What I love most about this solo is that he's not just showcasing an extensive kit or amazing speed and endurance, he's actually performing a composition
Agreed... he's making use of that extensive kit and his speed/endurance to created a song essentially, with foot tapping grooves and a story... one of my biggest inspirations when I was a young drummer (and still) for sure.
As saddening as this is for everyone and for myself as well, just remember the impact he had on your life and make sure you don't ever forget to make sure new people or anyone know who he was and what he did for music and the whole entire world. I know this is a day that I won't ever forget. May his greatness become the essence of life for anyone in need of it. It's not a very common thing when a soul like his leaves this reality. So tragic to hear, but I think the best thing to do in honor of this day,l is to never forget about him and everything he has done to shape the world around him by doing the thing he loved the most. Rest in peace Neil🌌 I hope Cygnus is a hell of a place to live. What a legend. I hope his family will be able to heal and move forward with things. My deepest condolences to anybody who is firsthand affected by his passing. There will never be another one of him. No matter how great some people are, without his influence, they may have never even been a name. Thanks for everything Neil. Enjoy your afterlife friend, you deserve a great one.
Every time I watch this video I feel very humbled knowing that I have witnessed one of the greatest musicians to ever walk on this earth. He is sadly missed but his legacy will live on forever.
I was lucky enough to see him twice: on the Vapor Trails tour in 2002 and Snakes & Arrows in 2008 Both times his solos were just incredible. When he played, there was silence in the crowd.
Neil Peart is the absolute GOAT. Not only was his drumming absolutely unparalleled, but he was their lyricist. This man was a drumming and lyrical genius.
The earth is 4 billion years old. We were fortunate enough to live in the time of Rush. A void in the world of music that will never be filled or go away.
@Todd Pruett They couldn't have done it with Neil having done it first. Copying what someone else did doesn't make you great. Being the inspiration for several generations of musicians does.
A drumming virtuoso whose skills and talents will never be equalled. To call him a legend is a woefully inadequate compliment. Besides being history's premier drummer, he was a humble, quiet, educated, well read, decent human being. I'm a Rush fan for going on 50 years. It's been an honor.
I got to see him at both ends of the spectrum. FIrst opening for KISS of all people in 74' and lastly on the Clockwork Angels tour in Charlotte 12'. Both times on the front row center. He had that ability to transport you to where you were looking to get through that drum kit. You could close your eyes and your were in Africa a thousand years ago with those toms and that bass thumping. What a musician.
@@ezzyesbourne1538you can bê a Symphony X fan but you do not know nothing about drumming!!!!! It' s much harder tô play Jason Rullo Drumming than PeArt Rullo can play ALL PeArt drum parts easily!! The best Rullo drumming is not in Symphony X. His best, technical and complex drumming is 3 Rules Band and I bet you know nothing about Rullo fusion Band!!!! Now say tô me what PeArt can play that Rullo can not??
@@kretduy6959 I mean, he was unhappy touring for a lot of his career. He was burnt out at the end of his career and it's so sad that he didn't get to live out a peaceful retirement like he wanted to. RIP to the best rock drummer in history!
@@kurrvana8124 look in the right foreground at that time. There are 2 front load dryers with dim lighting inside and you can see the clothes rotating and falling inside them.
Great inspiration to anyone who want to dive in to create music. Meaningful lyrics, musicianship, just lost of words.... Never will see Rush live again. Greatest lost in my life...
@@danielmoravszki383 grateful for the show I did see from 1991-2012 Kinda wish I had gone to see them in 2015 for what was their final curtain call. Man it's still sinking in that The Professor has gone on to a new project in the sky.
@@BushcraftingBogan correct. Steve Smith, the drummer of Journey, recommended him for Neil during the Burning for Buddy sessions. Neil was curious about how Steve was so smooth and fluent in his playing, and Steve replied with one word: Freddie.
@thetwoboyz4542 Bonham was the grand master of drumming. Stuff that he did, and those drum fills were unmatched, and he was incredibly fast. Peart comes 2nd though. All drummers agree that Bonham was the greatest drummer.
@@joseitsmeSo sorry, John Bonham was a drunk and I hate to tell you but the Professor was light years ahead of his time. I love John Bonham too but whenever you advise your gift by drinking alcohol, Neil died of Brain Cancer!!
This is the only drum solo I will ever follow intently observing every nuance and evolving change, this is a virtuoso in his prime. So sad we lost him WAY too soon. 😐
6:09-7:05 has to be the most epic level of drumming I’ve ever seen and at 8:15 the little 3 piece cymbal hit is hilariously underrated after destroying tf outta those drums for 9 mins 🤣🤣🤣 Neil Peart is the 🐐
Thank you for the time stamps. However, I get so annoyed when I hear someone describe a musician, music or a band as underrated. By whose standards? Ugh.
For me it's around 3:33 - 4:23 while his feet are playing 3/4 time, and his hands are a different time signature, from what I understand. Too smart for me.
Sad to see people comment here just to try and say Neil Peart is overrated and start listing drummers they think are better. He has changed the face of drumming and rock for the passed 40 years not just with his drumming but all Rush's songs which he writes the lyrics to. Sure there are guys today that can out-maneuver Neil, but even those drummers would shake their heads at you for talking him down, as I can almost guarantee each of those drummers loves and was heavily influenced by Peart, he is a pioneer of modern rock and helped lay the path for modern drumming and the list of big names and celebrities that idolize him is staggering. And on top of that, this solo is actually one of his least impressive when ranked against all of them, like A Show Of Hands for example. He literally had the flu in this clip and was on the verge of cancelling the show! He will always be a legend.
jwaldman69 They don't get it. Pert is making music with drumming like a piano is also a percussive instrument. All those drummers they are probably talking about are just slamming away with all kinds of rolls and noise that is never in time. Anyone can do that. I bet none of those drummers can play in time with RUSH as Neil pert did. He played in time signatures that would change from 4/4 to 6/8 even to 7/4 then back to 4/4 nailing it in the ass. There is no band today in the style of RUSH that can even come close to rush. If anyone disagrees with this you can KNOW they are all the way ignorant. Peace.....
