Lying in Silence there's even a weaving flow to his voice and speech; intertwining with French Canadian translation. Such finesse. His was certainly representational of the band as a whole, a true spokesman, songwriter, musician and professor! RIP Neil!
What a class act. The humility. Geddy stopping at the top of the stairs to let Neil precede him. Neil - the "new guy" - having the honor of speaking for the band. I never knew that Neil spoke French so fluently, but I'm not surprised, and shouldn't be. He left us too soon.
Guys he was a French Canadian 😂 R.I.P. Neil Peart you will be forever remembered as the inspiration to just about every drummer in music. I have had two heros in my life Pat Golden my father and Neil Peart. For their inspiration and work ethics. Their love to help anyone in need. Whether it be an offer of a hot meal to a homeless person or a hand fixing a car. To always pay it forward .
Absolutely... The humility. You hit the nail on the head with that one. Anyone notice during that speech that he gave equal credit to Geddy and Alex? Or how about before that happened him saying there must be a mistake for the award. Neil was once quoted as saying "I wasn't talented... but I was relentless". Wasn't talented?!?!? If that were for a minute true, then where exactly does that leave the other 99.99% of drummers in the world? Truth be told... If I were a monk who was seeking the ultimate lesson in humility, I'd need look no further than Neil Peart's opinion of himself. Want to know the real reason both Geddy and Alex yielded to Neil when they appeared on stage... because they both acknowledged without hesitation what EVERYONE already knew - and that's that if you are going to give credit to Rush for songwriting/lyrics then despite the voice of humility telling you the credit should be equally distributed that there is only one man that should be taking center stage. Worthy? Neil Peart... world class drummer and lyricist (without question) but above and beyond that he was an exceptional and ultra-humble human being...
Neil Peart spent alot of time in St. Catharines Ontario, Canada in his younger days he went to high school here. Lakeside Park is in St.Catharines , a park overlooking Lake Ontario we always liked to party there when I was younger The song by rush , Lakeside Park has always played a part of this area It was just announced by our city council to pay tribute to Neil Peart they are naming one of the pavilions where people go to there in his name and possibly a statute of him. Lakeside Park Willows in the breeze Lakeside Park so many memories Thanks NEIL 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍
Neil was so much more than just the greatest drummer who ever lived, he was a Poet, philosopher, lyricist, Author and a man on the move. His greatness will never be truly known. Generations from now he will be revered as the benchmark of what all men should live up to. RIP Neil, you are with Selena and Jackie now for eternity.
Pils that was well said. Your'e absolutely right Neil was always more than a great drummer, so much more. Thankfully there's a lot of videos on youtube of Neil doing interviews and drumming.
As a Québécois, I'm deeply honored and flattered that Neil took the time to speak in french. RIP Neil, you were a true gentleman and one hell of a great drummer and percussionist and song writer. Tu me manques déjà mon ami.
I actually have to agree. I get Cream was amazing in their own right... and the Jimi Hendrix Experience was obviously amazing. ZZTOP is also a fantastic trio as are The Police. I love them all but the truth is RUSH was a trio playing music at a PhD level. So complex. Hemisphere's is unmatched. Geddy said that album was the most difficult to make. I saw them twice once in 83' and 85' I'm so fortunate to have done so.. Great Great band RIP Neil
MIstre Neils Perth is from Pers AUstrailias. He os nto Canadian by birth He is a immigrant to Canda and then moved to COlorado typo hang out with Eric Brandt.
Everybody keeps talking about Neil Peart's loss in terms of the drummer and the lyricist he has been, undoubtedly a true and humble master, but to me what hurts the most about his loss is how he didn't get a chance to enjoy his second family. He retired and then boom unavoidable tragedy struck him again...A truly iconic figure that shall be remembered forever. No one will ever write lyrics like him, no one will ever approach the craft of drumming like he did. Thank you Neil Peart for everything. Farewell to The Professor.
I believe that we all have one or more purposes in life, and when we have completed our purposes, God takes us back. Neil was probably one of those God wanted back as soon as possible.
@@cygnustsp well I sure hope one day that you are proven wrong. I will still live my life and love and give all I can to all that need... Even Neil said in interviews that the way churches and other organizations weren't acting Christ like so obviously as he grew older there were writings that he considered to be correct and very much believable. God doesn't control what we do or what happens to us. We are given choice. Things don't happen for reason that happen by our choices. Our bodies created cells everyday some of those cell are left without certain parts. I call them restarted cells. Our bodies don't fight these cells because they are you and your DNA These cells begin their journey through our bodies and as time goes on they reproduce just as normal cells. And as I said your body doesn't destroy them because they are you They park themselves and as time goes on they reproduce enough to create tumors and other sickness. This is something that could be eraticated at least I believe so. Yet there is way to much money being made to eliminate this from the pockets of big business. I am sorry if you blame God but you should blame man. For having to ability and not allowing the cure for such an awful illness to overtake such brilliant people like Neil Peart.
I love how Neil was always "the quiet one", never did meet and greets, and wasn't the social soldier that Geddy and Alex were. But when it came down to brass tacks and when it really mattered, they always enlisted Neil to deliver the message and put it all into words, in the most perfect and deliberate way. Neil Peart was a "one of a kind" individual with all his talent and lyrical prowess. He will never be forgotten. Long live RUSH and The Professor!! :)
My condolences to Neil Peart’s family, friends, and the entire RUSH family! May you all find peace and comfort knowing you are not alone in your sadness! Canada and the Rock & Roll World has lost the greatest percussionist and lyricist of all time (in my opinion). I am truly blessed to have had the chance to see RUSH live in concert a couple of times. Each time my mind was blown away and left in awe at watching this trio of master musicians wave their magic wand with Neil playing those mystic rhythms on his drum kit. R.I.P. Mr. Neil Peart (Professor).
