I could listen to Neal talk for hours.... what a fantastic gift of speech and rich voice.... super smart guy what a tragic loss he will forever be missed
OHHH WOW! NO SHIT EH??? I became a Drummer/Percussionist 43 yrs. ago BECAUSE of Neil! He will ALWAYS and FOREVER BE my "MENTOR" and INSPIRATION!!! WE MISS YOU SOOO MUCH PROFESSOR!!! :(...
I was on a computer at the library the day I learned he had passed. I saw the ‘Remembering Neil Peart…’ headline and couldn’t believe what I had just looked at. I felt my whole body just kinda sink. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever forget that day. Today I was talking to a lady I met at work. She’s our librarian at the facility, and we started talking about Rush. She said she cried for days after Neil had died. It must be so touching to imagine that you can have such an impact on people you’ve never met in your life. And that goes for Alex and Geddy too. It must be what greatness is. Neil, you will always be missed and loved.
Neil is back amongst his own again.Back to the Gods of music,we were only allowed to barrow his talents for too short of a time.Thank you Neil for sharing your gift with us!
I always remember one comment he made to someone and it sums neil up very well, " I never wanted to be famous I just wanted to be good" now that is being a truly humble person
I think it was beautiful how, toward the end of his public appearances, he started doing more interviews and appearances and the end of the R40 tour and stuff. He wanted to go out with a lot of material to leave for us, his fans.
Only thing you missed was that interview where Geddy and Alex describe auditioning Neil in 74--how they looked at each other and said, "Who is this lunatic? We want him!", right there, within the first two minutes. The first time I saw them was two years later, on December 16, 1976, at Chicago's acoustically perfect Auditorium Theater, on their first tour as the headliner. While I've seen them many times since, that show--every song--has stayed with me to this day. When I finally made it home that night, I was so blown away, so high from the experience that I floated for days and days with a silly smile on my face...
Enjoyed every second of this tribute. Well done. As a lifelong fan, I already miss that I'll never get to see them play together again. As Geddy says, thank you for 40 awesome years. What more could we ask for? You've changed our lives, boys, and it's all for the better. The most well-oiled machine rock has ever known.
@@shellyfuller5849 REALLY??? Please check out "THE RUSH TRIBUTE PROJECT" From Wisconsin! I JUST Saw them a couple of Fridays Ago and THE TRULY ARE INCREDIBLE and HOLD "THE SPIRIT OF RUSH" In their VERY Talented hands!!!
I wrote a song as a tribute to Neil and did a lyric video for him. All of this is super moving. I am a huge fan. ua-cam.com/video/LMEfPY0iDOM/v-deo.html
I was heartbroken learning of his passing and still am heartbroken. But this made me happy and brought a smile to my face thank you Neil, Geddy and Alex. So many memories you guys were the soundtrack of my growing up. I would walk the streets late at night with my Walkman and your music playing.
Great compilation. Thanks for putting it together. The first time I saw Rush play, Neil hit one of those little cymbals, like the one at 12:26, (I don't remember the song, it was on the New World Tour in 1983) with a good deal more energy than you see at 12:26, and it flew off the kit toward the Geddy side like a little frisbee. Also - regarding Neil's comment about Bob Dylan's quote and the goal of the artist being to inspire....mission accomplished, Neil. Mission accomplished.
Even after all this time I still get teary eyed knowing that such beautiful music and insightful poetry will never be written ever again but I am grateful to have been along for the ride..
Oh wow this video is suddenly blowing up. Just wanted to say thanks for checking out my video. I really hate the fact that I had to make it but I just remembered seeing so many clips of the band growing up and Neil doing some goofy things so I just wanted to share them for anyone who hasn't seen them.