@@moom6340 I look forward to seeing your drumming video. Please send me the link. Because if you think ANY of this is random then you don't know a fucking thing about drums or Neil Peart.
@@moom6340 As soon as you show me your drumming video. If you don't have a drumming video then maybe you should shut your mouth. I have learned that most people that criticize musicians can't do 10% of what they do. That makes you a fool.
Memory eternal! With the saints grant rest, O Christ, to the soul of Thy servant, where there is neither pain, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting. Amen.
I just really hope that he didn't have to live out his final days in agony from any kind of excruciating pain. I bet it took a hell of a lot of pain to get to him, regardless though he deserved to end his days in whatever fashion he wanted, aside from it being the other day. But it also just so happens Peart's biggest drum influence the great Buddy Rich also happened to pass away from a brain tumor. Only difference is that Rich lived 3 days after surgery and then passed from complications. I think Neil Peart probably that in mind upon finding out and if so, I hope he felt some ease in his mind knowing that he was going to pass almost exactly the same way as his drum hero. I feel like that was in mind for himself and family, especially considering that they didn't publicize his passing until 3 days after. Coincidence or not? Who knows. If not still, I'm happy that even under his circumstances and it being pretty tragic to hear. I'm sure he is finally able to be reunited to his past wife and daughter he lost in tragedies. I just hope that people don't mourn forever and just appreciate that he was one of the best musician of any instrument to ever have lived, plus for all the endless inspiration he gave to probably easily millions of people and more to come. Sad sad sad news but I mean that's life. Crazy but he was actually mortal hahahahaha who would have known? Sike, he'll be coming up again as soon as he's done enjoying the view from the mountain in the east. Rest in peace Neil.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't Neil Peart's drum kit here without a doubt be in the Smithsonian Institution? If not, that needs to happen right away. The Rock n Roll HOF is not worthy of it.
Not this kit, but maybe the last one he had made when he had everything on the kit that was chrome, he had it all Gold plated. Every nut on a drum or stand to the drum head rings to everything. Had to be a pain in the ass for his drum tech because it would have been his job to polish all of that before every show. So yes that would be the drum kit I would like to see in the Smithsonian. There were only 3 of them made, 1 was given to Randy Johnson the pitcher as a gift from his team, Neil Pearts estate still owns the other 2. I would like to see one of them in the Rock - N - Roll Hall of Fame, and ì would assume the estate would keep the last one.
The R&R HOF in my eyes has lost all credibility. It is not a Rock hall of fame if every year your inducting members that are into RAP, DISCO, and every other genre they can think of in stead of Rock & Roll.
@@ludwigblomqvist7531 Missing him something awful over here although glad to have these comments to share the love and admiration and gratitude we all have for such a wonderful human!!!!
JOHN, HE INSPIRED ME TO PLAY DRUMS , I SAW RUSH PLAY IN THE 70'S IN DETROIT, A FRIEND OF MINE KNEW ONE OF THE ROADIES, HIS NICK NAME WAS SKIPPER, HE GOT US BACKSTAGE PASSES, I GOT TO MEET THE BAND , AND TALK WITH THEM FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THEY WENT ONSTAGE, WE STAYED BACKSTAGE, DRINKING RUSH'S BEER, FOR FREE, THEY SOUNDED GREAT BACKSTAGE, A DIFFERENT SOUND, THEN WE WENT TO OUR FRONT ROW SEATS TO WATCH THE SHOW. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I SAW RUSH, IT WAS AWESOME, COUSIN FIGEL
Shallex as opposed to gradually, as he gets older, getting worse as musicians and singers often do. He went out on a high note to be with his wife and daughter...thats what i mean
I'll admit, I've never been into Rush, nor have I heard of Neil before, but... ... it's blatantly obvious that this man was one of the greatest drummers and musicians to ever live. Rest well now, Neil.
Same here. It just blows my mind. The stamina it would take at his age to do that is just unbelievable! And to read in the comments that he was in pain while doing this. Amazing! Gonna go watch it again. 💯👍👏
@@malsmithson4312 Up there with the heroes of his early career before Rush became a major success. Although a very private person he appreciated the respect and admiration and was always a class act and a humble man. He is an inspiration.
@@mck7646 my girlfriend attended HS in St Catharines at same time as him she saw all his HS bands he was in....she said everyone in st kitts knew who he was at age 15
As an intermediate drummer, I think that it’s safe to say that after watching this Neil Peart has easily become my new favourite drummer of all time. Truly a once in a lifetime talent. RIP Neil.
Saw him 18 times and his solos were always a highlight. This is just stellar. Saw him play many kits, even the original Siingerland “Chromey”, but by far his DW kits produced the best sound. His snare is the best I’ve ever heard. Miss him.
He was lowered into his drumset by a harness and lifted out the same way.. Best drummer that ever lived!!!! I saw Rush in concert many times. They were worth every penny!!! ❤
In addition to the legendary drummer, left us an example of overcoming life after losing a daughter and 10 months later his wife! Read the book "Ghost Rider". RIP Peart!
Stage manager: So Neil, what're we thinkin' for your setup here tonight? I've got a 5-piece from Guitar Center that a lot of folks seem to-" Neil: "I need all the drums." "Um, sorry?" "ALL THE DRUMS."
