DISGUSTING-It Took The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 14 YEARS to INDUCT This Band! | Professor Of Rock
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- Today it’s the origin story of one of rock’s best drummers and how a failed pilgrimage to England brought him face to face with destiny. Neil Peart struggled to make it for years. He even felt his audition for Rush was a disaster. Geddy Lee like him but Alex Lifeson originally didn’t think the mighty Neil was cool enough for the band. Neil went from being a high school dropout to one of rock’s finest and most cerebral lyricist. Today we break down the first song that the power trio wrote together as the classic lineup of Rush in the 70s, Fly By Night from the legendary album. How the three of them came together with this classic prog rock record to forge a new path and give the world new insight into what it means to be truly elite.
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So, it’s time to tell the tale of how a mere mortal became earth’s mightiest drummer… with the power of a thousand men and completed one of history’s definitive prog-rock bands, the triumphant trio of Rush. We will discussing the criminally shortchanged ‘Fly By Night’.
The story of ‘Fly By Night’ really begins and ends with the late great Neil Peart. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, his family later moved to nearby St. Catharines. There, Neil began taking drum lessons at age 13. Throughout his teens he played with a succession of local bands, honing his skills in basements, garages, church halls, high schools, and skating rinks. By the time he was 18, Neil was ready to chase his dream of rock and roll glory as a professional drummer… in England.
For Peart, England was a destination of mythic status. This was where Cream, the Yardbirds, and The Who were born and raised. It was where progressive rock bands like Yes, King Crimson, and Genesis wrote the prologue to the burgeoning genre.
So, in July 1971, Peart followed his muse across the Atlantic, leaving behind his small-town, Canadian life. Peart built a crate for his drums, packed up his record collection, and set off for England with $200 in his pocket. After arriving, he roomed with friend and fellow Canadian, Brad French, sleeping on his couch.
“Neil recalls, “I went to England … searching for fame and fortune… the first thing I did when I got over there was get auditions out of the back of Melody Maker and the other music papers.”
The only problem was, none of these auditions panned out. So hitting the pavement, he knocked the doors of record label only to be repeatedly turned away. No one was interested in this unknown Canadian import. Although Neil did manage to land a few gigs, he didn’t make enough to pay the bills. This led to a life of relative poverty and often, he went hungry.
At one point Peart did land a spot in a band called English Rose. However, he soon discovered his bandmates were essentially reprobates who stole their gear and had a penchant for getting into trouble. And to make matters worse, they weren’t any good. The gigs dried up and so did Peart’s cashflow. 
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Poll: Who is your pick for the greatest lyricist in rock history? You can add honorable mentions fi you like.
Paul McCartney.
It would have to be Lennon/McCartney can’t say no more
Bernie Taupin. Genius the way he called Mark Chapman an insect
Fish of Marillion absolute poet
Robert Plant
Jim Croce deserves a mention.
Lennon/McCartney, Jagger/Richards, Dylan (in no particular order)
Neil Peart
Stuart Adamson
Phil Lynott
Geezer Butler
Fish
Alex Lifeson's "speech" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is legendary.
It was so refreshing to hear somebody finally say out loud what we all have been thinking.
It would have been quite a different legacy if Alex was the one who took over the lyrics duty instead of The Prof 😅
@@robgrossi2368 blah, blah, bluh, blah ...blahdidy blah, blah, bleh, bleh, blah! ...😁😁😁😁
@@deanhinther2206 Initially I was taken aback by Alex's "speech"!!!! But after a while it dawned on me....what he was Really saying is.. "Shove it up your Ass, Jan!!!" 😁😁😁😁😁
@@spuds6423 Blah blah Blahblah Blahblah! 🎄
I love the reaction when Jann Wenner reads out the inductees in 2013. He says, "and from Toronto--" and the audience explodes in applause. It's especially beautiful given how Wenner fought against Rush's induction for years.
JANN WENNER JUST AS OVER RATED AS HIS MAGAZINE
@@jhamgp59 EFF Jann WENNER!
@@jhamgp59- Exactly! I wouldn’t use it to line a bird cage, lest I dumb down the bird.
I will never get over this man’s passing. Was my absolute life from 14 years of age till now.
In Neils own words, “I never wanted to be famous, I just wanted to be good”. He was so driven to reach a musical pinnacle so that he could adequately express the emotion of the song.
The Professor was and still is a Legend with his playing and lyrics. Anyone with half a brain knows the Rock N Roll Woke Hall of Fame knows that admittance is determined by biased libturds!
He was what made Rush Rush.
@@johnwebb167 c’mon, don’t shove your political terms at us. I watch channels like the Professor of Rock to get away from political bullshit. As I suspect many here do.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 it’s a concerted effort. Rush also would not be Rush if you removed Geddy or Alex from the equation.
There was Neil Peart, and then there was Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, both major contributors to Rush, who were the other half!
As a drummer who holds Rush at the top of my list of the greatest rock bands of all time, I just gotta say: The fact that Neil was forcing himself to learn traditional grip for drums (a. la. Buddy Rich style) so late in his career just proved one special thing to me. Neil had no hubris and was eternally a student yearning to always expand and perfect his craft. The best drummer in the best rock band. We love you, Neil.
Totally agree.
That always amazed me about him...how he sought to change his drumming style late in his career. As you said there, he was humble.
The main reason Neil took lessons to learn a traditional grip was because of painful arthritis that was made worse by decades of playing drums with improper technique.
