- Jun 5, 2019
I am saddened by the news today that one of my childhood idols, Neil Peart, passed away on Tuesday.
Arguably, he was the best percussionist ever, and an extremely amazing lyricist. I first heard Rush in 5th grade with the release of "Moving Pictures" and was hooked! By 6th grade EVERYTHING in my bedroom was Rush, Rush and Rush - posters, magazine clippings, records...
A few months ago I watched the Rush documentary and...WOW!!!...what a trio they were. Humble, friendly and loving.
For those that don't know, Neil Peart lost his daughter while she left home to go back to college and crashed her car. 10 months later Neil's wife passes from cancer. Neil decided to jump on his BMW and just ride...and ride...and ride. I can't even imagine his pain at that point in his life but I definitely know how he found some kind of solace through 2 wheels.
Neil wrote a few books about his motorcycling experiences, pretty good reads. And, according to the documentary, he almost ALWAYS road from one concert to the next and ALWAYS had his motorcycle shipped with the tour gear if he wasn't riding it.
Stewart Copeland from The Police stated that Neil was, "...the most air-drummed-drummer..." and I believe it.
May he rest in Peace.
Arguably, he was the best percussionist ever, and an extremely amazing lyricist. I first heard Rush in 5th grade with the release of "Moving Pictures" and was hooked! By 6th grade EVERYTHING in my bedroom was Rush, Rush and Rush - posters, magazine clippings, records...
A few months ago I watched the Rush documentary and...WOW!!!...what a trio they were. Humble, friendly and loving.
For those that don't know, Neil Peart lost his daughter while she left home to go back to college and crashed her car. 10 months later Neil's wife passes from cancer. Neil decided to jump on his BMW and just ride...and ride...and ride. I can't even imagine his pain at that point in his life but I definitely know how he found some kind of solace through 2 wheels.
Neil wrote a few books about his motorcycling experiences, pretty good reads. And, according to the documentary, he almost ALWAYS road from one concert to the next and ALWAYS had his motorcycle shipped with the tour gear if he wasn't riding it.
Stewart Copeland from The Police stated that Neil was, "...the most air-drummed-drummer..." and I believe it.
May he rest in Peace.