@@michaeldalton8374"Peart explicitly discussed his religious views in The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa, in which he wrote: "I'm a linear thinking agnostic, but not an atheist, folks."
Jeez, I disagree, i thought that Bonham was Fantastic, but Peart is even better than him, but Rich is the G.O.A.T., if you dont think so, just listen to "Impossible drum solo", song of the Americas, its off the scale, Fantastastic, Amazing, Incredible, No drummer tops Rich, he had a heart attack after this solo.
Just had to get here and pay my respects. The first musician I let out a good cry when I heard the news. Be strong and rock on brothers and sisters 👯♀️
Same man. After hearing YYZ for the first time I became obsessed with Rush. I got drum lessons 3 days after hearing it. 7 years later and he will always be the biggest influence on my drumming career and my favorite artist ever.
Saw Rush live when I was 14, waaaaay back in Nov '74. Their words & music is the soundtrack of my life. Introduced my sons to them at a hot summer concert in 2003, along with 450,000 other fans. Now I'm 60, Neil is gone, I guess we all grow old. But when I play Headlong Flight or Working Man with the top down, everyone hears it and I feel young again. Rip Neil.
No human will EVER play drums this good. Neil exceeded buddy rich, nobody will be able to do this again. Neil is without a doubt the greatest drummer of all time. Period.
I already miss you so much, Neil. I've never cried over someone dying that I've never met. I won't be sad, instead I'll celebrate that you were born. Thank you for everything.
@@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 you clown. There are very very rock songs that i can feel, and im in my early 40s and heard all the 70s and 80s rock growing up from my pops. Heard all the different 90s groups, cuz thats all people listened to at my job. Nothing sounds like tool. Everything about their music just hits different. You just trying to hate. Besides, you say you dont like rush(which i dont either) you shoot down my high regards for tool and dont even counter with a group. Clown
The most amazing thing to me is when he is playing the tambourine with his left foot while doing everything else, he doesn't miss a beat and stays on time the whole way.
Exactly. Four different rhythms on four different limbs. He's playing a Drum Kat pedal with his left foot - he uses the left foot 'sleigh bell' effect on 'Animate' and other tunes, starting on 'Power Windows.'
I have been a drummer for 53 years I got a chance to see Neil once and when I did I just wanted to go home and burn my equipment because obviously I was never going to reach that plane of playing him and John Bonham are the best I've ever seen live may they both rest in peace this is how you play drums
Mike portnye in Dream Theatre in his golden days was very good also. But I'm a man and a listen to the drummers everyday. I think the best man is Niel always🙏😀
Danny Carey from Tool might interest you too, he is an insane drummer, able to play a different rythm with each of his limbs, simultaniously. It's great to watch
Neil Peart took the most basic instrument of all time, the drums, and made it as intricate, complex, and melodic as possible without compromising the integrity of the instrument itself.
Neil Peart was the only drummer who could "become" the instrument, not just play it. his skill, precision, composition, and magical gift to the art was second to none.
It sounded off beat at first but then you realize that it’s purposely done cuz the beat is slowly speeding up and it’s fucking amazing that he was able to speed up the drum beat like that in person with his own hands . Man was a legend
Hey bud thanks for noticing that I thought I was losing my sense of timing I grew up with him and I actually got my timing from him in the beginning I couldn't track what he was doing because his movements was not matching the sound
His drumming technique is flawless, but on top of drumming he wrote all the lyrics, too. A true all around musician. It would have been insane to see him tell Geddy or Alex that he’s playing guitar. I’m sure he could play anything with his God given talent
WARNING: Performance of this drum solo may cause spontaneous combustion of your skeletal system.
Neil: I'll pretend I didn't see that
Is that a regular show reference??
@@haidarhijazi9021 Yes
@@BWW2015 xd
Haha I get this reference
My drumset watches this when I’m not home
Dude - fuckin best comment on the whole internet!
Top comment
I'm dead!
I don't get it
We're not worthy...Best... comment...ever!!!
I've heard that Neil Peart was a legendary drummer, but no one told me he was "drums 360 degrees around him" legendary
Same. I saw someone say he was great, came to find a video, went to the Ariel view and I was like…ohhhh
I hear he had to climb through the bass drum
Surprised his drum kit hasn't became a meme yet
Yup. He hits them all at least once. Golly
How much time to built the set-up how it was planned? 😂 Crazy nice ❤
What I love most about this solo is that he's not just showcasing an extensive kit or amazing speed and endurance, he's actually performing a composition
Agreed... he's making use of that extensive kit and his speed/endurance to created a song essentially, with foot tapping grooves and a story... one of my biggest inspirations when I was a young drummer (and still) for sure.
The best drummer ever ❤❤
He really is!!
Yup all drums have a tone, the kit is a musical instrument and he could play it
And in it he shows off his skills completely
Rip Neil Peart, you'll definitely be missed
the_bw_trekkie definitely🙏🏽🤘🏽
I'm sobbing
Only saw Rush at BigMac Auditorium in '86 Denver Co.
Will miss this man and his talent.
Rip Neil.😔
🙏🙏🙏🙏
As saddening as this is for everyone and for myself as well, just remember the impact he had on your life and make sure you don't ever forget to make sure new people or anyone know who he was and what he did for music and the whole entire world. I know this is a day that I won't ever forget. May his greatness become the essence of life for anyone in need of it. It's not a very common thing when a soul like his leaves this reality. So tragic to hear, but I think the best thing to do in honor of this day,l is to never forget about him and everything he has done to shape the world around him by doing the thing he loved the most. Rest in peace Neil🌌 I hope Cygnus is a hell of a place to live. What a legend. I hope his family will be able to heal and move forward with things. My deepest condolences to anybody who is firsthand affected by his passing. There will never be another one of him. No matter how great some people are, without his influence, they may have never even been a name. Thanks for everything Neil. Enjoy your afterlife friend, you deserve a great one.
Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer.
Lmao well said.
Couldn’t have said it better myself
Gavin Harrison is better
Who's Danny Carey favorite drummer ?
@MrBrenman21 Danny Carey is my favorite drummer, so i was wondering who's his favorite drummer.
Every time I watch this video I feel very humbled knowing that I have witnessed one of the greatest musicians to ever walk on this earth. He is sadly missed but his legacy will live on forever.
I was lucky enough to see him twice: on the Vapor Trails tour in 2002 and Snakes & Arrows in 2008
Both times his solos were just incredible. When he played, there was silence in the crowd.
FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FAKE VIDEO.
@@edptoblo 🤣🤣🤣
Well spoken
Neil Peart is the absolute GOAT. Not only was his drumming absolutely unparalleled, but he was their lyricist. This man was a drumming and lyrical genius.
The absolute GOAT doesn't exist
This must have been the inspiration for the drum solo Benson did in Regular show, cause it shows.
It definitely was. There are "shots" of benson's kit that very closely match what Neil used.
@@andrewg9216 Rush is one of J.G. Quintel’s favorite bands.
The 150 piece kit lol . Loved that episode
I heard It once I started to get into the solo more it was a pleasant surprise
Benson rawks...love Regular Show
This is not a drum solo, This is a Story.
Your comment was a one sentence poem
it's like a couple of people playing drum at the same time, unmatchable professor ;)
Can't it be both?
@Landslide (nobody liked that)
Now this is a story, all about how, my life got flipped turned upside down
It’s always a pleasure to watch the human drum machine doing what he did best
RIP Neil 😢
125 thousand upvotes ... not a single thumb down.
@bekindtoanimals2189 Technically, TH-cam hasn't shown down votes for a while. But I doubt there are any here regardless.
An eternal sound!
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Peart
What an athlete he was, the stamina and cardio needed 😮💨
Yeah, I don't get it, he doesn't seem at all exhausted!? Amazing.
my favorite quote he ever said, "playing a concert with rush is like running a 3 hour marathon while solving equations in your head"
Imagine doing a whole concert multiple nights a week, it's insane
@@noakeahe rocks too hard to get tired
He was capable of weaving a musical story and drums were his language. He was the godfather of modern drumming.
Get back to all Star buddy ;)
Do a tribute to Neil Peart
You should cover the album 2112
Do the 2112 cover
What about Lombardo
The earth is 4 billion years old. We were fortunate enough to live in the time of Rush.
A void in the world of music that will never be filled or go away.
I grew up with Rush but sadly didnt grow up when they were around sadly ill never see them play but least i can still listen
saw 'em live twice, will always be forever grateful
@Todd Pruett They couldn't have done it with Neil having done it first. Copying what someone else did doesn't make you great. Being the inspiration for several generations of musicians does.
Todd Pruett that’s funny
Stfu you don't know how old earth is.
A drumming virtuoso whose skills and talents will never be equalled. To call him a legend is a woefully inadequate compliment. Besides being history's premier drummer, he was a humble, quiet, educated, well read, decent human being. I'm a Rush fan for going on 50 years. It's been an honor.
I got to see him at both ends of the spectrum. FIrst opening for KISS of all people in 74' and lastly on the Clockwork Angels tour in Charlotte 12'. Both times on the front row center. He had that ability to transport you to where you were looking to get through that drum kit. You could close your eyes and your were in Africa a thousand years ago with those toms and that bass thumping. What a musician.
What else are we going to call him? Legendary is the word we as humans can muster when it comes to Neil
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>> Peart
@@82mangini as an enormous Symphony X fan, no wtf
@@ezzyesbourne1538you can bê a Symphony X fan but you do not know nothing about drumming!!!!! It' s much harder tô play Jason Rullo Drumming than PeArt
Rullo can play ALL PeArt drum parts easily!!
The best Rullo drumming is not in Symphony X. His best, technical and complex drumming is 3 Rules Band and I bet you know nothing about Rullo fusion Band!!!!
Now say tô me what PeArt can play that Rullo can not??
Fun fact: Neil was sick and had a fever during this concert, but he never once showed it
Bruh benson was clearly inspire in him because he set hymself in fire
This dude is amazing so bad that i didn't know about him since today
He also had a terrible foot infection during the R40 Concerts, the professor didn’t give it much thought and still did the concerts as if nothing
What song was this solo on?
@@kretduy6959 I mean, he was unhappy touring for a lot of his career. He was burnt out at the end of his career and it's so sad that he didn't get to live out a peaceful retirement like he wanted to. RIP to the best rock drummer in history!
Fun Fact: Neil was always “sick”
Can't believe the last time I saw and will see this dude was back when I was 12 :/
Hello.
Son...
Yes
At least you were able to see him live. Most of us will never get the chance!
Son. You are a legend for knowing this man
I sit here mouth wide open, amazed at what I’m seeing. Absolutely phenomenal
I just can not believe he is gone, what a tragedy this is for all of us who loved his work. RIP Neil!
The man, the legend. The one and only Neil Peart. May he rest in peace.
I just can't believe he's gone.
R.I.P the legend himself
Remembering the times of Columbian, Acapulco Gold and Permanent Waves.
My family is in shock... RIP... every song is just magic.
The Professor in all his mighty glory. May he rest and travel well.
