Neil Peart 1992 Drum Clinic - Part 2 of 3 (Includes his drum solo)

Here's part 2 of 3 from Neil Pearts 1992 Drum Clinic in Irvine CA during the Roll the Bones tour.
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Neil talks about the infamous Slingerland snare, plays "Big Money". Next he goes thru the anatomy of his drum solo and how he came up with it and demonstrates the beginning and end, plus spins the riser around :).
Then he goes into Q&A.
I personally like how the cameraman walked around filming different angles, zooming in & out, documenting the surroundings, even walks out to the FOH for a big shot. Good job, unknown-cameraman!

[@FUYT888]

The best part about Rush live, was that they always sounded like their recordings. Neil you've left a void.

[@randyfurness2415]

Quite correct. After seeing Rush live , I was very critical of other bands. They not only never made mistakes, they added improv to their music. They set a standard that no other band can live up to .

[@jamesw.scarber4924]

The void is now a virtual video

[@kennethnelson501]

People either understand what it meant to see Rush or they didn’t

[@RigoStar]

@@randyfurness2415 They started doing mistakes or being less perfectionist mostly in their last tour. It's better they stopped before it was too late.

[@randyfurness2415]

@@RigoStar show me video of the mistake and I will believe you . ( off tempo , dropping the groove, missed root notes , a musician off time ) . Those are mistakes. It looks like you enjoy uploading drum covers . How many takes before you get it right and upload it ? Rush has yet to be recorded making a mistake playing LIVE. Sounds like you have the " I want to play like that but can't " syndrome going on . Neil Peart had that effect on people with inferiority issues. After watching your uploads , you fit that criteria.

[@steveec9704]

Neil Peart was one of the best percussionist composers to ever take a stage his drumming will be timeless

[@JeffWald]

He was my first major influence

[@VersionOG]

Agreed

[@davidcaseysummers7129]

Sitting here in a coronavirus, stay at home daze and came across this. For all of us "non-musicians" who take for granted the art and commitment of bands like RUSH, this is mind blowing. I've listened to these songs so many times yet my eyes can't keep up with Neil's arms and legs, how the hell did he do it. Another thought comes to mind... what would the song have been that would've come from Neil's mind concerning the world at this time??? I would have loved to hear that one.

[@rossco420]

David Casey Summers Neil was able to do it because he was the BEST the Professor

[@FUYT888]

First time I saw Rush, I swore Neil had three hands!

[@RedboltTech]

I'm sitting here at 5am just amazed at how he did this.

[@davidtimms9615]

A glimpse into the mind of a brilliant percussionist and composer. His constant study and exploration of different types of percussion instruments and ingenious ways to incorporate them into his style and sound is what set him apart from all other drummers - using acoustic and electronic drums to create so many textures and dynamics. Neil Peart was a master who will be studied and emulated for many generations to come. We miss you Professor.

[@joeycaliwag9307]

😊

[@zackthebongripper7274]

This guy is a genius. All three are brilliant.

[@s.ri.1020]

Humble man and Best drummer of all time.

[@kennyplay8957]

WTF, how did I never seen this?? It's awesome

[@JeffWald]

great seeing him interact like that, huh?

[@Glitch-nr9ct]

kenny play ......exactly what I thought but then I noticed this 25 year old footage was just published 2 months ago (3/2017). The tapes (..and I do mean *tape*) have prob been sitting in someone's basement all these years. He finally got around to digitizing and uploading them.

[@sgtpepper1138]

I remember someone posted it on YT about 8-9 years ago, it was just a little snippet and was quickly taken down.

