Neil Peart interview part 2: 40 years of Rush 

"What is a master, but a master student?"-Neil Peart. Rest in Peace.

I’m a smarter man just listening to Neil Peart speak. RIP Bro 😕

So much gratitude, integrity, and humility. What a loss.

There have been plenty of awesome musicians in the obituaries over the past 18-24 months (prince, Bowie, petty, EW&F Maurice, Grant Hart, et al). However, the passing of Neil hit me like nothing I expected. I hurt on the inside. I had no interest in doing much last weekend when I heard, etc. I think the delta here is that NP was such a sweet, committed, honest, smart, likeable, honorable work horse. He was so humble yet so brilliant. And Rush, almost like a relative that came to live in your parents home to ride it out, were part of my “household” for over 30 year, it cannot be helped to deeply lament this extraordinary man, and the poignancy of no longer having him on earth.... He was a real gift. Thank you for reading. Love,

62 years old and still taking lessons. Total conviction to the instrument.

I am in shock that he is gone.

The Professor speaks. I listened.

I remember being in high school, grade 11, 1978. I took a class where we learned first about art and then about music in a class called Humanities. In the period before me, these boys were writing on a corner of the board "47 More Days Until RUSH," then "46 Days Until RUSH" and on and on. After a while I wanted to know who was writing that. It turned out to be 3 guys who were just ON FIRE about the band. I didn't know who Rush was, but I appreciated the fact that our elderly teacher let those guys write on her board every day and didn't erase it. I was just learning to play the drums. Eventually I discovered Rush, became a fan, listened intently to Neil's parts, and even majored in music at University later on (many lessons later). Alex, Geddy, and Neil were made for each other. Even today at age 57 I still hear new things in their music. They are a musical treasure because they were never afraid to expand the boundaries of music and to take both words and music to new places in our consciousness.

This man is a beautiful human being. So are Alex and Geddy, of course. There is no band on earth in the history of bands to top Rush. They're just unique and special.

Thumbs down for what? Holy crap... Nothing but humble and articulate wisdom. Neil Peart is a sage. Great interview! Great post!

This one hurts! R.I.P. Neil Peart

First saw Rush live in April 1975 and last in May 2015. Devastated to hear the news of Neil Peart's death. Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon.

Such a loss to music. Neil Peart --- Rest In Peace.

RIP Mr Peart, the world has lost THE BEST drummer

Imagine being the drummer for the Foo Fighters and hearing Neil Peart name drop you in an interview! Damn am I jealous!

Neil Peart is the best and most accomplished drummer of all time.He is very well spoken,very intelligent.

I feel as bad as when my brother passed. My memories of him are wrapped in RUSH concerts. Just can't stop crying.

"it's a privilege to be a professional music artist in the world and to celebrated and to be paid for hitting things with sticks..." Arguably one of the greatest percussionists (maybe ever) and one of the most humble people I have heard speak. Hats off to you sir for a fabulous career filled with some of the most inspirational music of my youth (and my adulthood too).

Sad, but glad that I watched this video today. A humble guy, that just happens to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. Rest in peace, Neil.

This is a very sad day for all Rush and Neil Peart Fans. A shadow has crossed my heart today

Neil Peart - The Best at Hitting Things with Sticks

Neil made everyone an "air drummer".

No, there was not "a million best drummers in the world", there was Neil. Full stop! Such a lesson in confidence and humility. RIP Neil

God bless you Neil. We'll see you down the road my Brother.

He's a Legend..A Very humble Person..RIP Mr. Neil Peart... 😢❤❤❤

A well spoken, intelligent man and a force on the drums. Condolences to his family, band mates and friends

Neil is a gentleman and one hell of a drummer Very interesting listening to him Keep it 2⃣1⃣1⃣2⃣

I love this man. I feel like I lost my cool uncle. I am still getting teary eyed. My older cousin turned me on to Rush when I was 8. I am 47 now. Rush has been the soundtrack to my life. RIP Professor.

What a human being, a model one at that!

Just the greatest guy ever. So inspirational, yet so humble. I've been a Hardcore RUSH fan since 1979. Neil's drumming, not to mention his lyrics, got me through those tough adolescent years (Subdivisions anyone?). So blown away by Clockwork Angels!! Best album they have done in decades, absolutely EPIC. Truly one of the most important people in my life, keep on creating brother, we still want more.....

The World lost an amazing human being, Artist,Drummer and Inspiration for millions...There is a monumental Void in all Rush fans from this day on...

