Neil Peart's Ultimate Drum Solo

Neil Peart's Ultimate Drum Solo | Letterman

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The Rush drummer blows the roof off the dump during Drum Solo Week.
(From "Late Show," air date: 6/9/11)
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@dpall38 Жыл бұрын

The day before this took place I was stuck in a construction zone on historic Highway 6 in Pennsylvania, the longest 2 lane highway in PA. I was stopped at the flag man and it was hotter than a five dollar pistol. I was looking at the biker stopped in the opposite direction. He was riding a decked out BMW bike. Because of the heat the rider removed his helmet and wiped the sweat from his brow. He was wearing the signature Neil Peart African hat. I said to myself look at this Neil wannabe. As I proceeded past him and got a closer look I was certain it was him. All I could do was nod and smile in what had to be total amazement . He, seeing me in disbelief, made eye contact and nodded. The next evening I saw him on letterman and figured he was riding his bike to the show in New York City. RIP Neil.

@007stopjockin Жыл бұрын

WOW! That is one cool AF story! I was just on a route 6 trip in July. Fun times! I loved Rush growing up. Had the double bass Tama set in the basement, doing the whole basement/garage band thing LOL. Practicing with the headphones on trying to deconstruct Neil's fills the best I could. RIP Mr. Peart. 007

@mostamused2797 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!

@mrcapitalist2285 Жыл бұрын

Neil was an atheist, so he's not in Heaven!

@dpall38 Жыл бұрын

@@mrcapitalist2285 Poetic license then.

@ROOKTABULA Жыл бұрын

Neil like me, realized _heaven_ is a fiction so I assure you, sadly, he's not anywhere.

@rorshakks 11 ай бұрын

He deserved to be the finale, he deserved to have his last name pronounced correctly and he deserved to be on the great Letterman show.

@FP194 5 ай бұрын

That is how you pronounce his name 🙄

@rorshakks 5 ай бұрын

I know; that's why I said it. The two other points were positive and since the name comment is part of the whole, it's also to be understood as positive.@@FP194

@gmancolo 5 ай бұрын

Letterman was not great.

@Segura-x4k 2 ай бұрын

Yes he does. But this is not virtuoso level & Rush weren’t a virtuoso band. Think Ginger Baker. Buddy Rich They were virtuosos in virtuoso bands. Santana’s kit drummer was and is in another league as well.

@rorshakks 2 ай бұрын

@@Segura-x4k I beg to differ. Look up the definition of virtuoso.

@tab89 Жыл бұрын

Letterman, one of the few dudes who took the time to learn how to pronounce his last name correctly!

@stevelennox8575 Жыл бұрын

Almost as bad as labelling the Professor as a "drummer"

@nupreznz Жыл бұрын

Happy letterman showed me the right way. Feel the same way about Björk (pronounced Byerk), or Maya Angelou (Angeloh). People always confused my name as Jamal even tho it's spelled Jamil. Some would still call me Jamal after reading the way mine is spelled.

@c.a.t.732 Жыл бұрын

@@nupreznz My first name is Craig, and I have friends I've known thirty years who still call me Greg.

@susankay497 9 ай бұрын

@@c.a.t.732 🤣

@gm9162 9 ай бұрын

Neil Peart was one the greatest drummers ever. Unbelievable talent.

@drb739 7 ай бұрын

Not ONE OF, but THE greatest to do it🧐

@supertrucker99 6 ай бұрын

Espariandio...go see

@pundemi 6 ай бұрын

@@supertrucker99 estepario is nothing compared to them and never forget John Bonham

@daveo226 5 ай бұрын

Legend 👍

@Septicshites 5 ай бұрын

imo hes is #1 and nick menza is #2

@Philsy1971 Жыл бұрын

I saw Rush multiple times in three different provinces. Amazing each time. Neil made me and the rest of Canada proud.

@shade421 Жыл бұрын

I would be as well

@Michaelobama184 Жыл бұрын

I never got a chance to see them. But Neil Peart was the reason why I started playing drums.

