RIP Neil Peart

[jscaptura1]

 

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Just heard the sad news that Neil Peart passed away today from brain cancer. I think he (and Rush) were mentioned several times in the above thread.  I have great memories of blasting around the original 6.6 mile road course in Watkins Glen in the 1600 with Red Barchetta playing as loud as it would go.  If you have ever had the pleasure of driving around the course, it was almost if the song was written for it.  I would try to time it so that I reached the old stone bridge on the course when the song hit the point of the one lane bridge.   Bummer of a day.  RIP Neil and godspeed!

[man_mark_7]

Sad news indeed. Just texted my Air Force buddy. RUSH was the soundtrack to our first days of freedom after basic training and tech school while stationed in Dover Delaware. Fly by Night Neal....

[JsnPpp]

Just listened through red barchetta, incredible song, incredible band - sad day indeed. 

 

Jason

 

And I defy anyone to listen to Tom Sawyer without flooring it.  This song came on the radio while driving the Tomato in the last 5 miles before hitting Eureka Springs for midAmerica in '14. Arkansas hill country is not something to miss..

 

---> A good interview from 2012 if you are interested. Quality human - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_mKr28G7og

 

 

 

Edited January 11, 2020 by JsnPpp

[Vicleonardo1]

First album side 2112......

 

Nuff said. 

Very Sad News indeed. 

 

Rest in Peace Neal.

 

 

[DonP]

I was saddened to see the news yesterday that he had passed away. Truly one of the greatest drummers of all time. I was fortunate enough to see Rush a few times in concert, and if you have never seen a Neil Peart drum solo, you should google and find a video of him. 

 

Not only a great drummer, but an author and great human being. He will be missed. 

 

I believe he died of the same brain cancer that took the life of another Canadian rock icon, legend and outstanding person, Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip, about two and a half years ago. 

 

RIP Neil, you will be missed by many!

 

Don

[kbmb02]

 

First album side 2112......

 

Nuff said. 

Very Sad News indeed. 

 

Rest in Peace Neal.

 

Indeed. It’s time to dig out my well-worn vinyl recording of 2112 = superb. -KB

 

[zinz]

A good documentary on Netflix I watched a few months ago. Neil was the quiet, driving force behind the band. 
 

https://www.netflix.com/title/70137744
 

RIP Neil

[Steve Tochi]

For those of you too young or too old to know of Neil Peart, beyond drumming he loved cars and bikes and was particularly fond of BMWs, and toured remote places of the world on his bike logging hundreds of thousands of miles. Here are some good reads.

https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/bmwon-03.2014.php 

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2012/02/23/rush-drummers-models

 

RIP Neil

[bob02]

Truly saddened to hear the news. Still listening to RUSH on a near daily basis after more than 40 years. Still wondering 'how did he do that???'

 

Bob

[iinca]

terrible!

 

my personal fav'>

 

 

"Working Man" by Rush (Time Machine Tour: Live ... - YouTube

 

Red Barchetta>

 

Rush - Red Barchetta (Live (1980/Canada)) - YouTube

Edited January 11, 2020 by iinca

[adawil2002]

I am a big fan of Rush and especially Neil. He was an an amazing author and did a few instructional drumming videos. He was honorable, admirable and humble. Makes me sad that he's passed away yet glad he left an amazing body of work for us to enjoy.

 

"We are only immortal, for a limited time" - Dreamline

 

 

 

 

 

[zinz]

The Chive has a nice thread on Neil, now

 

https://thechive.com/2020/01/11/rush-drummer-neil-peart-the-professor-has-passed-away/

 

Ed

[Vicleonardo1]

 

 

Indeed. It’s time to dig out my well-worn vinyl recording of 2112 = superb. -KB

 

 

My son's have finally caught on the the concept of vinyl, album art, stylus etc.

My youngest son bought me a turntable this Christmas! 

 

Still brings a tears to my eyes. Been listening to 2112 almost a half dozen times since yesterday. 

Neal's words, and fantastic rolls

Alex's and Geddy's unbelievable mastery of their Guitar and Bass. 

 

Discovery... still moves me after all these years....

 

 

What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It's got wires that vibrate and give music
What can this thing be that I found?

See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently like rain
 

My favorite quiz: 

Why are there only three musicians in Rush? 

A. They could not find anyone good enough to join them. 

B. They are so good no one else would audition. 

C. They don't need anyone else

D. All of the above

 

Sad times.... But this music still makes me happy. 

 

Thank you Neal and God Bless you. 

 

Edited January 12, 2020 by Vicleonardo1

[zinz]

Good tribute video here...

 

 

[COOP]

Great drummer and a phenomenal guy. I appreciated the fact that all of the NFL playoff games this weekend featured a few bars from “Tom Sawyer” at various junctures...RIP.