"Neil is fine". Geddy was honoring Neil by respecting his wishes and answered that question without hesitation and with a complete poker face knowing he 40 year friend and bandmate was dying of cancer. Much respect to Geddy as if I didn't have a truck load for him already.
Geddy Lee just blows my mind every time I hear his interviews. He is so thoughtful and articulate, and yet humble and so true to himself. Amazing person, I hope to see him perform again some day. PLEASE!!!
Agree wholeheartedly. Eagerly awaiting the release of Geddy's autobiography on May 16🤩! Would like to listen to Geddy reading from it. Hope there will also be an audiobook version, read by Geddy himself.
I absolutely love Geddy Lee. He is such a cool interviewee. He's so polite and down to earth. Just an amazing person with a genuis musical talent. RIP Neil.😢💝
"And Neil's doing great?" Anyone else get chills hearing that? At the time of this interview I never would have guessed what he was going through. Seems like with hindsight, you can see, by Geddy's response, Neil's health was riding on his mind as well as Alex's and their families and friends closest to them. Same can be said when Yes was inducted into the RRHoF by Geddy and Alex, but no Neil. At the time, I just thought it was Neil's somewhat introverted personality (which I don't hold against him). It never dawned on me he was battling cancer. "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" never rang so true. RIP Neil.
It’s also very eye opening to learn that Geddy and Alex, mostly Geddy… they both had a bit of animosity towards Neil for calling it quits so abruptly. I know that he said Neil’s ailments were really taking a toll on him physically and that Neil stuck to his philosophy that if the day ever came to where he could no longer give 100 percent, it was the day that he would have to be done with it. That day came for Neil Could it be that much of his ailments were early symptoms of what was to come? Perhaps, Neil knew of this and received a diagnosis since maybe even before R40 kicked off… but just did not have it in him to tell the others knowing that it would be much too devastating; thus, ruining the mood of the tour? It’s something to question That all goes to further support one notion that I believe in. And that is despite how on the up-and-up thing s might seem, you never really know what’s ACTUALLY going on, whether it be with a band, or even your neighbors next door… neighbors is something that I have experienced. And it is one wild and disturbing tale of what all was taking place behind closed doors with my neighbors as a kid from 1983 to 1991 when my dad lived there. But that’s just a relatable example I always did have a sort of impression that Geddy and Alex weren’t as close with Neil as it might have appeared, and that he was more a partner and a coworker. I thought that just based on how Geddy and Alex have always lived in close proximity of each other, where as Neil was living all the way in California. I understand that remarriage had much to do with that as well. But during Neil’s 5 year motorcycle journey… how it was a long time until he would even do as much as drop a hint to Geddy and Alex that he was still alive Sure, Neil needed his space and it’s completely honorable and understandable. But Geddy and Alex were, at least in the eyes of the world, supposed to be the two friends that he could count on during thought times. So why take so long to send as much as a postcard? Geddy even said how in a very strange way, Neil was still “the new guy” even all those years later. My point is that I don’t think they were as close as we would all like to think and believe. And much of that I’m sure was just Neil being Neil. And that’s not a bad things I’m extremely introverted myself these days. Especially when I look back on 8 years of the army and being in combat for 2 of those years where you have no escape from others. There is no such thing as alone time, and that in itself can wreak havoc on your abilities to form relationships with others later in life
I met Neil and Geddy in Daytona Florida back in 2015. I never bothered them in acknowledging that I knew who they were. It was fun for the few days that I could just be around them at the hotel. I had a temp job cleaning there with a bunch of catty witches LOL but I even had time to talk about bikes, as I ride too. Neil talked about bikes a tiny bit and Geddy sat down near the flower garden and chatted a bit. I was delighted and it was fun to just be normal with him. This put them at ease. Rest Easy Neil Top drummer ever and Hey Geddy, if you see this, I am the tall brunette Joyce. It was a pleasure to meet you both. I left and reside in Nashville for the time. God Bless and heal your hearts to RUSH, my very first real concert, "Moving Pictures" Alpine Valley late 8's maybe 1981. I would have to find me ticket stub and I am sure that I still have it. Geddy, I was so flattered that you would even speak to me and I never told a soul till now.