Speaking for anyone who has ever heard Neil play...I think it's fair to say... No words can describe how our lives were shaped and influenced by this one man , who by shear determination and undying dedication of percussion domination, Neil took us all on a percussive journey beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Thank you Neil and thank you Geddy and Alex for your ability to give us a voice of Hope and a way to drive beyond the guilded cage....aye'
Oh man....I haven't even thought about it for years. See that guitar Neil is playing @1:00? that's Alex's Howard Roberts Fusion. I installed that chrome plate between the bridge and tailpiece in the 90s. Just a cover-up of a route for when Alex had a Kahler bridge installed in that guitar.
They all seem like really decent guys, I heard a story about Geddy trying to pick up a hottie and getting shot down, but I think we've all done that....Saw them n Snakes and Arrows in Albuquerque...Great Show, excellent sound, Geddys having a hard time with the high notes, but his bass work is superb. They had a good run, maybe its time to hang it up.....
Those stupid Kahlers ruined so many good guitars. Gilmour's black Strat suffered the same fate in the 80s. I'm wondering if Alex played that Howard Roberts Fusion,the one he had in the 80s,when I saw him front row in '09?
RIP, Neil Peart! I remember buying the "Fly by Night" 8-track in 1975! I was instantly blown away by this new, 22-year-old drummer! Neil was a true genius! To imagine the amount of grief he went through when he lost his daughter and wife within a year is heartbreaking! He hopped on his motorcycle and began his healing process. 58,000 miles later, he was ready to get behind his kit once again. Neil was a selfless gift to all of us for so long. Thank you God!
BAJARACER43X it was my very concert as well but Max Webster opened up for them when I saw them in March of 1981. Saw them 11 more times after that, twice up close! Phenomenal band and was my favorite band ever from 1978 to this very day.
My first time was in Edinburgh during the Moving Pictures tour 81. Always been my favourite Rush album since it came out, and also the best produced LP I’ve ever heard. LoveTerry Brown’s production on those studio albums.
Rush will live for ever in our hearts and minds. Neil Peart was the straw that stirred the drink, what a generational talent. He will be sorely missed...
Every once and while you find these videos of Neil Peart and they just remind us of how great he truly was as a musician, percussionist and an amazing human being. He is missed, but the art and memories he created will live on.
Great tribute! For all of us who never met him, I thoroughly enjoy his books. His personality, his "voice," is right there for the reader. It's a way to get to know him, at least a little.
Excellent and moving tribute to the Master. Interesting to see the sides of Neil that were the most memorable to you and the rest of true followers of NP. Very complex man and likely the deepest, most philosophical and most intelligent percussionist to ever hold a stick. One can hardly minimize Neil, by remembering him as simply a great drummer. Thank you for sharing.
GREAT COLLECTION, thank you for sharing it!! 57-year-old retired professional drummer here, cut my teeth on RUSH. Neil was the line that separated players from, 'still learning'.
Thank you for making this! I also liked the moment where Neil made some goofy faces shortly after the solo in “Freewill” during their Time Machine tour.
Every time I think of Neil my mind just goes back to when I was cleaning out storage in my dads house and found a drumstick with Neil’s signature on it in between a mattress and an empty cardboard box, absolutely no clue how it got there.
Never thought I was a huge Rush fan, but I love and remember almost every song, I know where I was when listening to most of their songs. It started when I was 13, and kept going and going, and now I’m 54 and love their music just as much and now realize how big a part of my life they’ve been. I can’t really think of any other band that’s higher up on my list.
Neil has been gone for just over a year now and he is still sadly missed. Thanks for endless supply of amazing music and for the absolute killer live performances. -= RIP Professor =-
the one thing I loved about all 3 of them, they all had such great chemistry and friendship and great senses of humor, while all 3 of them took their craft and their music seriously, they didn't take themselves seriously.
I haven't been a fan for nearly as long as many of you, but after hearing songs like Subdivisions and The Enemy Within I fell in love with their music, and more importantly, the lyrics. As a drummer I look up to Neil, and I deeply relate to a lot of his lyrics and ideologies. Rest easy, Neil.
