I have always felt this way...it's not a detachment from them, but you want to give them their space. It's difficult to confront, but, as suggested, often something people do awkwardly....so tough.
@@denniskurz9135 It's like trying to walk on the edge of a razor, sometimes they need comforting of friends, sometimes they need space. It is very difficult to try to determine which it is, when and how much.
Words can't reconcile such deep-seeded anguish. Simple consoling and presence is all that is required. Knowing you love them and the understanding that they too feel your love having been there is enough.
It’s such a sad story. Neil was blessed to have lived a life that most of us can only dream of but in the end he gave it all up to be with his young daughter Olivia. Neil has said he missed so many milestones in his first daughters life (Selena) trying to make RUSH successful and give his family a good life but he was always away from home. When Selena and Jackie passed he was left with this unbelievable guilt and he wanted to end it all but his current wife Carrie Nuttall pulled Neil back from the brink of despair. Once they married and had Olivia Neil wasn’t about to miss out on time spent with her so he walked away from RUSH. It’s sad because after Neil gave the world himself for 40+ years he was only left with about a years worth of cancer free time to spend with his daughter. Most of us never knew Neil but boy what a respected musician he was......almost divine . He will be sorely missed.
I know first hand he didn’t miss too much time with Selena ... I was there at the million family gatherings... he was an amazing father and my cousin and him were extremely tight. They travelled a lot too as a family.
@@farontaylor5946 I am glad to hear that he seem like an excellent human being and a very thoughtful thinking man and always searching for the true meaning of our existence and very gifted man at that my condolences to his love ones and thank you for the reply and info peace and farewell.
Faron Taylor With respect those are not my thoughts....those were Neil’s. Without trying to come across as sarcastic I’d trust reading his written words than words from someone who claims to be a close acquaintance, relative or family friend. I’m not saying you are not one of those people but it’s just hard to trust your words as genuine when they are contradictory to what I’ve read from the man himself. People claimed to be related to famous people all the time so this is nothing new but the timing is kinda cruel.
Everytime you hear storys from Rush you realize not only are they one of the greatest bands/musicians of all time but you realize that there some of the greatest people to ever walk on this earth!! I love Rush they will forever be my favorite band not just for music but for being stand up people!
and THIS is how a band/friends should behave when one of them is struggling. Give them space & time to heal. Not toss them to the curb and move on because, The Band is more important. Well done Geddy & Alex!
Thanx God for Neil Thanx God cause RUSH save my life in july 2002 How manny life saved by this Iconic mega-machine super Canadian power trio ? Now is on Paradise i just see this tragic loss only 5 minutes ago ,im in shock and stand on bus stop and cant do nothing, only think about what Neil are made only positive things in million's life since 1974 All my sympathies to ALL the fans from Patrick GOD BLESS U ALL !!!!!
Met him in my home town....he stopped to get jerky at our meat shop....I thanked him for all the great drumming and wished him a safe journey....we talked about his motor bike and I wished him a great journey.....rip mr. peart.....enjoy your family....sonny
i am fortunate that my time on Earth intersected with these three men. They provided a literal sound track to the years of my youth. The lyrics of their songs were so genuine and poetic. I understand a great deal of that came from Neil. He was special. They are all special. Thank you guys for the songs. They really did me some good.
Yeah, he blossomed beautifully after those tragedies, remarried, came back to the band (better than ever) and lived on for 16+ years without illness. Neil lived every second to the fullest.
@Lazman 6 yea if im thinking what your talking about I agree. I dare to say that on a Rush fb page without backlash though. Please expand on your thoughts. ..
John Crowley I hear you. I had a feeeling too. Maybe he took something for granted. Maybe he should have stopped music and consoles his first wife. Who knows. Karma is not biased and works in crazy ways
Oh my God Neil loses his daughter at a young age to a Jeep accident then six months later loses his wife to cancer, Tries to figure his life out and takes a four month hiatus motorcycle ride from North California to South Mexico by himself Gets over it as best you can Remarries has another child I think the child must be around 9-10 years old And then he dies sad sad sad God bless Neil Peart & Family.
I was gutted at Neil's tragedies which put Rush on the shelf understandably. In the timeframe, I hoped Pink Floyd would record another album but David Gilmour put the band on indefinite hiatus when he had four more children with his current wife Polly Samson and Pink Floyd were technically done (not counting Live 8 reunion nor The Endless River which was finished in 2014 as a tribute to Rick Wright).
