💙💙💙l had the privilege of being Mr. Pearts housekeeper many years ago.Neil and Jackie were so humble and sweet. Little Selena was so young 🤗She always wanted me to come upstairs to play in her beautiful bedroom. I remember opening the door to his "Game " room and cleaning all The Gold and Platinum Albums that lined the walls.At the end of the room sitting on a pedestal was his drum set in front of a huge window. Cleaning his beautiful office and the "Juno " awards sitting on the desk. He was a true gentleman who spoke so softly. Miss them all so dearly....love and Rip ....Neil ,Jackie and Selena. 🤗😘😍💙💙💖💕💖💕💖💕💙💙

@ricpowers1475

3 жыл бұрын

Amazed that this first hand account has not been liked billions of times. Well, i heard you. What a privilege it was for you to have such a great boss.

@pilsnrimgaard2507

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thats a heart warming story we need to hear. Neil was the real deal and a true gentlemen to the rock world. Thanks.

@gregemerson7648

3 жыл бұрын

I treasured every word you wrote, and thank you so much for sharing that!!! I didn't want your sentences to end, but it comforted me all the way reading your experience as a life long fan!! I have met Alex, and knew him through high school as his son went to the same school. He was a character beyond words, and I once met Neil's cousin, while I was reading Ghost Rider...out of the blew she saw me reading HIS book, and asked me what I thought of it! I told her how valuable that book was for anyone who had lost someone, irony, and when she told me who she was, it polarized me in that moment, one I never forgot!!! Last year, a friend of Neil's gave me one of his drum sticks. It was from a 2008 concert in Canada - I feel so honoured to have it, and the stories it could tell, only one could imagine.....

@thethotslayer471

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing♥️

@lindapryor3747

3 жыл бұрын

I know your heart must be heavy with the loss of Neil and his first family. It must have been a privilege to know them.

Neil found a way to keep himself normal. He was truly a gentle spirit and a compassionate man. Best drummer in my book. RIP.

@ricpowers1475

3 жыл бұрын

Here, here, Dave. Few words but powerfully written. Agreed.

@curtarmmar

Ай бұрын

His strength to carry on after personal tragedies is incredible. He is truly missed by so many.

I've finally witnessed Neil Peart smiling and laughing. I will start getting my affairs in order. This must be a sign.

aside from being the greatest drummer ever, Neil was an intelligent and classy person. The man had a great sense of humor, too. such a great loss..

@crissignori7482

4 жыл бұрын

Yes .... pure class !!!

@pjhelbig

3 жыл бұрын

Not really a "loss". More like an inspiration. A perspective I suppose.

@MrWestdayable

3 жыл бұрын

Not the greatest drummer ever. Come on.

@jamesspalten5977

Жыл бұрын

​@@MrWestdayableOk...

One of the nicest guys in Rock. Top notch drummer and a great song writer. Neil could probably be great at any instrument he picked up. He just had a passion for the drums. RIP Professor. You will never be forgotten.

Legend, a label that most are given for stupid reasons, Neil Peart earned his Legend status, he will be missed. Rest in peace sir.

@jairmarin

4 жыл бұрын

That's too bad. Besides been the greatest drummer in Rock, it was also a very nice man. I miss him already! RIP Neil. :-(

Coming back here after hearing the news of Neil’s passing 😔

@Dutc308

4 жыл бұрын

Prayers for his family Tremendous loss Rest in peace!

@bla8859

4 жыл бұрын

Me too,

@777sicilia

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly wasn’t the greatest day on earth when we all heard the news. But heaven just welcomed a kind and extraordinary soul..RIP Neil, u r already missed. 😥

@drkatel

4 жыл бұрын

the rock, same. What a loss. 😔💔

@davestrain9529

4 жыл бұрын

@@777sicilia With his Wife and daughter, Ride in the sky, Ghost rider. I would rather have toured with him by MOTO..than RUSH Band Tour. Sorry, i ride a TRIUMPH..but his BMW certainly outshines MINE!