1977 Denver, Colorado auditorium arena. Walking backstage after Uriah Heep played turning to my right side and seeing Neil's slingerland concert Tom's sitting, waiting to be carried on stage by his tech. At that moment I was within reach of tapping on his concert Tom's! A big roadie looked at me and I didn't touch the professor's drums. A few seconds later they were carried away to center stage. Just one vivid memory from Rush "1977" Neil was the best! Thanks Rush for making memories!
The Professor.....Legend! I'm Grateful to have been in the same "Room" with These Three many many times since April of 1975! They Are Family! Cheers To The Best Band And The Best Fans.....period.
At 7:25, I love Neil's explanation regarding similarities in writing and drumming composition. What an interesting, thoughtful, analytical person he was; clearly evidenced by his masterful, intricate, drumming style. What a vast gift he and the whole band left for us fans. I'm still profoundly saddened by his death.
How is it possible to not love this band? They love each other. Nothing else really matters. They did it for 40 years. No compromises. They did it their way. Like Freddy and Bonham, Neil cannot be replaced so we'll all just have to thank our own creator we got the chance to share time and space with him.
Great post! I was fortunate to see Rush play thirteen times.They were the first venue I saw back in 87',Power Windows tour.My ears rang for three days,Oh the good times.RIP Neil.
Thank you, Professor, for all of the gifts that you have given to all of us. Your words, wisdom, inspiration, life lessons and unmatched drumming skills. You showed everyone HOW IT WAS DONE. Your gifts will inspire generations to come and you will NEVER EVER be forgotten. Rest In Peace sir and thanks for the memories.
A truly remarkable drummer. He was a joy to watch and an inspiration to countless young drummers out there. Hope to see you in the afterlife my friend.
Imagine your job/love was to entertain COUNTLESS fans by writing lyrics with UNFATHOMABLE depth , play your instrument FLAWLESSLY and make it seem EFFORTLESS ! ? NEIL GAVE US ALL THAT AND MORE ! ! Thank you Sir .
Neil Peart was f###ing amazing! I've been a Rush fan for most of their 40 years. Saw them live a few times. They perform great music, and put on a fantastic show. RIP Neil Peart. May your music live on forever!
He died on my 28th birthday. It broke my heart. His music has carried me through so many important points in my life. Thank you Neil. Thank you for everything.
Nice assortment of clips. Most of them I'm familiar with and it was great to revisit them. One of my faves is when Gump changes that tom on the fly and Neil is so obviously happy with the result... One I had never seen (oddly enough - been a fan since the early 80's at least) was when they switched instruments. omg that was funny. Thanks for this video.
The last memory you put was fitting, and perfect! That always brings tears to my eyes 😪 that was basically the last time we saw Neil and it’ll always hurt 😔 what that man did for so many of us and never knew it… a person we never met but probably felt like we knew personally for a lifetime for all the lyrics he gave us and amazing drum solos… yes he wasn’t a long awaited friend and we also weren’t for him but he was a “stranger” who helped us thru many tough times And still does to this day… RIP Neil Peart
Can’t watch without tearing up. I started with them when they first began. I feel as though I have shared much with them. From driving around Ontario to see them young. When their albums began to become more critical. Both Neil and I have lost a daughter, and mine loved Rush and their videos. Hard to watch. Love you Neil. Please look out for my kid.
Neil had the timing of a atomic clock always in the groove never ever missed a beat .thank you for all you gave us and left us with mr Neil Peart the professor R.I.P Neil
one of my favorite moments has got to be him missing a tome, and then getting it back and being so happy he can play at 100% haha. shows how much he loved and cared about the music he played
(sigh) to have been alive and watched a true master play. And a truly likable man by any measure. We were a lucky generation for great talent, no doubt.....
Still tough to understand why someone that brought so much joy to others has been called by someone higher up. Will always listen and smile when I hear Neil play.
What a remarkable fellow who accomplished so much! I never tire of listening to his lyrics, they seem to reveal more as the decades pass. And his drumming... Don't even start with that discussion. RIP Professor!
