I'm a year off 60 and I've been a music fan for my entire adult life. Most people don't understand how precious music is. I wasn't even allowed to listen to anything not song in Church until I turned into a rebellious teenager. Then I listened to whatever the fuck I wanted;. Rush influenced me and everyone I cared to know, Alex and Geddy are two of the best guitarists I have ever seen/heard. I didn't know Taylor at all, but if Dave Grohl left the percussion to someone else, he must have been a beast.
Getty Lee seems to be struggling with the higher notes while singing, but they sound really good! I can't ever remember hearing a bad Rush song, because it doesn't exist! I'm on the second listienng now.... Guitar 🎸 🎤 🥁 =Ahhhh!
I've been a guitarist for 44 years and, while I don't a single favorite guitarist, Alex is definitely my favorite "rock lead" player. He is the master at bringing that energy.
Love hearing the woman cheer for Geddy. When you consider the legendary place Rush has in rock history, it's amazing that they're such nice, drama-free people. Can't help but love 'em.
Even better, look closely at the crowd. The majority show no reaction at all. They're millennials and GenZs who don't even know who Rush is and don't care
Dave and Chad are both amazing drummers and both were drumming their asses off. But hearing Danny Carey on YYZ was incredible. There will never be another Neil Peart but stylistically, Danny is about as close as it'll ever get. This was an amazing tribute to both Taylor and The Professor.
100% agree with this. Danny is the only one of them who is in a true "Prog Rock" band like Rush. The other guys are killer rock drummers, but he's on a different level!
I would think that too. As I love all the other drummers, and may be biased for my love of TooL, he played the crap out of that to my enjoyment. What a great show. I'm sure you've seen, but check the video on "Pneuma".
Can you imagine having a current Rush concert with rotating drummer carousel to try to play all of their songs? Get all the current bad assess and have them rotate thru the Rush catalogue for 3 hours. I'd go see that in a heartbeat...
@@RoT-Victor3I was going to say I can there is only one guy who comes to mind who'd truly do the parts justice and tribute Neil properly... that man is Mike Portnoy.
As a drummer myself, I can only imagine how Dave (a rock star himself) felt playing RUSH's music with Geddy and Alex. A dream come true for any drummer. R.I.P. Taylor and Neil
Watching an excellent drummer like Grohl hanging on for dear life during 2112 and thinking back to how calm and collected Neil Peart always seemed makes me appreciate what a virtuoso Peart was.
Danny almost nailed the YYZ intro , that intro bit is tuff to nail and playing it live with RUSH makes it a little harder I would imagine and the fact he is playing on a drum kit that he may not use on the regular makes it even harder. Good stuff Danny! Legend
One more thought: Danny is killing YYZ. So good. Lot of emotion on the big man's face. Phenomenal drummer. Wasn't ready when Geddy spoke of Neil. Still get a little emotional. Never met the man and he never knew I existed. But his words had a profound impact and his music inspired me my entire adult life. This is amazing. Would be great to see more like this but for a happy occasion.
As a drummer myself I'll say this, 'The Professor' will be missed. The impact Rush had on the music world is undeniable. Anytime Geddy and Alex take the stage now and perform with various drummers is just one more gift we get from Rush. And for each one of these drummers, every one a star in their own right, you know it has got to be one of, if not THE highlight of their lives. I hope Geddy and Alex will continue to, Exit... Stage Left. 🤘🤘
@@Musica-zp7zn Grohl isn’t on Peart’s level on the drums, but he’s a legend in his own right and one of the nicest, most generous and down to earth guys in Rock. Show some respect and don’t be such a dick.
Drummers like Peart or Bonham are above any comparison. But there are those who insist on comparing these musicians of courage who toast us with their participation in the bands we miss.
I hope Geddy and Alex continue to play with guest drummers to help the music live on. Don't get me wrong, Neil is the best drummer ever in my mind because to me, drumming is athletic and a precision science. There are amazing drummers that can add artistry to the instrument in different ways. Dave is one of them. He has flair and a way to play behind the beat that adds to the music like few, if no one else, can do. They aren't in competition. It's different.
Least he can do after the sacrifice. I love music sports entertainment but this is a Luciferian world these people sacrifice people they care about to enriching themselves. Wake up peeps the days we live in are evil. This distracts us.
Major shame that more humans just don’t know how incredible this tribute concert or these kind of moments were. The blending of generations and creative crossroads.
Very well put,amigo,LEGENDARY.Future humans will see this on the historical record as we now recognize the introduction of FIRE!!!! To prehistoric man.Calculus, trigonometry,these were elementary to Neil Peart.
@@AdamHodges-o6x I would think if Kurt was still with us after making it through those tougher years and aging up around all these other great musicians who have been through the best and worst of life he would be on top of the world with happiness to participate. Kinda cool to realize his soul, influence and art he gave the world is present still though with these folks performing here and all over the globe.
I know right?? I’m 61 now & Rush was my band when I was a teenager, I saw them in 1981 or 82 in la crosse Wisconsin & we went to the show totally straight so we wouldn’t miss a thing ! Rip Neil & Taylor
These shows have been just a GIFT for us Rock fans, a gathering of our favourites from the past, the present, and a glimpse at future stars.... Who's up for this being a regular thing?
This needs to happen at least once a year. What is more awesome and wholesome is that many of these guys have lost close friends but they can support each other on stage, Dave is a genius and an angel for putting together these amazing shows.
I had to plug my ears and turn off this video 3 minutes into the song. Sounds like a local teenage garage band. How anyone can like this crap is beyond me. I can't listen to this stuff LIVE. I do enjoy the studio versions though, so don't call me a hater.
it really IS great, almost as good as the incredible Playing For Change shows. The next fractured band I sure would like to hear again would be Sly And The Family Stone. Then the surviving members of Pink Floyd. Then Oasis.
