Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson addressed fans directly in a video shared on Instagram, explaining what really happened behind the band’s canceled show.
The duo spoke out after the band was forced to postpone their June 24 performance in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena. The postponement was due to travel complications with their gear. Geddy Lee opened the message with a direct apology to fans affected by the delay.
“Hi there from Texas. We are finally here. We want to sincerely apologize from all those people that are inconvenienced by the mishap that happened coming into the country with our gear that caused us to postpone our first show. We feel terrible about that,” Geddy Lee said.
Alex Lifeson also weighed in, acknowledging the frustration while looking ahead to the remaining dates.
“Well, I feel terrible about that. But what can you do? It’s one of those things. Trucks didn’t came here. Eventually, they did. Everything’s set up as you can see and it’s gonna be great. We’re gonna make up on a great last show,” Lifeson said.
Geddy Lee then closed the message by reassuring fans about what lies ahead for the tour.
“So we got four shows. We’re excited about it, and the postponed show. We’re gonna make even less mistakes than we normally do. Anyway, again, heartfelt apologies to all those that came from far and wide to see these shows,” he continued.
The band confirmed that the postponed show will still take place, with four performances remaining on the schedule.
The Fort Worth incident was the result of border-related delays that hit the band’s touring production after a run of shows in Mexico City. The gear trucks were held up crossing back into the United States, making it impossible to have the stage ready in time for the opening night of a planned four-night residency at Dickies Arena.
Ticketholders from the original June 24 date do not need to take any additional steps. Their tickets are valid for the rescheduled July 2 date. Fans who cannot attend the new date are eligible for a full refund. The remaining shows in the residency — June 26, 28, and 30 — were not affected by the delays.
The Fort Worth run is part of Rush’s “Fifty Something” tour, which launched on June 7 in Los Angeles. It marks the band’s first time on the road since August 2015, making it one of the most anticipated rock comebacks in recent memory. The tour also carries significant emotional weight, as it is the first time Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have toured since the death of drummer Neil Peart in January 2020.
With Peart no longer behind the kit, the band brought in drummer Anika Niles to fill the role for the tour. The decision to continue performing under the Rush name without their legendary drummer was not taken lightly. The “Fifty Something” tour represents the duo’s way of honoring the band’s legacy while moving forward.
Despite the rocky start in Fort Worth, the band’s message to fans was clear — they are fully committed to delivering on the remaining shows and making the experience worth the wait.
