Neil Peart Solo Live In Frankfurt (REACTION!) (R.I.P. Neil Peart!) 

My favorite Neil Peart quote basically says “playing drums for Rush is like running a marathon while solving calculus equations.”

One thing I always love about live Rush performamces is how Geddy and Alex always look like they're having a ball, smiling and clowning and having fun playing music, and Neil always looks like he's disarming a bomb. RIP

Stage crew: “Neil, how many drums do you want us to set up?” Neil Peart: “Yes.”

Neil Peart is not a musician you appreciate. He’s something you witness.

Neil was your favorite drummers favorite drummer.

I cried. I really did. When my daughter passed i read his book Ghost Rider. Changed me. Ive been drumming for 27 years and a lot of my drumming is influenced by him, Nick Menza from Megadeth, Mike Portnoy and Vinny Paul from Pantera. Tore me up for days. Grown ass man Crying. He meant a lot to me and i never met him. Now he with his Late (first) wife Jackie amd Daughter Selena.

This is one of the many reasons Neil Peart was known as "The Professor".

The drummer was the lyricist. All three are brilliant and we were blessed that they found each other to form this band and give us the music that will always be eternally appreciated as pure human achievement.

I used to read Modern Drummer back in the 80's and 90's..here is an awesome article about Neil's trek to Africa and meeting a tribal drum master! Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success." After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business."

Good observation about his concentration level at 9 minutes in. He was once asked in an interview about his stern expression and his answer was basically 'this shit's hard."

Another great Neil quote - Something to the effect - "I'm not talented, I'm relentless."

A Canadian was and will always be the best drummer in the world. R.I.P. Neil!

Neil Peart was not just a drummer... He was a percussionist.

"we're only immortal for a limited time" Neil Peart

In the nicest possible way, it's difficult to truly appreciate what this man is doing if you don't play drums. The whole waltz-ish section he plays is inhuman. If the camera didnt show his left foot doing the tambourine I wouldnt have believed it. The name of the game with drums is limb independence, but this is a whole new level. Beyond a whole new level. Good God. Dude is incredible.

Neil was more than a drummer, he was a master percussionist.

Neil Peart's cadence was used to calibrate the Atomic Clock.

The best description of Neil is: “Neil Peart is YOUR favourite drummers, favourite drummer”. Truth.

Neil Peart is every drummers favorite drummer. He’s the greatest there ever was.

Poet, author, lyricist, musician, artist, philosopher, prophet and all around great human being-Neil Peart.

He rode his motercycle 50,000 miles in total after the passing of his wife, he had lost his daughter previously, He needed a much deserved break from the "Limelight"

I knew a lot of rock bands when I was younger. EVERY drummer wanted to be Neil.

Yes his technique and musicality were amazing, but for most of us drummers out there, the most outstanding part of this solo is at 10:43 when he starts soloing in 4 over 3. That's 4/4 time with his hands and 3/4 time with his feet. Unreal.

His highest goal in music was to be inspiring to others? Mission accomplished. Your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer. RIP Neil.

Thank you "Lost in Vegas" for honoring Neil, we as fans of your show really appreciate what you do and your awesome insights. I like many grew up with this band and each decade they changed with the times and stayed very relevant. They were a transforming force in music and again I honor you guys and thank you for this video!

"hes like a damn octopus man" that has to be the best quote ive ever heard on neil perts 360 degree drum kit

"The Professor" Will be missed beyond measure.

To quote The Professor, " We're only immortal for a limited time." 🥁♥️

Neil Peart is the only drummer that makes me realize the limit of creativity. There are none. R I P

Neil was sooo much more than a drummer...he was the epitome of a true PERCUSSIONIST!!! Thanks for the memories Neil and may you Rock In Peace!

I was just a very young girl when RUSH started. I was only 9 years old girl when I picked up the sticks and started teaching myself to play the drums. Neil Peart was one of my most favorite drummers back then and still is today. I'm a 54 year old grown woman today. And even if I was still playing the drums myself today, I still would not be able to play any where near this good as him. I have some other favorite drummers, but Neil Peart is by far the best. He's a drummer of drummers. His technique is above and beyond. Talk about knocking it out of this world. RIP Neil. Rock on in Heaven.

Neil Peart transcended beyond Rock drummer to proper percussionist

Still hard to believe that Neil Peart is gone. "Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". Great musician, great lyricist, great writer. Rush is my favorite band since 1980 when I heard Exit Stage Left. Prayers for his family and friends. Thank you so much for yours songs that are the soundtrack of many lives. Thank you and Rest in Power, "Professor"!

In middle school when I was first learning, I would just watch Rush and Zeppelin on repeat. Two of the greatest united above hanging with Buddy Rich.