One of the GOATs. Thank you for your wonderful gifts of music that will live on forever in our minds. I hope you are with your wife and Daughter now. RIP
I worked for 7 years with a guy who's life long friend and neighbor growing up is Neal's cousin so I went to this co workers wedding in Maui and Theres Neal Peart ! Spent some quality time in his family circle over 2 days and I can tell that he and really his whole family are just tremendous, beautiful people ,neal peart just a real gentleman ,funny ,patient and very humble .guy had a solid grown man handshake with direct smiling eye contact that put me so at ease around what I consider an icon pillar of my generation of music .I saw 2112 tour first concert of my life that was changed permanently on that night and 5 tours consecutively thereafter. A real cool decent human being!
Oh oh Mexico! Mexico will miss you too Niel. I lived on Vancouver Island for 5 years and had a friend who did the same thing, riding his bike from BC to Central America and back. Sad to hear about your passing, but now if it's possible, you can be with those you love as well. God speed my friend and when I need a little Rush, I can always find you in "The Spirit of Radio ". Long live Rock n Roll! RIP Niel Piert.
I respect your opinion, and that would be great to meet your loved ones again when you pass, but sadly I can't believe I think that when you reach the end that's it. It's tragic Neil passing he was a great drummer, possibly the best!
Brian Blackwell Also respect your opinion. But think of it this way; YOU are a song, the author had you in their mind at some point, and suddenly you were composed, written, arranged, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered. Now you exist for everybody, but when the author dies you, SONG, continue. Well, you have been created bu THE CREATOR and you will never cease to exist once you’ve been created, like all of Rush’e songs, they will remain forever. They have been created and you have been created forever.
@@pinkfreud62 Does it matter pinky ? This was about the man losing loved ones and a man stating that he'd pray that Neil would once again be with his loved ones. Where did things go wrong pinky ?
Today we are all crushed by this sad sad news.The passion this man left on my soul was and always will be there.Thank you for one of the best parts of my life.Sadness,love and respect!!
I read Ghost Rider after I lost my wife in ‘10 when our bike hit a deer. I highlited and made notes in the book when I found things that resonated with me. I cried with some of his passages, too. I first saw Rush on Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert back in ‘74 or so. I was in high school and was standing in my parents dining room, watching them play on a B&W TV. It Changed the course of my music life. I took up bass after that and played for years. Always loved Rush. Oh, and I bought a bottle of The Macallan after reading Neils book.
Geddy,Alex and Neil are such AMAZING musicians and I admired their music and talent. As the years went on you can tell how much respect and love they have for each other for their music and their fans. Then not only did I admire and love their music,but I admired them for their passion,humbleness and being great human beings. Thank you for making my life a little bit better by sharing your music with us all. My deepest condolences to the Peart family and to Alex and Geddy. Rest In Peace Neil,you will surely be missed.
@Lari 2112 The reason as i and so many other ,probably millions of drummer's out there,started playing!!! But im very disappointed in myself,for the simple fact that ive never read any of Neil Peart's Books!! Thats why i wanted to thank you for reminding me all about Neil's Books!!!!! Signed A very huge Influential drummer because of Neil Peart!!!!🤙🤘🤙🤘👍👍
When Steve Perry ,(journey) had an illness, the band moved in with Arnel Pineda, but when Peart lost his family, everyone at Rush stopped everything, Rush has taught me many things, but mostly, they have taught me how to be a true friend!
When some guys with their music and lyrics, save your life; and That kind of tragedy occurs... There Is a sensación of pain and useless feelings to confort them, but also a huge silent solidarity Oh Neil, the world was a better place when you were here
@@bytorprairiedog700 i was 24 years old, my world felt down and i discovered "the big wheel" song.... And i started to coming back to life.... Now i am a 52 years old guy... And i won't have enough days to thank RUSH for such help Good bless you too, may Rush music live forever!!! Kind regards from México
Always smiled with Love when ever Geddy got the chance to tell everyone that Neil was STILL called "The New Guy" all these years later AND with a twinkle in his eye and a smile! The Professor has gone to Drink The Milk Of Paradise.....We are Blessed to have been given his Gift of Music and Humanity!
I know. The genius behind the band was humility, camaraderie and three guys each with a great sense of humor. They were friends, always. They enjoyed each others' company and knew when to give each other space. All of them worked hard at being the best professional musicians they could be (and all succeeded wildly) while avoiding the pitfalls of being rock stars. They took their music and their fans seriously but not themselves. They stuck together through all the years of bad press and snubbing by the music industry, eventually, belatedly, getting into the R&R Hall of Fame. Calling Neil "The New Guy" always made me smile, too. I had never in my life shed tears over the passing of someone I had never met. His passing caused me to. Neil was a giant in every way, an example to be emulated, someone that never stopped trying to improve, to grow, to evolve. He will be sorely missed. Love your post.