1000%
Buddy Rich Gene Krupa Jeff Porcaro Neil Pearl and John Bonham are my all time fav drummers
As a Canadian I’m embarrassed to say I never seen Rush till what I didn’t know at the time would be their last tour. Seen them in Vancouver with my oldest friend Perry who was the quintessential Rush fan. Unfortunately Neil and Perry passed away the same year. Thank you Rush for the memories.
So sad. 😞
@Wood Barber that choked me up. 🥀
You saw them live, that is a blessing. And you had that experience with your buddy Perry, who clearly loved taking a Rush rookie to his first concert with them.
You got to see them. That is something special no matter when you did.
I was fortunate to see them over ten times. At least you got to see them, because in my opinion as great as they were on the album, they were ten times better live. But I have a question about your friend: Who passed first? I am assuming it was Neil because it was in January. I am still grieving Neil's death. Even though I never met him, I felt like he was a dear friend. It was a horrible experience hearing that my hero passed away and I can't even imagine how I would recover if I was sick.
"As the years went by, we drifted apart
When I heard that he was gone
I felt a shadow cross my heart"
14 yrs old, playing pool and drinking beers in my parents basement. My buddy pulls out the just released RUSH Fly By Night album and I became a life long fan from that point forward. The first Rush song I heard was a year or so before on WMMS in Cleveland Ohio -- Working Man! That station was pivotal in Rush breaking across the border to the US and the tour began just in time for Neil Peart to take over the drum kit & lyrics moving forward. I was so proud when they were inducted into the hall only a few years before Neil's untimely passing .. bitter sweet for sure.
What more can you say about Neil Peart? His musical accomplishments speak for themselves, but his life story, especially and the personal tragedy he endured with the death of his wife and daughter in short succession are the most inspiring. To recover from this staggering loss, he rode his motorcycle all over North America for a year and a half, hoping to regain the meaning in his life. He chronicled his healing journey in a remarkable book called “Ghost Rider”, a must-read for any Peart fan. He’s so sadly missed. Thanks for highlighting Neil and Rush today, Adam!
I have his journals. He's an amazing person outside of a genius drummer.
He was such a kind and candid man.
I ran into Mr. Peart in Moab, UT. We stopped at a Mexican restaurant after dirt biking for some lunch. As we walked in we noticed a BMW parked in front. Once inside and seated we ordered and then I scanned the room looking for the rider and immediately recognized him. Didn’t want to bother him but I seriously was star struck. I mean seriously IMO the greatest drummer in history not to mention a fantastic writer. He left a few min.s before us but as we walked out he was sitting on his bike near my truck looking at my son and my bike in the bed. As we walked up he asked how I liked my Husky, I had a Husqvarna 510. We chatted a min about the bike and I finally said I’m a huge fan and I love your work. He said thank you and I said hope you have safe travels he said you as well and he was off. RIP Mr.Peart
@@cnph7067 Cool story! Thx.
@@robster7316 The coolest thing was I seriously didn’t want to bother him then to walk outside and have him initiate a conversation…it was an amazing day
Thank You professor...both of you. Neil Peart, you saved my life, by what you went through, you will forever be in my heart
I haven't seen you on here in a while. Hope you're well.
"The Pass" is an underrated classic.
I feel privileged to have been alive during the reign of Rush and the Professor! Never been a band like Rush and I'm quite certain there never will be another!
Did you get an message saying you had won a prize?
@@shuntguy Nope.
I'm 24, and Rush has been my favorite band for practically my whole life. When I was 11, my uncle gave me the Fly By Night CD, and I had a dingy cd player with crappy headphones and I was so hooked... I went on RUclips and just listened to everything made by Rush, I now have a 10k dollar rush collection with signed albums, shirts and posters. Original records from the 70s and 80s... you could say I'm a super fan.
I’m 16 and really admire the sheer talent of Rush.
Cool. Thanks for sharing. I'm 62. Saw them in 1975 when I was 15 during the Fly By Night Tour, They co- headlined with Nazareth.
Not only the greatest trio, the greatest band. Full stop. God bless the professor. RIP
Never liked their album "Fly By Night" and never bought it but owned their debut "Rush" album, "A Farewell To Kings", "2112", "Hemispheres", Permanent Waves", "Moving Pictures" "Signals", and "Grace Under Pressure". 😜
Sorry, The Mighty Zep, and Bonzo was the greatest drummer.
Uh, no
@@johneasler9967 Uh, yea.
Like all other bands, Rush relied on the chorus lines to make a full song. Some call it "hook and something' I don't remember the term. Zeppelin never relied on that, they just played pure music.
I still cannot get over that their brilliant song "Subdivisions" didn't even crack the Billboard Hot 100.
I can't get over the fact that half their singles didn't hit the top 10! Ha ha
I was able to see them starting in 78 with Hemispheres and I was sold for life of the importance of this band. I was only 13- their music had depth along with the amazing instrumentation. Just love them. Saw the Signals tour that was also an amazing show, loved the entire album!
Unfortunately with Rush, you either loved them or hated them. Majority hated them...
I guess I'm in the minority. I've never liked "Subdivisions" and I can't understand why so many ppl like that song. Just my opinion. I'm sure I like songs that others don't. (Superconductor and Distant Early Warning, for example)
It made the rock top 40 back in the 80s but it really wasn't one of their better songs
There will never be a lyricist and drummer like Neil. Truly a once in a lifetime musician, as for all of Rush. Rest in Peace
Phil Collins??
I agree 10000%
Love PHIL! but no..
@@GIBBO4182 Collins isn`t even close at drumming or lyrics to Neil.
