Neil Peart's Ultimate Drum Solo | Letterman

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The Rush drummer blows the roof off the dump during Drum Solo Week.
(From "Late Show," air date: 6/9/11)
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  • @dpall38
    @dpall38 Жыл бұрын

    The day before this took place I was stuck in a construction zone on historic Highway 6 in Pennsylvania, the longest 2 lane highway in PA. I was stopped at the flag man and it was hotter than a five dollar pistol. I was looking at the biker stopped in the opposite direction. He was riding a decked out BMW bike. Because of the heat the rider removed his helmet and wiped the sweat from his brow. He was wearing the signature Neil Peart African hat. I said to myself look at this Neil wannabe. As I proceeded past him and got a closer look I was certain it was him. All I could do was nod and smile in what had to be total amazement . He, seeing me in disbelief, made eye contact and nodded. The next evening I saw him on letterman and figured he was riding his bike to the show in New York City. RIP Neil.

  • @007stopjockin

    @007stopjockin

    Жыл бұрын

    WOW! That is one cool AF story! I was just on a route 6 trip in July. Fun times! I loved Rush growing up. Had the double bass Tama set in the basement, doing the whole basement/garage band thing LOL. Practicing with the headphones on trying to deconstruct Neil's fills the best I could. RIP Mr. Peart. 007

  • @mostamused2797

    @mostamused2797

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mrcapitalist2285

    @mrcapitalist2285

    Жыл бұрын

    Neil was an atheist, so he's not in Heaven!

  • @dpall38

    @dpall38

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrcapitalist2285 Poetic license then.

  • @ROOKTABULA

    @ROOKTABULA

    Жыл бұрын

    Neil like me, realized _heaven_ is a fiction so I assure you, sadly, he's not anywhere.

  • @rorshakks
    @rorshakks9 ай бұрын

    He deserved to be the finale, he deserved to have his last name pronounced correctly and he deserved to be on the great Letterman show.

  • @FP194

    @FP194

    3 ай бұрын

    That is how you pronounce his name 🙄

  • @rorshakks

    @rorshakks

    3 ай бұрын

    I know; that's why I said it. The two other points were positive and since the name comment is part of the whole, it's also to be understood as positive.@@FP194

  • @gmancolo

    @gmancolo

    3 ай бұрын

    Letterman was not great.

  • @user-mn3tf7gj6g

    @user-mn3tf7gj6g

    13 күн бұрын

    Yes he does. But this is not virtuoso level & Rush weren’t a virtuoso band. Think Ginger Baker. Buddy Rich They were virtuosos in virtuoso bands. Santana’s kit drummer was and is in another league as well.

  • @rorshakks

    @rorshakks

    10 күн бұрын

    @@user-mn3tf7gj6g I beg to differ. Look up the definition of virtuoso.

  • @tab89
    @tab89 Жыл бұрын

    Letterman, one of the few dudes who took the time to learn how to pronounce his last name correctly!

  • @stevelennox8575

    @stevelennox8575

    Жыл бұрын

    Almost as bad as labelling the Professor as a "drummer"

  • @nupreznz

    @nupreznz

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy letterman showed me the right way. Feel the same way about Björk (pronounced Byerk), or Maya Angelou (Angeloh). People always confused my name as Jamal even tho it's spelled Jamil. Some would still call me Jamal after reading the way mine is spelled.

  • @c.a.t.732

    @c.a.t.732

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nupreznz My first name is Craig, and I have friends I've known thirty years who still call me Greg.

  • @susankay497

    @susankay497

    7 ай бұрын

    @@c.a.t.732 🤣

  • @Sam-qv5pv
    @Sam-qv5pv9 ай бұрын

    He was not only a great drummer and lyricist he was a writer and phenomenon .

  • @jeffknott2771
    @jeffknott27717 ай бұрын

    A true legend. Sorely missed.

  • @GeorgeCilley
    @GeorgeCilley Жыл бұрын

    The pinnacle of Drum Solo Week.

  • @fablenewsnetwork7223

    @fablenewsnetwork7223

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 🥁🥁🥁

  • @b.p.879

    @b.p.879

    Жыл бұрын

    You guys should broaden your horizons and checkout Billy Cobham's solos. This stuff that Peart did in his later years is the most basic and easiest to copy. Peart really shines in the earlier Rush albums, and these solos he does are just not that impressive to me compared to the songs he plays on with Rush.