@aelechko Жыл бұрын

I played shows with you Phil back in the mid 2000s haha crazy

@Philsy1971 Жыл бұрын

@@aelechko nope, not me.

@aelechko Жыл бұрын

@@Philsy1971 my bad fella, have a great day.

@jcjammer8972 Жыл бұрын

Can’t take your eyes off him when you see Rush live. Profoundly missed. 😢

@jamescooley7849 Жыл бұрын

Saw him live also, none better!

@raytrujillo6791 Жыл бұрын

😅greatest drummer of all time😊

@eddyvideostar 9 ай бұрын

@SPEEDYNEWS1: From the old school. Carl Palmer, Mason, White, and -- believe it or not -- Phil Collins! He has the most mindboggling, interesting career in the industry: from the "back seat" percussionist for the up-and-coming Genesis -- to -- *just himself* -- packing stadiums and rocketing to the top of the pop music Billboard charts.

@eddyvideostar 9 ай бұрын

@SPEEDYNEWS1: From the old school: Carl Palmer, Mason, White, and -- believe it or not -- Phil Collins! He has the most mindboggling, interesting career in the industry: from the "back seat" percussionist for the up-and-coming Genesis -- to -- *just himself* -- packing stadiums and rocketing to the top of the pop music Billboard charts.

@thebob01 7 ай бұрын

Indeed. I'm glad I had the pleasure of watching him and RUSH perform many times. Hew is definitely missed. R.I.P. Professor.

@pieyedapple 3 ай бұрын

There will never be another Professor like this one...R.I.P., Neil....

@theflyingscotsman9902 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@jeffknott2771 9 ай бұрын

A true legend. Sorely missed.

@TheBeiderbecke Жыл бұрын

RIP professor. I've been into you since the age of 11. You are the vessel that got me into so many aspects of music and philosophy.

@Michaelobama184 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen his Tutorial. It was originally on VHS. Pretty informative

@jman4531 Жыл бұрын

It's also amazing that the Professor still would take lessons from others

@abinashmishra329 6 ай бұрын

If Neil was a professor, where did he teach? Does Canada have any famous music universities like Juilliard or Berklee in the USA?

@user-mw3mb2uv8n 4 ай бұрын

As long as there are videos, The Professor is still teaching the class.

@Sam-qv5pv 11 ай бұрын

He was not only a great drummer and lyricist he was a writer and phenomenon .

@bendalton5221 Ай бұрын

and story teller, and free thinker, and explorer and adventurer - if you haven't read his book "Ghost Rider" stop what you are doing and get a copy

@MariaFlament 13 күн бұрын

Quel plaisir d'écouter ce solo

@derniederrheiner4518 11 күн бұрын

@@bendalton5221 I first got to know him through this book. And only then as a drummer. Good man.

@bendalton5221 10 күн бұрын

@@derniederrheiner4518 did you ever get to see him in concert?

@yellownote8977 Жыл бұрын

I've been playing drums since I was 7. I'M 15 now, and I'm still working my way up. This man gives me motivation to keep going 💪🏽

@marksienicki1253 10 ай бұрын

Get 'em dog! Chase your dream.

@frozerekmeyata4091 7 ай бұрын

It's a lot of practice and hard work, and as you can tell Peart put in a LOT of work, this type of stuff just doesn't come overnight, but don't give up, someday you could be in a major band.

@crew-dog2668 6 ай бұрын

Keep your dreams alive! Go get um tiger!

@trepaning 6 ай бұрын

I have been playing drums since I was 11 and I am 55, it never gets boring.

@charlie-obrien 5 ай бұрын

Nobody works harder in a band than the player, who's hitting those skins. I know because I play bass and guitar that without that elemental driving beat, 90% of songs go nowhere. Whatever you do in life, give it your all and work so hard at it, that you make it look easy.

@mostamused2797 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, "Letterman" for putting this up. Wonderful to be able to see this again. This vid helps explain why so many professional drummers pay honor to Neil and credit him with the inspiration to become drummers themselves. What a RUSH!