Awww.. love seeing all these clips, but it makes me sad AND happy to be been so moved by his playing all these years. From when I first heard The Spirit of Radio as a 13 year old just starting out on drums to recently covering Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio in separate collaboration videos, my mind was constantly thinking of Mr Peart and his influence on me as a drummer. Thank you x
I could listen to Neal talk for hours.... what a fantastic gift of speech and rich voice.... super smart guy what a tragic loss he will forever be missed
I agree, he could make a podcast where he was summarizes his favorite books and I would listen to it
I can’t help it: every time I see him, I grieve. We lost such a great man, such a beautiful soul.
I still cry as well. I'm trying to be so grateful for what was. We were so blessed to have them, they try were a gift from God.
instablaster...
OHHH WOW! NO SHIT EH???
I became a Drummer/Percussionist 43 yrs. ago BECAUSE of Neil! He will ALWAYS and FOREVER BE my "MENTOR" and INSPIRATION!!!
WE MISS YOU SOOO MUCH PROFESSOR!!! :(...
He's one of the sole reasons I started drumming at 13 and still drum 21 years later.
I was on a computer at the library the day I learned he had passed. I saw the ‘Remembering Neil Peart…’ headline and couldn’t believe what I had just looked at. I felt my whole body just kinda sink. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever forget that day.
Today I was talking to a lady I met at work. She’s our librarian at the facility, and we started talking about Rush. She said she cried for days after Neil had died. It must be so touching to imagine that you can have such an impact on people you’ve never met in your life. And that goes for Alex and Geddy too. It must be what greatness is.
Neil, you will always be missed and loved.
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Neil is back amongst his own again.Back to the Gods of music,we were only allowed to barrow his talents for too short of a time.Thank you Neil for sharing your gift with us!
Well said
"Seven females at at a Rush concert, must be some kind of a world record"
Ha Ha! Neil, good one!
'One tiny point of light ... shaped like a maple leaf' ... that's why he received the Order of Canada!
Still can't believe he's gone. Rip Neil Peart.
Your not alone man.
I know Glen his passing seems so surreal!
Yeah. Months later, and the world has gone berserk - haven't had the chance to really absorb this fact yet. With you man.
I was like that wasn't their last tour, every band says that. Wow I really was shocked after rush being a part of my life since 1981..
White Ninja that’s because he was the earths metronome
I always remember one comment he made to someone and it sums neil up very well, " I never wanted to be famous I just wanted to be good" now that is being a truly humble person
Thank you Neil Peart and thank you Rush for being my favorite band for 40 years.
Hear, hear. Amen
The BEST
Good comment, my long awaited friend.
Still don’t believe he’s not on earth anymore. One of the greatest humans that gave us music and love. Thank you
I think it was beautiful how, toward the end of his public appearances, he started doing more interviews and appearances and the end of the R40 tour and stuff. He wanted to go out with a lot of material to leave for us, his fans.
Only thing you missed was that interview where Geddy and Alex describe auditioning Neil in 74--how they looked at each other and said, "Who is this lunatic? We want him!", right there, within the first two minutes. The first time I saw them was two years later, on December 16, 1976, at Chicago's acoustically perfect Auditorium Theater, on their first tour as the headliner. While I've seen them many times since, that show--every song--has stayed with me to this day. When I finally made it home that night, I was so blown away, so high from the experience that I floated for days and days with a silly smile on my face...
Enjoyed every second of this tribute. Well done. As a lifelong fan, I already miss that I'll never get to see them play together again. As Geddy says, thank you for 40 awesome years. What more could we ask for? You've changed our lives, boys, and it's all for the better. The most well-oiled machine rock has ever known.
Never to be duplicated 💎💎
@@shellyfuller5849 REALLY??? Please check out "THE RUSH TRIBUTE PROJECT" From Wisconsin!
I JUST Saw them a couple of Fridays Ago and THE TRULY ARE INCREDIBLE and HOLD "THE SPIRIT OF RUSH" In their VERY Talented hands!!!
