UPDATE: WOW this video got more views than I expected. I would like to take this moment to address something. We all know that Neil didn’t believe in a heaven or afterlife. But if you see him in heaven, reuniting with his wife and daughter, that’s perfectly acceptable too! Let’s not cause a divide over this. We should be coming together, not be divided into blinded hemispheres.
Not just a drummer. Not just a Canadian. Not just part of a three piece. An introvert, a lyricist, a world thinker. He was himself, not what people wanted him to be. This human approach made him loved by others that much more. We lost a great human being. If more people took his approach to life, our world would be a lot happier. 🥁
Very thoughtfully stated I could not agree more. As an ex (now retired) drummer I've met all the 'attitudes' and agree if more were even remotely like Neil we all would have gotten along, sadly many think drumming is a sport.
Sad that it was that cancer in that incredible brain of his took him away. His body is gone but his music and wisdom will out live us all. Thank you neil
Yes, the irony of the outcome is awful (high intelligence then cancer of such a gift). Such an intelligent person, able to put thoughts/perspectives, places and people's existence which were put force in an attractive, engaging manner.
That which we treasure the most is the first thing that is taken from us. Yes, I am so sad that Neil’s brain was taken from him. He was a truly intelligent man, it was manifested in his drumming. The best ever. Rest In Peace, brother.
I can only wonder how many people out there are like myself at this moment, head hung low, hands folded in lap, weeping for a man we never knew except through music. I am heart broken. Of all the people in the industry, band members, songs, albums...this man meant the most. My world of music will never be the same. Condolences to everyone...
I still feel really gutted now. I've listened to Rush pretty much non-stop since he died. I feel bad being sad in a sense, because I know he would think such a notion is ridiculous, but I am really gutted. He influenced me in such a big big way and I will never forget that. All I can do is talk proudly of how brilliant he was at music, writing and generally being true to himself, and extremely humble.
I am on here because RUclips presented a song Time Stand Still, covered by the US Army Band and so I was watching a few more videos and I think I've come to the conclusion that as a writer/composer, Neal Peart's status may continue to grow and will spread out into the rest of the world of music, art and literature , far beyond just fans of the band Rush.
utnum1 you’re not alone friend! Rush, especially Neil, have been and will continue to be a HUGE part of and positive influence in my life 🙏🏻 Discovered them in 1977 at age 11 thanks to a childhood friend, and I wish I could thank that friend, but like so many of my childhood friends, he moved away..... Rush and Neil have been the constant ‘glue’ in my life that I could always escape to. Neil’s untimely passing absolutely devastated me 💔 😢
So this is what the most interesting man in the world actually looked like. RIP Neil. Condolences to your family, band mates, and close friends. I hope your fans give your family the privacy you requested.
Me too! I've been crying on and off since yesterday evening when Fox news announced that he has passed away. I have a strange love for each of the members of Rush, not a creepy sort of selfish love, but a respectful kind. I didn't even know that he was battling brain cancer for three years now. I only pray that he didn't suffer, and that he is in perfect Shalom.
Ya I get it !! Some are a lot harder then others......the one for me before this was John Candy.......Now Neil !!! Hits ya deep in the gut !!!! Toronto is in my soul.
Neil was such a private man, devoid of all trappings that most rock musicians have. I always respected fact he preferred to keep fans at arms length. What's ironic is many fans, probably felt closer to Neil than most rock stars because he was such an intelligent, down to earth articulate soul. Still trying to comprehend that he is no longer with us. He is just a generation ahead of myself. Hard to see people we grew up idolizing passing away at relatively young age. Anyhow, Thanks for putting this video together.
johnroosterrod65@gmail.com Wychwood Ave, that is SO true! I'm from Minnesota, and I discovered Rush in 1975. I was only 10 yrs old, but I was hooked! I entered in the USMC in 1987. That was so intuitive of you state the 'hidden' things that Neil was trying to say! When he was hit by his wife and daughter both dying in 1997, I'm sure he was contemplating suicide too... I think that his new wife Carrie and his new daughter Olivia brought a new purpose in his life. I'm sure that his retirement was due to the brain cancer, but I knew nothing about it. Alex and Geddy kept the whole ordeal a secret. I applaud them for doing it. RIP Neil Peart. Semper Fidelis
"When we are young Wandering the face of the earth Wondering what our dreams might be worth Learning that we're only immortal For a limited time." RIP Neil
Our hometown hero ...my uncle went to school with him...not the same grade though...we are trying to get the mayor to put a bronze statue of him at our lakeside park
A statue seems almost obligatory in his honor, I sincerely hope your mayor sees the importance that Neil had on so many around the world. If it comes to a petition I'll travel from central Wisconsin to sign it.
@@ryansheehan9462 Yes it would it's a shame though the park has really gone down hill the last few years they are building condos there and the piers were closed the last 5 years...they are working on the and are reopening soon though
That is the truth for me too. I normally just like musicians for their music but there was something about Neil's views on life and literature that I really liked. Like him I also rode bicycles and motorcycles. One road I travel over on both the bike and bicycle each year is Ebbett's Pass - part of Hwy 4 and not too far from Lake Tahoe. I have a picture of Neil on that road. For years I referred to it as "God's road" despite the fact I'm not religious. It has a majesty too it. The other day when I was checking to see if the road was still closed for snow, I thought of it as "Neil's Road" and I'm not sure why I thought that... But it can stay that way.
The only True Wisdom comes from God. For judgment I have come into this world so that the blind will see and those who see will be blind. John 9:39 But go and learn what this means. Rich Bonham Bruford Copeland Barriemore Peart In that order.
The future disappears into memory, with only a moment between. Neil knew more than anyone that life is so transient and almost meaningless. Wrote about it often.
For those that feel that Neil didn't like his fans, he actually loved and respected and understood them, because he was one of them. He said many times that he loved his drumming heroes, too. Because he didn't sign autographs, go to meet-and-greets, etc., had nothing to do with his feelings towards his fans, and people in general. Instead, he was so humble that he was uncomfortable will many of the things that come with being so brilliant and so beloved by so many, namely never-ending adulation and media attention. It really is that simple. He didn't enjoy it. And we love him even more for being so true to himself, and therefore to us...
Yeah. It’s different if he felt HE was too good for his fans. The reality was he didn’t know how to deal with his fans saying he was so amazing. People like him who strive for perfection don’t want people saying what a god their drummer he is when he’s thinking “I might have came in a millisecond fast after the bridge” There are famous people who think their fans are beneath them. Neil certainly was not one of those.
Well said. I've found that many well-known people want nothing more than to be treated like normal people. (Some do ride the ego trip, but not all by any means.) Greet them politely, complement their talent, thank them for their contribution to your enjoyment. You may not be able to show anyone the handshake you received, or the sincere smile reflected back to you - but you'll always have it and know. Michael Jordan once helped my daughter get a box of cereal off the top shelf in the grocery store when she was a toddler. My wife asked her how she managed to get it down about the time Michael came around the corner with that 1000-yard smile - when I see him around town (he comes to Wilmington less often than he used to) I just say hi and ask how he's doing. Once upon a time you could catch him at a local pool hall, where he would spend hours - until someone started going all fan-boy on him - at which point he'd politely take his leave. We have a large movie studio and actors are around all the time - they all like a bit of space. Neil was just more up-front about his introversion. I love his music, but I think he would have been one of the great conversations of a lifetime because he was so well-read and thoughtful.
What a lovely, gentle, humble and grounded man he was. The earth is 4 billion years old and we are all so lucky to be here when he was. RIP Professor x
4 Billion years old? Bwahahahaha you're delusional you've no proof it's older than 6000 years old. Moreover RIP is a Romanist Papish (RC) prayer to the dead he wasn't a believer neither are you hypocrite.
@@alanjones4188 you GROSSLY overestimate the value of your opinion. Clearly you're not a person of intellect or virtue. You're not qualified to judge. Dry your eyes.
@@louischianese7920 some are sheep and some are goats, some follow God and some follow the father of lies. Some are predestined to know and be known by God majority chose death rather than life. Nowhere does bible say we are created equal. We may be equal in God's eyes but some are born into wealth majority are not. Some are for noble purposes some for ignoble purposes. Opinions are subjective irrelevance I convey truth, I jettisoned my opinion long ago preference for factual information. Anybody who claims the world is more than 6k years old is a liar or just deeply mistaken. They've NOT a shred of justifiable evidence to support their theory.