@stevecullison894 Жыл бұрын

Still would have been nice if David Letterman had researched enough to pronounce his name right Neil "Pierce" Peart..

@richardparlier3283 Жыл бұрын

The pronunciation is correct!!! Thanks Dave for finally getting it right!!!🎉 ❤ you both!!! Rip ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ✌

@roballen6449 9 ай бұрын

@stevecullison894 Dave had it right.

@eddyvideostar 9 ай бұрын

@@stevecullison894: Dear Steve: I agree, but it's ironic; though, his name should be easily pronounceable being on his Letterman's artist roster and Rush's album cover.

@stevecullison894 9 ай бұрын

I have an idea for those that buy into the pronunciation change how about start correcting folks on how we've all had it wrong for the last 50 years... 😂

@tommyt1971 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen Neil and Rush perform 3 times live, all in the 90s. His solos weren’t just solos, they were concerts within a concert. And all 3 shows were incredible.

@jonrhythm3686 6 ай бұрын

100%

@fluff1353 29 күн бұрын

Just to show you that his reputation isn't just a recent phenomenon, I saw Rush three times as well...in the Seventies. I was in the lobby waiting for the doors to open. Talked with a guy from out of town, here to see the show. He was a drummer. He told me he wasn't a fan of Rush's music. But he bought a ticket so he could see Neil's drum solo.

@BUNKERJR53 Жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Neil. Your were the greatest rock drummer to walk the face of the earth. Now you are still playing from above. You will never be forgotten and are truly missed.

@justchillin6599 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

@michaelmartinez3674 Жыл бұрын

I saw Rush for the last time during their Test For Echo tour and that was the first time I had seen Neil's drum set RISE UP and rotate while he was playing at the same time. The crowd became louder as a result. That in itself had impressed my then girlfriend to become a Rush fan "for life."

@Steno316 Жыл бұрын

Bonham still gets the nod over him imo

@mapexzildjian6361 Жыл бұрын

He's in the top 20, of great drummers. but there is no such thing as the best. Just different styles, ideas and abilities.

@drb739 7 ай бұрын

@@Steno316john is number 3 after carey of tool...

@maeganbyerley 11 ай бұрын

I always loved how Neil would end his solos with the jazzy stuff. R.I.P Neil you're definitely never forgotten in my house.

@swish6282 8 ай бұрын

NOT EVEN MY HOUSE TKS

@user-ln1cx3iv4s 7 ай бұрын

He's for sure missed in my house. we love him and jam to him and Rush regularly. Thanks .

@GeorgeCilley Жыл бұрын

The pinnacle of Drum Solo Week.

@fablenewsnetwork7223 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 🥁🥁🥁

@b.p.879 Жыл бұрын

You guys should broaden your horizons and checkout Billy Cobham's solos. This stuff that Peart did in his later years is the most basic and easiest to copy. Peart really shines in the earlier Rush albums, and these solos he does are just not that impressive to me compared to the songs he plays on with Rush.

@thomassanchez8956 Жыл бұрын

Where was Carl Palmer

@mikepants35 Жыл бұрын

Let's not....Rush to judgment. Alright, bye.

@thomassanchez8956 Жыл бұрын

Have u ever seen a Carl Palmer solo🤔

@weeniehutjunior Жыл бұрын

So great to see the Professor in his drums again. I miss him.....toward the end my vision was blurred from tears. RIP Neil. 😭

@glennvogt1194 Жыл бұрын

I think we all miss him.

@thebob01 7 ай бұрын

It's still hard to believe that he's no longer with us, but his music will live on forever.

@jamesfleming9714 Жыл бұрын

Neil was not "one of the greatest", he WAS the greatest. I truly miss his lyrics and the amazing energy he brought to every Rush show I attended.

@nicolast.davinci1561 Жыл бұрын

@Mick Burns apparently, you did not watch the entire video. Peart can really swing 3:40.

