My second concert ever and the first of 3 times I've watched peart side stage ...a true professor n my main influence growing up playing ...first concert molly hatchet n triumph
It’s so awesome to see people of all races, backgrounds, ethnicity and cultures appreciating Neil peart! If he could only see all the love and appreciation he has received since he passed away! RIP to the legend and imo the greatest drummer ever 🙏🏽
Shortly before he passed away I heard an interview with Geddy who of course would asked if they would tour again. He said something like Neil had beaten his body down so hard over the years that he didn't know if he could do it. Then a couple months later learned why.
He never got the chance to experience the sex drugs and rock and roll lifestyle since he was too busy working on his cardio just to be able to Play the way he did
RIP Neil Peart- one of the best rock drummers EVER. Regarding Tommy Lee- he's a really good basic rock drummer, but NOWHERE near the league Neil Peart is in. If you want to see another drumming masterpiece, watch Danny Carey of Tool playing the song Pneuma.
Tommy Lee is a good basic 4/4 drummer but he relies on gimmicks and showmanship more than musicality in his solos. After watching and listening to the rock genre more they will be able to differentiate between the two.
i wonder if all old Rush fans are now Tool fans because...i was a Rush fanatic in the late 70's 80's and beyond and then became a major tool fan when Rush entered their Synth phase. i wonder what the connection is between Rush and Tool? besides the intellect of both bands. I wont even dignify the Tommy Lee comparison. Thats for people who dont know what theyre listening to.
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary
In an interview, Neil said this version of his drum solo was a tribute to druming and the history of rhythm beginning with African beats through western military beats, Asian drumming etc and ended with a Big band and Jazz section in which he was honoring the best from multiple cultures including tap dancers who were rythmic.
Dude was not born a genus, couple of thousand books later, Elite Drummer, Philosopher, Humanitarian, Songwriting savant. GOAT…RIP Neil & thankyou for changing my musical life with the first listen of 2112…
@@ultimatespinach Whilst watching a video on RUclips that features an American artist? No. But, scroll through the comments for a The Tragically Hip video.
I was fortunate enough to see them in 1991 the amount of air drummers still to this day. I can’t get that image out of my mind and of course they played for damn near four hours… took a short recess, came back and played multiple songs and then played an extended version of my favorite song Spirit of radio…… by far my most cherished concert ever
People have no idea how hard it is to hold a tempo with your feet & play something completely different with your hands like he does at 6:36. Even after 20 years of drumming I’m still working on it. Independence is hard to master. Neil made it look easy
Yeah, that blew my mind the first time I heard it. I used to try & air drum the left foot rhythm along to this, but it got me so caught out, I felt like I was beginning the drums again. Being that you’re a fellow drummer, I’m sure you can understand my polyrhythmic frustration🤣
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Oh absolutely. I started learning that same technique when i was 15 years old. To this day i use it as an independence exercise. I have it down pretty good. My goal is to try out & master more complex patterns on my feet.
Besides being a drumming genius, Neil never failed to leave behind words of wisdom for us all. ”The important thing is: if you fail once, or if your luck is bad this time, the dream is still there. A dream is only over if you give it up-or if it comes true.” - Neil Peart. Among the millions of drummers to cite Neil as the best I love this quote by Stewart Copeland " I never get tired of people coming up to me and saying 'You are my 2nd favorite drummer". RIP Neil.
Neil Part is insane and seeing it live is a totally amazing experience. I feel blessed that I got to see Rush live and Peart's solo has always been one of the most memorable parts of the show. They were 3 amazing musicians that came together to make some of the most unique and amazing rock music ever.
How many do you suppose say that very same line? Prob hundreds, & that is why he had two nicknames the Industry bestowed on him, “ The Human Metronome” The Professor” most drummers regress not progress.
Same here brethren. I knew I could never reach that level but damnit I tried. But when I heard Danny Carey i was ready to put the sticks down. Then I heard Tomas Haake of Meshugga, Brann Dailor of Mastadon, Mario Duplantier of Gojira, I realized I had played for 20 years and didn't know shit so I quit lol. Check these guys out if you haven't heard of them. They play heavy metal "Meshugga is beyond heavy" so even if u aren't a metal fan u can deny the talent. Meshuggas drummer is the best technical drummer I have ever heard by far. 🫡
I’m not getting Buddy Rich about this solo. He did sit in with the Buddy Rich big band but I do not see any other direct connection regarding what he’s doing here.
In the video section at the end, you can see him drumming along note for note with Buddy Rich projected on the screen above. 11:49 and 12:18 in this video.
I was standing in my kitchen in January of 2020. The wildfires in Australia were still raging and people were talking about koalas becoming extinct. I happened to glance at my phone and the announce of his death had popped up. I was devastated. I remember saying, out loud, “Well, 2020 has nowhere to go but up.” I was so, so wrong, but it was a truly depressing way to start the year.
@@SicJits if we were talking subjective, then I completely agree with you, but that guy claimed 'BEST' drummer, couldn't let that slide, but I get what you're saying.