Neil is and forever will be one of the most influential drummers on earth. He was doing things that no one else could imagine doing in the 80s. I hear those influences in metal these days. He is a legend that is/will be deeply missed for years to come.
They Broke the mold when he was created !!!! To think He may have only become a farm equipment sales person for his father‘s company. It’s so fitting That personally he went for the stars and did what he truly was inspired to do.
Neil, RIP!!! Your magic will be left behind for the musical world to admire and may future generations know that major contributions and impact you made to the music world! You have joined your family!
I only hope he knew how much he was truley loved and respected. Not just for his musical ability, but for his approach to life as a whole. Such an inspirational spirit.
I'd rather someone physically cut my heart out than to lose my wife or one of my children. Neil handled his mental anguish by seeking solace with probably a lot of prayer. RIP Neil. You earned it.
I have such gratitude for this band... Their songs have been my joy since 1975. Their HEMISPHERES concert i san diego was the best concert of my life. Thank you RUSH.
peace out Neil a nd Rush.You are st I'll a big part of me since 1977 when I was lucky c my enough to see you in 77 farewell to kings ﾆ didn't see you again until neil returned on VT and you played 30 songs.
Wow. I show who you are to my kids and your music and ask them to be like Rush. You guys are fn amazing people and your music has done so much for me. So proud of you all.
Such loyalty from all around him,maybe what got him through,,,r i p neil... my drummer started age7 but we started a band when we was age12 that was 1976 and to this day he says what i always felt,neil was the best ever drummer,never played the same bar 2x on any record,thats an out of this world level of drumming,,,YNWA
I’m such a lucky man in that I’ve experienced rush live twice. And Neil Peart has always been a guardian spirit over me. His lyrics have always given me solace.
I have seen them about 18 times give or take a few , Every Tour right up untill 2015's Show has been an amazing Experience. They were a big part of my growing up. Amazing amazing amazing GUYS....
These three have always been unique in the music industry. Not only were/are they 3 of the most talented individuals to grace the stage, they were also best friends. Not many other bands would have put their craft on hold while a member took time to get himself together after that great loss, speaks volumes about their relationship with each other. So many other groups would have told him to kick rocks, replaced him and moved on. Not these 3. They were family.
Not to be facetious here, but in a way, they were like a modern-day Three Musketeers - "all for one, and one for all", that's how close they were to each other. That kind of relationship, especially in the music business, is super-rare.
Even small clips like this are hard to watch...thank you Neil for getting me and so many others through our youth. Blessings to your family, band brothers and friends...
It is very painful for me!!, I can't imagine how it is for Lifeson and Lee!!, so many years together, doing the best music, music for all ages, music that never gets old, I really sorry !!
I miss this man...as a musician myself, what he did to inspire me to get better was astronomical. I cant even put it into words. The only bright side for me is that the music will live on forever, and every time I get behind a kit his influence can be heard.
in 2005 I lost my oldest daughter in a car accident, it hurt so bad that I felt like I was literally dying inside from the pain...Neil and his book Ghost Rider, really helped me out...what he went thru, losing his daughter and wife...I just had to look myself in the mirror and say "who are you to just lie down and die, who are you to just give up, this humble man (Neil) lost everything, and he Is still going on"....get off your ass and get back to living, is what I constantly had to tell myself....I have been a Rush fan since I was 13 and heard "Witch Hunt" for the first time...and I was hooked...thank you Rush, for helping me get thru my youth...and thank you Neil, for helping me live again....not all heroes wear capes.....
Martinsmartians- yes he is. But as someone pointed out earlier, he also left behind a Wife and young Daughter. Let's not forget about them and what they must be going through.
"That's life enough for me." Wise words... we often keep wondering so much about what we don't have, or could have, we don't appreciate what we do have.
we love you and miss your songwriting, musicianship and your spirit. Can't wait to see you again being "just a guy". Geddy and Alex - thank you for making the decision so many years ago to introduce the world to such a talent. A trinity that will not soon be forgotten; music that has moved my life even to this day.
This video segment left tears in my eyes! 3 great gentlemen whom were as tight as any family ..... I've watched all the live concert footage + Rick Beato's awesome instructional RUSH jammin (with a lot more "homework" and documentaries I have do see yet). It's like I can't let him go ..... Neil you will always be the drum beat in my heart - thank you! I love you man!!!!!
This has been a painful time for so many. You never know how much a person that you never knew personally, never even met... how much they mean to you. There's an empty space now for a lot of us, and of course for his family and friends. That really is something special and unique. Neil Peart brought so many people happiness. The grief is very real, and it's very personal for all of us. What an amazing man.