@bp6837 Жыл бұрын

No he wasnt

@Dan_is_a_liar Жыл бұрын

Sorry but no, not even close.

@MaRINoL Жыл бұрын

Daney Carey is better. You are wrong.

@bp6837 Жыл бұрын

Matt sorum is better

@AaronRaynerKASR Жыл бұрын

I legit get teary eyed watching his amazing live performances - feeling comradery knowing how many other people's lives this man has touched.

@eddyvideostar 9 ай бұрын

Arron: This is true: Great drummer.

@brianeisner492 Жыл бұрын

Never be another one like him. Was privileged to see Rush 5 times. RIP Neil.

@jelt110 Жыл бұрын

Never been a drum solo fan, but being able to see and hear Neil alone is pretty awesome.

@Rael64 Жыл бұрын

He and Carl Palmer. And if you've never seen Palmer and he's in your area, see him (touring in his 70s! go, man, go!).

@dme1016 Жыл бұрын

Drum solos are great, but not when this many are used. It's too much. 4 toms, bass, snare, high-hat, & 3 cymbals...and a good drummer, make for better....more organic, solos. All this stuff is just too much.

@Blazzinn29 11 ай бұрын

@@dme1016a better drummer? Do you know who Peart is lol?

@dme1016 11 ай бұрын

@@Blazzinn29 It doesn't matter. I wasn't comparing drummers in my statement. You obviously don't get my drift....

@thewatcher5271 9 ай бұрын

Not Only One Of The Greatest Drummers But Also One Of The Greatest Lyricists! Thank You.

@patrickherron1968 Жыл бұрын

This guy guided me through childhood. I wasn't the only one. Sorely missed.

@229BlackHat Жыл бұрын

Cant have a segment called Drum Solo Week without him. RIP Professor

@paulquaife7974 Жыл бұрын

And you also can't have him come on anywhere but last, who would want to follow that!

@229BlackHat Жыл бұрын

@@paulquaife7974 exaaaactly

@krenwregget7667 Жыл бұрын

arguably the most influential drummer in the history of music. RIP.

@ariescustom Жыл бұрын

*laughs in bonham*

@villainousappetite8841 Жыл бұрын

John Bonham is the most influential. Peart was influenced by Bonham

@Newworldman66 Жыл бұрын

@@villainousappetite8841 Peart was a big fan of The Who, so far more likely that he was influenced by Keith Moon. Peart has far exceeded Bonham in the influential stakes.

@villainousappetite8841 Жыл бұрын

@@Newworldman66 only in his dreams

@RV-ik2gy 11 ай бұрын

@@ariescustomyou spelled ginger Baker wrong

@pleasantvalleypickerca7681 Жыл бұрын

So precise and yet so full of emotion! "The Professor" was a true master. R.I.P. Neil.

@markdawsonziglar9436 Ай бұрын

I’m always so profoundly glad that I was able to see this man live. A true poet. R.I.P. Neil.

@captainobvious9188 Жыл бұрын

His drumming always sounded so precise to me, but yet, definitely infused with human soul.

@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 Жыл бұрын

Somehow Neil was able to introduce amazingly complex drumming into the Rush music, without ever sounding like he was being pretentious, and everything he did always seemed to ‘fit’ perfectly! He took us on long detours, but somehow always brought us back to the ‘ main road’ in time for the ‘main course’ of the song. He created musicality in the drumming world, to a level that as of today, NOBODY has been able to reproduce. .

@darrinrice367 Жыл бұрын

Sometime in the wake of "Grace Under Pressure" Neil talks about recognizing that his timekeeping was becoming TOO precise; to the point of growing coldly mechanistic and devoid of soul. So he did what most any musician would say is almost impossible: he completely rearchitected his style of drumming nearly from the ground up incorporating far more diverse elements from jazz, and big band players, and from others, to infuse whole new dimensions of life and feeling into his work. If nothing else, THAT stands as a monumental testament to his unimpeachable prowess on the cans, and clinches -- probably forevermore -- his claim to the title "The Professor."

