Rush Performs “A Farewell to Kings” Live for First Time Since 1979

(L-R) Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform during the opening night of their first American tour in 11 years at The Kia Forum on June 07, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Rush wrapped their four-night stand at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles Saturday by treating fans to a song they haven’t played live in almost 50 years.

According to setlist.fm, toward the end of the second set, Rush surprised the crowd with a performance of “A Farewell to Kings,” the title track from their 1977 album. The song had not been performed live by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson since 1979.

The band once again performed all seven parts of “2112” during the show. They also played the Presto track “The Pass” for the first time since 2013, and Clockwork Angels track “The Anarchist” for the first time since 2015.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this week so effin’ amazing! For embracing Anika and Loren so profoundly,” Rush wrote on Instagram, referencing drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold.

The band also thanked Aimee Mann for joining them all four nights for “Time Stand Still,” which served as a tribute to their late drummer, Neil Peart.

“To you, our fans, your steadfast support is what has made this a reality,” they concluded the post. “We are forever grateful.”

Rush’s Fifty Something tour is the band's first tour since 2015’s R40 Live and their first since the death of Peart in 2020. The tour now heads to Mexico City for performances on June 18 and June 20.

Content for this summary was derived from original reporting by ABC Audio, as featured on 105.7 The Point