He's even getting his laundry done at the same time. Dude could multitask.
huh
@@kurrvana8124 3:27
@@Billthreex I still don't get it or see anything
@@kurrvana8124 look in the right foreground at that time. There are 2 front load dryers with dim lighting inside and you can see the clothes rotating and falling inside them.
That's Geddy's laundry.
Seriously without a doubt the very best drummer to have ever lived..
Some would say Cosy Powell but I totally agree with you.
Have had the fortune of seeing Rush play many times and what talents these fellas were
RIP Neil
Somebody had died in the audience, but Neil's drum solo of life brought him back.
The drum solo of life!
@@jacksterattacks8326 Uh no, no, that's okay.
I see what you did there! Clever, my friend!
It was probably the reason the died too.
I think a lot of people died in the audience that night... a lot of pink mist grey matter...
I CAN DO THAT.
(Referring to the guy clapping in the front row, I mean.)
I bet he would just hit a snare over and over and walk away like he's better than Niel
RatDad Neil*
lol im a great claper to
I don't have enough rhythm to clap in time with the beat.....
So I can't even do that!
😳🤣
Nobody c
He is such the G.O.A.T.!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
G.O.A.T. doesn't exist
Neil’s drumming is absolute magical. Rest In Paradise Neil. 🙏💙🙏
Rest in Peace. His music and legacy will live on until the end of time.
Great inspiration to anyone who want to dive in to create music. Meaningful lyrics, musicianship, just lost of words.... Never will see Rush live again. Greatest lost in my life...
@@danielmoravszki383 grateful for the show I did see from 1991-2012
Kinda wish I had gone to see them in 2015 for what was their final curtain call. Man it's still sinking in that The Professor has gone on to a new project in the sky.
I watch these solos and am still blown away by the fact that HE was still taking lessons.
You never stop learning
Every world champion has a coach.
From who?
@@seanmcguire4747 It was a jazz drummer. I'm thinking Freddie Gruber.
@@BushcraftingBogan correct. Steve Smith, the drummer of Journey, recommended him for Neil during the Burning for Buddy sessions. Neil was curious about how Steve was so smooth and fluent in his playing, and Steve replied with one word: Freddie.
The Best Drummer ever to live on Earth, RIP Neil.
❤
Sorry. Buy that's Jon Bonham. Light years away from any drummer.
@@joseitsmelolol you wish bud. This video is when he’s 50
@thetwoboyz4542 Bonham was the grand master of drumming. Stuff that he did, and those drum fills were unmatched, and he was incredibly fast. Peart comes 2nd though.
All drummers agree that Bonham was the greatest drummer.
@@joseitsmeSo sorry, John Bonham was a drunk and I hate to tell you but the Professor was light years ahead of his time. I love John Bonham too but whenever you advise your gift by drinking alcohol, Neil died of Brain Cancer!!
This is the only drum solo I will ever follow intently observing every nuance and evolving change, this is a virtuoso in his prime. So sad we lost him WAY too soon. 😐
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peart
6:09-7:05 has to be the most epic level of drumming I’ve ever seen and at 8:15 the little 3 piece cymbal hit is hilariously underrated after destroying tf outta those drums for 9 mins 🤣🤣🤣 Neil Peart is the 🐐
Sweet Jesus
Thank you for the time stamps. However, I get so annoyed when I hear someone describe a musician, music or a band as underrated. By whose standards? Ugh.
@@MsMars. you ok? Just pointed out a simple drum beat 🤣🤣🤣🤣
For me it's around 3:33 - 4:23 while his feet are playing 3/4 time, and his hands are a different time signature, from what I understand. Too smart for me.
Just got the news of his death, Rest In Peace man
It's amazing he can do this with less than 8 arms.
No doubt about it that Neil Peart was 1 of the most amazing drummers to have ever lived and was taken away from us way to soon 😢
Just the Professor teaching another master class. As much as I love Danny Carey, Neil Peart reigns supreme.
Same. Danny carey is one of my favorites. Hes humble enough to admit that neil peart is the real drum god
This is the day my heart missed a beat. Rest in peace, Neil.
Ain’t no “peace” when he’s at the kit
It started raining at 4.23
REIGHNING 4+2*3@4@90 !
Do you like yeah so what that's WHEN IT STARRED IT , you started crying and so what , WHAT THE HELL IS THAT , NOT THE LOVE THATS 4-SURE.
Imagine being this guys neighbor...
This is good and bad at the same time
I’d probably move over to his house
Hearing this while at the toilet...
That would be fucking awesome lol
I would love it!
He was not just a drummer, but a percussionist
Sad to see people comment here just to try and say Neil Peart is overrated and start listing drummers they think are better. He has changed the face of drumming and rock for the passed 40 years not just with his drumming but all Rush's songs which he writes the lyrics to. Sure there are guys today that can out-maneuver Neil, but even those drummers would shake their heads at you for talking him down, as I can almost guarantee each of those drummers loves and was heavily influenced by Peart, he is a pioneer of modern rock and helped lay the path for modern drumming and the list of big names and celebrities that idolize him is staggering. And on top of that, this solo is actually one of his least impressive when ranked against all of them, like A Show Of Hands for example. He literally had the flu in this clip and was on the verge of cancelling the show! He will always be a legend.
jwaldman69 Perfectly said!
I 100% agree
jwaldman69 They don't get it. Pert is making music with drumming like a piano is also a percussive instrument. All those drummers they are probably talking about are just slamming away with all kinds of rolls and noise that is never in time. Anyone can do that. I bet none of those drummers can play in time with RUSH as Neil pert did. He played in time signatures that would change from 4/4 to 6/8 even to 7/4 then back to 4/4 nailing it in the ass. There is no band today in the style of RUSH that can even come close to rush. If anyone disagrees with this you can KNOW they are all the way ignorant. Peace.....
