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[iluvatar5150]

Neil Peart, Rush Drummer Who Set a New Standard for Rock Virtuosity, Dead at 67

 

[A Realist]

One of the best, if not THE best drummers in history.

Rush is one of my favorites.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

I was just about to make this thread...

What a loss.

Rest In Power to one of my absolute favorite rock god idols from my earliest days of knowing what real musicianship is.

 

[public hermit]

 

[durangodawood]

Neil is my original drum hero from like 35 years ago. And to this day, as a drummer, I still find new elements to his playing on the recordings.

'There’s a quote that I use: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Most human life is made up of some mixture of happiness and misery.'
-Neil Peart

 

[Ironhold]

House of Hair Stations List by State - House of Hair with Dee Snider

Dee Snider usually does a double request during the final hour of his weekly syndicated show, and whether by coincidence or last-minute editing that double request this week is for Rush, with the person making the request specifically bringing up Neil Peart.

There will be a number of stations playing the show today and tomorrow (re: Sunday), so I'm linking to the official list of stations (which, admittedly, is out of date) if anyone wants to tune in and hear it for themselves.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

Arguably the greatest rock drummer of all time.

If Rush ever decided to do another tour down the road (or as a tribute to him), the list of people who could fill in for him would be extremely short.

 

[Tinker Grey]

Arguably the greatest rock drummer of all time.

If Rush ever decided to do another tour down the road (or as a tribute to him), the list of people who could fill in for him would be extremely short.

I think Danny Carey from Tool could do it. He's phenomenal. Whether the styles would mesh up is a different question. Possibly, Mario Duplantier from Gojira.

But, yeah, short list. (Not being an aficionado, of course my list is short )

 

[GOD Shines Forth!]

Neil Peart, Rush Drummer Who Set a New Standard for Rock Virtuosity, Dead at 67

Saw Rush in Dallas during the Signals Tour. Became a Rush head from working around cooks in restaurant biz. I loved his drumming. YYZ and The Weapon spring to mind.

The expert timing...(and Geddy's Steinberger!)

 

[ThatRobGuy]

I think Danny Carey from Tool could do it. He's phenomenal. Whether the styles would mesh up is a different question. Possibly, Mario Duplantier from Gojira.

But, yeah, short list. (Not being an aficionado, of course my list is short )

If I were to pick a "replacement drummer", I think my vote would go to Tim "Herb" Alexander from Primus, as Primus was a band that was largely influenced by Rush (3-man band where the bassist was the singer, unconventional styles, and all 3 members getting the chance to shine).

I'm fortunate enough to have gotten to see Rush live 4 times, was impressed every time.

 

[Tinker Grey]

If I were to pick a "replacement drummer", I think my vote would go to Tim "Herb" Alexander from Primus, as Primus was a band that was largely influenced by Rush (3-man band where the bassist was the singer, unconventional styles, and all 3 members getting the chance to shine).

I'm fortunate enough to have gotten to see Rush live 4 times, was impressed every time.

I've never listened to Primus. I'll give 'em a go. Thanks.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

I've never listened to Primus. I'll give 'em a go. Thanks.

In a lot of their concerts and live performances, they used to include (or start with) YYZ rendition as a tribute to Rush.

They even performed at their HOF induction ceremony...

 

[Tinker Grey]

In a lot of their concerts and live performances, they used to include (or start with) YYZ rendition as a tribute to Rush.

*snip*

OK. Those guys are amazing musicians. Les can sure slap that bass. And, Alexander is as advertised, great.

But, um, how do I put this ... I'd pay not to have to listen to Les sing.

 

[Tinker Grey]

Well, let me walk that back a bit. (I hate that expression: "walk that back". Sigh.) Any way, I'd bet I'd enjoy Jerry was a Race car Driver or Tommy the Cat as a collab with a psychobilly group like Reverend Horton Heat or Southern Culture on the Skids.

 

[durangodawood]

I've never listened to Primus. I'll give 'em a go. Thanks.

I saw Primus open for Rush back in 92. Best opener Rush ever had imo.

 

[Ironhold]

This weekend's episode of "The Classics with Steve Downes" was all about famous and/or influential drummers in rock & roll.

Not only did Neil Peart come up, they even played part of an interview with him.

I wonder how far in advance this episode was done as well.

 

[Ironhold]

Triple play: "Sammy Hagar's Top Rock Countdown" was looking at opening tracks from classic albums, and Rush's "Tom Sawyer" wound up on the list.

 

[Tinker Grey]

Triple play: "Sammy Hagar's Top Rock Countdown" was looking at opening tracks from classic albums, and Rush's "Tom Sawyer" wound up on the list.

Tom Sawyer is a must. Absolutely awesome ... even if some find it cliche to say so.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

Another drummer who is Neil Peart level who Rush could tap for a tribute show or to do future performances.

 

[durangodawood]

Another drummer who is Neil Peart level who Rush could tap for a tribute show or to do future performances.

Massive skills and showmanship there. Lots of fun. I do feel Neil's drumming was quite a bit more put-together, harder hitting, and with uncanny perfect time - even if some other drummers have more speed and chops.