My Favorite Neil Peart Moments

Just something I wanted to throw together seeing as we no longer have the greatest man behind the kit ever anymore. This isnt a definitive best of list just some of my personal favorite moments whether its funny, interesting, or just impressive. All clips used in this video in order:
Playing Rockband
• Rush playing Rock Band
Tom Sawyer Time Machine
• Rush - Tom Sawyer - Ti...
Tom Sawyer Live
• Rush - Tom Sawyer - Li...
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
• Jason Segel & Paul Rud...
Pre Gig Warm Up
• Rush - Pre Gig Warm Up
The Camera Eye Missing Tom
• NEIL PEART of RUSH pla...
The Real History of Rush
• Rush - "The Real Histo...
Working Man Time Machine
• "Working Man" by Rush ...
Hall of Fame Speech
• Rush acceptance speech...
Moving Pictures Track By Track
• Neil Peart on 'Moving ...
La Villa Straniato Live
• Rush - La Villa Strang...
YYZ Live
• Rush - YYZ Live With a...
Mystic Rhythms Live
• Rush - Mystic Rhythms ...
Frankfort Solo
• Neil Peart Drum Solo -...
Final Goodbye
• What Your Doing - Work...

[@gerardosaviola4622]

I can’t help it: every time I see him, I grieve. We lost such a great man, such a beautiful soul.

[@glendadixon8319]

I still cry as well. I'm trying to be so grateful for what was. We were so blessed to have them, they try were a gift from God.

[@titanforest2195]

instablaster...

[@j.s.connolly8579]

OHHH WOW! NO SHIT EH??? I became a Drummer/Percussionist 43 yrs. ago BECAUSE of Neil! He will ALWAYS and FOREVER BE my "MENTOR" and INSPIRATION!!! WE MISS YOU SOOO MUCH PROFESSOR!!! :(...

[@drewbocop]

He's one of the sole reasons I started drumming at 13 and still drum 21 years later.

[@klank67]

'One tiny point of light ... shaped like a maple leaf' ... that's why he received the Order of Canada!

[@glennvogt1194]

Still can't believe he's gone. Rip Neil Peart.

[@mcasteel2112]

Your not alone man.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

I know Glen his passing seems so surreal!

[@jgerdinggmail]

Yeah. Months later, and the world has gone berserk - haven't had the chance to really absorb this fact yet. With you man.

[@MicroSoftner]

I was like that wasn't their last tour, every band says that. Wow I really was shocked after rush being a part of my life since 1981..

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

White Ninja that’s because he was the earths metronome

[@vee985]

"Seven females at at a Rush concert, must be some kind of a world record" Ha Ha! Neil, good one!

[@mnoble2288]

Neil is back amongst his own again.Back to the Gods of music,we were only allowed to barrow his talents for too short of a time.Thank you Neil for sharing your gift with us!

[@christophersims7060]

Well said

[@dibber43]

"Suddenly you were gone. From all the lives you left your mark upon." ~~ Neil Peart ~~ A Farewell to a King✋👑

[@necromancer6558]

Two days after Neil I lost my brother suddenly, ''God what have you done''.... RIP Neil and Charlie!!!

[@dibber43]

@@necromancer6558 Neil died exactly 1 week before my Mom died. Lost her on January 14.😭

[@22ergie]

@@dibber43 Sorry for your loss Chris. Lost my Mom the same date as yours only in 2016.

[@dibber43]

@@22ergie My condolences for your loss😢

[@22ergie]

@@dibber43 miss her everyday, but we have the music and the memories...

[@vaultiplexc]

Thank you Neil Peart and thank you Rush for being my favorite band for 40 years.

[@lawrencescottjr1619]

Hear, hear. Amen

[@shellyfuller5849]

The BEST

[@christopherdavidson6717]

Good comment, my long awaited friend.

[@chadly4204]

3:53 this whole speech explains a lot about why peart wrote all the lyrics

[@hernansalto-dumbattemptracing]

The quiet guys are always the most funny and talented

[@maziu27]

not the ones in the us schools

[@menom7]

That goes without saying!!! And yup,ESPECIALLY in U.S. Schools!!! ;-)

[@kimmieess6171]

They are ALL smart and funny.

[@carewser]

Quiet guys? I guess you didn't know Neil was the main songwriter for the band

[@hernansalto-dumbattemptracing]

@@carewser Then shy guys

[@gsmith207]

Still don’t believe he’s not on earth anymore. One of the greatest humans that gave us music and love. Thank you

[@aaronflanagan2854]

For a guy I never met, I miss him greatly.