Neil is very shy when it comes to meeting the fans but, DAMNED if the guy doesnt do great interviews!

@simplelife1966

5 жыл бұрын

He does great one on one. it's the masses he can't deal with. especially when they act stupid.

@KingDrummaDude

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to say I have seen Neil and Rush 3 times. Great!!!

@williamminyard5517

4 жыл бұрын

I would sure like to see him..well the whole band also in person.

@twwells

4 жыл бұрын

William Minyard so sorry my man, RIP professor 😢

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Get an introvert to open up and they might talk all night ,that's ok by me.

Apparently Neil is so good that his skills cause the universe to lag

@giovanimans4ni

8 жыл бұрын

+RavionUltimate When he start his solo, a new black hole is created in 15th dimension.

@isaiac165

8 жыл бұрын

What the heck? That was the best part too.

@isaiac165

8 жыл бұрын

+Andres Hernandez FOR SURE Andres, for sure.

@WaffleSandwichy

7 жыл бұрын

Cygnus X-2

@michaelpage7422

7 жыл бұрын

good goal, even to score accruetive shots landed so

I just laughed, cried and air-drummed through this. What a cool, humble guy Neil was offstage, then he turned on this focused intensity when he drummed.

@rickleblanc8900

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ya, once he sat down on his drumkit, he was all business. That is serious commitment and discipline, even as a guest on someone's show. He never half-assed anything

One of the best videos ever of Sir Peart. Being humble abliging and humorous all at once. Bless you SIR!!

So sad that you're gone, Neil. Your music will always be here with us.

Listening to so many interviews recently I think I would enjoy Neil reading books on tape. Any story, his voice is very soothing. Sleep well sir ♥️

@at_brunch3852

Жыл бұрын

I can agree with that.

"I travel between drum solo's by motorcycle" He is just too cool!

Every generation had one true legend.... Mel Rich.... John Bonham.... we lucked out having Mr Peart!! RIP Neil

The atomic clock could learn a thing or two from Neil.

@robertallen6710

4 жыл бұрын

Great compliment that will go over the heads of most....

@drkatel

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Allen, I'd like to think that most Neil Peart fans are fairly sharp, but maybe I'm a delusional Pollyanna.

@anthonypeterson428

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Allen I think most Rush fans get it.

@lawriter7795

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertallen6710 Instantly made me think of my time on submarines, looking up at the atomic clock. Love that cesium. :)

@cobrasys

4 жыл бұрын

When we need to keep time properly, we look to atomic clocks. When atomic clocks need to keep time properly, they listen to YYZ.

RIP Neil, your contribution to music and Canada was miraculous.

R.I.P, Professor. You will be missed 💜

@peterreid6096

4 жыл бұрын

We love and miss you Proffesser.

@dentoldani3460

3 жыл бұрын

I was 9 when I saw the Tom Sawyer studio video on MTV 1981. There'll NEVER be another Professor.

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Amein.

@kippsguitar6539

3 жыл бұрын

Right Daniela

@kippsguitar6539

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Daniela

The "Mozart" of drums. Rip to a legend

RIP YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND! LOVE YOU NEIL!

Unfortunately, he is no longer with us, but the incredible legacy of his mystical musical language remains there with us.

RIP Neil. You will be dearly missed Neil!

Neil is the most humble human being and one of the single most influential musicians of our time!

Didn't know he was Ill what a humble man , rest in peace, world's best drummer by far

@RORRIMMIRROR

4 жыл бұрын

2nd best. John Bonham is #1

@2009korz

4 жыл бұрын

He kept his cancer private. Nobody knew he passed untill 4 days later

@johnconneally

4 жыл бұрын

gigi_ c meh

Indeed world’s greatest drummer. But also world’s greatest gentleman.

