One question has followed Rush ever since Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced the band’s long-awaited reunion: What would Neil Peart think?
Backstage at the 2026 JUNO Awards, Lee was asked exactly that. While he admitted no one can truly know what his late bandmate would say, his answer reflected both humor and heartfelt respect.
“I think he’d probably say, ‘You guys are idiots,'” Lee joked with a smile, before adding that music has the power to live beyond tragedy. Rather than seeing the reunion as replacing Peart, Lee made it clear the decision is about celebrating the music the three of them created together and honoring his lifelong friend.
For Rush fans, Lee’s response offers reassurance that the reunion comes from a place of love. Every performance is intended as a tribute to Peart’s legacy, ensuring his influence remains at the heart of every song the band plays.
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