WOAAHHH RUSH IM IN!! | Neil Peart Drum Solo - Rush Live in Frankfurt (REACTION!!) 

Neil didn't need a rest the drumsticks did.

And that is why he is known as the Professor. RIP Neil. He taught himself to play all four limbs individually. He was a musical genius in his drumming skills and lyrics. Thanks. Great reaction.

The Drum Master- Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a 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."

**STORY TIME** This happened in the city of Los Angeles. My friend was raised in his father's music shop. As a result he was proficient in the piano, lead guitar, bass guitar, and saxophone (and the flute, but he won't admit it). He also spent a lot of time at musical instrument trade shows and trade fairs. At one such event, he came across a full stage setup, just waiting to be played. Someone had picked up the bass guitar, and was having fun jamming. My friend picked up the lead guitar, followed the bassist's lead, and they jammed for a few minutes. Eventually, a drummer sat down and started to play behind them. They had a blast. Just riffing off one another for a good 10 minutes, then they started inviting each other to do a solo. My buddy killed it, the crowd had shown up right when he started, it was perfect. Lots of smiles, lots of applause. At some point, the bassist and my friend step back and look at the drummer. He starts his solo. My buddy forgets to keep playing, just slack-jawed staring at this guy. He's just dominating this random drum set-up, designed to be a showcase. Everyone cheers. My Friend: "Wow man. You're pretty good. You should totally be in a band, man" Drummer: "Hey thanks! That's really nice of you." My Friend: "No seriously!" Drummer: "Hey, thanks again. But, I actually am in a band." My Friend: "No shit?! Anyone I might have heard of?" Drummer: "Dunno, you ever heard of "Rush"? Moral of the story: my friend told Neil Peart that he was "pretty good" and should "totally be in a band." No. We will never let him forget it.

Neil pearl is one of my favorite drummers of all time, but little known fact he also writes the lyrics to almost all of rush`s songs. My favorite musical line ever "one likes to believe in the freedom of music, but glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity." He plays with real freedom and writes like a true poet philosopher. R.I.P Neil Peart you will always be my hero and inspiration ❤

Neil's a drummer's drummer... One of the best in the world. Rest in peace Neil... You will be missed. Thanks for showing that and for putting a smile on my face, you are funny! keep up the good work!

he's the number one rock drummer ever in my opinion. he passed late last year. check out "yyz" live or almost anything from rush.

Mr. Video is officially ready for YYZ Live in Rio. That performance and audience is LIT!

This is not a "Drum-Set", this is a "Drum-Castle"!

The natural talent & technical ability this man had is unbelievable 🥁🔥 RIP to “The Professor” ♥️ You are missed by all ♥️ I don’t wanna be the grammar person everyone hates but his last name is pronounced PierT like a pier on a lake 😉 Fun fact! His drum kit cost like $70,000! Sorry to keep adding stuff but damn he’s great!! The man was 51 yo when this was recorded!!

He goes ABSOLUTELY "GONZO" with talent..R.I.P. 🙏🤘

And there it is. Shows exactly why his peers and fans put him at the top. I've been lucky enough to see him 3 times live in concert. It's just amazing to witness his ability. A true legend. RIP Neil, you will be missed.

A fine example of Canadian music! Tip of the Iceberg!

Neil Peart dies in Jan 2020 and the world turns upside down. Notice how his electronic rhythms mimic the communicating with aliens from the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Maybe Neil has been in incommunicado all along while saying, "I'm coming home folks!"