  • @thomassanchez8956

    @thomassanchez8956

    Жыл бұрын

    Where was Carl Palmer

  • @mikepants35

    @mikepants35

    Жыл бұрын

    Let's not....Rush to judgment. Alright, bye.

  • @thomassanchez8956

    @thomassanchez8956

    Жыл бұрын

    Have u ever seen a Carl Palmer solo🤔

  • @gm9162
    @gm91627 ай бұрын

    Neil Peart was one the greatest drummers ever. Unbelievable talent.

  • @drb739

    @drb739

    5 ай бұрын

    Not ONE OF, but THE greatest to do it🧐

  • @supertrucker99

    @supertrucker99

    4 ай бұрын

    Espariandio...go see

  • @pundemi

    @pundemi

    3 ай бұрын

    @@supertrucker99 estepario is nothing compared to them and never forget John Bonham

  • @daveo226

    @daveo226

    3 ай бұрын

    Legend 👍

  • @Septicshites

    @Septicshites

    3 ай бұрын

    imo hes is #1 and nick menza is #2

  • @jcjammer8972
    @jcjammer8972 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t take your eyes off him when you see Rush live. Profoundly missed. 😢

  • @jamescooley7849

    @jamescooley7849

    Жыл бұрын

    Saw him live also, none better!

  • @raytrujillo6791

    @raytrujillo6791

    Жыл бұрын

    😅greatest drummer of all time😊

  • @eddyvideostar

    @eddyvideostar

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@SPEEDYNEWS1: From the old school. Carl Palmer, Mason, White, and -- believe it or not -- Phil Collins! He has the most mindboggling, interesting career in the industry: from the "back seat" percussionist for the up-and-coming Genesis -- to -- *just himself* -- packing stadiums and rocketing to the top of the pop music Billboard charts.

  • @eddyvideostar

    @eddyvideostar

    7 ай бұрын

    @@SPEEDYNEWS1: ​From the old school: Carl Palmer, Mason, White, and -- believe it or not -- Phil Collins! He has the most mindboggling, interesting career in the industry: from the "back seat" percussionist for the up-and-coming Genesis -- to -- *just himself* -- packing stadiums and rocketing to the top of the pop music Billboard charts.

  • @thebob01

    @thebob01

    5 ай бұрын

    Indeed. I'm glad I had the pleasure of watching him and RUSH perform many times. Hew is definitely missed. R.I.P. Professor.

  • @Philsy1971
    @Philsy1971 Жыл бұрын

    I saw Rush multiple times in three different provinces. Amazing each time. Neil made me and the rest of Canada proud.

  • @shade421

    @shade421

    Жыл бұрын

    I would be as well

  • @Michaelobama184

    @Michaelobama184

    Жыл бұрын

    I never got a chance to see them. But Neil Peart was the reason why I started playing drums.

  • @aelechko

    @aelechko

    Жыл бұрын

    I played shows with you Phil back in the mid 2000s haha crazy

  • @Philsy1971

    @Philsy1971

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aelechko nope, not me.

  • @aelechko

    @aelechko

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Philsy1971 my bad fella, have a great day.

  • @229BlackHat
    @229BlackHat Жыл бұрын

    Cant have a segment called Drum Solo Week without him. RIP Professor

  • @paulquaife7974

    @paulquaife7974

    Жыл бұрын

    And you also can't have him come on anywhere but last, who would want to follow that!

  • @229BlackHat

    @229BlackHat

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulquaife7974 exaaaactly

  • @tommyt1971
    @tommyt1971 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen Neil and Rush perform 3 times live, all in the 90s. His solos weren’t just solos, they were concerts within a concert. And all 3 shows were incredible.

  • @jonrhythm3686

    @jonrhythm3686

    4 ай бұрын

    100%

  • @maeganbyerley
    @maeganbyerley9 ай бұрын

    I always loved how Neil would end his solos with the jazzy stuff. R.I.P Neil you're definitely never forgotten in my house.

  • @swish6282

    @swish6282

    6 ай бұрын

    NOT EVEN MY HOUSE TKS

  • @user-ln1cx3iv4s

    @user-ln1cx3iv4s

    5 ай бұрын

    He's for sure missed in my house. we love him and jam to him and Rush regularly. Thanks .

  • @TheBeiderbecke
    @TheBeiderbecke Жыл бұрын

    RIP professor. I've been into you since the age of 11. You are the vessel that got me into so many aspects of music and philosophy.