Also Neil had the nickname "The Professor" because it wasn't about hitting the drums as hard and as fast as he could. He created songs, an orchestra of music with his drums. That was his goal..the best ever, IMO, no doubt.
Even though I agree he was the best or one of the best, loved him so much for over 43 years!!! But, I listened to all of his audio books. He explained that he acquired the moniker "The professor" from his friends when he was younger. Gilligan's Island was popular at the time and his friends thought he looked a lot like the professor on that show. (Which he definitely did when he was younger) A bit of a let down when I heard that. I will still think as him as the professor for his superior percussion expertise.
@@evankealHe definitely hit the drums hard. It was on purpose. He’s playing Rock not Jazz. Playing complex material and hitting hard at the same time makes is more difficult and sounds better to hear. Neil knew this.
@@evankeal Not IMO, guys like Botham hit the drums far harder then Peart. In fact, again IMO, most people don't realize how quick and soft he was and it made Rush sound unique. People thought they heard a double tap on a snare or a tom but it was actually a triple tap or sometimes a quad tap. People didn't know why but just thought "that sounds different".
His original inspiration for playing the drums was blues music his parents listened to in the 1950s. He got started playing drums on blues and jazz. The man is the GOAT, no doubt. BTW, he was 62 when he did the drum solo you just watched. ')
What is more amazing is Neil Peart wrote a lot of the lyrics for Rush songs. Not Taylor swift simple msgs but deep thoughtful stories like “Losing it” His life was filled with tragedy like the proverbial suffering artist. Rush made my high school years tolerable then inspired me immensely.
Neil was incredible! Probably my single favorite drummer of all time. Another one to check out in the genre would be Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. His solos are also extremely impressive!
This is pure poetry..to see a gifted human being being able to make rhythm like this is a priviledge...by the way,since you guys are into Tip Top drumming talent you might wanna check out the Buddy Rich Impossible Drum Solo(Aug 20th,1982)...Ty guys for this one
RUSH!!!! Listen!! Neil Pert..RIP and he is beyond all the amazing....not just his drumming - but he wrote most, or at least a LOT of the lyrics for RUSH as well. Brilliant man!
Hah I'm 52 now with carpel tunnel, tennis elbow and arthritis in both hands and arms. No frigging way, I can't squeeze a pair of scissors without being in severe pain. His longevity was what was most impressive for me.
I first saw him back in the 70s and realized he was one of the best rock drummers there were. As the years passed, he kept getting better and better, and I realized during one concert when I was watching him that he had become a literal living legend. That was amazing that we'd be able to see a living legend on stage performing. Sadly, he's just a legend now. I feel so fortunate to have watched him for so long.
As soon as the guy in the back said Tommy Lee, I pretty much fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard! That's like comparing basic math to calculus, one is easy and the other is difficult! Tommy was good for Motley Crue, but he's not even in the top 10! The top three drummers are:Neil Peart of Rush, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Ginger Baker of Cream! Tommy Lee don't make me laugh!
When I watch reaction videos like yours, it honestly makes me feel like I'm watching this again for the first time. And Peart was outstanding, both ad a songwriter and drummer. He was honest and humble enough to learn other techniques of drumming when he needed to. Even the teacher needs to be taught. He had a student's attitude, which is a big reason why he was such a talent. Thanks so much for watching this. Take care, gentlemen.
When I was in high school 40 yrs ago, the band parent groups for local schools ran the concession stands at the colliseum as a fund raising gig. Of course, the kids would go with their parents. I had the pleasure of seeing all these bands y'all are getting acquainted with from the 70s and 80s live. Many more than once. Some seemed to tour almost yearly. Watched their final set up, warm up, entered through the back stage door, even met a few. It was a fabulous time to grow up. Peart was an absolute prodigy.
He also wrote many of the lyrics for Rush as well as being the drummer. Neil Peart = GOAT. I saw Rush 3 times and he did this solo every show. Well worth the ticket price for just the drum solo,
BONHAM, different style of Drummer but he is considered by many to be the best drummer ever. He was the drummer for Led Zeppelin. Peart was a master technical drummer and Bonham was able to add new grooves to rock music that made zeppelin huge. Them and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are my favorite drummers.
I put Neil ahead of Bonham but yeah. That’s the competition for the GOAT and they are both at a level where you can’t definitively declare a winner. As you said, Neil is more technical (though Bonham was also very technical) but Bonham just had crazy grooves that became part of tHe music. When the Levy Breaks is a real standout for me. Fool in the Rain also. Comparing the two is like comparing Stevie Ray Vahn with Eric Clapton. Can’t be done.
I like you guys taking the time to appreciate the greatness of your predecessors. Your open mindedness to hearing and learning new things shows demonstrates your class
I think you guys are misinterpreting the ending sequence. Neal was greatly influenced buy jazz as a player before he joined Rush. He would continue to get training from other great players. I think he is paying tribute to traditional Chicago jazz bands from the 20’s and 30’s who were almost exclusively black artists and who influenced his drumming. During his years with Rush, he would play with Jazz musicians during his time away from touring.