That is a Mallet KAT (sometimes called a MIDI marimba). It’s a MIDI keyboard for percussionists. It’s laid out like a xylophone/vibraphone/glockenspiel/marimba (all essentially the same, just different tonal qualities). He can use it to trigger any synthesized or sampled sound he wants. He also has trigger pads and pedals placed strategically throughout the kit. He uses them to trigger the brass stabs and the final big-band sequence at the end.

he never stopped learning, always reading or learning from others as the humble person he is

Neil, WAS THE MAN, he played 2 drumsets, Mercy it is hard just to play One set, I am a drummer, and he is the Best, Percussion player Rush is the best 3 peice band ever, , Rock On, Cousin Figel

I've never seen anyone play drums like that wow. I was a teen in early 80s when rush was popular I've heard rush. never saw this drum solo. wow is all I can say

Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer! The Professor!!!Pronounce like "ear" with a p at the beginning and t at the end.👌🤘

Also watch tommy Lee from Motley Crue on a roller coaster playing drums like if you all agree !!! Stay Safe RIP NEIL!(!)!

RIP Neil! ❤️ He was on another level as a musician and a human.

Gotta love the Professor! I'll never forget the first time I saw Rush and Neil's amazing solo. I still have my Tshirt. He threw a drumstick up so high in 1981 that in 1991, when he was in the same place, it came down, and he caught it. RIP Professor!

RIP Neil Peart, aka "The Professor". I'd like to suggest "Red Barchetta" by Rush. Soooooooo happy your reacting to them.✌💜🎶

OMG YOU WATCHED IT!!!! HURRAY!!!!! 🔥 He's the 🐐 GOAT!!! 🙏 RIP Neil Peart of Rush was BAD ASS You mentioned when you watched "Tom Sawyer" how good the drummer was!! Boom 👊💥you nailed it, Leo!! Name is pronounced PER-T

i don't think most people realize the type of physical and mental conditioning that is required for professional musicians. They are playing shows almost every night on tour, sleeping on buses and in hotels, and they have to bring fresh new energy for 2 hours every night (sometimes 3 hours if they have a large song catalog), after hours of rehearsals... drumming, strumming, singing, shouting, dancing, jumping, running, screaming... all while capturing the mood of each and every song in the session whether its a happy song, a sad song, a deep thought song, etc. [Out of shape artists do 1 hour sessions and end up with short careers]. Real musicians are athletes.

Neil was a Level 10 Master at his craft. Amazing. He is a legend. Legends Never Die

Neil Peart was a baaaaaaaaad man behind the drum set...what's crazy is not only did he write the music for Rush, he wrote all the lyrics as well....✌🏻🇺🇸

You’re right!! He studied African drumming, too- in Africa! You would live African Dance classes- I did! - all about rhythm and Spirit!

It's funny, everyone says how can Neil drum this insanely for this long and not get tired?? It is remarkable, even more remarkable is that this solo is during a full concert!!! The man was way beyond amazing!!! RIP Neil Peart!!!!👌👍❤✌😎

Mr. video, your smile and energy is truly infectious. Glad to see you here featuring another talented Canadian. RIP Neal Peart.

I knew you’d love it! They didn’t call him the professor for nothing! Thank you for enjoying Neil! 🥁🥁🥁

Neil Peart the one and only drum legend!!! He touched so many lives just through his drum talant!!! This was one of his best solos ever in my opinion!!! RIP PROFESSOR

My 10 year old grandson is a drummer. He's been drumming 5 years now. He is always in true awe when I watch Neil Peart drum solos! Lol! This is my favorite drum solo video by him! The BEST!!

You crack me up! Loved the reaction. Different than any I have seen re this song. And you got the leg action. Most people miss it. His legs are carrying a different beat to his upper body. Something very difficult to do. You are unique. Remember that. My whole family loves you, bro. Keep on keepin' on. Cheers from Canada

Don't sleep on RUSH now! RIP to the greatest drummer to have lived ✌

Simply the best there ever was on Drums. A tear in my eye, knowing that we will never see him play again. RIP Neil Peart, greatest percussionist of all time.

Neil Peart = GOAT Drummer. RIP

Legend around southern Ontario is that he was in a bar in St Catharines, threw a dime up on the wall and held it there with alternate strokes.