@robertallen6710

4 жыл бұрын

Geniuses are almost unanimously humble by nature...Einstein, etc.

Mr. Peart seems a truly decent and down to earth man considering his talent and fame. You have to love RUSH!

@lambo2655

3 жыл бұрын

All three of the guys are like that :)

@rickleblanc8900

3 жыл бұрын

Even if someone isn't a huge Rush fan for whatever reason, it's safe to say that these guys were serious musicians with serious talent but remained down to earth, humble, regular guys throughout their career. No egomania running wild, just 3 guys working as a unit and putting out the best music they could. Thank you Rush, for everything !

@dmotta2811

3 жыл бұрын

He seems so nice.

@miguelcorleone6633

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickleblanc8900 well said!! When I saw the "Exit Stage Left" album on Dvd, the song "Xanadu" blew my mind away because it sounded like 5 musicians. Neil Peart's drum set was like a king's throne.

hard to believe that someone with the rock and roll status that neil has, hes so normal. guess that lets you know what a great guy he is.

@daveford5683

4 жыл бұрын

harlan cline I think Grapes said it best "a good Canadian kid"

@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

All three of them are so Humble...

Gunna miss this guy 😭

@bilbobaggins4710

4 жыл бұрын

Very very sad and unbelievable

Sad news today. RIP Neil. Gone too soon at 67.

I want to meet Neil so bad, and get behind that R30 kit!! I have a whole Rush room, drum kit which is based off of Neil's drum set, and pictures of him! Rush for FUCKING LIFE!!!

Thank you for the music Neil. Rest easy Man. Respect.

Incredibly sad to hear of Neil's passing. I always believed him to be immortal. RIP

@richardhudson4649

4 жыл бұрын

He was only immortal for a limited time. #Dreamline

i had the rare pleasure of meeting neil. while out riding. he is a real nice guy into bikes. and a great sence of humor. his books are a credit to humanity. just as a person looking past the drums. is as good of a person as an entertainer. i can say going thru a simular loss. he is a very strong indicidual

Neil's rotating drum solo was so epic caused the video to lag👍

so good to see Neil laugh and joke around. He has a great sense of humor

My screen is lagging because of Neil's speed

@billtrea5098

6 жыл бұрын

sasquatch of PA kiss

@michaelgiblin8964

5 жыл бұрын

Very good

@code23hyper44

5 жыл бұрын

Lol man

@YYZed12

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Rush got me started in drums, Neil is the God of drums

@wesloroff646

5 жыл бұрын

Been saying the same thing of Neil for years

@kennethnelson501

4 жыл бұрын

He was a lot of fun too watch. They all had such “ chemistry“. 😀

@LyraKeltica61

4 жыл бұрын

Here you dumb people go again calling him GOD. If he were GOD he wouldn't be dead. Why can't you honor him 4 all his hard work and tenacity at practicing until he became the perfection that he became?

Rip....and thank you so much for the GREAT drumming, lyrics, music band ... inspiration...Neil Peart....

Its great to see this amazing man come out of his shell at this point of his career and share his experiences. He's done more press in the last 5 years than in the rest of years Rush has been together combined!! Its great to see. He has a wealth of life lessons to share. Good and horrible..

@robertmaroney4373

7 жыл бұрын

It's probably because they are retiring. Geddy is losing his voice. And others have health issues as well.

@dougdavidson245

6 жыл бұрын

Geddy wants to keep playing. He can't sing like the 70s but still real good. Neil wanted to come off road and spend time with wife and daughter. He is also battling being able to physically endure a tour as his drumming is exhausting. Alex has arthritic hands and is really starting to feel it. They are still open to doing fresh music and maybe an individual show every now and then. Hoping and praying.

@MrMikeblack43

6 жыл бұрын

Ya feel for guy he has lost a lot

Neil had such a beautiful voice.

@jquinlan

Жыл бұрын

I know. I'm on his audiobook, but someone else is narrating.

