RIP...only story I know of them is a friend of mine who worshipped rush, saw then at Ingleston in Scotland in the 80's....he waited behind the stage after they gigged for an autograph. When they appeared to get into a limo, they told him to fuck off.
To my ever lasting shame I only found out Neil had died this week some ten months after his passing. Was fortunate enough to see him play with Alex and Geddy many many times in their heyday. A very decent man who's life was racked by the tragedy of losing his daughter and wife within ten months of each other. Ive watched him in interviews and he struck me as a very private person and incredibly articulate. An outstanding drummer and certainly the best of my lifetime, but also a decent human being. RIP Neil
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RIP.
I got into Rush quite late, was totally blown away by their music, lyrics and musicianship - and Neil Peart’s incredible drumming.
Only managed to see them twice but easily two of the most outstanding gigs I have been to.
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He went home and smashed all their lp's...
Neil Peart's drum solo was so awesome, I was convinced that someone else was assisting him or he had three arms and three legs.
Moon, Bonham and Peart, my three all time favourites, all gone now.