‘Rush’ Drummer Who Praised Ayn Rand Now Pounds Rand Paul (Neil Peart: Support Democratic Party)

MRC TV ^ | June 19, 2015 2:33pm ET | Ashley Rae Goldberg

[Olog-hai]

Neil Peart, the drummer behind the band Rush, has made it known that, as a “bleeding-heart libertarian,” he encourages people to support Democrats. […]

Rolling Stone notes that Peart's newfound beliefs appear to prioritize the “bleeding-heart” aspect over the “libertarian” one.

Speaking of the libertarian-oriented Senator Rand Paul, a 2016 presidential candidate, Peart allegedly told Rolling Stone it is “very obvious” that Paul "hates women and brown people.” […]

Peart, who recently became a United States citizen, told Rolling Stone, “For a person of my sensibility, you’re only left with the Democratic party.” …

[real saxophonist]

Ya beat me to it. I was gonna say Bill Bruford. Interesting you say Chester Thompson. Been listening to a bunch of Zappa when he was there. Saw him with Genesis in Atlanta, many years ago.

[Personal Responsibility]

Libertarian supports Democrats?

I think he’s done too many drugs. Shut up and play drums, Neil.

[bicyclerepair]

Had one of his sets at my house for about a year n a half.

It was the red maple Tama set with the timbalis on the left side. SWEET b1tchin set. Then we needed the room back.

Now I have a 10-piece Pearl set, on a rack, with tons of cymbals and double bass pedals on a single kick drum.

Have to practice when nobody is home. :-(

[Las Vegas Ron]

Hehe, the good old days!

Terry Bozsio was no slouch either...or Phil Collins

[PressurePoint]

“And the trees are all kept equal
By hatchet, ax, and saw.”

I always thought The Trees was Peart’s cautionary tale. Turns out it was his hope for our future.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Yikes....BOZZIO

[bicyclerepair]

Now Stuart Copeland moves to my 1 favorite spot.
Although Peart’s lyrics are incredible.

[bicyclerepair]

Listen to the percussion in this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoOSGkX7no

[Las Vegas Ron]

I have a sore spot with the band Police for personal reasons.....but I’ll raise you a Jeff Pocaro ;>)

[bicyclerepair]

I think sting is a blithering idiot. But really like Copeland as a drummer.

[bicyclerepair]

You mean PoRcaro?

[Las Vegas Ron]

I do too, I don’t think he is in the same league as many others. JMO, likes and dislikes are all to personal tastes.

[Mad Dawgg]

Rand Paul is about as Libertarian as Hillary Clinton is Conservative...

[ozzymandus]

Many “Libertarians” are just liberals in disguise.

[Las Vegas Ron]

You mean PoRcaro?

Yes, oops. Mama didn't raise me to type ;)

[21twelve]

It was. Perhaps that is why they don’t play it live anymore.

I love the music of RUSH (hence my name), but in response to Peart’s political (and to me - even worse - his religious views) all I can say is, in the immortal words of Alex Lifeson:
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“Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah Blah. Blah...........”

[Codeflier]

In the back of my mind I always wondered if it was the desired outcome or a caution against collectivist mob rule. Now we know...he supports mob rule.

[pepsi_junkie]

So now he’s a looter. Wish I hadn’t seen this. But the music remains great.

[LadyBuck]

Rush had a drummer?

Couldn’t get my ears past that screechy caterwauling Geddy Lee.

[IrishBrigade]

Sorry...never heard of the guy...