Drummers keep time with a metronome. Metronomes keep time with Neil Peart. Rest in Peace, Professor.

@gregbrown3905

Жыл бұрын

Truth… Gods gift to drummers and music lovers.. R.I.P. Neil..

@chuckshartz2722

Жыл бұрын

And Geddy Lee doesn't drink his coffee... his coffee gets Geddy Lee'd .... I came up with that back when Geddy shared that photo of him with that coffee mug that said something like "DONT FUCK WITH ME UNTIL I HAVE MY COFFEE" That's when I was like " shit... more like coffee gets Geddy Lee'd" 😄

@TheChef470

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that !

@davidrichter9164

Жыл бұрын

I love that Sunlion. That's good.

@jamesmcguire764

27 күн бұрын

Charlie watts was referred to as human metronome by neil

Listening to Chad Smith talk about how genuinely kind and humble Neil was made me tear up

@sherrilaprise2032

Жыл бұрын

Ditto! : ) Hugs! Rock On! God bless Neil Peart!!

@joenicoletti5588

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I had the same reaction.

@petermihacerar1137

Жыл бұрын

Me too, Andrew. Plus he was and still is a kind spirit!

@markstromberg1148

Жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion, Buddy Rich was the greatest drummer ever. In my humble opinion, Neil Peart was the greatest HUMAN (who was also a great drummer) ever. He wrote such timeless things as "Each of us/A cell of awareness - imperfect and incomplete/Genetic blends, with uncertain ends/On a fortune hunt that's far too fleet." Freewill, AND "Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand/Ignorance, and prejudice, and fear walk hand-in-hand." Witch Hunt, AND "All the world's indeed a stage/And we are merely players/Performers and portrayers/Each another's audience outside the guilded cage." Limelight. I rest my case. Best. Human. Period.

@keithdyah

Жыл бұрын

That was amazing.

When I heard of Neil's passing I was driving on 93 North in NH. I had to pull into the breakdown lane and just cry,( I didn't know he was sick). I walked around in a funk for weeks. Neil's words meant so much to me and gave me comfort through some tough times in my youth. The world is a darker place without him......miss you Professor.

@jprsha

Жыл бұрын

I think that we all cried when we heard the sad news. There is still a gaping hole in the music world, because of his passing. There's a huge hole still in my life, not just because of his music but who he was. He was my role model... And I still tear-up when I think about him being gone.

@chuckshartz2722

Жыл бұрын

@@jprsha as far as the world was concerned... Neil was immortal. Everything about him and his presence was larger than life. I don't think there wasn't anything he couldn't do. I remember seeing photos someone took of him outside the amiptheater in the rear parking area doing a complete rebuild on his BMW motor. Neil's the kind of guy who, upon first buying a BMW motorcycle, he probably read the manual front to back and researched maintenence charts and motor schematics in-depth while taking notes along the way, both mental and written ones... that way he could do all his own repairs and maintenance along the way to ensure that they would be done quickly and efficiently... that way he could continue forward to the next show stop. You can just look at him and tell he's a no-nonsense individual who "prepares for the preparation" so to speak, whenever he's about to embark on an adventure, such as a concert tour by motorcycle

@justincamp5716

Жыл бұрын

@@jprsha This is exactly how I've felt about his presence in my life - thank you for articulating it. I sat in my car after work that day when the news broke and cried , and mourned for weeks. Videos like this, and the comments that come below them, still trigger that response. What an amazing person and a gift to humanity.

@jmeakin4

Жыл бұрын

Those who knew of his illness were amazing friends to Neil - keeping it quiet so well, as he wished. This left the rest of humanity unaware of the pending news, resulting in a worldwide "Gasp!" when it hit. He isn't just arguably the greatest drummer of all time (and unarguably among the Top 3), his music was part of the soundtrack to the lives of most of current humanity. Even among non-Rush fans, who hasn't heard Tom Sawyer? It's an anthem that transcends the genre, and many more Rush singles are near that level of worldwide awareness. With so many musicians who were active in that era when music overall seemed to peak now passing away, it does seem that an epic, creative, & wonderful chapter of musical history is closing. Neil's passing is an especially poignant loss that underscores this ending of an era.

