First Time Hearing | Neil Peart's Drum Solo | Rush | 3 Generation Reaction

[@catmanpc9166]

Neil Peart. Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity. RIP Professor.

[@williamgrice4790]

Neil takes you on a history of drumming. From tribal, rock, marching band, military band, jazz, big band swing. He learned the tribal portion from a visit to Africa. The last big with swing and paying homage Buddy Rich and to those who came before him. Yes he hits every drum at least once. His solo's aren't just "hitting a drum" he is very in tune with making music. The xylophone portion he wrote a few decades ago, called "Pieces of Eight" (yes pirate reference). Keep em coming. Great reaction.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Yes, originally, Neil was given the moniker "Professor" because of his smarts, his lyric writing, and his voracious book-reading. He was a BIG thinker, and his lyrics demonstrate that!

[@HansMcGruber]

The Professor nickname came about because Neil Peart was, in addition to being one of the best drummers to ever do it, a very intelligent self educated man, very smart, and his lyric writing reflected that. Rush was known as "the thinking man's band", largely, because of him. RIP Professor.

[@stephenwitty8340]

There was also the contributing factor that he was a voracious reader and whenever there was free time, he would inevitably be seen reading a book.

[@HansMcGruber]

@@stephenwitty8340 Yes, that's how he became self educated, he was very well read

[@gvbezoff]

It is also the case the the young Neil Peart looked very much like the Professor from Gilligan's Island. You know, the guy who could make a shortwave radio out of coconuts but could not patch a hole in a ship.

[@robertboston7872]

Bang on brother !

[@robertboston7872]

​@@gvbezoff I think people assumed that when his hair was short there a assembelence to that but his nickname came about late seventies because his drumming prowess and lyrical writing why he got that name .

[@stephenchamberlain8626]

Neil Peart is without a doubt, the best drummer that ever walked this earth.

[@jackmehoff8393]

I can't decide if I like Neil Peart or Keith Moon best, but both are my favorites. Neil was a fan of Keith also.

[@danabuch324]

Carl Palmer says, hold my beer.

[@donovanz1049]

@@danabuch324yeah ok

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Spot on accurate.

[@csphoenix9]

@@danabuch324 Cozy Powell says hang on

[@bobciampaglia9432]

Back in the day during the drum solo, you get a beer, go to the restroom, etc. When Neil solos, you stay put and you enjoy

[@richfabian6534]

I had the Awesome Pleasure of meeting two of my Favorite Drummers, Buddy Rich and Neal Peart. Neal at the end of the drum solo pays homage to Buddy, if you get the chance check out Neal playing with Buddy's band as a Tribute to Buddy Rich, the video is Awesome

[@billc.5861]

Many moons ago when I was a young drummer around age 16 a friend told me about a band called RUSH I went down to Watts Music in Novato Ca. and purchased some album called 2112 Then proceeded to drop the needle on a very long song by the same name. Holy moly, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing from the drummer ,I was hooked

[@dougel4709]

...and now we need to get the girls to listen to "2112"!

[@robertboston7872]

@@billc.5861 my older brother brought this home when it was released after we listened to it I said to my brother this drummer must be a octupos .

[@Augfordpdoggie]

Neil Peart was my uncle, and I miss him everyday

[@Mt.MoreRUSH]

So sorry for your loss but take comfort in knowing that literally MILLIONS & MILLIONS of your Uncles fans feel the void of his passing as well but his body of work will live on 4ever & a day...

[@BryanNelson-o1c]

I went tosee n them to watch niel drum I couldn't see him because of his drum kits he would pop his head up once in a while but would keep playing he was the best drummer in the world

[@paulrt3]

A lot of this drum solo came from one of Neil's favorite drummers, Buddy Rich and the "Impossible Drum Solo." Both Neil and Buddy are two of the best drummers!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hello Ladies! Neil was one of the greatest! R.I.P. Professor. 🥁🥁🥁🕊🕊🕊

[@steveray7770]

Neil Peart is and was the greatest that ever was

[@UncleD153]

Neil was one of the greatest drummers of all time. He left us way too early. RIP Neil

[@MDSlatanica]

The master of his craft... The Professor.