@@gc8972bChad is one of my favorite musicians of all time but I think John is more legendary. Probably a top 10-20 guitarist of all time. The reason why the chili peppers are so popular
Shit I’m 61 years old &Rush was one of my favorites! Geddy & Alex still kick ass after all these years. This was really enjoyable for me to listen to & watch .. That’s some big shoes to step into Dave! Here’s to Dave Grohl for putting this together. Rest In Peace Neil & Taylor
Neil with his ability to write lyrics as one of our lifetime greatest drummers. Geddy with his beautiful voice, who could drop a key or two to make his voice still relevent, and of course Alex, with his fat fingers showing us all that its not the size of the fingers, its what they can do. Seen Rush 13 times and I miss them so much.,
But remember, Neil isn't the original drummer on this tune. I think this is one of the only Rush songs that a drummer can play and not worry so much about trying to duplicate it. I've heard so many Rush covers where it kind of gets "lost in translation". So in that respect, I think Chad to a marvelous job. I think he was the best of them all in both tribute concerts, and I think all of them are top notch drummers.
The F**K did he!!! Danny is a fine player but Neil is an impossible act to follow. Dave came the closest and played the hardest song of the set anyway and he wasn't perfect either.
It's amazing that Grohl made it happen. Danny Carrey playing YYZ with Geddy and Alex is the closest thing we'll ever get to RUSH. I doubt that they'd want to but they could tour with that line up and pull it off. Danny is one of the few guys around who could learn every Peart drum part note for note and do it perfectly.
@@Lance37a Totally. I hear that. Especially on the ride cymbal bits, its really straight on, no swing. I read on Reddit (who knows if its true) but that they didn't really rehearse it, had a quick sound check and that was it. Danny knew it by memory and just went for it.
The more I watch these tributes, it feels like more than a Taylor tribute. It feels like a tribute to Peart, Van Halen, etc. What a beautiful, cathartic thing to watch and listen to.
Heartwarming to see how Rush was not forgotten after they were forced to call it quits - Their legacy has only grown bigger ever since Neil's final exit.
You got to hand it to Dave, he did an excellent job! those are some huge shoes to fill and he tried and gave hiss all. And oh my God at their age to play and sound like that is nothing short of beyond amazing Geddy singing at the age of 70 like that Holy balls!!!!! Seeing them play again has the hairs on my entire body standing straight up and that girl screaming for them even adds more the excitement. I'll say it that Rush is the Mount Rushmore of all bands. Their dedication and surgical precision to everything is for all to follow and learn from Total Legends forever.
What an absolute honour it must have been for Grohl, Smith and Carey to play with the two remaining legends of the greatest rock trio in history! RIP Neil Peart RIP Taylor Hawkins
Danny Carey really, really grew into YYZ each and every second. Half way through it was like they'd been jamming forever together, what a magical tribute to all the artists and thank you.
The punk versions of Rush tunes with cranked raw guitars, Geddy Lee singing like the album vocals with most of his high range back (that long rest certainly did his voice good), with Drums pushing the beat (rushing at times), youthful energy, loved it, I loved it and so did the crowd !!! They roared as though they just saw the Beatles. Long live Rush, get back out there boys !!!!
We heard three fantastic drummers. And it highlighted even more how special a musician Neil Peart was. The way he played, no one can replace him. Rush's music was complete with him.
Not only that, but to fill in for one of his biggest influences live for the first time since his death… that hits way different and is a testament to Danny’s talent and mastery.
I have the utmost respect for Danny and Dave and what they have done for music. They are both phenomenal musicians in their own right. With that said, no one can play these songs with true proficiency and feel other than the Professor himself. Nothing but love for Dave and Danny. This entire concert had me in tears on multiple occasions. RIP to two of the greatest drummers of our lifetime. Neil and Taylor...we love you.
I wouldn’t mind betting Danny was near perfect on that… I feel with Neil’s passing he stands head and shoulders above the crowd… just like Neil did. In fact I would go as far as to say Tool stand in the same special category as Rush… a massive and dedicated following despite the lack of mainstream attention, exceptionally talented, deeply philosophical and spiritual to listen to.
What a fitting tribute to Taylor...Getting a band he absolutely adored to play for him ...Thanks Dave for bringing all of them together..This was epic and Danny Carey (the closest to Neil in terms of the technical excellence ) absolutely killed it ..
The guitar solo in "Working Man" was so masterfully written and complex. Even the author himself cannot replicate it and he really does not try. Alex is one of the greatest!
As great of a drummer as Daney Carey is, he didn't impress me with his YYZ performance. He messed up on the end of the intro, and also didn't do Neil Peart's signature ride cymbal pattern. As a Rush fan, I find that inexcusable. And I am a big Tool fan, as well.
Definitely lost some of tye kick to his voice but the long rest done wonders, I bet if they put the octave down a step it'd be just like an old rush concert
@@Shakermakerrri mean it’d be odd if he hadn’t lost an octave or two, he’s 70 and you could already tell the deterioration by 1984 (going off of Spirit of Radio from the GUP live)but it was very small back then and only really got more pronounced at like r30 (probably due to him not singing much during the hiatus) but he definitely was nailing it during this concert.
This was not just a tribute to Taylor but to Neil too. To see Danny sit in Neil’s place was more than a tribute, I’m sure it was an honor for Danny. Neil was a hero for him. Danny and Neil played together years ago. Just to watch that video of them together, I knew that the torch had been passed from “the professor” to the student. I give props to Dave and Chad and Taylor as they are true drummers, through and through. But as for Neil and Danny, they are percussionists and are tops in their craft and very very few like them. Use of different instruments and time signatures are like no other. RIP Taylor and The Professor
Dave Grohl was amazing. I can’t believe how incredible his timing was. 2112 is so hard to play that tightly and in a a one-off performance to boot. Just phenomenal
So wonderful to hear Ged and Alex playing these songs live once more and see the joy it still brings them. And l think that Neil would be glad that they were too! Rest in peace Professor.