@25newrush

Жыл бұрын

I was on the Southeast Expressway leaving Boston listening to Rush, of course, when a co worker who knew I was a Rushhead called me. She asked if I was sitting down and I asked why. She said Neil Peart died. I immediately broke down sobbing like a child for someone I never met but was part of my life for 40+ years. I still well up when I hear certain songs or see videos of Neil. RIP Professor

John Rutsey played the drums on the song "Working Man" and every song on Rush's debut album. Neil was a drumming God. R.I.P. Neil.

@nedscrivner9893

Жыл бұрын

25 seconds in im like? ah dont think so! lol

@luiscarrillo7183

Жыл бұрын

Rutsey es caca

@jswissman702

Жыл бұрын

@@nedscrivner9893 Same!

@cliffordarocho3850

Жыл бұрын

Good catch. I thought the same thing.

@andybroer651

Жыл бұрын

Same

Hearing of Neil's death hit me as if I lost a family member. I'm blown away by how many musicians love & were influenced by him.

@mightyV444

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I cried when I heard the sad news, too.

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

Felt kind of the same way when Jon lord died

@iangarner8857

Жыл бұрын

It was the same for me then my dad died suddenly two weeks after Neil . He was 67 like Neil . The worst double whammy for me ! But what can you do

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

@@iangarner8857 sorry to hear that brother. I'm an old man myself seems like a lot of rock n roll heroes are dying or retiring or not sounding as good live cause of their age obviously. Sad times

@iangarner8857

Жыл бұрын

@@jerrywoods4066 thank you. I was 34 when Neil and my dad died . I'm 37 now. You are right my dad got me into rock from an early age . He wasn't a rush fan per say but listened to a lot of Jethro Tull and ELP . He was a huge Eagles fan and saw them every time they played the UK. He loved Deep Purple and Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake etc . You are right about the older rockers sticking around for too long . I think Rush packed it up just at the right time. I watching the Live in Cleveland show the other night from 2011 and Geddy was starting to have difficulty with his voice. I saw them on the R30 tour and they absolutely superb. I was so shocked when Neil died but Glioblastoma is the worst brain tumor you can get.

I'm a classically trained trumpet player, not a drummer. I've had the privilege of performing with elite classical percussionists, many of whom were also talented jazz and rock drummers, so my ear grew attuned to great drumming. Two drummers I've seen live blew me away with their musicality, rhythmic integrity, and SOUND: Neil and Simon Phillips. I saw Neil on just about every tour since 1987, which I think was Hold Your Fire, and he always put on a show. But what I admired most about Neil was how he constructed the drum parts to fit the song. Unbelievably gifted drummer and drum composer. RIP, Neil. I know more than a few drummers now performing in symphony orchestras who were as inspired by Neil as there are rock drummers who cite his influence. Thanks for the music. Thanks for the memories.

@Deetroiter

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people give a hard time over Hold Your Fire but I still think it’s one of their best albums. Lucky you got to see that tour!

@allanwalli2935

Жыл бұрын

Simon Philips yup! Wonderful feel to his playing.

@jmeakin4

Жыл бұрын

You're correct that 1987 would be the 'Hold Your Fire' tour. I saw them in Memphis from the 8th row that round and had temporary partial hearing loss for 4 days afterwards. It's an underrated album no doubt, the last of my favorites. (I enjoy their whole discography, but prefer their 'Moving Pictures' thru 'Hold Your Fire' timeframe.) That being said, it was the least awesome of the 8 Rush shows I've been fortunate to have seen. My other favorite genre is classical (with a preference for baroque); and note much linkage between the two. Many rock stars got their start in grade school orchestra, i.e. Jimi Hendrix on the viola, with that initial & often continuing influence applied to their rock musicality. Sting recently said that all Western music, including his, really starts with Bach. That yearning for audible perfection is shared by all the greats; but JS Bach and Neil Peart, centuries apart, are among the very highest echelon of the all-time greatest musical talents.

@michaelquattlebaum8745

Жыл бұрын

@@jmeakin4 very well put!!

Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity. RIP PROFESSOR.

Not only was he an amazing drummer,but amazing lyric writer 🥁🥁🥁.

@shanewilson199

Жыл бұрын

So many of his lyrics are relevant now. Witch hunt, alien shore, closer to the heart… they all mean something

@rogercardenas111

Жыл бұрын

@@shanewilson199 and they will do mean something for the years to come. As he once said it was the music soundtrack for many of our lives.👏🤘😷🥁🥁🥁🥁✏️🖋️🖊️📝✍️ The Professor.👨‍🏫

@AL3X1KUS

Жыл бұрын

Professor was ahead of his time almost 50 years ago already.

