Rush - Pre Gig Warm Up

[@Jam-Beat]

Geddy: Dedicated Neil: Enthusiastic Alex: Willie Nelson

[@thisismagacountry1318]

;)

[@Jack-cn6io]

Again, country reference... it was more along the lines of BLUES... you JOKE.

[@youjoker9647]

@@Jack-cn6io blues modes are used extensively throughout country music... YOU ARROGANT ARSE

[@bassgod4845]

@@youjoker9647 arse?

[@blue-tb2fd]

@Bass God - arse.

[@gibbythekidd882]

Rip Neil Peart 1952-2020 “The Professor” you will always be closer to my heart

[@rocowolf918]

Nice

[@highspeedenthusiast6628]

Amen brother!

[@johnuhtof8952]

He inspired me to play bass more than geddy

[@andrewcottingham858]

RIP

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

Gibson Lassiter Brings tears to my eyes!

[@derekpink]

Neil Peart should play Tom Hanks in a movie about Tom Hanks playing Neil Peart in a movie.

[@Bonzeeemer]

Derek Pink did you just pull a Mitch Hedberg?

[@dieselyeti]

SO meta.

[@dekommunalanstallda4005]

Epic

[@xblackcatx1312]

Derek Pink you are a visionary! Great comment.

[@nutsack-1904]

Lol Neil Peart in Castaway 2

[@owenhutchison4295]

Geddy should start a show where he just sits and looks out a window while drinking coffee

[@egobuilders415]

I would get every season on DVD and watch it over and over and think to myself, "He is so damm cool 😃"

[@alexmurphy5289]

It's tea to soothe his throat

[@AGKaiju]

@@alexmurphy5289 If only I knew what kind.... especially if it's something to help with vocal endurance.

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

It'sThe Old Jewish Man Drinking Tea Hour w/ Geddy Lee!

[@ehsbe1056]

@@unnecessaryapostrophe4047 I would pay good money to watch that show

[@WTHFX]

That look on Geddy's face: "Why do I write such tough stuff to sing and play?"

[@clemlowes2112]

He didn't. Neil did.

[@getsomebud]

@@clemlowes2112 Neil didn’t write the melodies and bass parts

[@tallen7873]

The last time I saw rush San Diego nov 21 12 of all dates Geddy did something I never saw before when he wasn't singing he was playing up front at first I thought he was spoofing Gene Simmons cause he was sticking his tongue out. But then I thought it looked more tribal than show then I realized he must be stretching or exercising his tongue from all the singing if anybody has any feedback on this its always welcome and appreciated....peace

[@gabelossus]

@@tallen7873 I've heard that the tongue can be a huge source of tension/strain, maybe like you said he was stretching it to loosen it up as the night was wearing on him

[@Alixxusa]

Why are you here? Neil wrote the lyrics

[@entr3_nou5]

A summary of how each Rush member prepares for a gig: Geddy Lee: Plays arpeggios and pieces from songs Neil Peart: Gives 110% into a short drum solo Alex Lifeson: Writes a...country jingle?

[@blewyd]

No Alex writes a weird jig and starts gagging.

[@bulletnetwork6348]

blewyd Wanna try that again?

[@DarkMatterX1]

@@bulletnetwork6348 He accidentally a whole thing

[@averyetvspecial1487]

blewyd To miss out a word or to spell gagging wrong? Or both?

[@aaronleeper8664]

I didn't hear any arpeggios. I did hear him playing up and down the major scale while singing the scale . Then doing it again a half step up.

[@Ticonderous1]

So strange to see Peart playing such a tiny little kit ....

[@bonifaciodachuva]

Too big for John Densmore though

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Damn it, you said it first!

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Still banging away mindlessly like on a bigger kit!

[@MNUFCLoonatic]

I was thinking that to

[@matsp888]

Lol, exactly my thought.

[@JozeeWalz]

I would pay to see Alex do a set of old Blues covers like that OMG

[@jamesspalten5977]

I wish Alex would do a blues LP!

[@JP-pm5hj]

I love how everyone is getting super ready for the gig and Alex is just messing around with a guitar

[@jessenoneofyobussines7560]

Yeah he's a pretty cool cat

[@kerryobrien6110]

He always had the easiest job of the three. And I mean that relatively speaking...

[@danroberts9050]

I like to imitate an old black man too. It's fun.