Rush are my literal heroes. I was devastated when Neil passed. I love the outpouring of love from musicians and fans alike. It's also heartwarming when you see elite musicians being fans as well. Edit to add: That screaming lady is my spirit animal 14:48 😭
Geddy and Alex, two of the greatest ever, ever, EVER at their instruments, obviously LOVE playing and love each other still after all these years. Ans three great drummers doing their best to try and keep up and emulate the GOAT, Neil Peart. RIP Taylor and RIP Neil
Tom... oh, ...Tom-tom. @Tom Karasch You like that? ____/\ That's a drum-pun... pah-rum pah-rum-pum. Now you give me gum-gum, dumb-dumb. Name that movie reference rather than a lather of offense, show that you see my intents were not to incense, and we might become frenz. You've already got this 'Duncan Plump' likeability about ya, I've softened my Terri Lee commentary insanity, into a more concerned but caring-Karen Black but got your back when that wack old racist crack-pot got his face shot cuz you sure not the one to get caught fkn-round to find out. Now... if THAT last paraskrit was able to score a hit of resonant recognition upon your synaptically wired brain cognition, well lol, well then MY NEW FREN, CHOO AR DA CHIT, and not only theece, but Ayee woneveh forgit, theece dayass loongass Ayee lives... Rico. J/k, but here comes da knives, lol... So... lemme cut tootie chaisse, LL K00L Tommy, acronyms like GOAT have nowhere to hide in music commentary, even if narcissist 80's rap pioneers are given an unspoken pass to keep their legendariness as unstained as possible... for the good of our children, their children, ...and their childrens children, feel me? Oh the GOATs can run - and they SHOULD... but they will NOT know peace until they are herded, swallowed HOLE, that IS to say by Courtney Love... AND regurgitated back into the WWF, hopefully upon Hulk Hogan in their entirety, but if a lil bit gets on the Ultimate Warrior, nobody says shit, got it? We all keep our Borg-collective mouth SHUT. K? See musicians are blessed with various gifts, and talents of tremendously variant types... some, even receive from above an absolute divine devotion to a tenacious and tedious obsession to useless endeavors such as practicing their craft with a relentless, even repentless religious fervor, and before you know it the 3 of them are on the same stage with each other looking like David Byrne on Mtv(how did I get here? Shhh... i'm getting to that, though first I must clarify thy names be not Gary Alex or Neil, but rather AL, John, and Paco - the 3 amigo GOATS of The Mediterranean Sunrise Fantasy Island(sans the little person) for aspiring acoustic guitarists, worldwide, LLC) ...and yes, da Professor was a blissed out blesser of us here, but just mere mortal stretched-skin strikers and toe tappers, but GOATs like Bunyan-Bonham and his Kashmir Konfessions can haunt you for ever, ever, EVER, and even, even,.EVEN BUDDY thinks that's RICH! Fat Morton's Jelly is ROTFL. Now, wanna know where you went FULL RIGHTEOUS? CAPSLOCK is a CLUE, and it's also a four letter word, like CLUE, that',s 2 CLUES for you, Boo-Blue,...its a word that IS MUSIC, and always will be, so I hope you'll be f33L'n it always, in aLL ways, and I imbibed every word I contrived for you hear(sic) with it tOO. 😇 Peace~•in•~
They are all very good but there only ever was one Prof. Watching them struggle a little when he was note perfect for 3 hours a night makes you appreciate even more what we have lost. God bless Neil.
The way they did this lineup is impeccable. And the fact that Dave could even make it through one song bearing the burden of two passed drummers.. much respect. Danny though.. is the rightful heir to Neil’s throne, should Rush choose to continue. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Holy crap Rush's back! Never thought I'd see this!! Obviously no one can replace Neal Piert but Dave Grohl, Chad Smith and Dany killed it here! Neil was so good it takes several drummers to actually complete a full concert!
tears roll from my eyes, some in the happiness that this brings for Taylor's Fan everywhere and some in sorrow remembering Neil and Taylor and how we shall never more be entertained by their familiar places we all have grown with through our lives. ( i think all the drummers did great jobs, but did you notice how hard it was for them all to try to keep up ? A testament to Neil's True skills ) all in all one of the best tributes ever and all hail RUSH !!
Awesome, truly awesome. For me Chad was fkin epic in fairness covering Mr Rutsey, yet another drummer that has sadly passed away. RIP to so many of our favourite drummers. :(
While my dad has seen them several times before I was born, I am sad that I will never seen them in full. Neil was such an inspiration to me as a young drummer. I remember me and my dad, who plays guitar, would rock out for hours to rush songs so I could work on my technique and speed. This was really awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Portnoy most likely wouldn't have fucked up the intro. It must have been soul crushing for Danny in that moment, but he is a professional and got on with, building into the song.
Legendary players celebrating two of our worlds best rock drummers, RIP Neal and Taylor! We will never forget the gifts you gave us! I can’t believe I’m still tearing up!❤️❤️❤️❤️
One time he left the stage during a concert cause a fan screamed "Will Ferrell". And he had asked people to stop saying it. It was right after they had the drum off on Conan or Jimmy Fallon
After seeing Rush 53 times including the final show at the Forum in LA even though I love watching these guys play, it just wasn't the same without Neil.... Tears!
Of course it wouldn't be the same without Neil. Rush will forever be 1/3 Neil. But the entire meaning of these shows isn't about that. It's about love & life celebration for Taylor & HIS connection & friendship with all those artists. If Neil were still with us he would be there playing his heart out for Taylor.
I hear you and sympathize. This is no disrespect to Neil, but the exact opposite. Danny and Neil had become close friends. So freaking cool to see him play YYZ. Chad Smith, also a huge fan and has said how Neil inspired him, just killed it! Killed It! Thank you Dave Grohl! What a splendid treat to watch this video.
Wow Dave Grohl... didn't know you had it in you... amazing job orchestrating with a "little kit". Almost seemed like a Tribute to Neil too. So glad to see Geddy and Alex live again.
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee haven't lost a step over all these years, still phenomenal musicians.
I'm a year off 60 and I've been a music fan for my entire adult life. Most people don't understand how precious music is. I wasn't even allowed to listen to anything not song in Church until I turned into a rebellious teenager. Then I listened to whatever the fuck I wanted;. Rush influenced me and everyone I cared to know, Alex and Geddy are two of the best guitarists I have ever seen/heard. I didn't know Taylor at all, but if Dave Grohl left the percussion to someone else, he must have been a beast.
They are rock gods, just unbelievable wall of sound that Rush puts out
Getty Lee seems to be struggling with the higher notes while singing, but they sound really good! I can't ever remember hearing a bad Rush song, because it doesn't exist!
I'm on the second listienng now.... Guitar 🎸 🎤 🥁 =Ahhhh!
Someone once asked EVH how it felt to be the best guitarist ever, and he said "I don't know. Ask Alex Lifeson".
mmm nah Geddy is definitely past his vocal prime
There's poetry to this. A band who lost its drummer playing with a drummer who lost his drummer. 🥲
It’s like poetry. It rhymes.
- George Lucas
said the same thing.