Neil embodied the words of Winston Churchill, that, "If you're going through hell, keep going." As someone who deals with major depression, I strive to live each day like Neil. He was my biggest influence to play music. I will fight like he did🤘 #FuckCancer
As someone who lost their mother in one of the most crucial point in their life, I could never imagine what that emptiness would feel like if you lost both your daughter and wife in just a couple of years. Neil peart was not only one of the greatest musicians, but one of the greatest men to grace this earth. I hope he’s rocking on in whatever heaven that may exist, R.I.P the professor, we all miss you man
Correct The best All Round Drummer. Had a great attitude & qualities All the members of Rush did, and that’s why they stayed together for some 50 years !! It was a great Loss the the Rock community
Read “Ghostrider.” It’s one of the best books ever written on the subject of loss and grief. Neil might be known as being a guarded person, but in his writing he’s completely revealing, vulnerable, and candid. He tells you things in this book that you’d never think to ask him in person. It’s the one place where Neil does relate to the reader as a close friend. Hands down one of the best books I ever read.
"You don't want to try to comfort them and find out that you're only just comforting yourself." Very wise words, Geddy.
I have always felt this way...it's not a detachment from them, but you want to give them their space. It's difficult to confront, but, as suggested, often something people do awkwardly....so tough.
@@denniskurz9135 It's like trying to walk on the edge of a razor, sometimes they need comforting of friends, sometimes they need space. It is very difficult to try to determine which it is, when and how much.
Words can't reconcile such deep-seeded anguish. Simple consoling and presence is all that is required. Knowing you love them and the understanding that they too feel your love having been there is enough.
Indeed
It's what most people do, they are only around when something tragic happens. Where tf are they when nothing else happens?
"I just wanna be a guy."
Well....you were the greatest guy Neil.
so sad i'm numb...
Fuck yea, well said 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
R.I.P. to the G.O.A.T.
Amen
Rip professor fucking legend
There will never be another drummer like Neil Peart. R.I.P.
That’s for 1,000,000,000.00 Times correct!
It’s such a sad story. Neil was blessed to have lived a life that most of us can only dream of but in the end he gave it all up to be with his young daughter Olivia. Neil has said he missed so many milestones in his first daughters life (Selena) trying to make RUSH successful and give his family a good life but he was always away from home. When Selena and Jackie passed he was left with this unbelievable guilt and he wanted to end it all but his current wife Carrie Nuttall pulled Neil back from the brink of despair. Once they married and had Olivia Neil wasn’t about to miss out on time spent with her so he walked away from RUSH. It’s sad because after Neil gave the world himself for 40+ years he was only left with about a years worth of cancer free time to spend with his daughter. Most of us never knew Neil but boy what a respected musician he was......almost divine . He will be sorely missed.
A very beautiful and deeply thoughtful comment thank you Neal will be miss.
Amen.
I know first hand he didn’t miss too much time with Selena ... I was there at the million family gatherings... he was an amazing father and my cousin and him were extremely tight. They travelled a lot too as a family.
@@farontaylor5946 I am glad to hear that he seem like an excellent human being and a very thoughtful thinking man and always searching for the true meaning of our existence and very gifted man at that my condolences to his love ones and thank you for the reply and info peace and farewell.
Faron Taylor With respect those are not my thoughts....those were Neil’s. Without trying to come across as sarcastic I’d trust reading his written words than words from someone who claims to be a close acquaintance, relative or family friend. I’m not saying you are not one of those people but it’s just hard to trust your words as genuine when they are contradictory to what I’ve read from the man himself. People claimed to be related to famous people all the time so this is nothing new but the timing is kinda cruel.
Everytime you hear storys from Rush you realize not only are they one of the greatest bands/musicians of all time but you realize that there some of the greatest people to ever walk on this earth!! I love Rush they will forever be my favorite band not just for music but for being stand up people!
He was a special, special person, he just happened to be a genius behind the kit too..
Everyone is special, including you, and don’t you forget that.
I second YOU.🙏
SO TRUE.
@@KittensgiveMorbogas Do you think Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Jeffrey Dahmer were special?
“Suddenly, you were gone.
From all the lives you left your mark upon.”
Love you Neil, thank you for everything you gave to this world.
I feel the way you would.
How often have I reflected on those lyrics!
They were the first words that came to mind when I learned of his passing. Still can't believe he is gone.
Grace Under Pressure is the literal defintion of what this band was about.
and THIS is how a band/friends should behave when one of them is struggling. Give them space & time to heal. Not toss them to the curb and move on because, The Band is more important. Well done Geddy & Alex!
Neil Peart has passed away. Great drummer with a great band and a great ambassador of Canada.
be with your family neil and rest in peace you were an amazing lyricist and a HELL of a drummer
The professor of all drummers. RIP Neil
Thanx God for Neil
Thanx God cause RUSH save my life in july 2002
How manny life saved by this Iconic mega-machine super Canadian power trio ?
