I still can't believe it... It is impossible... My drum and lyrics guru is dead😥😥😥I cry and I'm in mourning😪😪😪Condolence for the family, friends and all fans of Rush😓😓😓R.I.P Neil... My Brother🧡🧡🧡
I feel you I wish my best hopes on all of his friends and family my sorrows I feel can’t compare to their’sBut I still hurt because I love him. the best drummer in the world
My biggest RUSH honor was having two extra tickets to a show. I called everyone. I then instructed my girlfriend to drive to an old, life long friend who used to watch my band play RUSH songs as a kid. I knocked on the door 1 hour before the show "Hey man!!" he said. "What ya doing tonight" I asked. "Nothing" he answered. "You are now" as I handed two tickets. I later saw him and friend in the crowd. Smiles. He died 12 weeks later from pancreatic cancer. Still jerks a tear today. (Time Machine Tour)
That’s a good memory my friend. I’m happy he was Alive and Ready to receive the Tickets. I would like to believe he got to meet Neil in Person, where ya Can meet a stranger like was long awaited, where no one walks away from meeting their Drum/Band Hero unhappy…
Say what you will and I know we have our favs but I havent seen anyone that did it better in my lifetime (Im 62). Thanks for the music and the memories Neil, Alex and Geddy.
He never stopped learning or trying to improve. It’s what made him one of the best, if not the best ever. May you Rest In Peace, Neil Peart. You will never be forgotten.
@@benjaminrapp7418skill is only a portion of what makes a great musician. There’s a reason guys like Matt garstka won’t be remembered thousands of years from now but Neil will. Neil changed the game, and did so half a century ago
I often say that if I were to die and go to the good afterlife, I would want to go to the one with all the good animals as opposed to the good people. Neil makes me think the opposite.
Was at this show, beauty weather. First DW set for Neil and the last we see of wind chimes used as well. Also first use of Roland V Drums iirc. Weeks later as others have noted, his daughter died in that single car accident. I was up north at the girlfriends parents house near Owen Sound, Ontario. I drive to the nearest town on an early Sunday morning to get the Toronto Sun newspaper. Got back, brewed some coffee, went out to the deck, dead quiet as others were sleeping. Sat down, lit a smoke and read the news in the entertainment section about Selena dying. Not going to lie, I shed tears reading that. Others woke up around then and wondered what was up. Girlfriend knew I was a huge Rush fan so she understood but the others did not. Sad day for Rush fans. And then his wife died 10 months later. Truly aweful for any person to go through, losing your entire family so quickly. Just thought I would share. Life can be short so be nice to people as it can all end in a heartbeat.
This was filmed just one month before Neils daughter died in a car accident. What have this man have to go trough in his life. Neil, I hope you are now reunited with your daughter and found your peace. You have dedicated your life to become one of the best musicians in the history and your legacy will be here forever and will bring joy and inspire others to do the same. Thank you.
@@joan-annebross9217 Stanley Clarke was playing it as a lead in Return to Forever before Rush, Jack Cassidy from Jefferson Airplane, Jack Bruce, Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins, Chris Squire were pushing lead bass before Geddy but Geddy is awesome too
I'm still convinced that Neil, Alex, and Geddy are not from this planet. There's just no way only 3 guys can make the music they made sound so incredible. Pure genius..........
I saw him perform a drum solo on this very stage on the Snakes & Arrows tour not even 20 feet from me. Closest I've ever been to a religious experience to a musical performance.
@@oz_media GUP was my first of 3 great shows Thank you Neil Geddy and not last or least Alerxt. Whose solos are still blowing my mind in 2020! And we can't forget Hentor. Hentor the Barbarian. He's last but also not least like Lerxt.
@@GasparinaCunhaI didn't even know who that was until you mentioned it. And of course I Googled it. Anything with Mike Portnoy and it has to be pretty good. But I think even he would disagree. He would definitely give the nod to the Rush.😎 I will have to check them out. I didn't even know Mike was in another band.👍
Neil had expanded his percussion techniques at this time and this is a great showcase of the great musician he was. Alex and Geddy were equally proficient musicians and songwriters which is what made them such a great band.
The only thing is is Neil didn’t believe in God and he used his influence to “inspire” others via music, to express why he felt that way. Neil has been my favorite drummer for decades but there’s so many different things to write about. Why religion. His spiritual relationship (or lack there of) was his business so I never understood why he wrote about it so frequently unless it was to influence others into thinking the same way.
@@apieceofdirt4681 Perhaps Neil would agree with Carl Sagan on spirituality, quoth: ‘Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. So are our emotions in the presence of great art or music or literature, or of acts of exemplary selfless courage such as those of Mohandas Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. The notion that science and spirituality are somehow mutually exclusive does a disservice to both.’
I never understood why people critique neils solos on youtube...you cant pick each change up apart and make any analysis. Neils solos are to be listened to from beginning to end and all you can should say afterward is WOW 😮.
Exactly, it's orchestrated and has layers. Show me another drummer that had superior leg/arm independence like this. He can play one beat with his hands and play different with his feet. He's not the fastest but he's one of the best composer the drumming world ever had. He's your favorite drummer favorite drummer.
Wait! Who critiques Alex solos? WTF! That is why he is a member of one of the most loved and respected bands ever! 40 Years of playing some of the most iconic riffs and solos ever! The man has forgotten more about how to play a solo than most so called famous artist will ever play in their entire career! So whoever criticizes his solos watching him on TH-cam you better be Jimmy Page or the Late great Eddie Van Halen! Alex created masterpieces that people recognize instantly! What is crazy he did most of it in one take with ancient technology and no Pro Tools to digital edit by pushing buttons! If you were blessed enough to ride with these guys for their 40 years as a kid, teen, and as adult you understand that nobody criticizes the mighty Rush! Alex, Neil, and Geddy are family and we miss them and thank them!