*6 Rush songs whose lyrics of Neil Peart move me to tears* *Afterimage* - Written about the death of Robbie Whelan, the sound engineer for the Permanent Waves album. The lyric that gets me: _Suddenly, you were gone From all the lives you left your mark upon_ *Red Sector A* - Written about the atrocity of Geddy's parents in Nazi concentration camps. The lyric that gets me: _I hear the sound of gunfire at the prison gate Are the liberators here, do I hope or do I fear? For my father and my brother, it's too late But I must help my mother stand up straight_ *Losing It* - Written about those who've had a talent or skill, and have lost it...leaving them heartbroken. The lyric that gets me: _Thirty years ago, how the words would flow With passion and precision But now his mind is dark and dulled By sickness and indecision And he stares out the kitchen door Where the sun will rise no more_ *Nobody's Hero* - Written about the death of a gay friend to either Neil or Geddy(unsure), and of the death of girl who grew up in Geddy's childhood neighborhood. The lyric that gets me: _As the years went by, we drifted apart When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart But he's nobody's...Hero_ *Ghost Rider*- Written about Neil's travels trying to overcome the sudden deaths of his daughter and first wife. The lyric that gets me: _Pack up all those phantoms Shoulder that invisible load Keep on riding north and west Haunting that wilderness road Like a ghost rider_ *The Garden* - Neil's swan song.The last song, of the last album Rush ever recorded. The lyric that gets me: _The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned In the fullness of time A garden to nurture and protect_
I was a struggling kid growing up on the streets of a large city... I wasn’t a very good student and faced a bleak future... Rush wasn’t just a great band - yes, their music was incredible, but their lyrics transcended beyond anything I had known... I worked hard to understand the meaning of those songs... I began reading books and learning more and more... today, I have a family, 4 children and a very good job and am close to retirement... I’ve had a good life. I owe much of what I’ve become to Rush and especially to Neil Peart! Rest well and rock on, Neil!!
I was one of the 7!!! Rush was my very first concert experience. Am thankful for the 6 times I’ve seen them. Even called in sick to work to get the chance to hop the boarder to see them @ SARSfest in Toronto in 2003. This has been a hard one..... It was a absolute honor watching you perform. RIP NEIL PEART 1852-2020
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Neil years ago when he was in town and I was absolutely amazed at how inviting and “warm” he was to us! Not at all like I had expected. It was one of the best 15 minutes of my life! He had a way of making someone feel very important, just in normal conversation, which he even appreciated the most! RIP NEIL! Thank you for the memories!
@@bjk777 I know this is an old comment now, but he WAS a libertarian. Back in the 70s. He’s spoken out since then about how he doesn’t agree with Ayn Rand’s work the same way he used to. Problem is, because a lot of older fans have only listened to debut through Moving Pictures, they assume he’s still like that.
Lyricist, intellectual, and one of the best drummers in the world. Very talented man. I'm sorry I never got to see him live. Thanks for the video, priest.
@@RevGary you can be an atheist and still be an intellectual.....as much as I'm saddened that he was.....but you can also be a believer.....and still be a fool
@@1bytor wrong, a wannabe intellectual who thinks there is no God is a fool. That'd be an oxymoron so he's a fool that's delusional about his level of intelligence.
A great man and drummer , after he lost his first wife and daughter he rode his motorcycle all the way from top of North America arctic circle to the bottom of South America 55,000 miles by himself and then wrote a book about it , ...I was always was impressed with that feat....he said his baby soul needed constant motion to soothe his broken heart and It was the timeless beauty of landscapes that were millions year old that gave him perspective on how tiny our souls and lives were ....nature healed him....the professor as he was called was truly a wise old soul.....R.I.P. Pratt your music and our love will last forever
A truly anti narcissistic soul dedicated to the craft of performance excellence matched only by his ability to create soaring lyrics based on a voracious curiosity about life. Godspeed to Neil, his family, and friends.
I've been a huge Rush fan since I first heard 2112 in '78. I saw them in '81 at the San Diego Sports Arena when I was 17, and took my son to R40 in St. Louis when he was 17. After battling stage 3 tracheal cancer all last year, I was hit pretty hard to learn Neil died of cancer. I watch a youtube video and 3 hours later... ... I enjoyed this one. Thank you
Just think, right around now Stevie Ray Vaughan is introducing himself to Neil Peart, two of the best at their craft ever. No wonder why the weatherman is forecasting thunderstorms tonight. R.I.P. Professor
You just had to end this video with "The Garden"... Now I'm sitting here with tear streaked cheeks. I played this song for my mother on her deathbed, It was the ONLY Rush song she ever could appreciate and it will forever be connected to her memory. RIP Niel & RIP Mom
I can fully understand this. I quoted some of the lyrics from ‘The Garden’ at my mother’s funeral. She’d always been a great gardener and for me, her eldest son who looked after her solo 24/7 through her dementia ~ including during the Covid lockdowns ~ right to the very end, putting her to bed knowing in my heart that she’d slip away before morning, the line, ‘The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect’ just really summed her up. I cannot to this day hear The Garden without finding tears running down my face. Even just typing this I can feel the pricking in my eyes. Neil Peart was a genius. A polymath. I’ve loved the music and lyrics of Rush for decades and the day I heard the news of Neil’s passing I was quite devastated. We are indeed fortunate to have lived at the same time as him and to be the grateful recipients of the fruits of his labours.
@@bongsmoke I love Jamel I am one of his subscribers but he didn't come up with that saying. I first heard it by Dave Grohl at the rock and roll hall of fame induction but i don't think he was the first. Whoever it was it is an accurate description.
I don't know why I'm surprised to find so many respectful, heartfelt comments on Neil/Rush-related videos. It's really lovely to see how many people have been deeply moved and wanting say something. This video is a reminder of what an inspiration Neil has been to so many. There is so much love and respect for him and his "soul brothers". Thanks for uploading this.
Yes, this is a beautiful, thoughtful collection of great clips that showed me new sides of Neil and Rush, only enhancing my respect for both his artistry and the overall class that Rush exhibited through the decades; thanks so much for sharing your awesome collection of clips, this was truly a rare treat by a true fan who really thought out the piece. It was very well balanced and it was most kind of you to share these with us. Some chans slap together anything just to upload 'on schedule,' but this was the antithesis of those types. Thank you Syrinx ❤️
I lost someone who helped me grow, inspired me. I always listened to rush since i was a baby! (Thanks dad) Neil, was one of my biggest idols and inspirations. He was the best. We miss you neil! Rest in peace.
Yesterday was and will for me be one of the saddest days ever, I've followed RUSH for so long like so many of you, but being a drummer of course it was Neil Peart who was always a click away. I was fortunate to see RUSH 6 time's and every show was performed to perfection. I read a lot of his books, the 55 thousand miles on his bike when he lost his daughter and wife, that book helped me so much. As a fan of Rush I can sit and listen for hours, and as a fan of a brilliant man I will always be grateful.. Thank you Neil Peart
I know the feeling. A huge chunk of my youth died yesterday. I am 35 now andRush has been my favorite band since I was 14. I've seen them over 20 times and used to follow them around with my friends on road trips when they were touring. So many good memories. I've never had the death of someone I've never met effect me so much.
@@Paulio91184 and I bet the 20 times would have been 50 times if all possible I know I would have liked to see them more. He will surely be missed......
Of all the greats that have passed in recent years Neil is the only one that brought a tear to my eye. A legend and scholar has passed from this world. He will be truly missed.
Unfortunately I never got to see Neil live. He's such a monster on that kit. Always innovating. Some people aren't fans of electric drums but Neil just saw a way to introduce more sounds into his percussive arsenal. A master and a student his entire life.
I've seen countless drummers live but no one could pump life into a drum solo the way Neil did. He was unique in that regard. He blew a lot of minds. Set the bar high.
Thank you so much for this lovely tribute. Like all of you here, my heart breaks each time when I think of Neil and what his family and friends go through each day without his company or words. The lyrics to The Garden, I feel, encapsulates all that Neil and Rush stand for. And what a legacy it is and what an honour it is for us to have lived in the time of these giants of men.
