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- A never before heard interview with Neil Peart of Rush from 1990.
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I interviewed Neil Peart several times over the years and thoroughly enjoyed every conversation. In addition to being a great drummer, he’s a smart, thoughtful, articulate gentleman whose worldview extends well beyond rock ‘n’ roll.
This interview, recorded in 1990, was the first of our talks. Nearly 30 years later, I’m still amazed by his interest in visiting art museums and bicycling around the United States, his desire to become a prose writer, and his simple explanation for why Rush had been able to stay together for so long. (“We’ve retained not only respect but also affection for each other over the years.”) When we talked, Rush was touring behind Presto, its 13th studio album, so there’s also a lot of conversation about songs on that album.
A bit of context:
-Early on, we talk about-but don’t name-Rush’s first drummer. He was John Howard Rutsey, who left the group in 1974. He died in 2008.
-We also discuss the Meech Lake Accord, which would have recognized Quebec as a ''distinct society'' in the body of the Canadian constitution. The accord ultimately failed.
For more about Rush, visit rush.com/band/, where the group’s credentials are laid out nicely: “More than 40 million records sold worldwide. Countless sold-out tours. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Officers of the Order of Canada. And that's all very nice. But for these three guys, it's all about the music, their friendship, and the fans.”
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A man that never stopped being a student. Neil was so articulate in his lyrics as he is here in this interview. The reason...He loved to read and learn. When you stop doing that it's game over. The ironic part is that a man that could play a 3 hour concert with the intensity of a freight train and hardly sweat, only to die from Glioblastoma, Brain cancer perplexes and saddens me. The world is a lesser place now without the Professor to show us compassion, understanding and insight to the human condition. RIP Neil, you were one of a kind!
I still cry when I play "The Garden". To me, no other song sums up the bands 40 plus years of incredible work, dedication and emotions. I met Rush in 2002, albeit with the absent Neil (dang), however it's still one of the THE BEST days in my life. I could blab forever but wait.. I need to play The Garden now. Miss you Neil!!!
@@dzaino1986 Pure love and respect!
What an intelligent, articulate, and grounded person he was. You talk about someone having their “shit” together? What a great loss. I think it will take quite a while for his passing to really sink in for many of us. I don’t think he really knew how much he was appreciated.
I wonder how much he knew of his influence on people - not just drummers. The man was such a modern philosopher, and I agree, the loss will take time to pass - if it ever really does.
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All true but a year after your comment I find just listening to this helps. I guess as fans we are left a great legacy of his musical achievement.
@@johnh5367 he inspired me to make the most impactful decision of my life and move to a different country
I never met him, he never met me, but I somehow feel like I've lost an important part of my life. Yes, tons of music to cover all parts of grief. Mr. Peart I sincerely hope you meet up with daughter& wife. You will be sorely missed.
George Sabol I feel the same way. It’s a true loss. RIP Mr Peart.
@@matthewmp111 ,Thank you, Typing on a phone is very trying to say the least. I, of course, meant his first family. I know he remarried, but that past has the propensity to rent space [ for free] in your mind. The fact that he was able to make a comeback shows us all never throw in the towel. I saw the start of the Vapor Trails tour. Hartford Ct. June 2002. An amazing & powerful show. The energy, talent& hijinks between the 3 was prevalent. I don't put much stock in entertainers, but RUSH as a whole were magnanimous, never smug. That's why, in my opinion one of the more appealing traits that covered such a broad encompassing audience. Again thanks for the comment. I reiterate, he will be sorely missed.
"I never met him, he never met me, but I somehow feel like I've lost an important part of my life. "
ya this rings true for me too.... ive been into RUSH since Moving Pictures came to be.... it's been a long, intricate, fantastic ride with the Rush boys .... i never thought it would end so soon... and definitely not in such a cruel way for the Professor 😔
Over the past year or so, I've listened to 4 or 5 Neil Peart interviews. Each of them is different, but all of them are the same in that they present Neil as a human being who is affectionate yet reserved, an intelligent and well-cultured man who still admits he has much to learn.
I am grateful for the opportunity that these in-depth interviews provide in getting past the rock star and digging into his personal life in a sense.
Neil inspired me in so many ways, and will continue to inspire me even in death.
My thoughts and prayers are with Alex, Geddy, and Neil's wife and daughter. Be at peace...
Well said! BTW we have two more interviews coming from Neil.
a real Tom Sawyer
He wrote several books too, mostly travel related but a great insight to a brilliant mind.
Can't bring myself to read Ghost Rider yet because it was after he came home from Walkabout...