@@billyray8062 he’s won an Oscar for his song writing, when people actually cared about them. I agree on the drumming…but I was was just asking the question
Edit: look at the number of albums sold as well…as part of genesis then solo, Collins has millions more
RUSH’s music was an experience I’ll never forget, I was 11 years old and I heard it at a friends house, his older brother bought 2112 and played it (loud of course) I stopped in my tracks, standing there amazed, I was in awe! That set the standard for me for music. Later I realized that the bands I was drawn to had great drummers. And yes the RnR Hall of Fame finally did the right thing in admitting Rush but for the fans who enjoyed their music it was never about recognition but about the hours of transcendence listening to their music.
Greatest trio. Dominant band, amazing musicians, best fans that know they are in a special group - cult-like. One superb guitarist that is overlooked way too much.
Neil Peart never felt comfortable accepting the accolades and attention due to his drumming talent. For him, he was a continuous student of the instrument, even studying different genres of music to add to his repertoire. He was also an avid reader and a person who spent a great deal of time reflecting on life. His drumming alone, without any other instruments, had the great magic of conveying deep feelings. His passing was a real surprise (since Neal wouldn't have wanted any sort of pity while sick). He left a huge space that won't likely ever be filled in music and certainly within RUSH.
So well said!
Neil would say "I don't want to be famous, I want to be good" Mission accomplished.
My mom played the drums in high school marching band, and still Neil Peart could rise above all those drummers.
If I never knew Neil was the drummer, I'd still wonder: "Who wrote those lyrics?" Probably my favorite songwriter.
All world class musicians. For three guys to make such a big sound in my opinion is unmatched in rock music. And you are right, for it to take the Hall of Fame soo long to induct them truly is blasphemous. Especially when you consider some of the others who were being inducted while Rush sat on the sidelines. Frankly it was disgusting.
And it continues to this day. I tried to watch the induction this year and couldn’t stand it. I truly got upset just thinking about how many great artists have been shafted by the HOF
Yep. A band of three virtuosos was gonna go somewhere....
The whole thing is a sham anyways. Go watch Steve Miller's rant about it.
Like ' Cher Bono ' ??
Ever hear of a group called Cream?
Nothing can be cooler that having the Professor of Rock talking about “The Professor”. I love all episodes, but this one was a delight from second 1.
Been a huge Rush fan since about the release of Fly By Night. They were an institution here in Canada. Then to see the world embrace our incredible band, filled us all with a great sense of pride. A pride that grew stronger as they quickly became one of the most esteemed and loved bands in the world. I still remember watching the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. I got goosebumps when they were announced and the audience went absolutely nuts. The greatest...the greatest
The first time I heard Rush was in of all things my 8th grade English class when we were reading science fiction in 1977. A fellow student brought in the album 2112 as an example of science fiction. I was hooked from the beginning. RIP Neil.
That’s awesome!
I love that!
Neil Peart's lyrics hit so close to home for me I found them difficult to digest. He spoke to part of me I wasn't ready to accept. Now I recognize him as one of the few who knew me before I knew myself
He was such a gifted lyricist.
I would say he hit closer to the heart...
That was a beautiful statement.
That's a heavy statement.
I was always touched by the song "Limelight." That was intensified when I found out that Neil was writing about his own ambivalence about fame and the "automatic friendship" that many fans expected of him and Alex and Geddy. (Alex and Geddy were okay with that, but Neil couldn't handle it.)
As a lifelong fan it's great to finally see the love that the boys are now getting. Their challenging, complex ideas and matching music set them apart from most of the rest - and certainly kept them from popularity. But there was no denying their passion and tenacity. Having seen them live dozens of times, each release marked a phase in my own life, culminating in sharing their last tour with my son when he was old enough.
Neil's passing hit me harder than that of any celebrity or artist I didn't personally know. His impact on mine and so many other lives cannot be measured.
I discovered Rush when I found out of his passing, and I grieved along with the fans.
I am right there with you.
I first saw them in 1984. It was the first show I ever saw with an audio visual show running on a screen behind the band coordinated with the music. Peart truly was the magical puzzle piece that made Rush into what it was. He was perfection, but the tragedy he lived through with the loss of his Daughter and Wife, his subsequent recovery then illness and death were themselves an epic journey that only the man himself could take.
He went through so much and I felt deeply for him.
I'm a fellow Canadian and boy did we have such an amazing gifted genius as both lyricist and drummer as Neil Peart and with his talent he made Rush the amazing band with Geddy Lee and Alex lifeson became the band of brothers that have become a musical institution
AMEN!
Such a LEGEND.
I live not far from Neil’s hometown, and I saw Rush play at a local high school.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I got into rush at a very young age and power windows was my first ever Rush album I ever owned and the opening chords of big money got me hooked been a fan ever since
@@Sherwoody that's such an awesome story thanks for sharing
Love this band and Peart dying was one of the most soul crushing moments I can remember. I was in a Rush tribute band for years so this band is part of the fiber of my being. Thank you for this video, very well done.
Spot on with everything you said Professor of Rock.
I know a lot of people say this, but Rush (and Neils lyrics) literally saved my life. The song "Time Stand Still" pulled me out of a deep dark place. It told me that I needed to stop and take a look at my life (as young as I was at that time), to live day to day for a while, and to rest & reflect before I started off again pursuing my career and dreams.
All 3 members of Rush have influenced multiple generations of musicians and fans alike. They have left a legacy of music that will continue on for a very long time.
What an inspiring story of determination.
It would have been easy to stay a parts manager but he chased his dream all the way to becoming the best drummer of all time. (In my humble opinion)
I haven't missed very many of your segments Adam, and this is my favorite.
Bravo Adam!!
Really? Thank you!
@@ProfessorofRock
Hope your holidays are top shelf Adam.