IM A HOME GROWN DRUMMER SO IS AND WAS MY BROTHERS ON BEHALF OF THOSE OF US CAPTURED AND TORTURED AT YOUR PERFECTION. FOR ME RUSH IS THE DEFAULT IN MY CD player BESIDE My DRUMS. Playing by ear is difficult but it’s an honor to have you as my inspiration. You are greatly L☮️💜ED and MISSED! YOU WILL ALWAYS BEAT IN OUR HEARTS!! 🌹🥁🌹🥁🌹🥁🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹☮️☮️☮️
Steve Adams Similar to what Freddie Mercury was going through - and he had the support of the band in keeping things as private as they could for as long as they could...
Rush is a big part of my life! Typically I don't cry when celebrities pass. I didn't know them and they didn't know me. But, I find myself in total disbelief at this!!!!! Every Rush fan has a favorite album (s) or song that is personal to he or she and I think that is why most, or all, of us feel so connected to Geddy, Alex and Neil. I have shed more than a tear or two at Neil's passing. I stand with all my Rush fans and wish his family, friends and everyone he touched with his music, humor and generosity the best at this sad time.
Thank you for making this video. I've been devastated since yesterday. "I can learn to close my eyes To anything but injustice I can learn to get along With all the things I don't know"
Neil was a inspiration to us all! He’s the Best Drummer in the world to me! I never met him, or geddy or Alex, but I grew up with their music! There is No one like Rush, but my love for Niels drumming I will miss, his talent, his excellence, his being, his forcite. I love you, thank you for your wonderful performance. I expect to see you in heaven, and give me lessons there. My condolences to the band and to the many lives you have touched. God bless, many tears, Matt.❤️
Thank you for putting this tribute together. I realize now that we all felt we had that special personal connection to Neil, From digesting his beautiful eloquent writing's, We grew up with Rush an all shared the incredible experience in their musical stories. They spoke to us with real meaning, The songs! The complex and wonderful time signatures, That was all Neil ! Geddy & Alex strapped in and tried to keep up! They grew together and with each album another step! measured in our lifetime. Those are the "Sweet Memories" that Neil wrote about so many years ago. This one hurts alot, That really shows us how invested we were with Neil, Alex,Geddy. How much they meant and still mean to us. A once in a lifetime band without question. The legacy Neil left us is enormous ! Thank you...
No offense to any other musicians The name “Neil Peart” has been synonymous with great drumming for as long as I can remember. It’s the measure of how good you are i.e. “I’m good but I’m not Neil Peart” Or “He’s pretty good...not Neil Peart good but...” that sort of thing. I’m a guitar player so it’s always EVH or Jimi that eventually come up but when I hear drummers talk, this man is always mentioned as the gold standard of rock drummers But he was so much more... Truly he will me missed but he will live on with the utmost respect from his fans and musicians...forever R.I.P Neil
I have always favored the non-drummer side of Neil. He was so soft, yet confirmed in his thinking about so many things in life and death. I am confident that even so his family currently grieves their loss, they feel so surrounded by his love for life itself. He demanded nothing but perfection from himself, therefore, giving his best in everything was the norm. "How can I be excellent today" was his motto and he lived by it. His drumming will be forever the standard of excellence, but his life will forever be excellent. RIP Neil. I miss you already
Neil Peart is a genius and no one can ever truly recreate a talent that He has and he will go down as a true legend and the best drummer in the world! With a small edit to this comment Neil Peart has his own unique intricate incredibly technical style that no one else can recreate!
@Batphink Reynolds as I was an early fan of listening to Rush I never really paid too much attention who wrote the music I assume that the whole band was a part of that but then discovering that Neil Peart the drummer was riding most of the lyrics I was hella impressed with his music because the words from Rush music Still emanates to this very day with a lot of his songs
This had hit me hard. I have loved and followed Rush all my life. Seen them many times and my favorite part of a Rush concert was always the drum solo Neil did. RIP Neil
My brother was a HUGE Peart fan.... His music, his books, his love of motorcycles.... He passed 3 months ago, he had a seizure in his sleep. He was 51.The writings on the prayer cards a his wake were the lyrics to "After Image" . . . God how I hope they cross paths on the other side...
I can't hold back tears. Losing Neil feels like losing your best friend. He has always felt like that to me. His lyrics have been with me through some of the darkest days and I'll be forever grateful for that, not to mention his incredible drumming. He was such an amazing, humble and incredibly gifted man. I'm so glad I could absorb his wisdom at so many points in my life and I know I will continue because his music will never die in my heart. The Garden has been one of my favourite songs since its release and now it holds even a more special meaning. You've gained so much love and respect, Neil, and I think this is the greatest measure of your life. You've touched so many of us and you've left us with incredible amount of art that we will admire forever.
So thoughtful, so caring about his craft and his determination to be competent at everything in which he engaged. Amazingly clear-spoken for a creative type; there is often a mental scramble that makes delivering coherent thoughts a difficult process. Grateful to have his insights recorded in this way.
Setting aside the amazing musical aspect of Rush we still have the amazing life lessons to be learned from Neil’s lyrics. Those lessons and thoughts are unmatched even by the most enlightened philosopher. Neil taught me what it meant to be an individualist. There is no other band and there will never be a band that gave me as much as Rush did. His passing is about the only thing that hits harder than one of his drum solos. When they finished R40 I hated the thought of a world without Rush but now we are heading into a world without Neil. It’s incomprehensible at this point. “Art as expression, not as market campaigns.”
Back in my high school years of 1975 Rush came to NW Indiana and played at the Omni 41 in Schererville March 30 1975....they blew away Areosmith and introduced Neil as the Professor on the drum kit at the start of his drum solo.It was the Fly By Night tour but they also played a few songs from Caress of Steel….Opening song was Bastille Day.They were just featured on Don Kershners Rock Concert just a few days before that venue.I also saw them in Hammond at the Civic Center in 1977.I saw Neil drop a stick during one song.That was their end tour of 2112.To me that is my favorite album to this very day.So I was in the same place as Neil 2 times. RIP Mr. Neil Emmet Peart...your home with your first wife Jackie and daughter Selena.What is so great is there are all these videos popping up about Neil and Rush.
such a tremendous loss. i can only take comfort in knowing his suffering has ended and that i can say i walked the earth the same time as this amazingly talented musician. take 5 neil.
@@DannyD714 but your statement is factually incorrect. His belief is an irrelevance it's truth that matters Daniel. I hope you believe in heaven. Read the book or Daniel again then read gospel of John. Shalom.
@@RevGary well to answer your original question again,but in a way that you may find satisfactory, i don't think neil did anything in this life to deserve eternal torment. so my answer is no.
@@DannyD714 your problem is one of ignorance. Every human has done wrong none are innocent all deserve death and hell. That includes dead musicians IF they remained unrepentant sinners. That goes for you too, if you reject God's son you'll end up in hell too. I don't make the law I'm merely a messenger and teacher. You're not qualified to judge nor are you innocent of sin.
Great job sir! Been in disbelief for last 24 hours and have watched, listened and read so much from the Professor trying to wrap my mind around the loss. This tribute is the best thus far. Thank you!
Rest in peace Professor. I'm only 32 but I grew up on RUSH. I remember we had a radio station here in Central Ohio called 107.1 The Big Wazoo. Anyways, on fridays you could call in and yell FRIIIIIIIIIIIIDAYYY! As loud as you could if you were the called picked. I remember mom dialing the number and handing me the phone, I yelled part of Friday but couldnt stop laughing so mom had to take the phone. Needless to say, I chose the song Tom Sawyer. Mr. Peart, I never got to see you or my favorite band play love, but your music will stay with me for all of my life. Rock on on the other side Professor. Hope we meet on th other side sir. The world is a lesser place without you.