  • @Michaelobama184

    @Michaelobama184

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you seen his Tutorial. It was originally on VHS. Pretty informative

  • @jman4531

    @jman4531

    Жыл бұрын

    It's also amazing that the Professor still would take lessons from others

  • @abinashmishra329

    @abinashmishra329

    3 ай бұрын

    If Neil was a professor, where did he teach? Does Canada have any famous music universities like Juilliard or Berklee in the USA?

  • @mostamused2797
    @mostamused2797 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, "Letterman" for putting this up. Wonderful to be able to see this again. This vid helps explain why so many professional drummers pay honor to Neil and credit him with the inspiration to become drummers themselves. What a RUSH!

  • @stevecullison894

    @stevecullison894

    Жыл бұрын

    Still would have been nice if David Letterman had researched enough to pronounce his name right Neil "Pierce" Peart..

  • @richardparlier3283

    @richardparlier3283

    Жыл бұрын

    The pronunciation is correct!!! Thanks Dave for finally getting it right!!!🎉 ❤ you both!!! Rip ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ✌

  • @roballen6449

    @roballen6449

    7 ай бұрын

    ​ @stevecullison894 Dave had it right.

  • @eddyvideostar

    @eddyvideostar

    7 ай бұрын

    @@stevecullison894: Dear Steve: I agree, but it's ironic; though, his name should be easily pronounceable being on his Letterman's artist roster and Rush's album cover.

  • @stevecullison894

    @stevecullison894

    7 ай бұрын

    I have an idea for those that buy into the pronunciation change how about start correcting folks on how we've all had it wrong for the last 50 years... 😂

  • @thewatcher5271
    @thewatcher52717 ай бұрын

    Not Only One Of The Greatest Drummers But Also One Of The Greatest Lyricists! Thank You.

  • @brianeisner492
    @brianeisner492 Жыл бұрын

    Never be another one like him. Was privileged to see Rush 5 times. RIP Neil.

  • @yellownote8977
    @yellownote897711 ай бұрын

    I've been playing drums since I was 7. I'M 15 now, and I'm still working my way up. This man gives me motivation to keep going 💪🏽

  • @marksienicki1253

    @marksienicki1253

    7 ай бұрын

    Get 'em dog! Chase your dream.

  • @frozerekmeyata4091

    @frozerekmeyata4091

    5 ай бұрын

    It's a lot of practice and hard work, and as you can tell Peart put in a LOT of work, this type of stuff just doesn't come overnight, but don't give up, someday you could be in a major band.

  • @crew-dog2668

    @crew-dog2668

    3 ай бұрын

    Keep your dreams alive! Go get um tiger!

  • @trepaning

    @trepaning

    3 ай бұрын

    I have been playing drums since I was 11 and I am 55, it never gets boring.

  • @charlie-obrien

    @charlie-obrien

    3 ай бұрын

    Nobody works harder in a band than the player, who's hitting those skins. I know because I play bass and guitar that without that elemental driving beat, 90% of songs go nowhere. Whatever you do in life, give it your all and work so hard at it, that you make it look easy.

  • @AaronRaynerKASR
    @AaronRaynerKASR Жыл бұрын

    I legit get teary eyed watching his amazing live performances - feeling comradery knowing how many other people's lives this man has touched.

  • @eddyvideostar

    @eddyvideostar

    7 ай бұрын

    Arron: This is true: Great drummer.

  • @patrickherron1968
    @patrickherron1968 Жыл бұрын

    This guy guided me through childhood. I wasn't the only one. Sorely missed.

  • @jamesfleming9714
    @jamesfleming9714 Жыл бұрын

    Neil was not "one of the greatest", he WAS the greatest. I truly miss his lyrics and the amazing energy he brought to every Rush show I attended.

  • @nicolast.davinci1561

    @nicolast.davinci1561

    Жыл бұрын

    @Mick Burns apparently, you did not watch the entire video. Peart can really swing 3:40.

  • @bp6837

    @bp6837

    Жыл бұрын

    No he wasnt

  • @dana52484

    @dana52484

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry but no, not even close.

  • @MaRINoL

    @MaRINoL

    Жыл бұрын

    Daney Carey is better. You are wrong.

  • @bp6837

    @bp6837

    Жыл бұрын

    Matt sorum is better

  • @BUNKERJR53
    @BUNKERJR53 Жыл бұрын

    Rest in Peace Neil. Your were the greatest rock drummer to walk the face of the earth. Now you are still playing from above. You will never be forgotten and are truly missed.