@AndI0td763 Жыл бұрын

@@darrinrice367 Excellent point. And this is another reason why Peart was unmatched. He took his playing to the next level, which considering where he started from it’s unprecedented.

@mattiebigtime 10 ай бұрын

That statement is how drummers describe great drummers. Perfectly put!

@chrissheahon2982 Жыл бұрын

I was in the audience that fateful evening and got to go for a ride in Neil's time machine!! I've just arrived in present day to leave this KZfaq comment. 10+ years have passed since this performance but for me it was a mere blink of the eyes. Truly a magnificent technology, well done Professor, well done indeed. 👏 👏 👏

@edwardestes8038 Жыл бұрын

I have about 30 real pictures of Rush playing at Comisky Park (White Sox) in Chicago in 1982.Foghat was also there that Saturday.I had 3 pictures blown up to 8 x 10s and nEil was sporting his Mullet and mustache look .Playing his Slingerland double kick black kit.Also Geddy and Alex sporting their double neck S G and Rickenbacher guitars.They greet me every time i enter my mud room in my home.I was lucky to see them a few times in my 64 years on this earth. RIP Neil

@stevesmodelbuilds5473 Жыл бұрын

Peart was not only a brilliant drummer, he was the principal lyricist for RUSH. An extraordinary talent, from my hometown of Toronto. And he got good and jazzy for this gig. I would have loved to have seen him play with Kruppa and Rich.

@fdrstan Жыл бұрын

All the greatest drummers I’ve ever met worship this man. Easy to see why.

@boarhog1979 Жыл бұрын

This is why they called him the Professor. He studied and learned all throughout his career, still taking lessons if you can imagine he needed lessons

@ssfc2012 27 күн бұрын

I actually heard it was because of the way his face looked like the professor from gilligan's island. It was an inside joke with the band

@colomrok Жыл бұрын

my Idol! it still hurts as if it were yesterday! R.I.P. Neil Peart! greatly missed!

@razak4494 Жыл бұрын

The Professor Of Percussion. God bless you Neil Peart. One of the best drummers of all time. RUSH is one of the greatest bands of all time.

@66pac57 Жыл бұрын

I did cry when he departed this Earth, I will remember all the times I got to see Rush live RIP Neil

@saraphinn Жыл бұрын

How the hell can you make it look effortless and hard at the same time. I was privileged to see him in concert 3 times. The artistry is insane. He is truly a Master of his instrument.

@timothydukeman7619 Жыл бұрын

How do I say 'Rest In Peace' to a drummer? Miss you Neil (and RUSH!) so much!

@mustang3931962 Жыл бұрын

Me and you both😢

@kellyford8832 Жыл бұрын

SO sad i never got a chance to see these guys live😢, it would have been one of THOSE experiences that ya NEVER forget!!

@senokuncoro7974 Жыл бұрын

Neil Peart was always amazing when playing live not to mention that is a full 360 degrees drum set and he plays it all without leaving a single thing

@Sparky-Mark-uk 7 ай бұрын

Best drummer ever, full stop!! Not only that, his song writing was outstanding,poetry really. Sorely missed. RIP.

@uncletaylorswildride Жыл бұрын

It's like watching a musical Mona Lisa whenever I see Neil play, miss him!

@Wolfie66 Ай бұрын

Not only an incredible drummer but also a brilliant man. RIP Neil.

@michaelpayson3687 9 ай бұрын

The greatest drummer/percussionist ever. The GOAT!

@JP_IN_TX 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't fortunate enough to have attended a RUSH concert, but Neil's absolutely incredible. Amazing.

@russk1971 Жыл бұрын

Few musicians ever reach this level of of proficiency and fame at the same time. The great band in heaven is being filled with them. We only get a short time to appreciate their talent. God bless his family and friends.

@franvarga709 Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace, Neil. You brought us so much joy with your poetic lyrics and pulsing beats. A true Rock god.