Except Neil died of cancer not from doing a fuck load of drugs!
I dont know how you can celebrate a drug addict killing them selves. They should have been there before it was to late. This is all a fucken joke
Or people just die.
Rush with Danny Carey. Please God. Make it so. There is magic here. The proffesor would approve.
Just no.
If they want to do a project, I’m all for it. But there’s no Rush now, and never will be again.
@@theaterdreamer There was Rush before Neil, and there can be Rush after him.
We got King Crimson with Carey instead... And Steve Vai
Danny Carey could pull a Rush tour off. Never thought I would say that about anyone.
I truly think Danny is the only one who could even come close to Neil's energy and performance!!
@@jyoung6026jimmy Chamberlin 🤘
@@jyoung6026 Josh Freese could do it.
When you can stump Mike Portnoy, you deserve respect. He could fill in for.sure
. Nice.call.
Primus did a farewell to kings tribute tour.. check it out..
Amazing to me that Alex doesn’t show up in “Greatest Guitarist” lists. His dexterity and sense of timing and time signatures … amazing.
I've been a guitarist for 44 years and, while I don't a single favorite guitarist, Alex is definitely my favorite "rock lead" player. He is the master at bringing that energy.
Probably because Neil and Geddy, the greatest rock virtuosos of their respective instruments, got all the Limelight
Massively underrated. Voted by his guitar peers he does make the top 100 ever on poll by rolling stone.
He is 98th on Rolling Stones list but 8th on Guitarworld's list. We also know the R.S. list is mostly political, so I greatly devalue their lists.
He is on Rolling Stones list of top 100 guitarist......He is number 100
Love hearing the woman cheer for Geddy. When you consider the legendary place Rush has in rock history, it's amazing that they're such nice, drama-free people. Can't help but love 'em.
She's awesome 👌
Even better, look closely at the crowd. The majority show no reaction at all. They're millennials and GenZs who don't even know who Rush is and don't care
Remember Rush is only for guys And it’s required to wear black jeans to a Rush concert. That was probably a dude, but I can’t see his pants.
@@stanleymasterson1135 But when they approached the stage the stadium was near tear down because of the screaming.
@@gabriel_mendez No it wasn't. The only screaming was from the girl holding the camera, ad just a small number of other people.
Danny playing with Rush gave me serious goose bumps.
Dave and Chad are both amazing drummers and both were drumming their asses off. But hearing Danny Carey on YYZ was incredible. There will never be another Neil Peart but stylistically, Danny is about as close as it'll ever get. This was an amazing tribute to both Taylor and The Professor.
Danny Carey is incredible.
If Rush ever tours' again it's Dan and I'm sure he's up for it since it takes 10 years for Tool to make an album.
@@bothellkenmore lol he's got time!
100% agree with this. Danny is the only one of them who is in a true "Prog Rock" band like Rush. The other guys are killer rock drummers, but he's on a different level!
Loved how Danny tossed the drum stick in the air in the break in YYZ just like Neil did! ;-) \m/
You can almost hear Danny’s thoughts while he’s up there.
“I can’t believe I’m up here with RUSH!!!”
imagine what 15 yo Danny would think...
Not sure the other two could comp a Tool beat:) He's the next professor of prog.
he and screw up the song lol
I would think that too. As I love all the other drummers, and may be biased for my love of TooL, he played the crap out of that to my enjoyment. What a great show. I'm sure you've seen, but check the video on "Pneuma".
Can you imagine having a current Rush concert with rotating drummer carousel to try to play all of their songs? Get all the current bad assess and have them rotate thru the Rush catalogue for 3 hours. I'd go see that in a heartbeat...
In all honesty Chad sounded solid etc but nothing like Neil Peart . You really noticed the difference in working man and fills etc .
Fax. Honestly no better way to do it
@@humanactivated1017 lol. It was John Rutsy who played working man
Would love to see Mike Portnoy play with them.
@@RoT-Victor3I was going to say I can there is only one guy who comes to mind who'd truly do the parts justice and tribute Neil properly... that man is Mike Portnoy.
As a drummer myself, I can only imagine how Dave (a rock star himself) felt playing RUSH's music with Geddy and Alex. A dream come true for any drummer. R.I.P. Taylor and Neil
They all know each other pretty good by now so there is probably not THAT exiting but more of a challenge to play a song as close to Neil as possible.
@@eltoro969 Still pretty cool to play with your heroes you grew up idolizing.
Dave playing prog rock was something I needed in my life.
Watching an excellent drummer like Grohl hanging on for dear life during 2112 and thinking back to how calm and collected Neil Peart always seemed makes me appreciate what a virtuoso Peart was.
No way could Dave play a while Rush gig with that intensity, just goes to show how gifted Neil was to play that long without hardly breaking sweat.
@@paullaw3382 Grohl is exactly who COULD do an entire Rush tour. Don't you think he would rehearse?😮
@@bouzoukiman5000 Put the pot down kid.. Time for bed!
@@bouzoukiman5000 grohl is excellent but Neil technique is far more efficient and refined
Danny is the one who could pull off a whole rush show/tour
Danny almost nailed the YYZ intro , that intro bit is tuff to nail and playing it live with RUSH makes it a little harder I would imagine and the fact he is playing on a drum kit that he may not use on the regular makes it even harder. Good stuff Danny! Legend
I've seen hundreds of people nail that. . . on air drums at Rush concerts.
@@stevek8🤦♂️
If Danny Carey is messing up you know it’s tough
Didn't The Professor say the YYZ was tough for even him to play?
i dont know if he didnt pratice....but wow.....he screw it up
One more thought: Danny is killing YYZ. So good. Lot of emotion on the big man's face. Phenomenal drummer. Wasn't ready when Geddy spoke of Neil. Still get a little emotional. Never met the man and he never knew I existed. But his words had a profound impact and his music inspired me my entire adult life. This is amazing. Would be great to see more like this but for a happy occasion.
As a drummer myself I'll say this, 'The Professor' will be missed. The impact Rush had on the music world is undeniable. Anytime Geddy and Alex take the stage now and perform with various drummers is just one more gift we get from Rush. And for each one of these drummers, every one a star in their own right, you know it has got to be one of, if not THE highlight of their lives. I hope Geddy and Alex will continue to, Exit... Stage Left. 🤘🤘
'The Professor' makes Grohl play like a child, lol.
