GP_RZ
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Rush drummer Neil Peart dead at 67: 'Rest in peace brother'
Thats a bummer as the guy was a Drumming Legend.
Thats a bummer as the guy was a Drumming Legend.
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RIP: Neil Peart, Drummer from Rush
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Pretty sure Gene lightcycle was a huge fan of his as well.
Very sad day. He'll be sorely missed.
We will all mourn his passing. But we should also be celebrating him. He left such a large legacy of amazing music and writing. Play a Rush song or seven today. And pick up one of his many books on motorcycling or bicycling.
One of my first concerts I ever went to was the Grace Under Pressure tour at Maple Leaf Gardens. What an awesome experience! Seen them many times since.
You're not wrong.
We will all mourn his passing. But we should also be celebrating him. He left such a large legacy of amazing music and writing. Play a Rush song or seven today. And pick up one of his many books on motorcycling or bicycling.
One of my first concerts I ever went to was the Grace Under Pressure tour at Maple Leaf Gardens. What an awesome experience! Seen them many times since.
You're not wrong.
Uh yeah... no.
Maybe I should also post my lap of Misano as well right after a MotoGP qualifying session...
May Neil rest in peace. I was lucky to see Rush a handful of times. I would have loved to have a cup of coffee with him and discuss the lyrics to many of the songs he wrote. As a drummer? Wow...
His words and Rush's music are a big part of the soundtrack of my life. I was 10 when I "discovered" Rush with the Moving Pictures album. Exit Stage Left introduced me to their older stuff. Discovered 2112, Hemispheres etc.
Will be missed.
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His words and Rush's music are a big part of the soundtrack of my life. I was 10 when I "discovered" Rush with the Moving Pictures album. Exit Stage Left introduced me to their older stuff. Discovered 2112, Hemispheres etc.
Will be missed.
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Very sad. 67 is much, much too young.
I met him once about 15 years ago. I was getting gas at a station at Brock and Taunton in Whitby and another guy with a R1200GS pulled in. I didn’t even recognize him at first, but we struck up a conversation about my bags of all things. Really nice guy.
Ghost Rider, Roadshow and Far and Away are good reads. Haven’t read Far and Near and Far and Wide but I’ll pick them up
There was always something so quintessentially Canadian about Rush. No matter where you travel when someone finds out you are from Canada the conversation invariably turns to one of 3 things… Tim Hortons, ‘ockey or Rush ?
There was an Internet rumour going around that Rush would be touring in 2020. I was holding out a very faint hope that it could be true, but I guess that will never happen again. Neil was irreplaceable. The last show I saw was in Vancouver on the R40 tour. It was amazing. Neil always gave 100% which is not easy for a drummer when you are in your 60's. I was just bummed that they didn’t end the whole thing in Toronto
Although, if they wanted to do a tribute, I’ve always though that Dave Grohl could be one of the only guys that could step in. He’s a huge Rush fan as well, and Neil had a massive influence on him.
RIP Neil
I met him once about 15 years ago. I was getting gas at a station at Brock and Taunton in Whitby and another guy with a R1200GS pulled in. I didn’t even recognize him at first, but we struck up a conversation about my bags of all things. Really nice guy.
Ghost Rider, Roadshow and Far and Away are good reads. Haven’t read Far and Near and Far and Wide but I’ll pick them up
There was always something so quintessentially Canadian about Rush. No matter where you travel when someone finds out you are from Canada the conversation invariably turns to one of 3 things… Tim Hortons, ‘ockey or Rush ?
There was an Internet rumour going around that Rush would be touring in 2020. I was holding out a very faint hope that it could be true, but I guess that will never happen again. Neil was irreplaceable. The last show I saw was in Vancouver on the R40 tour. It was amazing. Neil always gave 100% which is not easy for a drummer when you are in your 60's. I was just bummed that they didn’t end the whole thing in Toronto
Although, if they wanted to do a tribute, I’ve always though that Dave Grohl could be one of the only guys that could step in. He’s a huge Rush fan as well, and Neil had a massive influence on him.