The loss of Neil is truly a devastating one. He was more than just the greatest drummer, he was a talented writer & an amazing man. The entire world has experienced quite a loss... Rest in peace Neil Peart (1952-2020) I will miss you always... 🙏🏻
The world's greatest drummer is now in rock n roll heaven. Thanks for 19 studio albums (14 platinum & 5 gold) of incredible music. Rush toured the world for 40 years of concerts...I got to see 57 incredible shows, all unforgettable. RIP Neil.....thanks for creating some of the most incredible lyrics ever.... Farewell to a King
Rare has there been a band whose member truly loved each other as this one has. Band's become business and you don't always like those you work with or for. Rush is one of those rare bands. Genesis possibly being the other. One of the many things that made Rush so unique was their interplay with each other. They're genuine love for each and their protecting each other. Even at the end. Shielding their own to preserve their dignity and privacy. How bittersweet a moment like this is. As a "hardcore" fan of Rush but an unknown to them, I've always appreciated my relationship with the band as it was. I was the fan buying the records and concert tickets. And they produced the songs that would help shape my life, my drumming and whatever talent in writing I've been (occasionally) told I have. I never wanted to meet them as I always felt one of us would be disappointed. But I've always been proud to have been a fan. Because they are the band I felt was the gold standard. Not just in writing, but in how they presented themselves. How they behaved. No rehabs stints. No domestic violence or embarrassing moments that make you go "Really???" No reality television shows or endless 'Farewell's. Maybe it's a Canadian thing. Or maybe it's just a human thing. But how lucky are we to have been alive while they were. To see them as they were. Generations from now, when we are all dead and buried, there will be new Rush fans discovering them saying "Man, I wish I was around when they were". And we were. I'm also thinking about how cruel the twists of life can take and how evil life can seem. Neil never had the opportunity to see either of his daughter's grow up into the strong, proud and productive women that I am positive they would have and will be. While I consider myself an Agnostic on a good day, I can only hope that Neil has reunited with his lost daughter and will somehow along with her look down on his surviving daughter and guide, steer and continue to influence her and her development. From a still very saddened but very proud fan since 1982, thank you and godspeed to whatever lies ahead.
@@kpax2066 So true about them protecting each other like brothers. I wasn't really surprised that there were 3 days between his passing and the announcement or of the secrecy of his diagnosis. He was a private person and he was protected and respected as he deserved to be. They were never tabloid fodder because they weren't that kind of celebrity and that's just one of the multitude of things we love about them.
Thank You Steve Drums for putting into words what I cannot. A fan since Hemispheres (can't believe they played my old highs cool in Cobourg ON.) Rush has been an integral part of my life all these years. Subdivisions is the sound track of my early adult life and Signals brings back that "Fawn eyed girl with sun brown legs " that I still hold in my heart. So many cherished memories of concerts and waiting for that latest album to hit the shelves at Kelly's Music. Thank You Neil, Alex and Geddy for making me all the more proud of Canadian music . You've enriched the lives of so many people - I cannot tell you just how much I've appreciated your music and how it helped shaped my life.
Im not canadian, im colombian. I must have been 10 years old the first time i ever heard rush. I remember i was at my grandmas, waiting for my older cousin to arrive, from the airport. He was coming to visit the family in Bogotá, from N.Y after a couple of years, and I was thrilled, he was almost 10 yrs older than me, so he was my idol. He finally got home, and as I was with my old cuz, helping him unpack, he took out 2 cds (I didnt even have a cd player back then, must have been somewhere near 1988/89, you gotta understand back in the day, in south america, those new technologies arrived a bit late and a bit overpriced), Caress Of Steel and 2112... he had a Sony Cd Player, and asked me to take the cd, put it in and play it. I followed and what happened next just blew my mind, and ever since then... my life changed. I'm a rocknrolla a metal head, I love music but for me Rush are just beyond taste or likes. Theyre a part of my life, memory and history just as much as my grandma, my uncles, my cuz, my parents etc... I guess we Rush fans have similar and millions of stories of how and when we became Rush addicts. I thank life for putting these 3 guys on this planet, and for making my days different, richer and easier to live. 🤟
I hope 2112 was the first one you played. My high school buddy, Dave Garver, played it for me in September '78 and, like you, I was instantly impressed and became a RUSH fan right then.
This is a global platform, I live in Canada and Quebec is also in my heart. Godspeed Neil and the music of Rush will be timeless. Tu nous manqueras Neil.
Truly brilliant musicians. I miss seeing them live. I love listening to Neil speak about anything. He is so passionate and interesting to listen to and learn from.
I am gobsmacked by just how eloquent and intelligent of speaker Neil was. The Professor will indeed be missed. His passing reminds me of how mortal we all are. My thoughts continue to be with his family and friends as I try--we all try, to rationalize and come to terms with his death. Thank you, Neil for providing so much of yourself to us through your playing and writing. Rest in Peace, Ghost Rider.
This only confirms something I've always said, there are many great bands, but Rush is without a doubt the one with the most class. RIP Neil. Thank you for the music.
I'm crying again. Neil you were an amazing lyricist and it's not wonder the "boys at work" let you talk. Didn't know you could speak French. My love to you all and to Carrie and Olivia. It was beautiful seeing Nancy and Charlene and Ray. Thank for for the upload and for letting us remember Neil Peart as he was....The Professor of words and wit.
@@laboratorymusic_ Yes and Oui! I believe in Canada if you are doing any type of public address in English its required to also do so in French... same goes for advertisements etc... if Im mistaken about this,my apologies... any Canadians want to chime in?
@@airsickgrove Understand! I am from Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) & have always heard that Canada speaks English & French; but I didn't know how it works in practice within Canada.
A true class act and a gift to mankind. Their music and lyrics was a true inspiration to many. I hate that I was never able to see them live but the videos and music will last for ages to come.