@@Musica-zp7zn Grohl isn’t on Peart’s level on the drums, but he’s a legend in his own right and one of the nicest, most generous and down to earth guys in Rock. Show some respect and don’t be such a dick.
Word 💪🏽
Drummers like Peart or Bonham are above any comparison. But there are those who insist on comparing these musicians of courage who toast us with their participation in the bands we miss.
I hope Geddy and Alex continue to play with guest drummers to help the music live on. Don't get me wrong, Neil is the best drummer ever in my mind because to me, drumming is athletic and a precision science. There are amazing drummers that can add artistry to the instrument in different ways. Dave is one of them. He has flair and a way to play behind the beat that adds to the music like few, if no one else, can do. They aren't in competition. It's different.
Alex's guitar tone is killer in this! Raw power like in the old days.
They call that Les Paul
I was thinking the same thing, beefy as all hell!!
He has some ballsy amps on stage too.
EVH, good old Twin Reverb, probably his H&K, I think I saw Friedman amp as well
It’s the Les Paul! Best guitar ever!
These shows Dave has put on in honor of his friend are fu*king awesome
Dave Grohl's superpowers: Being a great multi-instrumentalist. Being the nicest dude in rock. Having the most awesome friends to jam with!
Incredible way to send your bro off
So sad drugs took another...
Amen
Least he can do after the sacrifice. I love music sports entertainment but this is a Luciferian world these people sacrifice people they care about to enriching themselves. Wake up peeps the days we live in are evil. This distracts us.
Major shame that more humans just don’t know how incredible this tribute concert or these kind of moments were. The blending of generations and creative crossroads.
Very well put,amigo,LEGENDARY.Future humans will see this on the historical record as we now recognize the introduction of FIRE!!!! To prehistoric man.Calculus, trigonometry,these were elementary to Neil Peart.
@@nivekvergas8217 😝🤘🏻
Also a heartwarming but very sad reminder of how many ultra-talented artists we’ve recently lost.
I wonder what Kurt Cobain would say about this performance?
@@AdamHodges-o6x I would think if Kurt was still with us after making it through those tougher years and aging up around all these other great musicians who have been through the best and worst of life he would be on top of the world with happiness to participate. Kinda cool to realize his soul, influence and art he gave the world is present still though with these folks performing here and all over the globe.
Gotta be massive lifetime wish fulfillment for every drummer who has every taken the stage with Rush since Neil Peart’s passing. RIP Taylor & Neil
Geddy and Alex pushing 70 and have not lost a step!
Amazing.
Agree 💯
Alex looks his age, and yet can still play like a god but Geddy.... is he even aging now?
@@RickReasonnz Geddy colors his gray believe me
I know right?? I’m 61 now & Rush was my band when I was a teenager, I saw them in 1981 or 82 in la crosse Wisconsin & we went to the show totally straight so we wouldn’t miss a thing ! Rip Neil & Taylor
@@1927su I respect Rush so much because they weren't the typical sex drugs and rock and roll band, very professional
Chad been waiting his whole life for that moment
Playing with Rush who his worshiped since his teens and in honour of his good friend Taylor. What a moment!
@@drtenma3744 couldn't agree more.
He came out of the gate on fire!!!! Super cool and well done
Doctors have advised Chad Smith the smile on his face is now permanent. He was killing it. Geddy does the understated reference to The Professor.
Great to see Will Ferrell getting his drum on. 😂
So cool to see Rush jamming with their biggest fans!
Brought tears to my eyes. Been a die hard Rush fan for over 40 years. Was great to see this. Love you guys. Peace.
These shows have been just a GIFT for us Rock fans, a gathering of our favourites from the past, the present, and a glimpse at future stars.... Who's up for this being a regular thing?
This needs to happen at least once a year. What is more awesome and wholesome is that many of these guys have lost close friends but they can support each other on stage, Dave is a genius and an angel for putting together these amazing shows.
SAMMY WANTS TO DO ONE NOW 4 EDDIE. 💖💖
More more more!! This has been amazing. Every group that mattered has been represented❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤
I had to plug my ears and turn off this video 3 minutes into the song. Sounds like a local teenage garage band. How anyone can like this crap is beyond me. I can't listen to this stuff LIVE. I do enjoy the studio versions though, so don't call me a hater.
it really IS great, almost as good as the incredible Playing For Change shows. The next fractured band I sure would like to hear again would be Sly And The Family Stone. Then the surviving members of Pink Floyd. Then Oasis.
Love seeing Danny fill in for Neil!!! Bonzo, Danny & Neil are my 3 favorites ever!!!
You have magnificent taste...because it’s the same as mine😀
The 3 greatest! I’ve been dreaming of seeing Danny sit in for Neil since shortly after the professor passed.
and he screw the song lolll
Same over here!!
same
Chad killed it such a great drummer.
I just saw Chad Smith with the Peppers in Dallas (best show I have ever witnessed) and HE KILLED IT. The unsung hero of that band for sure.
He's fairly well sung.
Tony and Flea are bored, John is in his own world and Chad is the best argument for the RHCP to keep playing live
@@gc8972bChad is one of my favorite musicians of all time but I think John is more legendary. Probably a top 10-20 guitarist of all time. The reason why the chili peppers are so popular
Chad is a monster on the kit and should be applauded for putting up with Frusciante’s BS for so long lol
@@ParsoJr Frusciante is the reason why the chili peppers are so iconic
Chad energy and charisma is everything
I never really liked the Chilli Peppers, but I can watch Chad all day long! His stints with Drumeo are awesome.
Shit I’m 61 years old &Rush was one of my favorites! Geddy & Alex still kick ass after all these years. This was really enjoyable for me to listen to & watch .. That’s some big shoes to step into Dave! Here’s to Dave Grohl for putting this together. Rest In Peace Neil & Taylor
Same 61 and can't believe that I made it this far to witness this!
Neil with his ability to write lyrics as one of our lifetime greatest drummers. Geddy with his beautiful voice, who could drop a key or two to make his voice still relevent, and of course Alex, with his fat fingers showing us all that its not the size of the fingers, its what they can do. Seen Rush 13 times and I miss them so much.,
@@kennycab3374 i saw rush 9 times and loved every show
@1927su
Don't forget Bonzo the king of the triplets!
