We touched on music, friendship, grief, the value of time and more. It’s a major feat to achieve what they have and still find a way to remain true to yourself. Our full conversation is available to watch here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7tgoNGrxMXNhZs.html

"on the other hand you're being loyal to your friend, so fuck the dishonesty part" Geddy is the best. RIP Neil.

Neil was a notoriously private individual. He wasn't into the whole "look at me I'm a rock star thing". These dudes just wanted to make great music then at the end of the day go home and be normal. I'd say they achieved that

Absolute props for all involved for respecting Neil's wishes. It would have been much harder for all involved to deal with it publicly.

From the day Neil joined until the final show and beyond, these guys were true to the band, all the people behind the scenes, the music, the fans, and, most importantly, to each other. There will never be another band like Rush, not just musically and longevity, but 3 men with the intelligence and maturity to handle all that life would bring and never act like a bunch of egotistical celebrity assholes. Rush will never fade away.

True brothers… Alex & Geddy are such class acts. R.I.P. Neil…

That's a REAL friendship.

Geddy is so grounded. Such a cool guy and wise soul

That poor man he went through so much pain and heartache lost his family members then he got cancer . Such an amazing artist. Thank you Neil Pert for sharing your talents with us . RIP 🙏

I can feel Geddy’s anger of having lost a dear friend for which he was loyal but had a price to pay in living that loyalty.

The humanity of this band, so much respect, compassion, empathy for each other, not just as bandmates, but as a friend, a brother and a human being, all done with the grace and dignity.

RIP Neil the best to ever do it. 🤘🏼

"I have no heart to lie; I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend"

I love Neil for living by his philosophy of respecting others' privacy and then keeping his own. I love that his friends, family, and bandmates fully respected him and kept it all private just like he wanted. RUSH is just about the most wholesome and respectable outfit in rock music history. It is almost impossible not to love these guys even if you somehow didn't like their music.

I think these 3 guys had a better relationship with each other than most brothers and sisters in family life.. which is the hardest thing to comprehend giving the circumstances...

Greatest drummer and song writer of all time R.I.P. Neil

All 3 members always seemed to be the nicest and most down to earth people. Good people.

These 2 friends loyalty is ABSOLUTE! The fact they kept very quiet and had to hold that inside while trying to be "normal"! Y'ALL DID THE RIGHT THING AND GIVE HIM HIS HONOR!

The ENTIRE segment was one of the most insightful CONVERSATIONS I have ever witnessed. You all sound like old friends catching up; which you are. The content proves it! Thank you for giving Geddy the opportunity to vent... To sing Neil's lyrics for 40 years and watch him fade away carries a pain that will probably never go away. I've seen other interviews with Alex who has spoken about his grief so to allow Geddy to go at it shows his respect and love for his brother. Words will never express what Rush's music means to me. Their gifts inspire me to strive to be the best and go for it. God bless them for not throwing in the towel before I was born... May the world never ever forget them!!!

This is my absolute most favorite band and group of human beings. These guys gave me morals. I'm very grateful. RIP Neil.

Geddy was 100% correct. "Fuck the dishonesty part." Neil's passing was our loss....but heavens gain.

Thank you George. For this conversation. The Value of Time.

We all are still grieving the loss of Neil. My fav drummer of all time. Legend!

Geddy tells it like it is without any bullshit and always did. Got to love him and yes here's to the best drummer and lyric writer ever,Neil Peart.🙏

Just know you guys are in thoughts and prayers of millions of fans, that want nothing more than to say thank you. Rush was the soundtrack of our lives.

Rush was the first band i seen in concert , i was 13 ..they started in me this obsession for live music and seeing every band i could in concert ..to this day no one has ever topped the musicianship i witnessed in 91 ..all 3 members are just top notch musicians and people ..Rush did things their way and never caved to the record industry

You really think about it, all 3 (Alex, Geddy, and Neil) lived with "Grace Under Pressure" (quoting one of their albums) during their career as a band and as friends. They respected Neils wishes and were there for him, like he was always there for them. This is the type of life-long friendship that only some of us can only hope for. I agree with Geddy, loyalty to a friend over the public's need to know. The song "Time Stand Still" helped me through one of the hardest parts of my life. The lyrics told me that I needed to slow down and take the time to look around, to enjoy the moment. That all the B.S. of life is inconsequential, and that sometimes you need to take a break and evaluate your life. It helped me to refocus what I wanted out of life and how to get there. To not look back and dwell on past events. It helped me to see the good and potential in my life. For that I am ever grateful to Neil (especially), Alex, and Geddy for creating a song that helped me get my head screwed back on straight.