  • @justchillin6599

    @justchillin6599

    Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

  • @michaelmartinez3674

    @michaelmartinez3674

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw Rush for the last time during their Test For Echo tour and that was the first time I had seen Neil's drum set RISE UP and rotate while he was playing at the same time. The crowd became louder as a result. That in itself had impressed my then girlfriend to become a Rush fan "for life."

  • @Steno316

    @Steno316

    Жыл бұрын

    Bonham still gets the nod over him imo

  • @mapexzildjian6361

    @mapexzildjian6361

    Жыл бұрын

    He's in the top 20, of great drummers. but there is no such thing as the best. Just different styles, ideas and abilities.

  • @drb739

    @drb739

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@Steno316john is number 3 after carey of tool...

  • @edwardestes8038
    @edwardestes8038 Жыл бұрын

    I have about 30 real pictures of Rush playing at Comisky Park (White Sox) in Chicago in 1982.Foghat was also there that Saturday.I had 3 pictures blown up to 8 x 10s and nEil was sporting his Mullet and mustache look .Playing his Slingerland double kick black kit.Also Geddy and Alex sporting their double neck S G and Rickenbacher guitars.They greet me every time i enter my mud room in my home.I was lucky to see them a few times in my 64 years on this earth. RIP Neil

  • @krenwregget7667
    @krenwregget7667 Жыл бұрын

    arguably the most influential drummer in the history of music. RIP.

  • @ariescustom

    @ariescustom

    Жыл бұрын

    *laughs in bonham*

  • @villainousappetite8841

    @villainousappetite8841

    Жыл бұрын

    John Bonham is the most influential. Peart was influenced by Bonham

  • @Newworldman66

    @Newworldman66

    11 ай бұрын

    @@villainousappetite8841 Peart was a big fan of The Who, so far more likely that he was influenced by Keith Moon. Peart has far exceeded Bonham in the influential stakes.

  • @villainousappetite8841

    @villainousappetite8841

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Newworldman66 only in his dreams

  • @RV-ik2gy

    @RV-ik2gy

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@ariescustomyou spelled ginger Baker wrong

  • @michaelpayson3687
    @michaelpayson36877 ай бұрын

    The greatest drummer/percussionist ever. The GOAT!

  • @weeniehutjunior
    @weeniehutjunior Жыл бұрын

    So great to see the Professor in his drums again. I miss him.....toward the end my vision was blurred from tears. RIP Neil. 😭

  • @glennvogt1194

    @glennvogt1194

    Жыл бұрын

    I think we all miss him.

  • @thebob01

    @thebob01

    5 ай бұрын

    It's still hard to believe that he's no longer with us, but his music will live on forever.

  • @stevesmodelbuilds5473
    @stevesmodelbuilds5473 Жыл бұрын

    Peart was not only a brilliant drummer, he was the principal lyricist for RUSH. An extraordinary talent, from my hometown of Toronto. And he got good and jazzy for this gig. I would have loved to have seen him play with Kruppa and Rich.

  • @jelt110
    @jelt110 Жыл бұрын

    Never been a drum solo fan, but being able to see and hear Neil alone is pretty awesome.

  • @Rael64

    @Rael64

    Жыл бұрын

    He and Carl Palmer. And if you've never seen Palmer and he's in your area, see him (touring in his 70s! go, man, go!).

  • @dme1016

    @dme1016

    Жыл бұрын

    Drum solos are great, but not when this many are used. It's too much. 4 toms, bass, snare, high-hat, & 3 cymbals...and a good drummer, make for better....more organic, solos. All this stuff is just too much.

  • @Blazzinn29

    @Blazzinn29

    9 ай бұрын

    @@dme1016a better drummer? Do you know who Peart is lol?

  • @dme1016

    @dme1016

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Blazzinn29 It doesn't matter. I wasn't comparing drummers in my statement. You obviously don't get my drift....

  • @kylekerwin4993
    @kylekerwin4993Ай бұрын

    Neil playing on his playground. No one will every outmatch his ability to play to his ability and skill level. Only John Bonham and Neil hold the reigns of being the best there ever was. Rest In Peace.

  • @boarhog1979
    @boarhog1979 Жыл бұрын

    This is why they called him the Professor. He studied and learned all throughout his career, still taking lessons if you can imagine he needed lessons

  • @fdrstan
    @fdrstan Жыл бұрын

    All the greatest drummers I’ve ever met worship this man. Easy to see why.

