Neil Peart

[hairy]

Such a gifted musician. I don't have many 'heroes' but he was certainly one.

 

Had such a successful and tragic life. At least he can now be with those he loved.

[SpacedX]

Bruford, Copeland and Peart. Technically, the greatest rock drummers in history. 

 

Very sad. I wondered whether this was the actual reason for the retirement as opposed to the arthritis, but the latter was announced in 2015 and apparently the glioblastoma was diagnosed three years ago. Nonetheless it has been a closely guarded secret so this was a huge shock to see this morning. 

 

RIP.

 

 

[oakman]

Came as a real shock, had no idea he was unwell. Properly sad he's gone - my favourite drummer of all time and probably one of the greatest.

[SpacedX]

"When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart"

[joachim1965]

Phenomenal drummer, along with Geddy Lee they made one of the best rythm sections on this planet.

[Beechey]

Only ever got to see him live once, but I’m delighted I did

[Pliskin]

Fabulous musician, Rush we’re just an awesome group, lucky enough to see them twice and no one has come close, 40 years of touring really showed. Such a loss to the music world.  

[Jon the Hat]

On 11/01/2020 at 09:58, Line-X said:

Bruford, Copeland and Peart. Technically, the greatest rock drummers in history. 

 

Very sad. I wondered whether this was the actual reason for the retirement as opposed to the arthritis, but the latter was announced in 2015 and apparently the glioblastoma was diagnosed three years ago. Nonetheless it has been a closely guarded secret so this was a huge shock to see this morning. 

 

RIP.

 

 

Not seen this one before, unbelievable. As a drummer it makes you want to get your practise pad out and go back to your rudiments.  For about a decade.

[SpacedX]

1 hour ago, Jon the Hat said:

Not seen this one before, unbelievable. As a drummer it makes you want to get your practise pad out and go back to your rudiments.  For about a decade.

Neil once asked in response to the suggestion that he was 'perfected in his art', "what is a master if not a pupil"? Devoted to life-long learning, he refused to bask in accolades. plaudits or his own hype and was always seeking to improve. His interest in jazz drumming and respect for the late Buddy Rich prompted him in 2010 to re-learn under the tutelage of Freddie Gruber which required him to reappraise his timing and technique from scratch. Neil was aware that as a rock drummer, he was very rigid - his feel and fluidity on the final tours was striking.

[spacemunky]

Growing up in Canada, you had to have your Rush "phase"(unless of course you are female ). That phase never really ends and I'll be listening to them 'til I die.

 

Neil was the reason I asked my parents for drums. They thought that would be too loud, so settled on an electric guitar. With the amp I got I think they might have regretted not letting me get drums 

[SpacedX]