This one is a tough one. I was obsessed with Rush as a teen and young adult. I got the pleasure of seeing them 6 times, all in Toronto. I am crushed. RIP to an amazing man, lyricist, and drummer.
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Doesn't get enough credit for his greatness as a lyricist. Everyone knows he's one of the great drummers ever, but his lyrical skills were also top notch.
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Oh man. I have the mans portrait on my wall. A musical wonder, lyrical genius and an incredible person. His legendary motorcycle travels were a huge awakening for me as well.
He has had to endure such a tough set of circumstances over the years, it would have already killed lesser men.
May he rest in well earned peace. What a sad day.
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My first ever concert at age 13, and have seen them numerous times since. I'm just gutted. Even went to one of their shows when I was in Hawaii in late 1984.
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My 8 year old loves to drum (first with chopsticks on the table; Santa just recently gave him a little electronic drum pad) and as this generation tends to do, went to YouTube to find cool drummers/solos. I told him his first stop must be Neil Peart. We were both enthralled by his immense talent.
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Cancer sucks. I’d argue top drummer right up their with Neal’s idol Buddy Guy.
Besides his immense drummer skills and precision, he was a master lyricist and writer. If you haven’t read his books I’d strongly recommend doing so. I found them all very interesting.
Story only a Rush fan might appreciate:
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Years ago I was in the outskirts of London for work with some American colleagues. We had a cab driver pick us up and as I settle down in the backseat I hear Rush coming from the speakers. I look closer and realize our driver is playing a mix tape of Rush...and with his long hair he could pass for Geddy Lee’s brother. I make some comment about the tape (they are my favourite band after all) and he asks where I’m from. He finds out I’m Canadian and then “Chas” ends up being my best friend. We talk Rush basically the whole way to the hotel. Turns out Chas is a Rush fanatic, only listens to them, and proceeds to tell me about a meet and greet opportunity he had on the prior tour and how he met his long distance girlfriend who lived in Carolina off a Rush fan site. Clearly we have bonded, while my coworkers just smiled and held back their laughter.
We were heading for dinner later and Chas asked what time, and said he’d pick us up. Sure enough he was at the hotel door. I’ve now been promoted to the fron seat and as we drove to where we were meeting our London colleagues Tom Sawyer comes up on the playlist. I think we were stopped at a light for most of the drum solo and both Chas and I are both hand drumming along to it. My coworkers thought it was hilarious, and it’s clearly stuck with me for 15 years. Of all the cab drivers in London we ended up with a Geddy Lee lookalike Rush Fanatic. Chas Buddy, wherever you are, I feel your pain brother.
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Wow that’s terrible news. Rush seemed to be one of those bands where most people either loved or hated them but I think everyone could agree Neil Peart was an amazing drummer. Glad I was able to catch them live about 10 years ago.
RIP
Pearl Drums recognizes the passing of lyricist and drumming legend, Neil Peart, and sends condolences to his family, bandmates, and friends all over the world.
I just heard about Neil Peart passing. I feel real bad about this - he was way too young. Neil was one of the great drummers and he’ll be missed. Love & mercy to Neil’s family.
– Brian
Sadly Neil Peart passed away earlier this week. One the greatest drummers of all time. One of the founding members of one of the greatest Rock n Roll bands of all time. Rush @ZildjianCompany@EvansDrumheads@vicfirth@HumesandBerg
Very Very sad news today in the passing of Neil Peart - I'm a huge RUSH fan so this is both very upsetting and surprising....I know most Rheos fans are aware that Neil played drums on Guns from the Whale Music album. Here is a really nice article Dave Bidini wrote for the National Post about Neil back in 2013 - now I'll go cry - https://nationalpost.com/…/rush-reflects-on-long-career-ahe…
Damnit. RIP Neil. Getting to see you and your bandmates in concert 2 times is something I will cherish forever. I only wish I had sought out to see you guys perform sooner.