I wrote a song as a tribute to Neil and did a lyric video for him. All of this is super moving. I am a huge fan.
ua-cam.com/video/LMEfPY0iDOM/v-deo.html
Amen brother!
We were so fortunate to have had this man's influence, talent, wisdom and passion in our lives. He truly was one of a kind and is missed terribly.
"Suddenly you were gone. From all the lives you left your mark upon."
~~ Neil Peart ~~
A Farewell to a King✋👑
Two days after Neil I lost my brother suddenly, ''God what have you done''.... RIP Neil and Charlie!!!
@@necromancer6558 Neil died exactly 1 week before my Mom died. Lost her on January 14.😭
@@dibber43 Sorry for your loss Chris. Lost my Mom the same date as yours only in 2016.
@@22ergie My condolences for your loss😢
@@dibber43 miss her everyday, but we have the music and the memories...
I cried throughout this video. I will never see Neil or RUSH in concert ever again...my favourite band since the early 80's.
Thank you for putting this together! Purist gold there ever was! ❤
I was heartbroken learning of his passing and still am heartbroken. But this made me happy and brought a smile to my face thank you Neil, Geddy and Alex. So many memories you guys were the soundtrack of my growing up. I would walk the streets late at night with my Walkman and your music playing.
Right on
I wore out a subdivisions cassette on my Wman .
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Me 2 drums the walkman the boombox stereo HiFi you name it. Live Many times since 1982.🥁🥁🥁🥁👑👑👑
3:53 this whole speech explains a lot about why peart wrote all the lyrics
Today is the first day since his passing that I can watch him without tearing up. He was an inspiration
This is a great tribute to Neil, capturing some of those moments that made him so great. Thanks for posting. RIP Neil Peart
Great compilation. Thanks for putting it together. The first time I saw Rush play, Neil hit one of those little cymbals, like the one at 12:26, (I don't remember the song, it was on the New World Tour in 1983) with a good deal more energy than you see at 12:26, and it flew off the kit toward the Geddy side like a little frisbee. Also - regarding Neil's comment about Bob Dylan's quote and the goal of the artist being to inspire....mission accomplished, Neil. Mission accomplished.
Even after all this time I still get teary eyed knowing that such beautiful music and insightful poetry will never be written ever again but I am grateful to have been along for the ride..
Oh wow this video is suddenly blowing up. Just wanted to say thanks for checking out my video. I really hate the fact that I had to make it but I just remembered seeing so many clips of the band growing up and Neil doing some goofy things so I just wanted to share them for anyone who hasn't seen them.
Well thank you for making it. Since his passing I have been going back and reading his books again.
Great video, thanks for putting it together! 👍👍
Excellent work. Many thanks for that precious material. Greetings from germany!
It's such a beautiful tribute to a really outstanding musician and lyricist. Thank you for doing it.
Well done sir. This one had me misty eyed.
Speaking for anyone who has ever heard Neil play...I think it's fair to say... No words can describe how our lives were shaped and influenced by this one man , who by shear determination and undying dedication of percussion domination, Neil took us all on a percussive journey beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Thank you Neil and thank you Geddy and Alex for your ability to give us a voice of Hope and a way to drive beyond the guilded cage....aye'
Oh man....I haven't even thought about it for years. See that guitar Neil is playing @1:00? that's Alex's Howard Roberts Fusion. I installed that chrome plate between the bridge and tailpiece in the 90s. Just a cover-up of a route for when Alex had a Kahler bridge installed in that guitar.
They all seem like really decent guys, I heard a story about Geddy trying to pick up a hottie and getting shot down, but I think we've all done that....Saw them n Snakes and Arrows in Albuquerque...Great Show, excellent sound, Geddys having a hard time with the high notes, but his bass work is superb. They had a good run, maybe its time to hang it up.....
Those stupid Kahlers ruined so many good guitars. Gilmour's black Strat suffered the same fate in the 80s. I'm wondering if Alex played that Howard Roberts Fusion,the one he had in the 80s,when I saw him front row in '09?