[@thomasp4579]

I was at this concert in Frankfurt and it blewed my mind that time. This is a "next level" drumsolo ! RIP Professor.

[@dougel4709]

You nailed it Kathy! Neil was indeed a true percussionist. 🥁🎓

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

your mama is right they call him the professor because you just saw his drum solo video because he's great and also a great songwriter r.i.p.(professor) !

[@garylagstrom3864]

My favorite Neil Peart solo is in the middle of YYZED on Exit Stage Left!

[@dongpedroyi]

It's more organic and purely acoustic

[@joegeegan754]

Every sound you just heard was played by Neil. With the exception of the snare drum, all the solid white drums are digital and can be programmed to play anything from a telephone to a train horn to horns, So he was playing the drums and the horns at the same time. Absolutely genius!

[@donhadfield2835]

Neil got the nickname as a joke from Alex & Geddy as Neil's intelligence and big words reminded them of The Professor in Gilligan's Island.

[@effychase62]

I first saw RUSH in January 1979 at the Spectrum in Philly. BLONDIE opened for them that night.

[@joeschmoe118]

My first show was the power windows tour at the Rectum too.

[@donjackson5522]

I love how Donna's face lit up when she saw the size of Neil's kit.

[@sicotshit7068]

Yet Bonham’s kit was a quarter that size, & was the greatest drummer ever. Only a couple lessons as a kid, & likely the only time he read music. While playing in bands he didn’t read music, played by instinct alone. With Led Zeppelin & their different genres, & how Led Zeppelin improvised live concerts., Bonham drove the beat every time.

[@csphoenix9]

Glad I got to see him before he passed away, a very talented man.

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Great to see you all again. Watching Neil is always a treat for me. He is so greatly missed by the whole Rush community, it's not funny. I'm glad you awesome ladies liked it. He was and still is an inspiration for modern Drummers everywhere. Thankyou again Kathy, Lulu, Donna.

[@Gypsynik]

This solo will make you understand why he is the Professor. He is also known as your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. His personality was also that of the character from Gilligan's Island.

[@mstorrboy]

Neil, Buddy and Duke are just going to town right now.

[@ProudPatriot306]

🇨🇦RIP Neil❤

[@tommyjones5793]

Momma doesn't have a filter,love her

[@sumonjamal1653]

In the 60's, John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Ginger Baker (Cream), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience), Keith Moon (The Who), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge) ... were the rock drummers that changed the art of drumming forever. In the 70's, Neil Peart of Rush took their influences and set a new standard of drumming w/ his innovation and creativity... and he still gave props to drummers of the 70's like Bill Bruford (Yes/ King Crimson), Phil Collins (Genesis) and (later) Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Alan White (Yes)... Neil Peart even studied jazz and electronic beats, as well as African rhythms and world music to bring to Rush's music. I believe Neil Peart earned the nickname 'The Professor' in Rush because he apparently resembled actor Russell Johnson, who played the role of 'The Professor' in the TV series "Gilligan's island"... and probably because he was so brainy. The members of Rush were intrigued by how many books he read on tour... and how knowledgeable and opinionated he was. It was no secret that Rush were a trio of geeks who shared a weird sense of humor together... Most rock bands would party after shows and hook up w/ women... but Neil, Geddy and Alex would just go to their hotel rooms and watch TV.

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

RIP Professor Neil...deeply missed. So grateful to have seen them live in 1997, Test For Echoes, Laser Light Tour...and witness Neil playing let a lone doing a drum solo. Thanks..There is no words to describe the amount of talent in him.

[@GhostRider-yu8ym]

First time I saw them was in December of 76. They opened for Foghat and Montrose. I was a teenager and was hooked. Neil was not only the drummer, but the lyricist for the band.

[@RusselRezaie]

That was terrific and awsome. Thank you for the reaction.

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Reviresco2]

Neil Peart, nimble of mind and body.

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

Ladies, you just witnessed exquisite artistry.

