Rip great Neil! They’re all almost gone, all these amazing musicians from the most talented era of music tgat is, was and will ever be!

One thing I admired about him is that he never stopped learning his craft. When they weren't on tour, Neil would travel around the world learning from other drummers and percussionists. Miss you very much, Professor! For more Rush: Limelight, Subdivisions, Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Xanadu, and then all the rest of the catalog!!

I truly appreciate all of you, everyone showing me love and support!!! I’m enjoying these amazing suggestions!!! Keep them coming!!! Much Love!!!🥰🥁❤️💞🔥🤘🎉

Neil plays that insane through a whole concert, his stamina is remarkable. Just watching is exhausting!!!😂❤👌👍✌️😁

I absolutely loved her reaction! I've had the luxury of seeing them from the 3rd row and it was an incredible gift! That drum set was turning and my jaw was hanging in awww most of the time! What a show!

Neil was an absolute machine playing the drumset! An excellent choice for anyone who has never seen him play to be amazed by the man's skills.

Proof that aliens live amongst us. This man, this entire band are so very, very special. Lyrically and musically unmatched. I lost count the number of times I was lucky to see them play live. Every time I watch this my jaw drops. The ability to do such things is staggering. The Professor and then some. Great reaction!

One of the best reactions that I have seen to this drum solo. Rip Neil Peart.

G O A T!! He collected drums his whole career. His heroes were Buddy Rich and Gene Kruppa and the ending is a tribute to the Big Band sound.

The Drum Master---Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success." After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business." World Inspiration Neil's love of bicycling and travel is well known - it's almost the stuff of legend. While on tour with Rush he's been known to avoid the tour bus and bike to the next town and venue. When not on the road with Rush, he has taken his bike to the four corners of the globe, including Europe, mainland China, and Africa. Upon entering Peart's Toronto home, one is immediately struck by the fact that this man has seen and experienced locales most people can't imagine. "Here's a prized possession of mine," he says proudly, showing a raw-metal sculpture standing about ten inches high and resembling a tribal version of Rodin's "The Thinker." "It's from Africa. It weighs about twenty pounds, and I had to carry it a hundred miles on my bike. but it was worth it." Neil's passion for authentic African art is obvious. Unique drums, with their rich, hand-carved elegance, are displayed in his home with reverence. Original Chinese gongs decorate a few of the walls. The decor hints at the fact that a drummer lives in the house, shouts at the fact that a word traveler resides there. Peart's love of travel is obvious, but does actually going to other parts of the world inspire him musically? "First of all, I think travel is very important for any person," he insists. "It's affected me enormously, and I'm sure it filters down to my work. Africa is not an abstraction to me anymore - neither is China. They're places I've experienced, places where I've met people, made friends - and just broadened my thinking. "I've written lyrics that were directly influenced by my travels abroad. In a drumming sense, I've had some interesting experiences in different countries, experiences that may not directly affect the way I play drums, but that certainly inspire my feelings about drumming. And I've gotten very interested in hand drumming. Lately I've been working on playing the djembe." One way Peart's wanderlust has directly affected the sound of his drums is through sampling. "One of the small drums I brought from China is an antique that's too fragile to play. So I took it and a few of the other delicate instruments that I own and sampled them - along with many of my other instruments like my temple blocks and glockenspiel. I've built up a huge library of sounds, and they've made their way onto our albums in many of the different patterns I play." A particular pattern Neil has recorded that demonstrates the value of "world inspiration" comes from Rush's last album, Roll The Bones. "On that record we had a song called 'Heresy' that had a drum pattern I heard when I was in Togo. I was laying on a rooftop one night and heard two drummers playing in the next valley, and the rhythm stuck in my head. When we started working on the song I realized that beat would complement it well."

R.I.P. The Professor…….loved this beautiful lady’s reaction ❤

Beautiful reaction from a beautiful lady. Thank you!!!! xo

Thank you for recognizing Neil. He's going to be entertaining folks for many years after his last days.

That was a wonderful reaction. So joyous. So thrilled. Peart used to say that Tom Sawyer was one of the most difficult songs to play, so I suppose that would be the first Rush song to hit. It's not my favourite, but of course, it is the favourite of most. Obviously, as others will have already suggested, YYZ live in Rio would be another great one. I'd also suggest the live version of Natural science they performed in Toronto in 1997, and/or New World Man (let's go with live in Toronto in 2015 for that one). And, lest we forget. Neil Peart wasn’t just the drummer for Rush, as Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters said when he and Dave Growl inducted Rush into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2013: “But here’s the thing about Neil Peart. Not only was he the most F**king ripping’ drummer in the world, he wrote the f**king lyrics. Who lets the f**king drummer write the lyrics? Rush did, baby!” PS - Yup. It’s P-ear-t. Rhymes with ear, fear, steer, or mere. Doesn’t rhyme with hurt, shirt, or dirt. Thanks for believing us on that.

Excellent choice BizMatik.

So awesome to see someone who understands exactly what she is seeing and hearing. Thanks.

The drum master at work.