This reflects the band’s respect for their countryfolk, music and each other, such humour and like all good speeches it draws you in with such charm. Neil being the wordsmith not only in song but also bilingual on this occasion of recognition for Rush’s award. For those just learning the guys names after Neil’s death, you have an epic journey to enjoy the decades of writing, music and concert footage.
Geddy is a real class act. He stepped back to allow Neil to go ahead of him. Neil is the one who wrote most of the lyrics. And Neil is also a class act to speak French as well as English. He also said that they were involved equally in the writing, when in fact, he was the leading force behind that. A real, REAL class act... And note at the end Alex gestures toward Neil. It says a lot... All three are amazing guys.
Vale Neil Peart. Our hearts go out to Geddy and Alex and all the families and friends. Such a tragic loss. But a wonderful gift left behind in music and words.
Neil Peart was so many things, but his voice... wow. I am certain that if he had not become the drummer and writer we have all come to know and love, that he could have easily made a career with that voice.
A ‘star’ in the true essence of the word. A man for whom fame was a prison yet his mind was so abundantly free. The world is so much worse off for his passing.
Absolutely wonderful human being. I play drums because of Neil and I teach music because it is the true universal language. Nothing makes me smile more than to see any one of my students playing drums with a sense of ultimate love for music. Thanks Neil for putting me on course to spread the gospel of music!
Thoroughly Enjoyed the Speech which was quite Impressive. These three (3) were Top Musicians and Great Friends. R.I.P. Neil, you will be Sorely Missed. 🙏 GOD Bless you and your Family!
Wow I’m so glad I saw this, the first RUSH album I heard was ‘A Farewell To Kings’, it blew me away and then I saw them live in the English Midlands , and have been hooked ever since. Love you RUSH, and to Neil, you are gone, but not forgotten , you are just over the horizon ~ Julia ✨❤️❤️❤️
*I LOVE GOOD MUSIC* which includes many artists, and I love RUSH. The greatest three member band EVER? The greatest drummer EVER? In my opinion, EVER isn't the answer, but what makes debating whether it is accurate fun. Neal Peart said one of his favorite words is *"enthusiastic".* It is what I always felt at their concerts and hearing their amazing music. And for me, that is my EVER.
Le Canada à l'excellence de musiciens, la preuve est là. Merci RUSH vous êtes la perfection et Neil m'a donné toute un défit pour interpréter vos chansons, et je fait encore des éreures, la barre est haute , meilleur prof aux monde et je vais vous les jouer bientôt , il me manque quelque pièce électronique pour finir mon studio maison, pandémie oblige pour ce produire sur le net et je l'ai moi aussi dans mon cœur. Merci M. Neil Peart, et Québec est pas loin. Bienvenue à tous l'été prochain je serais dans les rues de Québec pour vous faire mon petit show. Merci RUSH
What a humble trio of humans. Why can't they be in our White House??? As I hear his words, tears ran down my face - tears of happiness to have witnessed many concerts, tears of callouses on my fingers from playing drums on my car's steering wheel, and tears of sadness for Rush plays no more. Rest in Peace Neil, and thank you for teaching us that "the point of a journey is not to arrive. Anything can happen". Merci Beacuoup, Gracias, and Thanks
Neil Peart should be remembered as one of the greatest Canadians who ever lived. Absolutely. Arguably the best drummer ever, an excellent lyricist, a survivor of tragedy, and as classy as Jean Beliveau. Rest in Peace You brilliant Soul...
I think what I find most amazing and difficult to believe is that after forty plus years working together, the fame and success doesn't seem to have changed who they were as individuals. They all seem humble, sober and profoundly grateful to their fans. They still regard one another as friends, and that can't be easy given all the time they spent together on the road, away from their families, and life's ups and downs. I don't think I ever heard any of them complain or say anything contemptuous about anyone or any organization and they rarely (ever?) tooted their own horn, no pun intended. They're modest, unassuming, appreciative, extremely hard-working and consummate professionals. They were one of the most talented group of musicians ever to take the stage and wrote some of the most kick ass rock and roll ever! I'm thankful they FINALLY received much of the recognition and accolades they so rightly deserved before Neil's passing. RIP, Mr. Peart. Your music and epic song-writing live on!
Wow I must say Neil Peart is a man of his words. I very great public speaker. Just not a fantastic drummer percussionist ET C. But he is just an overall person. This band is my favorite band of all time
21-12 Bonne Fête mon Héros Neil Peart!! De part ce vidéo.. c'est seulement aujourd'hui que je réalise à quel point tu étais quelqu'un de tendre et un amoureux du respect collectif! J'ai encore le coeur brisé, depuis que tu as fermé les yeux définitivement. Infiniment Merci au PACC d'avoir ouvert les miens sur ce maître des langues! THANKS RUSH xx
Pratt I shall miss your hyperkinetic rhythms excellent lyrics dirk you shall always be my #1 bass God lerxst your riffs licks & out of the box solos are extraordinary I've had the good fortune to see youz guyz live 29 times never disappointed always mesmerized thank you souch for being the greatest music teachers I've ever had. Marci bocoup.
I'm glad these ppl finally came to their senses before Neil was gone. I saw the same ceremony for Yes but without Chris Squire and 40 years too late. Let's appreciate one another while we're alive... (Rumi).
Once again standing in the same spots that they play at concerts! Neil in the middle on his drums, Geddy on the Right with Bass and Alex on the left with Guitar.
Neil was a fricking genius, I can't even fathom to have 1/2 his brain and also 1/10 th of his talent in drumming. But most importantly the heart being crushed by the death of his daughter..then his wife later. And to go on 2 years alone for a motorcycle trip and come back and become an even better drummer going thru back to basics and do Buddy Rich stuff to cue BACK to an already opened armed Geddy and Alex is THE BEST story. Not too many bands can, and probably won't ever claim this. I have to say, to add to their talent and love and dedication to each other, plus their love for the band...it's safe to say that Rush is, and will be for decades, THE best rock band ever. (Just my opinion)
we all have the same rush fan stories...... we were the core in their hearts... they were for us, we all know that now... how can we leave our mark?... the bar has been set high as a result of their sweat and effort, the thoughtfulness towards us their fan's.......thanks guys.. we are all grateful.