@rogercardenas111

Жыл бұрын

@@AL3X1KUS how time flies it started with fly by night.

@AL3X1KUS

Жыл бұрын

@@rogercardenas111 Yeah. I remembering watching Rush in Rio DVD with my dad in like 2007 maybe? when i was like 5 or 6 yrs old. We are both drummers and Rush enjoyers.

I remember hearing about his death. I was at work, and I read a headline or tweet or something late in the day, but I couldn't believe it, thinking it was a rumor. On my way home, I called my brother, who is also a huge Rush fan, and his voice did not sound right. That's when I knew for sure. I walked into my home. My wife saw my face and said, "What's wrong?" "Neil Peart.... He passed away." And I started crying on her shoulder. So yes, I did lose a family member who was with me throughout my tween/teen years and adulthood.

This man touched not only drummers but everyone who had experienced him....Truly missed.

@chinatype2bassrocker809

Жыл бұрын

He never touched me.

@paulschisler5594

Жыл бұрын

@@chinatype2bassrocker809 Literally not figuratively Azzhole.

@tapsX3

Жыл бұрын

@@chinatype2bassrocker809 Yes he did. You were to young to remember.

"Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer is Neil Peart" has never been more true.

In 1982 I was twelve years old. my mom asked me if I wanted to take guitar lessons. I said no. I had been watching MTV and I found myself being drawn to the drummers. I told her I wanted to play drums. A week later I was taking drum lessons. In 1983 my teacher told my parents to buy me a drum set, that same year MTV starting showing live Rush concert footage from Exit stage left. I was hypnotized, he was doing the impossible. I went to my next lesson and told my teacher I wanted to play like Neil Peart. He sighed and handed me a jazz chart and said practice this, which i promptly ignored and went home to play along with Exit stage left for the millionth time. I grew up going to the yearly Rush concerts, buying all their albums and practicing for the call from Geddy to fill in for the night. I became aware of other drummers later and my influences fluctuated (I SHOULD HAVE PRACTICED THAT JAZZ CHART, SORRY JOE), but Neil was a huge influence and I am grateful to have been able to grow up watching him.

@rothed16

Жыл бұрын

Ya. He wanted to round you out. Neil most likely loved all types of drumming.

@josepazsays

Жыл бұрын

You told your instructor that you wanted to play like Neil, he did the right thing by asking you to learn Jazz. Neil's influences were that of Big Band, Buddy Rich being a huge influence. However, this is where being a good teacher matters. Your instructor should've explained to you why those were important in your pursuit of one day playing like Neil. Those rudiments are hard.

@musshwins412

Жыл бұрын

@@josepazsays At that time jazz was so foreign to what i was being exposed to. MTV did not show any, lol. I wanted to rock and my teacher wanted me to swing. 35+ years later, i play a four piece bop kit with an 18" bass drum and i pretend i practiced those jazz charts.

@Boethius411

Жыл бұрын

Neil would probably have told you to learn those charts too. Lol but Chad called it. Every rock drummer has or at least should have a Neil phase. Steve Gadd comes after that. Lol

@musshwins412

Жыл бұрын

@@Boethius411 I discovered old Genesis when i was about 18 and could not believe Phil Collins was doing the drumming (I had only known him as a singer). His drumming had a feel and groove that my drumming lacked. So i studied his style and realized he and Neil had almost nothing in common. Rubics cube reset. I was at step one. Where is that jazz chart? Then the internet came out and a waterfall of drummers came pouring out.

As a music teacher that I am for so many years already, I just have something to say, Neil Peart was is and will always be the best of the best drummers of all times period, RUSH FOREVER AND EVER Cabrones, Orale🎼🎼🎵🎵🥁🥁🥁‼️

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

I'll take Ian paice cozy powell Steve Smith Danny sepperine Carl Palmer as well

Man I love Neil and Rush. He inspired me to play drums. He might be physically gone but his legacy will live on forever. RIP Neil.

@necromancer6897

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same brother there music was part of my life

Lars Ulrich and Danny Carey were so moved that their voices changed

@seriousmonkey5654

Жыл бұрын

Ulrich and drums = cringe.