I was at a concert in North York, Toronto in ... 1975 or so. Three bands; I can't remember the opener but April Wine was second and Rush was the third. We stood on the chairs and clapped the rhythm for all of it. I could not feel my hands the next day.
Even though Neil has exited stage left he has left permanent waves by caressing the steel cymbols and making mystic rhythms in both hemispheres making an impact bigger than the Manhattan project. Farewell to the king! See you in 2112!
Tony Dompier neil rolled the bones quite often as he knew time stands still for no one. he was the greatest working man and by far not a fly by night drummer. from a show of hands, he will be missed by many. rest in peace under the trees and and don’t wander into the twilight zone.
hard to imagine another drummer that can touch him in terms of creativity. These aren't drum 'solos' but drum compositions as he stated it in interviews. All three were just amazing to watch and on another level with talent
There's a lot of good drummers out there today. But there will NEVER be another Neil Peart !!! He's love for the drums and music was impeccable ! Listening to him talk about his challenges that he worked on, was inspiring to all the drummers out there. We all love and miss you ): (RIP Professor)
The most insane thing about this, is how much control the man has. One foot keeping a simple two note beat, and the rest of him doing all sorts of different time changes, and passages around the kit. Incredible.
Thank you Neil. Thank you Alex. Thank you Geddy. We love you so much - and you know it. That is why you have always been so humble - so professional because you know how much we - your loyal fans over the years that has placed you where you will always be, as the money making corporations were quick to dismiss you as a curiosity risk. You have never forgotten - never - why you are where you are. It is us - your fans - who has always seen you for who you are. There are not many bands on this earth who can say that it is their fans who placed them in halls of greatness as opposed to greedy promoters who wanted to tell us what what we appreciated. It is your music and your heart that will echo through the time of future fans yet to be who will truly appreciate RUSH. We thank you for all you have given us - and we "know" - you thank us for all we have given you. Enjoy your retirement - no-one has genuinely earned it more than you. May God bless you all and your families and God's speed. No-one needs to tell you three unassuming boys from Canada how much the world loves you for all you have given us. Thank you
When Bohnam died on the day of me getting up to get 2 tickets to see Zep, I thought I would never have such a bad as day as that in my life. So many artists have proved that wrong, but nobody more that Neil. I love you Neil and I will miss you forever.
This was Neil probably at his peak in terms of technique and dynamics - and yes, the tragedy that came just a couple months later and lasted for years. Rest in Peace Professor - you brought so much and inspired musicians in Canada and worldwide with your playing, your writing and especially your continual drive to improve. I hope there's a good place out there and you're getting to talk with all the great intellects of humanity and jam with the greatest musicians. Peace brother!
Maybe but he is like a surgeon on the drums. I am so lucky to have seen them perform in their R-40 tour. He is also a talented writer and has several books to his credit and he is very well read. Not likely to see another like him for quite a while. Do a search for his solo that has a 360 drum set an he changes to like 6 different stations and perform approx 6 different styles in one solo. The man is epic.
And he would be the last one to agree with anyone calling him "the best." The man is a consummate professional. During their active years he always would reach out to other percussionists to ask "how." A maestro with humility and an ongoing thirst for betterment. Truly no one like Neil.
And millions loved him. Or the him he made available. Thanks for sharing your light Neil. You are truly missed. He'd probably say "Who the heck are you talking to? "
+Hamse This show was about 2 months before Neil's daughter would die in a single-car accident. 10 months later, his wife would die of cancer. Needless to say that this changed his life forever.
Just shows how your life can change in an instant, all part of Gods plan and Niel is an inspiration to NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN - just work harder!! Love you Niel!
The man was a percussionist machine, not just a drummer, a percussionist musician!!! He will be missed by not only Rush fans, but by anyone who can appreciate writing, lyrics, great stories, and by all means of course, his epic phenomenal talent playing the drums!!! Rest in Peace Neil, we will forever be listening to and walking to your beat!!!
I was working at a hotel in Asheville in 2015, and who pulls up on his BMW! My gratuity for helping him check in was 2 back stage passes to their final performance in Toronto.
Geddy is one of most amazing musicians ever... couple that with Alex and his guitar virtuoso... and if that’s not enough...Neal is straight in the pocket freaking amazing, plus he wrote all the lyrics.... c’mon, best band ever! Oh, wait.. I forgot, they’re a fucking trio! Drop the mic!
It doesn’t matter, they are the best band ever. Geddy Lee Number one bassist of all time, Neil number one all time, and Alex #4 All Time, only behind number one Hendrix number two, Page, number 3 Eddie Van Halen!!
@@thomasandersondrums2260 I would like to believe this also, because Rush is my favorite Band and in my opinion the 3 of them are GOAT, however the experts think Page is better, and Page had stated that Hendrix is the GOAT , plus many other experts say Eddie Van Halen is the GOAT, but each guitarist plays in a different genre, so it is hard to compare
@@YedMan01 in what universe does Eddie even make the same list as Alex? Or page tank higher than Alex in actual talent, ability and productive creativity? I've seen them all live, watched hours of videos neither of those 2 come close to the
Exactly! Everytime Neil heard or learned something new that he liked he would incorporate it into his solo, and he even said that the beginning of his solo for the Snakes & Arrows tour, was all improvised, he just played what he felt fit. RIP Neil, 2020 Sucks.
HOW!?!?! How in the hell was he able to remember all of this?!?!? I know his drum solo evolved over the years, but so much of this is just so dead on that it's unfathomable.