[@65drummer1]

This is to all the critics who said Neil was conceited and wouldn't talk to his fans. As, as far as I'm concerned, being a drummer myself, most, if all critics are plagued with chronic envy and jealousy. As far as drummers go, there are great ones and to put a finger on the concept of who's the best would be an argumentative subject with probably no resolution. That being said, what I think about Neil Peart is argumentative but my thoughts are supported by this criteria. He auditioned for Geddy & Alex back in the early 70's with no more than a small kit. Geddy was totally mesmerized and even though Alex was kinda a stick in the mud Neil was hired. He was uncertain when they informed him that he'd be the main lyricist but that brain went to work and the rest was history. He brought the ensemble to the drumset and then the rest of the percussion section of an orchestra. He explored every technological advancement and always learned it. He would quickly tell his fans, who called him a master, that the only difference between them and himself was the years spent at the craft and always a work in progress so when they called him master he said he was only a master student. A humble man but a percussion genius. This is some of the reasons I think Neil is phenomenal and the greatest rock drummer. I have more reasons for that statement but I've said enough. I miss you Neil Peart, you are and always will be the Professor of Percussion.

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

RIP Neil Peart 2020

[@drvijil]

I’ve seen drummers with some outrageously huge, over the top drum kits, but Neil actually uses it all. Seeing them play live was an amazing privilege. Neil is a big guy and really hits hard, yet he was cool, poised and efficient in his movement and made playing his complicated parts look easy. Even though Neil is gone, his words and music live on. Neil pretty much shunned public encounter, seeing this drum clinic is very cool.

[@tommyzcat]

I just want to thank Jeff Wald for posting this 3-part Treasure. As is true with many drummers, watching Neil for the 1st time was the impetus for me to start playing the drums. Now that he's gone many of us are feeling the void of his absence; this clinic was just the thing to pick me up today. Thank you Jeff and Neil!

[@JeffWald]

My pleasure Tommy! I started drumming in late 1981 and wasn't long b4 I discovered Tom Sawyer. That changed my world! He was my #1 drum hero for the next several years and I'm still a teenager when I listen back to the albums from that era.

[@kevbelz]

This is pretty fantastic. gonna miss this band, and that guy

[@JeffWald]

true

[@FUYT888]

Yessir!

[@randyfurness2415]

I would give my life savings to be one of the people sitting there. He was called The Professor for a good reason. We will miss you 😥

[@drmrguy3410]

"Professor because when he worked at the farm equipment store with his dad he was called professor because he was alway reading and kinda had a resemblance to the actor who played the professor Russell Johnson, thats what I read, could be wrong?

[@wilbertrobles1123]

Volume of work. Value of work. Excellence of execution. The uncomprable Neil Peart. Thank you.

[@steveray8124]

I feel sorry for anybody that wasn’t able to see Rush on your bucket list. I was able to see them a half a dozen times. Really blessed to see the hemispheres tour. So how many people are out there Quarantine living on their cell phones and devices. Who else feels empty every time they see Neil. The weirdest thing my wife and I and my drummer went to see the clockwork tour. On the way back I told my wife they’ve been together so long and they’re getting up there in age can you imagine how painful it’s going to be when the first one goes I never dreamed it would be this soon.

[@franktilelli3581]

Shows in great detail the complexities of his drum Arrangements and how much of a master of his craft he is I've been a rush fan for 40 years this is a real treat

[@FUYT888]

I know what you mean. I saw them my first time in 75 when they opened for Kiss. Honestly, I think I enjoyed them more!

[@traumaturgist]

These are very valuable recordings.

[@elevateclan4780]

I could watch Neil do his thing all day. Thanks for uploading this!

[@JeffWald]

You bet!

[@stephenwebb921]

Me too.

[@motojohnny7175]

What a gift to the world this man was I think about you all the time Neil thank you for everything 🤟

[@gosgood1973]

Out of all his kits, this one was my favorite. It was most like a drum set that I could build at home.

[@airsickgrove]

Yes his scaled down Ludwigs were the best sounding of all... dw must have payed him $$$ because they sounded like trash.

[@vestel777]

Crazy part is Neil NEVER did Meet and Greets with or for His Multitude of Fans but He did Drum Clinics for Fans which surprises Me. Why? Because He seems more then happy to be talking to them and He seems to really be enjoying it and having fun. To bad that Neil didn't do more of these.

[@johnledhalen2903]

Back when All the World's a Stage came out my friend said " you gotta hear this drum solo " ! Been a giant fan ever since then !