@salvadorestrada1867

Ай бұрын

Lars sounds creepy 😂

@dinfulofsin8525

Ай бұрын

🤣 was wondering why he lowered their voices too ?!

@henningpieterjordan7416

Ай бұрын

The tape Runs slower...thats all...😮😊

@doodlebob3758

Ай бұрын

​@@dinfulofsin8525copyright and all that jazz.

Neil Peart is the greatest rock drummer ever. I was fortunate to see Rush in concert once. Watching him play the drums was nothing short of awesome. RIP Neil 😇

@YedMan01

Жыл бұрын

You are correct Jay, Neil is the greatest rock drummer of all time, and the greatest rock percussionist of all time

@robertboston7872

Жыл бұрын

Seen them 27 times always amazing

@pm2785

Жыл бұрын

He's the greatest drummer period. He can do what everyone else can do. No one can do everything he can do.

@johnwelsh4750

Жыл бұрын

@@YedMan01 Not even Close, Try again a DISTANT 2nd to Carl Palmer The Man the Legend, Ice Back Neil was WEAK & WORTHLESS !

@DallasMavs81

Жыл бұрын

​@@johnwelsh4750lmao you sound dumb

I'm 54, and I have seen a lot of musicians go in my life. The first one that hit home, was John Lennon, my folks are from Liverpool, and when I got home for lunch that day, Grade 7, Christmas around the corner, my mum was in tears. When Peart died it hit me hard, but for some reason, when the CBC announced Gordon Downie's death, I had to pull my truck over to the side of the road. Some musicians like Bowie, George Michael, Prince, etc. are so famous that they are almost too big to really make you feel it. George Harrison dying was hard, but when a Canadian guy you grew up with goes, whose music you have known throughout certain stages of your life...the soundtrack of adolescence or your teens and twenties, it is hard. Those songs were the backdrop for so many things.

I'm a Rush fan from Rush country. The first time I saw them was 1974 in a high school gym in Ottawa Ontario with John Rutsey. I remember thinking that these guys are trying a bit hard to sound like Zep, but thought they rocked pretty hard. It was mostly covers. The next was the 2112 tour with that "new guy". After that, I made a point of seeing every date of their's it was humanly possible to see. I drove through blizzards from remote work sites twice, and then back out after the show (hey, it's a Canuck story). One great Rush memory for me will always be their frequent touring partner Max Webster (which band spawned Kim Mitchell's solo career). There was no better double bill in those days than Rush/ Max Webster. And as for the professor, never met him, but he is my favourite drummer. Saw Rush at least a dozen times, and i have never asked for a refund. Rush On!

@davidyoung8875

Жыл бұрын

Saw Rush and Max Webster twice. Just Awesome. Great drummer.

@stephenwalton8507

Жыл бұрын

@@davidyoung8875 Gary McCracken was a real Powerhouse drummer.

@stephenwalton8507

Жыл бұрын

@@davidyoung8875 one of the coolest Canadian musical collaboration ever was Rush and Max Webster recording one song together ("Battlescar") on Max Webster's final album "Universal Juveniles". It's an awesome barnstormer of a hard rock anthem featuring both bands in their entirety recording straight off the floor. In addition, Max Webster's lyricist Pye Dubois has writing credits on 3 Rush songs including "Tom Sawyer".

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenwalton8507 what was that lead singers name of max Webster ? Kim Simmons was that it

@stephenwalton8507

Жыл бұрын

@@jerrywoods4066 Kim Mitchell, guitar and vox, and wrote much of the music. Had a few solo hits like "Go For a Soda" too.

I was lucky enough to see Neil and Rush in every decade of their touring; 1978, 1981, 1992, 2007 and 2015. They were always a part of my life. I never felt old until Neil died.

The GOAT of all rock drummers. His moniker, "The Professor", was well deserved. He was and is everybody's favorite drummers favorite drummer. RIP Neil. You are sorely missed.

@xStaman

Жыл бұрын

He was the goat until Danny Carey came around....

@paulschisler5594

Жыл бұрын

Oh no xStaman. Carey is not even in the same class as Neil, Moon or Bonham and others!

@jmeakin4

Жыл бұрын

"everybody's favorite drummers' favorite drummer" So very aptly put! 🥁

@xStaman

Жыл бұрын

@@paulschisler5594 But you can't put a coherent argument together as to why..