Now is on Paradise i just see this tragic loss only 5 minutes ago ,im in shock and stand on bus stop and cant do nothing, only think about what Neil are made only positive things in million's life since 1974
All my sympathies to ALL the fans from Patrick
GOD BLESS U ALL !!!!!
How did Rush save your life?
Met him in my home town....he stopped to get jerky at our meat shop....I thanked him for all the great drumming and wished him a safe journey....we talked about his motor bike and I wished him a great journey.....rip mr. peart.....enjoy your family....sonny
You’re very lucky.
What a great story. 🤙
"Though it's just a memory, some memories last forever..." Neil Peart - Rush (Lakeside Park)
The world would be a much better place with more people like Neil Peart.....
Thankfully we had this one.
i am fortunate that my time on Earth intersected with these three men. They provided a literal sound track to the years of my youth. The lyrics of their songs were so genuine and poetic. I understand a great deal of that came from Neil. He was special. They are all special. Thank you guys for the songs. They really did me some good.
Perfectly said !
I agree with ya 1000%
Rock on !
To those of you who say he's with his family now:
He left behind a wife who loves him and a 10 year old daughter.
Think of them as well.
Lazman 6 karma for what?
Yeah, he blossomed beautifully after those tragedies, remarried, came back to the band (better than ever) and lived on for 16+ years without illness. Neil lived every second to the fullest.
@Lazman 6 yea if im thinking what your talking about I agree. I dare to say that on a Rush fb page without backlash though. Please expand on your thoughts. ..
So true. And how fortunate that Neil Peart was able to experience a family again. Even if heartbreakingly short lived. What a beautiful soul
John Crowley I hear you. I had a feeeling too. Maybe he took something for granted. Maybe he should have stopped music and consoles his first wife. Who knows. Karma is not biased and works in crazy ways
The world was blessed to have Neil Peart. Thank you for all you gave to us.
RIP Neil. One of a kind.
Oh my God
Neil loses his daughter at a young age to a Jeep accident then six months later loses his wife to cancer, Tries to figure his life out and takes a four month hiatus motorcycle ride from North California to South Mexico by himself
Gets over it as best you can
Remarries has another child I think the child must be around 9-10 years old
And then he dies sad sad sad
God bless Neil Peart & Family.
@@reallymysterious4393 Never been one like him or never will be another. He will surely be missed 🤠.
What a rollercoaster for him💓
We're only immortal for a limited time.
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REALLY GOOD TRIBUTE TO NEIL PEART
I was gutted at Neil's tragedies which put Rush on the shelf understandably. In the timeframe, I hoped Pink Floyd would record another album but David Gilmour put the band on indefinite hiatus when he had four more children with his current wife Polly Samson and Pink Floyd were technically done (not counting Live 8 reunion nor The Endless River which was finished in 2014 as a tribute to Rick Wright).
RIP Neil. Glad I got the chance to see you play many times...not bad for a 28 year old. Gona be jamming power windows loud today.
Neil, thank you for the memories. May you rest in peace and join your Family . 🤠
And now Neil has lost his life today. Hes now reunited with his family. RIP Neil Peart the greatest rock drummer of all time.
#Sadness
#RIPNeil
Neil passed away on Tuesday Jan. 7 but the announcement is only being made now. I myself heard about his death just 20 minutes ago on the news.
msr111 yeah man... ughh its awful...
Go be with your family, Neil. Thank you for sharing your heart and passion. We are going to miss the hell out of you buddy.
RIP brother we love you miss you hope to see you on the other side GOD bless best drummer of all time
One of the GOATs. Thank you for your wonderful gifts of music that will live on forever in our minds. I hope you are with your wife and Daughter now. RIP
A brilliant human being of infinite humility
Rush are the nicest guys. Sympathetic and softly spoken and generous with their words. RIP Neil.
I worked for 7 years with a guy who's life long friend and neighbor growing up is Neal's cousin so I went to this co workers wedding in Maui and Theres Neal Peart ! Spent some quality time in his family circle over 2 days and I can tell that he and really his whole family are just tremendous, beautiful people ,neal peart just a real gentleman ,funny ,patient and very humble .guy had a solid grown man handshake with direct smiling eye contact that put me so at ease around what I consider an icon pillar of my generation of music .I saw 2112 tour first concert of my life that was changed permanently on that night and 5 tours consecutively thereafter. A real cool decent human being!
drumming for 50 years he must have had a gorilla grip!
RUSH were always pure class.