Neil set the standard for rock lyricists (and drummers, obviously), and I always loved his mantra: "What's the most excellent thing I can do today?" The great thing about being born in the '60s and '70s and following a band with the enduring qualities of Rush, is that we got a chance to grow up with them and evolve with them. And Neil's lyrics have always reached me in whatever milestones I'm hitting in life, whether it's going for a run or overcoming an obstacle (Marathon), visiting a bustling metropolitan place like New York or London (The Camera Eye), losing somebody (Afterimage) or having my first kid (Time Stand Still). And then there are the fantastic places he took us to (Xanadu, Willowdale etc). The greatest band ever, for so many reasons. Thanks, Dave
It's very true.
@@ProfessorofRock From "A spirit with a vision is a dream with a mission" to "Better beer", his lyrics were insightful and hit on everything! 🙂
Love this comment
There will NEVER be another band like Rush. Ever.
Marathon is a great song to work out to!!!! So underrated!!!
I was 8 years old in 1975. I first heard Rush during a sleep over at my best friends house. My friend asked if i wanted to hear the coolest thing ever. He then pulled out a record with a big blue owl on it. The first song he played was "By-Tor and the Snow Dog ". I was absolutely blown away , and hooked on Rush. To this day Fly by night is my favorite album , and By-Tor and the Snow Dog is my favorite Rush song , not to mention Rush being my favorite band ever since. Thanks to my best friend Tim Towns for turning me onto the greatest band in galaxy.
Thank you professor for the fresh insights into the start of Peart era of Rush. He was always called the new guy, right to the end! I love how you go into real detail and clearly love Rush, as I and so many others do. We can't think back to Neil's time in London UK without mentioning - and loving - Circumstances from the later album Hemispheres. Unbelievably good, and one of my very favourite Rush songs. From Fly by night, the title track is not among my favourites, but Anthem and In the End are. Professor, you have really made my day and probably my whole week with this video. A very Merry Christmas from Exeter, UK!
There are a lot of great drummers and great lyricists in the history of music but Neil was an anomaly. No one comes close to his level of genius at both and yet he was so down-to-earth and humble. His untimely passing has left a huge void in music and life. RIP Mr. Peart.
Thanks so much for this episode! I know you can't cover everything, but I do want to note one thing. One of the three songs on the album that weren't discussed (unless I missed it), Beneath, Between & Behind, is a must-listen for anyone not familiar with Rush. It's just bananas to think that was one of his first attempts at writing lyrics. To me, that song holds up lyrically against anything he wrote later, and that's saying something! Crushing that we'll never get another song from him, but so fortunate that he left us with so much. Thanks again PoR!
Excellent job presenting this incredible story! Extremely thorough. I am very good friends with Donna Halper - know you know who she is. To me her story on her influence and what it did for the band is is what rock & roll, progressive or not, is all about. Talent, hard work, dedication to the fan base that’s what Rush brought every single time to every gig and recording session - they defied the odds and I am proud to say they are my favorite band of all time. Great video!
Drum God. Up until his death, he was generally listed below Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Keith Moon in the list of greatest rock drummers. What did they have in common? They had all passed on. You can’t fight a ghost, it’ss impossible to challenge them. Maybe now, after death, Neil Peart will finally take his place as one of the best rock drummers ever, certainly in the top three.
Those are great drummers, for sure. Legends among legends. But I’ve known for a long time now, Neil surpassed them a long time ago! But… I’ve a feeling Rush fans have always known this.
I'd love to see a video on Subdivisions if you haven't already. That song really spoke to so many of us outsider Rush fans.
Thank you so much for that. A friend of mine and I have started a RUclips channel (Virgin Rock) and I intend to show her this video. Rush, IMO is the greatest band that ever took the stage, for many of the reasons you talk about. I have played in a number of Rush Tribute bands (I am a drummer) and have played in my own progressive metal band where I was chief lyricist. Not enough positive comments can be said about Rush. I was fortunate to meet Neil prior to his death, what a lovely human, which HAS to count for something, Geddy and Alex were the same! Thanks you again, I love you show and I am so giddy when you talk about Rush!! Best Album - Moving PIctures, Best Song - The Pass (tough one!).
My favorite band and now my 14 year old son’s favorite band! Well done as always Professor breaking down the history of these brilliant musicians and most especially the Professor on the drum kit.
My 45 year old son absolutely loved RUSH! I saved the album of RUSH, and recently gave it to him…bought him a Neil Peart shirt….my son is a talented drummer, and studied with the musical director from a dinner theater, who had studied at Butler University….my son started wanting drum lessons at five….we started his training at junior high age, and he became a top notch drummer, and he got into Indiana University School of Music with his drums….just seeing this video brought back great memories of RUSH! Just a proud mama! Let me add his love of music kept him out of trouble as a teen…he was busy studying his drums! Music was the key to happiness his teen years. He now plays for his church! 😊
I believe music is the key to life! It has been my go-to in every part of my 67 years. 🎶 🎵
Amazing how your son was so inspired by Neil Peart!
They were incredible. I found them around 1977. So different, so complex. You couldn’t believe 3 people could do that. Saw them in concert 5 or 6 times. Every time it got better. The most inventive and powerful band I’ve ever seen live. Mr Peart had some tragic times around the late 90’s early 2000’s. You could easily do a episode about that, and how he went on a long journey on his motorcycle, and eventually found happiness again. Also he enjoyed being in the band with Alex and Geddy, but he was quite uncomfortable at meet and greets with the fans. A lot of fans were just over exuberant, I guess, to meet him and he stopped doing those eventually. He loved the fans, I believe, but found the whole rock star adoration for “The Professor “ a bit much I think. Most fans of other bands might have been turned off by that. Rush fans seemed to understand for the most part. Later in the 2000’s as concert ticket prices went up for all acts I never complained about Rush prices. I knew the show would be fantastic, and I was getting a true bargain at every show.
