Rush was the last band added to the lineup for this show. According to drummer Neil Peart, they felt somewhat pressured to participate considering it was their hometown, despite the fact they don't do one-off or festival shows due to how he and the other band-members prepare for a concert tour. Neil stated he felt tired in ways he never imagined while rehearsing for the show, and he was amused to see himself later on television looking a whole lot better than he felt when he was on stage.