This is without a doubt one of my favorite reaction videos of yours for the sole fact of you yelling, " Oh, that bitch turning!!". LOL I got to see RUSH in 1986 and Neil Peart had two sets of drums, acoustic and electric that he would spin around at various times. Your reaction never fails to crack me up when his drum kit starts spinning. Great job, sir!

He's the greatest percussionist ever. Combination drums plus percussion instruments, like the xylophone. Incredible!

Best thing I ever heard to describe him and how influential he was is "He's your favorite drummers, favorite drummer". That says it all

I met Neil in high school. He was always a sweet, kind, gentle giant! He taught me how to climb the rope in gym class. I've always followed Rush, and always support them now. I miss him dearly. He inspired my daughter to be a great drummer, and as an actress, she starred as 'Tomasina', the lead in a play about 'Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain. RIP my friend, Yours always.

saw Rush 4 times live, once with my son...i can die happy

Freds drum solo (from the Kentucky Headhunters) is somethin to see too! Saw it live a few years back...who needs stix? Insane! Yeah!

Neil was a great gift to mankind. Thanks to the band for the great recordings and Neil for his great books. RIP

Not only was he a genius drummer, also a prolific song writer and musician. Thank you for reacting.

I was very lucky to see Rush live. I saw them about 6 times since the early 80's through 2014. Every show was great but always better than the last. Sad to say those days are gone forever. Rip Neil

Being one of Those Concert addicts, Rush was always on My Itinerary when they would come around My neck of the woods. I loved them so much especially Live, that When My Son was old enough to drag him along with Me to the shows, these Fellas were always My Favorite to be able Share with Him. Memories created that will Forever be Imbedded & relived in Our Hearts and Minds with every song. Saddened I will never see them Live again, but Blessed that I can Honestly say that countless times I/We had. Rest In Peace Professor

Oh dam, I've never seen this in my 70 years. That man is 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 God he's great💕💕💕. Mr. V. Thanks😍😍

One of my favorite Neil Peart quotes was when asked what it was like to drum for Rush and said. "It's like running a marathon while doing complex arithmetic at the same time."

One of the best Percussionists who ever graced us with his talent. 🙏

He was around 53 when he did this. He could still nail it on their last R40 tour.

Life long Rush fan. Neil was one of the top drummers ever! Hands down. RIP

I've been to a lot of concerts in my life and none could come close to the show that Rush puts on. They put on a hell of a live show.

"You must be tired." Bro this was the 14th song he played that night. After this, they played 8 more lol. Neil Peart is a GOD!!!

You're a man of the people, you appreciate your followers, Mr. V. I'm surprised and impressed. I like you even more. You're good people. Now I'm a true fan.

There's a reason Neil was named The Professor. He was the best in the world. Rest In Peace, Neil. You have earned so much more.

Impossible to watch this and not be amazed by his talent. He was the best.

It was always said "Whoever your favorite drummer is, his favorite drummer is Neil Peart"

An empty custom DW kit with no professor behind it is more than my heart can take. You will never be forgotten Neil...thank you.

Im so glad you checked this out... knew you would lose it when you watched it. He was the best drummer ever. He and SRV are jammin in Heaven.

I've was able to see Rush live 4 times and I will always cherish the fact I was able to watch the greatest drummer perform his solos. Rush is an awesome band live or recorded!🤘🎸👊

Iv seen this 10 times live. Simply incredible... the entire band are the best musicians in the history of music.

Neil was one the greatest drummers of all time. I still can't believe he is gone. Devastating loss.

Your favorite drummers favorite drummer. After a 30+ year career with Rush this guy still took drum lessons

The sad irony of Mr. Video holding up the pillow before the solo 🤟🏻💜😟 It was a great quote that Neil Peart loved!

Best Drummer that ever lived. I started listening to rush in 1979. First song i ever heard was bytor and the snowdog. I was hooked after that.

Geddy Lee was once asked if they would ever get a drum machine and he said that Neil Peart WAS the drum machine. Rest in Power Professor! Their 2112 album was the first record I ever bought.