Another awesome video by the Professor! I just finished making a list of 50 awesome Rush songs and will start making my 5-a-piece videos for my channel (and then cut up into songs for TikTok) soon. My channel is in Spanish so I love that I’ve gotten a few people here in RUclips inspired by them and luckily on TikTok it’s taken off a bit more! Your videos are part of the inspiration to continue making my own talking about songs from artists that I love, such as Rush. Thank you very much!
I was so blessed to be at the long overdue HOF induction.... saw every tour from 1982 to the last show at the Forum. Amazing !!! Thank you @Professor of Rock for this video of the Professor :)
I simply cannot imagine a life without Rush’s music.
During the angst of youth, finding and losing at love, my geek stage, and establishing a career, their Muzak has propelled me along, exciting, comforting and inspiring me. Who could ask for more? They were so tight!! That base line, lead guitar and Neil’s snare were always perfectly in synch! Incredible!
Thanks for the info! I never knew about the fantasy aspect! It’s no wonder I fell in love with the music! (You forgot to mention the great Rush movie, Fanboys)! Thanks again!
It would be a dull life without this INCREDIBLE band.
Not a single filler on their catalog. One of the coolest bands of all time.
It's been said many times before; but, "Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer."
What a great Christmas gift for us Adam. Thanks sooo much. Can;t get enough RUSH
There is probably not a day, certainly not a week that goes by that I don't recall or see and think about a Neil lyric from a Rush song. They wrote songs that a person can grow with. Some had more obvious meanings but as Neil got more personal and concise in his writing into the 80s and beyond, Rush became a band that not only could you rock to but you could also glean understanding and insight into the human condition. Thanks for this look into Fly By Night. I learned a lot and love that you have been doing more Rush in the past year or so!
I don’t know how you keep putting out such high-quality content, but thank you!
My favorite Rush song he penned is Subdivisions. It resonated hard with me as a kid who felt all the emptiness and angst of suburbia. Poetry.
I was in a RUSH tribute band in college. It wasn't what we started out to do, but when we played an unrehearsed Spirit of Radio at our second gig, our audience lost their freakin minds and the die was cast. We did this from 86 to 88, so that you get an idea of what we played (there were three exceptions: A) We were asked NOT to play Fly By Night as we had proved we could kill our audience with the 2112 album and so on. B) We never played Limelight out of fear that we might screw up. and C) We never played Tom Sawyer because I just couldn't replicate the greatness of Neil on the drums for that song.). We were either the only band to play our venues, or the headliner, taking home a minimum of 3k per performance as we had an extremely loyal following of 600 that bought tickets the minute they went on sale (our largest audience was 1,000) and back then clubs sold food AND drinks and our audience always arrived hungry-for food and music.
There is really something truly magical about Fly by Night. I can’t quite put my finger on it. The feeling that I equate to hearing the song is having something warm to comfort you on a cold Canadian winters night. The song is absolute musical perfection.
Away from here! Goodbye, my dear!
Rush, Yes, Emerson Lake Palmer, Genesis, Alan Parsons, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd - This was the music collection of my best friend's older brother and we broke into it without permission every time he was gone. After school music sessions. Great memories.
Awesome bands.
Rockin’ taste!
@@ProfessorofRock Thank you for mentioning King Crimson as prog pioneers. They're often overlooked but "In The Court of the Crimson king" (1969) was the main influence on the more commercially successful progers that followed. There really was nothing like it at the time.
@@ProfessorofRock John Bonham the greatest drummer with less pieces . Neil Peart the greatest drummer with more pieces . Pieces is the size of the drum kit . Just my two cents ....
Neil spoke to us ALL through his rhythms and his prose. RIP Perfesser 😢😥😢😢😢 You are sorely missed.
In the summer of 76 (I was 12yo) a friend of mine named Frank, who lived a few houses from me, called me to see if I wanted to smoke a joint and hear this new band called Rush. We burned one and he put on 2112. Everything changed for me but I did not know it yet. That fall I started 7th grade and I met Vic who was a major Rush fan and had all of their albums. Over the next couple of years Vic and I decided to start a band... but we had to learn how to play first. Vic got a guitar and I picked up a bass. We had a blast making noise in my garage as we learned how to play. Then came March of 80... Rush was finely coming to our home town on their permanent waves tour, and Vic and I went to the show... they were fucking amazing.
Vic moved out of state a couple of years after that and I moved from there in 90 so I haven't seen them in forever, but I still listen to Rush and over the next 25 years I was a working bass player. It's amazing how something as simple as a phone call can change your life. RIP Neil, you are missed.
Well done, Professor! What I find bewildering is that Geddy is not a fan of this album now. He ranked it as their worst album of the 70's when he was on That Metal Show. I don't get it. This album is one of their masterpieces. A band is lucky to have one masterpiece in their catalog. This band has multiple.
Dave & Taylors induction speech earned them a lifelong fan in me! RIP Neil! RIP Taylor!
Beato has a "what makes this song great" for Xanadu. That song took Rush from my favorite band to an obsession. That was solidified by Neal's epic clinic on every track of Moving Pictures. There would be no Prog Rock without them. Alex' guitar mastery on "all the world's a stage" (soliloquy), and his epic playing on "exit stage left" (la villa strangiato) are unmatched, and un-coverable. They are, all three, unmatched in virtuosity. Neal lives on frequently in my house.