Look at these three gentlemen. They are geniuses and in sure you can meet then tomorrow at their local market and they will talk to you like any other human being. This is the class.
That single strand of hair that fell from Neals head and onto the stage has more talent in it than most so called bands of today..our hearts go out to Neals family and the entire rush camp..the world lost a legend. You will be loved forever... .
What an awesome band. How could it not be with such awesome people like these three working together. I wonder what Neil's last words were to Ged and Alex when he knew it would be the last time to speak to them. What was his good byes to them. I wonder how Neil felt when he knew it was his last concert and he had to then face an incurable disease and leave everything he loved. The only good about it was being able to say good bye instead of just dying abruptly. I would want to know if I were going. My last moments would be filled with everything that was important to me instead of going to work, or sitting in traffic going to work day after day. My Aunt Fay lived to be 90. she said to me when it was close to her time " Somethings got to kill you' I was appalled then laughed. I rest as ease and said to her, "You know Aunt Fay, your right. We all have to have something kills us so we can die. We are not meant to stay here forever. We are souls living in a dirt body that decays. When it cannot contain us any longer we have to leave. Jesus said "Don't worry about your body, worry about your soul because that is who you really are. Neil is still alive, just not here. The next life is the real life because it last forever. Neil once said he was riding his motorcycle and on a church sign it said "Smoking or not smoking how would you like your eternity?" That is something to really think about. I accept the free gift of Jesus dying in my place. It's that easy to get into Heaven. God just asks us to believe and some people cannot even do that.
Make no mistake, Neil was NOT a shrinking violet. When he spoke publicly, whether it be in a one-to-one interview or in front of a sizeable audience sat in rows he did it admirably.. He's commanding about it. Confident. Too much has been made about his insularity. It really was just that he shunned the trappings of celebrity and the falsities of living up to an image. Ironically, from what I've seen, Neil is the one who always has much to say and says it!!!
And that's why they call him the Professor ...what a speech...what a drummer ...what a human being.
Will miss you.
Lying in Silence there's even a weaving flow to his voice and speech; intertwining with French Canadian translation.
Such finesse. His was certainly representational of the band as a whole, a true spokesman, songwriter, musician and professor!
RIP Neil!
What a class act. The humility. Geddy stopping at the top of the stairs to let Neil precede him. Neil - the "new guy" - having the honor of speaking for the band. I never knew that Neil spoke French so fluently, but I'm not surprised, and shouldn't be. He left us too soon.
Lovely observation
I noticed that also. A Class Act!
Guys he was a French Canadian 😂 R.I.P. Neil Peart you will be forever remembered as the inspiration to just about every drummer in music. I have had two heros in my life Pat Golden my father and Neil Peart. For their inspiration and work ethics. Their love to help anyone in need. Whether it be an offer of a hot meal to a homeless person or a hand fixing a car. To always pay it forward .
Absolutely... The humility. You hit the nail on the head with that one. Anyone notice during that speech that he gave equal credit to Geddy and Alex? Or how about before that happened him saying there must be a mistake for the award. Neil was once quoted as saying "I wasn't talented... but I was relentless". Wasn't talented?!?!? If that were for a minute true, then where exactly does that leave the other 99.99% of drummers in the world? Truth be told... If I were a monk who was seeking the ultimate lesson in humility, I'd need look no further than Neil Peart's opinion of himself. Want to know the real reason both Geddy and Alex yielded to Neil when they appeared on stage... because they both acknowledged without hesitation what EVERYONE already knew - and that's that if you are going to give credit to Rush for songwriting/lyrics then despite the voice of humility telling you the credit should be equally distributed that there is only one man that should be taking center stage. Worthy? Neil Peart... world class drummer and lyricist (without question) but above and beyond that he was an exceptional and ultra-humble human being...
Astra rocket
Rest in Peace Neil Peart. You were the greatest and always will be.
Thanks Neil,
Lakeside Park
Willows in the breeze
St Catharines ,ON
Rest in peace
Right on.
Irreplaceable, is the Professor.🥁
Right on, Doug.
Neil Peart spent alot of time in St. Catharines Ontario, Canada
in his younger days
he went to high school here. Lakeside Park is in St.Catharines , a park overlooking Lake Ontario
we always liked to party there when I was younger
The song by rush , Lakeside Park has always played a part of this area
It was just announced by our city council to pay tribute to Neil Peart
they are naming one of the pavilions where people go to there in his name and possibly a statute of him.
Lakeside Park
Willows in the breeze
Lakeside Park
so many memories
Thanks NEIL
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Neil was so much more than just the greatest drummer who ever lived, he was a Poet, philosopher, lyricist, Author and a man on the move. His greatness will never be truly known. Generations from now he will be revered as the benchmark of what all men should live up to. RIP Neil, you are with Selena and Jackie now for eternity.
Pils that was well said. Your'e absolutely right Neil was always more than a great drummer, so much more.
Thankfully there's a lot of videos on youtube of Neil doing interviews and drumming.
Eternity does not exist.
Pils Nrimgaard Don’t forget he left behind Carrie and Olivia to mourn him for many years to come 😔
That was beautiful, brother. Beautiful...
Well spoken, bro. ❤
As a Québécois, I'm deeply honored and flattered that Neil took the time to speak in french. RIP Neil, you were a true gentleman and one hell of a great drummer and percussionist and song writer. Tu me manques déjà mon ami.
Même chose pour moi. Un fan vendu depuis 1979. Repose en paix Neil Peart.