RIP Neil. Your daughter is a very luck girl that she can always go to youtube and hear your voice again. I wish i would have recorded my parent's voices
When Neil joined RUSH for the second album, being at that time just starting or maybe a year or so into my Musical career, as my first Music lesson was in August of ‘1974, I had to get “ Caress of Steel “ over to my Drummers House that moment because of Neil’s Style being fresh and Brilliant and the other quality that caught me was the Guitar sound being primarily in the rhythm sound from Alex and the mystery of his signature Harmonic Chords That were so different and clean. My Drummer and I are still friends in 2020 and RUSH has been my #1 influence and continues to be. Thank You Neil for a Lifetime of Quality and self respect reflected in Music and delivered straight to the Heart. I will miss your Poetry yet I’m enriched by your example and continuity reflected by the discipline so clear from the example you Lived and the final gift you gave to me of Faith and Honor and I never thought less of your desire to at least publicly keep clear of the God issue, The band RUSH as a whole has strengthened my relationship with my Higher Power from the very start of your Professional Life I am Happy to have seen you all achieve the Life that so far has eluded me though I’ve given my Music Everything I could however, Some that make it do so by in part the ones like myself who have not but keep working at all for as long as I have Breath and a Heart Beat. Sincerely: Tim @Seattle January 11 2020
This is the first time I listened to Rush since his passing. Rush, and Neil were my biggest influences in my upbringing as a musician and as a person. First Neil's drumming is what caught my attention when I was a young aspiring drummer. Then the thought provoking lyrics. Also, the work ethic and humbleness of them all. And how a band should function. Neil's passing for me was "the day the music died". I never could bring myself to listen to Rush song after he died. Until now. And I'm very much glad I did. To hear his voice and to hear his playing rejuvenated my soul today. Closing with "The Garden" couldnt have been a more appropriate. What a swan song, for Neil and Rush. Much love to Rush and the fellow fans I've met over the years at many, many Rush concerts.
Farewell to a King! Neil's death was really sad news to me. RUSH's music is the soundtrack of my life and they are my favorite band of all times. Thanks for all the awesome memories. I'm sure Neil's memory will be a blessing for millions.
SyrinxPriest2112 Thank you for including a live version of a track from ClockWork Angels, which I think was Rush's best album since Moving Pictures! RIP Neil Peart!
Thank you for this! Neil and Rush had been a long part of my 52 years so far. Blessed to have been bedazzled by them as a child, seen them many times in my teens and finally understood the messages in later years. Simply the greatest. So very grateful for Neil and it is so very hard to believe the King is gone. Long live the King! RIP.
I saw him 10 times live. Rush has always been my favorite. He was my favorite member. I am just lost that he is gone. Normally when a celebrity death occurs, im like thats a bummer. But when Neil passed, i feel like my inspiration has gone. Rip my inspiration. You will be missed.
What a perfect sendoff...i cannot remember seeing him speak so much..lol and he was su c a thoughtfull speaker. Im going to miss his idiosyncratic fun.
Allow me to join in the sorrows of the passing of this great man. Ive shed tears about 6 times but im fairly certain neil would only want a brief display of grief and for us to move on. I'm sure geddy and alex knew about his illness yet they've been doing big things. Neil was immensely important but he wouldn't have wanted us to mourn him for long.
What a fitting tribute - I have tears streaming down my face and a hole in my heart. Thank you. There are not very many percussionists in history that fans can point to so many instances in over 40 years of artistry and every one of them knows what is being talked about. From the smash of glass in YYZ to the melodic bells in Closer to the Heart and literally countless others. Rhythmic surprise upon surprise which never distracted from the whole, and yet would have never existed without him. Lyrics that conveyed wisdom, hope, fear, charity, love, loss, and wonder ... humor, satire, and even grief. Worlds real and imagined. Thank you Neil for sharing that part of you that you could share. May you find peace and feel the love that we all have for you. Prayers and blessings be upon his family, friends, and fans.
R.I.P to the Professor of percussion science, Mr. Neil Peart. I never thought that one man could actually have such a profound impact on the world, but Neil surely did. You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten, your legacy will live on forever through the incredible music of RUSH!
UPDATE: WOW this video got more views than I expected. I would like to take this moment to address something.
We all know that Neil didn’t believe in a heaven or afterlife. But if you see him in heaven, reuniting with his wife and daughter, that’s perfectly acceptable too! Let’s not cause a divide over this. We should be coming together, not be divided into blinded hemispheres.
SyrinxPriest2112 more than you expected? Thanks for the vid.
SAD For the truth sets us free.
@Alan Barr yeah, generally my videos that aren’t comedy related don’t get much attention. Glad this one did; I’m quite proud of it.
Embrace today
introverts...rush were gods to me
Neil was a beautiful soft spoken true gentleman God bless his soul
I agree 💯
He is at peace ☮️ now 🙏
he was an Atheist, as most intelligent thinking people are, and couldnt give a fuck less about your silly god...
@@SmackWaterMack001 Neil WAS an atheist, but a gentleman, not an activist prick.
He was atheist.
Not just a drummer. Not just a Canadian. Not just part of a three piece. An introvert, a lyricist, a world thinker. He was himself, not what people wanted him to be. This human approach made him loved by others that much more. We lost a great human being. If more people took his approach to life, our world would be a lot happier. 🥁
I thought I heard a quote “ I just wanted to be good not ‘famous’ “!
Very thoughtfully stated I could not agree more. As an ex (now retired) drummer I've met all the 'attitudes' and agree if more were even remotely like Neil we all would have gotten along, sadly many think drumming is a sport.
Sad that it was that cancer in that incredible brain of his took him away. His body is gone but his music and wisdom will out live us all. Thank you neil
Yes, the irony of the outcome is awful (high intelligence then cancer of such a gift). Such an intelligent person, able to put thoughts/perspectives, places and people's existence which were put force in an attractive, engaging manner.
@@garyg.1122 I felt the same thing
That which we treasure the most is the first thing that is taken from us. Yes, I am so sad that Neil’s brain was taken from him. He was a truly intelligent man, it was manifested in his drumming. The best ever. Rest In Peace, brother.
If the world lasts another hundred years, Rush's music 🎶 and Neil's drumming 🥁 will still be relevant. This I truly believe.
I can only wonder how many people out there are like myself at this moment, head hung low, hands folded in lap, weeping for a man we never knew except through music. I am heart broken. Of all the people in the industry, band members, songs, albums...this man meant the most. My world of music will never be the same. Condolences to everyone...
I still feel really gutted now. I've listened to Rush pretty much non-stop since he died. I feel bad being sad in a sense, because I know he would think such a notion is ridiculous, but I am really gutted. He influenced me in such a big big way and I will never forget that. All I can do is talk proudly of how brilliant he was at music, writing and generally being true to himself, and extremely humble.
I am on here because RUclips presented a song Time Stand Still, covered by the US Army Band and so I was watching a few more videos and I think I've come to the conclusion that as a writer/composer, Neal Peart's status may continue to grow and will spread out into the rest of the world of music, art and literature , far beyond just fans of the band Rush.
utnum1 you’re not alone friend! Rush, especially Neil, have been and will continue to be a HUGE part of and positive influence in my life 🙏🏻 Discovered them in 1977 at age 11 thanks to a childhood friend, and I wish I could thank that friend, but like so many of my childhood friends, he moved away..... Rush and Neil have been the constant ‘glue’ in my life that I could always escape to. Neil’s untimely passing absolutely devastated me 💔 😢
Your words say just how I feel. I play guitar, but Neil was my favorite musician. I'm devastated.
You can count me as one of these people.
I never used the word "Cerebral " until I started listening to him speak in interviews and such. Truly a diamond amongst the rocks.
So this is what the most interesting man in the world actually looked like. RIP Neil. Condolences to your family, band mates, and close friends. I hope your fans give your family the privacy you requested.
I've seen a lot of people die in my 60 years but this one hit me hard :( RIP Neil and thanks for all the great memories !
Me too! I've been crying on and off since yesterday evening when Fox news announced that he has passed away. I have a strange love for each of the members of Rush, not a creepy sort of selfish love, but a respectful kind. I didn't even know that he was battling brain cancer for three years now. I only pray that he didn't suffer, and that he is in perfect Shalom.
Same here.. this is a big one.
Frank Carpi same here Frank...
Ya I get it !! Some are a lot harder then others......the one for me before this was John Candy.......Now Neil !!! Hits ya deep in the gut !!!! Toronto is in my soul.
Me too. I remember hearing about the brain cancer. Over the years, I had just hoped he had beat it. This one hurts badly.
Neil was such a private man, devoid of all trappings that most rock musicians have. I always respected fact he preferred to keep fans at arms length. What's ironic is many fans, probably felt closer to Neil than most rock stars because he was such an intelligent, down to earth articulate soul. Still trying to comprehend that he is no longer with us. He is just a generation ahead of myself. Hard to see people we grew up idolizing passing away at relatively young age. Anyhow, Thanks for putting this video together.
