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Rush drummer Neil Peart dead at 67
CBC ^ | Jan 10, 2020

Posted on 01/10/2020 1:20:35 PM PST by Rastus

Neil Peart, the drummer of iconic Canadian band Rush, has died at age 67.

The influential musician and lyricist died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been diagnosed with brain cancer, according to a statement issued Friday by family spokesperson Elliot Mintz.

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To: Sirius Lee
Agreed. Both were almost as good as Carl Palmer.

Phil Collins is right up there.

81 posted on 01/10/2020 2:24:02 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: CaptainPhilFan

I’ve been listening to them since ‘83. Very freedom-oriented lyrics even into the Test for Echo era, but Peart drifted Left as his unrepentant atheism led him. He will be missed, but his music lives on.


82 posted on 01/10/2020 2:24:07 PM PST by backwoods-engineer (Politics is the continuation of war by other means. --Clausewitz)
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To: God luvs America

I don’t think God cares for politics. I’m sure every political groups have some percentage of people in heaven.


83 posted on 01/10/2020 2:25:27 PM PST by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: Blue Turtle

I was fortunate to see them live four times: 1) Power Windows tour, 2) Roll the Bones tour, 3) Test for Echo tour, and 4) Snakes and Arrows Tour. Neil was a great drummer.


84 posted on 01/10/2020 2:25:56 PM PST by backwoods-engineer (Politics is the continuation of war by other means. --Clausewitz)
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To: Rastus

Wait.

What?


85 posted on 01/10/2020 2:25:59 PM PST by Skooz (Gabba Gabba accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: Larry Lucido

RIP Neal. I’ve always been a huge fan of Rush and Neal. Just a fantastic band and my favorite thing from Canada.

Funny that Spirit of Radio was frequently thought of as a positive song about the radio industry, when it was a massive slam against their commercialism.

Kinda like The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” being used as a romantic wedding song when it’s actually about a creepy, obsessed stalker.


86 posted on 01/10/2020 2:26:24 PM PST by ETCM
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To: trublu
Steven Tyler was known for sabotaging opening acts when they got too good of a response from crowds.

Then there was Peter Grant basically threatening Grand Funk Railroad if they didn't stop opening for Led Zeppelin because they were blowing them off the stage.

87 posted on 01/10/2020 2:27:21 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: CodeToad

I wonder if fans might put a memorial in one of the terminals of Pearson Airport (YYZ)?


88 posted on 01/10/2020 2:28:23 PM PST by Kriggerel ("All great truths are hard and bitter, but lies... are sweeter than wild honey" (Ragnar Redbeard))
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To: Rastus

Damn!


89 posted on 01/10/2020 2:29:12 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: right way right
There is no doubt he is a great drummer. 8>)

Hard for me to pick a best though. 8>)

90 posted on 01/10/2020 2:30:43 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: Mama Shawna

I’m with you on the Wilson sisters, especially Ann, my favorite singer. I’m a drummer, so Derosier is my favorite drummer, but the loss of Neil Peart is just huge. He was an inspiration to so many.


91 posted on 01/10/2020 2:31:13 PM PST by ncdrumr (Oooh, SarahCUda!)
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To: Mama Shawna

Not a good few months for drummers, first there was Ginger Baker.


92 posted on 01/10/2020 2:31:49 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Rastus
I'm absolutely stunned over this news.

Damn. RIP, Mr. Peart. You were a towering giant.

93 posted on 01/10/2020 2:32:09 PM PST by Drew68
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To: dfwgator

That’s not Tom Sawyer, that’s Huckleberry Finn, stupid!


94 posted on 01/10/2020 2:32:19 PM PST by Rastus
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To: Rastus

I AM GEDDY LEE AND I WILL SING WHATEVER LYRICS I WANT!!!!


95 posted on 01/10/2020 2:33:18 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator
Rush Tom Sawyer South Park Intro Lil' Rush - Charlotte Jul 20 2008
96 posted on 01/10/2020 2:33:29 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: Joe 6-pack

And Gene Krupa!


97 posted on 01/10/2020 2:33:34 PM PST by Desparado
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To: napscoordinator

He was an atheist before that. It’s impossible to say if he saw the light before the end, but I hope he did.


98 posted on 01/10/2020 2:34:13 PM PST by Rastus
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To: Rastus

Horrible news. Grew up listening to Rush. Saw them multiple times in concert in many different states. Always put on a good show. Hopefully he was saved before he died.


99 posted on 01/10/2020 2:34:15 PM PST by TermLimits4All (A coup on the people, not a President, will result in bloodshed. Be prepared always.)
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To: Rastus

Wow, that’s young. I’m not a drummer, though I love drums. I’ve noticed that Peart was highly spoken of.


100 posted on 01/10/2020 2:34:53 PM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them)
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