RIP Neil
Man, Neil Peart had a massive influence on every drummer I know. But technically and proficiency-wise, I'd think Mike Portnoy could fill his shoes.
Plus they were lifelong friends.
Mad Mike
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In high school I remember delivering pizza to farm in Stouffville, much to my amazement the pizzas were for Rush, they were rehearsing in a barn. As a highschool age fan, I was further amazed when Pye Dubois said I was welcome to watch for a while.
Truly a Canadian Icon.
I think I'll spend the afternoon listening to Rush favorites and air drum until my arms fall off.
RIP
Truly a Canadian Icon.
I think I'll spend the afternoon listening to Rush favorites and air drum until my arms fall off.
RIP
RIP.
Before rush had an album, they played local bars. I saw them in hamilton several times. They played at Duffys. During breaks some folks and 'certain' band members gathered in a cubby hole under the staircase......it was for science.
A concert at the old hamilton forum with Mahogany Rush, and Bullrush. I had to leave part way through it. I had a bad lsd trip....the music was too loud for what was happening in my head.
Link to every gig they ever played:
www.cygnus-x1.net
Before rush had an album, they played local bars. I saw them in hamilton several times. They played at Duffys. During breaks some folks and 'certain' band members gathered in a cubby hole under the staircase......it was for science.
| June 17, 1974 | Duffy's Tavern -- Hamilton, Ontario |
| June 18, 1974 | Duffy's Tavern -- Hamilton, Ontario |
| June 19, 1974 | Duffy's Tavern -- Hamilton, Ontario |
| June 20, 1974 | Duffy's Tavern -- Hamilton, Ontario |
| June 21, 1974 | Duffy's Tavern -- Hamilton, Ontario |
| June 22, 1974 | Duffy's Tavern -- Hamilton, Ontario |
A concert at the old hamilton forum with Mahogany Rush, and Bullrush. I had to leave part way through it. I had a bad lsd trip....the music was too loud for what was happening in my head.
| July 18, 1974 | Hamilton Forum -- Hamilton, Ontario (Mahogany Rush, Bull Rush) |
Link to every gig they ever played:
Rush Concert Tour Dates Listing
Cygnus-X1.Net: A Tribute to Rush - Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, John Rutsey
Roadghost
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I was a huge Peart fan. I bought All The World's a Stage when it came out and was hooked. I had a set of drums that I destroyed trying to keep up. Neil Peart was a percussion legend, lyrical legend, and not a bad writer. He was an intellectual who moved the trap drum set to new heights. His death has knocked everyone off-balance. He was a very private person, so it's understandable that nobody except those close knew. I was expecting Neil to live a long life and I'm so sad to see him gone. Like part of my youth has vanished, and I want it back. We've lost so many great musicians in the last five years. I'm heading down to my jam room this weekend to play some Rush, just for the memories:
I didn't know much of this about Peart.
Will try to pick up some of his books.
I remember being at a buddy's house when I was young. Maybe grade 5? He was a year older. Long hair. Rush patch on the back of his Jean jacket, and just a cool dude.
He put a Rush album on, and my young, inexperienced ears did not appreciate them at the time.
It took way too many years for me listen to more of them.
Question:
I've always pronounced it "Pert", but various news outlets have also said "Peert" & "Part".
Which one is correct?
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Will try to pick up some of his books.
I remember being at a buddy's house when I was young. Maybe grade 5? He was a year older. Long hair. Rush patch on the back of his Jean jacket, and just a cool dude.
He put a Rush album on, and my young, inexperienced ears did not appreciate them at the time.
It took way too many years for me listen to more of them.
Question:
I've always pronounced it "Pert", but various news outlets have also said "Peert" & "Part".
Which one is correct?
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The A is silent.
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