[@twstdlzard9659]

Thats how guitarists work😂

[@michaelt3308]

​@@danroberts9050RACIST RACIST RACIST

[@toddellison9387]

I’m still broken up over Neil. I can confirm at age 33, that this was the most significant musician loss I have ever endured. I’m a drummer too, so ofcourse that adds to it. But in a positive light, I don’t think there’s anyway that geddy and Alex can look back on their 40-year career and be disappointed in anyway. They went out with a bang on the R40 tour, and honestly, geddy was clearly struggling to hit those notes. Not knocking the guy, I can’t believe he could hit them for 40 years the way that he did! I think for them, the universe really had a way of working itself out, where the guitars and sticks were hung up at exactly the right time. Bittersweet as it may be, rush has an amazing legacy they left behind, with music that will live forever, and fans who will never forget it.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Todd Ellison Amen. Same, dude.

[@GeddyRC]

Well said man. And I’m 32 and I totally can relate to that. Grew up playing bass but Neil was always my boy. Something about him man.. the world’ll never be the same.

[@skppr4000]

36 here, agreed whole heartedly

[@behindthen0thing525]

You'll be ok

[@proflive_cr]

He deserved it AHAHAHAHAHA

[@Blockheadgamer97]

Alex Lifeson just seems like a delight

[@123ubuntu666]

He's a funny guy! And about as handsome as they come back in his day. Not a bad guitarist either. Maybe not flashy like Page or Blackmore, but Geddy and Neil thought he was alright. Fucking great band. Great people.

[@FenderUsa]

he's an incredible guitarist!

[@nickmorgan1690]

I'd buy the album of him hacking and coughing

[@kranmaster]

:D CLassic

[@brendonagnew2967]

FlatBroke612 Nice reference!

[@drumsNgames2112]

Is it sad that I would buy a full length album of "Ol' Chokin' Alex LIfeson?"

[@Joetime90]

I'd be "coughin' up the dough"

[@albright0039]

Nope. i would too

[@michaelloder5150]

I would buy that CD too thats Classic....

[@aliensporebomb]

He's a bluesman hidden inside a jovial canadian!

[@narcissismisadisease]

I dreamt I was at a rush concert. Neil was playing guitar. Geddy was on drums. Alex was bass keyboards pedals and singing. They were still the best 3 man band ever!

[@rush4ever1]

I don't understand how people say Geddy cant sing. He is very talented. It may be high, but he is hitting the notes well. I love it so much! and especially for his age it is amazing.

[@joereis6130]

rush

[@zachmendoza2407]

The people that say that he can’t sing there just saying that because they can’t sing lol

[@aidenmillerTheclassicgameWiz]

i've never heard anyone say he can't sing but i have heard of people not liking his voice

[@narcissismisadisease]

S Albro Totally agree. A good voice belongs to someone in total control of it. Plant Daltry Geddy Lee had control of their voices. Love getty hate him he is passionate and solid in his singing. Love him!

[@doacarnage]

I have heard die hard rush fans complain, but mainly because his style has changed a bit. He doesnt deliver vocals in the same manner he did years ago. He can definately sing and is quite talented, but now markedly different. The whole band started going in a different direction as well in the mid to late eighties, mostly in the name of reinventing and keeping it fresh. I still enjoy, but must admit I prefer the albums prior to 85', "Moving Pictures" being their piece de resistance or magnum opus in my opinion.

[@penchant1972]

The best trio to ever take the stage. Sadly, we will never see it again. RIP Neil.

[@Slyny100]

This comment made my eyes water

[@Julian-AJCP]

So glad I went to see them in 2011

[@sped6954]

@@Julian-AJCP I never had the privilege

[@clemlowes2112]

Legends for sure. There music resonates today and will be a case study for serious musicians in the future. Long live RUSH.

[@rman52]

I love Rush too. But Cream, The Jimmy Hendrix Experience, and ELP were also trios. So the nicest trio for sure. The best......

[@chrisheroldt5871]

pretty clean singing tone for a voice thats been on the road forever

[@martianmusic1364]

No drugs, no cigarettes, just Canada

[@nate5859]

@@martianmusic1364 lmao no drugs? 😂, they were high as a kite in the 70s 😂

[@SAJMusicWorks]

@@nate5859 Sure in their early years they obviously did drugs, However constant abuse of drugs and alcohol on the road over the decades will ruin any voice. these guys stopped with drugs early on and thus were spared the repercussions of it.

[@mrbass1310]

Amazing really. Geddy is some musician. Lead vocalist, bass player, keyboard and song writer in one of the greatest bands.