The respect they had for each other & their craft was unrivalled.RIP Neil
Oh oh Mexico! Mexico will miss you too Niel. I lived on Vancouver Island for 5 years and had a friend who did the same thing, riding his bike from BC to Central America and back. Sad to hear about your passing, but now if it's possible, you can be with those you love as well. God speed my friend and when I need a little Rush, I can always find you in "The Spirit of Radio ". Long live Rock n Roll!
RIP Niel Piert.
Viva Neil🇨🇦🥁viva mexico🇲🇽
God speed Neil. I pray you will see your wife and daughter.
I respect your opinion, and that would be great to meet your loved ones again when you pass, but sadly I can't believe I think that when you reach the end that's it. It's tragic Neil passing he was a great drummer, possibly the best!
Brian Blackwell Also respect your opinion. But think of it this way; YOU are a song, the author had you in their mind at some point, and suddenly you were composed, written, arranged, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered. Now you exist for everybody, but when the author dies you, SONG, continue. Well, you have been created bu THE CREATOR and you will never cease to exist once you’ve been created, like all of Rush’e songs, they will remain forever. They have been created and you have been created forever.
Wasn't Neil an atheist though?
@@pinkfreud62 Does it matter pinky ? This was about the man losing loved ones and a man stating that he'd pray that Neil would once again be with his loved ones. Where did things go wrong pinky ?
I’m thankful I had the opportunity to see him play drums live. The man in my opinion was the best drummer of all time.
I agree with 1000%
They were an integral part of my life All Three of them.
@@bytorprairiedog700 what is this video from?
@@oreothebest Beyond the lighted stage
@@oreothebest th-cam.com/video/s8_lDIkMFyg/w-d-xo.html
At 1:23.36 in that video will bring you right to the spot ….
Today we are all crushed by this sad sad news.The passion this man left on my soul was and always will be there.Thank you
for one of the best parts of my life.Sadness,love and respect!!
Rest In Peace to one of the greatest drummers and intellectual, Neil Peart. Many Blessings to you. Go and be with your family. 🕊🕯
💖🙏💖
As an American looking North, it doesn't get more Canadian than this. We love you and miss you, Neal. RIP
I read Ghost Rider after I lost my wife in ‘10 when our bike hit a deer. I highlited and made notes in the book when I found things that resonated with me. I cried with some of his passages, too. I first saw Rush on Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert back in ‘74 or so. I was in high school and was standing in my parents dining room, watching them play on a B&W TV. It Changed the course of my music life. I took up bass after that and played for years. Always loved Rush. Oh, and I bought a bottle of The Macallan after reading Neils book.
So very sorry for your loss.
@@bytorprairiedog700 Thank you, sir.
Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your feeling a bit better now.
Geddy,Alex and Neil are such AMAZING musicians and I admired their music and talent. As the years went on you can tell how much respect and love they have for each other for their music and their fans. Then not only did I admire and love their music,but I admired them for their passion,humbleness and being great human beings. Thank you for making my life a little bit better by sharing your music with us all. My deepest condolences to the Peart family and to Alex and Geddy. Rest In Peace Neil,you will surely be missed.
Speechless... emotional.. the other bandmembers so humble, understanding, supporting.. just beautiful
@Lari 2112 The reason as i and so many other ,probably millions of drummer's out there,started playing!!! But im very disappointed in myself,for the simple fact that ive never read any of Neil Peart's Books!! Thats why i wanted to thank you for reminding me all about Neil's Books!!!!! Signed A very huge Influential drummer because of Neil Peart!!!!🤙🤘🤙🤘👍👍
When Steve Perry ,(journey) had an illness, the band moved in with Arnel Pineda, but when Peart lost his family, everyone at Rush stopped everything, Rush has taught me many things, but mostly, they have taught me how to be a true friend!
The very best ever! Never will there be a better drummer or better Rock group than RUSH. Forever Neil!
He may not be here physically BUT.... His Legacy will NEVER END . Thank you
When some guys with their music and lyrics, save your life; and That kind of tragedy occurs... There Is a sensación of pain and useless feelings to confort them, but also a huge silent solidarity
Oh Neil, the world was a better place when you were here
Glad your doing much better,
God Bless you & your Family
And hope you have Happy Days Ahead !!
@@bytorprairiedog700 i was 24 years old, my world felt down and i discovered "the big wheel" song.... And i started to coming back to life.... Now i am a 52 years old guy... And i won't have enough days to thank RUSH for such help
Good bless you too, may Rush music live forever!!!
Kind regards from México
Always smiled with Love when ever Geddy got the chance to tell everyone that Neil was STILL called "The New Guy" all these years later AND with a twinkle in his eye and a smile! The Professor has gone to Drink The Milk Of Paradise.....We are Blessed to have been given his Gift of Music and Humanity!