I am so glad me & my husband splurged and went to 11 shows on that last tour in 2015. Among our RUSH friends we call the R40 tour “the Summer of RUSH”!! We miss them so much, still and we always will. KEEP RUSHIN. 🤘🤘🤘

I was lucky enough to see Rush a few times when I was younger. One of the true Rock bands that always stood tall and never let you down. My only regret was not seeing them later on in life. Simply a magical trio of amazing musicians!

I swear those guys were angels sent to guide us through a world of crap. I can’t help to wonder how many troubled and abused teens these guys helped keep alive by consoling their mind with such incredible music to take them to an alternate universe to escape the trials of life. To hear how loyal they were to their friend Neil just totally turns my heart to mush knowing they respected their brother so much to keep his wishes private. These guys are probably the most genuine musicians on the planet. Their family’s are truly blessed to have them and so were the rest of us.

This isn’t just an interview. These are friends catching up, and the level of openness that Geddy and Alex have with George isn’t just a testament to Alex and Geddy as people, it’s a testament to George as an educated, compassionate person and professional. Rush is my favorite band, and this is pure gold. Thank you, George, I’m so grateful for this.

what a Gift...thank Neil Peart for the great stories and lyrics and drums!! the Best. bless you & family AND your fellow colleagues.

The greatest drummer of all time, we will miss you Neal, but your memories will never die and the music will continue ❤

Best 3 man band in history true musicians RIP NEIL

My favorite band of all time. When Neil retired I was heartbroken but understood. I was really looking forward to more books from him as they are some of my favorites. I lost a friend to glioblastoma so my heart goes out to them.

Love these people❤❤❤❤❤ Seen them so much. My first concert and drove my daughter 360 miles to see Clockwork Angels and R40. Rest in peace Professor ❤❤❤

Geddy's respect for both Neil and Taylor is genuinely honorable. What a class act.

It was as insightful and interesting of a conversation as ever with the two remaining members of Rush. Thank you again for doing it so excellently.🤘🖖✌️👌👍🥁🎹🎤🎸

A person's wish for privacy overrides other's "right" to know. I put that in sarcastic quotes because, even if we may disagree with it morally (we believe that there are others who didn't know who were close enough to the person that they did have a right to know in that sense), the only person who truly has a moral right to know any private information about themselves is that person. They alone retain the power and right to choose what information about themselves to share with others. Full stop. I can very much understand how Geddy/Alex and others who knew about Neil's health felt like they were betraying others (including many good friends and some family I'm guessing) who truly did care about Neil as well and wanted to know what was going on, but it was the right thing to respect Neil's wishes, just as it is now to only divulge the amount of information about his last years (or his life in general) that he wished to be shared either with others in that broad circle or the larger public. A person's right to privacy is a foundational moral and legal/political right that can not be infringed by a person who has been given access to private information that an individual does not want shared. A betrayal of that trust, even if the person didn't find out (or at least find out who did it) would be the real dishonest and immoral act. Geddy and Alex absolutely did the morally right thing here.

I love the RUSH boys! Sad that Neil passed. He was an all time great and will forever be missed.

I love how genuine these guys are, so refreshing and great to hear them express themselves.

So much respect for Alex & Geddy. I can’t even begin to imagine just how hard that was to keep s secret to honor Neil’s wish knowing he was dying. Much respect for Neil wanting to keep it quiet. RIP Neil

Fantastic interview. Great work, as always, George. You were there for them. And thanks to Geddy for the generosity and vulnerability

So many years of AMAZING MUSIC! I was 14 yrs old when I was turned on to Rush. I’m 60 years old , and still to this day listening to this Band. Listened to The Garden last night, and cried my heart out. Rock on Rush! RIP Neil Peart 💙

Love these guys, and beside the global loss of such an incredible musician, these guys wore the weight the most. Hard losing a 40 year band mate, but 100 times moreso when he's your best friend. Neil will always live on through his music and in our hearts. Love you Rush, and love you Neil. Rush will always assume control ❤️

Neil never came out behind his kit...ever! seeing you guys live...life changing event...also believe it or not...spiritual! but, my grandfather told me you can do it your whole life in a healthy manner...totally wrecked and won't recover ever! have the chance now...bros! gonna miss the band...just, to take this moment...THANK YOU GUYS FOR KEEPING US COMPANY FOR ALL THOSE YEARS...tears have to go...peace

I do not know if this guys are aware of how many people's life they touched AND saved with their music. I am one of those ones... Thank you RUSH

God bless them I've been a Rush fan since I was a kid their music will live on in our hearts forever.

