Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

Who Is Anika Nilles?

Oct 15, 2025 · 5 min · Episode 181 · 5.0 MBBonus

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When Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush surprised everyone and announced their 2026 celebrating 50 years of Rush’s music, Anika Nilles was named to join them behind the drumkit. This led to lots of Rush fans immediately wondering, who is Anika Nilles? Find out about the powerhouse drummer who landed the gig of a lifetime in this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.

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