Well said man
Yeah 💚
Beautifully stated my friend.....
johnroosterrod65@gmail.com Wychwood Ave, that is SO true! I'm from Minnesota, and I discovered Rush in 1975. I was only 10 yrs old, but I was hooked! I entered in the USMC in 1987. That was so intuitive of you state the 'hidden' things that Neil was trying to say! When he was hit by his wife and daughter both dying in 1997, I'm sure he was contemplating suicide too... I think that his new wife Carrie and his new daughter Olivia brought a new purpose in his life. I'm sure that his retirement was due to the brain cancer, but I knew nothing about it. Alex and Geddy kept the whole ordeal a secret. I applaud them for doing it. RIP Neil Peart. Semper Fidelis
THIS...this this THIS...his personal boundaries were his own; I am so glad most of us respect that. I still cannot believe he is gone...
"Suddenly you were gone. From all the lives you left your mark upon..."
Just listening to him talk you get a sense of how intelligent the man is.
I just want to hug him. I know he wouldn't have liked it, but he was so lovely...
"When we are young
Wandering the face of the earth
Wondering what our dreams might be worth
Learning that we're only immortal
For a limited time." RIP Neil
My favorite RUSH song.
Our hometown hero ...my uncle went to school with him...not the same grade though...we are trying to get the mayor to put a bronze statue of him at our lakeside park
J S would that be THE “Lakeside Park” from the song?
A statue seems almost obligatory in his honor, I sincerely hope your mayor sees the importance that Neil had on so many around the world. If it comes to a petition I'll travel from central Wisconsin to sign it.
@@ryansheehan9462 Yes it would it's a shame though the park has really gone down hill the last few years they are building condos there and the piers were closed the last 5 years...they are working on the and are reopening soon though
Port Dalhousie should do that. Not every place that can say they have a true legend who is a native son or daughter!
Lakeside park, so many memories, willows in the breeze. I hope they do it. This man was a legend in his own time!
Neil was the only lyricist that inspired me to read books just to figure out what he was talking about. Thanks Neil.
That is the truth for me too. I normally just like musicians for their music but there was something about Neil's views on life and literature that I really liked. Like him I also rode bicycles and motorcycles. One road I travel over on both the bike and bicycle each year is Ebbett's Pass - part of Hwy 4 and not too far from Lake Tahoe. I have a picture of Neil on that road. For years I referred to it as "God's road" despite the fact I'm not religious. It has a majesty too it. The other day when I was checking to see if the road was still closed for snow, I thought of it as "Neil's Road" and I'm not sure why I thought that... But it can stay that way.
The only True Wisdom comes from God.
For judgment I have come into this world so that the blind will see and those who see will be blind.
John 9:39
But go and learn what this means.
Rich
Bonham
Bruford
Copeland
Barriemore
Peart
In that order.
@@elbuchito2907 Neil > God
@@vincent2053 No sir Yahweh is God.
@@elbuchito2907 Neil > Yahweh
When you hear the thunder, Remember Neil's just practicing.RIP
I like that ..... from now on I shall think of that when it thunders.
Funny, I was thinking the same thing last night.
Neil just started with Rush
Nicely put
Ortydog, that comment made my day
When I listen to RUSH, so does my neighborhood. RIP professor of percussion.
And nobody complains
My neighbors love it when I crank 2112 at 2am so much they throw bricks at my Windows so they can hear it better!!
@@batman1169 lol
The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect.
birsay123 - The Garden, yes?
@@TWD3rd Indeed.
birsay123 the hours tick away
Love is infinite, it has no measure. 💙
The future disappears into memory, with only a moment between. Neil knew more than anyone that life is so transient and almost meaningless. Wrote about it often.
For those that feel that Neil didn't like his fans, he actually loved and respected and understood them, because he was one of them. He said many times that he loved his drumming heroes, too. Because he didn't sign autographs, go to meet-and-greets, etc., had nothing to do with his feelings towards his fans, and people in general. Instead, he was so humble that he was uncomfortable will many of the things that come with being so brilliant and so beloved by so many, namely never-ending adulation and media attention. It really is that simple. He didn't enjoy it.
And we love him even more for being so true to himself, and therefore to us...
Yeah. It’s different if he felt HE was too good for his fans. The reality was he didn’t know how to deal with his fans saying he was so amazing. People like him who strive for perfection don’t want people saying what a god their drummer he is when he’s thinking “I might have came in a millisecond fast after the bridge” There are famous people who think their fans are beneath them. Neil certainly was not one of those.
I have no idea what documentary it was in, but I’ve always loved a quote from Neil, “I didn’t want to be famous, I wanted to be good!”
Well said. I've found that many well-known people want nothing more than to be treated like normal people. (Some do ride the ego trip, but not all by any means.) Greet them politely, complement their talent, thank them for their contribution to your enjoyment. You may not be able to show anyone the handshake you received, or the sincere smile reflected back to you - but you'll always have it and know.
Michael Jordan once helped my daughter get a box of cereal off the top shelf in the grocery store when she was a toddler. My wife asked her how she managed to get it down about the time Michael came around the corner with that 1000-yard smile - when I see him around town (he comes to Wilmington less often than he used to) I just say hi and ask how he's doing. Once upon a time you could catch him at a local pool hall, where he would spend hours - until someone started going all fan-boy on him - at which point he'd politely take his leave. We have a large movie studio and actors are around all the time - they all like a bit of space.
Neil was just more up-front about his introversion. I love his music, but I think he would have been one of the great conversations of a lifetime because he was so well-read and thoughtful.
What a lovely, gentle, humble and grounded man he was. The earth is 4 billion years old and we are all so lucky to be here when he was. RIP Professor x
4 Billion years old? Bwahahahaha you're delusional you've no proof it's older than 6000 years old. Moreover RIP is a Romanist Papish (RC) prayer to the dead he wasn't a believer neither are you hypocrite.
@@alanjones4188 you GROSSLY overestimate the value of your opinion. Clearly you're not a person of intellect or virtue. You're not qualified to judge. Dry your eyes.
@@RevGary If we are all created equal, as religion teaches us, why is your opinion better than his?
@@louischianese7920 some are sheep and some are goats, some follow God and some follow the father of lies. Some are predestined to know and be known by God majority chose death rather than life. Nowhere does bible say we are created equal. We may be equal in God's eyes but some are born into wealth majority are not. Some are for noble purposes some for ignoble purposes. Opinions are subjective irrelevance I convey truth, I jettisoned my opinion long ago preference for factual information. Anybody who claims the world is more than 6k years old is a liar or just deeply mistaken. They've NOT a shred of justifiable evidence to support their theory.
for gary...ok boomer.... science much?
Choosing The Garden as the closing song, combined with the slow fade into the still shot of Neil was simply stunning.
Rudd: The way you play the drums ... Is that hard?
Peart: Yes, It's hard.
Never thought I would hear that from him
I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!
Deepest condolences to Olivia, Carrie, Alex, Geddy, and the entire Rush family.
Like you all, I'm I am devastated.
You're right friend. I am crying.
*6 Rush songs whose lyrics of Neil Peart move me to tears*
*Afterimage* - Written about the death of Robbie Whelan, the sound engineer for the Permanent Waves album. The lyric that gets me:
_Suddenly, you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon_
*Red Sector A* - Written about the atrocity of Geddy's parents in Nazi concentration camps. The lyric that gets me:
_I hear the sound of gunfire at the prison gate
Are the liberators here, do I hope or do I fear?
For my father and my brother, it's too late
But I must help my mother stand up straight_
*Losing It* - Written about those who've had a talent or skill, and have lost it...leaving them heartbroken. The lyric that gets me:
_Thirty years ago, how the words would flow
With passion and precision
But now his mind is dark and dulled
By sickness and indecision
And he stares out the kitchen door
Where the sun will rise no more_
*Nobody's Hero* - Written about the death of a gay friend to either Neil or Geddy(unsure), and of the death of girl who grew up in Geddy's childhood neighborhood. The lyric that gets me:
_As the years went by, we drifted apart
When I heard that he was gone
I felt a shadow cross my heart
But he's nobody's...Hero_
*Ghost Rider*- Written about Neil's travels trying to overcome the sudden deaths of his daughter and first wife. The lyric that gets me:
_Pack up all those phantoms
Shoulder that invisible load
Keep on riding north and west
Haunting that wilderness road
Like a ghost rider_
*The Garden* - Neil's swan song.The last song, of the last album Rush ever recorded. The lyric that gets me:
_The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect
So hard to earn, so easily burned
In the fullness of time
A garden to nurture and protect_
Thank you for acknowledging his current wife and little girl. Life was good again for Neil - which adds a whole other element of sadness to this :(
OK yea but I am crying and its all OK and good
I was a struggling kid growing up on the streets of a large city... I wasn’t a very good student and faced a bleak future... Rush wasn’t just a great band - yes, their music was incredible, but their lyrics transcended beyond anything I had known... I worked hard to understand the meaning of those songs... I began reading books and learning more and more... today, I have a family, 4 children and a very good job and am close to retirement... I’ve had a good life. I owe much of what I’ve become to Rush and especially to Neil Peart! Rest well and rock on, Neil!!
