I’ve just heard Neil Peart has died, incredible drummer and lyricist of Rush. Sadly Cancer takes another legend. My god he had more than his fair share of tragedy. RIP Neil.
Very sad news. I saw a documentary about Rush and it touched on his personal losses and how his grieving process involved riding his motorcycle. He wrote a book about it https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Rider:_Travels_on_the_Healing_Road
Funny you should mention his book, I’m just flicking through my copy now. It’s years since I read it, over 50,000 miles in 14 months I believe!! I think I shall read it again, great man and a great drummer.
Loved Rush, they were one of the in bands from my school days, saw them about 4 years ago, a very sad day
the man the made me realize I was never gonna be a drummer. thanks for that Neil. RIP. you guys brought, Spirit to the Radio.
Loved Rush as a young un... Wife even bought me Spirit of the Radio last Christmas. Along with the best of Laurel and Hardy and the Viz's Pieman's Wig. RIP Neil Peart.
Yesterday afternoon I heard Tom Sawyer on Planet Rock and was amazed by Peart’s drumming. Thinking to myself how technical and precise it is on that track. Only Bonham could play with more precision than him. Big loss
Amazing Drummer amazing Guy, Next time we get thunder I will assume it’s Just NP practising upstairs with his new band mates X
My god he could play, they’ve always come across as such nice, humble people. I listened to an interview with Geddy and he was talking about his book about bass guitars. He mentioned contacting John Paul Jones whilst researching said book. He said “John Paul Jones actually came round my house with his guitar!!” He was so excited and awestruck, brilliant.
A very good friend of mine was the lead sound engineer on their world tour around 2012. He said they were all likeable guys, and not at all what he has come to expect when taking these bands out on the road.
Absolutely gutted with the dreadful news, 67 is no age, I read his book a few years ago and it touched me to the core. Such a tragic loss of a hugely talented man, him & Bonzo were the very best drummers ever, and he was a fabulous wordsmith. I hate getting to the age when all your heroes are dying.
RIP....As some have posted Rush was the thinking mans Heavy Metal band in my teenage years. Not many more with his qualities left!
Brilliant quote from him. When I ride my motorcycle I’m glad to be alive. When I stop riding my motorcycle I’m glad to be alive. https://moneyinc.com/how-neil-peart-became-a-big-name-in-motorcycles/
He was a fantastic drummer. His drum rig was second to none and a work of art in itself! We seem to be losing a lot of our heroes as time takes it's toll and there is very little to replace them. Those of us that were young enough to remember the late 70's and 80's but old enough to appreciate them still are the luckiest generation really. We experienced in real time the best music and bands this planet has ever offered and is ever likely to offer. RIP Neil, we will miss you mate.