[@johnmoser2689]

I could listen to Neal talk for hours.... what a fantastic gift of speech and rich voice.... super smart guy what a tragic loss he will forever be missed

[@megaman567891]

I agree, he could make a podcast where he was summarizes his favorite books and I would listen to it

[@unired9926]

I think it was beautiful how, toward the end of his public appearances, he started doing more interviews and appearances and the end of the R40 tour and stuff. He wanted to go out with a lot of material to leave for us, his fans.

[@robertbarbarini6710]

Enjoyed every second of this tribute. Well done. As a lifelong fan, I already miss that I'll never get to see them play together again. As Geddy says, thank you for 40 awesome years. What more could we ask for? You've changed our lives, boys, and it's all for the better. The most well-oiled machine rock has ever known.

[@shellyfuller5849]

Never to be duplicated 💎💎

[@j.s.connolly8579]

@@shellyfuller5849 REALLY??? Please check out "THE RUSH TRIBUTE PROJECT" From Wisconsin! I JUST Saw them a couple of Fridays Ago and THE TRULY ARE INCREDIBLE and HOLD "THE SPIRIT OF RUSH" In their VERY Talented hands!!!

[@jonandrewleon]

I wrote a song as a tribute to Neil and did a lyric video for him. All of this is super moving. I am a huge fan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6ol4OPZc53ha8

[@chrissnineyearwildlifejour9525]

Amen brother!

[@winstonsmith9067]

They broke the mold when he was made....miss ya Neil...

[@shellyfuller5849]

Absolutely

[@jb573]

I was heartbroken learning of his passing and still am heartbroken. But this made me happy and brought a smile to my face thank you Neil, Geddy and Alex. So many memories you guys were the soundtrack of my growing up. I would walk the streets late at night with my Walkman and your music playing.

[@shellyfuller5849]

Right on

[@edsphone6952]

I wore out a subdivisions cassette on my Wman . Iplaypearldrums

[@scottbambam]

Me 2 drums the walkman the boombox stereo HiFi you name it. Live Many times since 1982.🥁🥁🥁🥁👑👑👑

[@crbudshuntington4739]

Speaking for anyone who has ever heard Neil play...I think it's fair to say... No words can describe how our lives were shaped and influenced by this one man , who by shear determination and undying dedication of percussion domination, Neil took us all on a percussive journey beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Thank you Neil and thank you Geddy and Alex for your ability to give us a voice of Hope and a way to drive beyond the guilded cage....aye'

[@luisloza7478]

Rush will live for ever in our hearts and minds. Neil Peart was the straw that stirred the drink, what a generational talent. He will be sorely missed...

[@shellyfuller5849]

Amen

[@bloodsugarsexmagik4594]

paul rudd and Jason Segel questioning Neil about his last name was Gold

[@paulocanecarlthedamnjohnson]

Every time I think of Neil my mind just goes back to when I was cleaning out storage in my dads house and found a drumstick with Neil’s signature on it in between a mattress and an empty cardboard box, absolutely no clue how it got there.

[@edsphone6952]

I got a pair from a Foreigner roadie in Buffalo. 👍👍🥁 Iplaypearldrums

[@glendadixon8319]

I'm so happy for you, and glad you have it

[@seanc8420]

There will never be anything like him ever!. God Bless him

[@craigwinter2341]

RIP, Neil Peart! I remember buying the "Fly by Night" 8-track in 1975! I was instantly blown away by this new, 22-year-old drummer! Neil was a true genius! To imagine the amount of grief he went through when he lost his daughter and wife within a year is heartbreaking! He hopped on his motorcycle and began his healing process. 58,000 miles later, he was ready to get behind his kit once again. Neil was a selfless gift to all of us for so long. Thank you God!

[@gregharrison5479]

How is it possible to not love this band? They love each other. Nothing else really matters. They did it for 40 years. No compromises. They did it their way. Like Freddy and Bonham, Neil cannot be replaced so we'll all just have to thank our own creator we got the chance to share time and space with him.

[@foghornleghorn8674]

Such a great story teller, if neil was a teacher, he would have everyones full atention, rip.

[@plippleplop]

Untrepid One ......absolutely one of the best teachers on earth.

[@luperodriguez7534]

I was able to see rush (them) just once back in 1980-81. With their Moving Pictures album in Houston. I will forever remember that concert.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

You chose well. I took my younger brother to see that tour in Oklahoma City

[@BAJARACER43X]

That tour was my first concert, Golden earring opened

[@SoCal780]

BAJARACER43X it was my very concert as well but Max Webster opened up for them when I saw them in March of 1981. Saw them 11 more times after that, twice up close! Phenomenal band and was my favorite band ever from 1978 to this very day.