R.i.p. Neil Peart Greatest Rock Drummer of all time Greatest Rock Band of all Time

His Legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace Neil

Neil shows so much grace and humility in this interview as well as candor. The world has lost not only a great artist and musician, but a great human being. I feel so much sympathy for his family. RIP Mr. Peart.

No Ego, always learning, an Awesome Human !!!

RIP Neil. Thank you for touching so many hearts and inspiring so many people.

The humility is takes to be considered a great drummer and then going to take lessons. Astounding!

Neil Peart was one of a kind human being. Super intelligent, super talented and super humble. It's really hard to watch this now after Neil's passing. He was the greatest drummer ever without any doubt whatsoever. Amazing genius and he will be long remembered. No other musician has affected me as much as Neil Peart. His lyrics, his playing, his songwriting, everything. RIP.

RIP Neil Peart. He wasn't a drummer, he was a great musician, thinker and artist.

A brilliant drummer; a brilliant mind; a brilliant speaker; a brilliant kind.

What an incredibly cerebral, intelligent, well spoken and humble man. The world is less without Mr. Neil Peart in it. 100% in everything he accomplished in writing, traveling, lyrically or behind the kit. By looking at him here you know he showed up on his bike with little to no fan fair then quietly rode off to his next destination. For him and his inner circle to keep his illness from the world until two days after he'd passed in this age of social media and instant news is truly amazing. He even excelled at that.

RIP to this music legend.

Just listening to Neil in these interviews always makes me want to go do something creative.... Super-cool interview!

R. I. P Neil! What a loss to Rock N Roll!

love you man ❤ the king is gone but not forgotten

There will never be another Neil Peart..... That wonderful man had such an impact on my life... Thank you Neil...

This is such a fantastic interview. I still miss Neil every day, but am grateful to have been inspired by him as both a musician and human!

The Master. What a gentle, honest and open, intelligent man. Remembered forever, not least in the hearts of Rush fans.

If you didn't know who this man was, and somebody told you he's one of the best drummers in the world. You would believe it, by this interview. Humble, intelligent and well spoken.

It's still hard to believe my biggest drum hero is no longer here. All of those years, you "cared". We still care. Miss you Neil!

I never listened to Rush much but I have friends who are heartbroken & I appreciate their loyalty because I cried like a baby when Clarence Clemons died and I promised to look more into him. Prayers to those he left behind.

he should publish all his lyrics on a single book

Neil's intensity and high, high standards for everything are keys to him being known as one of the best drummers of all time. He is not full of himself. He is open to tips from others, he is always learning. Rush has been an important group for 40 years, with complex lyrics and music. How many other groups can say that? He is to rock drumming what Buddy Rich was to jazz drumming.

What a deep thinking, genuine, class act. We’re lucky that we got the time we him that we had

RIP Neil... wonderful human being......

This video is about to blow up in views. RIP Neil!!

I honestly don't understand the twelve souls that gave thumbs down... RUSH is the best three man band EVER...

Has there ever been a more inspirational drummer and band than Neil and Rush? I doubt it. I listen to them everyday without fail. Just part of my life I guess. It's a joy to listen to Neil talking and fascinating to hear how it relates to the recording of Rush tracks. But actally, he could be talking about anything and I'd still be interested.

Neil!!!! Dude I love listening to him talk almost as much as his drumming

It really is a joy listening to him talk.

I miss just the thought of seeing them again, I have been a fan since 1974, seen them live over a hundred times, really miss them touring, But even more, that feeling of putting on a new album and listening to new Rush! A Farewell to King's!!!!!

My favorite band of all time. Rush was a big influence in my life. I remember so many times just closing my eyes and going on a fantastic journey. Thanks Neil :)

I love listening to him speak.

Truly amazing how much you learn listening to Neil. Not just about drumming. Not just about Rush, musical performance, writing or recording. But just life in general. I guess you have to be at the very top of life, then the very bottom, then the very top again to truly be able to convey these stories ideas and principles. Doesn't hurt to be intelligent and eloquent either, like a laser beam. Wit, wisdom, humor. Thanks Neil!

Too much man for one man. There's not many drummers of his level and reverence that are so humble and unassuming. Clever, talented, highly articulate which is reflected in him as a person and a musician. A Genius, a gentleman, a paragon of prog rock, and a massive influence on me as a drummer.

I could listen to Neil talk all day long!