[@loud7070]

We all wish we had his instinct and his drive. Even gone he will inspire forever.

[@carloflorez8697]

Neil is an inspiration not only to Aspiring Drummers. But To Us as Human Beings. The Professor Not only was The G.O.A.T but was knowledgeable in so many areas of Life itself. I'm Grateful to have seen RUSH Live in 1983 at Long Beach Arena. An event in time I will Always carry with me. Thank you Mr. Neil Peart! You will live on through your Music..🎶

[@elevateclan4780]

Loses his sunglasses at 16:32. Dude was rockin' it out. The absolute best!

[@franktilelli3581]

I don't know how this ever happened but I wish there was a lot more of these

[@DrumslikeNeil]

Honestly, this is the first video I’ve ever seen that gives a sense of hard he actually plays. Wow!

[@JeffWald]

That and how high he was lifting his left leg when he opened the hi-hat surprised me

[@hubbsllc]

@@JeffWald I noticed that too. I wonder if that was something that Freddie Gruber trained out of him later on. Also noticed he was playing bass drum not just heel-up but WAY-heel-up.

[@hubbsllc]

I recall reading an article about Neil where the author wrote, "You think you're a loud drummer? Try standing next to his kit." There's a certain exhilaration that comes across from the entire song if the drums are really getting hit. Not saying there isn't time for dynamic control but if a song is supposed to really shove an audience it doesn't sound right if the drums are being hit softly.

[@delimac59]

I have seen Rush multiple times. And although I have usually tried to get as close as I could, there were times that I had to sit higher than the band and look down on them.It was at this point that I had a REALLY good view of what Neil was doing. From up higher than Neil but NOT far away and off to the side was a spectacular view of his talent and precision! He moved like a well oiled finely tuned machine! So fluid and precise. Doubt that I will ever see perfection like that ever again.

[@stoneymonster]

I was at this show, though not the clinic. Was a day or two before I graduated HS. This brings back lots of memories, thanks for posting it.

[@rosslazzara]

Man never had the opportunity to be at his clinics. What a treat to see this!! He so positively influenced my my drumming. Thank you so much Neil God Rest Your Soul

[@Fishyneil]

When Neil said to close your eyes and play to decide where the targets (drums, cymbals and triggers etc.), I realized that I gave my drum students good advise. It makes me happy that I helped a whole bunch of drummers be better at it.

[@santyrush]

I never saw this, omg! Thanks, is nice to see a Neil Clinic.

[@boomlinemusic4359]

Camera work is excellent. YEESH!!

[@gtamediaproductions1]

The Camera Person was probably just focusing on different angles for inserts. I'm thinking there is another camera person or just another camera set up on Neil having him in frame all the time. The audio sounds like it was recorded on a separate track to be synchronized later with the visuals in an editing suite either for a documentary, media program or just personal. Overall, this is a treat to see and hear. I never new this existed and I'm sure there is so much more out there that is stored away somewhere and never exposed to the public yet.

[@Simon-kt2lx]

Maybe Neil was not the most impressive drummer in some technical sense (even if he was a very proficient drummer in many ways) but is flow, fluidity, composition skills and arrangements was a notch beyond every other drummers. He is the coolest cat ever and the most fun to watch and to hear after all these years! I take him over all the most technical drummers of today and yesterday! RIP professor! P.S. Barrie Barlow and Carl Palmer (only in soloing for Palmer) came close and a special mention to Terry Bozzio, Gregg Bissonette, Rod Morgenstein and Mike Portnoy. :)

[@reillyfamily7557]

WHAT A FREAKING GREAT POST!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️........Thanks for uploading The "PROFESSOR" Giving us a PEEK at his "MASTER-CRAFT"..... THEY WILL BE WATCHING THIS 1,000 YEARS FROM NOW!......Still WONDERING......WAS THIS MAN REALLY FROM EARTH 🌏?!!!....... Thank You Mr. Peart!.......My Life Was (And MANY OTHERS) Was MUCH BRIGHTER WITH YOU "Writing+Playing" For This "Never To Big For Themselves" Band CALLED R-U-S-H!! Sean.

