#07 Neil Peart (Rush) 1990 interview | The Tapes Archive podcast

[@TheTapesArchive]

Check out our other interview with Neil Peart from 1991 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqu5inx3gM2Ujq8

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

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!

[@dzaino1986]

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!!!

[@paulcherry8742]

​@@dzaino1986 Pure love and respect!

[@georgesabol459]

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.

[@matthewmp111]

George Sabol I feel the same way. It’s a true loss. RIP Mr Peart.

[@georgesabol459]

@@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.

[@MM1717mm]

"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 😔

[@Musician_Robert]

I believe we all feel that way. It’s understandable.

[@Stoovey24]

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...

[@TheTapesArchive]

Well said! BTW we have two more interviews coming from Neil.

[@omartinoco9930]

a real Tom Sawyer

[@ThoughtCriminal918]

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...

[@HAKKY2112]

@@TheTapesArchive please post them soon! i really enjoyed these 42+ minutes, well done. :)

[@chasboland]

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.

[@chriskangeter8993]

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.

[@chasboland]

@@chriskangeter8993 yup, have most of them. Love Roadshow. Such an awful year for losing NEP and CoVID.

[@daevlejhon8511]

You can just hear his intelligence in how he analyzes the world...

[@edwardestes8038]

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.

[@drumsbymark]

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

[@kevincady5613]

11:56 “became the roll” typo should read “role” but leave it...why this is Neil Peart master of the drum roll!

[@kevincady5613]

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.

[@ruthylopez]

@@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.

[@TheTapesArchive]

@@kevincady5613 we do our best. We are not being paid anything to do this.

[@ghendar]

Easily one of the best interviews I've ever heard with Neil. Thanks for sharing

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

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

[@TheTapesArchive]

Neil was incredibly engaging. BTW We have two more of his interviews coming out this year.

[@ub2bn]

@@TheTapesArchive thank you, from "torronna", ontario, canada.

[@careym3901]

This is a treasure! I could listen to Neil all day

[@CapriciousBlackBox]

I’ve said the same thing....Neil was consummately interesting and inspiring.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

That was wonderful. What a major sweetheart - with a big brain - Neil was!!

[@robertclarkguitar]

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.

[@marcossilveiracamargo2814]

R.I.P. The Professor Neil. Thank You. From Brazil - M.S.C.

[@logandarklighter]

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.

[@marcossilveiracamargo2814]

@@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.

[@joeschmoe118]

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

[@MrBlessmann]

Congrats, this is such a great interview with Neil. Thanks for sharing.

[@jameyevans29]

Never be forgotten buddy

[@garye4145]

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.

[@stevesmith3990]

Neil was such an articulate speaker and thinker, a sad loss to the world and his family of course.

[@AccurateCrabLegs]

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.

[@TheTapesArchive]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@fgs2732]

AccurateCrabLegs bedsides s live performance it’s not too late to get into them. Their music is timeless

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

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 ".

[@lionheartroar3104]

Such a learned, intellectual man. The world got much darker when Neil left us.

[@daveytandtheplacetobe7561]

but your post caused light so

[@NintendoPsycho]

And has only got darker.

[@JayMil365]

RIP The Professor Neil Peart

[@agauvain1236]

I miss Neil. his voice is so comforting. What an inspiration he was. He still continues to inspire me.

[@musheopeaus4125]

He was so interesting a And well read and thoughtful . 31 years on and im hanging on every word

[@FundamentalsUK]

RIP Neal , thank you for everything 🤘🏻😔❤️ Presto is a fav. Power windows, moving pictures are my absolute favs

[@robadams1645]

It made me sad to hear the discussion about his daughter.

[@TheTapesArchive]

Very sad indeed.

[@rocklivecoversandraresonga8041]

16:32 for those who wanted to go there.

[@musheopeaus4125]

Me too I knowing in 7 years time it would be ......

[@ZooomaCW]

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.

[@noelghallager4672]

this is incredible! thank you so much for posting this... I'd give you a hug if i could

[@shawnhapney8784]

Best Peart interview I've ever heard aside from some '70's ones( I was a small child then. On KZbin). And one I heard from the 'Test For Echo' era on radio back when I was 12.

[@ghendar]

shawn hapney Yeah, very interesting and different kind of interview.

[@neilpeart317]

shawn hapney I

[@shawnhapney8784]

@@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.

[@shawnhapney8784]

@@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?!

[@shawnhapney8784]

@@marcallan9930 Most excellent sir. I will listen on.

[@Jennifer72ification]

Wonderful interview. He never surprises me with how humble he was.

[@TheGuitologist]

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.

[@zappatx]

Quite fascinating! Made my day. So glad I listened. Made a rough day smooth!!

[@patricktiglao]

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

[@RockinExperience]

This is a great example why we called him "The Professor ".

[@rayellinwood6682]

🎼”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!

[@edwardskol1812]

Incredible interview. You could tell Neil enjoyed the conversation too!

[@johnhassink6875]

Such an interesting person he was. We miss you Professor P

[@tacosandfrenchfries4561]

Thanks for the video. RIP Neil

[@spiratustreviso9885]

Thank you for posting this great interview.