@paulschisler5594

Жыл бұрын

XStarman. Nobody needs to prove the obvious to people who already know.

We have lost so many great musicians over the past few years but when I heard of Neil's passing I immediately started to cry. I was at work in an office so I went to deal with the news in the nearest bathroom. Rush was such a huge part of my teenage years and the lyrics that Neil wrote really helped me through some of my worst times in life. My life is better because of Rush. I miss you Neil.

My favorite drummer of all time.

First drummer I know of to incorporate orchestral percussion on a rock record. And the complexity of his parts and most of all the lyrics he came up with. It's a different level a trendsetter.

When modern day greats speak of you like a God you are not underrated you are absolutely legendary! This man's passing affected so many people and there is a reason for it.

That was great. Thanks for keeping his memory and message alive. Chad's tribute and Stewart's were the best stories ever.

oh how sad it was to hear he passed. Was lucky enough to meet him twice in ‘78. Such an inspiration to so many young drummers. I got weepy watching this. Would love to hear more about Neil from Stuart Copeland.

It's incredible that when both Neil Peart and later Charlie Watts died both deaths sent shockwaves to the world. And they were absolute gentleman.

Thats what i love about drummers we love each other. And always support each other

The greatest drummer ever and a better human being! R.I.P. Neil!!!

@danzemacabre8899

Жыл бұрын

To meet your hero and finding out he took the time to listen to your music and he not only enjoyed it but starts asking you questions about your technique and creative choices , it would be rare in a lifetime to have that feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment

In the word's of the great Chad Smith god bless Neil peart ❤❤❤❤😎😎👍👍👍

@glennvancleve1410

13 күн бұрын

And he pronounces Neil’s last name wrong, as did Tommy Lee 🙄😒

Awesome tribute! RIP Neil !!!

Neil was a big fan of Stuart Copeland, too.

@BarneyRq1d

Жыл бұрын

He was a fan of Phil Collins as well.

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

@@BarneyRq1d he was a fan of white a few . Keith moon , palmer , Ian paice especially buddy rich

@scottcastro9383

Жыл бұрын

And good friends

Not only was Neil innovate, powerful, revolutionary, and creative in his drumming, he reached a lot of people through his lyrics. I always felt like Neil was speaking to me directly, imparting the wisdom and encouragement of a friend, a brother, a Father, and a philosopher, which he was.

Funny. I’m a bassist and I tried to play every song on 2112. Over and over again. Drove my family nuts. Long live 2112!

Listening to all these sharings just pulls so hard at my heartstrings. He was such a great man but refused to ever let it get to his head. So much we can learn from him, Not just his drumming, but his strength of character.

Rush was, is and forever will be my favorite band! The fact that they continued to make music, without compromising their beliefs. Continued to stay interesting and continued to maintain their friendship for 40+ years is reason enough to admire them. Add to that......the incredible mastery of their instruments and. Well you can figure out the rest! Long live Rush!!!!

@YedMan01

Жыл бұрын

Yes Stephen, Geddy Lee GOAT Bass Player🎸 Neil Peart GOAT Drummer/Percussionist, Alex Lifeson #4 Best Guitarist of all time, Hendrix#1 Page#2, Van Halen #3 Alex Lifeson # four

Neil was always my fave drummer and still is. Thank god I discovered Rush at a young age, what would life be like without them?

@stevedriscoll2539

Жыл бұрын

Very cold and dark 😉

@sherrilaprise2032

Жыл бұрын

I Agree!! Rock On!! : )

@mikelandy830

Жыл бұрын

Aye laddy I have lived . For I lived in the time of RUSH!

Thanks for this. RIP Professor. Always missed never forgotten

I was a fan of rush from 74 when first album came out, we didn’t have all the social media hype you have today, as a fan we only knew they had changed drummers basically when second album came out… From his first song on fly by nite I was sold! His style of drumming was so evident and I was an still am not a musician by any stretch, by I was so hooked on his drum style, the rolling fills, the sounds that came from behind his kit… The man is a legend, and in my mind the best of the best RIP Professor ❤

I had the pleasure of seeing Rush 37 times and I'm a drummer and he will forever be my favorite. I really miss seeing Rush live. RIP Neil.

He was my drumming idol to which influenced my drumming career. I was lucky enough to see him twice along with my son, the next generation of drummers he has also inluenced. Thank you Neil, you will be missed !!