And keep in mind, he did this amount of energy, even those big band sounds he triggered by pedals near the end of his solo in the middle of a 2 to 3 hour set... *WHILE HE WAS SICK!* Also might I recommend any of Simon Phillips and Carl Palmer's drum solos?
Absolutely!! Carl Palmer is a very underrated drummer, one of the truly best ever. The work he did with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake as ELP, and then to follow it up with supergroup ASIA makes Carl Palmer tremendous for sure!!
I agree with your line "There is no one best, only different styles, ideas and abilities",for me, it's the musicality of the solo that does it for me but this is a far better musical solo than anything I've heard Buddy Rich do.
@@andrewmccormack4295 I've noticed most music (listeners) rotate the same 4 or 5 names. Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Kieth Moon,Ginger Baker. All were great. I've learned and continue to learn a lot from them. But I'd much rather be able to play like Tony Royster jr. or Danny Carey, Carter Beauford, Larnell Lewis, Mario Duplantier, Thomas Lang....
@@mapexzildjian6361 I've been to a number of famous drummer clinics and I would pick Dom Familaro as one of the best,even managed to have a chat with him before hand,a real friendly guy,also Louie Bellson did a clinic in my area and he would be the most humblest famous drummer I've ever met,there was not an ounce of "I know it all" in him..These are the guys I look up to.
@@andrewmccormack4295 In addition; Watch any of the Guitar Center drum competitions. ...unknown drummers that make me want to throw my sticks in the trash.
Buddy Rich was one of Neil Perts inspiration, in his later years while drumming on a show Buddy was having a heart attack during his solo and he played through went to hospital after show
Gentlemen, welcome to my world. Saw him live multiple times and met Geddy and Alex 3 times. RUSH is "The Thinking Man's Band" As a drummer, all I can say is he deserved his nickname, the Professor. He also wrote all the lyrics to their songs. Even if it wasn't your taste, you had to respect their mastery of their instruments. Thanks for this. Peace.
There are so many excellent drummers on this planet no one person can be the best. Neil Peart is among the best and any body who follows his technique can surly be awed and inspired.
If you really want to see a complete acoustic solo of Neil's Genius In his hey day... Punch up "All The Worlds A Stage" And "Exit Stage Left" Tours.... that was def the beginning of his talents blooming into the Prog/Rock Drumming revolutionary that he truly was for us 70's and 80's babies, the man charted every single note in what he is hitting.
Neil is your favorite drummers drummer. True statement. Heard a lot of famous drummers interviews and thats what they all said. After all he was called the professor for a reason ❤
The man himself once said when asked how he became so good, he said he had no talent....but he was relentless! which is clearly evident! Miss you Neil! RIP
My Top Drummers: each the greatest in their own way. Neil & John are GOATS. Neil Peart John Bonham Keith Moon Ginger Baker Stewart Copeland Danny Carey Dave Grohl
Not only was Neil an master of his craft as a drummer, he was also a brilliant lyricist. The man was extremely talented, but very humble at the same time.
My mom lived in New Orleans as a little kid in the 60s. She always told me about the atmosphere and how it is. I visited the city twice in my life once in 2002 and again in 2003. It's off the chains! Keep in mind I'm 6 yrs sober now this is back when I was a drinker and partied all the tine. Little kids hitting the buckets making drum beats and the tap shoes kids, those guys are awesome! I want to take my wife there one day and show her the French Quarter, the whole nine. I think she will love it.
@@brianjones8751 but I don't like to use the word talent, because it usually hides the sheer amount of practice/work put in. He probably worked harder at it than anyone else. what do you thinK?
Canadian and greatest drummer and songwriter who ever lived. Sorry, John Bonham and Roger Taylor. If you haven't heard it, "Bubbles plays 'Closer To The Heart' with RUSH" is a terrific song, but features Canadian icon Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys. I also recommend Legal by Snow, a Canadian reggae singer. The video features the Trailer Park Boys. Snow was huge in the early 90s with songs like "Informer" and "Girl I've Been Hurt." Terrific artist who grew up in the North York district of Toronto, Canada, where there is a big Jamaican community, which is where he learned to do reggae rap. The Canadian music scene has been really underrated for decades.
Not in my circles, Canada is a sweet spot, Saga, Harem Scarem, Emerald Rain, Triumph, Cauterize, Bryan Adams, Lee Aaron, Tragically Hip, White Wolf, dude theres so much killer music that comes from Canada, it's hardly underrated, Celine Dion is one of the best selling artists in history, as is Shania Twain, and I heard that guy Drake isnt doing to bad, Canada have representation in almost every genre, and that have it at the top.
I saw rush three times as a kid (07,08 and ‘13) I was 11-12 then 17 years old, but the way the crowd dialed in, Alex and geddy left the stage, for Neil’s drum solos.. it was beyond words truly. People talk about “core memories” and for me personally seeing Neil just fuckin doin it, are truly some of the best memories of anything I’ve ever experienced. They call him the best for a reason. He is without a doubt top 5 drummers to ever live.