Ditto here well said.
Lovely to hear your happy story, but "rest well?" What makes you think he's resting?
Who knows how many people are alive today because of Neil and Rush. I count myself as one of them.
@@snaredude56 so one of them is your Dad? One of them gave you a blood transfusion? Kidney or bone marrow transplant? What ARE you on about son?
@@snaredude56 me too
"Seven females at a RUSH concert "
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
PRICELESS!!!!)))))
Truth!
I was one of maybe 5 females in 1981.
@@roxannemoser 😄😄😄
I must've been 1 of the 7. I've been a HUGE fan almost from the moment I realized what rock was. Plus, my husband is a drummer.
I was one of the 7!!!
Rush was my very first concert experience. Am thankful for the 6 times I’ve seen them. Even called in sick to work to get the chance to hop the boarder to see them @ SARSfest in Toronto in 2003.
This has been a hard one.....
It was a absolute honor watching you perform.
RIP NEIL PEART 1852-2020
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Neil years ago when he was in town and I was absolutely amazed at how inviting and “warm” he was to us! Not at all like I had expected. It was one of the best 15 minutes of my life! He had a way of making someone feel very important, just in normal conversation, which he even appreciated the most! RIP NEIL! Thank you for the memories!
He probably enjoyed having a normal conversation and not being fawned over
I could listen Neil Peart to talk about lawn maintenance or filing taxes.
But he was a libertarian
@@bjk777 I know this is an old comment now, but he WAS a libertarian. Back in the 70s. He’s spoken out since then about how he doesn’t agree with Ayn Rand’s work the same way he used to. Problem is, because a lot of older fans have only listened to debut through Moving Pictures, they assume he’s still like that.
Lyricist, intellectual, and one of the best drummers in the world. Very talented man. I'm sorry I never got to see him live.
Thanks for the video, priest.
He wasn't an intellectual he was atheist. It's the fool who says there is no God.
@@RevGary Hey man, don't disrespect. Didn't God ever teach you not to speak ill of the dead?
@@cllifjumperPT nowhere in the bible does it say that. So you're against people who speak ill of Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini & Mao? You're an ignoramus.
@@RevGary you can be an atheist and still be an intellectual.....as much as I'm saddened that he was.....but you can also be a believer.....and still be a fool
@@1bytor wrong, a wannabe intellectual who thinks there is no God is a fool. That'd be an oxymoron so he's a fool that's delusional about his level of intelligence.
A great man and drummer , after he lost his first wife and daughter he rode his motorcycle all the way from top of North America arctic circle to the bottom of South America 55,000 miles by himself and then wrote a book about it , ...I was always was impressed with that feat....he said his baby soul needed constant motion to soothe his broken heart and It was the timeless beauty of landscapes that were millions year old that gave him perspective on how tiny our souls and lives were ....nature healed him....the professor as he was called was truly a wise old soul.....R.I.P. Pratt your music and our love will last forever
The beauty of it now is he is with is wife and daughter
R.I.P.
Eric Nelson amen to that. Rest In Peace ghost rider!
Very well written sir
A truly anti narcissistic soul dedicated to the craft of performance excellence matched only by his ability to create soaring lyrics based on a voracious curiosity about life. Godspeed to Neil, his family, and friends.
I've been a huge Rush fan since I first heard 2112 in '78. I saw them in '81 at the San Diego Sports Arena when I was 17, and took my son to R40 in St. Louis when he was 17. After battling stage 3 tracheal cancer all last year, I was hit pretty hard to learn Neil died of cancer. I watch a youtube video and 3 hours later... ... I enjoyed this one. Thank you
The closest I could ever come to matching his genius would be to change the last two letters of my name!!
Cool name!👍
Awesome!
No wonder he could do all those crazy time signatures, he's incredibly intelligent and articulate.
Just think, right around now Stevie Ray Vaughan is introducing himself to Neil Peart, two of the best at their craft ever. No wonder why the weatherman is forecasting thunderstorms tonight. R.I.P. Professor
Time stamp?
itscrazyal Glad to hear Stevie made it backstage at the Peart, Lane, Entwhistle, Marriott show.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@SouthVA 757 Ronnie all day long!
So glad I was fortunate to see him live.
You just had to end this video with "The Garden"... Now I'm sitting here with tear streaked cheeks. I played this song for my mother on her deathbed, It was the ONLY Rush song she ever could appreciate and it will forever be connected to her memory. RIP Niel & RIP Mom
I can fully understand this.
I quoted some of the lyrics from ‘The Garden’ at my mother’s funeral. She’d always been a great gardener and for me, her eldest son who looked after her solo 24/7 through her dementia ~ including during the Covid lockdowns ~ right to the very end, putting her to bed knowing in my heart that she’d slip away before morning, the line,
‘The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect’
just really summed her up. I cannot to this day hear The Garden without finding tears running down my face. Even just typing this I can feel the pricking in my eyes.
Neil Peart was a genius. A polymath. I’ve loved the music and lyrics of Rush for decades and the day I heard the news of Neil’s passing I was quite devastated. We are indeed fortunate to have lived at the same time as him and to be the grateful recipients of the fruits of his labours.
"Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." - unknown RUclips commenter
JA Todd It was Jamel_AKA_Jamal
@@bongsmoke I love Jamel I am one of his subscribers but he didn't come up with that saying. I first heard it by Dave Grohl at the rock and roll hall of fame induction but i don't think he was the first. Whoever it was it is an accurate description.
@@robertcringle4865 I don't know who coined the phrase but it's a perfect analogy to describe Mr Peart
Neil Peart was Dr. DRUMS!!!!!!!!
@@Daggarth64 That's Professor Drums, thank you
Saw him play 3 times live in the 1980s....Walked away each time thinking I saw an in-human performance .. He was a machine !!
I remember seeing him throw a stick freakishly high, and it landed perfectly in his hand without missing a beat.
A Terminator
Is there anyone in this world that wrote as many lyrics that touched so many people's lives as this guy did.
Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young, and Paul Simon for sure... Neil Peart is no doubt on the list. RIP :(
Paul mccartney/john lennon
There is. But none of them can also slay on drums
Sure: The apostles & prophets!
@@djc5897 Communists don't count
I don't know why I'm surprised to find so many respectful, heartfelt comments on Neil/Rush-related videos. It's really lovely to see how many people have been deeply moved and wanting say something. This video is a reminder of what an inspiration Neil has been to so many. There is so much love and respect for him and his "soul brothers". Thanks for uploading this.
Yes, this is a beautiful, thoughtful collection of great clips that showed me new sides of Neil and Rush, only enhancing my respect for both his artistry and the overall class that Rush exhibited through the decades; thanks so much for sharing your awesome collection of clips, this was truly a rare treat by a true fan who really thought out the piece. It was very well balanced and it was most kind of you to share these with us. Some chans slap together anything just to upload 'on schedule,' but this was the antithesis of those types. Thank you Syrinx ❤️
this man lived a life worth remembering, as Ayn Rand would say.
Still trying to get over this loss. Oh, Neal, there will never be another like you in my lifetime. Rest In Peace.
God bless this man he was so special. Drummer was only a tag on a monument.
Philosophers and plowmen
Each must know his part
To sow a new mentality
Closer to the heart …………...Thank You for gift Neil.
I lost someone who helped me grow, inspired me. I always listened to rush since i was a baby! (Thanks dad) Neil, was one of my biggest idols and inspirations. He was the best.
We miss you neil! Rest in peace.
RUSH... The only good thing to ever come out of Canada! Thanks for the memories Neil… You will be missed
Yesterday was and will for me be one of the saddest days ever, I've followed RUSH for so long like so many of you, but being a drummer of course it was Neil Peart who was always a click away.
