All of you, with your kind comments, are much appreciated. Neil was, for me as well, a beacon of intellect and wisdom, both musically and philosophically. Only in my imagination am I such a drummer and lyricist. He had a clever and unique knack for both, with his ever changing percussion arrangements to his incredible ability to turn a sentence into a virtual syllabus of double or sometimes reversed meaning. Again, thanks so much for your kindness and grace. We, as Rush fans, are more of a kinship than mere single people. We love and enjoy the music of a group of three, built on the idea that music can be, and remain, an art form.

He didnt just teach drummers the art, he also taught humanity. Always humble,always Canadian. Simply the greatest Percussionist in Rock ,ever.imo

As a drummer myself of over 50 years I never realised that someone who I'd never met could have such a profound effect on my life and leave such a deep dark hole in my heart now that he's gone.

"If the world is going to allow you to hit things with sticks for a living, you ought to work at it" - That philosophy is why he's the greatest

This is the one person I would actually call a role model. And the album Presto genuinely saved my life as a teenager, particularly the song The Pass. I would not be here today I feel, if not for Neil's writing and music.

Neil endured unbearable heart break during his life time. I don't know how he managed to carry on after losing his wife and daughter. It is absolutely devastating. I think about Neil every day (huge Rush fan here). He was taken far too soon. Rest in peace Neil x

Losing Neil was one of the few celebrities that really hurt. Thank You for this beautiful tribute.

With his music, his lyrics, his philosophy and his travels, Neil Peart was a modern day Renaissance Man.

Not only was THE best drummer in the world, imo, but he was also a GREAT human being! Thanks Neil!

The great uncle of whom I never had the privilege of meeting but forever steers my heart and life. rip uncle neil.

Ladies and gentlemen the professor of the drum kit,Mr Neil Peart 🥁🥁🤘🤘👍🤘

Ooooooh Yha I Started Playing Drums At 4 Years Old And He Was The Greatest Ever Never To Be Outdone By Any☺️☺️😢🥁🥁🥁The Greatest Always And Forever 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💝

What a blessing to have grown up on the Music I did. It's worth being older now to have been young then.

You will never be forgotten. Neil Peart you blessed this this world with your presence. ✌️🤟🤘❤️🙏

I miss Neil every day. I'm not a musician but I recognized his genius more than 30 years ago. Thank your favorite deity that we have their recordings. The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect.

Today marks the 3 year anniversary of Neil's passing . Miss this guy. RIP🙏

Great Drummer Neil Peart ... Wooow... The Best....R.I.P.... 回头见。。。 再见 The Professor...

69 Years old here. I watched as they grew. It was stunning. I took my sons to see them along with my wife. Everyone loved them. They had an impact on them by the way and it was huge. I worked the shuttle program start to finish and when I saw them do the Shuttle tribute I was tearing up. Beautifully done video.

Saw you between 1981 and 2013 eight times. Unforgettable. Your the man.

From ALL of your fans a REALLY BIG THANK YOU NEIL from our hearts to yours 🙏🌹✌👍 Never forgotten , always remembered 😊 miss ya bud ❤

I will never forget standing 10 rows back in the center and I was playing air drums eye to eye with Neil, he threw his drums stick at me and landed right in my hand.

When my wife and I first got married my brother and I brought her to see Rush in concert at the meadow lands in New Jersey and it was her very first concert and had 12th row tickets center stage 🙌 😍 👏 👌 😳 and when the flash pods went off we felt the wave of heat from every single one.... so I guess I broke my wife in the perfect way now she loves going to the shows all the time.... thanks for the great memories Neil and Rush

Nice production work Tom. I can't get over how genuine and spiritual rush fans are. Defiantly a cut from above. Thanks Neil for his positive reinforcements to the human race. Rest in peace Neil and farewell to LeStudio.

The Sensei for thousands of us. Miss you Neil and thanks for posting.