[@RonnieMcNairney]

Hi Folks 👋 What a magnificent performance Absolutely Brilliant 👏 Love Your reactions. Keep Rocking 👍 Ronnie SCOTLAND 😊

[@glenngunnis6642]

Greatly missed! RIP Neil🤘🎸

[@Spacefred54]

The Spirit Of Radio from rush ....

[@kdm71291]

He was also their main lyricist. That last part was his tribute to the big band jazz drummers of the past, including his favorite drummer, Buddy Rich!

[@chazblitz]

I first saw Rush when they opened for Kiss in 1976. I soon became a Rush super fan. And never gave Kiss a second thought, lol.

[@garytom1935]

RIP Neil, good drummer 👏

[@gilllawson2214]

Got to see RUSH and STYX in concert. Great show and great memories

[@jasonspaulding3949]

What a great drum solo

[@davenewman1970]

The professor. RIP Neal. Missed. Never forgotten

[@oldmanghost219]

Neil Peart's Drum Solo....Last poll I saw Neil was listed at #3 all time great. In the early days Neil would get off the band bus and ride his bike as much as a 100 miles into town. In later years he had motorcycle. Although he would talk to people on the bike rides he was actually kind of shy and did not come out from behind his drums until the last show. They were always touring. RIP

[@artsilva]

He was always a student of the drums. He would travel the world to learn from different influences and incorporate what he learned into his own skills. This performance is somewhat a history lesson of different drumming styles and rhythms. In essence he was being a drum professor in this solo giving us a lesson.... Never heard the Gilligan's Island reference and I have been a fan since the 70s. He is known as The Professor because he influenced every drummer after him. There is a saying that Neil is your favorite drummer's Favorite Drummer, That is how legendary he is.

[@michaelshiflett4835]

No drummer is the greatest of all time, there’s an elite of great drummers and Neil is one of them.

[@ManuelGuajardo-zd7hx]

Great drummer great band ladies what more can be said . Wintersun Alex ❄️❤️❤️❤️

[@gregsummerlot3745]

This is the one reaction video I’ve watched that I get distracted from watching the reactors and watch the video instead. He is so amazing.

[@moonwoman]

Ladies, I believe this is your 4th reaction to Rush. There's a huge catalogue of their music and it's all amazing, especially live, they are the greatest live band I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of them! You loved this performance, and you'll love so many more of them. You should check out the songs, "Marathon live in Cleveland 2011", "Time Stand Still live in Cleveland 2011" and "Leave That Thing Alone live in Cleveland 2011". You will enjoy these guaranteed. Neil was called the Professor because Geddy & Alex joked he had the same demeanor as the professor on Gilligan's Island, these guys had a great sense of humour that carried them through a 40+ years career.

[@steby123]

When the drummer is excellent enough to do a solo in concert with the band, well, you know !!!!!!

[@Wishes890]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! And I can't believe you guys haven't reacted to Phil Collins In the Air Tonight live

[@SoloArt8250]

And, if you didn’t know he wrote most if not all the lyrics to Rush’s music, facts! 😊

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

the professor at work in his lab !

[@wowia]

🥰 just , short🤩 Love you all 😍 Love from me and my niece from Finland 😍💖💝

[@brianreaume7060]

Brian R here from Michigan. He is known as the professor because of his immense skills as a drummer and percussionist. Many drummers have been influenced by his talent. Plus he wrote over 90% of the band's lyrics as well.

[@samfulford1964]

Amazing. Correct Saw them a couple of times and still amazed

[@rudymorganti7155]

Rock in peace Professor. Great video and reaction ❤from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@duaneelkins9721]

I believe that he's called the professor because of his drum skills. Others say that he supposedly looks like the professor from Gilligan's Island ❤

[@johnladd8421]

neil’s the professor because he’s always teachin. and just as impressive as his “percussion “ is his lyrics

[@mookyyzed2216]

He was nicknamed "the professor" because of how much of a reader he was. Between gigs that's pretty much all he did. And his bandmates picked up on that. It's what fueled his lyrics and what gave us all these great songs.