RIP, Neil Peart! I remember buying the "Fly by Night" 8-track in 1975! I was instantly blown away by this new, 22-year-old drummer! Neil was a true genius! To imagine the amount of grief he went through when he lost his daughter and wife within a year is heartbreaking! He hopped on his motorcycle and began his healing process. 58,000 miles later, he was ready to get behind his kit once again. Neil was a selfless gift to all of us for so long. Thank you God!
I was able to see rush (them) just once back in 1980-81. With their Moving Pictures album in Houston. I will forever remember that concert.
You chose well. I took my younger brother to see that tour in Oklahoma City
That tour was my first concert, Golden earring opened
BAJARACER43X it was my very concert as well but Max Webster opened up for them when I saw them in March of 1981. Saw them 11 more times after that, twice up close! Phenomenal band and was my favorite band ever from 1978 to this very day.
I caught the 2nd half of that tour. Best one I ever saw, had a perfect view of Neil.
My first time was in Edinburgh during the Moving Pictures tour 81. Always been my favourite Rush album since it came out, and also the best produced LP I’ve ever heard. LoveTerry Brown’s production on those studio albums.
Rush will live for ever in our hearts and minds. Neil Peart was the straw that stirred the drink, what a generational talent. He will be sorely missed...
Amen
Seriously. Your video made me so happy. This is not only a Neil Peart tribute.... but the band he truly led. Thank you
They broke the mold when he was made....miss ya Neil...
Absolutely
There will never be anything like him ever!. God Bless him
Every once and while you find these videos of Neil Peart and they just remind us of how great he truly was as a musician, percussionist and an amazing human being. He is missed, but the art and memories he created will live on.
The more I see of these guys, the more sure I am that they are total dorks, and the more I love them. Legends ALL!
For a guy I never met, I miss him greatly.
paul rudd and Jason Segel questioning Neil about his last name was Gold
The opening is hysterical --- my appreciation for Rush grows - again.
Great tribute! For all of us who never met him, I thoroughly enjoy his books. His personality, his "voice," is right there for the reader. It's a way to get to know him, at least a little.
Had some great articles in Modern Drummer too
The quiet guys are always the most funny and talented
not the ones in the us schools
That goes without saying!!! And yup,ESPECIALLY in U.S. Schools!!! ;-)
They are ALL smart and funny.
Quiet guys? I guess you didn't know Neil was the main songwriter for the band
@@carewser Then shy guys
149creeping,,,, thanks for posting this, I see you did so on my birthday in 2020, RIP good sir. Neil you will never be forgotten.
He is so missed.😞 Thanks for the music, the lyrics and for such a gentle thoughtful soul we were blessed to be fans of❤
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. It’s fun watching three musical geniuses play music that you dearly love live.
Miss him/them so much. Thanks for this video dude.
Excellent and moving tribute to the Master. Interesting to see the sides of Neil that were the most memorable to you and the rest of true followers of NP. Very complex man and likely the deepest, most philosophical and most intelligent percussionist to ever hold a stick. One can hardly minimize Neil, by remembering him as simply a great drummer. Thank you for sharing.
GREAT COLLECTION, thank you for sharing it!! 57-year-old retired professional drummer here, cut my teeth on RUSH. Neil was the line that separated players from, 'still learning'.
If Neil was a bird, he would have been an owl. Great video, thank you.
The beloved and amazing Neil Peart. Saw him live only once but a memory I will never forget. What a musician what a band. ❤️
Thank you for making this! I also liked the moment where Neil made some goofy faces shortly after the solo in “Freewill” during their Time Machine tour.
Every time I think of Neil my mind just goes back to when I was cleaning out storage in my dads house and found a drumstick with Neil’s signature on it in between a mattress and an empty cardboard box, absolutely no clue how it got there.
I got a pair from a Foreigner roadie in Buffalo. 👍👍🥁
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I'm so happy for you, and glad you have it
Great job. I had the pleasure of seeing RUSH live many times. The first was on their Caress of Steel Tour. That wasn't yesterday!