Buddy Rich died quite a while ago. Rush fans are so deluded on a mass scale. There are hundreds of Drummers in bands that I don't even like that are better Drummers. Drummers in genres like Slayer and Anthrax etc. are very technical Drummers, so was Neil, very technical, though you can't dance to it without looking like an epilectic. The Rhythm Guitar is meant to be in time with the Drums in Rock. In good quality Rock music the vocal patterns indicate when there are Tom Fills and Cymbal crashes. If I want a Drummer to be at odds with all the other instruments I'll listen to Jazz. I could list all the really great bands and Drummers, though I would be wasting my time. It's very difficult to explain to the musically illiterate people. Some of my favourite bands were/are Alternative, Independent, DIY artists that only released a few Singles and a couple of Albums, yet the quality was sublime. I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to a dull and boring band like Rush.
Alan Strom you stink and you cannot even spell Rush. Why are you here if your bashing the band? Been seeing these guys live since Roll the Bones. your opinion is disrespectful and absolutely not welcome here so You should Exit Stage Left.
Alan Strom sounds like someone’s jealous of Neil, as you should be, because he was 1000x the human being you’ll ever be. You’re the delusional one if you think the drummers from slayer and anthrax are better than Neil. There’s no way you can come close to Neil. And how is the band dull? They played hard rock in the beginning of their career, to more complex and technical pieces like la villa from hemispheres. And eventually they ventured to more electronic things like GUP. They’re the most well rounded prog rock band in existence, and easily the greatest band of all time. You sir, should leave.
@@alanstrom2221 I’m sorry Slayer & Anthrax suck imo, and Neil is way better then the drummers from those bands. Also, calling Rush dull is disrespectful, maybe you are deluded, and if you don’t like Rush, then why are you even watching this video and commenting?
@@mitchmaher & J Rock Thank You, this Alan Strom guy is just disrespectful, and I’ve never liked Slayer or Anthrax, and, imo, Neil is 10x better then their drummers, and I bet their drummers would say the same thing. Oh and @Alan Strom Which drummers do you think are better, Neil and Buddy or the drummers from Slayer and Anthrax, I’m going with Neil and Buddy.
"Functional discoordination" at it's finest! The stars were definitely aligned when Geddy and Alex met in high school and went on to encounter Neil a few years later. You know, your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. RIP Brother! Your loss still hurts a few years later. 😥
The 3 members of Rush have more pure talent and skill than ALL of todays so called musicians put together! Having seen them live 5 times in my life they remain one of my all time fave bands (especially live) No other band of just 3 guys can produce a sound anything like this!
Watch the Mexican band the warning. 3 sisters rocking the hell out of it, they admmire Rush and Pink floyd, people say the drummer is gonna be Peart, Portnoy, Mangini and Moon in one person, and she's the lead singer in many songs lol
I was wondering when you were going to show up. There are plenty of young musicians who not only play instruments but do it sparklingly well. You're just a stupid, lazy old pussy fart who won't stop pining for the "good old days" long enough to pull his head out of his ass long enough to check them out.
I am a man of 27 years. Grew up with hip hop, grime, drum and bass, house and tech music. I have recently become aware of the talents of Rush and this piece of music is amazing. The medley from 10:45 - 11:30 reminds me of a tech or jungle track drum beat and I would love to hear it mixed into one.
I meant to reply to you Steve Schreiner!!!! No one will never ever be able to play like Neil Peart!! He has the most complex drum patterns of anyone!! And plays with the most Endurance ever!! Playing for 2 straight hours every show so many days a week!Of the hardest hitting drummer of all time,and with the most Difficult Rhythmic patterns of any PROFESSIONAL DRUMMER OUT THERE!!!!! NEIL PEART DEFINITELY THE GREATEST EVER!!!!!
umpy Goodness no need to apply labels. Enjoy one or the other or both. Totally different styles and their own sound. And Peart is certainly no “poor man’s anything”. Has influenced a countless number of drummers. As has Palmer. Stop comparing. Not a competition.
It's killing me inside. I can't believe Neil Peart is gone. Truly truly one of the all time inspirational greats. You will be sorely missed by millions.
This has to be the baddest Jam session in the history of mankind No Lyrics but u never ever seen a band groove & gel together like 1body I mean they were in the POCKET sorry I’m just in awe of their performance and in mourning as well when the reality that Neil Peart has left Earth and transcended to his place were he belongs with the Stars in Heaven THE BEST EVER !
This is one of my favorite Neil Peart drum solos to watch. His solos evolved over the years, There is just something about this particular arrangement that I really love.
People say they were at their peak in the 80s but I think it was this time of their lives. It was a new beginning and they were all healthy and full of pent up creativity. I really enjoyed every concert from Moving Pictures to R40 and Rush will forever be my favorite band.
In a good and lengthy interview documentary, Geddy Lee refers to the old adage "less is more." He clarified that when you are Rush "More is more." He'll take what ever advantage he can of instruments and technology to create additional sounds on stage.
Neil Peart is the reason I play drums. Thank you for all the years of inspiration innovation. I never got to see you live and it's sad that you are retiring! Miss you already!
I am a avid fan of this man neal . I never relly felt like he had gone coz we have his music but it just hit me my hero is gone. He was not nobody's hero he was mine . I just ball my eyes out😢😢😢 love you neal . Even tho he say . That a bit over the top but hay what can I say 😢
I once won tickets to a Blind Date - a beer company sponsored event where ticket winners didn't know who was playing. The concert was in a smallish club in Toronto. 700 people. When we got there we found out it was Rush playing. I got to stand right by the stage for the entire concert. I'm still in disbelief from how talented those three men are.
Ive watched this LEAVE THAT THING ALONE alot, and every time i cant help but to belive NEIL has/had SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES when it came to his drumming. R.I.P. DRUM MASTER.