I was so taken off guard when I heard of his passing i am still kind of in disbelief. This man taught me lots on drums one of my mentors for sure!

Tom Sawyer. Not only Canadian lads air drummed it my friend.

RIP Neil Peart ... There will never anyone like you... God needed a drummer for his band ...

gotta luve him, all the tragedy in his life. He is a wondeful spirit,and yup best drummer ever.

@tonymuse

7 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the world's most missed drummer. It's hard to believe they are done.

@preziosestelle7368

7 жыл бұрын

I miss him a ton too. I can't believe it eather

@RonnieDillJrLoveIsADarkPlace

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

@artcorvolet

6 жыл бұрын

maidmoira far from the best drummer ever...smh

@ukkovuorela4196

6 жыл бұрын

artcorvolet lmao you could never do better

The GOAT. Period.

worlds greatest Drummer….period

@fredbowers2300

5 жыл бұрын

Really, its all opinion! Ever hear of Billy Cobham, Tony Roster, Dennis Chanbers? Oh and Neils hero Buddy Rich, Neil is extraordinary drummer , i like Rush , and hes great , but its all opinions. PS the groove Master Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave. Weckl, Terry Bozzio, Petruzzi, JoJo Mayer, etc. There are many drummer that are just as talented as Neil!

@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy

5 жыл бұрын

@Nick CostaI I agree. I saw Narada Michael Walden when he was with the Mahavishu Orchestra. Best I ever saw and I have seen TONS of them over the years...I am 66.

@theguywhoisaustralian1465

5 жыл бұрын

Only a sith deals in absolutes.

@theflyingscotsman9902

4 жыл бұрын

@@fredbowers2300 good Canadian rock group . never liked G.L vocals

@Anthony_Corbellini

4 жыл бұрын

Which of the two?

I don't think many people understand how big of a deal this was for Neil to do this. He was a very private person, so this was HUGE! Well done Rick!

"World's Greatest Drummer" and a preacher who told captivating stories.

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

And quite the teacher.

RIP to one of the greatest drummers / musicians EVER

I'm still having trouble grasping the fact that he is gone

Neil Peart is a living legend! Greatest rock drummer of all time!

@TheSighphiguy

7 жыл бұрын

so Lars is the best in your opinion? Neil may not be the greatest of all time but he is definitely in the top 5.

@hydraxc2478

7 жыл бұрын

MorbidManMusic okay let's put it another way. A vast majority believe Neil Peart to be one of the best of all time. He is well above average. Millions of people don't think he's one of the greatest because he is average. Also he's in his fifties and has arthritis and what not. The dudes a machine and yes he's top 5 of all time. You can disagree all you want and say you have facts but again, it's not some magical unknown reason people consider him one of the greatest. it's because he's one of the greatest. I can appreciate your opinion but to say that he's "average" and not even top 1000? I only smoke top shelf. What the hell are you smoking? Is it a bandwagon thing? like lots of other people like him so you want to stand out and not be part of the train? come on guy. He's well above average. Top one percentile easily.

@adrocka

6 жыл бұрын

MorbidManMusic

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

6 жыл бұрын

hydra xc is like to see this guys kit that can supposedly play Peart. Notice he didn't mention that the bigger the kit, the greater the degree of difficulty...wonder if there are any videos? Hmm.

@TheDrummerman1951

6 жыл бұрын

Next to Ginger Baker

He was such a MONSTER talent and yet just a down to earth , intelligent , articulate, very likeable guy it seems. Just listening to him explain something is interesting. What a loss to the world of music and the world in general.

Neil seems like the least rock starry rock star ever. I’ll bet he talks to strangers that have no idea who he is, and he’d never mention it.

@Coats2112

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, that would be Alex. No one ever recognized Alex, even when he's sitting with the rest of the band. Everyone assumes he is one of the "stage crew".

@HowardTheDork

4 жыл бұрын

He's the opposite. He says in at least one interview that he hates fans and their delusions about their relationship with him. He rarely meets and greets and basically ignores fans.