I'm so grateful for Neil's existence here AT THE SAME TIME I'VE BEEN HERE!!!!!!!! Thank-you Neil, you are universally loved by millions FOREVER.

Truly a drummers drummer. Neil was a consummate artist. Always humble and always learning.

THIS is why he is on a platform all his own amongst other drummers, and why RUSH lasted as long as they did. Always giving 100%. Never took the easy road. What a class act, truly will miss him 😔

I was lucky enough to see Rush live eight times over the years; some Rush fans have seen them hundreds of times but those eight times for me were magical. Such an incredible experience to see three musicians in perfect sync play complicated set lists while having fun on stage (Alex!). Neil's books have been amazing as well, he is insightful, intelligent, and an excellent communicator via prose. At this point in time, although I miss Rush's music a great deal, it is comforting to a point to know Neil has "gone dark" on his personal web page and, I hope, is enjoying his time with his family and friends. Forty years of playing and touring the way he has, the way Rush has, is far more than most musicians could ever dream of accomplishing. Thanks to Neil for being an amazing human being and sharing his music, lyrics, and prose with us! :-)

What an amazing human being and gifted musicians. So humble and inspiring. RIP Neil

Such a quick mind. I admire him greatly.

What a master of the English language, beat and story telling. Thank you Neil. I think you speak as well as you play. I’m going to study you more.

Neil Peart for president....of the world! seen these guys 26 times from Moving Pictures to their last concert. love these guys like a friend I never met in person. long live RUSH!

Such a genuinely LOVELY man! xx Thank you Neil!

An inspiration to so many. Neil will be missed. RIP professor.

Loved this man.....what a wonderful person.....

R.I.P. NEAL GREW UP LISTENING!

Rush....3 of the greatest guys in the world.❤️😎

Such a wonderful thing, to hear this phenomenally gifted musician speak of his inspiring other drummers, and then talk about going to a drum teacher, and saying "I'm a Butcher, you're a surgeon. I'm a pretty good butcher, but I want to be more of a surgeon." The whole video is worthwhile to hear him say that he's famous for beating on things with sticks! Fortune passes everywhere.

What a relief in this day and age to just listen to someone like Neil Peart talk who really cares about what he's doing!

I miss you Neil!!!!!

This one hurts. God bless the world for his 67 years on this Earth and what he did to work at his craft and give it to us.

Such a well spoken person. Neil has always kept a low profile throughout his career and it is so great to see him more accessible for fans to get an inside "view" of the drummer that has influenced countless generations. Great questions and topics. This was very enjoyable

A life well lived, with talent and wisdom he shared. Glad he was alive.

Mr. Neil Peart: what an articulate, intelligent man. And blessed with an incredible amount of talent and a virtuoso at his crafts as a musician and an accomplished author. As a drummer (well..I try at it) I naturally hold him up as an example to aspire to for drumming but also admire him for his dedication to music, the band, and family. Thank you Neil. Best of luck in future endeavors and God Bless.

He was a brilliant articulate human being he will be sorely missed rest in peace

Neil's high energy level is quite evident in this interview, a requirement of a good drummer especially one who is still active 40 years later.

Neil was so amazing in so many ways.He always gave it 100% at all his shows,never abused drugs and alcohol and was a leader to so many.Although he is gone physically his teachings and legacy will never die.

His respect and dedication for his craft is inspirational and wise. He’s an old soul that just happened to be a great drummer. He was a lot more than that.

RIP Neil. Best drummer in the world. I used to live in St. Catharines, Ontario Canada. where Neil lives for a time. Their live album was the first Rush album my brother Russell brought home. It took a while to get used to Geddy’s voice but I used to play his solo over and over

RIP Neil. Thank you for the wonderful music that I will always enjoy.

Man what a very smart intellectual person. Such a cool person.

I think this is the most relaxed and open I've ever seen Peart be in an interview. It's lovely and every single working musician should heed his words about always play to your fullest

We can all learn from this man... in LIFE...

A beautiful mind, incredible talent and a worldly loss. RIP Neil.

love rush since agen11 I’m 51 and will always love rush

A true renaissance man. Exit The Warrior

Humble, erudite, inspirational, caring and tireless, all qualities any person could aspire to be a better human. Neil Peart, an amazing human who knew and played the drums better than most of us will ever know ourselves, bravo, R.I.P., thanks for all you gave us and have left for all time, for that we will all be forever in your debt.

Geddy lee such a wonderful person who gave my brother such joy, I can’t thank him enough