I still can't believe it... It is impossible... My drum and lyrics guru is dead😥😥😥I cry and I'm in mourning😪😪😪Condolence for the family, friends and all fans of Rush😓😓😓R.I.P Neil... My Brother🧡🧡🧡
I feel you I wish my best hopes on all of his friends and family my sorrows I feel can’t compare to their’sBut I still hurt because I love him. the best drummer in the world
@@kirkhaas6665 Wow very well said my friend!!
He was one of the great ones!
@@kirkhaas6665 yes indeed, he had a great way with words didn't he!!
Me too friend i want to die
Greatest band ever, no dancers, no back up singers, no auto tuners. Just True musical genius.
You are so right, what you see is what you get with Rush.
Plus kimonos.
One of the best rock bands indeed
And Neil Peart's Ming the Mercilus' hat, which worked much better when he was sporting the goatee.
Very well put ...I couldn't have said it better myself
3 of the nicest and most talented people to have ever graced the music industry.
No doubt about it....
I would agree
We need a ritual from neil peart
Or the earth for that matter. I miss you Neil. 😢
Amen to that!
My biggest RUSH honor was having two extra tickets to a show. I called everyone. I then instructed my girlfriend to drive to an old, life long friend who used to watch my band play RUSH songs as a kid. I knocked on the door 1 hour before the show "Hey man!!" he said. "What ya doing tonight" I asked. "Nothing" he answered. "You are now" as I handed two tickets. I later saw him and friend in the crowd. Smiles.
He died 12 weeks later from pancreatic cancer. Still jerks a tear today. (Time Machine Tour)
Awesome!
Bro. That was kinda morbid
That was really nice of you!
That was really nice of you to do that, and RIP to your friend, hope your doing ok.
That’s a good memory my friend. I’m happy he was Alive and Ready to receive the Tickets. I would like to believe he got to meet Neil in Person, where ya Can meet a stranger like was long awaited, where no one walks away from meeting their Drum/Band Hero unhappy…
Say what you will and I know we have our favs but I havent seen anyone that did it better in my lifetime (Im 62). Thanks for the music and the memories Neil, Alex and Geddy.
Neil Peart doesnt die.Neil Peart Lives!!!
@@erictobias7 on
He never stopped learning or trying to improve. It’s what made him one of the best, if not the best ever. May you Rest In Peace, Neil Peart. You will never be forgotten.
Not only was he possibly one of the best drummers of all times, but possibly one of the most gentle, loving and understanding people ever.
He IS the BEST DRUMMER of ALL TIME!!!🎉🎉🎉
@@brendanward2257 Neil was great and inspirational, but there are MANY far more skilled drummers.
@benjaminrapp7418 can i have some of what you're smoking???
@@benjaminrapp7418skill is only a portion of what makes a great musician. There’s a reason guys like Matt garstka won’t be remembered thousands of years from now but Neil will. Neil changed the game, and did so half a century ago
Absolutely devastated today...."When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart"...
REST IN PEACE NEIL PEART YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
But he's nobody's hero! RIP Neil.
Let's change those words to "But he's everybody's hero!" And, yea, RIP Neil!!!
Suddenly you were gone, from all the lives you left your mark upon.
He was ALL our heroes!, sadly I am a life long fan of RUSH but never got to see them live in person. ONLY got to see em on dvd......................
Neil Peart did not die: he took his Time Machine and went to the year 2112. We get
the sound of the greatest drummer ever!
NEIL CAN NEVER BE COPIED PERIOD.
wicked comment!
I often say that if I were to die and go to the good afterlife, I would want to go to the one with all the good animals as opposed to the good people. Neil makes me think the opposite.
Great comment. Exactly. He is living forever in eternity and he is making music for all the angels in heaven.
Second greatest.
In ALL fairness, buddy rich.
Was at this show, beauty weather. First DW set for Neil and the last we see of wind chimes used as well. Also first use of Roland V Drums iirc.
Weeks later as others have noted, his daughter died in that single car accident.
I was up north at the girlfriends parents house near Owen Sound, Ontario. I drive to the nearest town on an early Sunday morning to get the Toronto Sun newspaper.
Got back, brewed some coffee, went out to the deck, dead quiet as others were sleeping. Sat down, lit a smoke and read the news in the entertainment section about Selena dying.
Not going to lie, I shed tears reading that. Others woke up around then and wondered what was up. Girlfriend knew I was a huge Rush fan so she understood but the others did not.
Sad day for Rush fans. And then his wife died 10 months later. Truly aweful for any person to go through, losing your entire family so quickly.
Just thought I would share. Life can be short so be nice to people as it can all end in a heartbeat.
It brings me to tears when I think of that chain of events. To have even come back to play again after such monumental loss is unfathomable, to me.
Neil Peart in two words: *ABSOLUTE LEGEND.* 🤘🏻♥️
3 masters at their craft. Not one can ever be replaced. RIP Mr. Neil Peart!
This was filmed just one month before Neils daughter died in a car accident. What have this man have to go trough in his life. Neil, I hope you are now reunited with your daughter and found your peace. You have dedicated your life to become one of the best musicians in the history and your legacy will be here forever and will bring joy and inspire others to do the same. Thank you.
Geddy perfected the notion of the bass as a lead instrument.
The Funk group Slave did a good job of lead bass as well.
I think Geddy and Chris Squire were the two people who brought the bass up front on the stage and in the mix, but this is just my opinion.
Stanley Clarke would say wait now hold up and so would Larry Graham and Verdine White
I would lie on my bed as a teenager in the early days, & often all I heard was Geddy's bass. Never heard anyone play it as a lead.
