Neil tends to bring back famous sections from previous solos reuse them more firm recombined them to create something new and add new sections to challenge himself going forward so that’s why you might’ve heard some elements that you had recognized from previous solos
This solo was great, but it was also a sad time, because a month after this, tragedies would hit Neil’s family, his daughter passed in a car crash on her way to college, and he lost his wife due to cancer. So, he took a five year hiatus and then returned to the band and recorded and released Vapor Trails in 2002. But, I couldn’t imagine, how that must of felt, I would of just retired, right then and there. But, great reaction, John.
One of the many reasons i will always respect Neil so much. Not only one of the best to ever sit behind a drumset ,but also an amazing ,strong person,who had to endure many hardships in life. I would not have half of the strength he had. Mad respect. Thank you :)
@John G Neil wasn’t just an amazing musician and lyricist, but he was also a very nice person if you got on his good nice. Neil was just the best. RIP Professor, still miss ya, and can’t believe it’s been a year already since you passed.
He has a core grouping in his solos, but it has some additional fills over the decades. So you're not wrong in thinking you've heard it before. One comment I've heard that rings true is "Peart isn't the greatest drummer of all times. He IS the greatest composer of drum fills/solos". Mind you, I think he's the greatest rock drummer, but I'm a fan so I'm biased. Take care!✌
I imagine as long as he's been playing it's hard to come up with new stuff. I remember when it seemed like every song had new and different drum parts. As time passes it seems like he settled in to a more basic 4/4 drum playing.
Organic_Mechanic well his solos evolved over the years until the R30 tour. This was before Der Trommler, so his solo kept evolving, even after the R30 tour.
