Neil Peart Rehearsing “Fire On Ice” (from the DC Archives, 2011)

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Experience the behind-the-scenes magic of Neil Peart's "Fire On Ice" Video On Demand, now available in the Drum Channel Pro Shop. Watch as the legendary drummer and composer, along with pianist Matt Harris, masterfully arrange, rehearse, record, and film the iconic NHL "Hockey Theme." Don't miss out on this exclusive glimpse into the creative process of one of the greatest drummers of all time. 🫶
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Neil Peart was a Canadian-American musician and author, best known as the drummer and primary lyricist for the rock band Rush. Peart has received numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1983, making him the youngest person ever so honored. He is known for his technical proficiency and creative ability to compose behind the drum set.
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Drum Channel founder Don Lombardi comments: Neil Peart's loss was devastating on two levels. First, of course, to the entire drumming community. As Jimmy Chamberlin recently commented, “A piece of Neil lives in nearly every contemporary drum part in rock- whether people realize it or not.”
Secondly, on a personal level. Before every tour, Neil would block out a Drum Channel studio for a full month to practice before Rush rehearsals even started. One big lesson I definitely learned from Neil is always be prepared.
While he was at DC we would have lunch every day in my office and he would always want to know what other drummers might be coming in to visit or record. It was always amazing to me that he was just as excited to meet his drumming idols as they were to meet him.
There are so many great memories. I once bought a light at Restoration Hardware because I thought the wing screw design would be perfect for the Time Machine set- and Neil agreed.
When he liked something he would just light up. If he thought something was not quite right, he would never say he didn’t like it. He would just say, “Let’s try something different.”
Neil cared greatly about education for drummers and the importance of having a good private teacher. He almost quit drumming at one point but his teacher encouraged him to keep going.
There is a lot that we can learn from Neil as a person and a drummer. We will do our best to continue our mission... as he wanted it. - Don Lombardi
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[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Truly one of the greatest drummers of all time. R.I.P. Neil...!!

[@tychopolak4961]

One of? He is THE greatest drummer of all time

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Thank you, but I think Buddy Rich, IMHO, is the greatest drummer of all time!

[@b.p.879]

I'm sorry I just don't see his greatness coming through on this. It's so basic. NP is kinda overrated. If you wanna have your mind blown by a drummer, look up Billy Cobham.

[@pedromacedo4107]

@@b.p.879 whaaaat??? Man look he's drums solo in Rush in rio and tell me he is simple

[@single55]

​@@b.p.879 Well let's see your video doing it. We will wait.

[@dougmorato]

There’s nothing else to be said about Neil… He’ll live forever within all music lovers!

[@thepriest98]

He'll continue to influence generations of drummers as well! RIP Professor

[@haberjennings475]

Unfortunately

[@bradleyvantassal8328]

This is why I like KZbin. Legends like Neil can live on forever.

[@delbertgrady413]

In 1979 high school; HEMISPHERES did it for me and I was instantly a Rush fan forever.

[@DesignRhythm]

Wow I can't believe this was over a decade ago!! Feels like yesterday. What a Legend - gone way too soon. : (

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I was only able to see Rush in concert 3 times BUT one of them was in front row on the Test For Echo tour. My friend and I both had our eyes locked on Neil. It was really something to see him do what he does, up close for the whole show.

[@bluefunkt]

He was a very hard worker- always practised to perfection! Phenomenal drummer.

[@tttarms1970]

And when he had all the joint, ligament problems he hung his sticks up because he couldnt give it that 100 percent

[@robandrews4925]

notice he played it exactly the same every time, what a legend

[@rudybigboote3883]

The great ones make it look easy and Neal makes this look like a walk in the park! RIP Neal.

[@dimsky8070]

He always performed at peak no matter what. A true master of his art.

[@masterescolademusica7842]

THE PROFESSOR! THE BEST EVER!!

[@djshad1885]

Still one of the best most crisp snare sounds in drumming history. And every serious drummer knows the import of a tight snare sound. Astounds me as always.

[@billgeorge7804]

My greatest inspiration to learn the most difficult styles in percussion. Truly a master without compare. RIP Neil.

[@brianjezuit4085]

This man iZ the ONLY reason that I picked up a pair of sticks!!! After watching "Exit... Stage Left" when I waZ 15 years old, I knew I wanted to learn drums. I got my first Kit on my 16th birthday, about three months later!!!👍👍🥁🤘🤘🤘😃😃😃🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁☺️ RIP Mr Peart. You will always be one of my greatest heroes--ever!