Blessed with seeing them in Baltimore for Clockwork Angels and Jiffylube Live for R40. Almost 3 hour shows and they never backed off!! The best part of these shows was that I was able to take my daughter with me. She's a huge fan of Rush.
Neil Peart.
Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity.
RIP Professor.
My second concert ever and the first of 3 times I've watched peart side stage ...a true professor n my main influence growing up playing ...first concert molly hatchet n triumph
Tommy Lee wouldn't tie neil pearts boot laces. How rude to talk over a genius playing. That's why he is called the professor. Suck it up 👦
I still cry on the anniversary of his passing ..😢
Well Said 🤘
Well said 👏
It’s so awesome to see people of all races, backgrounds, ethnicity and cultures appreciating Neil peart! If he could only see all the love and appreciation he has received since he passed away! RIP to the legend and imo the greatest drummer ever 🙏🏽
One important thing to note: This solo is played about 2 hours into their 3 hour live shows. His stamina was insane!
Shortly before he passed away I heard an interview with Geddy who of course would asked if they would tour again. He said something like Neil had beaten his body down so hard over the years that he didn't know if he could do it. Then a couple months later learned why.
He was 61 years old when he did this.
He never got the chance to experience the sex drugs and rock and roll lifestyle since he was too busy working on his cardio just to be able to Play the way he did
@Leviticus Prime He didn't care about that. That is why he WAS one of the greatest percussionists!
That's his warm up routine...a few hours of live performance.😂😂
Thank you guys for acknowledging the GOAT. He was also a beautiful human.
RIP Neil Peart- one of the best rock drummers EVER. Regarding Tommy Lee- he's a really good basic rock drummer, but NOWHERE near the league Neil Peart is in. If you want to see another drumming masterpiece, watch Danny Carey of Tool playing the song Pneuma.
I couldn’t agree more. Tommy Lee is s very good drummer, but nowhere near the caliber of Neil
Tommy Lee is a good basic 4/4 drummer but he relies on gimmicks and showmanship more than musicality in his solos. After watching and listening to the rock genre more they will be able to differentiate between the two.
Gavin Harrison...
Well said
i wonder if all old Rush fans are now Tool fans because...i was a Rush fanatic in the late 70's 80's and beyond and then became a major tool fan when Rush entered their Synth phase. i wonder what the connection is between Rush and Tool? besides the intellect of both bands. I wont even dignify the Tommy Lee comparison. Thats for people who dont know what theyre listening to.
Rush played loud af! To hear him do this live, the bass drums concussed your chest and made your balls hurt a little. It was magic. RIP Professor.
It always took some getting used to to hear the bass bouncing off the back wall of the arena.
@@moosewhizzerdave2066 the best experience ever was seeing them perform at Red Rocks :) absolutely amazing to hear
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR!
With heart felt admiration and sincerity!
Gary
Favorite line…”That’s a lot of concentration”. 😂 You got that right!
Ever heard of Danny Carey? 😂 Haven't seen a drummer with the stamina and limb inseparability with polyrhythms, like Danny has
Perfectly explained!🥁
Well put bro...👍👌
@@duckfann13 Danny took influences from Neil Peart, Bill Bruford (this would be his main influence) and Phil Collins.
I love how these chuckleheads were mesmerized for a couple of minutes and all together quit talking. Even comedy boy was speechless.
In an interview, Neil said this version of his drum solo was a tribute to druming and the history of rhythm beginning with African beats through western military beats, Asian drumming etc and ended with a Big band and Jazz section in which he was honoring the best from multiple cultures including tap dancers who were rythmic.
Thanks
Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich were two of his mentors!!!
Ginger baker was his mentor, baker was the first guy to do 5 beats African drumming in toad.
Dude was not born a genus, couple of thousand books later, Elite Drummer, Philosopher, Humanitarian, Songwriting savant. GOAT…RIP Neil & thankyou for changing my musical life with the first listen of 2112…
@@dennisperin2989 dude same, especially by tor and the snow dog
Seen this man Five times in Dallas in early 80 s past 90s ,, Wish you guys where around ,, you guy's miss 80 90 rock .
R.I.P. Neil. A Canadian making history like he did makes me proud
Why’s it always a nationalist thing with you hosers?
Take off the mask. You need some air.
@@Fakename70 That's gotta be bait..right?
@@Fakename70 My goodness, you never see an American standing up proud for his/her country. Get real dude!
@@ultimatespinach
Whilst watching a video on RUclips that features an American artist? No.
But, scroll through the comments for a The Tragically Hip video.
The ending was a tribute to all the great jazz era artists that influenced him during his musical career! Paying homage and respect. RIP Neil Peart!
He knew the roots of music and the drums and he always showed reverence for it. 💗
@@Malenkiaunfortunately, these boys ignore the great white artists.
The Professor. There will never be another like him. I’m glad I was alive to see him play with Geddy & Alex several times. ❤️
I was fortunate enough to see them in 1991 the amount of air drummers still to this day. I can’t get that image out of my mind and of course they played for damn near four hours… took a short recess, came back and played multiple songs and then played an extended version of my favorite song Spirit of radio…… by far my most cherished concert ever
That awesome, sucks my daughters won’t ever see them they love them.