[@marcoscamargo7763]

Neil Peart: Genius and great human creature. Rest in peace, brother. Just a year since you left. We miss. All of us fans. Big hug directly to Brazil. 🇧🇷

[@Roland2307]

From the bottom of my heart I thank whoever posted this. Anything to help me know this guy just a little bit better is a Godsend. It crushes me when I realize I’ll never have another chance to see this man play ever again.😭

[@JeffWald]

You're welcome, glad it means something to you

[@j.d.7208]

Thank you for all of the joy you gave us Professor Peart RIP 🙏❤

[@kevinhudson7020]

That was fricking cool thanks😁🎓

[@johnharvey4496]

He's such a brainiac - I can imagine being in the audience trying to take it all in. It's impressive how his voice just barely keeps up with his mind.

[@klc758]

His books helped me with the loss of my son. Rip Neil

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

Not he can only play the drums but he is very intellectual about his style n knowledge.Just always enjoy his playing.

[@rossco420]

Legend , so happy I had the privilege to see him live , RIP 🙏

[@MikeKelly2112]

Anyone else burst into tears of a appreciation/awe and grief at 6:02? Just me 😥? I've heard this song hundreds of times but this video really highlights the gift that was NEP. If you haven't, I highly recommend you read his books to round out your understanding of where he was coming from. You won't regret it and it's time well spent. 🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@markV999]

amazing......so enjoyable to watch

[@Mark-ts5pd]

Wow, this is an amazing perspective, too bad he didn't do about 100 of these

[@captured7500]

They r so so lucky!

[@greatmusicgoodfeel826]

Thank you for posting the Great person and top notch drummer , RIP

[@JeffWald]

you're welcome!

[@breal1183]

Kinda uncomfortable now knowing how shy and awkward Neal was around his fans and seeing this. But God Bless you Professor. You ARE the best Ever!!!!

[@johnharvey4496]

He's obviously not so shy or awkward when he's sharing his enthusiasm for his favourite subject with those who are clearly equally interested in learning. He was just shy about engaging with blithering fans for no particular reason. Can't pretend... ...long awaited friend, etc. This is Neil doing the "meet and greets" in the way that he prefers.

[@randyfurness2415]

Actually. Neil Peart has said many times that the media was his real nemesis. He went through many tragedies, and knew they would have asked stupid, painful questions.

[@stevet7487]

Damn, never knew this happened, and I attended both shows at Irvine Meadows that year. Just a side note, on the second night, everyone who entered received a typed written notice that upon entering the venue, you were giving permission to have your image or likeness used for a video recording. That video was never released until I believe possibly as the extra bonus live footage from the Roll the Bones Tour on the R40 tour deluxe DVD package. I still have 2 originals of that notice.

[@gignaposixsix9821]

This guy was indeed a machine,.. perfectly tuned by the way. RIP.

[@milkminotaur]

really enjoyed this, cheers.

[@JeffWald]

glad to hear it!

[@thegreatcornholio80]

RIP Neil

[@RICKROCKERTHEORIGIONAL]

The Camera work is um, whatever. It is fascinating to hear The Shy Neil confidently answering questions with beautifully articulate answers.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

The Camera Person was probably just focusing on different angles for inserts. I'm thinking there is another camera person or just another camera set up on Neil having him in frame all the time. The audio sounds like it was recorded on a separate track to be synchronized later with the visuals in an editing suite either for a documentary, media program or just personal. Overall, this is a treat to see and hear. I never new this existed and I'm sure there is so much more out there that is stored away somewhere and never exposed to the public yet.

[@flashy5150]

I wasn’t at the show in Hamilton, Ontario Canada for the “Hold Your Fire” tour but I was right beside the building and could hear everything, Neil’s drum check, Rush Jamming and then the final concert performance, it sounded just like the album. I was lucky to have seen them for the “Moving Pictures” tour, “amazing”. Neil was one fuck of a drummer !!!

[@joelbeske1504]

More than just a drummer, he was the mind behind the lyrics in addition to his percussion prowess and ingenuity.