+A Wikked Moon preach!
Bradly Kretzschmar Check this my friend. Type into the TH-cam search bar above,
"Psycho Drummer 2 much", a tribute to "Earth Wind & Fire". Peace.....
One Year has passed without you. RIP Professor, You are missed.
I agree
@@di6923 will always live on with his music and fans wonderful tribute
neil peart is A LEGEND
Cool name
What happened
@@copy-rightedname he had brain cancer I’m pretty sure and died from it
The different styles combined in one solo! Got to hear it again.
As a drummer let me tell you something. As hard as this looks, it's 50% harder than you think. This guy was in a league of his own.
Oh wow! Thanks drummer! I never would have known this without your input, Steve
@@TK-mf5in Every comment section has at least one asshole.
@@moom6340 I look forward to seeing your drumming video. Please send me the link. Because if you think ANY of this is random then you don't know a fucking thing about drums or Neil Peart.
@@moom6340 As soon as you show me your drumming video. If you don't have a drumming video then maybe you should shut your mouth. I have learned that most people that criticize musicians can't do 10% of what they do. That makes you a fool.
@@moom6340 it's not random at all dipshit. He was known for being one of the greatest, arguably best drummer of all
It’s thundering hard here. Neil must be putting a show on for the man upstairs.
Y’all live in Houston huh lol
We just had a bad storm roll through
pat savage I bet you’re in the southern US, there’s a tornado outbreak occurring right now
Neil stole power from my house for a few hours
It's been raining all night in his home province here in Canada as well
Thanks to whoever posted this! It was truly a joy to watch. Neil Pert was was the Vincent Van Gogh of drumming.
And, to think that he’d said that he dealt with considerable pain while on this tour, yet powered through.
Memory eternal, Neil!
Memory eternal!
With the saints grant rest, O Christ, to the soul of Thy servant, where there is neither pain, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting. Amen.
MrKneeV amen!
I just really hope that he didn't have to live out his final days in agony from any kind of excruciating pain. I bet it took a hell of a lot of pain to get to him, regardless though he deserved to end his days in whatever fashion he wanted, aside from it being the other day. But it also just so happens Peart's biggest drum influence the great Buddy Rich also happened to pass away from a brain tumor. Only difference is that Rich lived 3 days after surgery and then passed from complications. I think Neil Peart probably that in mind upon finding out and if so, I hope he felt some ease in his mind knowing that he was going to pass almost exactly the same way as his drum hero. I feel like that was in mind for himself and family, especially considering that they didn't publicize his passing until 3 days after. Coincidence or not? Who knows. If not still, I'm happy that even under his circumstances and it being pretty tragic to hear. I'm sure he is finally able to be reunited to his past wife and daughter he lost in tragedies. I just hope that people don't mourn forever and just appreciate that he was one of the best musician of any instrument to ever have lived, plus for all the endless inspiration he gave to probably easily millions of people and more to come. Sad sad sad news but I mean that's life. Crazy but he was actually mortal hahahahaha who would have known? Sike, he'll be coming up again as soon as he's done enjoying the view from the mountain in the east. Rest in peace Neil.
That’s crazy man... and I bitch about getting out of bed most of the time.
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@@rubungadoi I read that up until his very last day, one of Neil's friends would ask "any pain?" And Neil would say no.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't Neil Peart's drum kit here without a doubt be in the Smithsonian Institution? If not, that needs to happen right away. The Rock n Roll HOF is not worthy of it.
Not this kit, but maybe the last one he had made when he had everything on the kit that was chrome, he had it all Gold plated. Every nut on a drum or stand to the drum head rings to everything. Had to be a pain in the ass for his drum tech because it would have been his job to polish all of that before every show. So yes that would be the drum kit I would like to see in the Smithsonian. There were only 3 of them made, 1 was given to Randy Johnson the pitcher as a gift from his team, Neil Pearts estate still owns the other 2. I would like to see one of them in the Rock - N - Roll Hall of Fame, and ì would assume the estate would keep the last one.
The R&R HOF in my eyes has lost all credibility. It is not a Rock hall of fame if every year your inducting members that are into RAP, DISCO, and every other genre they can think of in stead of Rock & Roll.
Hello xx..you are right I mentioned that this morning.that drum set needs to be in a museum..
Right on. Give the R&R HOF Milli Vanilli's drum kit
Best idea ever!
There will never be another Neil Peart. RIP... you'll live on and will never be forgotten!!
God needed a drummer… Neal’s family needed him in heaven to reunite… RIP my friend, miss you till we meet again
I still can't believe that this legend has passed away.
I already miss him!
@@ludwigblomqvist7531 Missing him something awful over here although glad to have these comments to share the love and admiration and gratitude we all have for such a wonderful human!!!!
JOHN, HE INSPIRED ME TO PLAY DRUMS , I SAW RUSH PLAY IN THE 70'S IN DETROIT, A FRIEND OF MINE KNEW ONE OF THE ROADIES, HIS NICK NAME WAS SKIPPER, HE GOT US BACKSTAGE PASSES, I GOT TO MEET THE BAND , AND TALK WITH THEM FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THEY WENT ONSTAGE, WE STAYED BACKSTAGE, DRINKING RUSH'S BEER, FOR FREE, THEY SOUNDED GREAT BACKSTAGE, A DIFFERENT SOUND, THEN WE WENT TO OUR FRONT ROW SEATS TO WATCH THE SHOW. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I SAW RUSH, IT WAS AWESOME, COUSIN FIGEL
Very sad
@@ronnie5129 yes! I saw them in 1977 or 1978 as a young teen in Cincinnati, Ohio. Awesome experience!
imagine being THIS GOOD at something... anything
Anonymous Rabbit , I am not this proficient at breathing and I have practiced every second of my life. We shall not see his like again.
