Neil Peart News

Rush is a Band Blog: Updates and other random Rush stuff Friday Rush updates! "Envy of None"'s "Stygian Wavz" released, new Alex Lifeson interviews, Alex Lifeson and "Envy of None" featured on upcoming tribute to fellow Canadian rockers Triumph, "The Roots"...

Friday Rush updates! Envy of None's "Stygian Wavz" released, new Alex Lifeson interviews, Alex Lifeson featured on upcoming tribute to fellow Canadian rockers Triumph, The Roots play snippet of Rush's 2112 on Jimmy Fallon, and more www.rushisaband.com/blog/2025/03...

How did Grammy-winning producer Nick Rasculinecz end up performing at Rush's 2013 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame induction with #DaveGrohl and #TaylorHawkins of #FooFighters? Nick tells us the incredible story on this week's episode of Something For Nothing! Join us, #RushFamily! #rush

YouTube video by City of St. Catharines (Official Page) Render of Neil Peart Installation

See a rendering of what the Neil Peart Memorial will look like when it's finished: youtu.be/Ummljlig6Zs?...

Donate to the Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park: cityofstcatharines.akaraisin.com/ui/neilpeart...

This week on the @RushFanCast, we speak with David DeRocco, chair of the Neil Peart Memorial Task Force, on choosing sculptor Morgan MacDonald to create the art installation, the progress of the fundraising effort, and the lasting legacy of #NeilPeart and #Rush. Join us, #RushFamily!

I’ve always loved this segue.

YouTube video by StickHits RUSH - Neil Peart "Subdivisions" Drum-Cam 2004 - HD 60fps 2022 Remaster

Happy Thanksgiving! Check out this classic! #RushFamily #RushTheBand @vivien2112.bsky.social #RushRatPack youtu.be/FMWPOXGPARU?...

For those in Seattle, my band is playing a show on Saturday at the historic Blue Moon. I’ll be behind the drums.

Looking back, I can say now this was the most epic of all my Rush-related travels. It included: Toronto sights and sounds, Lakeside Park and Port Dalhousie, meeting Ed from @rushisaband.bsky.social, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, NY (and wings), and a lot more.

Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park.

In September 2007, my friend @selmer3.bsky.social and I traveled to see Rush in Toronto (x2) and Ottawa. I'd never been there. After the first Toronto show, we picked up Ray Wawrzyniak for the second two shows. Here's the blog (starting on the last day): andyoblog.andrewolson.com/search/label...

"High Water" lyrics by Neil Peart superimposed over a photo of Cape Disappointment area in Washington State.

Last year I visited the Cape Disappointment area in Washington state near the end of Summer. As I walked along the trail to the North Head lighthouse and looked south at the spectacular coastline, the lyrics to "High Water" came to mind. #RushFamily

YouTube video by ikmultimedia New Alex Lifeson Legacy TONEX Signature Collection

For you guitarists out there, check out the Alex Lifeson Legacy TONEX Signature Collection youtu.be/IyzUvSajoy8?... #AlexLifeson #RushFamily

Yes, I really enjoyed it. I didn’t realize he was also a drummer.

YouTube video by SABIAN Cymbals SABIAN Players' Choice - Drummers Discuss Cymbals while Dave Weckl Demos

I’ve always loved this video of Weckl testing cymbals, and Terry Bozzio and Peart being as impressed as I was! youtu.be/zBGwcqjfA_0?...

I flew from Seattle to Los Angeles to see the SS Professor tour: andrewolson.com/Neil_Peart/d...

Neil Peart with his DW R30 drum kit.

Neil Peart’s DW R30 drum kit. andrewolson.com/Neil_Peart/d...

Monday on the @RushFanCast, we've got a new episode for you! David DeRocco, Chair of the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force returns to give us an update on the Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, Ontario. Join us, #RushFamily!

Neil Peart’s Presto drum kit: andrewolson.com/Neil_Peart/d...

“Look in —
To the eye of the storm”—We were hit with a “bomb cyclone” in Seattle last night.

I can think of no better first post than this!

Trying out my first starter pack. go.bsky.app/UqhmCJo

Rush is a Band Blog: Neil Peart's Silver Surfers book now available Neil Peart's final book - a coffee table book highlighting his extensive "Silver Surfers" car collection - officially releases today ...

Neil Peart's final book - a coffee table book highlighting his extensive "Silver Surfers" car collection - officially releases today ...
ORDER HERE: amzn.to/3CuuhCY
www.rushisaband.com/blog/2024/11...

Welcome! I only got here last week, but liking it so far.

Why am I here? Because I'm here! Roll the Bones.
RIAB is now on Bluesky as well as X! Follow along for all the latest news on the Holy Trinity (aka Rush) www.rushisaband.com

This week on Something For Nothing, we welcome Greg Russell, close friend of Neil Peart and drummer of the Rush tribute band Natural Science. Greg tells us the story of how his friendship with Neil began, and his work on both Neil's website and the Time Machine drum kit! Join us, #RushFamily!

Excited to listen to this one!

I love how Mangini is playing the wood blocks on a keyboard. A nice cover version!

YouTube video by Mike Mangini® - Official YouTube Channel Mike Mangini's Xanadu Dream Theater Version

#RushFamily

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A photo of Neil Peart and his first teacher Don George, including a quote from Neil Peart about George's influence: "Don George gave me a strong enough direction toward what I needed to know that I could follow it through those decades. Most of all, he gave me the encouragement that I could be a drummer."

Another project of mine has been to try and document all of Neil Peart's drum influences in one place: bit.ly/nepinfluences #rushfamily #NeilPeart. Are any of these surprising to you?

The Drums of Neil Peart - A History Explore the history of Neil Peart's drum kits

One of my main goals on my Neil Peart website is to provide a detailed history of his drum kits: bit.ly/nepdrums. Let me know what you think. #rushfamily