[@rudygracia5573]

I canNOT believe people ACTUALLY compare THIS genius to John Bonham!Peart left a musical void that will NEVER filled.SO Grateful I got to enjoy that genius.

[@jeffcharlton9660]

John was great but Neil was on another level.

[@waqarsyed6641]

AWESOME. AWESOME. AWESOME. .RIP.

[@ttocs68]

Don’t have clinics anymore. These were great to attend

[@stevedrums1675]

Really nice to hear his drums as they sound as opposed to the micing and the band etc.....Saw this tour at the Meadowlands and MSG.

[@dorian2112]

Ludwig kicks ass, not that DW crap out there now.

[@go818win]

Wow 28 years ago ... same time when I was a young novice then too.

[@christiancea6]

This is great Jeff! Thank you for posting

[@JeffWald]

you bet man!

[@danielrochford9183]

God I miss him so much!!!!!!

[@timdare0831]

All I can say is Amazing

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

OK he proved it that his middle name is the Professor,amazing skills n sounds.One of my all time greats.R.Is.P.Mr Peart.

[@drmrguy3410]

Professor comes from Gilligan's Island, when he worked with his father at the farm equipment shop, the other employees started calling him Professor because he was always reading a book and he kinda looked like the actor Russell Johnson

[@ILC-eo6vk]

....and you wonder why they called him the Professor. Still hard to believe he's gone😥

[@billjones7580]

Wow.. Big Money...!!

[@jeffcharlton9660]

What an immense loss. RIP Pratt.

[@spuds6423]

The professor is here, school is now in session!!! #RIP Neil

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

About the airplanes......John Wayne Airport is actually ten miles from Irvine Meadows. You'd be surprised by the amount of venues (see Phoenix) that are close to an even busier airport. The Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, which Rush has played at many times, is located even closer to the airport (3 miles). Oddly enough, the airport never was an issue at any of the shows I attended as a kid....but afternoon drum clinics, apparently a different story. BTW - Irvine Meadows did close down in 2016. Acts now do their Orange County shows at the Honda Center in Anaheim (indoor arena) or the previously mentioned Pacific Amphitheater (if the artist wants an outdoor venue).

[@tsan3796]

Neil would prolly loved the drum corps/pipe drums lines interestingly the articulation he talks about the Remo legato snare head firecracker sound in 92 was the prime of kevlars coming into play Santa Clara vanguard in 1987 1st line I recall utilizing Kevlar heads the standard now

[@Kaibikov]

He was the Best!

[@HammerTime5150-m4i]

Those Zoomatic throws are silky smooth when they work properly.

[@saveriocartularo9473]

A MONSTER

[@dnalpuca1236]

Rest In ❤️ Neil..

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

Who will win in a drum off.Squidwerd or Mr.Peart.Cool video such a awesome cool,humble guy.He inspired me to play drums.

[@michaelmakemson4390]

Best drummer of all time

[@batman1169]

Agree, don’t know how people see John Bonham as the 🐐 GOAT. Neil is on another level not smashing down bottles of booze and not vomiting it up🤮

[@scottburell8261]

Nice views of the stadium (Verizon Amphitheater) in Irvine which sadly no longer exists. Also, strange to see the house system that is pre-LineArray!

[@nerfherder183]

Wow. I'm reminded of just how physically powerful he was too - the man played *hard*.

[@JeffWald]

he beat the crap out of those drums! (and all others)

[@BrianTCarter]

should be a "mile long ditch between business and music". ha, you go Neil. Love ya.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

@JeffWald were you at this event? If so what a lucky guy but you’re a great drummer in your own right 😊

[@maximomartinez6843]

How many musician , was in there ? bass player ? guitar player ? drummers ? i didnt reconized anyone , anyone can say anything ? Neil P. , Love u bro

[@elmoblatch9787]

He must have been in an incredibly extroverted/gregarious mood here. It's shocking to see this. It makes me wonder whether Neil could have benefitted from anti-anxiety drugs/psychotherapy that would have allowed him to interact with fans more often -- even if it's just talking at them. I feel like he missed a lot in his life by being so secluded. Even here he sometimes seems rushed and nervous -- eager to get it over with. I feel like this was probably a very limited experiment and Neil said "no more" fairly quickly. And yet, he did take questions here and seemed fine. Interesting.