That's what happens when you live in Hamilton lol
Imagine being this good and just one day stop playing ... thats what he did
Shallex as opposed to gradually, as he gets older, getting worse as musicians and singers often do. He went out on a high note to be with his wife and daughter...thats what i mean
i tried and didnt come up with anything.....
Niel och hans trummor kommer att leva i everhet. Fantastiskt duktig musiker. Vila i frid underbara människa ❤❤❤
I literally never need to see another drum solo after watching this...unless it's one of Mr. Peart's drum solos.
G.O.A.T. -- abso-flipping-lutely!
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peart
G.O.A.T doesn't exist
I'll admit, I've never been into Rush, nor have I heard of Neil before, but...
... it's blatantly obvious that this man was one of the greatest drummers and musicians to ever live. Rest well now, Neil.
Same here. It just blows my mind. The stamina it would take at his age to do that is just unbelievable! And to read in the comments that he was in pain while doing this. Amazing! Gonna go watch it again. 💯👍👏
@@lizmagu3189 His technique was flawless, and it can help you not getting tired during shows, and this guy sure can put up a show, he'll be missed
rolling stone had him number 4 among top 100.....he was behind bonham moon and ginger baker
@@malsmithson4312 Up there with the heroes of his early career before Rush became a major success. Although a very private person he appreciated the respect and admiration and was always a class act and a humble man. He is an inspiration.
@@mck7646 my girlfriend attended HS in St Catharines at same time as him she saw all his HS bands he was in....she said everyone in st kitts knew who he was at age 15
R.I.P you'll be remembered as the greatest of all drummers.
I would say percussionist because he added much more than drums.
R.I.P to the man who launched a thousand percussionist.
Except there's no greatest of all drummers
As an intermediate drummer, I think that it’s safe to say that after watching this Neil Peart has easily become my new favourite drummer of all time. Truly a once in a lifetime talent. RIP Neil.
Saw him 18 times and his solos were always a highlight. This is just stellar. Saw him play many kits, even the original Siingerland “Chromey”, but by far his DW kits produced the best sound. His snare is the best I’ve ever heard. Miss him.
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peart
I bet the haters dont even realize he composed every solo. He is THE LEGEND.
Yes you are absolutely right.
Drummers always compose their own solos.
@@georgepresotto8304
I didn't know that 👍👍
@@georgepresotto8304 shit
This solo is a continuation of every solo he has done since the late 70s.
Rest in peace to the greatest drummer of all time
@Jean Phil Lars is definitely not the best drummer of all time
Peart near!!!!
There's no greatest drummer of all time
He was lowered into his drumset by a harness and lifted out the same way.. Best drummer that ever lived!!!! I saw Rush in concert many times. They were worth every penny!!! ❤
Underneath that well-mannered, introverted, humble man there is a volcano
RIP Neil Peart,
Came here as soon as I heard the news, just to realize what a legend we lost. A true legend in every sense of word
Such a talented man who'll be truly missed!
Reading his book now. Wow what a legend! RIP you rocked!!🥁
In addition to the legendary drummer, left us an example of overcoming life after losing a daughter and 10 months later his wife! Read the book "Ghost Rider".
RIP Peart!
@Jamez yes
Stage manager: So Neil, what're we thinkin' for your setup here tonight? I've got a 5-piece from Guitar Center that a lot of folks seem to-"
Neil: "I need all the drums."
"Um, sorry?"
"ALL THE DRUMS."
Araxie Rose Neil didn’t need them all. All the drums needed Neil!
That's HILARIOUS!
I needed a belly laugh!
R. I. P. Neil.....you are missed
So neil how many drums do you want
Neil: yes
Guy working on commission: I can retire now.
Folks , there will never ever be anyone who can tap the skins like the MASTER Mr Neil Peart
Rip Always
This guy was a genius. Awesome drummer and awesome music writer.
R.I.P Mr. Peart, you were the first drummer I ever heard anyone freak out about and say "you gotta hear this". Much love and respect sir!
I guess God needed a drummer.
He's had 2 in a month! RIP Neil & Ginger.
Beautifully put. Keith Moon, John Bonham, and Ginger Baker can take a break now.
Dam it's kicking up there!
The man was an atheist.
@@michaeldalton8374"Peart explicitly discussed his religious views in The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa, in which he wrote: "I'm a linear thinking agnostic, but not an atheist, folks."
Neil & John Bonham are simply the greatest drummers to ever live! RIP to both of them.
Jeez, I disagree, i thought that Bonham was Fantastic, but Peart is even better than him, but Rich is the G.O.A.T., if you dont think so, just listen to "Impossible drum solo", song of the Americas, its off the scale, Fantastastic, Amazing, Incredible, No drummer tops Rich, he had a heart attack after this solo.
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Ginger baker has to be on that list...
There is no goat in drumming
The only man who could make his drumset sound like a drum machine
Just had to get here and pay my respects. The first musician I let out a good cry when I heard the news. Be strong and rock on brothers and sisters 👯♀️
Same man. After hearing YYZ for the first time I became obsessed with Rush. I got drum lessons 3 days after hearing it. 7 years later and he will always be the biggest influence on my drumming career and my favorite artist ever.
me too and im 48 years friggin years old.
been crying off & on all weekend! Won't be able to listen to the Garden for a while if I want to keep my eyes dry
I haven't stopped crying, terribly sad news
I'm a dude in his 30s, and yes I cried. Reading these comments isnt helping
I found this guy almost four years ago, by searching "best drummer ever". RIP Neal Peart- what a legend...