I’ve seen this vid of Neil’s performance at least 18 million times and I’ll watch it 18 million more cause he’s just so freakingly mind blowing my talented

awesome reaction I love seeing you express joy and appreciation what a sweet heart

His most famous solo ever......Amazing,,,,,,,,RIP NEIL

Love the reaction! The pure enjoyment is just wonderful to see. Seeing Neil for the first time again through someone else's eye's...

Your reaction is priceless!, actually the way millions of others were when they first saw Neil, myself included, rest in peace Neil, play for God now, everyone back here on planet earth miss you!

"El Profesor"...not just a drummer, but a superb percussionist. That is all.........

That was a fun reaction to see. Oh, and a drummer to boot. Unique!

Love your reation! I'm smiling and laughing with you. Love it!!

I too am a rock drummer. I started when I was 8 and am now 61. Every drummers dream is to be as good as Niel Peart, but alas not many of us will ever reach that level. He was unique and truly gifted. A genuinely beautiful human being with a big heart. He deserved better luck in his life and a longer life. We all miss him very much. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

Your reaction brought a few tears of joy. I'm only 27 but I got to see them twice so so luckily.. Seeing Neil play live was just... Idk so much cooler.. It was so much more than a video, with the audience and everything... It was a communal family thing, us fans are one big family. That really goes for large groups of most music..

"Dimples" brought some serious energy and joy to this one...outta sight! Great job, Khaliah. RiP NP. See you on the next one, Biz. ☮️🎼

What a joyous reaction wow. There's no faking this type of enthusiasm, so wonderful to see. And also wonderful is you saying your favorite moments were his snare work showing off many rudiments many people don't comment on. No other rock drummer utilized flams, paradiddles, cymbal chokes, accents, ghost notes and ALL the different rolls... singles, doubles and beyond.

RIP Neil I love yer reaction!ty girl!

Literally brought a tear to my eye. He was known as The Professor and with just cause. He was a brilliant musician, and a wonderful human all around. He loved the world and all it had to offer in it's diverse cultures, and sound they had to offer. Tribal drum circles to expand not spirituality as well as his musical voice. That is why there are so many elements to this solo. There is a DVD, called Anatomy Of A Drum Solo by Neil, and he goes over the different structures in the piece and what his influences were. HIGHLY recommend if you haven't seen it.

The first thing I recommended. As soon as she said she used to play drums, I started typing 💯🤘 Just drop the needle on any track of any Rush album. You won't be disappointed 🤘 Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Loved your reaction. RIP Neil.

All of them.

Your reactions are great! Neil was the best! I hope you keep reacting to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Rush.

Oh my goodness! That was so much fun! Lower the Camera so we can see her hands! ☺ Looked like she was "air drumming" up a storm! 🥰 Her delight at The Professor is infectious. 😁 I couldn't stop smiling at her joy! 🤗 La Villa Strangiato next please! 😍🐰

There's a few Rush songs she should react to: Limelight YYZ Tom Sawyer Fly By Night Red Barchetta Distant Early Warning Subdivisions Time Stand Still Roll The Bones

That arm-crossin' shit gets me every time...🤣

First one she should check is YYZ live in Rio.

The drummer Neil Peart RIP, was the main lyricist for the band, writing 95% of the lyrics to 18 of their 19 studio albums. Besides being one of the greatest rock drummers, he was a true poet and crafted many great songs over their 40+ years. The Bass player/vocalist/keyboardist & the Guitar player/keyboardist wrote the music, & with 19 studio albums they have a huge catalog of music to experience! Watch them live & Enjoy!

You are killing it Biz

React to Neil Peart drum solo - Cotton Tail

Neil was the GOAT.

Biz I love her reaction to Neil's solo! I was fortunate enough to see Neil and Rush in concert with friends when they were their Time Machine tour in Oct of 2010. Rush played for 3 1/2 hours at concert venue in West Palm Beach, Florida. Have her continue to react to Neil and his bandmates: Alex and Geddy Lee in their live concert clips. Rush is definitely one of greatest power trios.

Outstanding Reaction!!

Nice reaction, she’s ultra pretty 😊

Great reaction!

This was awesome!!!

Great reaction!! I'm so glad you got to check out Neil's talents. He was a very special drummer and he inspired many drummers, of today. You should check out Tom Sawyer, Spirit Of Radio, La Villa Strangiato, 2112....just to get started. See what you think.

Fun reaction!

Watch Neil on tribute to Buddy Rich drum solo. It's worth it.

Rush "spirit of radio "

Awesome reaction!!! ❤ RIP to “The Professor” 🥁 🔥 You gotta show her either “YYZ” live from Rio or “Tom Sawyer” 👍🏼

DUDE!!! Have her listen to Rush’s “La Villa Strangiato”!!!!!!!

