R.I.P. Neil Peart

[barnfind]

Very sad, thank you for all the great music.
R.I.P.

 

[cbarge]

 

[mrfury68]

Very sad indeed. He had battled brain cancer for nearly 3 years. He lived a very private life. I was fortunate enough to see Rush a few times over the years, the first time being '77 or '78 on the "A Farewell to Kings" tour. Neal was an amazing drummer who used every drum, cymbal, and any other percussion piece he had available. R.I.P. Neal

 

[78Brougham]

Wow, what a bummer..... one of the best drummers on the planet.
RIP

 

[Newport 66]

Godspeed Neil, sad day indeed. RIP!

 

[Newport 66]

If ever given the chance. Get a copy of Neil's book "Ghost Rider". Its a tale of a mans triumph over tragedy and puts life into perspective.

 

[Joseph James]

RIP.

A true legend.

 

[detmatt]

Just heard and am saddened by this news. R.I.P..

 

[67-Fury]

This is just devastating. He played the drums and was the Main lyricist. So many good Rush songs to choose from. I will choose one of my Dad's Favorites.

 

[Fratzog]

Knew Rush when they were still a bar band in the early 70's. They did a couple Friday night dances at our high school. Back then I don't think Neil was their drummer. RIP.

 

[polara71]

I just never got Rush ...

 

[67-Fury]

I just never got Rush ...

It's Cause you are too cool, Polara Dave. Only nerds would understand.

 

[detmatt]

I just never got Rush ...

A monumental amount of sound for just 3 guys.

 

[3C's & a D?]

Without question, one of the best drummer's ever! He will be missed, however will live on through the music.

 

[Newport 66]

45 years, many albums, countless fans and a unique sound that was unmistakable.....what's not to get?

 

[barnfind]

I just never got Rush ...

Non conformists in rock and roll, lyrically, and in sound regardless of popularity.

 

[Dsertdog]

RIP Neil.

 

[GJS]

Very shitty loss. I’ve seen them about ten times, owned every album. Love him or not, that guy rewrote the rules. I’ll be forever indebted to him and the rest of Rush for making it ok to be a f***n weirdo.
A great and talented man.

And thank you, Mr. Peart. Cross the River Styx. Your loved ones await you.

 

[Fratzog]

I just never got Rush ...

The main riff still sends chills up my spine.

 

[polara71]

The main riff still sends chills up my spine.

Yeah I got about two minutes in and wanna jump off a bridge. That voice is piercing the permanent ringing in my ears.