@douglascarducci6977 Жыл бұрын

After growing up and being influenced both musically and personally by Neil , Alex and Geddy's approach to life and the musical sciences ...Neil is such a loss to the world in so many ways and this is bitter sweet to watch...I've seen them at least 9 times and was blown away each and every time and was amazed that each time they were better than the time previously...a true progressive group they were in every was R.i.p Mr Peart

@francisburns2936 Жыл бұрын

There’ll never be another like him best drummer ever god bless.

@paulochf Жыл бұрын

I started to read about music theory and playing because of him. It's been a fun ride for 22 years and counting.

@aldersmoke1 Жыл бұрын

Paul yelling "Yeah!" when he's introduced says it all. Didn't see that happen often (if ever) with musical guests. When it comes to Neil, and Rush in general, either you know or you don't. RIP to the Professor; this was incredible to watch and made me miss him all over again.

@torybrown7730 Ай бұрын

I was happy to see Rush 4 times before Neil passed. In my humble opinion NOBODY is better than Neil. He not only is a true rock ICON but is a ROCK GOD. RIP Neil. You are truly missed. ❤

@bigpawrescuetrapping5331 Жыл бұрын

The thing about Neil that made him a standout was simply that everyone knew who he was and how good he was. Most popular drummer among rock guitarists? Neil. Most popular among bass players, singers, keyboardists? Neil. Most popular among air drummers? Neil. Most popular among non-musicians? Neil. Most popular among musicians of considerable advanced aptitude? Neil. Hands down, he is the most common household name and it's not even close until you get into the Buddy Rich category. The only phenomenal drummer in the world? No. But by far the most revered by every categorical standard. Rip, Professor. You were incredible. You taught us all.

@TheTotallyRealXiJinping Жыл бұрын

It’s all of that and his ability to not evolve his drumming not once, not twice, not three times, not four but five different times in his life. A pure virtuoso

@corey6393 Жыл бұрын

Drum week was a wonderful time. Harrison, Copeland, Chambers, Peart, Sheila E. Anton Fig, etc.

@thebob01 7 ай бұрын

My all time favorite drummer. R.I.P. Professor. You are missed

@theaterdreamer 13 күн бұрын

I was blessed to see Neil and Rush three times in concert. I can’t believe I’m never going to see them again. It still hurts knowing that Neil is gone.

@1965deebee 8 ай бұрын

The absolute master of the DRUM KIT… I was privileged to have been witness to this man playing live on many occasions with his band mates…..RUSH…. SIMPLY…………THE BEST.👍

@guillaumebillette4078 Жыл бұрын

His timing is impeccable! His ability with that timing is irreproachable! I could practice for a thousand years and not be that good!

@theflyingscotsman9902 Ай бұрын

Take the blinders off and see some real skill ! Watch Buddy Rich and you'll think 100% differently !

@jamesgang6206 Жыл бұрын

Saw Rush in 1983 touring for Signals. Was a drummer in a band myself at that time. I was,& still am amazed just how spot on this band was live. Those 3 guys put out a lot of sound & dead accurate, too. Sonically, sound wise. Best band I ever saw. Peart blew my mind. He wasn't just a drummer. He was a percussionist. 3 really great musicians.

@DaveBuildsThings 9 ай бұрын

At 65 today, I watched Rush 47 years ago in Ontario Canada long before they became the band they did. Playing small gigs like in a small town called Port Dover on the shore of Lake Erie with Max Webster and at a High School auditorium in Brantford Ontario. Loved them then and still do today. IMHO, Rush is the best band of musicians to ever grace our ears. 🎼 ❤ 👍👍

@nnickols 9 ай бұрын

Neil, of Rush He made no fuss He got right down to business Center stage No blank page He rocked it right with Isthmus. Lyrical genius Made us all think That life so much more Than what was done With his pounding drums Alone, he performs a score

@kylekerwin4993 4 ай бұрын

Neil playing on his playground. No one will every outmatch his ability to play to his ability and skill level. Only John Bonham and Neil hold the reigns of being the best there ever was. Rest In Peace.

