Drummer Neil Peart Of Rush passes away at 67

Commander Wallace · 01-14-20, 12:47 AM

I can't believe I missed this news. Neil Peart, drummer extraordinaire of Rush fame passed away at 67 of brain cancer. Neil and others like John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alex Van Halen and many others provided the framework with which aspiring drummers and percussionists would follow. It was Neil's thunderous and precise drumming style that would help to make Rush the power trio that it was much as John Bonham did with Led Zeppelin although, not a power trio.

It's no exaggeration to say that Neil peart was one of Rock and Roll greatest drummers. He was called ‘The Professor’ for a reason: We all learned from him.”

Neil was quoted as saying in an interview, “What is a master but a master student?” Peart told Rolling Stone in 2012. “There’s a responsibility on you to keep getting better.”

Quote: Peart was one of rock’s greatest drummers, with a flamboyant yet precise style that paid homage to his hero, the Who’s Keith Moon, while expanding the technical and imaginative possibilities of his instrument. He joined singer-bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in Rush in 1974, and his musicianship and literate, philosophical lyrics – which initially drew on Ayn Rand and science fiction, and later became more personal and emotive – helped make the trio one of the classic-rock era’s essential bands. His drum fills on songs like “Tom Sawyer” were pop hooks in their own right, each one an indelible mini-composition; his lengthy drum solos, carefully constructed and packed with drama, were highlights of every Rush concert.

In the Nineties, he produced two tribute albums to jazz legend Buddy Rich, and at a moment when many of his fans already considered him the world’s best rock drummer, Peart began taking lessons with Freddie Gruber, a jazz player and noted drum instructor. Peart credited Gruber (and another teacher, Peter Erskine) with helping him re-create his technique and sense of time from scratch, leading him to a more fluid approach and a deeper groove. “What is a master but a master student?” Peart told Rolling Stone in 2012. “There’s a responsibility on you to keep getting better.”

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ituary-936221/

On August 10th, 1997, Peart’s 19-year-old daughter, Selena, died in a single-car accident on the long drive to her university in Toronto. Five months later, Selena’s mother — Peart’s common-law wife of 23 years, Jackie Taylor – was diagnosed with terminal cancer, quickly succumbing. Shattered, Peart told his bandmates to consider him retired, and embarked on a solitary motorcycle trip across the United States. He remarried in 2000, and found his way back to Rush by 2001.

This is a staggering loss not only to the drumming community but rock fans the world over.

Rest in peace and thanks for the great music.

Neil Peart drum solo

Buddahaid · 01-14-20, 01:02 AM

Yep, saw that. I'm far too young to let that effect me..........too young........

Jimbuna · 01-14-20, 06:22 AM

He certainly ranked up there with some of the best.

RIP

u crank · 01-14-20, 08:13 AM

RIP Neil.

August · 01-14-20, 06:08 PM

Best drummer of the best band I have ever had the pleasure of seeing in concert.

01-14-20, 12:47 AM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,015 Downloads: 360 Uploads: 0	Drummer Neil Peart Of Rush passes away at 67 I can't believe I missed this news. Neil Peart, drummer extraordinaire of Rush fame passed away at 67 of brain cancer. Neil and others like John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alex Van Halen and many others provided the framework with which aspiring drummers and percussionists would follow. It was Neil's thunderous and precise drumming style that would help to make Rush the power trio that it was much as John Bonham did with Led Zeppelin although, not a power trio. It's no exaggeration to say that Neil peart was one of Rock and Roll greatest drummers. He was called ‘The Professor’ for a reason: We all learned from him.” Neil was quoted as saying in an interview, “What is a master but a master student?” Peart told Rolling Stone in 2012. “There’s a responsibility on you to keep getting better.” Quote: Peart was one of rock’s greatest drummers, with a flamboyant yet precise style that paid homage to his hero, the Who’s Keith Moon, while expanding the technical and imaginative possibilities of his instrument. He joined singer-bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in Rush in 1974, and his musicianship and literate, philosophical lyrics – which initially drew on Ayn Rand and science fiction, and later became more personal and emotive – helped make the trio one of the classic-rock era’s essential bands. His drum fills on songs like “Tom Sawyer” were pop hooks in their own right, each one an indelible mini-composition; his lengthy drum solos, carefully constructed and packed with drama, were highlights of every Rush concert. In the Nineties, he produced two tribute albums to jazz legend Buddy Rich, and at a moment when many of his fans already considered him the world’s best rock drummer, Peart began taking lessons with Freddie Gruber, a jazz player and noted drum instructor. Peart credited Gruber (and another teacher, Peter Erskine) with helping him re-create his technique and sense of time from scratch, leading him to a more fluid approach and a deeper groove. “What is a master but a master student?” Peart told Rolling Stone in 2012. “There’s a responsibility on you to keep getting better.” https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ituary-936221/ On August 10th, 1997, Peart’s 19-year-old daughter, Selena, died in a single-car accident on the long drive to her university in Toronto. Five months later, Selena’s mother — Peart’s common-law wife of 23 years, Jackie Taylor – was diagnosed with terminal cancer, quickly succumbing. Shattered, Peart told his bandmates to consider him retired, and embarked on a solitary motorcycle trip across the United States. He remarried in 2000, and found his way back to Rush by 2001. This is a staggering loss not only to the drumming community but rock fans the world over. Rest in peace and thanks for the great music. Neil Peart drum solo Last edited by Commander Wallace; 01-14-20 at 06:24 PM.

01-14-20, 01:02 AM	#2
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,557 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Yep, saw that. I'm far too young to let that effect me..........too young........ __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	He certainly ranked up there with some of the best. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-14-20, 08:13 AM	#4
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,558 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	RIP Neil. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

01-14-20, 06:08 PM	#5
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22,667 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best drummer of the best band I have ever had the pleasure of seeing in concert.