Rush postponed its San Jose concert after drummer Anika Nilles’s flu symptoms worsened; the show is rescheduled for Dec. 6, and tickets will be honored. Guitarist Alex Lifeson apologized and said the band hopes Nilles will recover in time to continue the tour.

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Rush postpones San Jose show over drummer illness

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Anika Nilles is a German drummer, composer, and musical educator. She launched her career on YouTube during the early 2010s, and has released three full-length albums to date, all with the backing band Nevell: Pikalar (2017), For a Colorful Soul (2020) and False Truth (2025). On 6 October 2025, Nilles was announced as the touring drummer for Rush's 2026 reunion tour.

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