@@joan-annebross9217 Stanley Clarke was playing it as a lead in Return to Forever before Rush, Jack Cassidy from Jefferson Airplane, Jack Bruce, Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins, Chris Squire were pushing lead bass before Geddy but Geddy is awesome too
I'm still convinced that Neil, Alex, and Geddy are not from this planet.
There's just no way only 3 guys can make the music they made sound so incredible.
Pure genius..........
his drum solos alone were worth the price of admission to their concert
First Rush concert I saw was $15, shirts were $12 I think. The drum solo was worth WAAAAY more than the ticket back then.
Amen. Seeing them in the 80s when you could get in for < $20...I think I owe Neil some cash! :)
I saw him perform a drum solo on this very stage on the Snakes & Arrows tour not even 20 feet from me. Closest I've ever been to a religious experience to a musical performance.
chris zickel Totally agree!!
@@oz_media GUP was my first of 3 great shows Thank you Neil Geddy and not last or least Alerxt. Whose solos are still blowing my mind
in 2020! And we can't forget Hentor. Hentor the Barbarian. He's last but also not least like Lerxt.
You will never find 3 guys as good as they are at their individual crafts together again
The winery dogs
@@GasparinaCunhaon their way, but not even close. Great trio, can't be beat but one time, by Rush.
@@GasparinaCunhaand where are they now? what price longevity?
@@GasparinaCunhaI didn't even know who that was until you mentioned it. And of course I Googled it. Anything with Mike Portnoy and it has to be pretty good. But I think even he would disagree. He would definitely give the nod to the Rush.😎 I will have to check them out. I didn't even know Mike was in another band.👍
There was nothing like a live rush show.... and never will be. RIP Neil
Neil had expanded his percussion techniques at this time and this is a great showcase of the great musician he was. Alex and Geddy were equally proficient musicians and songwriters which is what made them such a great band.
Best drummer to ever lived. RIP mr.peirt
God rest your soul Neil, you were a great man that brought not only music but literature to so many of us.
The only thing is is Neil didn’t believe in God and he used his influence to “inspire” others via music, to express why he felt that way. Neil has been my favorite drummer for decades but there’s so many different things to write about. Why religion. His spiritual relationship (or lack there of) was his business so I never understood why he wrote about it so frequently unless it was to influence others into thinking the same way.
@@apieceofdirt4681 Perhaps Neil would agree with Carl Sagan on spirituality, quoth: ‘Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. So are our emotions in the presence of great art or music or literature, or of acts of exemplary selfless courage such as those of Mohandas Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. The notion that science and spirituality are somehow mutually exclusive does a disservice to both.’
Neil Peart was one of the greatest musicians and percussionist ever to grace the planet... Rest in peace Professor
Theres just friggen no way 3 guys can turn out such stunning richness in sound. "WOW"
Now that is what I call a drum solo
the hardest working band in rock history.
tim lamb I guess that's why they call them the working men....
i think zappa and jethro tull more....
What r u sayin?
Best Band of all time!!!
Not anymore. :D
Is it me or does this track sound especially clear and clean? Proud work!!!
I never understood why people critique neils solos on youtube...you cant pick each change up apart and make any analysis. Neils solos are to be listened to from beginning to end and all you can should say afterward is WOW 😮.
Exactly, it's orchestrated and has layers. Show me another drummer that had superior leg/arm independence like this. He can play one beat with his hands and play different with his feet. He's not the fastest but he's one of the best composer the drumming world ever had. He's your favorite drummer favorite drummer.
It is basically a history of many styles of drumming from rock, African and Jazz put into one fantastic solo.
Wait! Who critiques Alex solos? WTF! That is why he is a member of one of the most loved and respected bands ever! 40 Years of playing some of the most iconic riffs and solos ever! The man has forgotten more about how to play a solo than most so called famous artist will ever play in their entire career!
So whoever criticizes his solos watching him on TH-cam you better be Jimmy Page or the Late great Eddie Van Halen!
Alex created masterpieces that people recognize instantly! What is crazy he did most of it in one take with ancient technology and no Pro Tools to digital edit by pushing buttons!
If you were blessed enough to ride with these guys for their 40 years as a kid, teen, and as adult you understand that nobody criticizes the mighty Rush! Alex, Neil, and Geddy are family and we miss them and thank them!
I’ve never read a critique.. it’s impossible.
Holy Smokes! No one has ever done it better.
I was at a concert in North York, Toronto in ... 1975 or so. Three bands; I can't remember the opener but April Wine was second and Rush was the third. We stood on the chairs and clapped the rhythm for all of it. I could not feel my hands the next day.
RIP Neil, truly the greatest EVER!
Simon Philips: )
But he was Nobody's Hero! 😉
@@phenixreturns who?
@@jesushasalreadywon8891 nobody
Next to John Bonham
Even though Neil has exited stage left he has left permanent waves by caressing the steel cymbols and making mystic rhythms in both
hemispheres making an impact bigger than the Manhattan project. Farewell to the king! See you in 2112!
Tony Dompier neil rolled the bones quite often as he knew time stands still for no one. he was the greatest working man and by far not a fly by night drummer. from a show of hands, he will be missed by many. rest in peace under the trees and and don’t wander into the twilight zone.
I'm not a big music fan but this one hit me like a hammer too. Neil, we miss you.
I'm new to Rush but I got all the references
Creative. Nicely played...
holy shit shut the fuck up
you make Rush fans look bad. this is why literally everyone hates Rush fans. The lack of self-awareness is beyond cringe
hard to imagine another drummer that can touch him in terms of creativity. These aren't drum 'solos' but drum compositions as he stated it in interviews. All three were just amazing to watch and on another level with talent
There's a lot of good drummers out there today. But there will NEVER be another Neil Peart !!! He's love for the drums and music was impeccable ! Listening to him talk about his challenges that he worked on, was inspiring to all the drummers out there. We all love and miss you ): (RIP Professor)
Watched this so many times my phone is saying " LEAVE THAT THING ALONE !!" 😂😂😂😂
A Neil Peart drum solo is a thing of beauty.
