Rush founders Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee have revealed that they initially had doubts about whether new drummer Anika Nilles would be the right fit for the group and the right musician to succeed the late Neil Peart, after their first rehearsals together. it took days of rehearsals and feedback for her to understand the role she would be filling and then shifted gears. Atlanta welcomes Rush to State Farm Arena November 25th and 27th.