That’s awesome
5 times. i am blessed
I saw them 13 times. I feel lucky and privileged to be able to say that.
People have no idea how hard it is to hold a tempo with your feet & play something completely different with your hands like he does at 6:36. Even after 20 years of drumming I’m still working on it. Independence is hard to master. Neil made it look easy
Yeah, that blew my mind the first time I heard it. I used to try & air drum the left foot rhythm along to this, but it got me so caught out, I felt like I was beginning the drums again. Being that you’re a fellow drummer, I’m sure you can understand my polyrhythmic frustration🤣
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Oh absolutely. I started learning that same technique when i was 15 years old. To this day i use it as an independence exercise. I have it down pretty good. My goal is to try out & master more complex patterns on my feet.
He also wrote all of the lyrics to Rush's songs... Crazy talent
None of you guys could ever come close to what he did. No one ever will. That was pure talent. No auto tone nothing. R.I.P professor.
These clowns have no clue about the greatness they are watching because he is white.
Neil is your "favorite drummer's favorite drummer." He's legendary among the drumming community. R.I.P. G.O.A.T.!
Besides being a drumming genius, Neil never failed to leave behind words of wisdom for us all. ”The important thing is: if you fail once, or if your luck is bad this time, the dream is still there. A dream is only over if you give it up-or if it comes true.” - Neil Peart. Among the millions of drummers to cite Neil as the best I love this quote by Stewart Copeland " I never get tired of people coming up to me and saying 'You are my 2nd favorite drummer". RIP Neil.
Great quote, he also taught me , luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
That’s why Neil is called the professor! And, that drum kit is 24k gold!
Neil Part is insane and seeing it live is a totally amazing experience. I feel blessed that I got to see Rush live and Peart's solo has always been one of the most memorable parts of the show. They were 3 amazing musicians that came together to make some of the most unique and amazing rock music ever.
Dude, I saw them on their Hold your Fire tour at the Forum in L.A. and that solo was the best I've ever seen live. He WAS the best.
Three years on, gone but not forgotten. The Professor is desperately missed. R.I.P. Neil Peart.
I saw him in concert 4 times. I lived for his solos. Mass of lighters going. Was awesome.
This man was the reason why I started playing drums when I was 10 years old RIP Neil Pert
same bro, i remember drumming on pots and pans as a little ass kid to jacobs ladder and spirit of the radio lmao
Me too!!
How many do you suppose say that very same line? Prob hundreds, & that is why he had two nicknames the Industry bestowed on him, “ The Human Metronome” The Professor” most drummers regress not progress.
Same here brethren. I knew I could never reach that level but damnit I tried. But when I heard Danny Carey i was ready to put the sticks down. Then I heard Tomas Haake of Meshugga, Brann Dailor of Mastadon, Mario Duplantier of Gojira, I realized I had played for 20 years and didn't know shit so I quit lol. Check these guys out if you haven't heard of them. They play heavy metal "Meshugga is beyond heavy" so even if u aren't a metal fan u can deny the talent. Meshuggas drummer is the best technical drummer I have ever heard by far. 🫡
GOAT. saw them live four times..incredible
To me, that solo felt like Neil's tribute to another one of the best drummers in the world - Buddy Rich.
Buddy Rich playing against Animal on the Muppet Show back in the 70's is a good sketch to watch. Buddy was great.
Absolutely
I’m not getting Buddy Rich about this solo. He did sit in with the Buddy Rich big band but I do not see any other direct connection regarding what he’s doing here.
In the video section at the end, you can see him drumming along note for note with Buddy Rich projected on the screen above. 11:49 and 12:18 in this video.
"When I heard that he was gone, I felt a shadow cross my heart" -Nobody's Hero, Neil Peart I think of that lyric everytime I see this solo on youtube.
I was standing in my kitchen in January of 2020. The wildfires in Australia were still raging and people were talking about koalas becoming extinct. I happened to glance at my phone and the announce of his death had popped up. I was devastated.
I remember saying, out loud, “Well, 2020 has nowhere to go but up.” I was so, so wrong, but it was a truly depressing way to start the year.
One of the BEST drummers in the world. There will NEVER be another. 🤘🤘🔥
Buddy Rich is the best drummer mate
@rram Rich is a great for sure but I'd take Peart.
@@rram. it's subjective, but he was the most influential drummer. He inspired people like Neil.
Don't forget about Ringo Star ⭐ 😆
@@SicJits if we were talking subjective, then I completely agree with you, but that guy claimed 'BEST' drummer, couldn't let that slide, but I get what you're saying.
Also Neil had the nickname "The Professor" because it wasn't about hitting the drums as hard and as fast as he could. He created songs, an orchestra of music with his drums. That was his goal..the best ever, IMO, no doubt.