I`am 61 years old too, and I love all this guyz, this music is my life, blessings to all here from the bavarian alps in southern germany 🤘🙏
Chad Smith nailed it. There's so much room in that song to make it your own. It's one of my favorite Rush tunes to play
It was great but nobody 'nails' a Rush song on drums. Come on, you should know that.
No one but neil. Rip.
But remember, Neil isn't the original drummer on this tune. I think this is one of the only Rush songs that a drummer can play and not worry so much about trying to duplicate it. I've heard so many Rush covers where it kind of gets "lost in translation". So in that respect, I think Chad to a marvelous job. I think he was the best of them all in both tribute concerts, and I think all of them are top notch drummers.
The F**K did he!!! Danny is a fine player but Neil is an impossible act to follow. Dave came the closest and played the hardest song of the set anyway and he wasn't perfect either.
It was my favorite out-of all them.
It's amazing that Grohl made it happen. Danny Carrey playing YYZ with Geddy and Alex is the closest thing we'll ever get to RUSH. I doubt that they'd want to but they could tour with that line up and pull it off. Danny is one of the few guys around who could learn every Peart drum part note for note and do it perfectly.
No doubt he's a great drummer but that swing that Neil had is missing.
Check out Mike portnoy. His tributes are insane.
@@calebeecher8451 if Rush ever do anything more than appearances like this… it has to be Portnoy.
@@JedNadin most definitely. he truly becomes the artist he is portraying. And pays attention to every detail
@@Lance37a Totally. I hear that. Especially on the ride cymbal bits, its really straight on, no swing. I read on Reddit (who knows if its true) but that they didn't really rehearse it, had a quick sound check and that was it. Danny knew it by memory and just went for it.
The more I watch these tributes, it feels like more than a Taylor tribute. It feels like a tribute to Peart, Van Halen, etc. What a beautiful, cathartic thing to watch and listen to.
Chad Smith nailed this! And I'm a bigger Carey fan. Amazing!
Chad rules!
Heartwarming to see how Rush was not forgotten after they were forced to call it quits - Their legacy has only grown bigger ever since Neil's final exit.
Rush will never be forgotten.
@@romeoslover817 the Beethoven's and Mozart's of our time and the future
The truly are THEE best of the best!!
You got to hand it to Dave, he did an excellent job! those are some huge shoes to fill and he tried and gave hiss all. And oh my God at their age to play and sound like that is nothing short of beyond amazing Geddy singing at the age of 70 like that Holy balls!!!!! Seeing them play again has the hairs on my entire body standing straight up and that girl screaming for them even adds more the excitement. I'll say it that Rush is the Mount Rushmore of all bands. Their dedication and surgical precision to everything is for all to follow and learn from Total Legends forever.
What an absolute honour it must have been for Grohl, Smith and Carey to play with the two remaining legends of the greatest rock trio in history!
RIP Neil Peart
RIP Taylor Hawkins
Danny Carey really, really grew into YYZ each and every second. Half way through it was like they'd been jamming forever together, what a magical tribute to all the artists and thank you.
Danny Carey is beyond amazing
This is the longest period of time I've ever heard Danny play straight four...and he kills that, too.
thats why hes screw the song
@@sebg2086 yep , he screwed the beginning up , every drummer has different technique , all great drummers in their own right
Maynard's Dick is like 4 minutes long
@@sebg2086 Agree. This was a horrific performance and you could tell Geddy and Alex were not feeling it.
@@soundbreak7 he dont even play the ride part the same way.....DaNnY CaReY is the best.....no
The punk versions of Rush tunes with cranked raw guitars, Geddy Lee singing like the album vocals with most of his high range back (that long rest certainly did his voice good), with Drums pushing the beat (rushing at times), youthful energy, loved it, I loved it and so did the crowd !!! They roared as though they just saw the Beatles. Long live Rush, get back out there boys !!!!
Amen !
wow the boys sound great! Chad ,Danny and Dave must be in awe of Alex and Geddy.They all played great! The professor is smiling down upon them.
Had to be a dream come true for all of them - playing with their heroes.
This put the biggest smile on my face knowing how much of a fan Taylor was of Rush it just makes me warm and happy.
We heard three fantastic drummers. And it highlighted even more how special a musician Neil Peart was. The way he played, no one can replace him. Rush's music was complete with him.
Words cannot describe how amazing that was. Neil and Taylor would be proud.
When you get the chance to play with your life-long idols in music,.......You've done something.....Rock on, Danny Carey!
Not only that, but to fill in for one of his biggest influences live for the first time since his death… that hits way different and is a testament to Danny’s talent and mastery.
I have the utmost respect for Danny and Dave and what they have done for music. They are both phenomenal musicians in their own right. With that said, no one can play these songs with true proficiency and feel other than the Professor himself. Nothing but love for Dave and Danny. This entire concert had me in tears on multiple occasions. RIP to two of the greatest drummers of our lifetime. Neil and Taylor...we love you.
I wouldn’t mind betting Danny was near perfect on that… I feel with Neil’s passing he stands head and shoulders above the crowd… just like Neil did. In fact I would go as far as to say Tool stand in the same special category as Rush… a massive and dedicated following despite the lack of mainstream attention, exceptionally talented, deeply philosophical and spiritual to listen to.
eil definitely passed the baton on to Danny on the way out. Even more touching that they were good friends
No pressure, just filling in on drums for the GOAT.
Best comment here.
I can’t think of anyone better to do Neil Peart than Danny Carey.
@@DoiInthanon1897 Mike Portnoy could do that too.
Danny is THE GOAT
Thank you Alex and Geddy for this wonderful get together. A special thanks to all who made this possible. What a priceless gift. LONG LIVE RUSH!!!
Never thought we would hear those songs live again after The Professor. That was great!!
Mad skills these drummers have, hats off to them
What a fitting tribute to Taylor...Getting a band he absolutely adored to play for him ...Thanks Dave for bringing all of them together..This was epic and Danny Carey (the closest to Neil in terms of the technical excellence ) absolutely killed it ..
I just love that synth break on YYZ. Gives me chills.
Love seeing how much Chad is having while Alex just absolutely shreds the Working Man solo.
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The guitar solo in "Working Man" was so masterfully written and complex. Even the author himself cannot replicate it and he really does not try. Alex is one of the greatest!
