RIP Neil Peart

ToneControl

Out of the blue, I played 2 Rush albums last week. One of my main bands when I was a teenager, what a shame to lose such a guy.

kossofffan

Not been this hurt since the passing of Gary Moore.
Been a massive fan from 1979 at the age of thirteen. First saw them in '83 on The Signals tour & met them too, (always treasured my autographed ticket)
Remember being completely enthralled by Neil's ability that first gig and went on to see them live many more times.
Fuck this is sad. Way to young, should have had many more years enjoying retirement.
He entertained so many millions.
RIP

spirit7

Incredible musician. In my view the best rock drummer of all time, and co-writer of many brilliant records and one flawless one (Moving Pictures). Devastated  

prowla

monofin

I know I'm being really pedantic but can someone amend the thread title to spell his name right.

Edit:
Thanks whoever sorted that  

bacchanalian

https://i.imgur.com/lngmzLL.jpg

'through the astral door to soar'

pintspiller

I remember one band I was trying to get off the ground with a Smashing Pumpkins fan on drums. He liked my spacey bits with phaser which were inspired by my love of Caress of Steel.

Kebabkid

prowla said:

I have this very t-shirt and saw that tour - my 15 yr old son, now a Rush and Neil Peart convert/follower, wears it.

axisus

Wow, I was in shock to just see this in the news. Rush were one of the most important bands of my life. Neil was an AMAZING drummer. Rest in peace, you did good.

The retirement makes sense now. Sad sad day.

axisus

I have just been over to Facebook, I have never seen anything like it, so many posts about Neil. 

Blaendulais

extremely sad.

wibble

Absolutely gutted and shocked. Rush were hugely important and influential to me. Neil never ceased to amaze, impress and inspire. RIP

Lodious

Like many others, Rush was a backdrop to my teenage years. Amazing drummer and very humble about his abilities. RIP Neil.

Schnozz

My dad's favourite and certainly one of mine.

RIP Neil and thank you.

axisus

Not sure anyone is still following this thread, but ... Interesting - Rush dominate streaming services following Neil Peart's death

https://www.loudersound.com/news/rush-dominate-streaming-services-following-neil-pearts-death?fbclid=IwAR3T9r_oaqM0nOWS_0twQeixQxUvf_97_ILhGXN8Y11FLzUaitajpc2gEy4

Funny enough, I bought 6 Rush albums yesterday!

danishbacon

Still sad, roll the bones was one of my first albums as a child and on repeat for years.