I know. The genius behind the band was humility, camaraderie and three guys each with a great sense of humor. They were friends, always. They enjoyed each others' company and knew when to give each other space. All of them worked hard at being the best professional musicians they could be (and all succeeded wildly) while avoiding the pitfalls of being rock stars. They took their music and their fans seriously but not themselves. They stuck together through all the years of bad press and snubbing by the music industry, eventually, belatedly, getting into the R&R Hall of Fame. Calling Neil "The New Guy" always made me smile, too. I had never in my life shed tears over the passing of someone I had never met. His passing caused me to. Neil was a giant in every way, an example to be emulated, someone that never stopped trying to improve, to grow, to evolve. He will be sorely missed. Love your post.
Neil is and forever will be one of the most influential drummers on earth. He was doing things that no one else could imagine doing in the 80s. I hear those influences in metal these days. He is a legend that is/will be deeply missed for years to come.
They Broke the mold when he was created !!!!
To think
He may have only become a farm equipment sales person for his father‘s company.
It’s so fitting
That personally he went for the stars and did what he truly was inspired to do.
He wasn't Nobody's hero , he was a hero for millions of fans around the world . RIP Maestro.
Neil, RIP!!! Your magic will be left behind for the musical world to admire and may future generations know that major contributions and impact you made to the music world! You have joined your family!
I only hope he knew how much he was truley loved and respected. Not just for his musical ability, but for his approach to life as a whole. Such an inspirational spirit.
I'd rather someone physically cut my heart out than to lose my wife or one of my children. Neil handled his mental anguish by seeking solace with probably a lot of prayer. RIP Neil. You earned it.
I have such gratitude for this band... Their songs have been my joy since 1975. Their HEMISPHERES concert i san diego was the best concert of my life. Thank you RUSH.
RIP Neil . The best of guys and the best drummer. Superb lyricist. Will be sorely missed . A true Legend
Personally, you gave me so much joy . From the age of 14.. I’m now 57…. R.I.p mr talented…
What a genius who suffered many tragedies yet remained true to his masterful talent .
One of the most unfortunate fortunate people to ever live. He lived a blessed and cursed life at the same time. RIP Neil.
Love u Neil. You will always be the best man to ever sit behind a drum kit, period!
Thank you,all members of RUSH. Since i was 16, you have been part of my life. Touched by so many of your songs.
peace out Neil a nd Rush.You are st I'll a big part of me since 1977 when I was lucky c my enough to see you in 77 farewell to kings ﾆ didn't see you again until neil returned on VT and you played 30 songs.
One of if not the best rock band documentaries ever made...
God Bless the Peart family. I know he’s reunited with his wife and daughter in heaven.
Huge respect for Neil!! Who would ever expect to see Neil Peart sitting in a diner!! So cool!! Sad to know he is no longer here!! Great video!!
Wow. I show who you are to my kids and your music and ask them to be like Rush. You guys are fn amazing people and your music has done so much for me. So proud of you all.
A sweet gentile soul that could beat the daylights out of a drum kit.
Sorry to see him go. All the best to you Rush fans, we were terribly spoiled.
Neil's back on his journey.. rip.
Such loyalty from all around him,maybe what got him through,,,r i p neil... my drummer started age7 but we started a band when we was age12 that was 1976 and to this day he says what i always felt,neil was the best ever drummer,never played the same bar 2x on any record,thats an out of this world level of drumming,,,YNWA
these guys were so much more than a band….beautiful caring and loving people
So very True James,
They were Great well rounded people in Society
What a great band. A true inspiration. He'll never be forgotten. Thanks for all the great music.
I’m such a lucky man in that I’ve experienced rush live twice. And Neil Peart has always been a guardian spirit over me. His lyrics have always given me solace.
I have seen them about 18 times give or take a few ,
Every Tour right up untill 2015's Show has been an amazing Experience.
They were a big part of my growing up.
Amazing amazing amazing GUYS....
RIP NEIL and thank you ever so for the autograph you signed for for me. And thank you John Jones for making that happen..
What a journey.
Damn Neil, we love you man.
Your drumming, was the very heartbeat, of so many lives.
These three have always been unique in the music industry. Not only were/are they 3 of the most talented individuals to grace the stage, they were also best friends. Not many other bands would have put their craft on hold while a member took time to get himself together after that great loss, speaks volumes about their relationship with each other. So many other groups would have told him to kick rocks, replaced him and moved on. Not these 3. They were family.
Not to be facetious here, but in a way, they were like a modern-day Three Musketeers - "all for one, and one for all", that's how close they were to each other. That kind of relationship, especially in the music business, is super-rare.