The fact he was asked about Neil, and thinking not only how painful that was for Ged to be asked, but that he had to play it straight, and respond as if all was indeed well, when in fact, it sadly wasn’t…I just can’t imagine how agonizing that was to have to keep all the emotions in check each time the questions would come up about Neil, especially as Ged, Alex and the rest of the inner circle were keeping his illness a secret from everyone per Neil’s explicit request. As Ged stated during his and Alex’s interview with Strombo, “On one hand you’re being dishonest, but on the other hand you’re keeping a promise to a dear friend, so fuck the dishonesty part.” (Can’t recall his exact wording on it, so that’s paraphrased.) Rest easy, Neil…we love and miss you dearly. Thank you so very much for everything. 🙏🏻♥️
they would NOT have quit except for Neils insistence. good judgement would have had them hang it up by 2005. Geddys live voice was pretty much toast by then. they were definitely class acts though. and virtuosos on their instruments.
@@TheSighphiguy Yeah...when you've spent 35 years screaming at the highest register possible...your voice MUST get worn out. Vocal cords get worn down. Ok, he didn't scream so much in the 80's but he still sang loud.
@@TheSighphiguy It wasn't that Neil really wanted to stop. He has chronic tendonitis and felt that if he couldn't play drums at his top performance, he didn't want to put on a subpar show, at least in his eyes. I, of course, would still go see them in any capacity.
Geddy always wears his "Order of Canda" pin on his left lapel (Martin Short always does as well). It not only shows Geddy's pride in being Canadian, but also confirms that he and his music are a National Treasure. Keep wearing it Geddy.
RIP Neil. At the end of this interview Geddy was asked how Alex was doing and a genuine smile and even-paced reply that Alex is doing great etc., came out of him. But when asked how Neil was doing, Geddy replied very fast and in a dry, close lipped, curt manner, " He's doing good...everythings good. "..with a serious tone instantly entering his voice as he said the words. His eyes went down, not able to look the dj in the eye as he lied about Neil's state of being. I can see the discomfort in him to lie to someone's face and to a million listeners on live NY radio. Ugh. Neil, as we now know had been at that point, already in a wheelchair for months unable to even speak. Hmmm. Lee was just keeping Neil's condition quiet there. Respect to him for keeping Neil's privacy secure there. God that must have been hard to do...for a year or more as Peart's condition spiraled to points of no recovery. And this interviewer speaking expectantly that Rush could do a one show a month stint of concerts for a year on Broadway and only NOW do I see the pain, the reserved reply from Geddy murmering with feigned sounds suggesting he'd mention it to the band or management like, " OK well...we'll see, we'll see....maybe yeah." when in reality he already knew Rush was finished and Neil was leaving this life soon. Ugh. Now as I watch his face, his hushed response there, I see so much more how his insides were being ripped apart knowing the reality of things and that he was losing his friend...a brother.
I also saw Geddy did not look the interviewer in the eye when he responded about how Neil is doing. I understand this was a hard question for Geddy to answer. Thank you for being respectful.
Yeah I caught that too. He is definitely having to hold it in there. How hard must it have been to go around and do interviews knowing what Neil was battling in his personal life? They were all so close and I can't imagine just how difficult it must have been for Geddy and Alex to maintain composure during these interviews while Neil was terminally ill. Damn.
Geddy got the Rick out of a desire to mimic the tone he heard on Time and a Word (specifically, No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed). He was disgruntled upon not being able to faithfully reproduce it with his 4003, but in turn he ended up developing his own sound that is unique, though not entirely dissimilar from Squire’s. To say that Geddy admires Chris would be an understatement!
He is so humble and soft spoken. I had back stage passes for the presto tour. Alex was high strung AF, Neil was introverted as heck, and it was obvious to me that Geddy was the pr guy. So friendly and warm.
So glad it's not Eddie Trunk doing the interview. Geddy actually being able to answer questions is pleasant to see without the 10 minute ramble from Trunk.
Ugh!! Thank god! I hated having to watch Eddie “suck up” to RUSH after bashing them all the time. The only reason I watched was to see my hero. And I am not talking about Eddie.
I just listened to this Trunk guy for the first time as he had a Neil call in tribute show. A show for callers to call and talk about Neil, Trunk would say. But all he did was babble on about himself and took very few calls. What a loser.
I dunno who Eddie Trunk is, but I think this interviewer is pretty annoying too. Talks a little too much. Maybe he's due respect that I'm not giving him, I dunno who he is.
Thank you Mr. Weinrib, for all the music in this 40 years! Please, extend my thanks to your friends Alex Živojinović Lifeson and Neil Peart. To my eternal happiness, I was able to assist them at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most important musical experiences of my life. Thanks!
I’ve been a Rush nerd since the late 70’s. Those guys are all pretty awesome. Ged is always engaging and says interesting stuff. But let’s give it up for the interviewer too. Great job.
