I saw a Rush concert at the Woodlands, Texas, where Peart did a drum routine to a pre-recorded music track of Buddy Rich that lasted about ten minutes. When it started, his drum riser tilted forward and there were huge mirrors/screens behind him so you could watch everything he was doing. He matched Buddy Rich lick for lick. It was impressive.
Neil was one of the prime movers behind the “Burning for Buddy” project, and played and recorded with the Buddy Rich Big Band on a number of benefits.
Neil helped make big band jazz cool for a whole new generation of musicians.
Mark