[@Logan912]

@@nate5859 Well not in the sense of abusing heroin or alcohol like some vocalists do. Smoking weed in the 70s is nothing

[@TRCFL]

They weren’t a band...they were a family of brothers.

[@johnnyghanja]

A Band of brothers.

[@beeblebrux2112]

Brothers in a band Man I miss these guys ☹️

[@timothydelaney68]

Neil's warm up was better than some solos I've heard lol

[@martywhite1084]

Timothy Delaney Stiff tight. Groove dodo.

[@WaterLines333]

And that stare and then following smirk tell you, he's just farting around and can be a goof.

[@rexcarpenter5318]

The talent they possess is mind blowing

[@thediehardarkansasrazorbak7288]

They dont call him THE PROFESSOR for nothing.

[@RJ-ox8on]

The hi hat keeping it's own rhythm completely independent from the the solo he's playing with his hands. Sweet!

[@dale8809]

This makes me so sad. God I miss these guys. Grateful for the forty years of recordings

[@SakiDG]

@kopytek36 they're there, but record companies don't want bands like these anymore. Spotify/Streaming rules the industry and bands that are on the same level of rush get buried under thousands of releases every week

[@bigblueassbaby9074]

Derf “Why risk signing good talent when you could get the same 2 guys to produce 90% of the Top 40?” - Major record labels

[@SakiDG]

@@bigblueassbaby9074 pretty much yeah. Much less risk and trust in new talent. The only way to get noticed is by having a song go viral and hope you have an album coming after that

[@neotheone7923]

@kopytek36 One likes to believe in the freedom of music, But glittering prizes and endless compromises Shatter the illusion of integrity.

[@raulperez2308]

@kopytek36 on the internet. that's where most bands release nowadays. also why would you have a new sabbath when you can have something different? writing good songs is great, but that's not the thing that makes music evolve.

[@robbie8085]

Drowning myself in Neil Peart clips to kill the pain of losing a legend , even if it’s just for a little while.

[@kerryobrien6110]

with ya.

[@robonbass6864]

Same

[@davidpurcell86]

yep

[@toms4442]

Heard that

[@bradbroemmer9085]

Amen. Rush was a big part of my high school sound track. RIP Neil Peart

[@keithyj11]

Ole chokin al lexon! Hahah. Alex is frikkin hilarious and always makes Neil lose it. It’s so heart warming to see those two together. The amount of respect they all have for each other is tangible. Love it

[@Augfordpdoggie]

Ol Chokin Al lifeson

[@fatuousmusic2822]

Rest in Peace Neil. One of my heroes.

[@kerryobrien6110]

One of my 3 musical heroes. I hope the other two stick around quite a while longer.

[@theanalogkid2778]

Lifeson looks like he’s a blast to hang out with

[@Daggerfall40]

I keep replaying this for Geddy's Limelight warm up. I wish there was a full version of it, he manages to make it sound more beautiful and more poignant than it already is.

[@kittykatmt]

That's when you understand that the lyrics are deep af

[@Tendies7645]

I wonder why this is in my recommendations... RIP

[@natemarchand67]

was waiting for this comment :,(

[@shalomstein7034]

Rest In Peace you legend, he was a man who inspired generations of musicians and gave us what no other did ( as drummers ). We didn’t deserve him.

[@muzkat101]

Neil Peart could be bangin' on pots and pans and I bet he'd still be awesome to watch and listen too.

[@robertallen6710]

..duh..

[@yoda5436]

Josef Swann dude lars kit is not the problem...

[@jessechalif2428]

Yoda it was on a particular Metallica album that was released in 2003

[@drummerboy0620]

@@yoda5436 the drum set doesn’t make the drummer

[@m_r__r_o_b_o_t]

It’s amazing how Geddy’s bass tone comes through even when unplugged

[@chadm4976]

Alex Lifeson is my best friend, he just doesn't know it yet.

[@tapsX3]

Chad M hahaha

[@benttwisted210]

Alex... constantly reminding everyone that a sense of humor is necessary in life!

[@sickdrummer3831]

Rest In Beats Neil. Thank you for making all us drummers push ourselves to be the best we can. 🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@mehdib.628]

My condolences on Neil's passing to all Family Friends and us Fans. :-( Still in shock ..

[@scottyweimuller6152]

R.I.P NEAL PEART. Thank you for all your beautiful music and great talent. As a professional Drummer myself I say thank you and hope your resting in a better place.