Miss you bro! MUCH!!! no...! thank you guys for Keeping Us Company...all those years...PEACE

"All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by the stars". Thank You Sir. You made me want more, from just the regular, the Jone'es. To be me? Play it loud, and never stop 'tapping'.

Mr Peart had more influence on my maturation from adolescent to adult than any other human being on the planet. He instilled in me the rock-solid foundation of having a good character and a strong moral and personal conviction. “Cinderella man” and “A farewell to Kings,” and “Entre Nous” moved me in ways that I cannot explain. I am proud to be the person I am today, and I can attribute much if that to Neil’s positive outlook and messaging. I am not a drummer, but I picked up the bass guitar because if he and Glee's synchronicity. Neil’s vision of the musicality of the drums changed drumming forever, because he was so much more than just a metronome. He wasn’t ‘flashy’ just to be flashy, everything he did fit so perfectly into the feel and emotion for that moment. It’s so hard to explain- I can only try to verbalize this overwhelming emotion whenever I hear him play. I just want to say - “thank you Neil Peart. You made an enormous contribution to my growth as a person and as a man. I wish there was a way to convey my gratitude for your vision. All I can do is live my life to the best of my ability, while remembering that you helped to lay the foundation for my growth as a grateful and productive adult.”

Neil spoke to us ALL through his rhythms and his prose. RIP Perfesser.....you are sorely missed!! 😢😭😢😭😢

Every drummers in the world; professionals or amateurs, they are still missing you, dear Professor.

When the drummer is the most genuinely intelligent person in the band this is what you get. 3 guys creating the best for 40 years. I love a lot of bands but always come back to these guys.

Awesome tribute to a very special person. His music has been there for me through good times and bad. Rush will forever be one of my favorite bands. Rush forever!!! p,s, nice soundtrack. well done! A big thumbs up from me. Thank you!

There’s very few people that can master their craft to be the best at what they do and to be so humble about it that’s what made him a great man

I'm not crying, you're crying.

Have seen Rush 8 times in Fl since the 70s, each time I sat on the Backside of the arena right above the Professor, and watched him work. Every Show.

What an absolutely beautiful tribute to the Master... well done, Thomas

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful human being. The world lost a great one January 7th 2020. Still hurts and always will. Love you Neil. RIP

Love everything about this BRILLIANT man❤. Enjoy listening to him speak. Wish he was still here. There was so much more he had to teach us all.

If you want to see the origin of the song 2112 read Ayn Rand book anthem. Quite interesting. And you could probably read it in a day or two.

It is possible to cry with a big smile on your face. Thanks for posting.

I will never get over this man’s passing. Was my absolute life for so long.

Well done. This 61 year old fan is STILL shedding tears...

He was a special talent that added color to all of our lives. His passing was literally the only “celebrity“ passing that brought tears to my eyes. As a teenager I would read through the lyrics while listening to the music as I became engulfed in the stories that were told. The man wrote a large part of the soundtrack of my life. He will be forever missed. Thank you for a beautiful tribute.

The greatest! Thank you Neil for giving us so much. Thanks man, you had been the greatest. I miss you

Thomas.......Neil was my drumming hero, too! Since the age of 12 I've followed Neil and RUSH ; I'm now 54. I cried like a baby when I heard he passed. In fact, watching your video and writing this, has me in tears! It's almost like a member of my family has passed. 😥

That was beautiful and heartbreaking. I don’t worship at the altar of celebrity but I’m sad that he’s gone and really do mourn the fact that the music he helped make will not be added to. Farewell to the King

Neal will never be forgotten.he's jamming up,in the cloud's...

Way more than just a master class drummer one of the greatest Lyricist Wrote 6 novels educational video's super humble Excellent role model Thanks for all the joy you gave us professor Peart 🤘🙏

Not just an unbelievable drummer, lyricist and composer but an unbelievable human being. We love and miss you. Thank you Neil.

Thank you neil... And Rush... For making life liveable.. Love from all...