The most insane thing about this, is how much control the man has. One foot keeping a simple two note beat, and the rest of him doing all sorts of different time changes, and passages around the kit. Incredible.
Indeed! As Master Yoda would say, "It's four separate times he keeps."
For sure not easy by any means..
He's not human
And sometimes his feet do a three beat note! He kept perfect timing.
Well said, true
Thank you Neil. Thank you Alex. Thank you Geddy. We love you so much - and you know it. That is why you have always been so humble - so professional because you know how much we - your loyal fans over the years that has placed you where you will always be, as the money making corporations were quick to dismiss you as a curiosity risk. You have never forgotten - never - why you are where you are. It is us - your fans - who has always seen you for who you are. There are not many bands on this earth who can say that it is their fans who placed them in halls of greatness as opposed to greedy promoters who wanted to tell us what what we appreciated. It is your music and your heart that will echo through the time of future fans yet to be who will truly appreciate RUSH. We thank you for all you have given us - and we "know" - you thank us for all we have given you. Enjoy your retirement - no-one has genuinely earned it more than you. May God bless you all and your families and God's speed. No-one needs to tell you three unassuming boys from Canada how much the world loves you for all you have given us. Thank you
Top 3 of one of the greatest bands ever !!!!
Uuuuhhh .. . Yeah what he said
Amen...
I'm devastated!!!
Just can't believe that Neil just passed away..
Thank you, MASTER PEART.
You did a Fantastic Job.
God.Bless your Soul 😳💔💔
Yes, Rush and the Grateful Dead. Did it their way.
When Bohnam died on the day of me getting up to get 2 tickets to see Zep, I thought I would never have such a bad as day as that in my life. So many artists have proved that wrong, but nobody more that Neil. I love you Neil and I will miss you forever.
Neil Peart ....................najcudowniejszy perkusista na planecie Ziemia
Probably one of the best solo's Neil ever did. And indeed... two months later...
This was Neil probably at his peak in terms of technique and dynamics - and yes, the tragedy that came just a couple months later and lasted for years.
Rest in Peace Professor - you brought so much and inspired musicians in Canada and worldwide with your playing, your writing and especially your continual drive to improve. I hope there's a good place out there and you're getting to talk with all the great intellects of humanity and jam with the greatest musicians. Peace brother!
Robert Svilpa agree with you 100%
Neil is in a league of his own. I have never seen a drummer so precise in my lifetime. He is truly a perfectionist and a pleasure to watch him play.
OCD?
Maybe but he is like a surgeon on the drums. I am so lucky to have seen them perform in their R-40 tour. He is also a talented writer and has several books to his credit and he is very well read. Not likely to see another like him for quite a while. Do a search for his solo that has a 360 drum set an he changes to like 6 different stations and perform approx 6 different styles in one solo. The man is epic.
Craig D well said Craig, my hero since 1979!
And he would be the last one to agree with anyone calling him "the best." The man is a consummate professional. During their active years he always would reach out to other percussionists to ask "how." A maestro with humility and an ongoing thirst for betterment. Truly no one like Neil.
I seen them 5 times each one was better every time
“There is never love without pain”
RIP Neil best drummer & lyricists EVER!
And millions loved him. Or the him he made available. Thanks for sharing your light Neil.
You are truly missed.
He'd probably say
"Who the heck are you talking to? "
Corinne Webb I hate when they say females don’t like Rush! I’ve been a rush fanatic since I was 10 in 1974.
Absolutely second to none. Nobody can begin to equal this magnificence. RIP, Professor.
Barely two months before Neil's life would change forever. So much respect for the man.
+EddieLivesOnLincoln no human is ever the same after being hit that hard, glad he escaped with his bike and found love again.
+EddieLivesOnLincoln What do you mean?
+Hamse This show was about 2 months before Neil's daughter would die in a single-car accident. 10 months later, his wife would die of cancer. Needless to say that this changed his life forever.
Aaaaa okay!
Just shows how your life can change in an instant, all part of Gods plan and Niel is an inspiration to NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN - just work harder!!
Love you Niel!
How many drummers fantasy would be to have the spirit of Neil Peart enter the drummers body to play a drum solo?
could that include us Air drummers as well?
The man was a percussionist machine, not just a drummer, a percussionist musician!!! He will be missed by not only Rush fans, but by anyone who can appreciate writing, lyrics, great stories, and by all means of course, his epic phenomenal talent playing the drums!!! Rest in Peace Neil, we will forever be listening to and walking to your beat!!!
I was working at a hotel in Asheville in 2015, and who pulls up on his BMW!
My gratuity for helping him check in was 2 back stage passes to their final performance in Toronto.
Neil’s drum solo is like watching the fireworks show on the 4th of July. Totally awesome!!!!!
Geddy is one of most amazing musicians ever... couple that with Alex and his guitar virtuoso... and if that’s not enough...Neal is straight in the pocket freaking amazing, plus he wrote all the lyrics.... c’mon, best band ever! Oh, wait.. I forgot, they’re a fucking trio! Drop the mic!
It doesn’t matter, they are the best band ever. Geddy Lee Number one bassist of all time, Neil number one all time, and Alex #4 All Time, only behind number one Hendrix number two, Page, number 3 Eddie Van Halen!!
Hmmm.... No Love for Beck i see...