Neil Peart wasn't just one of the best Drummers. He's also one of the greatest Lyricists out there. RIP Neil

Love Neil and Stewart! My 2 favorite drummers but there are many other great ones too, from Bill Bruford to Keith Moon and many in between. May the professor rest in peace.🙏

Always fun to see great drummers meeting greater drummers.

Copeland’s story hit me hard, brings tears to my eyes. I never met Peart, but Rush was my band. I was an awkward, nerdy bookworm. I would never be brash enough for AC-DC. Journey was something for dancing with the girls. Rush was music to think by, which is another way of saying that Neil’s thoughts and imagination became part of my thoughts and imagination. I never met him in person, but it doesn’t matter; he was my dear friend in the way that really weighs on the scale of life.

Neil was a very unique & special percussionist that will forever be viewed as the pinnacle of drummers by peers & fans. RIP Professor

Great vid, I am happy that I was able to see Rush play live. They were so fun to watch and played so well live. They were truly a band for the fans. Thanks for the memories Neil and Geddy and Alex. Neil was such a great ambassador for drumming, he inspired multiple generations and continues to today.

I had waited most of my life to see Rush...and,just by the skin of my teeth,was fortunate enough to catch them,on the final tour. The first show they'd had booked in town sold out in an hour,and,I didn't get my ticket,but,(and,this will show you how good they were to their fans),after that gig,they had 2 more to play,1000 miles away,before a pair of days off. They,and,their crew,gave up one of those days off,to drag the gear back to town,fly in,and,do another gig,for those of us who missed the first show. Much,much respect to The Professor,for being the influence upon millions of players,and,for the excellent technician that he was. 🥁

What an excellent tribute video :) thank you for putting that together 1st rush concert was in 90 presto tour and his drum solo was Epic :) rest in peace Niel. Your music has enhanced my life In so many ways that I can't wait that if I Get the opportunity to visit with you in heaven someday I'll be able to tell you how much your music has meant to me Through so many difficult moments in my life

I've been a drummer and been around music and drums my whole life. Here's my Neil story... Growing up my dad was a drummer. My dad was my first influence to drums. Everytime he played I'd go down in the basement and listen to him play on occasion I'd pick the sticks up and try. I still remember the day I said "This is my thing. I'm gonna be a drummer." My dad had his stereo and music collection right next to his kit and Ive heard so much music by that point but unless I picked it up I didn't know it. I found this 2 disk CD called Rush Chronicals. I remember looking at the back of the song list and laughing at some of the titles. I took disk 2 and put it into the player. Unbeknownst to me, Tom Sawyer was the first track. My whole world filled and from that day I wanted to play that song. That was the day I really started drums. It has a happy ending because its still one of my favorite songs to play to this day along with a multitude of Rush's songs. Neil is and will always be an inspiration to drummers for a long time. RIP Neil

as a High School Sophomore too, Rush 2112 and Neil Peart changed my life forever. This was after my life changed dramatically after attending my first rock concert--YES--with Alan White in the Round.

I think Chad Smith’s story was the most enlightening.

Power, Passion, Precision... The Professor. Peart. One of the most influential musicians of this age.

RIP Neil. You are truly missed Sir.

Working Man was performed by John Rutsey on Rush's first album.

@timmerred5

Жыл бұрын

I was going to mention this, thanks for doing it!

I have been a RUSH nerd my ENTIRE LIFE im 52 and this is one of the nicest best compilations ive seen.. Chads Omage is very touching. Ive Seen them more than 20 X and I have every ticket Stub Still.. Great Vid!!

Man, I was really feeling Chad Smith's story about ditching school to stay home and perfect Neil Peart's Rush drum parts. Sure his folks probably punished him and thought he should be in school, but it turns out he was actually studying for his future career. Hearing Chad talk about how generous Neil was to young drummers who were of course in complete awe of him and thought of him as a God. Neil Peart was to rock drumming what Art Tatum was to the piano. RIP Professor.

Biggest thing I took away from Neil was never stop learning.

