Neil Peart
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What Was Your First Favorite Drum Record?
Vivid by Living Colour. Will Calhoun plays masterfully and with tons of power. It was perfect: playable but loaded with nuance.Scott Sparks Manu Katché on Peter Gabriel’s Secret World Live. I was around five, and it just blew my mind.…
Neil Peart
“La Villa Strangiato” from Hemispheres We transcribed a ton of classic Neil Peart parts in our May 2020 tribute issue to Rush’s legendary drummer. One song we left out, however, was the instrumental tour de force “La Villa Strangiato” from…
Neil Peart On Record
Through a series of classic records featuring brilliant, cerebral, and yes, busy drumming, Neil Peart ascended to the throne, inarguably becoming the most popular drummer on the planet. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Neil Peart: The Evolution of a Live Rig
Here we discuss the major evolutionary changes Neil's kit went through by focusing on the setups he sported during the first three, classic Rush live albums plus the unique approach he took during their R40 tour. TO READ THE FULL…
Neil Peart on “Malignant Narcissism”
“The opening drum pattern of ‘Malignant Narcissism’ came about in some interesting ways,” said Peart during a 2009 video lesson for Drumchannel.com. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Neil Peart, Writer
Like his meticulously constructed drum parts, Peart’s books are the work of an artist paying close attention to detail while he composes something to make you think and also feel. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
A Life Changed Forever
Modern Drummer readers immediately shared their heartfelt feelings with us when they heard about the passing of drumming icon Neil Peart. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Neil Peart: The Deep Cuts
Neil Peart has left behind a gigantic body of work that ensures his legacy will live on in perpetuity. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Remembering Neil
Some of the worlds greatest drummers and industry members share their memories of what Neil Peart has meant to them. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
In His Image
Role models are a tricky thing. If we’re to make our way through life successfully, it’s immensely helpful to identify people who have figured it all out. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
April-May, 1980 — Neil Peart
I think of myself still as a student. I’m still learning. We’re all just beginners. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rhythm! Discovery Center Ten-Year Anniversary
The Rhythm! Discovery Center, a gem of the drum and percussion world.
