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Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« on: January 10, 2020, 02:14:56 PM »
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"Rush's Neil Peart, the Hall of Fame drummer who set a new standard for rock virtuosity, has died at age 67"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/neil-peart-rush-obituary-936221/

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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2020, 02:17:25 PM »
Suddenly you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon

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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2020, 02:18:26 PM »
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2020, 02:21:07 PM »
Gutted.

Can’t believe it.

Excuse me while I go cry for two days.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2020, 02:21:20 PM »
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2020, 02:22:36 PM »
This one hurts.
RIP Professor.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2020, 02:22:40 PM »
We will all miss 'The Professor'. 

The decades of air drumming to 'Xanadu' and 'Tom Sawyer' and........

Glad I got to see him and the boys back in the 70s, the 90s, and their two most recent tours.

It has been an 'era' of so many artists of our youth passing away.  This one really stings.


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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2020, 02:23:12 PM »
I'm seeing a Rush tribute band tonight of all things.

R.I.P. Professor. 
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2020, 02:24:28 PM »
I'm devastated...
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2020, 02:24:40 PM »
Quote from: HOF on January 10, 2020, 02:17:25 PM
Suddenly you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon

Posted this very quote to Facebook when my dad died a few weeks ago. Still can’t think about those lines without tearing up.

Neil left a mark upon my life and his lyrics and drumming opened up this huge world of music for me.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2020, 02:26:22 PM »
This is absolutely heartbreaking to hear at the start of 2020.

Rest in peace, Neil. Thanks for everything.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2020, 02:26:36 PM »
OMG   This is terrible news  I saw them so many times since 1981
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2020, 02:27:29 PM »
Poor guy. First wife and daughter die. Finally retired to spend time with the new family and battles brain cancer for 3 years. 

Best of all time or at least top 3 for me.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2020, 02:28:03 PM »
As a drummer who has been influenced by his playing (as have countless other drummers), this is a sad reality. We all have to go at some time, but it's never easy when that time comes.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2020, 02:28:44 PM »
Wow. There are no words.....
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2020, 02:29:02 PM »
As sad as I am by this, I feel like he lived the life he wanted to live and on the terms he set forth. He was obviously dealt a considerable amount of tragedy, but I think, overall, he lived the best life he could have and that's pretty damn awesome.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2020, 02:30:14 PM »
Like I am sure everyone here, I am in tears as Moving Pictures spins. RIP Neil. Godspeed, and thank you for sharing your musical talent with us.  :heart
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2020, 02:30:40 PM »
Fuck. Brain cancer (battling for 3 yrs). No wonder he wanted to retire and spend time with his family.

The "positive thing" is that now he is at peace with his other family (first wife and daughter). Sadly, he leaves his younger child and 2nd wife...


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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2020, 02:32:41 PM »
I honestly didn't even know he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Of all things, brain cancer. That's a one-two punch to read about.

After reading his book Ghost Rider and making my journey through the Rush discography a couple years ago, I became an enormous fan of his. It seems like he really did live the life he wanted to live, and on his own terms, just like Adami said. I think that's exactly what he wanted, and he was blessed with a gargantuan talent for music, writing, and an appreciation for the world. Bless him. Glad he can finally rest.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2020, 02:33:17 PM »
Just unbelievable.  He was a few weeks younger than my dad, died a few weeks after my dad, and died of cancer like my dad.  The measure of a life...
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2020, 02:35:38 PM »
Geez, Aaron, didn't know you just went through that. So sorry to hear.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2020, 02:36:07 PM »
Saw this news and it reminded me of you guys, which is nice at least. Hope everyone is doing great.

RIP legend.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2020, 02:36:20 PM »
Wow, I'm at a loss.... R.I.P. Neil, thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2020, 02:36:34 PM »
I don't even know what to say.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #24 on: January 10, 2020, 02:36:41 PM »
Quote from: Kattelox on January 10, 2020, 02:32:41 PM
I honestly didn't even know he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Did anyone? Aside from the obvious people.

Achingly sad news  :'(
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #25 on: January 10, 2020, 02:38:18 PM »
And he left this world quietly, as his persona was. Man, shocking and very sad news. Difficult to grasp and put into words.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #26 on: January 10, 2020, 02:39:35 PM »
oh shit :(
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #27 on: January 10, 2020, 02:40:00 PM »
Quote from: nobloodyname on January 10, 2020, 02:36:41 PM
Quote from: Kattelox on January 10, 2020, 02:32:41 PM
I honestly didn't even know he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Did anyone? Aside from the obvious people.

Achingly sad news  :'(

I wasn't sure if it was publicly announced and I had missed it, or if (which I'm starting to think is what happened) Neil just kept it completely secret from most people, which sounds much more like Neil.

This is just heartbreaking, but I'm glad he's no longer suffering above all else.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #28 on: January 10, 2020, 02:41:59 PM »
The most devastating one yet. I’m at a complete loss right now. His drumming spoke to me before I even knew what was being said. One of my biggest drumming heroes. Rush in Peace.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #29 on: January 10, 2020, 02:43:06 PM »
Quote from: Kattelox on January 10, 2020, 02:40:00 PM
Quote from: nobloodyname on January 10, 2020, 02:36:41 PM
Quote from: Kattelox on January 10, 2020, 02:32:41 PM
I honestly didn't even know he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Did anyone? Aside from the obvious people.

Achingly sad news  :'(

I wasn't sure if it was publicly announced and I had missed it, or if (which I'm starting to think is what happened) Neil just kept it completely secret from most people, which sounds much more like Neil.

This is just heartbreaking, but I'm glad he's no longer suffering above all else.

Only those the closest to him, I'd wager.

Not enough emojis to choose from  :-\
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #30 on: January 10, 2020, 02:43:27 PM »
Wow, that's so shockingly sad.  RIP Neil.  Was never a Rush fan but respect the hell out of the band and what he meant to drummers.   :(
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #31 on: January 10, 2020, 02:44:19 PM »
Shit....
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #32 on: January 10, 2020, 02:45:06 PM »
Quote from: TheCountOfNYC on January 10, 2020, 02:41:59 PM
The most devastating one yet.

Right up there with Dio's passing, which to me was an absolute killer.
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2020, 02:45:20 PM »
Oh my God.  I am really torn up about this.  RIP Legend.

But it's nice to see a Scurvy Dreams appearance!  I just hate that it took this tragedy to see it!
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Re: Neil Peart - Dead at 67
« Reply #34 on: January 10, 2020, 02:45:28 PM »
In total shock. Thoughts and prayers with Olivia and Carrie. What a loss to rock music, Rush are legends in this community, and I imagine a lot of people on this forum will be feeling this one.

RIP Professor, you will be missed.
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