As a long time Rush fan (I’m 61), it is almost impossible for me to contemplate a musical world without Neil. RIP GOAT!

He didn't die, he just went home. RIP Neil Peart. The man, the octopus, the professor, THE DRUMMING GOD.

10:42 he starts playing a waltz with his feet. Boom-Tss-Tss. Which means his feet are playing in 3/4 time and his hands are playing literally ANYTHING on top of it!! Total limb independence.

According to his book, Roadshow, Neil was very unhappy with this performance and felt the solo he did in Prague was MUCH better. It's a shame they didn't record a few of his shows so that he could pick the one he thought went the best. But, I daresay, nobody can catch the 'mistakes' he made in this! Neil's a legend and his star will shine far longer than any of us will be here.

When your drumming is used to set the atomic clock, you are well and truly the GOAT!

RIP to the GOAT. He'll never be matched.

As a drummer, I lost a piece of my soul the day Neil passed. But, it’s such a pleasure to see you guys smiling and laughing and enjoying his work. He would’ve accepted no greater compliment.

“He was the truth”. Nailed it in respect to the kit:

Realize the middle section of the solo, when Neil is going crazy with seemingly random work on the toms, he is keeping a rock solid 1-2-3 waltz beat with his feet. between the single bass hit and 2 tambourine sounds. It's like the top half and bottom halves of his body are disconnected. Absolutely insane talent and countless years of dedicated study practice of his craft.

The life he led, and the pain he endured..while still playing for us?..night after night? might be even more impressive than any one drummer could ever be...

"We're only immortal for a limited time". RIP, Neil.

Not only was He a Great Drummer but an incredible Lyricist. He wrote the Lyrics to almost all of Rush’s song and was well read

RIP Neil, you’re still inspiring beyond the grave, I was watching a rush live video on the tv and my 4 year old daughter was kinda banging away and tinken away at random objects on my table with two pencils and she saw you playing and she lit up and ran over to the tv and held her pencils to the sky and yelled “I wanna be a drummer!” And as she trotted away she looked at me and said “hahaha I farted!” 😂😂😂 thank you Neil Peart for your contribution, greatnesses and wisdom and most importantly your talent, your inspiration and your life!

"Your favorite drummers, favorite drummer."

Also I'm not sure if you knew but he was also the primary lyricist of Rush. So on top of being such a dynamic force behind the drums, he also is responsible for the lyrical content of their songs.

I love everyone who sees Neil's kit. How many drums does he have? Answer: All the drums. He also was able to get his hands and feet to work completely independently

The next thunderstorm you here is just Neil tuning his bass drum and floor toms

One thing to point out. He does that long Drum solo while doing a 3 hour show 2 to 5 nights a week.

He was considered the best rock drummer of all time, and dude still had the humility to go take lessons. A true artist. There will never be another like him. Neil was a beautiful anomaly.

I totally just shed a tear before your reaction. Having seen them 17 times was an absolute honor. R.I.P. Neil. Rush is eternal.

Ryan, I've watched this reaction multiple times but your statement tonight truly resonated with me, 'talent is talent'. Maybe the deepest thing you've ever said. As a fan of many genres, THAT is the truth. Love you guys. RIP My Hero.

My cousin was a drummer and about 35 years ago, he told me Neil Peart was "the greatest drummer in the world."

You guys gave Neil the best, most honorable and humble tribute I've seen on RU-vid. Class acts and have great chemistry, a great vibe.

Neal stated in an interview that he cannot ever recall ever having a boring day in his life. It never dawned on me that there are human 'beings' that have had that experience. It would be like being excited and in awe of life like an infant for your whole lifetime. Wow!!

That was an incredible tribute to Neil Peart. Well said!

Neil would often say that everyday he'd wake up with the mantra "What is the most excellent thing I can do today?" Great words, great man.

He also wrote 7 books, traveled by bicycle across parts of Africa, and traveled all over North America via motorcycle.

Neil was the true G.O.A.T of rock drummers. He’s gone but his music will live forever….he left a legacy

Yes mister Peart will be sorely missed his humble demeanor was a breath of fresh air in the rock world

Thanks for the salute to the greatest drummer that ever lived you guys. It means a lot to all us RUSH fans. R.I.P. Neil

'it needs to be pointed out that Neil wrote almost all of "RUSH's" lyrics as well.

I'm so thankful I got to see Rush in the 80's a couple of times. Thank you for the wonderful tribute to Neil!

Rip to the professor Neil is for sure top 3 greatest of all time. Rush is one of my favorite bands I'm glad you guys did this honoring neil. Love what you guys do

“When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart.”...Nobody’s Hero. RIP Neil.