Love drum solos so much skill and that rhythm is something else.

Major RUSH fan. I was super sad to hear of his passing this year. Totally unfair. He contributed so much!

It is an electronic xylophone. It is a percussion instrument, he was a percussionist, an amazing percussionist. RIP Neil.

Neil is your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer. RIP Professor.🤘

Saw RUSH live several times and each time they were awesome. RIP Neil. He was one of the greatest! Geddy Lee also excellent bass player. One of the best.

The greatest drummer of all time.

I have heard Neil Pert described as "Your favorite drummers , favorite drummer."

I saw him do this live several times over the years. 18 times live for me brother. ROCK PRIVILEGE!!

Sir Neil Peart ..........the drummers drummer and the S.R.V OF THE DRUMS ........AND JUSS LIKE STEVIE , THEY'RE WILL NEVA BE ANOTHA!!!!One of the greatest reactions EVER!!!👌👍👊💣💥🔥💯💯💯😎✌

That drum kit, man. That is the biggest kit I have ever seen.

Neil was an incredible drummer and very humble. He never stopped taking lessons. He was referred to as "The Professor" because he also wrote most of the songs. He went through some very difficult times before losing his life just recently to brain cancer. If you have the time and like to read, I highly recommend his books - One of which tells of the heartbreak he suffers before he finally hops on his bike, (motor at that time), and heads north from his home in Canada. In late fall/early winter.

You should be scared he’s one of the greatest drummers of all time. His talent is beyond insane.

*RUSH RULES* 💜💫✌🏼🎵 We need more... 🙏🏼 Plus, it was the one year date of his passing on January 7. RIP Neil Peart 🥁 *I FEEL YOUR PRESENCE* *I REMEMBER* ...

You are doing exactly what any reasonable Rush fan would be doing, burning some herb while listening. Well done sir. 👍

The absolute LEGEND hands down point blank period!!!

Neil Peart is responsible for giving me my awakening to drums...Been playing for over 40 years...still have my double bass setup...it is not a Pearl (although I used to have one) but it is a TAMA and sounds incredible....R.I.P Neil Peart

RIP Neil The greatest drummer ever live, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year already since you’ve been gone. 💔

It wasn't just his skill as a drummer, but as musician and lyricist. Rush is probably the BEST band over all top to bottom. And how long they stayed together, a true team effort. No egos. I mean, I love a lot of other bands......but when you look at top to bottom, how all their songs just blended together, and the lyrics..it all flowed into one single piece.

He played a drum set with over 80 pieces and he was the master of all of them

He had the best, largest and most complicated drum kit I've ever seen.

Was lucky enough to see him live more than once.

BEEN A MINUTE SINCE i HAVE WATCHED. LOOK AT ALL THE GEAR YOU HAVE ON THE WALL. PEOPLE LOVE YOU MAN. STAY GOLD PONYBOY!!

Haha Rush is awesome...live at United Center about 6 years ago watching Neil was fantastic...see you on the other side and keep drumming up in heaven.

I was lucky enough to see Rush once. For the Presto tour. And Neal had an amazing solo, like he did for every tour❤💪

He was so good and humble he was a great human being just like you From Mitzy Montreal Québec Canada

RIP NEIL PEART 1952-2020 💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? (X a lot) But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her!

A synopsis of this video: An AWESOME drum solo punctuated by an occasional... NEIL!!!!! 😂😍 Mr. Video: What the hell do you beat this long? Neil: 😏 Groupies love drummers because they have stamina!! 😉🤩

My favorite part about Neil is that he always plays those drums like they owe him money. That look on his face. I know the man was having a good time. You don't do something that long unless you are, but damn, the death stare.

The greatest percussionist in human history. Period.

The professor. He’s one of the best drummers ever.

Oh yea, this is the one to watch! Bad assness in action. R.I.P. The Professor.

My first time hearing that drum solo, thanks to your reactions , that was awesome