I did not know Neil personally but I did get to know the man through his writings. I read all his books, liking his incognito rides on his motorcycle in between his performances. I got to know his passion for people and his respect for those through his assocation and the care he had an old great drummer named Ferddy Gruber. I had an association with Mr. Gruber through another industry and because of that association I got to know the humble man Neil Peart in the third person. Neil cared for Freddy like his was a father figure that could give him drumming wisdom and and technique. Neil stayed close with him, taking care of Freddy until Freddie's passing. He truly had a love for him giving Freddy his place at the memorial Neil provided for an old almost forgotten great drummer. Because of that association I felt that I got to know the man Neil Peart. To hear of Neil's passing really stung my heart because of the great respect I had for him. I will miss you Neil. Thanks for letting me share some of life with you. Sincerely.

@stevedriscoll2539

Жыл бұрын

Amazing. I had heard that Neil was taking lessons from Freddy Gruber, but I never knew he was taking care of Freddy. How like Neil.

I saw Rush during the Hemispheres tour. I played a little game at that concert. At the time I was deeply involved in the Martial arts, I prided myself in my ability to mentally and visually keep pace with the movements of people and animals. And I was good at it. It was part of my advanced reaction training. But my eyes could NOT keep up with the hand movements of the Professor. His speed was stunning.

I remember listening to Exit Stage Left and the Neil Peart drum solo blew my mind. I was telling my childhood friend Benito to listen to the drum solo. It was so musical and awesome. This is back in 9th grade 1981. I’m not sure of the year being 1981 because we saw Rush Moving Pictures tour at the Hollywood Sportatorium and that was Jan 1981. Amazing drummer and there are a number of them like Bonzo, Moon, Copeland, etc.

@eccehomer8182

7 ай бұрын

I’m a guitarist and drum solos usually bore me to tears… except Peart solos… always a highlight of their shows.

Discovered RUSH as a car nerd with Red Barchetta in Moving Pictures, then within a week had acquired all their previous albums and played them all late at night in my bedroom as a teen. Had the good fortune to see them many times and made a habit out of gifting my best man (a RUSH fan) tickets every year they toured as his birthday gift so we'd go together. Even dragged my wife along once 🙂 RIP Neil Peart, you are so missed by so many.

Chad Smith is so bad ass..honest lover of music..great story.

@stevedriscoll2539

Жыл бұрын

What a thoughtful guy and a great drummer also...RHCP's

Neil Peart had a big drum set but what made him special is that he played it all... Many drummers have large drum set but play only 40% or em but Neil played it all constantly...

The greatest rock drummer to ever walk planet earth...Neil Ellwood Peart.

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

Hmm ian paice , cozy powell Steve Smith John Bonham and buddy rich as well

Feel so honored to have seen Rush several times. RIP Professor, you gave me great memories.

When I heard Neil had died I was just in total shock. I just sat totally stunned for awhile. As a drummer myself, I’ve probably seen Rush 20 times and followed Neil’s adventures What’s helped me is having other amazing drummers that Neil praised and listened to. It’s helped fill the void and gives me a sense of closure. My new favorite living drummer is Gavin Harrison. He was one of Neil’s favorite too.

I started listening to Rush at age 13 when my cousin got me into 2112. I've had Rush music in my life ever since. Every live show tour and album release. I'll die listening to Rush.

Chad's stuff is gold. Thank you.

Stewart Copeland has always been one of my favorites. He named a few great drummers that have passed recently and I was horrified that he didn't mention Joey Jordison

@IAmInfinitus208

Жыл бұрын

Stewart loved Joey's playing.

Would love to see Stewart Copeland play "Digital Man" with Geddy and Alex.

My top 3 percussionists of all time are Buddy Rich, Carl Palmer, and Neil Peart. I have seen them all perform. I got to see Rush live in 1993 on the Roll the Bones tour, and in 1994, I got to see Pink Floyd live. Nick Mason is on my Top 10 list. I first heard Neil play in the 70s. What impressed me the most was how clean and precise his rolls were, and I appreciated that all his drums were in tune. I have always liked Ringo Starr, he is always so precise and has a very clean sound. I always liked Willie Cantu (drums)(1964-67), he played with Buck Owens and the Buckeroos. He had a nice quiet sound. Jay Bellerose is really good, he works with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. I always liked Torry Castellano from the Donnas, she plays with a lot of energy.

Neil was undoubtedly my favorite student. When he called me, gushing over my chops, begging to put me "on a Mega-Salary" to teach him my secrets, how could I say No? Helluva guy.