You guys are true gentlemen, thank you for doing what you do. You bring a passion for music, a refreshing honesty and you stay humble at all times. In a day and age where truly inspiring music seems to be hidden or forgotten you open the eyes and ears of so many of us. The work you do will change many of us into being more open minded and curious. You're truly inspiring, glad of the success you've had and I wish you all the best.

He’s was and always be the best, 4 limb independence, is something that can’t even be explained

Buddy Rich was Neil Pearts major influence when it came to drumming. The end of this drum solo where it is all jazz, is his tribute to Buddy Rich.

"The Professor on the drum kit" Neil's solos were always a lesson in percussion. The end of this solo is a tip of the hat to The late Buddy Rich.

Neil Peart taught me more than any other person in my life and we never met. He lived a tremendous life of great accomplishment and unthinkable tragedy. His great gifts will live with us forever and feel very fortunate to have lived in the same generation as such a brilliant man. Celebrate the life, have a good mourning.

Neil has been the center of inspiration in my heart ever since 1975. Over the many years of change Neal's poetry has taught me so many things. I call it Art Rock. I have listened to Rush over and over and I still hear something new. Neil Peart. I miss him and I have been feeling that shadow that crosses my heart again and again since January 2020.

9:33 "You can hear a song within that." Actually, yes. Neil took this part from a song called Scars off their 1989 Presto record. People accused him of overdubbing, and to prove he did this in one take, he added it to his drum solo. He's played many variations of it through the years. You should react to Scars next! Great song, as all Rush songs are. Also, yes, Neil is obsessed. RU-vid search: Obsessed - An Interview with Neil Peart. Amazing mini-doc!

R.I.P. Neil Peart- G.O.A.T. of drummers. Had the pleasure to see and hear Rush in the 80's, 90's and 00's. They never disappointed me.

So much awesome! That hand crossing at 17:00 is a total Buddy Rich homage. Buddy was the master of that technique. Lots of Buddy Rich influence in this vid. I saw you guys noticed Neil switching to traditional grip at one point - another jazz influenced thing. Super killer!

Neil Peart is the Ferrari of drummers. His power, speed and precision are unmatched. Like the car, elegant and refined....he IS art.

One thing I love about Neil is he looks so calm playing his drums, like its an everyday thing for him l.

The greatest drummer ever... Never was a big fan of Rush, but damn, what an Icon...

they sent you a farewell to kings, please do xanadu off of it, seems fitting.

Simply the GOAT! More a percussionist than a drummer. Also great song writer.

The man completely changed his style at an age when most musicians retire!

He's a local Toronto boy to his Ontario Canada fans. I grew up with Rush and I'm 57 now. They were the soundtrack of my high school years and beyond.

That was an awesome reaction video and tribute to the professor. Your closing words are spot on. Some of Neil’s lyrics are “were only immortal for a limited time....” and ”Suddenly, you were gone From all the lives you left your mark upon...” Neil discussed in his DVD anatomy of a drum solo that was based entirely off this performance that he didn’t like falling into the same patterns so he would regularly have his tech change all of his drum triggers to different locations to challenge him to be different often. He truly was one of the most influential drummers of all time. Whomever your favorite drummer is they probably were influenced by Neil.

RIP Professor. You moved alotta people. Your genius will last a 1000 years.

Neil is one of those musicians who will never know just how many he inspired, because the number is incalculable....

Saw them live 4 times, could have seen them 100, and would still end up leaving saying “how can he play like that?”. He was one of a kind.

You have witnessed the best and just got schooled on the epitome of what a drummer is. Loved your reactions and tribute. Rest in power Neil \m/

Thank you for this. Most people will never know the masterful drum work and talent of Neil Peart.

Thanks for honoring Neil. My favorite drummer of my favorite band since 1985. Xanadu, La Villa Strangiato, The Garden, Subdivisions. R.I.P. Neil Peart

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Professor on the drum kit. GOAT

Music literally knows no borders. It is an absolutely beautiful thing

Saw them 17 times and wish I saw them 100 times! U do a great job guys!!

He was indeed a “juggernaut of a force in music and music history”. Well said man.

At the 14 Minute mark he is showing his feet and arm separation technique. He perfectioned the ability to make feet play a totally different rhythm than his arms. Feet slow, arms quick. He had mastered his craft. Best drummer that ever lived. RIP Professor Neil Peart.

He was cuing all those horn sounds & whatnot at the end with his feet btw

it’s so hard for me to watch neil peart play without tearing up. he was the first drummer i was ever introduced to at a super young age, and i’ve been a fan ever since i was 4 years old when i’d ride in my dads truck while he blasted power windows and grace under pressure. rip the professor.

RIP Neil Peart. My heart and prayers with Neil Peart's, band, family, friends, loved one and fans.

"Obsession has to have action, pride turns on the drive!" Neil Peart, RIP Professor.