Which one? I always see Working Man as having 3 solos!
Oh man! Danny Carey was amazing! That was excellent!
As great of a drummer as Daney Carey is, he didn't impress me with his YYZ performance. He messed up on the end of the intro, and also didn't do Neil Peart's signature ride cymbal pattern. As a Rush fan, I find that inexcusable. And I am a big Tool fan, as well.
I think this is the perfect format if Geddy and Alex wanted to tour under the Rush banner... having a bunch of drummers to homage Neil
I agree!
That would be awesome im sure they had a good time playing
Chad Smith played incredible with them!
What a treat! Geddy and Alex are two of the finest progressive rock musicians of all time. RIP Professor - a genius.
SO COOL to see the guys together again! Neil is looking down with a smile.
So cool that Neil and Danny were great friends, extra cool that Danny filled in for his friend 🤙🏼
The 2 best rock drummers ever
Geddy is in great voice here. He sounds incredible for 70. Alex ain’t too shabby either
Definitely lost some of tye kick to his voice but the long rest done wonders, I bet if they put the octave down a step it'd be just like an old rush concert
@@Shakermakerrri mean it’d be odd if he hadn’t lost an octave or two, he’s 70 and you could already tell the deterioration by 1984 (going off of Spirit of Radio from the GUP live)but it was very small back then and only really got more pronounced at like r30 (probably due to him not singing much during the hiatus) but he definitely was nailing it during this concert.
This was not just a tribute to Taylor but to Neil too. To see Danny sit in Neil’s place was more than a tribute, I’m sure it was an honor for Danny. Neil was a hero for him. Danny and Neil played together years ago. Just to watch that video of them together, I knew that the torch had been passed from “the professor” to the student. I give props to Dave and Chad and Taylor as they are true drummers, through and through. But as for Neil and Danny, they are percussionists and are tops in their craft and very very few like them. Use of different instruments and time signatures are like no other.
RIP Taylor and The Professor
Dave Grohl was amazing. I can’t believe how incredible his timing was. 2112 is so hard to play that tightly and in a a one-off performance to boot.
Just phenomenal
It´s not hard to play. It´s basically a hard rock song.
@@Rodrigo79799 lol okay
@@Rodrigo79799 wow you play at whole arenas and know you can pull it off? youre so good!!
@@cheenis420 You don't need to play in big arenas to know how to play an instrument, do you have shit in your head?
his timing was terrible tho, should have just let Danny play both songs.
Just WOW. Dave,Chad, Danny killed it.. Awesome
FUCK that was such a pleasure to watch those 3 songs, 3 killer drummers and Alex and Geddy smiling all the time. True legends!
I couldn't have said it better
Seeing these two brothers play again has been so cool, they both still got it, like fine wine, just appreciating with time, killer playing
RUSH is my favourite band from 1978: thahk you Neil, from Budapest
So wonderful to hear Ged and Alex playing these songs live once more and see the joy it still brings them.
And l think that Neil would be glad that they were too!
Rest in peace Professor.
Neil and Taylor are smiling😊
Rush are my literal heroes. I was devastated when Neil passed. I love the outpouring of love from musicians and fans alike. It's also heartwarming when you see elite musicians being fans as well.
Edit to add: That screaming lady is my spirit animal 14:48 😭
Danny Carey is the best drummer in the world! This was sick!
Has been since 7th January 2020
Tras la partida de Neil, probablemente si lo sea...
11:39
@@wevertonbarbosavieira1334 grow up
@@eccehomer8182correct - Peart was the GOAT
I've seen them countless times! It never gets old! They are that damn good!
Chad really impressed me....timing and playing was spot on! He really knows the songs very well!
Dude, that's Will Ferrell.
@@tymattheu4820 ha ha ha ha...ROTFLMFAO!
@@docwho10th88 😁
He is a professional drummer
@@abelmontalvo4052 Most professional drummers cannot play Rush songs with ease
Geddy and Alex, two of the greatest ever, ever, EVER at their instruments, obviously LOVE playing and love each other still after all these years. Ans three great drummers doing their best to try and keep up and emulate the GOAT, Neil Peart. RIP Taylor and RIP Neil
Thought he did great on drums there ,not easy to get away with many mistakes playing rush
Tom... oh, ...Tom-tom.
@Tom Karasch
You like that? ____/\
That's a drum-pun... pah-rum pah-rum-pum.
Now you give me gum-gum, dumb-dumb.
Name that movie reference rather than a lather of offense, show that you see my intents were not to incense, and we might become frenz.
You've already got this 'Duncan Plump' likeability about ya, I've softened my Terri Lee commentary insanity, into a more concerned but caring-Karen Black but got your back when that wack old racist crack-pot got his face shot cuz you sure not the one to get caught fkn-round to find out.
Now... if THAT last paraskrit was able to score a hit of resonant recognition upon your synaptically wired brain cognition, well lol, well then MY NEW FREN, CHOO AR DA CHIT, and not only theece, but Ayee woneveh forgit, theece dayass loongass Ayee lives... Rico. J/k, but here comes da knives, lol...
So... lemme cut tootie chaisse, LL K00L Tommy, acronyms like GOAT have nowhere to hide in music commentary, even if narcissist 80's rap pioneers are given an unspoken pass to keep their legendariness as unstained as possible... for the good of our children, their children, ...and their childrens children, feel me? Oh the GOATs can run - and they SHOULD... but they will NOT know peace until they are herded, swallowed HOLE, that IS to say by Courtney Love... AND regurgitated back into the WWF, hopefully upon Hulk Hogan in their entirety, but if a lil bit gets on the Ultimate Warrior, nobody says shit, got it? We all keep our Borg-collective mouth SHUT. K?
See musicians are blessed with various gifts, and talents of tremendously variant types... some, even receive from above an absolute divine devotion to a tenacious and tedious obsession to useless endeavors such as practicing their craft with a relentless, even repentless religious fervor, and before you know it the 3 of them are on the same stage with each other looking like David Byrne on Mtv(how did I get here? Shhh... i'm getting to that, though first I must clarify thy names be not Gary Alex or Neil, but rather AL, John, and Paco - the 3 amigo GOATS of The Mediterranean Sunrise Fantasy Island(sans the little person) for aspiring acoustic guitarists, worldwide, LLC) ...and yes, da Professor was a blissed out blesser of us here, but just mere mortal stretched-skin strikers and toe tappers, but GOATs like Bunyan-Bonham and his Kashmir Konfessions can haunt you for ever, ever, EVER, and even, even,.EVEN BUDDY thinks that's RICH! Fat Morton's Jelly is ROTFL.