I've always found Neil's lyrics to be my favourite. Neil is so far the only musician in which I shed tears when I learned of their passing.
Those opening chords of Fly by Night take me back.. As a Canadian, I am so proud of Rush. Neil is sadly missed.
I am a guitar fanatic and mediocre player but I saw Rush on their final tour with my drummer son and it’s a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life ❤️. It was the best show I have ever seen: lighting, staging, musicianship, song catalog. It was top notch from beginning to end. My son contributed to the Glioblastoma cause after Neil passed away. He did it in both our names so we each have a print of Neil that I framed and put it together with our ticket stubs from that concert.
I can’t explain how much music means to me without sharing this. The Pass is one of two songs that kept me from giving up on life. People who overlook the power of music often forget that songs against suicide or depression keep some of us alive. For me, it was The Pass by Rush and Troubled Child by Journey. I owe those two bands a debt I can’t repay. For the rest of you reading this, 988 is a suicide helpline. Reach out. God bless.
Merry Christmas POR! Always excited and grateful when you cover my favorite band of all time. Neil is the greatest rock drummer of all time and my favorite lyricist. He influenced me to be a writer and a better person.
Geddy, Neil and Alex have healed so many mistreated minds with their music. That is many ways bigger than life, more important than just sounds and words. Thank you, I'm so proud to be a member of Rush-family ❤️
Neil was not only one of the greatest drummers of all time but a great lyricist!! Yes, Rush was and always will be the greatest trio ever!!
Rock on!
@@ProfessorofRock Merry Christmas Adam!!
Such an amazing guy and band.
I will never forget the 11 times I saw Rush. I have memories of each show and will never forget the music and fans. Truly a magical experience. Neil is deeply missed and much loved as the greatest drummer of all time. 😢
This fascinating and humble beginning makes Neil's phenomenal drum skills that much more amazing and so respected! Always loved Rush's unique style and song creation. " Fly by Night" being the finest example! ❤️
Fly By Night was the first piece I learned to play on guitar - purely by accident. I was practicing chord changes very early in my guitar practice and was playing random chords together, mostly out of complete naïveté. Then I hit upon a couple of chords that were familiar and Fly By Night came to mind. It was in 1980 and I had been a big rush fan since 2112 came out but Fly By Night was one of those tunes that was always stuck in my head. After that I put the album on and I had a recognizable version learned in an afternoon.
I saw Rush play in 1977 at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, for a whopping $6.00 (I still have part of that ticket)! Think Max Webster opened for them. Rush played so loud (I think the sound system couldn't take it). Incredible 3 piece band - undeniably, there just IS NOT another! Rush wouldn't be what they became without Neal, rest his soul. You could bring up each and every song of theirs for a review - there wouldn't be a negative thing to say. My favorite song of theirs is "Working Man". What a Powerhouse! I hope one day you'll be able to interview Geddy and Alex! A definite WOW, but I'd like to hear whats going on now in their lives. Thanks so much for this!
“Fly By Night” was the first Rush song I ever heard! Forty some years later it still thrills me whenever I hear that intro! IMHO, Rush is the greatest trio ever! I feel so blessed to have seen them live several times! Neil is definitely my favorite lyricist but there are others I love: Roger Waters, Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield, Bernie Taupin and Paul Simon. RIP Neil!
Absolutely they were the greatest trio. My favorite album, Hemispheres or 2112 can't quite decide. Favorite song, La Villa Strangiato, or the entire side 1 of 2112, can't decide. Or maybe Cygnus. What really amazed me was that as great as their studio work was, they pulled it off live, consistently.
Got to see them play at Maple leaf Gardens .Can't remember who opened for them .They were fantastic .Went to see them during moving pictures album .Red Rider opened up and believe or not they blew rush off the stage .Wasn't the trios fault .The sound crew screwed up .Tom Cochrane sounded fantastic the drummer an d keyboard was perfect .Something was off with Geddy and Alex's sound .Neil was spot on but symbals were out .Something smoked in key board, amplifiers or speakers.Camera and jib were right over our heads !
I have always had trouble picking one track that I love the most.
So I love their entire discography, but the ones I hit repeat on: Subdivisions; Roll The Bones; Tom Sawyer; The Trees; Fly By Night; Red Barchetta
Yeah, you're right!👍 My favorite song is " 2112" ... the complete album🎼.🎶🎵
Wow, thank you so much for this Professor of Rock, they used to call Neil the Professor before his drum solos back in the 70s you can actually hear that on the album All the World is a Stage. I saw Rush for the first time in March 1980 on the Permanent Waves tour and they opened with 2112. For some reason Rush was a band I listened to a lot in the Fall and Winter for me different seasons had different bands when I was young. Favorite Rush album well a lot, too many to have a favorite.
I can't tell you how proud I am of your excellent overview of the band that defined my youth.....I was in the trenches with my troops....they would play the Maple Leaf Gardens annual New Years Eve concert bowls (only half the venue) we wouldn't miss one.... every album seemed better than the one before...they were on a meteoric ride....Making us proud to be Canadians and Torontonians...
Each of them were virtuosos at their craft....Geddy often seen singing playing Bass and keyboards flawlessly All at once.
Love your pronunciation of St Catharines 😅 it adds to the mystique!!!!
My favourite song is a tie....Xanadu and The Spirit of Radio
Thanks Again!!!!!
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HA HA> I need to steal that!
It's all yours...😁
I wish I could give you this trophy through the screen 🏆
😢 I miss Neil Peart and this band everyday!!! 😭 This was your best video.
Excellent video, you, sir, are a credit to music history! Neil was the master and Rush changed my life. My favorite album was and still is Moving Pictures.