Dominique Hamel : did he repeat everything in French or a summary. His French seemed shorter than the English. Thanks.
@@himynameisjohnwumsh7631 what is in French is part of his speech in English, not a translation.
Dominique Hamel : thank you
My Canada 🇨🇦 includes Quebec ❤
Hands down the best 3 man band ever
Hands down the best rock band ever!
and a BLAH BLAH, BLAH BLA BLAH!
I actually have to agree. I get Cream was amazing in their own right... and the Jimi Hendrix Experience was obviously amazing. ZZTOP is also a fantastic trio as are The Police.
I love them all but the truth is
RUSH was a trio playing music at a PhD level. So complex. Hemisphere's is unmatched.
Geddy said that album was the most difficult to make.
I saw them twice once in 83' and 85' I'm so fortunate to have done so..
Great Great band
RIP Neil
MIstre Neils Perth is from Pers AUstrailias. He os nto Canadian by birth He is a immigrant to Canda and then moved to COlorado typo hang out with Eric Brandt.
Everybody keeps talking about Neil Peart's loss in terms of the drummer and the lyricist he has been, undoubtedly a true and humble master, but to me what hurts the most about his loss is how he didn't get a chance to enjoy his second family. He retired and then boom unavoidable tragedy struck him again...A truly iconic figure that shall be remembered forever. No one will ever write lyrics like him, no one will ever approach the craft of drumming like he did. Thank you Neil Peart for everything. Farewell to The Professor.
I totally agree, he only had a year!? Not enough at all to spend time with your wife and daughter.
I could not have said it better sir. You my friend and heart loving Rush are a master person yourself.
He was unique.
I believe that we all have one or more purposes in life, and when we have completed our purposes, God takes us back. Neil was probably one of those God wanted back as soon as possible.
His parents had to be so proud of him. What a magnificent person of character and genuine spirit.🥁
For someone who really avoided the press and interviews Neil sure can talk. I always knew he was a smart man but wow such an intellect.
The intellect was obvious. The songs speak for themselves. Screw cancer. It had to attack the greatest part of the professor.
@@roxannemoser That's the kicker. Mary Shelley the author of "Frankenstein" also died of brain cancer. Disgusting disease.
@@roxannemoser confined to a wheelchair and unable to speak the last year of his life. Proof that there is no god.
@pippin1962 well i guess it wasn't a whole year, i was going by what mike portnoy said but it's been corrected. Either way, they're is no god
@@cygnustsp well I sure hope one day that you are proven wrong. I will still live my life and love and give all I can to all that need... Even Neil said in interviews that the way churches and other organizations weren't acting Christ like so obviously as he grew older there were writings that he considered to be correct and very much believable. God doesn't control what we do or what happens to us. We are given choice. Things don't happen for reason that happen by our choices. Our bodies created cells everyday some of those cell are left without certain parts. I call them restarted cells. Our bodies don't fight these cells because they are you and your DNA These cells begin their journey through our bodies and as time goes on they reproduce just as normal cells. And as I said your body doesn't destroy them because they are you They park themselves and as time goes on they reproduce enough to create tumors and other sickness. This is something that could be eraticated at least I believe so. Yet there is way to much money being made to eliminate this from the pockets of big business. I am sorry if you blame God but you should blame man. For having to ability and not allowing the cure for such an awful illness to overtake such brilliant people like Neil Peart.
I love how Neil was always "the quiet one", never did meet and greets, and wasn't the social soldier that Geddy and Alex were. But when it came down to brass tacks and when it really mattered, they always enlisted Neil to deliver the message and put it all into words, in the most perfect and deliberate way. Neil Peart was a "one of a kind" individual with all his talent and lyrical prowess. He will never be forgotten. Long live RUSH and The Professor!! :)
R U S H the best band to ever roam the earth!
My condolences to Neil Peart’s family, friends, and the entire RUSH family! May you all find peace and comfort knowing you are not alone in your sadness!
Canada and the Rock & Roll World has lost the greatest percussionist and lyricist of all time (in my opinion). I am truly blessed to have had the chance to see RUSH live in concert a couple of times. Each time my mind was blown away and left in awe at watching this trio of master musicians wave their magic wand with Neil playing those mystic rhythms on his drum kit.
R.I.P. Mr. Neil Peart (Professor).
Facts!!!
These three will live with me forever
The loss of Neil is truly a devastating one. He was more than just the greatest drummer, he was a talented writer & an amazing man. The entire world has experienced quite a loss... Rest in peace Neil Peart (1952-2020)
I will miss you always... 🙏🏻
Le Québec est près de mon cœur. 😍😍😍 Wow! Neil is such a class act.
The world's greatest drummer is now in rock n roll heaven.
Thanks for 19 studio albums (14 platinum & 5 gold) of incredible music.
Rush toured the world for 40 years of concerts...I got to see 57 incredible shows, all unforgettable.
RIP Neil.....thanks for creating some of the most incredible lyrics ever....
Farewell to a King
Rush, the soundtrack to my childhood, teenage years, college years, young adult years, and my parent years.
I absolutely hear You! Same for me.
Terrific comment.
Rare has there been a band whose member truly loved each other as this one has. Band's become business and you don't always like those you work with or for. Rush is one of those rare bands. Genesis possibly being the other. One of the many things that made Rush so unique was their interplay with each other. They're genuine love for each and their protecting each other. Even at the end. Shielding their own to preserve their dignity and privacy. How bittersweet a moment like this is. As a "hardcore" fan of Rush but an unknown to them, I've always appreciated my relationship with the band as it was. I was the fan buying the records and concert tickets. And they produced the songs that would help shape my life, my drumming and whatever talent in writing I've been (occasionally) told I have. I never wanted to meet them as I always felt one of us would be disappointed. But I've always been proud to have been a fan. Because they are the band I felt was the gold standard. Not just in writing, but in how they presented themselves. How they behaved. No rehabs stints. No domestic violence or embarrassing moments that make you go "Really???" No reality television shows or endless 'Farewell's. Maybe it's a Canadian thing. Or maybe it's just a human thing. But how lucky are we to have been alive while they were. To see them as they were. Generations from now, when we are all dead and buried, there will be new Rush fans discovering them saying "Man, I wish I was around when they were". And we were.