@msprague1017 18 күн бұрын

Danny Carey. Arguably at least as good as Peart and I’m a huge Peart fan. Things Carey does with a drum are nothing short of magical.

@paulgero 8 ай бұрын

That last jazz set was incredible as is everything he does!! RIP to the greatest.

@dgu4644 9 ай бұрын

I saw Rush live maybe a dozen times. I've watched his solos on video from tours back decades. I've watched this one at least 10 times. I'd never noticed him count himself in before the finale before now. The Professor was a genius.

@michaelplantarich3375 Жыл бұрын

Best drummer ever. His precision was unmatched

@theflyingscotsman9902 Ай бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣 Waiting for him to pick up the tempo 🤔

@mysteryman5213 7 ай бұрын

Talent beyond belief. RIP Neil

@Mimikins Жыл бұрын

Not only was he one of the most amazing drummers of all time, he had a heart of gold and would do anything for his fans. Even play a show when he had a horrible foot infection.

@michaelmyers3892 Жыл бұрын

There were very very few men that had this kind of talent on the drum set and very few have ever had a layout like that there will never be another one may he rest in peace

@keithwood6459 Жыл бұрын

Neil was an exceptionally great drummer, really one of a kind. Saw Rush three times in the 80s and he was incredible. Fantastic solo here, and in all the concerts, but I really thought that he was better with the band. His precision, creative fills, diversity, power, perfection, all suited the music so well and added so much to their songs. His solos are great - not taking away from him, but he was at his best when he was adding, one might even say completing, the music of the band.

@haigw Жыл бұрын

Neil Peart on Letterman's show: great TV. Great times.

@onlymyrooles Жыл бұрын

I didn’t get to see them live. Always thought I’d “catch them next time” one of my big regrets 😢

@jamesatkinson7294 Жыл бұрын

The Man, The Myth, The Legend : Simply put there is no one better. RIP

@joeyank2451 7 ай бұрын

There Are A Few Great Drummers And He Definitely Was One Of Them.

@richardmountz3865 10 ай бұрын

As a RUSH fan since 74 I hadn't seen this before. So thank you Professor for playing this for us from beyond the grave.. Cause that's how damn good he is...

@robertkroberjr.157 Жыл бұрын

I saw the Moving Pictures tour in Pittsburgh PA! Direct center, as far as you could get! I could touch the ceiling with my hands! Awesome show! RIP Neil!

@gongqi67 Жыл бұрын

Funny, I had the exact same seats in Houston for that tour.

@robertkroberjr.157 Жыл бұрын

@@gongqi67 Nice! 😎✌️

@toddsharp4245 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see the Moving Pictures tour in San Diego in 82. When he did his solo for YYZ, he literally went for almost 10 min! Most amazing thing I’ve ever seen at a concert.

@darrinrice367 Жыл бұрын

I went to see Rush on this very "Time Machine" tour and saw this solo performed live. There'll never be the like, again.

@toddsharp4245 Жыл бұрын

@@darrinrice367 NEVER!

@stephenreese9841 4 ай бұрын

I cannot say how I miss this man, not only for is perfectionism, drive, lyrics, his atone for "family".... he had went through more than most of could imagine.... he was a genius, even took tutorlage from perhaps formal greats.... I've seen this so many times and still amazed... Thank you David.... and yes I've seen them live on the Signals tour...(Analog Kid is a personal fav)

@bbcala9719 7 ай бұрын

So glad I got to see RUSH multiple times. These great memories will live forever. Shout out to the Cedar Crest Crew.

@frankmiller7721 Жыл бұрын

I got hooked on RUSH when I saw them warmup KISS in 1975. My favorite band ever since and I never missed a tour up until they retired. R.I.P. professor.

@richardcormier2865 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is it was a pleasure to listen to him live

@bored1ca 5 ай бұрын

He truly is one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. I am so glad this finally got posted as I have wanted to see this again ever since I first seen this episode so many years ago. RIP Neil Peart.