[@TPaine1776]

I caught the 2nd half of that tour. Best one I ever saw, had a perfect view of Neil.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

My first time was in Edinburgh during the Moving Pictures tour 81. Always been my favourite Rush album since it came out, and also the best produced LP I’ve ever heard. LoveTerry Brown’s production on those studio albums.

[@cochese95]

Every once and while you find these videos of Neil Peart and they just remind us of how great he truly was as a musician, percussionist and an amazing human being. He is missed, but the art and memories he created will live on.

[@justjosh711]

I was on a computer at the library the day I learned he had passed. I saw the ‘Remembering Neil Peart…’ headline and couldn’t believe what I had just looked at. I felt my whole body just kinda sink. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever forget that day. Today I was talking to a lady I met at work. She’s our librarian at the facility, and we started talking about Rush. She said she cried for days after Neil had died. It must be so touching to imagine that you can have such an impact on people you’ve never met in your life. And that goes for Alex and Geddy too. It must be what greatness is. Neil, you will always be missed and loved.

[@yanuriroschev7270]

This is a great tribute to Neil, capturing some of those moments that made him so great. Thanks for posting. RIP Neil Peart

[@darthvicious9447]

Even after all this time I still get teary eyed knowing that such beautiful music and insightful poetry will never be written ever again but I am grateful to have been along for the ride..

[@ericneal1819]

Neil was one of the best musicians of all time. We missed him when he took his sabbatical and will now miss him forever.

[@douglaskelly6147]

He is so missed.😞 Thanks for the music, the lyrics and for such a gentle thoughtful soul we were blessed to be fans of❤

[@CptMunson15]

Seriously. Your video made me so happy. This is not only a Neil Peart tribute.... but the band he truly led. Thank you

[@rodroller6634]

One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. It’s fun watching three musical geniuses play music that you dearly love live.

[@garytackett8426]

God, he was as sharp as a razor mentally and physically.. We miss you, Neptune!

[@quantumbitz3473]

I didn't get a lump in my throat, my eyes are not watering. We have been blessed in this lifetime.

[@MrJampot64]

A truly remarkable drummer. He was a joy to watch and an inspiration to countless young drummers out there. Hope to see you in the afterlife my friend.

[@randyporter3491]

Excellent and moving tribute to the Master. Interesting to see the sides of Neil that were the most memorable to you and the rest of true followers of NP. Very complex man and likely the deepest, most philosophical and most intelligent percussionist to ever hold a stick. One can hardly minimize Neil, by remembering him as simply a great drummer. Thank you for sharing.

[@markleaman8313]

My God, I miss Neil, every time I watch one of his videos, I tear up......rest in peace Neil, you are sorely missed.

[@ou8428]

He died on my 28th birthday. It broke my heart. His music has carried me through so many important points in my life. Thank you Neil. Thank you for everything.

[@johnmoser2689]

Rush was one of my absolute favorites... just so happens that they were quite hilarious guys what a wonderful family

[@kevinrothe361]

It was so awesome how they embraced the "new guy".

[@donwandling1478]

Just brilliant. A great tribute to a great man. Long live the professor...

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Nobody plays like mr. Neil Peart . Thank you so much i miss you and your playing the kit.

[@JeffReams]

Neil has been gone for just over a year now and he is still sadly missed. Thanks for endless supply of amazing music and for the absolute killer live performances. -= RIP Professor =-

[@mikelliteras397]

Never thought I was a huge Rush fan, but I love and remember almost every song, I know where I was when listening to most of their songs. It started when I was 13, and kept going and going, and now I’m 54 and love their music just as much and now realize how big a part of my life they’ve been. I can’t really think of any other band that’s higher up on my list.

[@johnfremleyv]

If they live in our hearts and on our lips, they cannot die. Remember the “new guy” well and often.

[@ChipEstrada]

Three best friends. Truely three of the best musicians of all time.

[@QuantumLeapCosplay]

Thank you for making this! I also liked the moment where Neil made some goofy faces shortly after the solo in “Freewill” during their Time Machine tour.

[@worldofameiso5491]

He enriched all of our lives, and we can be thankful for that...

[@BSinNH]

Got to see them three times including R40. Knowing they were retiring made me sad, knowing why made me despondent. We miss you Neil!