All of them

Hi Dear nice to see you here again. Wow my first time watching this as well. Love Rush and have heard the solo before. But never seen him perform it. May Neil Peart RIP I did have opportunity in College to see Buddy Rich perform and he did his impossible solo. Sadly, I don't think there was even 30 of us in attendance. And it was free. 🙁Whatever the reason they missed out. I found him very engaging as we all talked with him afterwards. Another great solo to watch is Karen Carpenter doing her thing. Hey dear you really need to put these on your own Channel as well. 🤠🏞️🐂

Now, if THAT wasn’t mind blowing enough for you, imagine two other musicians, a guitar player and bass player* who are arguably, but for me equally, as good at their respective instruments, playing together as a solid unit for 40+years🤯and the *bass player is also the lead singer, primary keyboard/synthesizer player too. AND THAT’S RUSH!🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤👍👌#RIPNEP and the band.❤😢

If she's a drummer, she's going to flip her boots over this.

YYZ live from Rio, also Tom Sawyer....PLEASE have her watch the Danny Carey (Tool) Vic Firth drum cam of Pneuma

THE best reaction vid. I've seen (have viewed a lot) ! You've gained a new sub. ; a guy from Wisconsin here and truly appreciative of your rev’s'! You have the best of emotive responsive/to-heart feelings; will be a contrib. to your site as soon as able; frigging COVID hit me x4 days ago and will do my best to contrib. Thank you so much! Dave from WI. ..

Great reaction! I always love watching folks see this and react to it. However, it is always the best to watch other drummers react because they understand a little more than the casual listener how truly amazing the stuff he is doing is. Neil has several other great solos to react to as well. A great introduction to the whole band would be "Xanadu" live from the "Exit Stage Left" tour. Another one would be "YYZ " Live in Rio.

RIP Neil Peart 🍁🍁🍁🍁

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Being a hack drummer myself..the "Professor" is sick..those crossovers are off the chain

Holy Sh#t

I'm loving your reactions Khaliah! Now you must do Danny Carey's drum cam from the Tool song Pneuma.

Great reaction.. Golly gee…Frankfurt again. Rush Fans

His idol was Buddy Rich

Neil was Amazing! You should see KISS "GOD OF THUNDER Live 1977 with Drum solo! Or KISS "God of Thunder at BUDOKAN April 1977🤘😈

You should check out Larnell Lewis Enter Sandman. Another great drummer known from Snarky Puppy.

Love this lady.

No better drummer than Neil Peart..........R.I.P. professor ✌️she should check out spirit of radio 🤔

Her next song should be La Villa Strangiato.

The professor has another fan.

Limelight

He was called The Professor. That’s all I have to say.

You just attended the Professors clinic.

R.I.P. 💔

If you think that was amazing, wait until you see Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, an absolute masterpiece; as previously mentioned, YYZ Live In Rio and Working Man Live In Cleveland are two more must-sees. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥

Good review. He does this in the middle of a 3-hour concert. Why doesn't anybody talk about his foot work? It must be so easy for Drummers to do. Is that why? A drummer uses a Metronome to keep time. A Metronome uses Neil Peart to keep time.

RUSH - Xanadu live.

He'll make you want to put down the sticks don't do it don't do it

if you like drummers, you should check out Junna, she is a young woman from japan i think, and she is amazing. Look at her drum cover of Through fire and flames by Dragonforce, best wishes from Norway :)

Mr Neal (pEARRT!!!!

Start her off with the standards - Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio, Limelight, YYZ live in Rio, Subdivisions, Working Man live in Cleveland and then The Garden live. After that, anything is good. Take care and rock on! 🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🎼🔥😀✌🏼

Play R40's Jacob's Ladder, Limelight, Headlong Flight, Camera Eye, Working Man, that should be good for you guys to watch and review on the list I provided, Won't be disappointed!, Rush on :)

I had my best pinball session ever, while his live album was playing. Turning the Addams family pinball machine 2 times back to zero

yyz is epic

Show her YYZ Live in Rio!!!

But did she like it!? ❤❤❤😂

Subdivisions... almost the whole intro a Neil Peart highlight

Start with 2112

You want to introduce her to Rush? Just pick something off Permanent Waves. Natural Science, of Spirit of Radio perhaps. (That one has a great video.)

Recommend Tom Sawyer. Also recommend another absolute Legend John Bonham Moby Dick, live at the Royal Albert Hall Neil Peart the professor John Bonham the Beast

Are you brother and sister. Look alike. ❤

You ain't heard nothin' yet. "YYZ Live in Rio", "Xanadu (live) Exit Stage Left 1981", "La Villa Strangiato"(remastered-Official Music Video), "Working Man", "Spirit of Radio"...

I keep telling people, if you think the Frankfurt Neil Peart drum solo on this video is amazing.... you need to hear the following one from "All The World's A Stage (for those who haven't heard it). MIND-BLOWING. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbScfaWWubTbpn0.html

Very nice, this is a whole other can of worms. Whats not to love and miss about Neil Peart. Live drum cam of Danny Carry will be a good one for both of you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNmjiK9_rLm-eXU.html I am telling you, you owe it to yourself to see this. I look forward to seeing where this all takes you.

Here's one. Could you make sure you have the C.C. on? The audio is the studio recording puts Neil at age 30. The video, 2015, puts Neil at around 63. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opmEYJyoqLy1gKs.html Even at 63, he's still playing and hitting the notes like he was 30.

There is just one drum that he didn't hit during the entire solo - but that's just because he forgot to.