I was fortunate to see RUSH 6 time's and every show was performed to perfection.
I read a lot of his books, the 55 thousand miles on his bike when he lost his daughter and wife, that book helped me so much. As a fan of Rush I can sit and listen for hours, and as a fan of a brilliant man I will always be grateful..
Thank you Neil Peart
I know the feeling. A huge chunk of my youth died yesterday. I am 35 now andRush has been my favorite band since I was 14. I've seen them over 20 times and used to follow them around with my friends on road trips when they were touring. So many good memories. I've never had the death of someone I've never met effect me so much.
@@Paulio91184 and I bet the 20 times would have been 50 times if all possible I know I would have liked to see them more.
He will surely be missed......
@@mrlatino1964 If only man...i really had a dream of taking my son to see them but thats gone now.
Of all the greats that have passed in recent years Neil is the only one that brought a tear to my eye.
A legend and scholar has passed from this world. He will be truly missed.
Unfortunately I never got to see Neil live. He's such a monster on that kit. Always innovating. Some people aren't fans of electric drums but Neil just saw a way to introduce more sounds into his percussive arsenal. A master and a student his entire life.
Master student. Allways improving what should have been impossible to do RIP
I've seen countless drummers live but no one could pump life into a drum solo the way Neil did. He was unique in that regard. He blew a lot of minds. Set the bar high.
@@photopicker the true definition of a legend
Seen them 4 times and so glad I did, there last show in Houston was amazing
Thank you so much for this lovely tribute. Like all of you here, my heart breaks each time when I think of Neil and what his family and friends go through each day without his company or words. The lyrics to The Garden, I feel, encapsulates all that Neil and Rush stand for. And what a legacy it is and what an honour it is for us to have lived in the time of these giants of men.
IM A HOME GROWN DRUMMER SO IS AND WAS MY BROTHERS ON BEHALF OF THOSE OF US CAPTURED AND TORTURED AT YOUR PERFECTION. FOR ME RUSH IS THE DEFAULT IN MY CD player BESIDE My DRUMS. Playing by ear is difficult but it’s an honor to have you as my inspiration. You are greatly L☮️💜ED and MISSED!
YOU WILL ALWAYS BEAT IN OUR HEARTS!! 🌹🥁🌹🥁🌹🥁🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹☮️☮️☮️
I can only imagine how sad Geddy and Alex must be feeling right now.
@Steve Adams ...Mental...🙄👏👏😂
Insupportable
@Steve Adams No problem.
Have a good one.
Steve Adams Similar to what Freddie Mercury was going through - and he had the support of the band in keeping things as private as they could for as long as they could...
They will tour without him with a replacement
Rush is a big part of my life! Typically I don't cry when celebrities pass. I didn't know them and they didn't know me. But, I find myself in total disbelief at this!!!!! Every Rush fan has a favorite album (s) or song that is personal to he or she and I think that is why most, or all, of us feel so connected to Geddy, Alex and Neil. I have shed more than a tear or two at Neil's passing. I stand with all my Rush fans and wish his family, friends and everyone he touched with his music, humor and generosity the best at this sad time.
Thank you for making this video. I've been devastated since yesterday.
"I can learn to close my eyes
To anything but injustice
I can learn to get along
With all the things I don't know"
River Dog Yes, but they didn’t break the news until Friday. I don’t know about you, but emotions aren’t retroactive.
There are no words to express how COOL Neil Peart was , just such a cool dude, so intelligent, so introspective, so talented, just so cool……….
Neil was a inspiration to us all! He’s the Best Drummer in the world to me! I never met him, or geddy or Alex, but I grew up with their music! There is No one like Rush, but my love for Niels drumming I will miss, his talent, his excellence, his being, his forcite. I love you, thank you for your wonderful performance. I expect to see you in heaven, and give me lessons there. My condolences to the band and to the many lives you have touched. God bless, many tears, Matt.❤️
Thank you for putting this tribute together. I realize now that we all felt we had that special personal connection to Neil, From digesting his beautiful eloquent writing's, We grew up with Rush an all shared the incredible experience in their musical stories. They spoke to us with real meaning, The songs! The complex and wonderful time signatures, That was all Neil ! Geddy & Alex strapped in and tried to keep up! They grew together and with each album another step! measured in our lifetime. Those are the "Sweet Memories" that Neil wrote about so many years ago. This one hurts alot, That really shows us how invested we were with Neil, Alex,Geddy. How much they meant and still mean to us. A once in a lifetime band without question. The legacy Neil left us is enormous ! Thank you...
Thanks for putting this together, still hasn't sunk in yet 😢❤️
Peter G I know, I’ve been crying about it since yesterday.
SyrinxPriest2112
Thank you
Bless
No offense to any other musicians
The name “Neil Peart” has been synonymous with great drumming for as long as I can remember. It’s the measure of how good you are i.e.
“I’m good but I’m not Neil Peart”
Or “He’s pretty good...not Neil Peart good but...” that sort of thing.
I’m a guitar player so it’s always EVH or Jimi that eventually come up but when I hear drummers talk, this man is always mentioned as the gold standard of rock drummers
But he was so much more...
Truly he will me missed but he will live on with the utmost respect from his fans and musicians...forever
R.I.P Neil
This guy was a genius, not just musically but intellectually as well He would have been successful at anything he did.
Yes 💯
Totally agree. Fortunately for us, he chose this path.
I have always favored the non-drummer side of Neil. He was so soft, yet confirmed in his thinking about so many things in life and death. I am confident that even so his family currently grieves their loss, they feel so surrounded by his love for life itself. He demanded nothing but perfection from himself, therefore, giving his best in everything was the norm. "How can I be excellent today" was his motto and he lived by it. His drumming will be forever the standard of excellence, but his life will forever be excellent. RIP Neil. I miss you already
Neil Peart is a genius and no one can ever truly recreate a talent that He has and he will go down as a true legend and the best drummer in the world! With a small edit to this comment Neil Peart has his own unique intricate incredibly technical style that no one else can recreate!
@Batphink Reynolds as I was an early fan of listening to Rush I never really paid too much attention who wrote the music I assume that the whole band was a part of that but then discovering that Neil Peart the drummer was riding most of the lyrics I was hella impressed with his music because the words from Rush music Still emanates to this very day with a lot of his songs
@@derekrichards5600 same here
This had hit me hard. I have loved and followed Rush all my life. Seen them many times and my favorite part of a Rush concert was always the drum solo Neil did. RIP Neil
Thanks wholeheartedly ! We all need this today ! #RIPNeil
That last song had tears streaming down my face
Chris Gerardy Thé Garden from Clockwork Angels 🙂🥁
My brother was a HUGE Peart fan.... His music, his books, his love of motorcycles.... He passed 3 months ago, he had a seizure in his sleep. He was 51.The writings on the prayer cards a his wake were the lyrics to "After Image" . . . God how I hope they cross paths on the other side...
My heart is heavy, the world has lost a Great man! This is going to take a while to get over. Thank you for the beautiful video
I can't hold back tears. Losing Neil feels like losing your best friend. He has always felt like that to me. His lyrics have been with me through some of the darkest days and I'll be forever grateful for that, not to mention his incredible drumming. He was such an amazing, humble and incredibly gifted man. I'm so glad I could absorb his wisdom at so many points in my life and I know I will continue because his music will never die in my heart. The Garden has been one of my favourite songs since its release and now it holds even a more special meaning. You've gained so much love and respect, Neil, and I think this is the greatest measure of your life. You've touched so many of us and you've left us with incredible amount of art that we will admire forever.
Me too. They were the soundtrack of my life. Only 2 years older than me
5:06 He just called Tom Sawyer a "straightforward backbeat 4." Haha Love this man. RIP, Professor. We'll miss you.
So thoughtful, so caring about his craft and his determination to be competent at everything in which he engaged. Amazingly clear-spoken for a creative type; there is often a mental scramble that makes delivering coherent thoughts a difficult process. Grateful to have his insights recorded in this way.
From the Fountains of Lamneth to 2020 has been a wonderfully long blink of an eye.
Bill McIntosh indeed ... what a treat to have lived and seen RUSH
Setting aside the amazing musical aspect of Rush we still have the amazing life lessons to be learned from Neil’s lyrics. Those lessons and thoughts are unmatched even by the most enlightened philosopher. Neil taught me what it meant to be an individualist. There is no other band and there will never be a band that gave me as much as Rush did. His passing is about the only thing that hits harder than one of his drum solos. When they finished R40 I hated the thought of a world without Rush but now we are heading into a world without Neil. It’s incomprehensible at this point.