[@jamesweldon9726]

I saw them nine times. Unfortunately, circumstances being what they are, I didn't get to make it a perfect ten. But at least I was able to see R40.

[@SoCal780]

Thank you, Professor, for all of the gifts that you have given to all of us. Your words, wisdom, inspiration, life lessons and unmatched drumming skills. You showed everyone HOW IT WAS DONE. Your gifts will inspire generations to come and you will NEVER EVER be forgotten. Rest In Peace sir and thanks for the memories.

[@jeffreygoldstein5271]

There is a hole in the world since Neil Peart has passed. Gone way to soon!! He was a special special talent!!

[@22bigfig]

All Neil Peart moments are favorite moments!!

[@christopherwelsh7008]

The more I see of these guys, the more sure I am that they are total dorks, and the more I love them. Legends ALL!

[@steviecopeland]

I haven't been a fan for nearly as long as many of you, but after hearing songs like Subdivisions and The Enemy Within I fell in love with their music, and more importantly, the lyrics. As a drummer I look up to Neil, and I deeply relate to a lot of his lyrics and ideologies. Rest easy, Neil.

[@terrymurphy276]

Neil had the timing of a atomic clock always in the groove never ever missed a beat .thank you for all you gave us and left us with mr Neil Peart the professor R.I.P Neil

[@johnk6982]

1977 Denver, Colorado auditorium arena. Walking backstage after Uriah Heep played turning to my right side and seeing Neil's slingerland concert Tom's sitting, waiting to be carried on stage by his tech. At that moment I was within reach of tapping on his concert Tom's! A big roadie looked at me and I didn't touch the professor's drums. A few seconds later they were carried away to center stage. Just one vivid memory from Rush "1977" Neil was the best! Thanks Rush for making memories!

[@chrissett4245]

Well Done- My first Neil drum solo in Seattle 1975 and my folks never got peace and quiet after that..... Thank You Neil 😎

[@Jalexander14]

The last memory you put was fitting, and perfect! That always brings tears to my eyes 😪 that was basically the last time we saw Neil and it’ll always hurt 😔 what that man did for so many of us and never knew it… a person we never met but probably felt like we knew personally for a lifetime for all the lyrics he gave us and amazing drum solos… yes he wasn’t a long awaited friend and we also weren’t for him but he was a “stranger” who helped us thru many tough times And still does to this day… RIP Neil Peart

[@donaldwilliamson4150]

That man didn't just play the drums he played a fortress of drums

[@b.vonschnauser207]

At 7:25, I love Neil's explanation regarding similarities in writing and drumming composition. What an interesting, thoughtful, analytical person he was; clearly evidenced by his masterful, intricate, drumming style. What a vast gift he and the whole band left for us fans. I'm still profoundly saddened by his death.

[@davebasch5995]

I was there for the last show and never smiled so much!

[@moosewhizzerdave2066]

Great compilation. Thanks for putting it together. The first time I saw Rush play, Neil hit one of those little cymbals, like the one at 12:26, (I don't remember the song, it was on the New World Tour in 1983) with a good deal more energy than you see at 12:26, and it flew off the kit toward the Geddy side like a little frisbee. Also - regarding Neil's comment about Bob Dylan's quote and the goal of the artist being to inspire....mission accomplished, Neil. Mission accomplished.

[@kingkillah101]

I love how Neil's lyrics ultimately left me asking more questions than understanding what answers he may have found.

[@ajarndave9660]

An absolute pleasure to watch. What a guy.

[@BAJARACER43X]

I never expected to wake up one day and find out The Great One has left us, still shocked and bummed about it to this day, Yet Keith Richards still lives on, God Bless Him

[@garrettkisamore6529]

one of my favorite moments has got to be him missing a tome, and then getting it back and being so happy he can play at 100% haha. shows how much he loved and cared about the music he played

[@scottboyne8305]

I always remember one comment he made to someone and it sums neil up very well, " I never wanted to be famous I just wanted to be good" now that is being a truly humble person

[@EMTinVA]

When he came up front I knew he was done. I still miss him (and them) like crazy.

[@williesnyder2899]

As my late, great grandfather would’ve said, “A right good man.” RIP Professor!! And Thank You!!

[@dmainfla]

(sigh) to have been alive and watched a true master play. And a truly likable man by any measure. We were a lucky generation for great talent, no doubt.....

[@evilelf5967]

heroes come and go.....LEGENDS live forever.....thanks for the music and humanity neil.

[@hemisphere4]

I'm devastated...

[@dendres95608]

Great post! I was fortunate to see Rush play thirteen times.They were the first venue I saw back in 87',Power Windows tour.My ears rang for three days,Oh the good times.RIP Neil.