@Room-qd7pl

4 жыл бұрын

HowardTheDork certainly not the experience I had when meeting him.

@thehawk05

4 жыл бұрын

HowardTheDork This has been covered numerous times and probably best in the Rush:Beyond The Lighted Stage documentary by Geddy Lee. He doesn’t hate fans and he appreciates the accolades bestowed upon him by them. He doesn’t set out to be rude or mean. Geddy said he’s simply a very shy person and he’s just not comfortable being around people he doesn’t know. He’s actually a very humble person and just doesn’t get why people make such a big fuss about him. You could sum it up as social anxiety I suppose. The man himself talks about it in the clip below kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6B-mNedeq-ze9I.html

@BubbaZen10

4 жыл бұрын

Those would probably be his favorite people to talk to too, as opposed to a rabid fan.

Great contributions to the encyclopedia of drumming. rip professor.

RIP Neil, you was my favorite drummer. You will be missed. You was an inspiration to many.

"Suddenly You were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon" Rest in peace Neil 🥁 📚 📙 🙏🏻😔 💐🕯️......

This is one of the coolest ways to have an artist interviewed..Love it

"The Professor" on the drums...

These guys always had a great sense of humor as well as being the tightest band on the concert stage. This video was hilarious, especially when Neil's kit starting turning...

We are only immortal for a limited time... 😔😢Rip Neil

@fernandol1307

4 жыл бұрын

......and times wait for no one.....

neil peart is the jedi grand master of the drums.

@ellisalderman4762

4 жыл бұрын

D va haal. Van

@chrisrobinson-cj6tq

4 жыл бұрын

Yoda and Palpatine the young padawans.

@illostr8

4 жыл бұрын

Then John Bonham was Darth Vader.

Why doesn't his bike have 15 wheels and 40 handlebars and 23 brake levers?

@jamesp5644

5 жыл бұрын

you just can't see them through the blur his hands create

@wesloroff646

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesp5644 lmao

@penzman

5 жыл бұрын

God one :D

@paulbeahm3891

5 жыл бұрын

You need more likes what the fuck

@seansoblixe9711

4 жыл бұрын

ALL MY LIFE IVE BEEN OVER THE TOP....

With a heavy heart I would like to say to the family & friends of Neil Peart, you have my sincerest and utmost condolences! What a profound loss this is. The world is a little bit darker now without you in it Neil, you will be missed and never forgotten. 😢

RIP Neil. If anyone earns the honor of playing on a gold plated drum kit, it was you

Neil will be a legendary drummer forever!!

I’ve been listening to Neil’s isolated drum tracks. Just amazing detailed drumming! Lots of extra drum taps missed by being covered up by the other instruments. Just incredible drumming!

Would have liked it better if it wasnt 2 frames per second when neil started playin Tom Sawyer

@Matthew_Eitzman

4 жыл бұрын

Give what a rub?

January 11 2020 First time I’ve ever heard Neil speak. Not the person I imagined. Good man and down to earth.

"World's greatest drummer" that EVER lived!!!

When I was 4 years old ,I, nor my mother didn’t know why I was taking the pots out the cabinets and beating them with a spoon. My dad came to the rescue and got me my first drum set when I was 5. It was a Rogers kit. I wasn’t introduced to rush until i was about 12-13 years old. I Do remember thinking omg!! That’s IT!! I wanna play like that! Well I’ve earned the right over the years to say I come pretty close but there’s only one PEART!! And yes just like you RUSH is my favorite band of all time!!

This must of been when Neil was on his sabbatical. He loved to ride and be alone with his thoughts. He is so missed. The musical world will never be the same.

Descansa en paz querido Neil,,todos los fans de Rush en hispanoamerica te extrañaremos

He inspired me when i first learned, what genius this man is and totally cool, love ya neil! 😎

RIP master Peart

Only time I’ve seen Neil truly comfortable in an interview! Speaks volumes about the respect he must have had for Rick! Awesome!