@@TheTapesArchive please post them soon! i really enjoyed these 42+ minutes, well done. :)
You can just hear his intelligence in how he analyzes the world...
I just can’t believe how inadequate I feel after listening to him. He has (had) an INSATIABLE thirst for life. OMFG.....RIP NEP. THANKS FOR THE SONGS AND MEMORIES.
You really should pick up one of his books, you won't be disappointed i assure you. And will likely buy more of his books. I have 5 so far. I was crushed when I heard he passed.
@@chriskangeter8993 yup, have most of them. Love Roadshow. Such an awful year for losing NEP and CoVID.
This is a treasure. I am painfully with all the rush fans and beyond hurt losing my Mentor....30 years looking back playing it was he, Neil my hero that kept me challenging most " normal " percussionists. RIP my massive , profound gentleman Neil. We all mourn your absence.
I was just about to go to sleep and I thought I'd check out a few seconds to see if I was interested in putting this into my backlog for a later date. Couldn't turn it off. ThX
Neil was incredibly engaging. BTW We have two more of his interviews coming out this year.
@@TheTapesArchive thank you, from "torronna", ontario, canada.
Such a learned, intellectual man. The world got much darker when Neil left us.
but your post caused light so
And has only got darker.
So many people are mourning right now. Most of us are isolated, but I think collectively we all feel each other. One of the biggest things I will miss about Neil is just how articulate he was. His drumming and his choice of words we're both framed same way
11:56 “became the roll” typo should read “role” but leave it...why this is Neil Peart master of the drum roll!
My heart broke when he mentions his daughter Selena “she’s 12” little did he know he would be saying a painful goodbye in 7 years....I hope they are together now.
@@kevincady5613 Kevin, there were other typos as well. But really WHO GIVES A SHIT? The audio was quite good, so unless you are deaf and need the captioning, I don't really get your negativity.
@@kevincady5613 we do our best. We are not being paid anything to do this.
R.I.P. The Professor Neil. Thank You. From Brazil - M.S.C.
You guys and gals gave Rush what was likely the most intense audience feedback and energy they ever had. I've seen the film of Rush in Rio. You people are crazy - in all the best ways.
@@logandarklighter THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE. I HAD THE HONOR AND SUPREME HAPPINESS TO WATCH THE RUSH SHOW IN 2002 HERE IN BRAZIL. THIS WONDERFUL PRESENTATION WAS A WANTED DREAM FROM MY 14 YEARS OLD. TODAY I FEEL SAD WITH NEIL'S PASS, BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LIVING THAT MEMORABLE NIGHT. - M.S.C.
Congrats, this is such a great interview with Neil. Thanks for sharing.
This is a treasure! I could listen to Neil all day
I’ve said the same thing....Neil was consummately interesting and inspiring.
Neil Peart has passed away. A great drummer a great person and a great ambassador for Canada. As far as I know he passed away in California on January 7th in California.
Never be forgotten buddy
When ever I need to humble myself all I have to do is listen to one of Neil’s interviews. What a friggin genius. RIP
That was wonderful. What a major sweetheart - with a big brain - Neil was!!
RIP The Professor Neil Peart
He was so interesting a And well read and thoughtful . 31 years on and im hanging on every word
I miss Neil. his voice is so comforting. What an inspiration he was. He still continues to inspire me.
Sad days since last friday. Still hard to believe.
I went in two concerts of Rush here in São Paulo - Brazil. In 2002 (the biggest audience they ever had) and 2010. A dream came true! Amazing concerts!
Neil Peart was a machine drummer and cool guy.
Rest in Peace "Professor ".
RIP Neal , thank you for everything 🤘🏻😔❤️ Presto is a fav. Power windows, moving pictures are my absolute favs
Thought I'd listen to the first 5 minutes or so... 22 minutes into it and still enjoying it. Not a huge Rush fan, but I regret not seeing them in concert.
Thanks for checking it out.
AccurateCrabLegs bedsides s live performance it’s not too late to get into them. Their music is timeless
I came across this tonight and thought, “Lord this sounds like Marc Allan” and then heard the laugh. What a soothing interview from one who never would have had a music career without Rush - this was a comfort to listen to on all ends - you and Neil. Neil must have really liked you and that’s no surprise.
Hey Jim! Not sure if you remember me but this is Alan Berry. You sang at my wedding and I helped you distribute your CD back in the day. I hope all is well with you.
@@marcallan9930 great questions
I was blessed to see Rush twice in my life.The Fly By Night and 2112 tours in 75 and 77......RIP N.E.P.
Easily one of the best interviews I've ever heard with Neil. Thanks for sharing
Awesome interview. Aside from a great drummer,.what an erudite and intelligent man. Appreciate he was not at all vitriolic concerning the U.S. when politics briefly came up. An interesting man for sure. He will be missed. Thank you for this interview.