[@rudimentalgardening]

Neil, and Rush, made my life better. Thank you for all that you created and gave to all of us. So glad I got to witness those 40 years!

[@drumgk]

Nicely done! Neil was a one of a kind musician that will often be copied but never be replaced,

[@dancampbell9151]

The man, the myth, the legend! Neil Peart - it will be a long time before this ungrateful planet will be blessed with such a great and humble man as this. I still get choked up with just the passing thought he is gone. Long live RUSH! May your music forever echo into eternity!

[@pauldier7263]

He was simply a musical genius. He made drumming look so easy.

[@arpanbhattacharyya8747]

I cannot imagine being the tech trying to get that tom ready. Wow!

[@22ergie]

probably was fired after that!

[@sparkomatic100]

@@22ergie No actually wasn't, but you will see him from the past on the Test For Echo Drum clinic with Neal... He's been with the Professor for quite some time...

[@22ergie]

@@sparkomatic100 Oh, nice, thanks, I'll have to have a look. I just know from my 80's days with brothers who were roadies for famous rock bands (rather not say which ones), back then (now?), some would be fired for the slightest issue of equipment failure, ESPECIALLY microphones, amplifiers, and drum issues.Also, they would be blamed for it. Have a great day!

[@sparkomatic100]

@@22ergie Interesting how times have changed. Ya BUBBA Loren Wheaton, is his name...

[@sparkomatic100]

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[@Pheminon1]

Man that last clip almost brought me to tears... The one and only time Neil took a bow and stayed on stage was at Rush's very last venue at their very last concert ever Hope the Professor is looking down on us young drummers that were inspired by him with a smile

[@paulsimmons5726]

What a remarkable fellow who accomplished so much! I never tire of listening to his lyrics, they seem to reveal more as the decades pass. And his drumming... Don't even start with that discussion. RIP Professor!

[@kevinherd3437]

I'm guessing that big band swing was his homage to Buddy Rich, Mr Peart you were a class act.

[@alanboro]

When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow across my heart. but he is my only hero

[@steveg7115]

January 7 2020 was when I heard he passed on. Hit me harder than my grandparents or anyone else I actually knew. I now know how my mom felt when Elvis died. I hope Geddy and Alex know that they are not alone in their grief. I'm still bummed out.

[@jcdova29]

Such a cool band. So down to earth and humble. RIP Neil!!

[@toddasmaximus]

Man i loved him and them! About to cry1And for three people to make that full of a sound ,still mind blowing!!

[@MrVelocity111]

He will always be missed , Zi was lucky enough to have watch the band 3 separate times RIP , sticks are always up

[@timothyhenry5454]

The GREATEST of All Time RIP to the PROFESSOR

[@redundantagony]

As long as there is one man left on Earth that will listen to his music, he'll be remembered.

[@chrissnineyearwildlifejour9525]

Miss him/them so much. Thanks for this video dude.

[@Matty0923]

Watching Neil go out there at the end to join Alex and Geddy brought a huge smile to my face.😄

[@timdubeau9152]

When everyone else was listening to Zeppelin and The Who, was listening to Rush! My absolute favorite band ever!👍💕💕💕💕

[@smokesletsgo2374]

I listen to all 3

[@stephencostanzo4450]

Never before and never again.

[@devmag52]

“Hey, is that MY sandwich?!?” Dang, I miss this guy more than words can express

[@realmusic962]

Such a huge hole that can never be filled - miss you Professor!!

[@newdmbfan]

A great person, great drummer, great lyricist, and a great inspiration

[@SeaMonkey137]

The shy, dark master. Oh how his proficiency terrorized me in high school as I tried to learn a reasonable facsimile of his drumming.

[@christophersims7060]

God gifted us with his talent, but needed him back. We were lucky to have been touched by his spirit in our lifetimes and can only hope for his heavenly beats to be rockin throughout the fathers domain! Great tribute, Thank you for sharing it!

[@steevidrums]

Awww.. love seeing all these clips, but it makes me sad AND happy to be been so moved by his playing all these years. From when I first heard The Spirit of Radio as a 13 year old just starting out on drums to recently covering Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio in separate collaboration videos, my mind was constantly thinking of Mr Peart and his influence on me as a drummer. Thank you x

[@jules7111]

such a loss ... so blessed to see them in the 70's and again in 2016!!! Godspeed!! and Blessings. Such a great loss.. but great to have videos like this one. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jamesjudge389]

Echoes of love when he played ❤