So sad, but the friendship between these guys and loyalty is beautiful.

absolute true family and friendship from Alex and Geddy. These guys are and have been in a class of their own forever. Losing Neil still hurts like day one. RIP Neil...

I started listening 1980 as a freshman at Zweibruecken High on the air force base. Fan ever since. Saw them three times.

When he passed it stabbed me and I wept. I had just finished reading Ghost Rider and I felt a really personal sense of inspiration from that book, having been a fan since my early teens. Miss you Neil. Rest easy.

You three have given us so much love and truth even when you couldn't. We could never thank you enough. May God bless you

Neil Geddy and Alex have given millions of people something very special I would like to thank them for the genius music Neil was my favourite drummer and writer RIP NEIL

I bought all their albums. Loved them since i was 6 years old. Guess thats the best way i could have said thanks.

Rush is & has been my fave band ever. Was lucky to see them 10 X live. Also a Tolkien fan. RIP Neil.

❤❤❤ I ALWAYS ADMIRED RUSH'S COMMITMENT TO THEIR FANS AND THEMSELVES.. ALL OF THEIR SONGS ARE BOOKMARKS INY LIFE. THANK YOU MEN. 💜

3 incredible human beings. Miss Neil. He definitely made my childhood more enjoyable. So many good times listening, watching, going to shows all throughout different stages and ages of my life. One of the main inspirations for playing drums. No matter what, they will always be legends.

Dang. This hurts the ❤. Love to Neil, his family, Alex, Geddy and millions everywhere and forever more. Thank you all for sharing a Neil, his drumming prowess and Lyrical mastery. Love is love ❤️ 🎵

The EPITOME of “TRUE friendship!”😍 RIP Pratt.💜 You are now as the virtuosic music you so amazingly created…. ETERNAL!! 🪽🤘😍🤘🪽

My love of Rush has only gotten stronger over the years, and seeing the strength and bond of friendship between these guys shows me that that affection is well placed. I was deeply saddend to hear of Neil's passing, I lost an idol, but Geddy and Alex lost a friend. Love those guys. I used to fall asleep listening to Moving Pictures. I can remember being given a VHS of a Rush concert, and absolutely wearing it out. Thank you for some great times.

Rest in peace to one of the most iconic drummers that had ever lived. Rest in peace Mr. Peart

We all loved the man and the band. These were the three best story tellers of all time. I met Neil up at Rodgers Pass BC after his untimely loss of his daughter and wife. The courage it took was unimaginable. My heart still bleeds for Neil, Alex and Gary Lee Weinrib. RUSH ON!

One of if not the GREATEST DRUMMER.....EVER. R.I.P. Neil Peart

I can't even imagine how difficult it was. I lost my mom when she was 50. She beat lung cancer but it came back. She had a tumor on her brain. 20 % to live from surgery. She made it. 1.5 years later it won. I raised 3 kids,stay at home wife,worked 80 hrs in 5 days, drove 1400 miles each way. Spent 5 days with her and back and forth for 1.5 years. I did the best I could. My mom was you know my MOM. My family was my FAMILY! It's been over 20 years now. It's still painful. But I know I did the best I could. Neil was the professor to me! I saw you guys 5 times in different states. Even when I was taking care of my mom I took a few hours off while in LA and saw you guys. It was such a stress burnner for me!. Thank you guys! F everyone that says anything negative about Neil. I know he was blessed to have you guys for so long! He went from selling tractors to one of the best drummers ever! Bless RUSH you guys will always be special to millions and millions of people!

So very true! "Fuck that dishonesty part!" You have to be true to yourself and to your friends and family. Thank you, Rush, for all that you have given us.

I love Rush it truly was an honor to see Neil play live RIP Neil you'll NEVER be forgotten if you listen to the wind you can still hear him play...