God, he was as sharp as a razor mentally and physically.. We miss you, Neptune!
Never thought I was a huge Rush fan, but I love and remember almost every song, I know where I was when listening to most of their songs. It started when I was 13, and kept going and going, and now I’m 54 and love their music just as much and now realize how big a part of my life they’ve been. I can’t really think of any other band that’s higher up on my list.
Neil has been gone for just over a year now and he is still sadly missed.
Thanks for endless supply of amazing music and for the absolute killer live performances.
-= RIP Professor =-
the one thing I loved about all 3 of them, they all had such great chemistry and friendship and great senses of humor, while all 3 of them took their craft and their music seriously, they didn't take themselves seriously.
I haven't been a fan for nearly as long as many of you, but after hearing songs like Subdivisions and The Enemy Within I fell in love with their music, and more importantly, the lyrics. As a drummer I look up to Neil, and I deeply relate to a lot of his lyrics and ideologies.
Rest easy, Neil.
1977 Denver, Colorado auditorium arena. Walking backstage after Uriah Heep played turning to my right side and seeing Neil's slingerland concert Tom's sitting, waiting to be carried on stage by his tech. At that moment I was within reach of tapping on his concert Tom's! A big roadie looked at me and I didn't touch the professor's drums. A few seconds later they were carried away to center stage. Just one vivid memory from Rush "1977" Neil was the best! Thanks Rush for making memories!
What a true gentleman and a fantastic musician Your missed Neil R.I.P.
He was class act for sure.
THAT LAST FAREWELL…I’M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE. NEIL, PLEASE COME BACK…😞💔
The Professor.....Legend! I'm Grateful to have been in the same "Room" with These Three many many times since April of 1975! They Are Family! Cheers To The Best Band And The Best Fans.....period.
At 7:25, I love Neil's explanation regarding similarities in writing and drumming composition. What an interesting, thoughtful, analytical person he was; clearly evidenced by his masterful, intricate, drumming style. What a vast gift he and the whole band left for us fans. I'm still profoundly saddened by his death.
How is it possible to not love this band? They love each other. Nothing else really matters. They did it for 40 years. No compromises. They did it their way. Like Freddy and Bonham, Neil cannot be replaced so we'll all just have to thank our own creator we got the chance to share time and space with him.
Great post! I was fortunate to see Rush play thirteen times.They were the first venue I saw back in 87',Power Windows tour.My ears rang for three days,Oh the good times.RIP Neil.
Thank you, Professor, for all of the gifts that you have given to all of us. Your words, wisdom, inspiration, life lessons and unmatched drumming skills. You showed everyone HOW IT WAS DONE. Your gifts will inspire generations to come and you will NEVER EVER be forgotten. Rest In Peace sir and thanks for the memories.
Absolutely fantastic group!!! Instrumentals are off the wall. Love the view of your lyrics. All away around just wow!!!!! 💖
Neil was one of the best musicians of all time. We missed him when he took his sabbatical and will now miss him forever.
Rush was one of my absolute favorites... just so happens that they were quite hilarious guys what a wonderful family
It was so awesome how they embraced the "new guy".
Neil's HOF speech was hands down, the greatest speech ever given... It was purely Neil in true professor fashion...
Such a great story teller, if neil was a teacher, he would have everyones full atention, rip.
Untrepid One ......absolutely one of the best teachers on earth.
Thank you so much!! Funny he looks so out of place with that guitar thing in his hands. LMAO
A truly remarkable drummer. He was a joy to watch and an inspiration to countless young drummers out there. Hope to see you in the afterlife my friend.
Love listening to Neil Peart, R.I.P. Professor and great man he was. Love them all four times I saw them live....awesome band, great people.
Imagine your job/love was to entertain COUNTLESS fans by writing lyrics with UNFATHOMABLE depth , play your instrument FLAWLESSLY and make it seem EFFORTLESS ! ? NEIL GAVE US ALL THAT AND MORE ! ! Thank you Sir .