Even though I agree he was the best or one of the best, loved him so much for over 43 years!!! But, I listened to all of his audio books. He explained that he acquired the moniker "The professor" from his friends when he was younger. Gilligan's Island was popular at the time and his friends thought he looked a lot like the professor on that show. (Which he definitely did when he was younger) A bit of a let down when I heard that. I will still think as him as the professor for his superior percussion expertise.
He's called professor because he teaches percussion
Agree, but he did hit the drums harder than anyone else I am familiar with, it was his natural style.
@@evankealHe definitely hit the drums hard. It was on purpose. He’s playing Rock not Jazz. Playing complex material and hitting hard at the same time makes is more difficult and sounds better to hear. Neil knew this.
@@evankeal Not IMO, guys like Botham hit the drums far harder then Peart. In fact, again IMO, most people don't realize how quick and soft he was and it made Rush sound unique. People thought they heard a double tap on a snare or a tom but it was actually a triple tap or sometimes a quad tap. People didn't know why but just thought "that sounds different".
His original inspiration for playing the drums was blues music his parents listened to in the 1950s. He got started playing drums on blues and jazz. The man is the GOAT, no doubt.
BTW, he was 62 when he did the drum solo you just watched. ')
R.I.P. Neil Peart. We didn’t call him “The Professor” for nothing. Canadian treasure ❤️💔
Ok not only did Neil play the drums but he also wrote all the lyrics for RUSH, the man was a true genius.
What is more amazing is Neil Peart wrote a lot of the lyrics for Rush songs. Not Taylor swift simple msgs but deep thoughtful stories like “Losing it”
His life was filled with tragedy like the proverbial suffering artist.
Rush made my high school years tolerable then inspired me immensely.
Neil was incredible! Probably my single favorite drummer of all time. Another one to check out in the genre would be Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. His solos are also extremely impressive!
This is pure poetry..to see a gifted human being being able to make rhythm like this is a priviledge...by the way,since you guys are into Tip Top drumming talent you might wanna check out the Buddy Rich Impossible Drum Solo(Aug 20th,1982)...Ty guys for this one
RUSH!!!! Listen!! Neil Pert..RIP and he is beyond all the amazing....not just his drumming - but he wrote most, or at least a LOT of the lyrics for RUSH as well. Brilliant man!
He was 52 years old when this was performed! Amazing.
I'm 52 now... and I got tired just watching him.
And he had arthritis in his hands.
Great musicians only get better with age. Look at some of the jazz greats. Never get stuck in a age thing! It will hold you back.
Hah I'm 52 now with carpel tunnel, tennis elbow and arthritis in both hands and arms. No frigging way, I can't squeeze a pair of scissors without being in severe pain. His longevity was what was most impressive for me.
@@rushrules81 I got arthritis at age 17. So this is wild to see someone 52 doing it.
All of the different sounds are played on triggers to an electronic drum kit
Everything you hear was him doing it
The man was a genius
RIP Neil
Yes,Neil IS the best drummer ever!!All round wonderful guy!RIP Professor!!
Neil wrote and produced the majority of all their songs too. GENIUS
I first saw him back in the 70s and realized he was one of the best rock drummers there were. As the years passed, he kept getting better and better, and I realized during one concert when I was watching him that he had become a literal living legend. That was amazing that we'd be able to see a living legend on stage performing. Sadly, he's just a legend now. I feel so fortunate to have watched him for so long.
He could repeat this every concert. Every drum solo. I've seen Rush live so many times in my lifetime. Peart delivers.
As soon as the guy in the back said Tommy Lee, I pretty much fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard! That's like comparing basic math to calculus, one is easy and the other is difficult! Tommy was good for Motley Crue, but he's not even in the top 10! The top three drummers are:Neil Peart of Rush, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Ginger Baker of Cream! Tommy Lee don't make me laugh!
He was amazing ❤So sad he passed away 😢What an awesome talent
When I watch reaction videos like yours, it honestly makes me feel like I'm watching this again for the first time.
And Peart was outstanding, both ad a songwriter and drummer. He was honest and humble enough to learn other techniques of drumming when he needed to.
Even the teacher needs to be taught. He had a student's attitude, which is a big reason why he was such a talent.
Thanks so much for watching this. Take care, gentlemen.
You guys are awesome. Neil was the GOAT. Nobody can compete black, white or purple. RIP NP
The Professor, greatest drummer OF ALL TIME! R.I.P. NEIL PEART!
When I was in high school 40 yrs ago, the band parent groups for local schools ran the concession stands at the colliseum as a fund raising gig. Of course, the kids would go with their parents. I had the pleasure of seeing all these bands y'all are getting acquainted with from the 70s and 80s live. Many more than once. Some seemed to tour almost yearly. Watched their final set up, warm up, entered through the back stage door, even met a few. It was a fabulous time to grow up. Peart was an absolute prodigy.
Nobody was better than the GOAT the Professor Neil Peart
I’ve been watching him since 77 & am always glad to see young guns get hooked😎👍🏼
If y’all liked this, check out out Tool’s drummer Danny Carey’s “Pneuma”drum play through
YES!
I took my son to see Rush when he was about 10 years old. Watching Neil play that solo is one of the best mother son moments in life!!!!