I was never exposed to rock and roll 2112 was the first album I heard it changed my life forever and what I thought about music

I never realized how much I would miss Neil till he was gone. I miss him, I miss the band, and I miss the fact that we will never see the chemistry that they all brought to our lives. I revel in the memory that they were a special part of my life and will be forever grateful that they were. Miss you guy's so much, but Thanks for all you did for us.....

Great job. I agree with you, his words and music have been there for me for many years and many changes. I feel lucky to have grown up in the 70’s and 80’s with so many great albums and musicians.

Still missing the GIANT ……for his insight, his lyrics, his unbelievable talent . So much more to have been given to us ….. behind the “ kit” or in front of it . Words spoken that always had deep thoughts and truths of knowledge . One of a million our way .

Much love from Brazil 🇧🇷 ... Speechless Man... The Professor behind the kit 🙏🙌🙌💎♥️♥️🇧🇷

Thomas, Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt tribute to Neil. Brought a tear to my eye 😿 Will never forget him, and God's blessings to his mates.🙏 Rush forever ♥️

Simply Awesome! Thanks for posting. I am currently reading Neil's book Far and Away. Reading that book and seeing this video of yours brings home how much I miss Neil and the impact his lyrics has had on my life over the years (Decades). The world is lessened by his passing.

Great Job. What's crazy to think about, is that even if Neil was the greatest percussive composer ever (which I believe to be the case), that was only his 2nd greatest strength. He is simply the greatest lyricist ever seen in popular music.

A thoughtful and fitting tribute to a great man.R.I.P. Neil you'll always be a inspiration to me

He gave so much to music real music may you RIP Neal Peart

What an amazing video. A true honor to one of the most brilliant musicians that ever existed. RIP Professor.

That was beautifully done....I hear Rush and no matter how many times I've heard their music, seen the videos, and air drummed all the songs, I still get inspired and motivated by them...thanks for that tribute..God Bless Rush...RIP, Neil...🙏

Wow what a great person Neil is, I find myself reading the lyrics he wrote and another view is open to see of our world. God bless Neil oh oh he did !!!

there never has or will be a drummer quite this talented ......

Neil was the best drummer that I've seen in concert. Stewart Copeland would be second. Rick Allen (Def Leppard) @ Donnington, the greatest comeback of all time. Salute to our wounded warrior brothers and sisters out there =)

There is no words that can express how I feel about Neil. A man with exceptional intellect. Always yearning to learn,whether that be drumming or from every conceivable subject known to man.

SEEING THE BOYS LIVE! was not only life changing...yeah! it was also a Spiritual Experience...miss you guys...much!

I met Neil Peart back on his property high in the laureations on the lake....wonderful man

Brings heavy tears to my eyes

Can't believe its nearly 3 years, still hurts. Missed!

RIP Professor. You are missed every day 🥁

This tribute is wonderful. Hopefully he knows how special he was. Merci Professor Pratt.

Neil was on another level as a drummer, song writer and human being. Loved the guy since he joined RUSH and idolized him as a young drummer myself. Thank you Neil and god bless.

Why is it always the nicest ,RIP !!!!

Was blessed to see him play 13 times, simply the best- ever!

VERY MOVING VIDEO..👍. R.I.P. NEIL “PROFESSOR” PEART 😇 R.I.P. RUSH 😇😇😇🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

The quiet pain one experiences when we lose someone like Neil expresses our humanity

That was lovely. What a good man he was...he's so missed. :(

Thank you for your video. I celebrate the fact that I was extremelly priviliged to be able to hear and appreciate his genius while he was with us. Neil and the music of Rush will live forever.

Literally my favorite person.

Thank you so much! Not only one of the greatest drummers ever but a very. very wise person. His heart and mind would look beyond our silly everyday sorrows. He would be capable of seeing the whole picture. He made the drumkit become a speaking instrument in Rock. And his humor and wit won't be forgotten. I miss him. I am sure he would still have lot to say. In times of TikTok and Instragram we really miss personalties like Neil Peart. But he wrote "The Garden"! That may soothe me. To me one of the greatest musicians and writers ever. RUSH still rule!

