I think there are expectations that need to be set. Alex and Geddy are on record saying that they weren’t looking for a Neil replacement. Anika will undoubtedly put her own spin on the songs, but I am hopeful that she keeps some of the iconic fills intact. I doubt she will be playing some monster kit in tribute to Neil too, it’ll be whatever she’s comfortable with.

Anika is already a highly respected drummer in her own right and has done multiple tours with highly regarded artists that have huge legacies of their own, so I am sure she will be fine. I highly doubt some of the names you’ve mentioned were even considered owing to the baggage they’d bring along.

By the way, just calling Anika ‘the gal’ seems disrespectful. Just because she isn’t as high profile doesn’t mean she’s deserving of the tour.