He also wrote many of the lyrics for Rush as well as being the drummer. Neil Peart = GOAT. I saw Rush 3 times and he did this solo every show. Well worth the ticket price for just the drum solo,
I can't believe he is gone. You are watching the best of the best. A legend.
I won't even be objective about it. Best drummer ever. If you disagree I don't even want to hear it. R.I.P. Neil Peart. The legend. The G.O.A.T.
It is always a treat to see young people enjoying the classics - nice work, gentlemen!
BONHAM, different style of Drummer but he is considered by many to be the best drummer ever. He was the drummer for Led Zeppelin. Peart was a master technical drummer and Bonham was able to add new grooves to rock music that made zeppelin huge. Them and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are my favorite drummers.
Bonham's Moby Dick drum solo is out of this world
I agree with these rock and roll greats.... As well as Danny Carey
I always settle the argument I saying that Neil was the best percussionist and John was the best drummer
I’d have to add Stewart Copeland to that excellent list!
I put Neil ahead of Bonham but yeah. That’s the competition for the GOAT and they are both at a level where you can’t definitively declare a winner. As you said, Neil is more technical (though Bonham was also very technical) but Bonham just had crazy grooves that became part of tHe music. When the Levy Breaks is a real standout for me. Fool in the Rain also. Comparing the two is like comparing Stevie Ray Vahn with Eric Clapton. Can’t be done.
You guys are some straight classy gents. Reacting to gems like this makes a lifelong rocker very happy.
I like you guys taking the time to appreciate the greatness of your predecessors. Your open mindedness to hearing and learning new things shows demonstrates your class
Let's not forget those amazing lyrics. Sometimes the power of his performance overshadows thirty some odd (?) albums worth of genius level poetry.
I think you guys are misinterpreting the ending sequence. Neal was greatly influenced buy jazz as a player before he joined Rush. He would continue to get training from other great players. I think he is paying tribute to traditional Chicago jazz bands from the 20’s and 30’s who were almost exclusively black artists and who influenced his drumming. During his years with Rush, he would play with Jazz musicians during his time away from touring.
And keep in mind, he did this amount of energy, even those big band sounds he triggered by pedals near the end of his solo in the middle of a 2 to 3 hour set...
*WHILE HE WAS SICK!*
Also might I recommend any of Simon Phillips and Carl Palmer's drum solos?
And wrote the lyrics.. don’t forget!!!
Absolutely!! Carl Palmer is a very underrated drummer, one of the truly best ever. The work he did with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake as ELP, and then to follow it up with supergroup ASIA makes Carl Palmer tremendous for sure!!
I can tell you guys were blown away by that man's skill, you didn't, pause or interrupt his performance,
I was fortunate enough to see RUSH twice and Neil Peart, the GOAT drummer AND amazing lyricist! RIP Neil.
Definitely (one) of the best drummers.
There is no one best, only different styles, ideas and abilities.
I agree with your line "There is no one best, only different styles, ideas and abilities",for me, it's the musicality of the solo that does it for me but this is a far better musical solo than anything I've heard Buddy Rich do.
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I've noticed most music (listeners) rotate the same 4 or 5 names.
Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Kieth Moon,Ginger Baker.
All were great. I've learned and continue to learn a lot from them. But I'd much rather be able to play like Tony Royster jr. or Danny Carey, Carter Beauford, Larnell Lewis, Mario Duplantier, Thomas Lang....
@@mapexzildjian6361 I've been to a number of famous drummer clinics and I would pick Dom Familaro as one of the best,even managed to have a chat with him before hand,a real friendly guy,also Louie Bellson did a clinic in my area and he would be the most humblest famous drummer I've ever met,there was not an ounce of "I know it all" in him..These are the guys I look up to.
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In addition;
Watch any of the Guitar Center drum competitions.
...unknown drummers that make me want to throw my sticks in the trash.
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We have witnessed greatness in our lives that will be never repeated.
Buddy Rich was one of Neil Perts inspiration, in his later years while drumming on a show Buddy was having a heart attack during his solo and he played through went to hospital after show
Virtuosos look at Neil Peart and say, damn that guy’s a fuckin virtuoso. A giant among men, god love him where ever he is
Gentlemen, welcome to my world. Saw him live multiple times and met Geddy and Alex 3 times. RUSH is "The Thinking Man's Band" As a drummer, all I can say is he deserved his nickname, the Professor. He also wrote all the lyrics to their songs. Even if it wasn't your taste, you had to respect their mastery of their instruments. Thanks for this. Peace.
There's so many different genres of music he plays for his risolo that it's crazy. I really really miss seeing these guys live.
There are so many excellent drummers on this planet no one person can be the best. Neil Peart is among the best and any body who follows his technique can surly be awed and inspired.
Neil Peart is everyone’s favorite drummer’s favorite drummer.
Genius of music not only drums. listen to Rush you will have a new respect for music. no one ever did it better RIP Neil
Tool has a pretty awesome drummer also you might want to check him out.
Thanks, guys, great video. Neil P was absolutely amazing.
