# Anika Nilles Wants Rush to Play 'Kid Gloves'

> Anika Nilles, Rush's new drummer, wants to add 'Kid Gloves' to their setlist for the Sphere Las Vegas residency.
- Title: Anika Nilles Wants Rush to Play 'Kid Gloves' · Loudwire
- Summary: Anika Nilles, Rush's new drummer, wants to add 'Kid Gloves' to their setlist for the Sphere Las Vegas residency.
- Keywords: anika nilles, rush, kid gloves, sphere las vegas, elevate from the norm, fifty something tour, grace under pressure, music, Loudwire
- Source: Loudwire — https://loudwire.com/anika-nilles-rush-song-wish-list
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:30:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anika nilles, rush, kid gloves, sphere las vegas, elevate from the norm, fifty something tour, grace under pressure, music
## Anika Nilles Joins Rush
Anika Nilles made her debut with Rush this summer after Neil Peart's death in 2020.
## Rush Reunion Tour
Rush is touring with Nilles under the Fifty Something reunion tour starting November 7, 2026.
## Nilles' Wish List Song
Nilles wants to add 'Kid Gloves' from 1984's Grace Under Pressure to Rush's setlist.
## Kid Gloves History
Rush last played 'Kid Gloves' live in 1984 during the Grace Under Pressure tour.
## Sphere Las Vegas Residency
Rush will perform at Sphere Las Vegas from May 21 to May 30, 2027, as part of the Elevate From the Norm residency.
## Nilles' Excitement for Las Vegas
Nilles has only been to Las Vegas once and is excited to explore the city during the residency.
## Geddy Lee's View on Sphere
Geddy Lee says Sphere is tailor-made for Rush's visual design and a dream come true.

> When I first heard of Sphere, I thought to myself, 'Wow, what a shame that Rush is no longer touring, because this venue sounds tailor made for the kind of visual attitude with which we have always designed our shows'
## Kid Gloves Performance Details
Rush played 'Kid Gloves' in Toronto in September 1984, with the song last appearing in Honolulu in November 1984.
## Key takeaway

Anika Nilles hopes to convince Rush to play 'Kid Gloves' live during their Sphere Las Vegas residency in May 2027.