@@YedMan01 Alex Lifeson is better than both Page and Hendrix
@@thomasandersondrums2260 I would like to believe this also, because Rush is my favorite Band and in my opinion the 3 of them are GOAT, however the experts think Page is better, and Page had stated that Hendrix is the GOAT , plus many other experts say Eddie Van Halen is the GOAT, but each guitarist plays in a different genre, so it is hard to compare
@@YedMan01 in what universe does Eddie even make the same list as Alex? Or page tank higher than Alex in actual talent, ability and productive creativity?
I've seen them all live, watched hours of videos neither of those 2 come close to the
Holy jesus that snare drum. And what a great mix.
I was lucky to go see them live for the Test for Echo tour. One of the best live shows I ever seen ...
What a blessing to have grown up with RUSH . My LOVE of RUSH can not be overstated.
Who the F dislikes this....best drummer of our age!
The greatest percussionist lyricist from the greatest prog/rock band ever!!!!! RIP Neil Peart!!🇨🇦
Talent beyond belief. R.i.p. you will never be surpassed
Neil's solos differ every performance. He incorporated everything he did just in different sequence. Which is totally amazing 😲
Exactly! Everytime Neil heard or learned something new that he liked he would incorporate it into his solo, and he even said that the beginning of his solo for the Snakes & Arrows tour, was all improvised, he just played what he felt fit. RIP Neil, 2020 Sucks.
HOW!?!?! How in the hell was he able to remember all of this?!?!? I know his drum solo evolved over the years, but so much of this is just so dead on that it's unfathomable.
What I rich, textured, melodic instrumental...
Nothing short of the greatest drummer ever! RIP Buddy!
Buddy Rich died quite a while ago.
Rush fans are so deluded on a mass scale.
There are hundreds of Drummers in bands that I don't even like that are better Drummers.
Drummers in genres like Slayer and Anthrax etc. are very technical Drummers, so was Neil, very technical, though you can't dance to it without looking like an epilectic.
The Rhythm Guitar is meant to be in time with the Drums in Rock.
In good quality Rock music the vocal patterns indicate when there are Tom Fills and Cymbal crashes.
If I want a Drummer to be at odds with all the other instruments I'll listen to Jazz.
I could list all the really great bands and Drummers, though I would be wasting my time.
It's very difficult to explain to the musically illiterate people.
Some of my favourite bands were/are Alternative, Independent, DIY artists that only released a few Singles and a couple of Albums, yet the quality was sublime.
I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to a dull and boring band like Rush.
Alan Strom you stink and you cannot even spell Rush. Why are you here if your bashing the band? Been seeing these guys live since Roll the Bones. your opinion is disrespectful and absolutely not welcome here so You should Exit Stage Left.
Alan Strom sounds like someone’s jealous of Neil, as you should be, because he was 1000x the human being you’ll ever be. You’re the delusional one if you think the drummers from slayer and anthrax are better than Neil. There’s no way you can come close to Neil. And how is the band dull? They played hard rock in the beginning of their career, to more complex and technical pieces like la villa from hemispheres. And eventually they ventured to more electronic things like GUP. They’re the most well rounded prog rock band in existence, and easily the greatest band of all time. You sir, should leave.
@@alanstrom2221 I’m sorry Slayer & Anthrax suck imo, and Neil is way better then the drummers from those bands. Also, calling Rush dull is disrespectful, maybe you are deluded, and if you don’t like Rush, then why are you even watching this video and commenting?
@@mitchmaher & J Rock Thank You, this Alan Strom guy is just disrespectful, and I’ve never liked Slayer or Anthrax, and, imo, Neil is 10x better then their drummers, and I bet their drummers would say the same thing. Oh and @Alan Strom Which drummers do you think are better, Neil and Buddy or the drummers from Slayer and Anthrax, I’m going with Neil and Buddy.
Y'all know that when you stick an ad right in the middle of an awesome performance like this, I immediately add it to my "will never buy" list?
I keep a list. Honestly.
Those responsible,....should be taken out and FLOGGED
are you a communist sir?
Ya these ads have gotten ridiculous it really sucks
Neil was in great physical shape here everything was clicking on all cylinders this is a great performance
His best drum solo on TH-cam imo.
And in a matter of weeks his world imploded.
Put it in the suitcase and call it a day....that is the best drum solo i've seen from neil ever .🙏❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏
"Functional discoordination" at it's finest! The stars were definitely aligned when Geddy and Alex met in high school and went on to encounter Neil a few years later. You know, your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. RIP Brother! Your loss still hurts a few years later. 😥
RIP Professor. Greatest drummer ever.
The 3 members of Rush have more pure talent and skill than ALL of todays so called musicians put together! Having seen them live 5 times in my life they remain one of my all time fave bands (especially live) No other band of just 3 guys can produce a sound anything like this!
The police? ..RUSH IS DEFINITELY BETTER IN MY BOOK , BUT THE POLICE ARE COOL TOO..?
Primus.
Fo sho, the best trio ever! 2nd place........Cream
Watch the Mexican band the warning. 3 sisters rocking the hell out of it, they admmire Rush and Pink floyd, people say the drummer is gonna be Peart, Portnoy, Mangini and Moon in one person, and she's the lead singer in many songs lol
Drummer Guy not as complex not technical
These, kids, are what were called "musicians". most calling themselves musicians today are just computer programmers. RIP N.P.
i knew it was over when DJs could join the musicians' union
Yes
You nailed it
I'm not a drummer...but an old guitar player.,.,..it's different now ....
I was wondering when you were going to show up.
There are plenty of young musicians who not only play instruments but do it sparklingly well.
You're just a stupid, lazy old pussy fart who won't stop pining for the "good old days" long enough to pull his head out of his ass long enough to check them out.