Tyler Wagner-Ralph I found him 2 weeks ago!
I found him 5 minute ago
The Summer of 1976 and never looked back.
Saw Rush live when I was 14, waaaaay back in Nov '74. Their words & music is the soundtrack of my life. Introduced my sons to them at a hot summer concert in 2003, along with 450,000 other fans. Now I'm 60, Neil is gone, I guess we all grow old. But when I play Headlong Flight or Working Man with the top down, everyone hears it and I feel young again.
Rip Neil.
Don't forget about Buddy Rich. See his video called impossible drum solo. From a different era (Big Bands) but he was also great.
No human will EVER play drums this good. Neil exceeded buddy rich, nobody will be able to do this again. Neil is without a doubt the greatest drummer of all time. Period.
Its like watching an artist paint a picture! Hope heaven gave you a big ass drum kit!
I feel heartbroken inside. Greatest drummer ever.
Rest in Peace Peart 😢
I already miss you so much, Neil. I've never cried over someone dying that I've never met. I won't be sad, instead I'll celebrate that you were born. Thank you for everything.
A drum God among men.
Thanks for an amazing life dedicated to music Neil.
Best drummer I've ever seen. He was a magician. RIP.
Neil Pert, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson. There will never be a more musically gifted trio in the history of music
U mean the members of tool.
Give me a break. Tool is just copying shut Rush did 30 years ago. And I don’t even like Rush
@@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 you clown. There are very very rock songs that i can feel, and im in my early 40s and heard all the 70s and 80s rock growing up from my pops. Heard all the different 90s groups, cuz thats all people listened to at my job. Nothing sounds like tool. Everything about their music just hits different. You just trying to hate. Besides, you say you dont like rush(which i dont either) you shoot down my high regards for tool and dont even counter with a group. Clown
jase allenson Meh...
Danny Carey is the only good member of tool
Without a doubt the best drummer and song writer ever! Many don't know that he wrote 90% of Rushes songs.
I didn't know he wrote most of their songs. ❤
He wrote lyrics. He collaborated on the music.
@@littlebob6962 Which is exactly what the guy just said
Of course he doesn’t write a guitar solo when he’s a drummer… Use a little common sense asshat
@@tv-ke4lx Use a little common decency jerk off.
Yeah na. He is technically proficient but his arrangements are bland walls of noise
This is the coolest thing we'll ever see on a drum set rip
I could watch this all day long
Got to see Rush on their last 2 stops in GA. Priceless ❤
The most amazing thing to me is when he is playing the tambourine with his left foot while doing everything else, he doesn't miss a beat and stays on time the whole way.
Exactly. Four different rhythms on four different limbs. He's playing a Drum Kat pedal with his left foot - he uses the left foot 'sleigh bell' effect on 'Animate' and other tunes, starting on 'Power Windows.'
Yeah, the way drummers separate their limbs' timing is amazing to me
Muscle memory
It's called polyrythm my guy
I have been a drummer for 53 years I got a chance to see Neil once and when I did I just wanted to go home and burn my equipment because obviously I was never going to reach that plane of playing him and John Bonham are the best I've ever seen live may they both rest in peace this is how you play drums
Neil said whenever he heard another great drummer, he just wanted to practice.
Mike portnye in Dream Theatre in his golden days was very good also. But I'm a man and a listen to the drummers everyday. I think the best man is Niel always🙏😀
Add buddy rich to this list too
carl palmer/ billy cobham
Danny Carey from Tool might interest you too, he is an insane drummer, able to play a different rythm with each of his limbs, simultaniously. It's great to watch
No one better than the professor! RIP Neil
Neil Peart took the most basic instrument of all time, the drums, and made it as intricate, complex, and melodic as possible without compromising the integrity of the instrument itself.
Neil Peart was the only drummer who could "become" the instrument, not just play it. his skill, precision, composition, and magical gift to the art was second to none.
Allagí would hardly say drums are the most basic instrument. But yes, he did.
Super doper Doop the drums are multiple instruments, combined into a set of instruments that can be combined to make amazing music
I would definitely not say drums are basic just because you hit them
A mastermind of the highest order. Still can’t believe he’s no longer with us.
OK, be honest, who still gets misty eyed watching him. Don't think I'll ever get over him being gone. :(
I do
Absolutely agree.
I do too.
Just read ghost rider. You won't stop with the waterworks
I regert..yes regert...saying I'll see him again after seeing him in 2010....then never seeing him again.
It sounded off beat at first but then you realize that it’s purposely done cuz the beat is slowly speeding up and it’s fucking amazing that he was able to speed up the drum beat like that in person with his own hands . Man was a legend
Hey bud thanks for noticing that I thought I was losing my sense of timing I grew up with him and I actually got my timing from him in the beginning I couldn't track what he was doing because his movements was not matching the sound
Badass!! I'm glad I got to see him live. Absolutely the best.
Watching this brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye RIP Neil
Same
Not your average drum solo. Not your everyday drummer. A very gifted man.
The absolute calm in his face, the perfect rhythm... a master at he's craft.
I know of no other drummer who can do so much independently with each foot arm hand etc. Neil is a maestro.❤
he didn´t play drums, he made magic. The best drummer ever born. RIP.
Greatest drummer ever. Who in the heck put a thumbs down on this? RIP
Greatest drummer ever doesn't exist
His drumming technique is flawless, but on top of drumming he wrote all the lyrics, too. A true all around musician. It would have been insane to see him tell Geddy or Alex that he’s playing guitar. I’m sure he could play anything with his God given talent