[@drumfanatik316]

Elmo Blatch I think a lot of it was due to his wife and daughter dying as well? He said in his books that he was like that before their passing. Afterwards though, he wanted nothing to do with anyone. Even in later years after he met his second wife, he still kept himself secluded and very private. Such a sad loss for the music industry.

[@spuds6423]

Eddie Trunk said that if you were one on one with Neil he was very talkative about life in general. I don't want to speak for Eddie but he recently talked about it on his show a month or so ago. Hearing from him directly would be best.

[@ciadella1971]

Neil was definately nervous here. It's obvious that Neil had social anxiety. Probably stems from his childhood years. I'm sure he was a very nice guy, just didn't do well with people he didn't know. He probably didn't like people fawning all over him and telling him he is great. That probably made him uncomfortable. RIP Neil! He will always be one of the greatest rock drummers ever! Definately in the top 3. I'd say John Bonham, Neil Peart and Ian Paice!

[@billwoodrome3882]

The professor at work.

[@santyrush]

I was on this tour.

[@MM-ig1iv]

It's not the best quality in the world for 1994. But he still one of the best drummer in the world! It could've even been a worser quality and still be good! Lol. The guy was amazing! Thank you Neil.

[@leehendrickson3030]

Those Ludwigs sound so good, way better than the DW`s

[@JeffWald]

Agreed. These and the Tama's are my personal favorites

[@pedromerigui]

Was that part of some sort of concert package or some radio or other media contest?

[@crucify40]

Did Neil submit himself to a Q & A as well?

[@Aerospacer77]

I wonder were this clinic was at? I'm surprised theres not allot of other people there.

[@Elboy522]

"its a fundamental truism..." -Neil Peart

[@axlh.1827]

Does anyone know the China cymbal he’s using at the top left of the screen

[@aznboycols]

What’s with that camera guy? I was expecting him to walk into the bathroom with the camera still rolling..

[@dnalpuca1236]

...and no one he can upskirt either? fuck..!

[@larry90125]

Is that Eric Martin on stage left in a black shirt?

[@1leech]

Thought the same thing...dead ringer for him.

[@prajacamisas6966]

BRASIL , Rio de janeiro Love RUSH

[@ciadella1971]

What is up with the camera guy around 1:57?

[@thomasperl7332]

In my opinion, I like live music to deviate from the recordings a little bit. The way they most likely played it before the at times overproduction. Neil was a perfectionist. That's why there music was so close to the recordings. I could tell near the end he was forgetting small fills and using ride where hi hat should have been and vice versa. Many drummers like me out there will notice that. Wasn't a big deal but it wasn't him. No doubt he was the best in his time. I honestly don't know if I would have switched from bass to drums if it wasn't for the great Neil Peart. I use his style and innovative techniques when working with my youngest son. I really want him to carry his legacy. I think Neil would have gone stir crazy without Rush. He will be missed but it's so much better to burn out, than fade away. The 40th anniversary tour wasn't labeled their farewell tour, it just happened to end up that way. RIP.

[@marvbush5592]

I think they were much better live. I have seen them multiple times I was very fortunate

[@rdgurule]

I have to ask. Was the camera guy mostly lost or confused during this?

[@JeffWald]

Very possible 😅 I don't know who filmed it but there are definitely a few questionable parts. That being said, at least we all still have this to watch, warts and all

[@e.p.5075]

Alex e Geddy, que tristeza! 🙏

[@greghobbs1728]

Anybody else contribute 21dollars12cents to the glioblastoma foundation in his name ? I can't wait to get my little 5 ×7 photo of the professor. Gotta go now get a tissue. Take care out there. Long live King Relevant the 1st. I was so looking forward to maybe one more album, and if there's any way I can get there, I plan to travel from Florida to Lakeside Park for his memorial/tribute concert, but I think the Corona virus is going to force a postponment.