This is a hard one to swallow. I've been a huge Rush fan since I was in high school and my friend brought in All The World's A Stage to play in music class. Greatest drummer of all time in my opinion, his influence is beyond scope.

i love how he threw "worlds greatest drummer" in there you know niel asked him not to say that

Fun interview to watch...Neil is so easy going. Thanks!

I love this group, this man and their music. Nothing but magic comes out of these three guys and Neil? Man! This guy's seen more tragedy in his life than the average guy could handle and I watched this video and see him with this great attitude. Unreal. God bless these guys.

I remember 1980 going to the Rush concert he was awesome.. RIP one hell of a drummer

Omg I started playing the same way Neil did...except I used to practice to Rush;

@dionaddamns1676

6 жыл бұрын

He's amazing and you know it

the man is amazing.......period !!!!!

OHHHHH...ALL MY RESPECT...ALL.MY ATENTION...MASTER..R.I.P....NEIL THANKS....MAN FOR....TEACHME....IN MY DRUM...HERE A REAL FAN SINCE CHILE....IN MY MIND YOU ALWAYS YOU LIVING

Remembering the Professor and so many Lessons even beyond the Stage of Light, laughs and Love...and the balance of Percussion and Power

RiP Neil :-(...Beat the hell out of those clouds up there! Thanks for the awesome music.

That was awesome! Peart is so down-to-earth!

Rest in Peace Neil. You made me smile with this video Rick.

RIP Neil Peart. You were the best and you will never be duplicated. Thanks, man.

When I was a teenager I air drummed that song now I'm an older guy still air drumming that song😃

impressed, lovely lovely human being - much missed !!

Damn Neil, I grew up with you in my ears, and you helped me learn drums.. You are already sorely missed... :(

Class act. RIP rockstar. You taught us how to behave right, while rocking us out to the highest level. You’re immortal dear man!

Every time I see someone riding a BMW motorcycle like that I think "Maybe it's Neil Peart". Alas, those days are now gone.

Neil Peart's chops are so powerful that Chuck Norris takes the precaution of wearing a neck support at 'Rush' concerts.

@gunnyhiway6850

7 жыл бұрын

LMA UK But as Chuck once said, "If I want your opinion I'll beat it out of you!"

@theflyingscotsman9902

4 жыл бұрын

No finesse , no need to pound a drumskin . good rock drummer plus he's Canadian

So hard to believe he's gone. What an amazing human being. You can just tell... Neil was first a great person.... ohhh and an incredible drummer, Rock Star, lyricist etc etc... There's so much to learn from him. Such a class act. He is definitely someone to study watch and learn from. RIP

Met him by chance at a motorcycle dealer in Quebec and we chatted for a bit but just as riders-I had no idea who he was. He teased me for not having much mileage on my bike. It’s only when I got to the shop counter and the service guy told me who he was. RIP Neil.

"Beat them like an Alberta liberal" I died xD

@dougsnider8780

5 жыл бұрын

Best line ever!

@wesloroff646

5 жыл бұрын

@@dougsnider8780 had to laugh when Rick said that

@markpaycer6908

4 жыл бұрын

Isnt Neil a liberal

@sschario60

4 жыл бұрын

He certainly didn't laugh along or even react. Eff off, Rick.

@mattmeberg3382

4 жыл бұрын

mark paycer he considers himself a bleeding-heart libertarian. Although in his early adulthood was interested in writings the philosophies of Ayn Rand. Check out the lyrics of “Anthem”, which is strongly inspired by Ayn Rands philosophy of objectivism. Anyways, he’s one of my greatest hero’s, I’m still in shock from his passing. I already miss him. R.I.P. Neil Peart

what a lovely guy he is

RIP Neil . Your music and lyrics will live on forever.

Really awesome talent. Thank-you.