I'm also thinking about how cruel the twists of life can take and how evil life can seem. Neil never had the opportunity to see either of his daughter's grow up into the strong, proud and productive women that I am positive they would have and will be. While I consider myself an Agnostic on a good day, I can only hope that Neil has reunited with his lost daughter and will somehow along with her look down on his surviving daughter and guide, steer and continue to influence her and her development.
From a still very saddened but very proud fan since 1982, thank you and godspeed to whatever lies ahead.
What a beautiful comment. You expressed my feelings as well. Thank you.
@@kpax2066 So true about them protecting each other like brothers. I wasn't really surprised that there were 3 days between his passing and the announcement or of the secrecy of his diagnosis. He was a private person and he was protected and respected as he deserved to be. They were never tabloid fodder because they weren't that kind of celebrity and that's just one of the multitude of things we love about them.
Thank You Steve Drums for putting into words what I cannot. A fan since Hemispheres (can't believe they played my old highs cool in Cobourg ON.) Rush has been an integral part of my life all these years. Subdivisions is the sound track of my early adult life and Signals brings back that "Fawn eyed girl with sun brown legs " that I still hold in my heart. So many cherished memories of concerts and waiting for that latest album to hit the shelves at Kelly's Music.
Thank You Neil, Alex and Geddy for making me all the more proud of Canadian music . You've enriched the lives of so many people - I cannot tell you just how much I've appreciated your music and how it helped shaped my life.
@@stanlocke1009: A pleasure. thanks for reading. :)
@@kpax2066: I appreciate that. Thanks very much.
Im not canadian, im colombian. I must have been 10 years old the first time i ever heard rush. I remember i was at my grandmas, waiting for my older cousin to arrive, from the airport. He was coming to visit the family in Bogotá, from N.Y after a couple of years, and I was thrilled, he was almost 10 yrs older than me, so he was my idol. He finally got home, and as I was with my old cuz, helping him unpack, he took out 2 cds (I didnt even have a cd player back then, must have been somewhere near 1988/89, you gotta understand back in the day, in south america, those new technologies arrived a bit late and a bit overpriced), Caress Of Steel and 2112... he had a Sony Cd Player, and asked me to take the cd, put it in and play it. I followed and what happened next just blew my mind, and ever since then... my life changed. I'm a rocknrolla a metal head, I love music but for me Rush are just beyond taste or likes. Theyre a part of my life, memory and history just as much as my grandma, my uncles, my cuz, my parents etc... I guess we Rush fans have similar and millions of stories of how and when we became Rush addicts. I thank life for putting these 3 guys on this planet, and for making my days different, richer and easier to live. 🤟
I hope 2112 was the first one you played. My high school buddy, Dave Garver, played it for me in September '78 and, like you, I was instantly impressed and became a RUSH fan right then.
South Americans love this band! Tom Sawyer used for the beginning for MacGyver down there. Rush in Rio was nuts, as the fans were just crazy for them.
You are more literate in English than most people here in America.
@@thisismagacountry1318 definitely a big difference in the two. Never cared for CoS.
The eloquence, humility, and authenticity of these three is something else.
As Geddy writes in his book, when they came back after their hiatus in the early 00s, they were a very different band.
This is a global platform, I live in Canada and Quebec is also in my heart. Godspeed Neil and the music of Rush will be timeless.
Tu nous manqueras Neil.
Truly brilliant musicians. I miss seeing them live. I love listening to Neil speak about anything. He is so passionate and interesting to listen to and learn from.
It was nice to see Neil finally getting more comfortable in the limelight towards the end of RUSH's career.
Mr.Dioneo I see what you did there. 😉
Neil has always been accommodating - just avoided meet & greet stuff.
I am gobsmacked by just how eloquent and intelligent of speaker Neil was. The Professor will indeed be missed. His passing reminds me of how mortal we all are. My thoughts continue to be with his family and friends as I try--we all try, to rationalize and come to terms with his death. Thank you, Neil for providing so much of yourself to us through your playing and writing. Rest in Peace, Ghost Rider.
This only confirms something I've always said, there are many great bands, but Rush is without a doubt the one with the most class. RIP Neil. Thank you for the music.
RIP NEIL and deepest condolences to his family and the BOYS
I'm crying again. Neil you were an amazing lyricist and it's not wonder the "boys at work" let you talk. Didn't know you could speak French. My love to you all and to Carrie and Olivia. It was beautiful seeing Nancy and Charlene and Ray. Thank for for the upload and for letting us remember Neil Peart as he was....The Professor of words and wit.
Neil would make a great radio broadcaster. what a voice!
Canada needs to be absolutely proud of these guys!!
Total Class Act !! ❤❤
Earth's "Holy Trinity"
Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson
Neil Peart
Best Group in the Galaxy!
Rest In Peace Mr. Peart
NEIL SPEAKING FRENSH AND ENGLISH ?
@@laboratorymusic_ Yes and Oui! I believe in Canada if you are doing any type of public address in English its required to also do so in French... same goes for advertisements etc... if Im mistaken about this,my apologies... any Canadians want to chime in?
@@airsickgrove Understand! I am from Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) & have always heard that Canada speaks English & French; but I didn't know how it works in practice within Canada.
A true class act and a gift to mankind. Their music and lyrics was a true inspiration to many. I hate that I was never able to see them live but the videos and music will last for ages to come.
