Anika Nilles
Anika Nilles has joined Rush as the new drummer following Neil Peart's passing, making her debut at Madison Square Garden and performing the iconic 'Tom Sawyer' fill despite a lost drumstick. She has received praise from bandmates, industry figures, and Peart's widow, while also launching a signature snare drum with TAMA. Nilles has adapted Peart's complex drum parts and earned acclaim for her technical skill and stage presence.
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