Who opened for Rush in 2015?

The R40 Live Tour was the final tour by Canadian rock band Rush that commemorated the 40th anniversary of drummer Neil Peart joining the band in July 1974….R40 Live Tour.

Start date	May 8, 2015
End date	August 1, 2015
Legs	1
No. of shows	35
Rush concert chronology

When was the Rush R40 tour?

Celebrating 40 years, Rush and Live Nation confirmed that the R40 LIVE Tour will visit 34 cities throughout North America this summer beginning May 8 in Tulsa, OK and finishing August 1 in Los Angeles, CA.

When was Rush’s last performance?

For a band that had been selling out stadiums for decades, their last outing was no different, with Rush leaving while still as popular as ever. However, that night in Los Angeles on August 15th, 2015, would be their last dance.

Who opened up for Rush on the Roll the Bones tour?

Primus and Candlebox (when Primus cancelled the Rochester, NY event) were the opening act for Rush on this tour, as well as Eric Johnson and Vinnie Moore early on.

Which bands opened for Rush?

The Canadian bands April Wine, Chilliwack, Max Webster, the Pat Travers Band, Streetheart, Payola$, Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, Wrabit, FM, Chalk Circle and Voivod have all served as opening acts for Rush, as have dozens of US and British artists.

What was Rush’s last concert?

Rush closed out its 40th anniversary tour on Saturday night (Aug. 1) at the Forum in Los Angeles, marking the band’s 25th show at the venue and bringing what could be its final tour to a triumphant end (the band has hinted that it may be their last time on the road, though nothing has been made official).

Where was Rush’s last concert?

Lifeson also reflected on RUSH’s final tour, which concluded on August 1, 2015 at the Forum in Los Angeles.

Who does the rap on Rush’s Roll the Bones?

The band considered having an actual rapper perform it. They also thought about having singer Robbie Robertson do it or even comedian John Cleese, but eventually they just went with Geddy Lee and altered his voice with effects. 5.

Who opened for Rush on the Presto tour?

Opening bands on the Presto tour included Mr. Big, Chalk Circle, and Voivod.

What was the best Rush tour?

Rush – Snakes & Arrows Live (2008) An amazing tour and the show at The Gorge ranks tied for #1 as not only the best Rush concert I ever saw but the best concert I ever saw.

What was Rush’s last tour?

the 2015 R40 tour
“Neil [Peart] insisted that [the 2015 R40 tour] was his last gig,” he said. “And you know, Alex [Lifeson] and I would look at each other and go, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, he’s just saying that. ‘ So I think we kind of knew, we should have known, it was the last show.