Best Peart interview I've ever heard aside from some '70's ones( I was a small child then. On CZcams). And one I heard from the 'Test For Echo' era on radio back when I was 12.
shawn hapney Yeah, very interesting and different kind of interview.
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@@marcallan9930 I used to own, lost track of a mint condition copy of the September 1980 Modern Drummer Peart interview. Neil on the front cover on his black Slingerlands and the percussion rigs. I've owned a few others since? But THAT one is heralded as the best one. I paid $25 for it in 1997. It was a great interview. Cool old pics. So top 3. Two on radio and one really detailed read one.
@@marcallan9930 Historical Document. That was 80. His first 6 years in the band. They worked soo hard and did Soo much in that time period alone ya know?!
@@marcallan9930 Most excellent sir. I will listen on.
It made me sad to hear the discussion about his daughter.
Very sad indeed.
16:32 for those who wanted to go there.
Me too I knowing in 7 years time it would be ......
Wonderful interview. He never surprises me with how humble he was.
🎼”All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by the stars.
All of us do time in the gutter, dreamers turn to look at the cars.
Turn around and turn around and turn around”. 🎶
I love the fact that he mentions Roger Waters!
What a fabulous interview. Well done to the interviewer. Neil is a good subject because he was so erudite on so many subjects. Great conversation came out of this. And with 20/20 hindsight, knowing about his daughter’s fate made that part of the interview sad. Man. Thanks for posting this.
Awwwww Neil....
Its June now and I still miss you.
This interview chokes me up. Cant wait to hear some more.
Presto was my first show.
"Suddenly you were gone , from all the lives you left your mark upon."- GUP Afterimage
Thank you for posting this great interview.
Ladies and gentlemen the professor of the drum kit, Mr. Neil Peart 🥁 🥁 🥁
Incredible interview. You could tell Neil enjoyed the conversation too!
Thanks for the video. RIP Neil
So brilliant of a man I have a lot to learn.
Neil was such an articulate speaker and thinker, a sad loss to the world and his family of course.
This was such a great interview. as was the second one. I find it interesting how Neil would open up and talk so freely in these types of interviews where the interviewer really gets Neil and Rush and asks questions that Neil is so happy to answer. I know how Neil hated the total fan boy kind of stuff, and I personally never felt comfortable with the "Neil is the BEST drummer ever" comments, but by the same token, Neil has an undeniable body of work that was in so many ways ground breaking and innovative and just great drumming compositions. To add to that his skill of lyric writing and the fact that he had a loving and respectful relationship with two other outstanding musicians in Rush over a forty year period is unique and special. Such a great loss, but he lives on in his music, lyrics, writings and interviews like these.
Well said!!
@@marcallan9930 That was a truly great interview Marc. A great way for the rest of us to get to know Neil, where other wise we would not have the opportunity.
Such an interesting person he was. We miss you Professor P
I remember hearing on the radio in the early evening the day they made the announcement about Neil, I got home as quick as I could and went right to my computer and stayed their for the next 12 hours in a state of loss.
My favorite band ever. Thankfully, I saw them twice. RIP Neil the greatest drummer of all time. There will never be another even close.
Jesus, the end of this brought tears to my eyes...
Me too 🌝
Thank you.
This is the one I've been waiting for!!! Thankyou so much!! :)
Glad you like it...We have two more Peart interviews in the archive. One will be released next season.
This is a great example why we called him "The Professor ".
That was a great interview. Thank you for sharing it. I find that even though it is 30 years later, everything you guys talked about still resonates.
Thank you, Bud.
No, if Rutsey would have stayed, the band would NOT have taken off the way they did. It was Neil's lyrics, themes, and, let's be honest, drumming that inspired Geddy and Alex to "go there."
exactly. They became "Rush" for real when Neil joined.
Pretty much. And even worse: if I'm not mistaken, according to "Beyond The Lighted Stage" Rutsey's "ill health" was something really serious (diabetes, I think) which was a big factor in leaving him out. IF Rutsey had the same determination as Peart to become the best drummer he could, with the band still making success without Peart contribution like you said, they would probably be done in the 70s with 3 or 4 albums and just another drummer "gone too soon". And not basically the greatest rock band that ever existed, in my opinion.
Quite fascinating! Made my day. So glad I listened. Made a rough day smooth!!
this is incredible! thank you so much for posting this... I'd give you a hug if i could
Neil is that stranger that feels like a long awaited friend, RIP Neil
THAT GUY n BAND ARE SORELY MISSED. 😔. R.I.P NEIL PEART 😇. R.I.P RUSH 😇😇😇 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
We miss him too!