  • @chrissheahon2982
    @chrissheahon2982 Жыл бұрын

    I was in the audience that fateful evening and got to go for a ride in Neil's time machine!! I've just arrived in present day to leave this KZread comment. 10+ years have passed since this performance but for me it was a mere blink of the eyes. Truly a magnificent technology, well done Professor, well done indeed. 👏 👏 👏

  • @colomrok
    @colomrok Жыл бұрын

    my Idol! it still hurts as if it were yesterday! R.I.P. Neil Peart! greatly missed!

  • @uncletaylorswildride
    @uncletaylorswildride Жыл бұрын

    It's like watching a musical Mona Lisa whenever I see Neil play, miss him!

  • @captainobvious9188
    @captainobvious9188 Жыл бұрын

    His drumming always sounded so precise to me, but yet, definitely infused with human soul.

  • @olivertoeknuckleiii2093

    @olivertoeknuckleiii2093

    Жыл бұрын

    Somehow Neil was able to introduce amazingly complex drumming into the Rush music, without ever sounding like he was being pretentious, and everything he did always seemed to ‘fit’ perfectly! He took us on long detours, but somehow always brought us back to the ‘ main road’ in time for the ‘main course’ of the song. He created musicality in the drumming world, to a level that as of today, NOBODY has been able to reproduce. .

  • @darrinrice367

    @darrinrice367

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometime in the wake of "Grace Under Pressure" Neil talks about recognizing that his timekeeping was becoming TOO precise; to the point of growing coldly mechanistic and devoid of soul. So he did what most any musician would say is almost impossible: he completely rearchitected his style of drumming nearly from the ground up incorporating far more diverse elements from jazz, and big band players, and from others, to infuse whole new dimensions of life and feeling into his work. If nothing else, THAT stands as a monumental testament to his unimpeachable prowess on the cans, and clinches -- probably forevermore -- his claim to the title "The Professor."

  • @AndI0td763

    @AndI0td763

    11 ай бұрын

    @@darrinrice367 Excellent point. And this is another reason why Peart was unmatched. He took his playing to the next level, which considering where he started from it’s unprecedented.

  • @mattiebigtime

    @mattiebigtime

    8 ай бұрын

    That statement is how drummers describe great drummers. Perfectly put!

  • @66pac57
    @66pac57 Жыл бұрын

    I did cry when he departed this Earth, I will remember all the times I got to see Rush live RIP Neil

  • @thebob01
    @thebob015 ай бұрын

    My all time favorite drummer. R.I.P. Professor. You are missed

  • @saraphinn
    @saraphinn11 ай бұрын

    How the hell can you make it look effortless and hard at the same time. I was privileged to see him in concert 3 times. The artistry is insane. He is truly a Master of his instrument.

  • @pleasantvalleypickerca7681
    @pleasantvalleypickerca7681 Жыл бұрын

    So precise and yet so full of emotion! "The Professor" was a true master. R.I.P. Neil.

  • @bigpawrescuetrapping5331
    @bigpawrescuetrapping5331 Жыл бұрын

    The thing about Neil that made him a standout was simply that everyone knew who he was and how good he was. Most popular drummer among rock guitarists? Neil. Most popular among bass players, singers, keyboardists? Neil. Most popular among air drummers? Neil. Most popular among non-musicians? Neil. Most popular among musicians of considerable advanced aptitude? Neil. Hands down, he is the most common household name and it's not even close until you get into the Buddy Rich category. The only phenomenal drummer in the world? No. But by far the most revered by every categorical standard. Rip, Professor. You were incredible. You taught us all.

  • @TheTotallyRealXiJinping

    @TheTotallyRealXiJinping

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s all of that and his ability to not evolve his drumming not once, not twice, not three times, not four but five different times in his life. A pure virtuoso

  • @mysteryman5213
    @mysteryman52135 ай бұрын

    Talent beyond belief. RIP Neil

  • @JP_IN_TX
    @JP_IN_TX7 ай бұрын

    I wasn't fortunate enough to have attended a RUSH concert, but Neil's absolutely incredible. Amazing.

  • @senokuncoro7974
    @senokuncoro7974 Жыл бұрын

    Neil Peart was always amazing when playing live not to mention that is a full 360 degrees drum set and he plays it all without leaving a single thing

  • @michaelplantarich3375
    @michaelplantarich3375 Жыл бұрын

    Best drummer ever. His precision was unmatched

  • @haigw
    @haigw Жыл бұрын

    Neil Peart on Letterman's show: great TV. Great times.

  • @timothydukeman7619
    @timothydukeman7619 Жыл бұрын

    How do I say 'Rest In Peace' to a drummer? Miss you Neil (and RUSH!) so much!