The more I listen to Geddy Lee the more I love him; and that's over and above his unbelievable skills as a musician and the fantastic music that he makes and is a part of. Terrific.
@@mescalormavideos7767: Oh, I've more than given their music a chance. They were really popular when I was in high school many moons ago and I didn't like their songs then either. I grant you they are skilled on their instruments - I just never got on with their music.
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound. It’s got wires that vibrate, And give music. What can this thing be that I’ve found?...
I loved Rush when I was a kid/teen. I bought their first 6 albums and I still have them and play them. I suppose I got into other genres as I grew older but after Neil passed, I got out the old Rush albums and so many wonderful memories came back to me. Thanks guys! I saw you guys play in Toronto 3 times in the late 70s and early 80s. When I played the albums again, I was surprised at how much I still love their music. My 8 yr daughter walked in and said hey dad what's that?? (She plays violin and my 11 yr old plays piano since they were 4) Then she said, wow, they are really great and they look like they are having so much fun!! I think you have a new fan. Neil was a gem. You all are.
At the time of this interview, Neil was not fine at all; he was dying. Geddy didn’t even flinch. But out of love and respect for Neil’s very private world, that was the pact they had. Totally respect that.
Rush were the only band I could listen to, when a chick dumped me for some pratt, and my heart was broken, tried to relax and listen to loads of cds, and almost everything I played, reminded me of the ex tart, then I put Power Windows on, and was liberated, mentally, spiritually, it was medicine, then you realise, Rush didn't do sloppy love songs period,,,,,it's unique
when we were still an item, I didn't buy her a ticket when I saw Rush on the show of hands tour at the Birmingham NEC, ha ha, it was bliss. she was actually miffed about it coz she did like their music, ha ha@@claytonryan8666
not like Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi and John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page were rock stars or Glen Hughes and Ritchie Blackmore or John Deacon and Brian May either. Sheesh
Basses. They are bringers of joy. Absolutely! Geddy's voice is a tool and bringer of joy as well! What a great interview! Kudos to the interviewer! Nice job! I would have been Gobsmacked! I saw Rush in St. Louis, MO. 5th row, center. I swear Geddy Lee saw me smiling so hard and made eye contact with me as to acknowledge my appreciation. That's what it felt like anyway. It was one of the best shows I've ever been to, and likely ever will. I can barely afford to go to a show these days, but those seats were worth every cent and I would gladly pay it to see them again. I'm sad that it won't happen but everyone deserves a retirement and I hope they are all thriving and enjoying life!
Just got the book for my birthday! It's amazing... Thanks for writing this tome Ged...I love it and my RUSH nerd neighbours have already had sessions around the fire passing around the book and 18 year old Scotch. What a fabulous and highly informative book. Just a quick edit... It's news to me that Dirk only started to collect with the intensity he did after the R40 tour. When he was in Vancouver, Scully showed me his rig and his basses prior to the R40 show and I counted 28... now he has over 280😳😳 Now that is a seriously afflicted "collector". Love it...
John Sandlin Absolutely! Bring either McCallans 18 or Bowmore 18 and we meet around my neighbours firepit a couple times a month. Usually, "Woodsy" brings out his Warwick bass and an old Traynor amp, and we all have a laugh drinking and making up new lyrics for YYZ and Where's my Thing... the wives hate it! But we don't care, after 2 or 3 "wee drammys" of Scotch, with the Traynor on 11, we can't hear them bitch anymore😁
First Rush I had was an 8track, had to listen to it in my mom's 67 Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible. Only thing that had an 8track player. Great memories.
I'm a huge Yes fan as well as Rush too. It was awesome to see Geddy and Alex inducting Yes into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Then to see Geddy Lee jamming with Yes in place of the late great Chris Squire.
Just a great guy. I was never a huge Rush fan, although I did appreciate them. Thanks to prompting from my buddy Steve, I drove down to New Orleans and caught the show on the last tour. Outstanding performance.
Great Interview. I have always been a huge Rush fan. I have been Blessed to see them many times. The best was seeing 2112 original release concert and the 30th anniversary at SPAC in Saratoga NY.Thanks to guys for a lifetime of great musical memories.
That was a great interview. I've seen so many interviews where the interviewer has barely read up on their interviewees and asks the most basic questions. I don't know who this DJ is but he know his stuff and was engaging without being intrusive. Quality work from that guy.
