Neil Peart - Gone a year today...

[Ali2202]

Really lovely article by Rolling Stone. Worth a read.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/...

It's a sad fact that the final youthful part of me also died when Neil passed. He was my inspiration for anything good I've ever done with my Life.

RIP Neil

[Pastor Of Muppets]

Thanks for posting the link. Neil was a legend of the highest order, a special talent and a very special
person. Sadly missed by many. RIP.

[Heaveho]

Late to this.

Listening to Rush is why I started playing the guitar in my mid teens.

I was working away in the south on Jan 7th last year, and I was suddenly bombarded with texts from friends who aren't Rush fans but know I am. It hit me like the sudden loss of a relative, in a way I would never imagine I could be affected. It still remains one of the saddest things I've ever had happen, and I'm still at a loss as to understand how it made me feel so bad at the time, and depending on the song I'm listening to by the band, continues to do.

One of a kind drummer in a one of a kind band, so many sad things in his personal life, and an early demise. RIP.

[irocfan]

This popped up t'other day too

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/neil-peart-rush-isola...

[Ali2202]

Thanks for the link Mate!

[Wacky Racer]

Off topic but this should interest all Rush fans:-



Peart was a awesome drummer, first saw Rush in Manchester in June 1977.

[Heaveho]

I'd already seen that Alex video, but not the articles, thanks for posting them.

[Heaveho]

Rush concert on Sky arts now

[Halmyre]

Heaveho said:

Rush concert on Sky arts now

I watched some of that. I think Neil must have his drum kit assembled around him, either that or he's lowered in to his seat by crane.

[tr7ster]

Great article that. Such a sad loss.

This tour of DW Drums factory took me by surprise at 17:00 - suddently the room got all dusty.