@stevedriscoll2539

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣✌

I was fortunate enough to see RUSH at their second last small venue in 1975 with John Rutsey. I just knew then that RUSH was going to be a band that was going to be around for a long time. In 1976 after Neil joined the band I got to be introduced to the musical genius that he was at the 2112 concert. Nothing against John but Neil elevated the band to a level that only RUSH occupied. The rest as they say is history, his legacy is cemented forever in the music of RUSH. R.I.P Neal, thank you, All the worlds a stage.

The prowess of Neil is and always will be unmatched.

1st time I saw Rush was at the Met Center in Bloomington, MN (now the site of the Mega Mall) when I was in High School. The last time I saw Rush was in Minneapolis the LAST time Rush came to Minnesota (last tour). RIP Professor!

I discovered Rush in 1980 and it changed my life. It was such a huge influence on my musical taste and my drumming. Fortunately I got the chance to be at their Rush in Rio concert as well as at their Time Machine tour, when they played the whole freaking Moving Pictures album front to back.

When I first started playing drums in the early 80’s every other drummer I met where all about NEIL PEART. I knew Rushes songs but always said oh what’s the big deal. Now 40 years later I have grown into knowing very well what the big deal was.

One of the best!

The Chad Smith segment may be the best ten minute interview of a musician I’ve ever seen. The last three were nice to hear also. Thanks for putting them in one place.

I must admit I'm kind of bummed that they didn't include Tim "Herb" Alexander from Primus in this tribute. They've had tours where literally one half of their set is covering Rush songs.

Before I listened to Rush and Neil Peart I didn't know you could play lead on drums...🤟🤟🤟🤟👍👍👍☝☝☝🤙🤙🤙

Changed my life,influenced my Life,I,m now ok with knowing that it will never again happen in my lifetime,and that he will always be in my thoughts Thanks for everything Neil

More than just a drummer neil and the guys in rush were are are good people kind and generous. That is what those close to him will remember

Neil was your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer.

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

Well he was great but that quote goes to quite a few drummers

@Katehowe3010

Жыл бұрын

It's also become an annoying cliche.

@paulbuxton1326

Жыл бұрын

The master 🥢🥢

Always loved the 'Canadian Swing' joke around 9:00

That Chad Smith interview is great

Really great video…. I’m 70 years old born in 1952 as was Neil . just went through the video you guys did a great tribute, my family loves the band and we all miss Neil every day . Saw 40 plus shows … New York is a great place shows Jones Beach amphitheater,Radio City Music Hall,Madison Square Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Barclays theatre Rush was fantastic about coming to these venues never missed a show .. Fan for life ❤

RUSH FOREVER AND EVER the best of the best drummers Neil Peart.

My favorite memory of the rush concerts I saw as a kid was the steel cage surrounding Neil's drum kit that contained everything that Neil needed in cased him and I'll never forget seeing that up on the stage and it was one of the best concerts that I ever saw

My favorite solo is on YYZ “Exit Stage Left”. He’s my biggest influence. Stewart is my second.

Saw rush 10 times. Ist time in 1979 last time in 2011. There will never be anyone like him again. Truly a one off. Rest in peace fella

Thank you for posting this.Well Done!

I saw Rush more 10 times (which is a lightweight as Rush fans go) but they were my favorite band and Neil (the best drummer ever). Its great to see so many musicians speaking to his influence and inspiration on their careers.

Cool compilation of great drummers paying their respect to another great drummer, Neil Peart.

Well said Chad. My Neil Peart geek out was with moving pictures.

BLOWN AWAY. Such great comments. Have seen Rush since 77 and loved every show. A kid from the projects driving his neighbors crazy trying to imitate each move he did. Thanks for the AWESOME memories Neil. REST IN PEACE

Just a note: The song Working Man was not originally recorded by Neil Peart; it was done by Rush's 1st drummer, John Rutsey...

@bloodmoon558

Жыл бұрын

Just a note: I hope someone defecates on your memory. Nobody cares.

I didn't get into Rush until later in life as I was a Police fan first (Stewart was MY #1), but I always held Neil in the highest regard. Rush was too cerebral for my knuckle-dragging brain. Only the "band geeks" and the D&D kids in school listened to Rush religiously. I now know why. R.I.P. to the professor. All my rock heroes are leaving. God must be hosting the ULTIMATE jam session with Neil and EVH leading the charge.

Neil wasn’t a drummer. He was a composer who played drums.