I have so admired the music of Rush since the first time my cousin in Houston told me "Come here, listen to this", and proceeded to put a needle on a spinning vinyl that then burst with the volcanic intro to "Tom Sawyer". That was it folks, hooked for life. It took about 5 to 6 months for the impact of 'Moving Pictures' to make it's way to South Texas. Thank you Neil, Geddy and Alex, you guys made life so much better for me and so many countless millions here on this enchanted globe.

These guys were so much more than a band. They were (and still are) fantastic human beings. RIP Neil. You were a beast and a legend. Alex & Geddy, you guys are awesome people.

What a great friendship these 3 have, we should all be so blessed....God bless Neil, we ALL miss you so much....😢

Greetings: Alex, Geddy- As a follower since the early 70s I share Ur grievance. Indeed Neil was a great artist, musician, contributor, father, husband... A great person. 2Yr anniversary. RIP Neil. We miss U.

I don’t think any of us faulted any one of you for being the three who changed the music world ever for anything. How could we? Losing Neil was an incredibly difficult time for you guys and we’re just sitting here grieving the loss. Our loss is nothing compared to yours but we’re grieving him and for you guys. ❤❤❤

Can still feel it hard 😢 so sad but what a life what stardom and talent he had was extremely amazing. My very first drum hero MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT TAKE HIM INTO HIS KINGDOM OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS FOR ALL TIME

Rest Peacefully Neil Peart the greatest percussionist in Rock history. You could play anything and everything that could be considered a percussion instrument. Only the good die young. You were to young yourself. You are and will be missed. Thank you for the memories of your excellent concert performance especially the spinning and rotating cage in which you dazzled not only me but the entire crowd playing perfectly as you were turned upside down while spinning in a 360% circle. No one has topped that yet and I think they never will! Go rest high on the mountain our beloved "Percussionist", you were worlds more than a mere "drummer" ever could be.

Also grieving for the band, who probably died the same day. 😢 Thanks for everything, you guys have no idea what you and your music means to millions.

I'm nowjust listening to rush again I cry ... Everytime. ,😞😞😞

Peart was a great drummer. 18 months turned into 3years so he was strong too. R.I.P Mr.Peart

These Gentlemen pulled me thru my formitive teen years in a abusive foster system.They had no idea how their music actually put me in different worlds! Ones that showed Honesty ,Hope,Courage,and Love of pure musical enjoyment. I am now 60 yrs old and like all,we stop ,reflect in ourselves. I weep as im texting this because the gift that those young men (at that time) recieved from our Heavenly Father, opened it and with love shared selflessy for all of us to hear .Memories,and laughter joy and heartache emotions that just seemed easier to digest with their musical wisdom. So heres to Gentlemen, CHEERS Bravisimo!! Mr.John Preiss Redding,Cal.

When I first heard of Neil's passing, I was in total shock! I was following my daily routine, as usual. And boom, total loss of all focus! The emotions were over-whelming! God bless you guys, and RIP Neil!

Not just the finest musicians, but the absolute stalwart friends. RIP dear Neil, glad to have lived in the time of RUSH

I have never ever felt a connection to a celebrity like I did to Neil. He is the reason I enjoy music so much and why I learned the drums. Quiet and let his drums do all the talking. The world really did lose a legend

I got Alex guitar pick in CA. I used to live in Cols, Ohio and saw Rush in Cleveland, Ohio! Moved to CA in 2011 and got to see them two more times FRONT ROW a few years later! l was so thrilled to be able to look right at their happy faces and be able to smile back at them! My Cousin and I connected with them. So, Alex remembered me and gave me his guitar pick one night. As fans screamed hands out reaching for him, he bent down and held out his guitar pick. The crowd went crazy, hands outstretched but Alex said " No. I want HER to have it! " And he handed it to me! I melted into the floor. He made my Decade that night! He couldnt not notice my wild and crazy Geddy Loving Red Headed Cousin with full attention on Geddy and me, googoo eyed at Alex. I love them all. Been a fan since "76" I think it was! I first heard The White Album, probably still one of my favs. But they were like kids on Stage every time I've seen them. Wow! Neil was Poppin' his AMAZING Drum kit, as usual. What a talent! It was probably 2014 or so. Getty was bouncing with his bass with black high tops on looking like a high School kid and Alex.... Such an amazing guitarist and so easy on the eyes... I know these guys are married to their high school loves. I Respect that so very much! They are so loyal! I love them in a different way! Rocked with them since I was a teenager. I love when they said " "We are just normal Musicians but Together, We are Genius." And they are. My Cousin had made a Sign that said "Together we are Genius!" She got to meet them at a back stage meeting later on. Much love, guys! You 3 will never, ever be forgotten! We arent in Nursing Homes yet, Geddy! We are just like you two. Still kids at Heart and still Rocking to Rush! Thank you for being a Sound Track of my life! I hope you both know how very much YOU ARE LOVED. ❤ 💋 😘 💋

So lucky to be alive for this era....very grateful for these wonderful humans.