  • @mustang3931962

    @mustang3931962

    Жыл бұрын

    Me and you both😢

  • @razak4494
    @razak4494 Жыл бұрын

    The Professor Of Percussion. God bless you Neil Peart. One of the best drummers of all time. RUSH is one of the greatest bands of all time.

  • @francisburns2936
    @francisburns2936 Жыл бұрын

    There’ll never be another like him best drummer ever god bless.

  • @user-ho9ks7of9b
    @user-ho9ks7of9b5 ай бұрын

    Best drummer ever, full stop!! Not only that, his song writing was outstanding,poetry really. Sorely missed. RIP.

  • @aldersmoke1
    @aldersmoke1 Жыл бұрын

    Paul yelling "Yeah!" when he's introduced says it all. Didn't see that happen often (if ever) with musical guests. When it comes to Neil, and Rush in general, either you know or you don't. RIP to the Professor; this was incredible to watch and made me miss him all over again.

  • @Jake-ty4bs
    @Jake-ty4bs Жыл бұрын

    gone but not forgotten R.I.P Neil Peart

  • @robertkroberjr.157
    @robertkroberjr.157 Жыл бұрын

    I saw the Moving Pictures tour in Pittsburgh PA! Direct center, as far as you could get! I could touch the ceiling with my hands! Awesome show! RIP Neil!

  • @gongqi67

    @gongqi67

    Жыл бұрын

    Funny, I had the exact same seats in Houston for that tour.

  • @robertkroberjr.157

    @robertkroberjr.157

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gongqi67 Nice! 😎✌️

  • @corey6393
    @corey6393 Жыл бұрын

    Drum week was a wonderful time. Harrison, Copeland, Chambers, Peart, Sheila E. Anton Fig, etc.

  • @paulochf
    @paulochf Жыл бұрын

    I started to read about music theory and playing because of him. It's been a fun ride for 22 years and counting.

  • @franvarga709
    @franvarga709 Жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace, Neil. You brought us so much joy with your poetic lyrics and pulsing beats. A true Rock god.

  • @russk1971
    @russk1971 Жыл бұрын

    Few musicians ever reach this level of of proficiency and fame at the same time. The great band in heaven is being filled with them. We only get a short time to appreciate their talent. God bless his family and friends.

  • @douglascarducci6977
    @douglascarducci6977 Жыл бұрын

    After growing up and being influenced both musically and personally by Neil , Alex and Geddy's approach to life and the musical sciences ...Neil is such a loss to the world in so many ways and this is bitter sweet to watch...I've seen them at least 9 times and was blown away each and every time and was amazed that each time they were better than the time previously...a true progressive group they were in every was R.i.p Mr Peart

  • @Mimikins
    @Mimikins11 ай бұрын

    Not only was he one of the most amazing drummers of all time, he had a heart of gold and would do anything for his fans. Even play a show when he had a horrible foot infection.

  • @twincitiesdashcam9119
    @twincitiesdashcam91194 ай бұрын

    Saw Rush in concert 4 times. Awesome show each time.

  • @chiefscheider
    @chiefscheider Жыл бұрын

    Long live RUSH

  • @jamesatkinson7294
    @jamesatkinson729410 ай бұрын

    The Man, The Myth, The Legend : Simply put there is no one better. RIP

  • @joeyank2451

    @joeyank2451

    5 ай бұрын

    There Are A Few Great Drummers And He Definitely Was One Of Them.

  • @guillaumebillette4078
    @guillaumebillette4078 Жыл бұрын

    His timing is impeccable! His ability with that timing is irreproachable! I could practice for a thousand years and not be that good!

  • @kellyford8832
    @kellyford883210 ай бұрын

    SO sad i never got a chance to see these guys live😢, it would have been one of THOSE experiences that ya NEVER forget!!

  • @paulgero
    @paulgero6 ай бұрын

    That last jazz set was incredible as is everything he does!! RIP to the greatest.

  • @nnickols
    @nnickols7 ай бұрын

    Neil, of Rush He made no fuss He got right down to business Center stage No blank page He rocked it right with Isthmus. Lyrical genius Made us all think That life so much more Than what was done With his pounding drums Alone, he performs a score

  • @DaveBuildsThings
    @DaveBuildsThings6 ай бұрын

    At 65 today, I watched Rush 47 years ago in Ontario Canada long before they became the band they did. Playing small gigs like in a small town called Port Dover on the shore of Lake Erie with Max Webster and at a High School auditorium in Brantford Ontario. Loved them then and still do today. IMHO, Rush is the best band of musicians to ever grace our ears. 🎼 ❤ 👍👍

  • @jamesgang6206
    @jamesgang6206 Жыл бұрын

    Saw Rush in 1983 touring for Signals. Was a drummer in a band myself at that time. I was,& still am amazed just how spot on this band was live. Those 3 guys put out a lot of sound & dead accurate, too. Sonically, sound wise. Best band I ever saw. Peart blew my mind. He wasn't just a drummer. He was a percussionist. 3 really great musicians.

