger.
Rush managed to make all of that look pretty damn cool anyway.
In a 2025 feature, Louder's Matt Mills made the case that Rush is "the coolest band on the planet," pointing to the group's early roots in blues rock, its willingness to jam on songs by Cream and Jimi Hendrix, and the comparisons between its debut album and Led Zeppelin.
The band's appeal also stretches far beyond progressive rock. Rush influenced musicians across generations and genres, with members of Metallica, Dream Theater, Tool, Megadeth, and the Smashing Pumpkins among those who have praised the group or cited its influence.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Sep 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