Now, wanna know where you went FULL RIGHTEOUS? CAPSLOCK is a CLUE, and it's also a four letter word, like CLUE, that',s 2 CLUES for you, Boo-Blue,...its a word that IS MUSIC, and always will be, so I hope you'll be f33L'n it always, in aLL ways, and I imbibed every word I contrived for you hear(sic) with it tOO. 😇
Peace~•in•~
They are all very good but there only ever was one Prof. Watching them struggle a little when he was note perfect for 3 hours a night makes you appreciate even more what we have lost. God bless Neil.
@@mcfcguvnors agreed. Well done by all
Am I the only one who cried when Ged and Alex came together on the stage and bumped foreheads during YYZ.
The way they did this lineup is impeccable. And the fact that Dave could even make it through one song bearing the burden of two passed drummers.. much respect. Danny though.. is the rightful heir to Neil’s throne, should Rush choose to continue. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Holy crap Rush's back! Never thought I'd see this!! Obviously no one can replace Neal Piert but Dave Grohl, Chad Smith and Dany killed it here! Neil was so good it takes several drummers to actually complete a full concert!
What I notice is how hard it seems for these very skilled drummers to play tracks that Neil delivered with such ridiculous efficiency.
Meanwhile Carey looks like he's bored
Ridiculous efficiency is the right word. Neil Peart was barely human.
You don't get a nickname like The Professor without being one of the best ever.
Holy .... Dave Grohl have created some epic moments with these concerts. Jaw dropping, seeing all three drummers play with their heroes.
The fact you correctly used their instead of they're... makes me know you're intelligent. This was a great 16 minute set. I'm still blown away by this
Unfortunately Dave fell for the big lie and made his whole crew get jabbed, resulting in the deaths of his tour manager and Taylor.
@@SpectrumRob shut up
True story. Have you noticed sports players dropping dead?
@@SpectrumRob I'd imagine it's not the vaccine
RUSH - Best Band in the whole World
Danny is a beast! Phisically and musicaly
Ngl he ate it a few times here
Love Danny to death but this wasn't his best showing
Who’s Danny?
@@tmklunk Danny Carrey, he's the drummer for TOOL. He came on for the song YYZ.
Great to see those two guys on stage again. I saw Rush live and it was one of the highlights of my life.
RUSH is the best.....EVER! Thanks and miss you, Neil
tears roll from my eyes, some in the happiness that this brings for Taylor's Fan everywhere and some in sorrow remembering Neil and Taylor and how we shall never more be entertained by their familiar places we all have grown with through our lives. ( i think all the drummers did great jobs, but did you notice how hard it was for them all to try to keep up ? A testament to Neil's True skills ) all in all one of the best tributes ever and all hail RUSH !!
Great seeing Geddy go for it on the vocals during 2112 overture
IKR
Not touring has done wonders for Ged's voice. He sounds awesome again.
Awesome, truly awesome. For me Chad was fkin epic in fairness covering Mr Rutsey, yet another drummer that has sadly passed away. RIP to so many of our favourite drummers. :(
While my dad has seen them several times before I was born, I am sad that I will never seen them in full. Neil was such an inspiration to me as a young drummer. I remember me and my dad, who plays guitar, would rock out for hours to rush songs so I could work on my technique and speed. This was really awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing.
WOW, this great! thanks guys!!! Miss Peart, but they are great! super
FU***NG-DAVE-GROHL MAN… With RUSH.
This is sublime. Thank you!
Danny Carey was definitely the right drummer to call for that song lol.
Portnoy most likely wouldn't have fucked up the intro. It must have been soul crushing for Danny in that moment, but he is a professional and got on with, building into the song.
Except for his huge fuck up
11:39
REALLY? he completely f---d up a few parts......
Legendary players celebrating two of our worlds best rock drummers, RIP Neal and Taylor! We will never forget the gifts you gave us! I can’t believe I’m still tearing up!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Danny Carey with rush is a match made in heaven
Something tells me this music will live on forever as long as there are humans around...
Will Ferrell is a phenomenal drummer!
There it is
@@nonsense2369 😆
Chad Smith is the RHCP drummer (Carries that whole band on his back) plus he was great in Elf.
Rhcp fans when they haven't made a Chad Smith joke in 12 seconds
One time he left the stage during a concert cause a fan screamed "Will Ferrell". And he had asked people to stop saying it. It was right after they had the drum off on Conan or Jimmy Fallon
After seeing Rush 53 times including the final show at the Forum in LA even though I love watching these guys play, it just wasn't the same without Neil.... Tears!
Of course it wouldn't be the same without Neil. Rush will forever be 1/3 Neil. But the entire meaning of these shows isn't about that. It's about love & life celebration for Taylor & HIS connection & friendship with all those artists. If Neil were still with us he would be there playing his heart out for Taylor.
No kidding, nerd.
One of my biggest regrets is never getting a chance to see Rush in concert one time.
I hear you and sympathize. This is no disrespect to Neil, but the exact opposite. Danny and Neil had become close friends. So freaking cool to see him play YYZ. Chad Smith, also a huge fan and has said how Neil inspired him, just killed it! Killed It! Thank you Dave Grohl! What a splendid treat to watch this video.
Agreed. There's no replacing The Professor but damn its good to see Alex and Geddy on stage again 👍🤘
Fantastic, Geddy and Alex have not lost a step. It,s good to see a crowd that's really into the music the show. Positive energy......Joey
holy smokes, Danny Carey playing YYZ was pretty amazing, that was spot on. They should do tour with Danny!
Well other than the bit where he fucked up at 11:39 xD
Besides the parts he fucked up. It looked like fun.
Wearing the raptors jersey too! 🇨🇦
Danny is an astonishing drummer. It was like Neil was playing the song
I remember listening to Working Man at top volume thru my hradphones and it was on album! Fricken awesome!
Wow Dave Grohl... didn't know you had it in you... amazing job orchestrating with a "little kit". Almost seemed like a Tribute to Neil too. So glad to see Geddy and Alex live again.