This reflects the band’s respect for their countryfolk, music and each other, such humour and like all good speeches it draws you in with such charm. Neil being the wordsmith not only in song but also bilingual on this occasion of recognition for Rush’s award. For those just learning the guys names after Neil’s death, you have an epic journey to enjoy the decades of writing, music and concert footage.
Geddy is a real class act. He stepped back to allow Neil to go ahead of him. Neil is the one who wrote most of the lyrics. And Neil is also a class act to speak French as well as English. He also said that they were involved equally in the writing, when in fact, he was the leading force behind that. A real, REAL class act... And note at the end Alex gestures toward Neil. It says a lot...
All three are amazing guys.
Bidini got to hug all 3 members of RUSH !!
Holy s**t !! ❤❤
Vale Neil Peart. Our hearts go out to Geddy and Alex and all the families and friends. Such a tragic loss. But a wonderful gift left behind in music and words.
Neil Peart was so many things, but his voice... wow. I am certain that if he had not become the drummer and writer we have all come to know and love, that he could have easily made a career with that voice.
Didn't he do the spoken word portion of ROLL THE BONES?
Yes! He also spoke, "Subdivisions" in Subdivisions.
@@sethhoffsommer353 Cool, I didn't know that!
A ‘star’ in the true essence of the word. A man for whom fame was a prison yet his mind was so abundantly free. The world is so much worse off for his passing.
I love those guys. And I miss them.
What gentlemen. great guys.. tragic to let one go.. he should have been around far far longer than life gave him.
I miss Rush, dearly.
We will Miss You, Neil Peart! xx
Why Neil couldn't live to 90 he still had so much to give, he was a very special man.
I was stunned for 2 weeks, now it’s beginning to hit me. You move me, you move me.
What a wonderful tribute...
Absolutely wonderful human being. I play drums because of Neil and I teach music because it is the true universal language. Nothing makes me smile more than to see any one of my students playing drums with a sense of ultimate love for music. Thanks Neil for putting me on course to spread the gospel of music!
Thoroughly Enjoyed the Speech which was quite Impressive. These three (3) were Top Musicians and Great Friends. R.I.P. Neil, you will be Sorely Missed. 🙏 GOD Bless you and your Family!
Nice to hear Neil speak French. Merci pour tout, Professeur.
Cheers from France!
The man was always a class act. RIP Neil "the Professor" Peart.
Thank the universe for Rush
RIP Neil ; thx for your perfect french ; God bless you ; God bless Rush
Neil we love you and your bandmates. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for all you did.
And Neil is actually funny, he is just to the point.
I’m not crying. We all are.
What an oration of words by the Professor so eloquently put in both English and French RIP NP
What a loss. RIP professor. You will always be close to my heart.
Canada lost a piece of itself when we lost Neil. He was more than just a drummer. RIP
Always such a class act
Wow I’m so glad I saw this, the first RUSH album I heard was ‘A Farewell To Kings’, it blew me away and then I saw them live in the English Midlands , and have been hooked ever since. Love you RUSH, and to Neil, you are gone, but not forgotten , you are just over the horizon ~ Julia ✨❤️❤️❤️
*I LOVE GOOD MUSIC* which includes many artists, and I love RUSH. The greatest three member band EVER? The greatest drummer EVER? In my opinion, EVER isn't the answer, but what makes debating whether it is accurate fun. Neal Peart said one of his favorite words is *"enthusiastic".* It is what I always felt at their concerts and hearing their amazing music. And for me, that is my EVER.
Le Canada à l'excellence de musiciens, la preuve est là. Merci RUSH vous êtes la perfection et Neil m'a donné toute un défit pour interpréter vos chansons, et je fait encore des éreures, la barre est haute , meilleur prof aux monde et je vais vous les jouer bientôt , il me manque quelque pièce électronique pour finir mon studio maison, pandémie oblige pour ce produire sur le net et je l'ai moi aussi dans mon cœur. Merci M. Neil Peart, et Québec est pas loin. Bienvenue à tous l'été prochain je serais dans les rues de Québec pour vous faire mon petit show. Merci RUSH
Merci beaucoup !! ❤
What a humble trio of humans. Why can't they be in our White House??? As I hear his words, tears ran down my face - tears of happiness to have witnessed many concerts, tears of callouses on my fingers from playing drums on my car's steering wheel, and tears of sadness for Rush plays no more. Rest in Peace Neil, and thank you for teaching us that "the point of a journey is not to arrive. Anything can happen". Merci Beacuoup, Gracias, and Thanks
The professor is truly in a class of his own and a very interesting down to earth person.
Neil Peart should be remembered as one of the greatest Canadians who ever lived. Absolutely. Arguably the best drummer ever, an excellent lyricist, a survivor of tragedy, and as classy as Jean Beliveau. Rest in Peace You brilliant Soul...
I think what I find most amazing and difficult to believe is that after forty plus years working together, the fame and success doesn't seem to have changed who they were as individuals. They all seem humble, sober and profoundly grateful to their fans. They still regard one another as friends, and that can't be easy given all the time they spent together on the road, away from their families, and life's ups and downs. I don't think I ever heard any of them complain or say anything contemptuous about anyone or any organization and they rarely (ever?) tooted their own horn, no pun intended. They're modest, unassuming, appreciative, extremely hard-working and consummate professionals. They were one of the most talented group of musicians ever to take the stage and wrote some of the most kick ass rock and roll ever! I'm thankful they FINALLY received much of the recognition and accolades they so rightly deserved before Neil's passing. RIP, Mr. Peart. Your music and epic song-writing live on!
Wow I must say Neil Peart is a man of his words. I very great public speaker. Just not a fantastic drummer percussionist ET C. But he is just an overall person. This band is my favorite band of all time
Not a fantastic drummer lol hilarious Neil is the greatest of all time period
Neil Peart was such an eloquent speaker. RIP Neil.
