Tour Supporting "HOLD YOUR FIRE"

October 29th, 1987 through May 5th, 1988

Overall Tour Attendance: 675,000 (approximate)
Total Dates: 76

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With the era of dedicated warm-up runs officially behind them, the Hold Your Fire Tour saw Rush confidently present a highly polished set list representing the absolute peak of their synthesizer-driven period. Breaking from recent tradition, they kicked off the night with the high-energy burst of "The Big Money," pushing their customary opener "The Spirit of Radio" to the very end of the main set. The performance leaned heavily into their latest album, showcasing intricate new tracks like "Force Ten," "Time Stand Still," and "Mission," keeping the bulk of the show firmly anchored in their 1980s catalog. This tour also marked a notable milestone for Neil Peart, as his legendary mid-show drum solo was officially christened "The Rhythm Method." While the main performance was a testament to their modern, sequenced sound, the band rewarded long-time fans with a classic rock encore, resurrecting "La Villa Strangiato" to play alongside "2112" and the ever-present "In the Mood."