DUMFOUNDED ! IS ALL I CAN SAY AS TO THE MASTERY OF MR. PEART. THERE HAS TO BE A SPEACIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HIM AND HIS KIT. R.I.P.
I am a man of 27 years. Grew up with hip hop, grime, drum and bass, house and tech music. I have recently become aware of the talents of Rush and this piece of music is amazing. The medley from 10:45 - 11:30 reminds me of a tech or jungle track drum beat and I would love to hear it mixed into one.
I like Mangini, Portnoy, Grusin (sp), Jason Rullo, Weckl.....but nobody gives me more joy than to watch the PROFESSOR!!!!
he's a poor man's CARL PALMER, whom was Peart's secret idol. (ALL of it came from Carl: the tubular bells, wood blocks, etc.)
Agree 10000% with ya there!! The GREATEST!!!
I meant to reply to you Steve Schreiner!!!! No one will never ever be able to play like Neil Peart!! He has the most complex drum patterns of anyone!! And plays with the most Endurance ever!! Playing for 2 straight hours every show so many days a week!Of the hardest hitting drummer of all time,and with the most Difficult Rhythmic patterns of any PROFESSIONAL DRUMMER OUT THERE!!!!! NEIL PEART DEFINITELY THE GREATEST EVER!!!!!
umpy Goodness no need to apply labels. Enjoy one or the other or both. Totally different styles and their own sound.
And Peart is certainly no “poor man’s anything”. Has influenced a countless number of drummers. As has Palmer. Stop comparing. Not a competition.
umpy Goodness Carl sucks
It's killing me inside. I can't believe Neil Peart is gone. Truly truly one of the all time inspirational greats.
You will be sorely missed by millions.
He was from another planet, now he's on his way home. Rest in Peace Neil.
Rejoining the elder race of men.
Have you safe trip home Neil. And by the way THANK YOU!
Have you safe trip home Neil. And by the way THANK YOU!
I wonder if these guys really ever grasped how good they were and how much joy they brought their fans.
long live the holy Canadian trinity, RUSH!
Neil Peart is so awesome. I have never seen anyone play drums like that. He is the best.
This has to be the baddest Jam session in the history of mankind No Lyrics but u never ever seen a band groove & gel together like 1body I mean they were in the POCKET sorry I’m just in awe of their performance and in mourning as well when the reality that Neil Peart has left Earth and transcended to his place were he belongs with the Stars in Heaven THE BEST EVER !
This is one of my favorite Neil Peart drum solos to watch. His solos evolved over the years, There is just something about this particular arrangement that I really love.
An absolute beast on the drums (and the other two are no pushovers, either!). Taken too soon. R.I.P.
4 years later, and I'm still distraught that the world lost Neil. I still get emotional when I see him play...😭
Neil Peart, 1-10-20 RIP , you will be missed. One of the greatest drummers the world has ever known :(
Peart is absolutely insane. He`s like a well-taken care of, Well-oiled machine without a kill switch.
Except Neil himself turned off his “kill switch”
Neil Peart will be remembered forever. He was truly exceptional.
People say they were at their peak in the 80s but I think it was this time of their lives. It was a new beginning and they were all healthy and full of pent up creativity. I really enjoyed every concert from Moving Pictures to R40 and Rush will forever be my favorite band.
Long live “The Professor”!!🫡
Neil is a machine on those drums. I've always wondered how in the hell can just three guys possibly make that much noise! They were great.
THESE GUYS ARE UNREAL ONLY THREE GUYS MAKING ALL THAT MUSIC JUST LOVE IT.........
3 x prodigy =can move mountains :)
In a good and lengthy interview documentary, Geddy Lee refers to the old adage "less is more." He clarified that when you are Rush "More is more." He'll take what ever advantage he can of instruments and technology to create additional sounds on stage.
Neil Peart is the reason I play drums. Thank you for all the years of inspiration innovation. I never got to see you live and it's sad that you are retiring! Miss you already!
Wow. I don’t think I’ll ever recover from that 😳🤗
I am a avid fan of this man neal . I never relly felt like he had gone coz we have his music but it just hit me my hero is gone. He was not nobody's hero he was mine . I just ball my eyes out😢😢😢 love you neal . Even tho he say . That a bit over the top but hay what can I say 😢
Three men on a stage making such a sublime magic sound - and then Neil Peart launches into his solo - forever brilliant !
Metronomes used Neil Peart as a reference.
the master of metronome is Simon Philips or Vinnie COlaiuta :)
Made me smile, nice
yeah dude thats used up alreaDY
phenix returns Jeff Porcaro was the best metronome ever
Lol. Not back in the 80’s they didn’t.
Excellent...
RUSH is RUSH...
Neil Pert just left us 4 days ago 💔
"Love and Light" to His Soul
RIP dear Brother in Rock 😪
He's together again with Jackie and Selena Z.J. Condolences to Carrie and Olivia and all close friends. RIP our friend.
The Quarter note kick beat never wavers.....the high hat never wavers....perfection...
My favorite band since 1975. I saw every concert tour until they retired in 2015...👌.
RIP the professor on the drum kit! You wwhere one of the greatest rock drummers!
The greatest
Best ever, hands down
there isn't a man alive that can touch his talent
Best group in this century, crisp and clean perfect. Total masters of their instruments. Perfection.
I once won tickets to a Blind Date - a beer company sponsored event where ticket winners didn't know who was playing. The concert was in a smallish club in Toronto. 700 people. When we got there we found out it was Rush playing. I got to stand right by the stage for the entire concert. I'm still in disbelief from how talented those three men are.
Ive watched this LEAVE THAT THING ALONE alot, and every time i cant help but to belive NEIL has/had SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES when it came to his drumming. R.I.P. DRUM MASTER.
I’ll miss you forever Professor 💔💔💔