Rush Adds Keyboardist Loren Gold to 2027 Tour Lineup

The veteran musician has worked with The Who, Chicago, and more

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Rush has announced the addition of keyboardist Loren Gold to their touring lineup for their upcoming 2027 South America and Europe tour dates. Gold is known for his work with The Who, Chicago, and other major rock acts. The band's bassist Geddy Lee praised Gold and the band's new drummer Anika Nilles, saying they've been spending extensive rehearsal time learning around 40 songs to keep the shows evolving.

Why it matters

Rush is one of the most influential and legendary progressive rock bands, and the addition of new members like Gold and Nilles signals an exciting new chapter for the band as they continue touring. Gold's extensive experience working with other iconic rock acts like The Who and Chicago brings additional musical expertise to Rush's live performances.

The details

Loren Gold began playing piano at age 6 and was surrounded by music from a young age, with his family members all playing various instruments. He started his career touring with pop stars like Hilary Duff and Taylor Hicks before transitioning to rock, joining Roger Daltrey's band in 2009 and then becoming a full-time member of The Who in 2012. Gold also joined the band Chicago in 2022 after previously working as a music director for pop acts like Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez.

  • Rush announced their 2027 tour dates and the addition of Loren Gold on February 23, 2026.

The players

Loren Gold

An experienced keyboardist and vocalist who has toured with The Who, Chicago, and other major rock acts.

Geddy Lee

The bassist and vocalist of the legendary progressive rock band Rush.

Alex Lifeson

The guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Rush.

Anika Nilles

The new drummer for Rush, replacing the late Neil Peart.

Roger Daltrey

The lead singer of the iconic rock band The Who.

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What they’re saying

“Both Alex [Lifeson] and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time we're spending with Anika [Nilles] and now Loren, learning around 40 songs which will enable us to keep the shows evolving, playing some different songs on different nights.”

— Geddy Lee (Rush's website)

“Well, the secret's out. Truly honored (and slightly buzzing) to be part of the Rush family. Thank you, Geddy and Alex, for bringing me into the fold (I promise to behave... mostly). It's gonna be one hell of a year! Now, back to work before I get into trouble.”

— Loren Gold (Loren Gold's Instagram)

What’s next

Rush is expected to announce any additional musicians joining the band for their 2027 tour in the coming months.

The takeaway

The addition of experienced keyboardist Loren Gold to Rush's touring lineup signals an exciting new era for the legendary progressive rock band as they continue to evolve their live performances for fans.