During the third stop of Rush's 'Fifty Something Tour' at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, the band delivered a full performance of their beloved 1981 album, *Moving Pictures*.

This marked a significant moment for fans, as the album was played in its entirety at the beginning of the second set.

The show was not without its unexpected moments.

Towards the end of the performance, a technical malfunction caused Geddy Lee's bass to go dead during the overture to “2112.” This led to a brief, unplanned interlude where Alex Lifeson and new touring drummer Anika Nilles continued playing before realizing the issue.

Lee quickly obtained a replacement instrument, and the band resumed the song, reportedly with renewed energy.

This tour marks Rush's first in 52 years without the late Neil Peart, making any potential hiccups understandable.

However, the band's co-founders, both in their 70s, and Nilles, have shown remarkable resilience.

The performance of *Moving Pictures* included the tour debut of “The Camera Eye,” a sprawling track that featured keyboardist Loren Gold adding piano to its opening.

Nilles's mastery of the song's intricacies was noted, as was her subtle refinement in tracks like “Tom Sawyer.”

Aimee Mann also made her third appearance with the band to perform “Time Stand Still.” Mann, who sang on the original studio version in 1987, had not performed the song live with Rush until this tour.

Her increasing excitement on stage and harmonies with Lee have been a highlight, especially given the song's personal connection to Peart, with accompanying video footage from his life adding a poignant layer to the performance.

The band also debuted “New World Man” for the first time since 2002, showcasing Nilles's ability to adapt to different eras of Rush's sound.

Geddy Lee's vocal performance has been a point of interest, with reports indicating his voice is holding up well after an 11-year hiatus from touring.

Lee even took the chorus of “Dreamline” up an octave, signaling renewed vocal confidence.

Alex Lifeson, initially more reserved in earlier shows, appeared to loosen up on the third night, moving more freely on stage and engaging with the audience.