I miss Rush tremendously. Class, talent and an astounding humanity to their music. RIP Neil.

RUSH by far is one of the most underrated bands of all time!

Rush is one of my all-time favorite bands and seeing stuff like this just seals it. They were a tight nit group that were not only band mates, but also close friends. The fact that Alex and Geddy was able to honor Neil’s wishes and keep quiet about his declining health, proves that they were amazing friends! ❤️

All I can say is I truly respect these guys and their loyalty to each other. Being in a band and creating the spectacular music created a bond very few will know and less even appreciate. Unlike most of us (even myself a musician for 52 years with moderate success) we will not be remembered like these guys will. They earned this.

Neil gets to see his little girl again. They can never be taken away from each other ever again. ❤ RIP to both of them.

We love you all and send our love in your time of sorrow. You have shared your lives so fully that nobody could deny you this! May God hold you all in his loving care and heal you each in the ways of your personal needs.

This Rock group was so thight their friendship went beyond making music together. It would not hurt my feelings any if they never done any other projects again. Their friendship was special even when they were playing it was like they were one with each other and they had a blast playing for their fans. Even hard core Rush fans are still hurting after Neil's passing, I know I am and probably won't get over it until it's my time. If you're a die hard Rush fan don't be afraid to post how you feel. Im always digging out my Rush albums and listening in awe of how talented these guys are. Everytime I listen I hear something new I've never heard before in their music. It's like every song is a living being and is creative within itself. I mean we all knew the end would come one day and it's sad but we never had to read stories about bickering and infighting in the band, that's why they were always so special to me. Peace and love always to Rush where ever we end up.

I will always admire and respect Geddy and Alex for being the best friends anyone could ever have. Neil was loved and respected for so many things he did and accomplished in his life. He was and always will be my hero on the kit. Rush will always be the greatest band ever. Love and Respect!

Great friends standing by great people, just awesome guys, RIP Neil!

The achievements that these three men had, the music that they created, the millions of lives they brought true happiness to must've formed a bond like the closest family. I can recall every single morning that after waking I would listen to their music and more often than not, become overwhelmed with emotion, it is powerful. I don't know why I wrote that in past tense, it's still my morning ritual, and will be until the day I pass on.

I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know that Neil was in affect your Brother. I am sorry for He & his Family had to suffer. Keeping it private was necessary because you all didn’t need to deal with people that wouldn’t be kind,etc. I hope that you can let your Awesome Music be your healing balm . That will help you all to deal with your pain ,help yourselves and your fans who Love you all so much♥️🏆🌞💐🎤🎸🥁🎧🎤🎼🎵🎶

Have met Geddy 3 times over 25 years, and he's such a class act! RIP Neil.

Love Rush❤(RIP) MR.NEIL, THE PROFESSOR AND BEST DUMMER,SONG WRITER AND PERFORMER EVER!! AND IS VERY MISSED 😢 WONDERFUL MAN😊 STAY STRONG GETTY AND ALEX🎉 ALL YOUR FANS ARE RIGHT HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES 😊 PLEASE IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO? WE WILL!!!❤ I LOVE YOU GUYS❤ GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS 😇🙏THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL, ROCK TILL YOU DROP MUSIC, AND CONCERTS!!! Loyalty is the winner!! Great job,sooo lovely ❤ Side note: you two look as great now as the first time I seen Rush in the late 70's!! Love you always and forever ❤

RIP. Thank you for a lifetime of incredible music.

What an awesome band!! Thanks for the music 🎶🎵 and memories!! RIP Neil Peart!!!

From the first time I saw rush in concert I was a fan. Neal Peart is missed and I wish I could have see him before he passed. Thank you for the Rock.

Have been since '76, still are my favorite band. They're the best.