Thank you for the great video and THANK YOU for actually pronouncing Neil's name properly unlike so many who've claimed to love him (or inducted him) but still got his name wrong.
It took Rush 14 years to be inducted, 29 years after they became eligible Jethro Tull STILL waits.
Your Rush videos are, hands down, my favourites. They will ALWAYS get a like from me 👍
Edit: You forgot to add when Eric Forman gave Rush a shout-out on That 70s Show. They got stranded in Canada, and in an effort to be friendly with the Mounties holding them, Eric says, "I just wanna say.... I love Rush. FLY BY NIGHT!! 🤟"
Thanks for that!
I loved that scene too.
No you get out of Canada!
Professor of Rock.... this tribute to 'The Professor' brings tears to my eyes.
I remember the first time I heard RUSH was upon the release of 'Moving Pictures' and I was instantly a fan.
Great story!
Being a drummer myself I can really and truly appreciate what He brought to Rush.
I first saw the band back around 76-77 my hometown in Massachusetts had an old movie theater that was converted into a concert hall. Kinda up close performance seeing Rush there.
I’ve been a fan of the band from the beginning. I remember as a kid one of my earliest bands, we covered “Working Man” off the first Rush album…of course not a Neal Song, but a great song non the less. We actually used to run Working Man with Sweet Leaf by Sabbath.
Our singer sounded a lot like Geddy So we sounded like Rush doing Black Sabbath, Judas Priest etc… lol
Been a Rush fan since they played at our high school in the early ‘70s. Seen them multiple times, including ‘The Summer Gardens’ in Port Dover On, which I helped carry some equipment in, as they were short handed. Max Webster also played on the same card. Our paths crossed some years later when I repaired their tour bus in Kitchener On. I’m saddened that Neil had so much tragedy in his life. RIP Professor 😢
Max Webster and Triumph with Rush - yeah!
I'm fortunate to have seen Rush 10 times in my life and that we will have their amazing music forever. RIP, Professor - you will always be missed.
You just made my Christmas!!! Never knew my favorite drummers 1st show with Rush was in my hometown!! Thanks Professor. Always great unknown trivia.
This was the best episode you have ever done , so much rich and real content when it comes to the greatest band in the world!!! Hey all , only 7 rush shows all in Los Angeles!. I've been blessed...
Born the same year as the band Rush was formed, 1968, I never heard anything by them until I was in high school in the '80s, '82 being my freshman year. I had an older brother and sister who were in high school when I was in grade school in the '70s and I grew up on the music they listened to, bands like Kansas, Styx , Supertramp and others, but they were never into Rush.
So I never really heard Rush much because I grew up in a Christian home and we weren't allowed to listen to rock music in the home or the radio stations with rock on them. The only time I listen to my sisters and brothers music was when I was going on rides with them in my brothers 1968 Galaxie 500 with side pipes and it was metallic maroon, with an 8-track stereo. I loved that car and I loved the music they played when we were driving in it.
At that time I was also introduced to bands Van Halen and AC/DC through my childhood friends when I would go to their houses. So by high school I had kind of drifted away from bands like Kansas and Styx and with my friends we got into Hard Rock and heavy metal. And of course by this time Rush was into their synthesizer age and none of my friends liked that type of music, even though I heard a couple of their songs on the radio by then with the synthesizers like Subdivisions which spoke to me.
And of course about that time was when the first classic rock radio station started coming on the air living in Chicago we're listening to WLS and then I forget the name of the new classic rock station that started, but that was where I encountered Rush for the first time. Songs, like Fly by Night, Closer to the Heart, The Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions and Tom Sawyer were pretty much the only songs I heard on Chicago radio, and I loved them all. But to my friends they were the band for nerds, so due to peer pressure I never got into Rush any further at that time.
I sort of forgot about Rush until this past year. I am 54 now, and I rediscovered Rush through RUclips reaction videos this past spring, finally did a deep dive into their discography this past year through RUclips.
They have become my favorite band, especially after hearing their music that never got played on the radio back in the day. Hearing the album 2112 for the first time this past summer sealed the deal for me.
I already now own 14 of their 19 or 20 studio albums, including the cover album Feedback. Half on CD and my favorites on are the other half, all on 180-200g audiophile quality vinyl, that cost me hundreds, as well as the new $200 needle I upgraded my 70's Pioneer turntable with.
Close to a grand spent all together. I am just so happy I rediscovered them, even at my age and didn't miss out on who I believe to be not only the greatest drummer in history but I also feel that Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are the greatest guitar and bass players in history all in the greatest progressive rock band in history the amazing holy Trinity that puts out the sound of a band two or three times as large but with the virtuosity that no one else can touch.
WCFL
I first remember hearing 2112 in 76, I was super young and impressionable but what I recall was how amazing their music and lyrics are. The stories in the music are so well integrated with the melodic instrumentation. Each song is a journey, some are like movie soundtracks, like The Necromancer, 2112, Xanadu, Cygnus X-1 etc. that take you on adventure, they are not "just songs" but are Musical Experiences that have lasted my lifetime!