@rayopeongo 7 ай бұрын

Watching this, I was reminded of something that happened at one of my daughter's dance recitals. They had a guest come on stage and do a tap dance routine. Halfway through, after a particularly fast and complicated bit, people started to clap, and he shushed them. I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was something along the lines of "I'm working hard here, don't drown me out." I remember that statement whenever I watch a live music performance, like this drum solo. I always save my applause, screams, cheers, whatever, until the last echoes fade away. I don't want to miss a single note of a meticulously crafted performance performed by an incredible talent.

@snuugumz Жыл бұрын

I have been a Rush fan since i first heard 2112. Best thing about them was this man and the fact that, not only did his drumkit have all that equipment, he actually used ALL of it. Unlike a lot of other drummers back inna day. Saw them on the HEMISPHERES tour.

@bluespectralmonkey Жыл бұрын

so jealous !!!! hemispheres is an album i have heard more than most i’d say 300+ listens and it never ever gets old. unlike us ;)

@carmenmoore6223 Жыл бұрын

The greatest drummer of all time...each beating of the drum makes my heart ache ~ so sorely missed.

@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын

Learn something about drums before making the best ever statements. You like him, as do I.. that is real enough, as he is nowhere even close to the best. Easy to prove.

@JayCord00 Жыл бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic no debate needed here bud , can just move along

@Primus54 Жыл бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic Easy to “prove”… yet not a single example offered. Besides… greatest ever in any art form is purely subjective. 🙄

@frozerekmeyata4091 7 ай бұрын

Greatest drummer of ALL time, a true legend that will transcend time. Thanks to Letterman for putting this out here.

@robinblackmoor8732 Жыл бұрын

" One of the greatest drummers in Rock and Roll" One of? Yeah I don't think so. How about " The greatest drummer in Rock and Roll"

@pauladenisecoutinho2203 3 ай бұрын

Him n Portnoy my favs

@briar4978 13 күн бұрын

Portnoy seems like a chill guy too @@pauladenisecoutinho2203

@BuckrBill 9 күн бұрын

Sorry .. do you have any idea who the first person was to do a drum solo? And if you go on KZfaq you can find a video of Ginger Baker doing a drum solo when he’s 70 years old it’s 15 minutes long and puts this to shame… Ginger baker is the best drummer the world has ever seen or heard there was a reason they named the band Cream

@zoogie980 5 күн бұрын

@@BuckrBill He was no songwriter compared to Neil tho. Bakers a great drummer but accomplishments matter when it comes to GOAT debate.

@Jake-ty4bs Жыл бұрын

gone but not forgotten R.I.P Neil Peart

@twincitiesdashcam9119 6 ай бұрын

Saw Rush in concert 4 times. Awesome show each time.

@philchurch1115 Жыл бұрын

My junior of high school 1975 I saw them in Seattle Wa and the rest was history ..saw them five more times ..

@elainehampton2314 Жыл бұрын

That was so awesome! I loved Neil's drumming. One of the best! Sad he is not with us anymore. Rest in peace.❤️❤️❤️🦋

@jmitchell6192 Жыл бұрын

He was the best drummer that ever lived. R.I.P NEIL 🤘

@j.b.macadam6516 Жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of seeing Neil Peart and Rush twice in the 80's. Never saw a greater drummer!

@jaymartell2967 Жыл бұрын

Agree,3 concerts for me

@missroxy1484 18 күн бұрын

The best drummer and lyricist ever..RIP Neil Peart

@Nhamp2000 Жыл бұрын

I am not a Rush fan at all, but man, mad respect for Neil. One of the GOATs.

@GreenfaceONE Жыл бұрын

My favorite drummer of all time. I also miss having Letterman on TV. All the shows today are unwatchable. You are missed as well Dave!!

@mikecoughlin4128 Жыл бұрын

Letterman has a series of interviews called “needs no further introduction” or similar. Granted half the people he interviews in this series I have no interest in. The others are a good watch.

@GreenfaceONE Жыл бұрын

@@mikecoughlin4128 I'll check that out. Thanks!