[@rogercardenas111]

Ladies and gentlemen the professor of the drum kit, Mr. Neil Peart 🥁 🥁 🥁

[@tparker2095]

This is the one I've been waiting for!!! Thankyou so much!! :)

[@TheTapesArchive]

Glad you like it...We have two more Peart interviews in the archive. One will be released next season.

[@bumzigan]

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.

[@TheTapesArchive]

Well said!!

[@bumzigan]

@@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.

[@budmcnelson]

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.

[@marcallan4419]

Thank you, Bud.

[@stevenbarlow4172]

My favorite band ever. Thankfully, I saw them twice. RIP Neil the greatest drummer of all time. There will never be another even close.

[@roberteifler71]

So brilliant of a man I have a lot to learn.

[@KowankoMusic]

What a great find and lovely of you to transcribe the whole thing, too.

[@TheTapesArchive]

Nice of you to say. It's a costly expense since we have no advertisers, but good to hear some appreciate it.

[@brohoop]

Listening to Neil is a joy. Listening to the interviewer, however, well, suffice it to say the contrast is striking.

[@Bigirondoug]

Neil is that stranger that feels like a long awaited friend, RIP Neil

[@cstinedrum]

there could be a lifetime study of Neil , I will keep learning from him

[@orange70383]

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.

[@kirkpatticalma7911]

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."

[@darwinblinks]

exactly. They became "Rush" for real when Neil joined.

[@Daniel_Rodrigues_89]

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.

[@kirkm1970]

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.

[@jamesalfaro3155]

The “New Guy” is gone....... 😞

[@ub2bn]

I know, eh? and just when he was starting to fit in with the other two. (kidding, of course).

[@JayBuff19]

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.

[@TheTapesArchive]

I was there too. Thanks for the comment, Jay! -Alan

[@mdu2112]

Gracious answer from Neil about John Rutsey. ❤🇨🇦

[@adamwarlock5286]

Brilliant observation of people growing out of music. I hadn't even thought of that. His insight was amazing.

[@PPNStudio]

RIP Neil, you inspired many and will be missed by many more.

[@daevlejhon8511]

Jesus, the end of this brought tears to my eyes...

[@nilsandersson5069]

Me too 🌝

[@greengrass1072]

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.

[@flyingjeff1984]

Thank you.

[@Duece-xl2mc]

Neil Peart - The Goat!!!

[@rick3747]

A fan since 1976. RIP Neil.

[@sethcashman1011]

An absolute gem. Thank you.

[@slipshaft]

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.

[@roberteifler71]

Great interview

[@loud7070]

He will speak to me and influence me forever, unfortunately my heart is broken forever.

[@hawkwind8468]

Neil absolutely a Man of class derived of humility 🙏

[@AceFurley]

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.

[@snaredude56]

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.

[@TheTapesArchive]

Good call. I could do a better job with mastering etc.

[@OBGynKenobi]

Huge Fan since 1982. Farewell my King.

[@timsears951]

Neil Peart had such an incredible mind..mind blowing to listen to him

[@chriswright8464]

So sad that Neil Peart passed. RIP NEIL.

[@johnmiller4553]

THAT GUY n BAND ARE SORELY MISSED. 😔. R.I.P NEIL PEART 😇. R.I.P RUSH 😇😇😇 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@TheTapesArchive]

We miss him too!

[@Musician_Robert]

Because Neil, Geddy and Alex were so close, that’s the reason they had so much fun on stage.

[@eduardorajabally28]

So eloquent! A joy to listen to.

[@134590174]

☆R.I.P. Neil Peart☆ The Greatest Drummer In The Galaxy☆ 😥🥁❤🇨🇦

[@honeybozo]

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?

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Every one of them. They just kept getting better.

[@dusty3913]

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.

[@TheodorusRex]

Terrific interview... wow.

[@cstinedrum]

i think about what would come from him during the current events of our complex world

[@megadouche7030]

I really really enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@dibaz1]

Excellent intelligent intellectual conversation.

[@angelomoshopoulos4369]

It's hard to believe that Neil isn't with us. RIP Neil.

[@bigfootpegrande]

Nice content production, excellent interview, thanks!

[@ub2bn]

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. : (

[@ricardogonzalez6941]

Gracias Neil por tu talento te vamos a extrañar 🙏

[@cygnustsp]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@matthewmp111]

You are missed, Neil.

[@alexeakley3623]

What a genius! Incredible musician!

[@okolekahuna3862]

Rest in Aloha Professor...

[@TheBatmanjb]

Neil Peart what intelligence,an drummer smart guy.

[@WilliamSarokon]

Who could possibly hit the thumb down on this video. Whomever it is must hate their own life!!!

[@williamcox955]

So sad whenever I hear his voice. I still struggle with thinking of Neil in the past tense.

[@Jellybeantiger]

Fantastic ty.

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

12:00 regarding that comment, the first larger than life musician that sprang to mind was Angus Young, one of the biggest larger than life characters but you watch him in interviews and he's such a normal guy, I wonder how he straddles those opposites

[@branmcg9844]

His brain go's so fast I'm Mr rewind

[@cygnustsp]

30 fucking years ago, unbelievable

[@IntraLuxAmaha]

I miss him very much Neil.

[@RogerFusselman]

Sad that Neil is gone. Question: what will you do with your life based on his inspiration?

[@brianlarsen9952]

He inspired me to get back into exploring my local area and hiking and backpacking again.