Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush have opened up about maintaining their physical stamina in their seventies and their current stance on making new music, offering fans a rare look into their post-band dynamic. According to interviews with the Toronto Star, Ultimate Classic Rock, and the Toronto Sun, the lifelong bandmates continue to share a close personal bond forged over six decades, though a return to the recording studio remains off the table.
Staying in Stage Shape at Age 70 and Beyond
Maintaining the high-energy performance style that defined Rush for 50 years requires deliberate physical upkeep. According to interviews covered by the Toronto Star, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson approach their seventies with a focus on staying active and conditioned, though they no longer face the grueling physical demands of a full world tour. Lifeson, speaking to Postmedia and reported by the Toronto Sun, noted that he stays active by playing tennis regularly and maintaining an active schedule in his home studio in Toronto.
The duo’s physical resilience has been tested in recent public appearances. Lifeson and Lee stepped out in 2022 to perform at tribute shows dedicated to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, playing alongside guest drummers such as Dave Grohl and Tool’s Danny Carey. More recently, the pair appeared together at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, demonstrating that their musicianship remains sharp more than a decade after Rush wrapped up their final R40 tour in Los Angeles in 2015.
Why Rush Is Not Recording New Music
Despite their continued musical collaboration in informal settings—frequently jamming in the basement of Lee’s Toronto home—the band has made it clear that new Rush material is not in development. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, Rush is not thinking about creating new music. The death of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in January 2020 permanently closed the chapter on the band’s recorded catalog as a definitive 50-year body of work.
Lifeson has channeled his creative output elsewhere, playing in the side project Envy of None alongside bassist Andy Curran, vocalist Maiah Wynne, and guitarist-keyboardist Alfio Annibalini. Drummer Anika Nilles, discussing her perspective on working with the legendary pair, noted in comments reported by Ultimate Guitar that Lee and Lifeson easily could carry arrogance given their legendary status, yet they remain remarkably grounded and collaborative.
Six Decades of Friendship and Mutual Respect
The endurance of Rush ultimately rests on the friendship between Lee and Lifeson, who have known each other for 60 years since their junior high school days in Toronto. According to Lifeson’s interview with Postmedia featured in the Toronto Sun, the two spend hours together away from the spotlight, laughing, discussing world events, and drinking coffee.
“It’s just fun to be with a friend playing,” Lifeson said regarding their casual jam sessions. That foundational camaraderie allowed them to navigate the end of Rush following Peart’s passing and eventually find their spark again purely for the enjoyment of making music together, without the pressure of a commercial touring machine.
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