[@jackteppo9633]

Great reaction 😊. Neil also wrote most of the lyrics

[@jackteppo9633]

Neil studied drumming with many famous drummers to expand his horizon on styles. Including jazz.

[@jasong6967]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍🏻 Rush is the best band of all time.

[@Novapopone]

great drummer!! Save my request for the fri or sat party time !:). Kathy grinning ear to ear... Lulu lost in a whirlwhind of hair... and Donna loving their britches! A lesson to all moms and daughters ). cant wait.....

[@joegrimes8841]

The professor on the drum kit!

[@davidst67]

Knowing that you love The Warning, Pau has stated that he has been an influence to her drumming knowledge

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, ladies!

[@KathyLuluandDonna]

Thank you!! 😁

[@VinceEmbry]

This isnt just a drum solo. This is actually a written song/piece. It's called "Der Trommler" (the drummer). I have the sheet music for it, and after drumming for 55 years (I'm 62), I cannot play it. 1-I don't have near enough drums...2- I don't have near enough skill. Thank you for the reaction.

[@HearGear]

Neil Peart is considered to be one of the best drummers in its genre, he passed away some years back and Rush is no more but Rush was active from 1973 until.. well, around 2014-15 something like that, Neil died from brain cancer in 2020 I think it was. They had some really big hits in the 70´s and 80´s. Great band, thanks for the video :D

[@NatureLover-cc2hf]

Neil was not from this planet, unreal talent

[@deanfranklin4054]

Never heard the Gilligan's island reference, Neil was a very intelligent man and also wrote most of the bands lyrics. With both book and drum knowledge, he became the professor. Watch the opening song for this concert Overture, will tell you the other members nick names.

[@steveray7770]

On one tv interview in 2007, he told an audience in Toronto, he said he knew of the professor on Gilligan's Island but it was not a show that he followed much, and he respected the accomplishment of the show itself. I am not sure "The Professor" nickname came out of that show, I'd think it would have to have been from other source. Cheers!

[@n5iln]

Neil Peart (rhymes with "ear") was one of the best percussionists ever to sit behind a kit. His solos were separate musical compositions. He also wrote most of the lyrics for Rush starting with their second album; he was not the original drummer for Rush, but joined after the first album because original drummer John Rutsey had medical issues that prevented him from continuing with the band. Fun fact: Peart was an avid motorcyclist, but he was hesitant to obtain his motorcycle license because he wasn't sure if he was coordinated enough! He wrote about it in his book "Ghost Rider: Adventures On the Healing Road". RIP Professor.

[@robertmaza4272]

Wish he was still around! Died of brain cancer and will be forever missed!!!!!!!!

[@PainInTheS]

Yeah this man was something else! Saw Rush 2 or 3 times, absolutely great! And he also wrote Rush' lyrics. Rush never were in scandals or whatever. A band of friends and decent people.....and 3 ridiculously good musicians. Usually people go pee or get a drink when a drum solo comes....not with Neal Peart!

[@pensnut08]

You may want to check him out in Buddy Rich Memorial Concert (Cotton Tail).

[@will-x9c]

Neil Peart had a part in a school play where he was supposed to throw an apple in the air and catch it. But he dropped the apple. He failed. So he became a drummer instead. After almost starring on Gilligans Island. They gave the Professor part to that guy whose name no one remembers - Russell something? - as Neil went on to fame and fortune. Bob Denver played Gilligan. He had an earlier role on the Dobie Gillis show as Dobie's Beatnik friend Maynard G. Krebs. Maynard was allergic to work so if anyone said "work" he would go into a seizure. I'm sure "someone" on your esteemed panel remembers that show

[@tonycampbell4982]

Back then on album liner notes it would state drums & percussion as most performed in the band on the album same person at least in rock and pop music.

[@Simon-RucknRideAUD]

Professor came from being self educated, writing all the words to the song and publishing several books, he is considered a fairly decent writer as well.