[@mikekelly7862]

Same story as you, only it was after I saw them live in 2010 on the time machine tour; and I personally know a kid who started playing in quick order after seeing one of the last shows on the R40 tour. That's how we come to terms with his death... because there's a thousand stories like this for every generation that saw them. You could say that about a lot of artists, but Neil in particular had a way of making people really fall in love with the music.

[@brianjezuit4085]

@@mikekelly7862 You Sir, are SO right!!!🥁

[@dustyclamper56]

Slick 👍

[@drumchannel]

Neil never ceases to impress 🙏

[@richfabian6534]

No matter what drum kit Neal played he always made it sing, there will never be another like him....RIP My Mentor, Miss You Neal

[@trainspotter360]

That drum set is beautiful with all the blue hardware. Hopefully that kit is in a museum or the Hockey Hall of Fame. You can tell Neil's having a lot of fun.

[@sgtpepper1138]

It is, it's in the Hockey HOF in Toronto.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Rip🙏Neil Pert! The greatest drummer that ever lived!😢

[@JC-qp2ry]

Daaaammmmmmmmm 😳 ♥️ The Professor on the Drum Kit ♥️ Your still with Us 🙏

[@robmaynard5524]

I will always think of Hockey Night In Canada when I hear this and Having Neil drumming on it is awesome RIP Neil you're truly missed

[@yourdrummer2034]

I made a commitment when he passed to better myself. I'm happy with how I'm playing but the most important thing Neil taught me? You can always be improving and striving for more and learn more. Thank you for everything you've done for music, Professor. See you on the other side!

[@yourdrummer2034]

@Google Sucks Ass i know Nate Smith? I need to search Makaya..

[@anotherDnightmare]

Always great to see and hear Bubba again. Forever in our playing. ❤

[@Jalexander14]

All those people that helped him play this song, will never forget that special moment 🙏🏽 playing with the greatest drummer of all time! When he passed a shadow definitely crossed their hearts 😔

[@jordiruiz4323]

Physically he is no longer with us but Neil more than earned that we remember him with joy for having been able to enjoy him for so many years and we will never stop learning from him, his legacy will be eternal.

[@jamesgilgannon4164]

I will forever love Neil Peart.🙏😔💔

[@remygaron8311]

That song is so awesome for real canadian hockey fans👏👏👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🥁

[@MatheusAzevedoDrums]

Legend..." 🔥👑⚔️🇧🇷🛡️🥁

[@latentsea]

Thanks for sharing this. Great stuff!

[@Fodolro]

Thanks for that. The professor will be always missed!

[@Greg_In_SoCal]

Huge smile on my face after watching The Professor and then reality sets in. Such a loss to music.

[@remygaron8311]

The professor left us awesome matérial 👏👏👏🥁❤️❤️❤️

[@ididyermom3273]

WOW!! I'd never heard of this tune, Amazing!!

[@marklittle8805]

It was the theme for "Hockey Night in Canada " for 3 decades . Most Canadian kids from Neil's generation would hear it every Saturday all winter.

[@Harry1s]

We miss you Neil!! RIP brother.

[@officialedge6163]

I didn't know Nick produced this! Amazing and miss you Professor. ❤

[@CapellaOnDrums]

Emocionante! Quanta musicalidade e técnica!

[@mconfive2nine]

Great BTS release, thank you for sharing!

[@brianwilcox]

thank you for sharing! Crazy how long it's been since he's left us.

[@juanalonso8924]

Great footage!! Thanks

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

so giving.. thank you for posting ,.

[@frankburdodrums8984]

This is so cool. Only Neil could do something like this.

[@keithcramer9246]

Such a kool guy damn I miss him RIP Neil.

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

such a treasure to re enjoy..

[@pvtmadmike]

He is one of my favorites I have seen him in concert and without a doubt he was one of the best. we Miss you, Neal.

[@b.nitsch2228]

A huge fan of his since I was a little kid, as a "young adult" and non-reader of books, someone tuned me in to "Ghost Rider". I, perhaps oblivious, had no idea that he was even an author. I bought the book purely because he was one of my drum heroes. Twenty plus years later, I read every day. I'm even literally reading Ghost Rider for the third time. RIP Neil. They broke the mold.

[@AdvancedLiving]

I love the “regular” kit complete with standard cymbal stands.

[@ryanaten3431]

Man, I really miss Our Professor.

[@kevinlane7555]

RIP Neil....as a young drummer he was my first true idol

[@alexandredafonsecamaria3886]

Fantastic drummer!

[@Drummerbobo]

I love it👍

[@maximomartinez6843]

Neil Peart Forever

[@chrisfreeman4957]

First time I've seen this. How cool....