“Art as expression, not as market campaigns.”
Yeah. Not a good double whammy. :-(
Nicely done my friend.
We stand together in remembering the man who wrote the soundtrack of our lives. R I P ,fairwell to a king.
The guitar solo gives me chills it's so freaking good.!! Neil you will be missed..RIP.!!
Back in my high school years of 1975 Rush came to NW Indiana and played at the Omni 41 in Schererville March 30 1975....they blew away Areosmith and introduced Neil as the Professor on the drum kit at the start of his drum solo.It was the Fly By Night tour but they also played a few songs from Caress of Steel….Opening song was Bastille Day.They were just featured on Don Kershners Rock Concert just a few days before that venue.I also saw them in Hammond at the Civic Center in 1977.I saw Neil drop a stick during one song.That was their end tour of 2112.To me that is my favorite album to this very day.So I was in the same place as Neil 2 times. RIP Mr. Neil Emmet Peart...your home with your first wife Jackie and daughter Selena.What is so great is there are all these videos popping up about Neil and Rush.
Wow, that last live performance had me in tears...I wasn't ready for that. RIP Mr...nay... SIR PEART.
Well done. At the end got me bad. Neil will never be forgotten.
such a tremendous loss. i can only take comfort in knowing his suffering has ended and that i can say i walked the earth the same time as this amazingly talented musician. take 5 neil.
How do you know his suffering has ended? That's a subjective opinion, is not possible he's in eternal torment?
@@RevGary well he didn't believe in an afterlife so i'm going on his belief.
@@DannyD714 but your statement is factually incorrect. His belief is an irrelevance it's truth that matters Daniel. I hope you believe in heaven. Read the book or Daniel again then read gospel of John. Shalom.
@@RevGary well to answer your original question again,but in a way that you may find satisfactory, i don't think neil did anything in this life to deserve eternal torment. so my answer is no.
@@DannyD714 your problem is one of ignorance. Every human has done wrong none are innocent all deserve death and hell. That includes dead musicians IF they remained unrepentant sinners. That goes for you too, if you reject God's son you'll end up in hell too. I don't make the law I'm merely a messenger and teacher. You're not qualified to judge nor are you innocent of sin.
Great job sir! Been in disbelief for last 24 hours and have watched, listened and read so much from the Professor trying to wrap my mind around the loss. This tribute is the best thus far. Thank you!
Rest in peace Professor. I'm only 32 but I grew up on RUSH. I remember we had a radio station here in Central Ohio called 107.1 The Big Wazoo. Anyways, on fridays you could call in and yell FRIIIIIIIIIIIIDAYYY! As loud as you could if you were the called picked. I remember mom dialing the number and handing me the phone, I yelled part of Friday but couldnt stop laughing so mom had to take the phone. Needless to say, I chose the song Tom Sawyer. Mr. Peart, I never got to see you or my favorite band play love, but your music will stay with me for all of my life. Rock on on the other side Professor. Hope we meet on th other side sir. The world is a lesser place without you.
RIP Neil. Your daughter is a very luck girl that she can always go to youtube and hear your voice again. I wish i would have recorded my parent's voices
Yes. However she does t need youtube. She has all her own family recordings
Pure genius...rest easy and thank you for everything you gave us ❤
When Neil joined RUSH for the second album, being at that time just starting or maybe a year or so into my Musical career, as my first Music lesson was in August of ‘1974, I had to get “ Caress of Steel “ over to my Drummers House that moment because of Neil’s Style being fresh and Brilliant and the other quality that caught me was the Guitar sound being primarily in the rhythm sound from Alex and the mystery of his signature Harmonic Chords That were so different and clean. My Drummer and I are still friends in 2020 and RUSH has been my #1 influence and continues to be.
Thank You Neil for a Lifetime of Quality and self respect reflected in Music and delivered straight to the Heart.
I will miss your Poetry yet I’m enriched by your example and continuity reflected by the discipline so clear from the example you Lived and the final gift you gave to me of Faith and Honor and I never thought less of your desire to at least publicly keep clear of the God issue, The band RUSH as a whole has strengthened my relationship with my Higher Power from the very start of your Professional Life I am Happy to have seen you all achieve the Life that so far has eluded me though I’ve given my Music Everything I could however, Some that make it do so by in part the ones like myself who have not but keep working at all for as long as I have Breath and a Heart Beat.
Sincerely:
Tim
@Seattle
January 11 2020
The best drummer by some distance. I'll never hear something as beautiful as Xanadu or 2112 again. May his soul rest in peace.
I am glad I got to see him live. Thank you for being you, Neil. You will be missed and long remembered.
This is the first time I listened to Rush since his passing. Rush, and Neil were my biggest influences in my upbringing as a musician and as a person. First Neil's drumming is what caught my attention when I was a young aspiring drummer. Then the thought provoking lyrics. Also, the work ethic and humbleness of them all. And how a band should function. Neil's passing for me was "the day the music died". I never could bring myself to listen to Rush song after he died. Until now. And I'm very much glad I did. To hear his voice and to hear his playing rejuvenated my soul today. Closing with "The Garden" couldnt have been a more appropriate. What a swan song, for Neil and Rush. Much love to Rush and the fellow fans I've met over the years at many, many Rush concerts.
Farewell to a King! Neil's death was really sad news to me. RUSH's music is the soundtrack of my life and they are my favorite band of all times. Thanks for all the awesome memories. I'm sure Neil's memory will be a blessing for millions.
Neil was a musical genius and philosopher. What an incredible legacy from the worlds greatest percussionist.
Red Barchetta is a song with not one word wasted. RIP Neil.
boblob2003 There’s more content in that six minutes than in some movies. Love it!
SyrinxPriest2112
Thank you for including a live version of a track from ClockWork Angels, which I think was Rush's best album since Moving Pictures! RIP Neil Peart!
John Matthews great record (and tour!)
Thank you for this! Neil and Rush had been a long part of my 52 years so far. Blessed to have been bedazzled by them as a child, seen them many times in my teens and finally understood the messages in later years. Simply the greatest. So very grateful for Neil and it is so very hard to believe the King is gone. Long live the King! RIP.
I saw him 10 times live. Rush has always been my favorite. He was my favorite member. I am just lost that he is gone. Normally when a celebrity death occurs, im like thats a bummer. But when Neil passed, i feel like my inspiration has gone. Rip my inspiration. You will be missed.
Hang in there Matt. I'm shattered too. But we will always have Neil here to inspire us...
What a perfect sendoff...i cannot remember seeing him speak so much..lol and he was su c a thoughtfull speaker. Im going to miss his idiosyncratic fun.
Allow me to join in the sorrows of the passing of this great man. Ive shed tears about 6 times but im fairly certain neil would only want a brief display of grief and for us to move on. I'm sure geddy and alex knew about his illness yet they've been doing big things. Neil was immensely important but he wouldn't have wanted us to mourn him for long.
What an amazingly clever, intelligent and insightful man. He will be greatly missed.
We’ve lost a gentleman and a fantastic drummer. RIP Mr Peart. Condolences to your family and friends.
What a fitting tribute - I have tears streaming down my face and a hole in my heart. Thank you.
There are not very many percussionists in history that fans can point to so many instances in over 40 years of artistry and every one of them knows what is being talked about. From the smash of glass in YYZ to the melodic bells in Closer to the Heart and literally countless others. Rhythmic surprise upon surprise which never distracted from the whole, and yet would have never existed without him. Lyrics that conveyed wisdom, hope, fear, charity, love, loss, and wonder ... humor, satire, and even grief. Worlds real and imagined. Thank you Neil for sharing that part of you that you could share. May you find peace and feel the love that we all have for you. Prayers and blessings be upon his family, friends, and fans.
Epic tribute.....thank you
What a wonderful tribute!! Thank You so much for this post, and remembering a true musical genius!
R.I.P to the Professor of percussion science, Mr. Neil Peart.
I never thought that one man could actually have such a profound impact on the world, but Neil surely did.
You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten, your legacy will live on forever through the incredible music of RUSH!
So intelligent, such a wordsmith, and a major talent! He will be sorely missed! Tears as I write this.