[@mudshark5393]

The trick with throwing things in the air.... keep a backup handy, just in case you drop the one you are supposed to catch 🤪

[@EricSmaug]

CAN THIS MEISTRO ROCK!!!!!!? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@scottmatzeder9162]

IMO, there are 4 Next Level Drummers, Neil, John Bohnam (Zeppelin) Solo: Moby Dick, Danny Carey (Tool) poly rhytmn Master : Checkout "Pnuema" Live & Buddy Rich, the Original Drum Master (He actually had a Heart Attack while doing one of his Solo`s & He finished anyway). All of these super elites have videos on youtube for your viewing...The Swing Portion of this Solo is dedicated to Buddy Rich, Neil`s favorite Drummer!

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Google Carl Palmer ✌🏼❤️

[@scottmatzeder9162]

@@thomassanchez-oo6sb For me, He is an honorable mention, along with Vinnie Paul, Keith Moon & Alex Van Halen .......

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

@@scottmatzeder9162 did you know that he is on tour now and he is 74 and still playing?

[@Agg1E91]

Now THAT is a Texas belt buckle! 👍

[@compnnburns8831]

Neil Pee was nicknamed The Professor because he had a brain the size of a planet! Just listen to any interviews he gave over the years. This guy was an intellectual.

[@brendanward2257]

Alex and Geddy have been quoted saying they called him the professor because he looked like the character from Gilligans Islandp🎉

[@ten4thebguy]

RIP Professor!

[@StuartistStudio1964]

Check out Buddy Rich for real, and for laughs, check out Rowan Atkinson miming a drum solo. The Rowan Atkinson bit will leave you in stitches! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rboynton797]

Try Tommy Lee roller coaster drum solo!!

[@nevermore5168]

You mean the one that breaks down mid drum solo?😮

[@Gary-zq9dr]

Check out Rush's YYZ Live in Rio and Working Man Live in Cleveland

[@Scooter30FTW]

As far as other Rush songs to react to, I say you should check out Xanadu, or Red Barchetta.

[@joesinnott2461]

The Professor nickname came from the fact that Neil had achieved a PHD in Philosophy. This is the reason they called him the Professor on the Drum Kit

[@David-su4is]

When he was younger Neil resembled the professer from Gillian's Island tall slender shy awkward, this and because he had attended the Peninsula College of Music in British Columbia Canada, wear-as (I believe) Alex and Geddy had dropped out of high school to play music earned him the name professer.

[@tonycampbell4982]

It's 2 drum kits together a full electronic and a full acoustic kit

[@ronaldnelson6692]

You should check out either Godsmack's "Batalla De Los Tambores" or Eric Carr drum solo with War Machine by KISS.

[@BattleHardenedGolfClashReplays]

In the mid 70's Alex & Neil started calling him "Professor" because they said he looked like the Professor on Gilligan's Island. Over time the name came to mean he was an expert Master of the drums & percussion, and also because he wrote almost all of Rush's lyrics. If you just listen to him in interviews you will hear how damn smart he was. So, in reverence, us Rush fans (me since 1978) call him "The Professor". Other drummers to refer to him as the " Professor". Stewart Copeland (The Police), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Danny Carey (Tool), and many, many more. RIP Professor Neil 🙏 1952-2020

[@Augfordpdoggie]

because he acted like the Professor

[@damonhines8187]

Forget 'Gilligan's Island'! 😅😂😊❤

[@csphoenix9]

NO ONE BETTER

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

The story is they always had nicknames for each other and Geddy thought Neil looked like the Professor from Gilligan's island, but on tour, Geddy introduced him as "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Professor on the Drum Kit" and it stuck and took on a new meaning.

[@Mike-j4l]

On one album he is dressed like the professor on Gilligan's Island. Spot on twin. 😂

[@randolphreazor7463]

He was the best! I'm asking also to check out Godsmack "Drum Battle!" Well, Lead singer Sully and Shannon play off one another in a drum duo!

[@switchfoot8702]

Seen Neil Peart twice with Rush in the 80's. One of the best ever, also John Bonham, from Led Zeppelin. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnfoster5295]

I always pronounced his name pert like you did, but his name is actually pronounced peer-t like peer with a t at the end.