Very few have made such a multidimensional impact on the bass guitar. As someone who worships at the church of Ged, it’s amazing to think about who’ll get inspired because they’ve read his book and the music that will come of that.
Lee, Lifeson and peart. three men i would absolutely love to chill with. every single thing that I see and hear from them makes me feel like fame has not gone to their heads and that they are normal down to earth people.
This was a beautiful interview. I like when he was talking about collecting instruments. As a working drummer I tend to go for gear that looks good but not museum pieces.
Geddy is one of my bass heroes for sure. I started playing in 1983 and Tom Sawyer was one of the first bass lines I tried learning. As a beginning player, I got stuck on the middle part but eventually worked it out. I like watching all of their interviews and I was devastated when I found out Neil Peart passed away. Thanks for all of the good music.
this guy is such an amazing human being...I'll occasionally listen to Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, & Signals back to back to back & wonder what it must've been like to make those albums...
Great interview...not a book person but I'm sure this is a great achievement for Geddy moving forward in his, do I dare say...retirement. I saw RUSH many times always in Philadelphia`s Spectrum in the 80`s. It was always an indescribable experience. I was formerly in a bar room cover band, doing Sound and had a great appreciation for the RUSH music, which of course...we could never cover.
When I heard "Cygnus X-1 - Book II" for the first time, I was hooked! I was in high school and "Spirit of Radio" was a top 40 hit at the time, so it would play regularly. First concert ever was with Rush (Signals Tour). The most awesome thing that I had heard and seen from this incredible group was in 1983 when Rush performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York and played "Kid Gloves" and "The Body Electric" in concert, before the "Grace Under Pressure" album was released!!! PERMANENTLY AWESOME!!!!
I’ve been a Rush fan since the early 70s I’ve been fortunate enough to see Them 3 time’s live & my hero was The Professor behind a drum kit that surrounded him,,,,!!!! Thank’s, Alex, geddy & Neil for simply being yourself’s... all my best fella’s. RUSH RULE’S,,,!!!!
I had a couple tear drops in my eye when I heard of Neil's passing RIP as a bassist ...as well as a huge Rush fan ...I admired Dr.Perts dedication to always get the crowds his best..warming up backstage before each show.. to play his very best.after he had honed his craft?? To me that's how Neil connected to his fans with the respect for being humble and not desiring the admiration face to face from his fans!!! Love u brother u will be missed! Geddy ur still my favorite bassist I've been inspired by..ode to u and Leif in dealing with ur loss to guys.....😪
Hats off to the interviewer. I was too young to get in to Rush at school but after watching this will listen to their music. I’m going to get this book.
It's beyond me why someone would give this interview a thumbs down. There are 29 of them as I write. I guess they have an ax to grind. And yes, Rush fans are great. I've been a fan since I first heard of them in 1976.
Probably the most underrated bassist in popular culture. Neither Geddy nor Alex ever get their due respect. At least Neil has always been recognized for his talent, drive and commitment to playing honestly. Shame that all three didn't contemporaneously get similar levels of recognition. Greatest, most talented group of all time.
@@nadel-fu4wz Sorry if I gave the impression that Geddy is not highly respected. All three are considered top musicians. Neil gets ranked in the top five rock drummers on every list. Geddy gets ranked in the top ten rock bassists and his respect has grown significantly in the last 10-20 years. For some reason Alex gets scant praise outside of the music world. Everyone knows the names Malmsteen, Johnson, Hendrix, Van Halen but Lifeson just doesn't get the recognition in the wider world. I think it's because none of them sought fame. None of them were racing cars or dating supermodels or showing up in the tabloids. They sought respect, perfection with dedication and hard work. They didn't fit the mold of what rock stars were thought to be so they got sidelined and mocked. The music industry did not see them coming and didn't know what to do with them. The fans did.
@@nadel-fu4wz i worked the teardown in glasgow ... they were all great ... except geddy ... he was a dick ... but thats probly a one off and we all get tired and emotional but im a bass player ...we have extra weight on us from mr squire , mr wooten , mr pastorious and geddy it takes a lifetime to build a rep and 1 dick move to fuck it up i love his playing and his lyrics i have defended his singing countless times
My dad has one of those "war used" basses he mentioned. A dark maroon, reverse headstock 1964 Gibson EB-3 that he still gigs like twice a week at almost 80 years old. A consummate entertainer, love and respect /w\METAL-DAD/w\
I love those who don't let fame go to their heads. Best three man band ever. Love them all and what they gave the world. RIP Neil, you will be missed by many for years to come
