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Rush postpones San Jose show over drummer illness
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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About Anika Nilles
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.
Everything about Anika Nilles →- Occupation
- drummer, composer, music teacher
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Born
- 1983, May 29, 1983
- Website
- https://www.anikanilles.com