Man i loved him and them! About to cry1And for three people to make that full of a sound ,still mind blowing!!
Neil Peart was f###ing amazing! I've been a Rush fan for most of their 40 years. Saw them live a few times. They perform great music, and put on a fantastic show. RIP Neil Peart. May your music live on forever!
Just brilliant. A great tribute to a great man. Long live the professor...
He died on my 28th birthday. It broke my heart. His music has carried me through so many important points in my life. Thank you Neil. Thank you for everything.
"...you sure that it's not 'Pehy-rt?'"
I keep forgetting that he's gone and it bums me out every time.
Nice assortment of clips. Most of them I'm familiar with and it was great to revisit them. One of my faves is when Gump changes that tom on the fly and Neil is so obviously happy with the result... One I had never seen (oddly enough - been a fan since the early 80's at least) was when they switched instruments. omg that was funny. Thanks for this video.
I didn't get a lump in my throat, my eyes are not watering. We have been blessed in this lifetime.
The last memory you put was fitting, and perfect! That always brings tears to my eyes 😪 that was basically the last time we saw Neil and it’ll always hurt 😔 what that man did for so many of us and never knew it… a person we never met but probably felt like we knew personally for a lifetime for all the lyrics he gave us and amazing drum solos… yes he wasn’t a long awaited friend and we also weren’t for him but he was a “stranger” who helped us thru many tough times
And still does to this day… RIP
Neil Peart
Nobody plays like mr. Neil Peart . Thank you so much i miss you and your playing the kit.
Can’t watch without tearing up. I started with them when they first began. I feel as though I have shared much with them. From driving around Ontario to see them young. When their albums began to become more critical. Both Neil and I have lost a daughter, and mine loved Rush and their videos. Hard to watch. Love you Neil. Please look out for my kid.
heroes come and go.....LEGENDS live forever.....thanks for the music and humanity neil.
Very good video. Thanks for posting this. Neil was truly an artist an such an interesting soul. May he rest on the highest mountain.
Neil had the timing of a atomic clock always in the groove never ever missed a beat .thank you for all you gave us and left us with mr Neil Peart the professor R.I.P Neil
My God, I miss Neil, every time I watch one of his videos, I tear up......rest in peace Neil, you are sorely missed.
one of my favorite moments has got to be him missing a tome, and then getting it back and being so happy he can play at 100% haha. shows how much he loved and cared about the music he played
(sigh) to have been alive and watched a true master play. And a truly likable man by any measure. We were a lucky generation for great talent, no doubt.....
Thanks for the timely threading of your graceful "throw together" of the drummer's drummer!
An absolute pleasure to watch. What a guy.
Great stuff in this reel. It will remain as a permanent bookmark in my world. Can't believe it's been a year already.
Great video. I miss him every day.
Got to see them three times including R40. Knowing they were retiring made me sad, knowing why made me despondent. We miss you Neil!
I saw them nine times. Unfortunately, circumstances being what they are, I didn't get to make it a perfect ten. But at least I was able to see R40.
"I got my tom - tom back !!" HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN !!!! Love neil jokey guy.❤🙏
Echoes of love when he played ❤
Still tough to understand why someone that brought so much joy to others has been called by someone higher up. Will always listen and smile when I hear Neil play.
What a remarkable fellow who accomplished so much!
I never tire of listening to his lyrics, they seem to reveal more as the decades pass.
And his drumming... Don't even start with that discussion.
RIP Professor!
Awww.. love seeing all these clips, but it makes me sad AND happy to be been so moved by his playing all these years. From when I first heard The Spirit of Radio as a 13 year old just starting out on drums to recently covering Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio in separate collaboration videos, my mind was constantly thinking of Mr Peart and his influence on me as a drummer. Thank you x
All Neil Peart moments are favorite moments!!
If they live in our hearts and on our lips, they cannot die. Remember the “new guy” well and often.