  • @1965deebee
    @1965deebee6 ай бұрын

    The absolute master of the DRUM KIT… I was privileged to have been witness to this man playing live on many occasions with his band mates…..RUSH…. SIMPLY…………THE BEST.👍

  • @frankmiller7721
    @frankmiller7721 Жыл бұрын

    I got hooked on RUSH when I saw them warmup KISS in 1975. My favorite band ever since and I never missed a tour up until they retired. R.I.P. professor.

  • @jmitchell6192
    @jmitchell6192 Жыл бұрын

    He was the best drummer that ever lived. R.I.P NEIL 🤘

  • @dgu4644
    @dgu46447 ай бұрын

    I saw Rush live maybe a dozen times. I've watched his solos on video from tours back decades. I've watched this one at least 10 times. I'd never noticed him count himself in before the finale before now. The Professor was a genius.

  • @carmenmoore6223
    @carmenmoore6223 Жыл бұрын

    The greatest drummer of all time...each beating of the drum makes my heart ache ~ so sorely missed.

  • @morbidmanmusic

    @morbidmanmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Learn something about drums before making the best ever statements. You like him, as do I.. that is real enough, as he is nowhere even close to the best. Easy to prove.

  • @JayCord00

    @JayCord00

    Жыл бұрын

    @@morbidmanmusic no debate needed here bud , can just move along

  • @Primus54

    @Primus54

    Жыл бұрын

    @@morbidmanmusic Easy to “prove”… yet not a single example offered. Besides… greatest ever in any art form is purely subjective. 🙄

  • @richardcormier2865
    @richardcormier2865 Жыл бұрын

    All I can say is it was a pleasure to listen to him live

  • @bbcala9719
    @bbcala97195 ай бұрын

    So glad I got to see RUSH multiple times. These great memories will live forever. Shout out to the Cedar Crest Crew.

  • @richardmountz3865
    @richardmountz38658 ай бұрын

    As a RUSH fan since 74 I hadn't seen this before. So thank you Professor for playing this for us from beyond the grave.. Cause that's how damn good he is...

  • @michaelmyers3892
    @michaelmyers3892 Жыл бұрын

    There were very very few men that had this kind of talent on the drum set and very few have ever had a layout like that there will never be another one may he rest in peace

  • @jeffmeelio1396
    @jeffmeelio1396 Жыл бұрын

    The content youtubers are CRAVING

  • @toddsharp4245
    @toddsharp4245 Жыл бұрын

    I was lucky enough to see the Moving Pictures tour in San Diego in 82. When he did his solo for YYZ, he literally went for almost 10 min! Most amazing thing I’ve ever seen at a concert.

  • @darrinrice367

    @darrinrice367

    Жыл бұрын

    I went to see Rush on this very "Time Machine" tour and saw this solo performed live. There'll never be the like, again.

  • @toddsharp4245

    @toddsharp4245

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darrinrice367 NEVER!

  • @user-mw3mb2uv8n
    @user-mw3mb2uv8n2 ай бұрын

    As long as there are videos, The Professor is still teaching the class.

  • @onlymyrooles
    @onlymyrooles Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t get to see them live. Always thought I’d “catch them next time” one of my big regrets 😢

  • @keithwood6459
    @keithwood6459 Жыл бұрын

    Neil was an exceptionally great drummer, really one of a kind. Saw Rush three times in the 80s and he was incredible. Fantastic solo here, and in all the concerts, but I really thought that he was better with the band. His precision, creative fills, diversity, power, perfection, all suited the music so well and added so much to their songs. His solos are great - not taking away from him, but he was at his best when he was adding, one might even say completing, the music of the band.

  • @frozerekmeyata4091
    @frozerekmeyata40915 ай бұрын

    Greatest drummer of ALL time, a true legend that will transcend time. Thanks to Letterman for putting this out here.

  • @aqq2666
    @aqq26668 ай бұрын

    🥁🥁 Still awesome to hear and see HIM again

  • @normanmoore8670
    @normanmoore8670 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding

  • @aaronburratwood.6957
    @aaronburratwood.6957 Жыл бұрын

    An absolute drum monster. Rest In Peace Neil Pert.