Neil is so incredible as a lyricist and drummer- there will never be another like him. I believe that he took Rush and made them a better group- A true force of nature to be reckon with! I was able to see them in almost every decade of their touring history- lastly with the Time Machine tour. Their music is amazing on recording but live, they really shine in their collective virtuosic abilities! Truly miss Neil, he overcame so much to continue his musical journey and he finsihed on top! I love the whole band, there will never be another like them
2112 is a masterpiece.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Part of what makes 2112 a Masterpiece is the acoustic guitar track on every single song in the 2112 suite. Shows how much of a guitar monster Alex Lifeson is! I consider him one the true masters
@@cozmicpfunk He’s very underrated and a serious guitar ace.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 One of my absolute favorites- Alex helped teach me guitar, well listening to the records did. "La Villa Strangiato"- still no one comes close :)
Adam, Thank you for your amazing videos, but specifically this one! Neil is without a doubt one of, if not THE Greatest drummer and lyricist of all time. I am a lover of music, pretty much all music, but Rush are far and away my favorite band. I loved your recounting of his early story and his trip to England. Fly by Night is a classic and one of their early best songs... it is hard to say one song is a favorite when thinking about Rush because their music, from early on all the way to their last album, is just amazing and it is such a journey. Limelight, Losing it, The Garden, and so many more songs are just amazing both musically and lyrically.
I have read/listened to all of Neil's books, as you might guess he was an amazing author as well. It gave me an even better understanding of him as a person that always wanted to improve and get better. He was never satisfied with just going through the motions. He kept learning about playing the drums, and never gave up trying to improve his already ethereal playing!
Your point of view on the RnR hof is spot on. Rush were long overdue to be enshrined and everyone knew it... chalk it up to those music snobs never truly appreciating the musical greatness of Rush. Dave and Taylor did an amazing job with their introduction for Rush when they finally got in... Thank you again for paying tribute to the Holy Trinity of Prog Rock!!
They played my high school in southern Ontario twice , once in1974 with Mr Rutsey and once in 1975 with Neil Peart. I was a budding drummer myself in 1975 and that night changed my life forever. I peeked through the little windows to the gymnasium access doors and realized this isn't the same guy on drums. His load in lasted a long time and the drum riser was unique in the fact that it had a molded floor to fit the stands so that none of them would move. It was a polished silver slingerland drum kit he was famous for on the early albums ( arguably the best sounding drums he ever played ) I told my buddies we were in for something tonight and we all showed up to watch this amazing group. They opened up what look like stacks of Crown DC300A amplifiers that went on forever and Geddy's base was so loud that one of the skylights fell from the ceiling. They played everything from Fly By Night as well as from RUSH and it struck me as magic from that moment on. We bought there albums atbthe concert and were talking about them all week. When 2112 finally was released in after Carress of Steel everyone was excited about it amd the first time listening fresh out of the wrapper , on my PL112D turntable with my KossPro4AA headphones, I was whisked away to a place in music that I knew i wanted to live in. Thank you for this excellent homage to the legend Neil Peart.
Fly By Night was a great album by 2112 the one that defined them to me. In El Paso, there was a station KPAS they would play the entire space opera side of this album uninterrupted. I also hear the done in album rock stations in Dallas and San Francisco.
When I finally got to meet Rush each member was cool 😎 to me and with me ! NP sat and talked to me for a while!
That is awesome!
What were they like?
I was extremely lucky to see Rush live six times. I’ve been a huge fan all my life, thanks to my older brother who was 20 years old when I was born. People say I’m not old enough to be a Rush fan. But man, am I ever a FAN!! The shows were so absolutely amazing. I was so overwhelmed every time, bursting with emotion. I was devastated when Neil passed away. I cried. RIP Professor. You were a man beyond this world. I was blessed to witness your genius, in person.
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I was one of the early Rush fans in the mid 70s. A friend lent me their first album on 8 track in the summer of 1974, I think. Whenever it was I was hooked! Then Fly By Night came out and just WHAT? How can these guys be so damn good? I drove around blasting that album out of my car windows for the next year and a half. I went through at least 3 8 tracks of Fly By Night. The first half of the 70s were the greatest time of my life. Hot music, hot cars, and hot girls with long hair and hip hugging jeans. ❤ Thanks again Professor!
Rush. A great band containing three great individuals. I love the musicianship as well as their lifelong friendships.
Rush , Styx, Queen , Asia, Journey, and Yes-
YES 🙌
RIP Neil Peart
All great bands.
Great video. Thought I was a Rush expert but you dug up nuggets I hadn't heard. The only thing that confused me was "I Love You Man". That was Limelight not Fly By Night. Loved the video!
Thanks for posting this. I started listening to RUSH when the first album was released some 48 yrs ago and this band has been my # 1 favorite and the sound track to my life. RIP Neil
But, OH what a moment! Alex's acceptance speech may have been the best award acceptance speech EVER. At least in my opinion.
Thank you for this great video! I've lost a lot of my heroes over the years. With the exception of my dad, Neil's death hit me harder than any of them. 19:16 yep, you get it. Neil was one of a kind.
I will never forget Christmas 1977. I got my first stereo and the album Fly by Night. I had been bugging my Dad for a year for a stereo and while he had little appreciation for my taste in music he got me one. Side note: my Dad was a lead guitarist who did session work with Jerry Lee Lewis, Chubby Checker, and Roy Clark. I was a 10 year old kid who thought disco was cool. He not only got me the stereo and Rush but introduced me to Yes, Genesis, and the really good music of the ages. Thanks Dad
There is something about 3 piece bands. In a trio there is no place for passengers. Everybody pulls their weight and more. It gives off a certain energy. Hearing a great 3 piece band play live and wondering how so much of an awesome racket can be made by just 3 guys is a fantastic experience. I've seen Rush in concert but some other amazing trios that I've also seen knock it out of the park are The Stray Cats, The Jam, Motorhead and Mahogany Rush (also from Canada btw.)
You always wonder: How did that mind blowing sound come from just 3 people?
Don't forget Triumph, another great trio from Toronto.
Indeed. I regret never having caught them in concert back in the day.