Jun 9: Aimee Mann

Earlier this week - in the early hours of this morning UK time - Rush took to the stage at the KIA Forum in California, where they had performed their last gig in 2015. 

This was the first of 4 nights here as part of their 50th anniversary tour, and their debut full live performance with drummer Annika Nilles. The show was sold out. Ticket prices were high (though not quite at World Cup levels).

In 1987, Rush had recorded a song with Aimee Mann on backing vocals. I've blogged about both Aimee and the song already. But then something special happened and Aimee (who lives in the area) came out to perform the vocals live with the band.

Two of my favourite musical acts of the last 40 years performing together. I suppose it's too much to ask that she will appear with them at the O2 next March....

Spoilers: Setlist is here. They have apparently rehearsed almost 40 songs, so the setlist will not be the same each time.

Their 2nd show at the Forum is tonight, when we will perhaps see some of the other songs they are performing.

Here's Aimee's Instagram...