Geddy Lee on Possible Rush Reunion: ‘We Could Do That Now’

Geddy Lee, the bassist and frontman for classic rock band Rush, says it's possible he could reunite with guitarist Alex Lifeson for performances in the future.

Lee, speaking to the Washington Post, noted that he and Lifeson had previously considered it out of the question to continue on without their third member and drummer Neil Peart, who died in 2020.

However, in 2022, when the two reunited to play Rush songs at a Taylor Hawkins tribute with guest drummers Danny Carey, Omar Hakim, Dave Grohl and Chad Smith, both musicians reconsidered.

"It had been a taboo subject, and playing those songs again with a third person was the elephant in the room, and that kind of disappeared," he told the outlet.

"It was nice to know that if we decide to go out, Alex and I, whether we went out as part of a new thing, or whether we just wanted to go out and play Rush as Rush, we could do that now."

Lee related that Lifeson is currently recovering from stomach issues, so fans will need to be patient regarding any potential musical plans. "He needs to feel good and feel healthy and strong. And then maybe we have a discussion."

In a separate interview with Long Island Weekly, Lee confirmed that he'd like to not only perform with Lifeson, but also possibly record with him as well.

Relating how he'd recently done work on some unreleased solo material from 2020, and realized "how much fun" it was, he added, "Of course, my lifelong buddy and bandmate Alex and I would like to get back in the studio together and see what might happen."

All of this will have to wait, however, Lee cautioned again. In addition to Lifeson's health issues, Lee is currently busy promoting his upcoming memoir My Effin' Life, set for release Nov. 14. He said he plans on "book touring it until I drop," then enjoying a vacation with his wife.

"I was scheduled up the wazoo with my partners in Rush for over 45 years," he explained. "Now, I have to prioritize other things.”