[@guyfawkes6657]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!. NP THE KING

[@JimKoonz]

My 1st concert was Rush in 1977 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Neil Peart, Getty Lee and Alex Lifeson awakened a love of music in my soul of which I am forever grateful! I would say this video made my jaw drop but it's Neil...his very being was jaw dropping!!

[@mjm5081]

Thanks so much for sharing! 🙏 ✌ ❤ 🎶 🌎 👏 Neil

[@aloysius6937]

The GOAT Neil E Peart Rest Peacefully Pratt!!

[@papapoodo6685]

Damn I miss Neil

[@julienpillonca6686]

Simple ,but so powerfull!

[@gadymarcus5297]

magnifico.😭

[@JaykleMusic]

he was the master in my eyes 🥁🥁⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👏

[@BIGDADDYBALLZ420]

This brings a tear to my eye😢 truly one of the greatest drummers to ever live rest in peace Neil forever

[@maesecarlos4430]

DAAAAYYYUMMM.... We all miss you Neil!

[@martydavis547]

Amazing!

[@loveagainstgods5116]

Love you Professor

[@glennhird8398]

The G.O.A.T. ROCK DRUMMER.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

No words . Just watch and enjoy. 💖🙏💖

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

NP is the single greatest musical inspiration in my life, and has been for nearly 30 years now!!!

[@dkm66]

The Master… THE PROFESSOR!

[@ragnarragnarsson3128]

The Professor...one of a kind

[@michaelirizarry2276]

Neal will never be,forgotten.he's jamming,in the skie's.

[@claudestuder4199]

Man! That was awesome. Love watching him play.

[@christrudell7966]

THE PROFESSOR OF THE DRUM KIT

[@fever_spike]

Love and miss you so much, Neil…so very proud of you, and of everything you accomplished. Rest easy, sweet angel. 🙏🏻♥️

[@mdm6098]

Hemispheres tour was the first time I saw Rush. Neil only got better with time. The best show IMO was Moving Pictures. RIP Neil

[@streamofconsciousness5826]

I think the first one sounded the best, crisp, tight, and lyrical. Love the double kick near the end. that's fast.

[@KevinQ25]

That NHL themed kit has always been one of my favs

[@hitekrednek66]

He is just an awesome musician! Doesn't what music, what genre.....he is just pure perfection! THAT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IS HOW YOU GET THE MONIKER "PROFESSOR"!

[@R1Animal]

Neil ❤️🔥🙏

[@mickyramos6120]

Dejo un hueco muy grande mi baterista favorito por mucho 😭 RIP Neal Peart

[@lucasbarker5787]

My favourite drummer. I love the hockey kit also!

[@roland3438]

no one better, rip Neil

[@bill72pa]

Awesome composition Neal! The very end sounded off to me in every take. Must be me.

[@RGflies63]

"The Professor" once again surpasses the limit of drumming mankind. He was (is) the most talented, creative drummer who ever lived. I would have liked to see him jam with Charles Berthoud on bass and Steve Morse on guitar. That would have been epic. RIP Neil...🥁👑

[@artvandelay8030]

this a great vid. Neil genuinely loved music. My first set was a metallic blue Neil Peart Pearl Export. Loud as f*k. On the the next huh Buddy. Thanks fer all the good stuff. More than just the Best Drummer.

[@drumswest5035]

Neil Peart= awesome drummer, canadian and a nice guy…what more do you need!

[@rioborzeli147]

A True Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦rip

[@pupdowg420]

Loved to see him play with stomping tom

[@pupdowg420]

Sorry, I would have loved to see him play with stomping tom.

[@gregrose6915]

goddamn....G.O.A.T.!!

[@sid7088]

R.I.P. Neil, Go Leafs Go 🇨🇦

[@Kevin-bp9wj]

Nice.

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

The GOAT rip

[@bklynboombox]

Neil Peart:: FUCKING ONE OF A KIND LEGEND!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elcansiller]

He was hands down the best drummer ever!

[@helmiabdullah2271]

The man even rehearse for a rehearsal....RIP the professor 🤲

[@leandrobego154]

Forever in our hearts !!!

[@EYEROCCO]

God better be takin care of this man.

[@stevenhunter3345]

Goddamn. In his 50s and 60s, Neil was better than most drummers in their 20s and 30s. He was indefatigable.

[@Gamefreak8112]

I couldn't have stood there playing while Neil was rockin' the skins, I'd have been hypnotized.

[@Farpqdt25]

*Respect!* 👏👏👏

[@oscpert4175]

Goat

[@matthewstewart5008]

I’ve never really been into rush or NP. But damn he’s solid behind the kit