I can feel the rhythm of your love for Neil. I too loved him beyond words. I’m alive because of Neil. What a man.

Damn, I have never missed someone more I never knew. Neil still is the greatest, I miss his drumming and as a member of RUSH their great music and live shows! Thanks for sharing my friend. 😥

Fantastic outstanding musician and lyricist

Such a wonderful, inspiring human being... So glad to have had his influence in my life. Thank you, Mr. Peart, you are missed!

It is criminal how few views this has gotten.

Thank for this.....,and thank you Neil for a life long inspiration!!

This was lovely. Neil was taken too early. I guess God needed him for a reason.

I recall watching them play Oshawa Civic Auditorium. They were promoting their Fly by Night album. They had a large pull down type movie screen behind the band that flashed films across it . The huge flying owl I still see so vividly. From schools and community auditoriums, to Maple Leaf Gardens and bigger..I was there! Incredible how much sound the three could make! Neil definitely set the strength of the tone of instruments, and THAT GONG!! Beautiful Soul, Neil. Thank you for posting this. 🫶🏻

Wow! What a tribute to one of Earths top 100 men/teachers/thinkers. I'm in tears. Thank you & The Professor too!!!

Thank you Thomas . That made me cry . The Professor will never be forgotten ❤️

< big sigh> I had to recount concert ticket stubs and rethink things. hard to believe we are knocking on 3 years since The Professor's passing. ~Mrs. commented a few days ago, we were driving and "No Body's Hero" came across my spotify, and apparently was I not air drumming the song note-for-note (her words) but tears were streaming down my face. "Hun? you OK?" Me: "yeah just one of the songs that really hits Me. I'm Fine" Her: " You are a horrible Liar, always have been" and kissed my cheek and held my head. My drumming started when I was 6 in 1974. Springfield, Illinois, the Illinois National Guard Armory. RUSH opened for KISS. I was not familiar with RUSH at all. 37 live shows, 3 live meets, hundreds or miles and hours driven. Thousands of hours invested in trying to learn songs that eclipsed, at least then, my feeble drumming brain. Suddenly it clicked. Roll the Bones and Presto, very close third Counterparts, opened my eyes to REAL drumming. On top of that Live in Rio and Frankfort re-opened my eyes to Alex and Geddy. I was truly blessed, as a musician, to meet "The Boys" 3 different times. one does not simply " chit-chat" with Alex, Geddy and Neil these guys are hillarious and so open. Again as both a musician and a drummer of pushing 48 years, NOTHING eclipses These Three Gents. R.I.P. Professor., ~Mrs. came to my desk, Jan. 10th, 2020, thinking I was in my head (I do that) about my older adopted sister, whose birthday is 1/09.. I couldn't speak. I simply clicked a link and Her eyes got big and she just hugged me. I appreciate and respect all the incredible drummers before, while and after Neil. Neil will always be the Professor for a reason. ~R.

The world just isn't the same without Neil and RUSH in it anymore 😢

Ciao, è stato, anzi è, perchè non lo dimenticherà nessuno, un grandissimo. Buon Natale

I still miss him so much.

Awesome! Saw Rush in concert many times. He's my favorite drummer and they're my favorite band.

one of finest musicians ever / he inspired so many people both percussion and writing

A tribute fit for THE G.O.A.T. BRAVO!!!

There are exceptions to every rule. Neil was an exceptional person, musician, and mentor to millions. They say never meet your heroes. Neil was the exception to that as well.

TY for this :) I miss his drumming and many other things he gave to us. I miss hearing his voice and seeing his smile more than everything else. His voice and his smile was in his music.

Life isn't fair...the death of Neil Peart is proof of that. Three years later, his loss is still so keenly felt by so many of us who had never met him. RIP Professor. Thank you for touching our lives and everything that you have given to the world.