The “New Guy” is gone....... 😞
I know, eh? and just when he was starting to fit in with the other two. (kidding, of course).
Neil seems to be the rare exception of a person born with a remarkable intellect, yet does not abuse this gift by using it as a weapon against others. (Jerry Lewis comes to mind as the opposite example) Neil also seems to be a genuinely kind person, I've never heard him say anything negative about anyone or anything.
What a great find and lovely of you to transcribe the whole thing, too.
Nice of you to say. It's a costly expense since we have no advertisers, but good to hear some appreciate it.
there could be a lifetime study of Neil , I will keep learning from him
I was at that show in Hampton, Va.! In fact, it was the first rock concert I ever went to, and the first of 6 Rush concerts I experienced. All of them were the greatest musical moments of my life.
Great interview
I really really enjoyed this. Thanks!
Brilliant observation of people growing out of music. I hadn't even thought of that. His insight was amazing.
An absolute gem. Thank you.
Listening to Neil is a joy. Listening to the interviewer, however, well, suffice it to say the contrast is striking.
A fan since 1976.
RIP Neil.
Thank you thank you thank you
Nice content production, excellent interview, thanks!
Neil Peart - The Goat!!!
Terrific interview... wow.
So eloquent! A joy to listen to.
So sad that Neil Peart passed. RIP NEIL.
Wow, what a great interview. Neil seemed to enjoy this because the interviewer did a great job of breaking things up and talking about things Neil himself was interested in. That or he just being incredibly polite, which is also possible. I bought Hold Your Fire when it came out, but this was the album where I became a full fledged Rush nut and saw them at the Spectrum in Philly for the first time and I would end up them seeing them another 10x and never missing a tour. I couldn’t think of a better band to grow old with through life like what was discussed here in the interview. I’m going to miss Neil and them being a part of it for the rest of it.
Great Inteview! I guess this took place right after "Presto" came out. For some reason that album did not appeal to me as much as a lot of their previous work, but I did like "Roll The Bones!"
I've been a fan since 1976 so to hear this man speak, and reveal what a complex human being he was..truly inspiring.
Fantastic ty.
Excellent intelligent intellectual conversation.
Huge Fan since 1982. Farewell my King.
Neil absolutely a Man of class derived of humility 🙏
Neil Peart had such an incredible mind..mind blowing to listen to him
He will speak to me and influence me forever, unfortunately my heart is broken forever.
RIP Neil, you inspired many and will be missed by many more.
You are missed, Neil.
Oh, what I would give to be able to listen to NP explain his motivation for the lyrics of all their songs. It's so amazing to hear him describe the song's inspiration, as in War Paint and Middletown Dreams.
I have watched and listened to many interviews with Neil. Always so brilliant and intelligent . I'm so sad he's gone, there is one less star in the sky. I always loved his interviews but not as much as his drumming. Can't find emojis so many sad eyes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
☆R.I.P. Neil Peart☆ The Greatest Drummer In The Galaxy☆ 😥🥁❤🇨🇦
Thanks for putting this up; really don’t want to diss the interviewer as he’s trying his best, but one of his crutches is the list of questions that he wants to get in, stopping the amazing flow of insights that Neil generously offers; usually when an interviewee is that eloquent it is wiser to respond in the moment, which makes it a more rewarding experience for everyone.
I lost track of Rush at some point after Hemispheres; can anyone suggest essential albums after that?
Every one of them. They just kept getting better.
30 fucking years ago, unbelievable
nice interview, I was at the Presto show in Indianpolis on June 14, 1990. love that album, especially The Pass. where does 30 years go? thanks Marc.
I was there too. Thanks for the comment, Jay! -Alan
God speed friend.
Rest in Aloha Professor...
What a genius! Incredible musician!
Neil was such an eloquent speaker. This recording is a bit sped up. I found adjusting the speed to 95% brought Neil's pitch and cadence where it should be.
Good call. I could do a better job with mastering etc.
Better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world, than the pride that divides when a colourful rag is unfurled.
I still can't believe he's gone. : (
Every time I hear Neil talk, my IQ goes up. RIP sir...we miss you down here
Neil Peart what intelligence,an drummer smart guy.
It's hard to believe that Neil isn't with us. RIP Neil.
His brain go's so fast I'm Mr rewind
Who could possibly hit the thumb down on this video. Whomever it is must hate their own life!!!
Gracias Neil por tu talento te vamos a extrañar 🙏
RIP NEIL.
So missed. 2020 can suck it all day .
I miss him very much Neil.