Rush is one of my favorites. I've seen them three times. A great reaction sing would be "YYZ". I think you'll dig it.
One of the greatest ever! Thanks for your reaction.
If you really want to see a complete acoustic solo of Neil's Genius In his hey day... Punch up "All The Worlds A Stage" And "Exit Stage Left" Tours.... that was def the beginning of his talents blooming into the Prog/Rock Drumming revolutionary that he truly was for us 70's and 80's babies, the man charted every single note in what he is hitting.
Neil is your favorite drummers drummer. True statement. Heard a lot of famous drummers interviews and thats what they all said. After all he was called the professor for a reason ❤
Rush is one of the greatest bands /and Neil a true ( drum technician) of our time.
The man himself once said when asked how he became so good, he said he had no talent....but he was relentless! which is clearly evident! Miss you Neil! RIP
RIP Neil. Simply the best!
Neil Peart...your favorite drummer's...favorite drummer.
My Top Drummers: each the greatest in
their own way. Neil & John are GOATS.
Neil Peart
John Bonham
Keith Moon
Ginger Baker
Stewart Copeland
Danny Carey
Dave Grohl
and Dave Lombardo
Great video!
It's very sad that Neil is gone but I enjoy seeing that his music is still appreciated 👍
Not only was Neil an master of his craft as a drummer, he was also a brilliant lyricist. The man was extremely talented, but very humble at the same time.
this is awesome, another drum-centric thing you guys should check out, Godsmack's Drum battle
My mom lived in New Orleans as a little kid in the 60s. She always told me about the atmosphere and how it is. I visited the city twice in my life once in 2002 and again in 2003. It's off the chains! Keep in mind I'm 6 yrs sober now this is back when I was a drinker and partied all the tine. Little kids hitting the buckets making drum beats and the tap shoes kids, those guys are awesome! I want to take my wife there one day and show her the French Quarter, the whole nine. I think she will love it.
Wow. There's nothing quite like watching someone who's spent their entire life perfecting a craft.
yeah he was a machine
@@DekkarJr have you watched the Williams performance on Sultans of Swing? One of my favourites.
@@DekkarJr I know Sultans of Swing is not as technical, but for the pure joy of it, it's one of my favourites
Add more god given talent than anyone else on the planet
@@brianjones8751 but I don't like to use the word talent, because it usually hides the sheer amount of practice/work put in. He probably worked harder at it than anyone else. what do you thinK?
I am Honored to have seen Rush live and there is only One Drum God, NEIL PEART,. Rock In Peace
RIP Neil. Greatest drummer ever.
Geddy and Alex said it the best, they had the best seat in the house to watch in awe at the best drummer they ever knew
The absolute GOAT, in his 50's when he did this, and he wrote the lyrics for their songs.
Best ever, just my opinion. Stay cool. Love the revolving drum set. Saw them twice in Green Bay Wi early eighty's. Great shows.
Canadian and greatest drummer and songwriter who ever lived. Sorry, John Bonham and Roger Taylor. If you haven't heard it, "Bubbles plays 'Closer To The Heart' with RUSH" is a terrific song, but features Canadian icon Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys. I also recommend Legal by Snow, a Canadian reggae singer. The video features the Trailer Park Boys. Snow was huge in the early 90s with songs like "Informer" and "Girl I've Been Hurt." Terrific artist who grew up in the North York district of Toronto, Canada, where there is a big Jamaican community, which is where he learned to do reggae rap. The Canadian music scene has been really underrated for decades.
Not in my circles, Canada is a sweet spot, Saga, Harem Scarem, Emerald Rain, Triumph, Cauterize, Bryan Adams, Lee Aaron, Tragically Hip, White Wolf, dude theres so much killer music that comes from Canada, it's hardly underrated, Celine Dion is one of the best selling artists in history, as is Shania Twain, and I heard that guy Drake isnt doing to bad, Canada have representation in almost every genre, and that have it at the top.
No need to apologize to Bonham or Taylor, but buddy rich, perhaps....
I had the pleasure of watching him live at m. e.n. arena with my dad it was fabulous 👌
Rush is so underrated, love them!
Lol. Hardly underrated.
I saw rush three times as a kid (07,08 and ‘13) I was 11-12 then 17 years old, but the way the crowd dialed in, Alex and geddy left the stage, for Neil’s drum solos.. it was beyond words truly. People talk about “core memories” and for me personally seeing Neil just fuckin doin it, are truly some of the best memories of anything I’ve ever experienced. They call him the best for a reason. He is without a doubt top 5 drummers to ever live.
Neil Peart Stands Alone
Blessed with seeing them in Baltimore for Clockwork Angels and Jiffylube Live for R40. Almost 3 hour shows and they never backed off!! The best part of these shows was that I was able to take my daughter with me. She's a huge fan of Rush.
Buddy Rich was considered by many great drummers as their favorite drummer. Check out his incredible drum solo.
It's an incredible drum solo because he had a heart attack in the middle of it and kept going!!!!!
@@ginamarandino6451 wait really?
@@gordonremsey8055 yes really