Even small clips like this are hard to watch...thank you Neil for getting me and so many others through our youth. Blessings to your family, band brothers and friends...
God Bless All affiliated with rush right down to the fans. My heart goes out to all. RIP Neil...
It is very painful for me!!, I can't imagine how it is for Lifeson and Lee!!, so many years together, doing the best music, music for all ages, music that never gets old, I really sorry !!
I miss this man...as a musician myself, what he did to inspire me to get better was astronomical. I cant even put it into words. The only bright side for me is that the music will live on forever, and every time I get behind a kit his influence can be heard.
The man, the myth, the legend...the professor. Rest in peace Neil. Condolences to his family, Alex and Geddy.
in 2005 I lost my oldest daughter in a car accident, it hurt so bad that I felt like I was literally dying inside from the pain...Neil and his book Ghost Rider, really helped me out...what he went thru, losing his daughter and wife...I just had to look myself in the mirror and say "who are you to just lie down and die, who are you to just give up, this humble man (Neil) lost everything, and he Is still going on"....get off your ass and get back to living, is what I constantly had to tell myself....I have been a Rush fan since I was 13 and heard "Witch Hunt" for the first time...and I was hooked...thank you Rush, for helping me get thru my youth...and thank you Neil, for helping me live again....not all heroes wear capes.....
This loss hit me hard!! What an incredible, articulate man he was. R.I.P Neil!! I hope to meet you in another life!!
RIP, Neil. Many people are in shock right now. I hope that your wife and your daughter are there to greet you.
Great guys, I'm glad I got to see them several times, Rock on
No words. Simply devastated when I heard the news. RIP Neil - the greatest drummer there ever was, and will be ever will be.
Heartbreaking. ...and NOW they're together. R.I.P. Neil Peart.
Martinsmartians- yes he is. But as someone pointed out earlier, he also left behind a Wife and young Daughter. Let's not forget about them and what they must be going through.
Neil you were always just a guy to us. The truly gifted guy. The truly humble guy. The hardworking guy. We will miss your art.
He was
“ A Gift Beyond Price “
RIP
"That's life enough for me." Wise words... we often keep wondering so much about what we don't have, or could have, we don't appreciate what we do have.
Thank you for posting!
Mr Peart was the beat of my childhood, RIP
RIP Neil.
What a shame. This is one reason I've always liked Rush, they are just regular people. Neil was genuine. RIP buddy.
we love you and miss your songwriting, musicianship and your spirit. Can't wait to see you again being "just a guy". Geddy and Alex - thank you for making the decision so many years ago to introduce the world to such a talent. A trinity that will not soon be forgotten; music that has moved my life even to this day.
Im so sad that neil passed
This video segment left tears in my eyes! 3 great gentlemen whom were as tight as any family ..... I've watched all the live concert footage + Rick Beato's awesome instructional RUSH jammin (with a lot more "homework" and documentaries I have do see yet). It's like I can't let him go ..... Neil you will always be the drum beat in my heart - thank you! I love you man!!!!!
Such a beautiful group and friends and great inspirations 🙏🙏🙏
This has been a painful time for so many. You never know how much a person that you never knew personally, never even met... how much they mean to you. There's an empty space now for a lot of us, and of course for his family and friends. That really is something special and unique. Neil Peart brought so many people happiness. The grief is very real, and it's very personal for all of us. What an amazing man.
Neil embodied the words of Winston Churchill, that, "If you're going through hell, keep going."
As someone who deals with major depression, I strive to live each day like Neil. He was my biggest influence to play music. I will fight like he did🤘 #FuckCancer
Awesome video. These guys are so f'n cool. The most laid back rockers ever.
RIP, Neil. Your rhythms forever flow through me.
As someone who lost their mother in one of the most crucial point in their life, I could never imagine what that emptiness would feel like if you lost both your daughter and wife in just a couple of years. Neil peart was not only one of the greatest musicians, but one of the greatest men to grace this earth. I hope he’s rocking on in whatever heaven that may exist, R.I.P the professor, we all miss you man
Neil was the best complete drummer. The best. RIP
Correct
The best All Round Drummer.
Had a great attitude & qualities
All the members of Rush did, and that’s why they stayed together for some 50 years !!
It was a great Loss the the Rock community
A very exceptional man and a talented drummer,there’s no replay in this life
Read “Ghostrider.” It’s one of the best books ever written on the subject of loss and grief. Neil might be known as being a guarded person, but in his writing he’s completely revealing, vulnerable, and candid. He tells you things in this book that you’d never think to ask him in person. It’s the one place where Neil does relate to the reader as a close friend. Hands down one of the best books I ever read.