  • @scottsirkis4531
    @scottsirkis4531Ай бұрын

    I am thankful to say I have seen Neil several times and in my opinion he was the best bar none. I miss him dearly.

  • @eyetech08
    @eyetech0811 ай бұрын

    This is perhaps the BEST clip yet!! Thank you ,"Letterman"!!!

  • @snuugumz
    @snuugumz Жыл бұрын

    I have been a Rush fan since i first heard 2112. Best thing about them was this man and the fact that, not only did his drumkit have all that equipment, he actually used ALL of it. Unlike a lot of other drummers back inna day. Saw them on the HEMISPHERES tour.

  • @bluespectralmonkey

    @bluespectralmonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    so jealous !!!! hemispheres is an album i have heard more than most i’d say 300+ listens and it never ever gets old. unlike us ;)

  • @GreenfaceONE
    @GreenfaceONE Жыл бұрын

    My favorite drummer of all time. I also miss having Letterman on TV. All the shows today are unwatchable. You are missed as well Dave!!

  • @mikecoughlin4128

    @mikecoughlin4128

    Жыл бұрын

    Letterman has a series of interviews called “needs no further introduction” or similar. Granted half the people he interviews in this series I have no interest in. The others are a good watch.

  • @GreenfaceONE

    @GreenfaceONE

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikecoughlin4128 I'll check that out. Thanks!

  • @j.b.macadam6516
    @j.b.macadam6516 Жыл бұрын

    I had the privilege of seeing Neil Peart and Rush twice in the 80's. Never saw a greater drummer!

  • @jaymartell2967

    @jaymartell2967

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree,3 concerts for me

  • @bored1ca
    @bored1ca3 ай бұрын

    He truly is one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. I am so glad this finally got posted as I have wanted to see this again ever since I first seen this episode so many years ago. RIP Neil Peart.

  • @Nhamp2000
    @Nhamp2000 Жыл бұрын

    I am not a Rush fan at all, but man, mad respect for Neil. One of the GOATs.

  • @stephenreese9841
    @stephenreese98412 ай бұрын

    I cannot say how I miss this man, not only for is perfectionism, drive, lyrics, his atone for "family".... he had went through more than most of could imagine.... he was a genius, even took tutorlage from perhaps formal greats.... I've seen this so many times and still amazed... Thank you David.... and yes I've seen them live on the Signals tour...(Analog Kid is a personal fav)

  • @charlesbronson5235
    @charlesbronson5235 Жыл бұрын

    RIP 🪦 Neal 🙏🏻❤️ and YES the Best Drummer Ever! Period.

  • @thomassanchez8956

    @thomassanchez8956

    Жыл бұрын

    Carl Palmer

  • @charlesbronson5235

    @charlesbronson5235

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thomassanchez8956 great but still not the best. But again, my opinion only and yours is entirely your own and a very fine one also.

  • @djhrecordhound4391
    @djhrecordhound4391 Жыл бұрын

    Please note Dave's proper pronunciation of Neil's last name. 💙 The historic Lakeside Park still exists, and its pier is a treat to walk on.

  • @NesconProductions
    @NesconProductions Жыл бұрын

    Just one of the legions of Rush fans here. Buddy (Rich) Big Band climax here nice tribute to a fellow drummer I had the very fortunate opportunity to hear several times live as well! RIP sir..

  • @andrewwalker5974
    @andrewwalker59746 ай бұрын

    Thanks for everthing Neil. RIP the Professor.

  • @fever_spike
    @fever_spike Жыл бұрын

    Who else was counting “one, two, three, four” along with Neil at the 4:05 mark? 🥹 Rest easy, Pratt-we love and miss you tremendously. 🙏🏻♥️

  • @darrinrice367

    @darrinrice367

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice catch. I was lip-reading there, too.😎

  • @Johnnycdrums

    @Johnnycdrums

    11 ай бұрын

    2TaAnTa.

  • @bekindtoanimals2189
    @bekindtoanimals2189 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mr. Letterman for pronouncing Mr. Peart's last name correctly.

  • @elainehampton2314
    @elainehampton2314 Жыл бұрын

    That was so awesome! I loved Neil's drumming. One of the best! Sad he is not with us anymore. Rest in peace.❤️❤️❤️🦋

  • @Augfordpdoggie
    @Augfordpdoggie Жыл бұрын

    RIP Neil, you were the best ever!

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