New standard?
Performers today use tracks and not instruments.
Ain’t nobody got time to set up all those drums anymore. Just push a button.
Do some YouTube searches.
This is a man who was an incredible drummer, and believed in giving back to music. Already acknowledged as one of the greatest rock and roll drummers, he went “back to school” to learn from others. Always a huge fan of both Keith Moon and Buddy Rich, he got involved in a number of different educational methods, both in book and video form. He was one of the founders of the “Burning for Buddy” project, which introduced Buddy Rich and many other incredibly talented jazz drummers to a whole new generation who felt as you do.
He was the primary lyricist for Rush, writing the lyrics to the vast majority of their songs since joining the band for their second album. The was jokingly referred to by his band mates as “the new guy,” even though their final tour was their 40th anniversary tour.
He also went through a major tragedy in the late 90s, losing his daughter in a fatal car accident, and his wife to cancer is less than 6 months. The members of Rush are dedicated family men, and all three are married and have families. Neil did remarry and have a new family.
His drum solos during Rush concerts made you tired just watching him. But he also did some amazing work with the Buddy Rich Big Band.
Check out his legacy on YouTube.
Mark