21-12 Bonne Fête mon Héros Neil Peart!!
De part ce vidéo.. c'est seulement aujourd'hui que je réalise à quel point tu étais quelqu'un de tendre et un amoureux du respect collectif! J'ai encore le coeur brisé, depuis que tu as fermé les yeux définitivement. Infiniment Merci au PACC d'avoir ouvert les miens sur ce maître des langues! THANKS RUSH xx
Pratt I shall miss your hyperkinetic rhythms excellent lyrics dirk you shall always be my #1 bass God lerxst your riffs licks & out of the box solos are extraordinary I've had the good fortune to see youz guyz live 29 times never disappointed always mesmerized thank you souch for being the greatest music teachers I've ever had. Marci bocoup.
I'm glad these ppl finally came to their senses before Neil was gone. I saw the same ceremony for Yes but without Chris Squire and 40 years too late.
Let's appreciate one another while we're alive... (Rumi).
WoW I didnt know Neil was speaking that well in french!!! Je m'ennuie de toi mon hero!!
Wonderful writing by Bindini.
Neil is so humble and thankful.
Rush Best Band ever!!
A life well lived. So well lived. Thank you Sir. You'll not be forgotten here on earth.
3 of the classiest guys you'll ever see on one stage!
The best way you can show your love for Neil is to be the very best person you can.
Once again standing in the same spots that they play at concerts! Neil in the middle on his drums, Geddy on the Right with Bass and Alex on the left with Guitar.
Andrew Brandt Great catch!
God needed a drummer. RIP Neil The Professor Peart.
Neil was a fricking genius, I can't even fathom to have 1/2 his brain and also 1/10 th of his talent in drumming. But most importantly the heart being crushed by the death of his daughter..then his wife later. And to go on 2 years alone for a motorcycle trip and come back and become an even better drummer going thru back to basics and do Buddy Rich stuff to cue BACK to an already opened armed Geddy and Alex is THE BEST story. Not too many bands can, and probably won't ever claim this. I have to say, to add to their talent and love and dedication to each other, plus their love for the band...it's safe to say that Rush is, and will be for decades, THE best rock band ever. (Just my opinion)
Well spoken, bro ❤
Merci Neil de parler en français 😊tu étais vraiment le meilleur.
Canada's best export :-)
I thank every Canadian I meet for giving the World the finest music Mankind could ever hope for.
As an American I must agree..
Brilliant Fantastic band
Not Bob and Doug McKenzie???😀😀😀🤔🤔
@@spuds6423 Take off, Eh?
@@thisismagacountry1318 "Hey, 10 bucks is 10 bucks"!!!!-Geddy Lee 😀😀😀
we all have the same rush fan stories...... we were the core in their hearts... they were for us, we all know that now... how can we leave our mark?... the bar has been set high as a result of their sweat and effort, the thoughtfulness towards us their fan's.......thanks guys.. we are all grateful.
One of the best bands ever
Look at these three gentlemen. They are geniuses and in sure you can meet then tomorrow at their local market and they will talk to you like any other human being. This is the class.
They are the best 👌
Not really sure why anybody would put their thumbs down to this it was beautiful and heartfelt and a band that deserves to be honored
A brilliant man...RIP Neil......
3 weeks have passed since we got news of the loss
jan 10 2020 was a dark effin day for us RUSH lovers
still hurting 😞 miss you Professor
An awesome band and always will be
Awesome introduction.
Eloquent.... He will be terribly missed ....
For a guy who was so introvert, he sure had a lot of beautiful stuff to say RIP “Professor” Neil Peart
Miss you Neil!!!
My all time band...! NP RIP u will be miss and Thank your for great music u & ur band created for us all....!
That single strand of hair that fell from Neals head and onto the stage has more talent in it than most so called bands of today..our hearts go out to Neals family and the entire rush camp..the world lost a legend. You will be loved forever...
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What an awesome band. How could it not be with such awesome people like these three working together. I wonder what Neil's last words were to Ged and Alex when he knew it would be the last time to speak to them. What was his good byes to them. I wonder how Neil felt when he knew it was his last concert and he had to then face an incurable disease and leave everything he loved. The only good about it was being able to say good bye instead of just dying abruptly. I would want to know if I were going. My last moments would be filled with everything that was important to me instead of going to work, or sitting in traffic going to work day after day. My Aunt Fay lived to be 90. she said to me when it was close to her time " Somethings got to kill you' I was appalled then laughed. I rest as ease and said to her, "You know Aunt Fay, your right. We all have to have something kills us so we can die. We are not meant to stay here forever. We are souls living in a dirt body that decays. When it cannot contain us any longer we have to leave. Jesus said "Don't worry about your body, worry about your soul because that is who you really are. Neil is still alive, just not here. The next life is the real life because it last forever. Neil once said he was riding his motorcycle and on a church sign it said "Smoking or not smoking how would you like your eternity?" That is something to really think about. I accept the free gift of Jesus dying in my place. It's that easy to get into Heaven. God just asks us to believe and some people cannot even do that.
I tried to witness to Neil using a DVD of a Christian German scientist. Gave it to a roadie to give to Neil in Vancouver during a concert in 2010.
Adoro o Rush! Eternos ídolos.
Normally Geddy and Alex were the media voice of Rush. When Neil spoke ...... Listen. What an amazing speech. RIP.
Make no mistake, Neil was NOT a shrinking violet. When he spoke publicly, whether it be in a one-to-one interview or in front of a sizeable audience sat in rows he did it admirably.. He's commanding about it. Confident.
Too much has been made about his insularity. It really was just that he shunned the trappings of celebrity and the falsities of living up to an image. Ironically, from what I've seen, Neil is the one who always has much to say and says it!!!
Such a class act, what a human being, you'll be eternally missed Professor. We won't stop playing Rush, NO ONE BETTER.