[@kekelaward]

Back with Selena and Jackie.

[@PGeorge61]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Professor on the drum kit..." The professor has left the building.... R.I.P. Neil Peart!

[@mconnery696]

Maybe prof P could hang with professor from Gilligans isle. They were both smart and cool,carried the cast too. R.I.P. profs

[@michellewiksell4185]

My mother was born Oct '62 & the 1st cd I had heard from them was '2112'. I told mom 1 day that i found a band that had an awesome cd (in my 20s) & i showed it to her (was 2112) & she said that Rush was her favorite band growing up & 2112 was her favorite Record... Odd that this happened but that's the story as to how i came to discover Rush, the 2112 album (my time CD), & our favy 'go to road trip' cd. Geddy was (still is) cute. Still, they always fight (in my head) w/ 1 of my favy bands, Led Zeppelin. When I miss my mommy (im in FL, her in PA), I play Rush & face time her & we actually sing & be funny together. All in all, thank you to the WHOLE band for not giving up your dream & helping families to make memories together for generations. If you agree or this is similar to your story or just if your a big fan, no matter your age, please like... Everyone should hear Rush (lol)! * curious on how many likes i can get 😝😛

[@Norvenz]

Rest in peace Neil, you’re going to be missed...

[@patrickmaldonado4107]

My drummer idol since I was five years old, the greatest purcussionist ever,r.i.p

[@Saybleu]

Dear Neil. You've no idea how much you will be missed. You were one of those rare talents and we were lucky to have you in our lives. Rest easy friend. Max

[@patrickcrowe5106]

Virtuoso musicians, one and all, and 40+ years together! All the while, making music and touring! Not just one-off albums here and there, but an actual productive band to the end! Gonna miss them greatly!

[@nomad1517]

One thing I always loved about Neil's style, was how it was like a song in its self. And he made drum solos so colorful and not just about speed. There was something new he would put in. He could really express emotion through his instrument. He was an amazing person. Rip.

[@ABell676]

Most talented band of musicians that ever played.

[@wickedcurve]

" Ol Chokin' Al Lifeson" 2:25

[@changgames4637]

Steven Hoefgen my fav part of the vid xD

[@captaindeadeye788]

Always loved their sense of humor. Neil always added a lot more subtle humor to it. RIP. We all miss you

[@robj7481]

We lost a legend and the only consolation is that Peart lived to know that Rush was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

[@philwhite4191]

Oh fuck the hall of fame and fuck your crybaby consolations.

[@jacko2049]

That is not what Rush was about at all Far from it dude ...... they just loved making music together.... not about hall of shame ...

[@mikemoats2710]

How much I love these guys thanks guys a major part of my life as a guitarist.

[@rtc2112]

Rest In Peace Professor :(

[@johnsmith-ee8pk]

I never get tired of Alec and Neil having a good time. Neil twirls those sticks pretty well.

[@FOO261]

Geddy & Alex : SO sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@animal1064]

I wonder what goes through Neils head... 'Im one of the 5 best drummers on the planet..' I wonder whats for tea' .. I miss my cat.' Lol...

[@drumyogi9281]

@nick name he is the best drummer to non drummers.

[@nonhuman7562]

@@drumyogi9281 ... I wouldn't say he's one of the best, but he is definitely one of the pioneers of modern progressive music.

[@asabovesobelow2299]

@nick name hahahahah let me shit on your commentary.

[@TheyWrechedTheWrech]

Danny Carrey

[@icedbirth8821]

@nick name lol didnt know you had to swing to be an amazing drummer 😂 you look so salty its hilarious

[@teebzr5975]

Brilliant musicians. One of the best! Why don't this generation make music like this?

[@randydogs61]

Such complexity from Geddy and Neil and then Alex gives us the Coughing 4 Bar Blues!!! Simply genius!!!!

[@figeon]

Alex being Alex. Goddamn that was funny

[@michaelloder5150]

that is why they have been together for 45 years!!

[@terryobrien7040]

I am going to miss Neil. So glad I saw them many times, they are the best musicians I have ever seen.

[@FrankPCarpi]

Alex is such a clown. Funny guy, and a badass guitarist.

[@paulewhite]

Even when they are messing around, they are far better than most other acts

[@aking8477]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video, but it never gets old

[@Lucas-rh1ey]

Rest in peace, Professor. We will always love you.

[@billybundorxo]

I like how Neil not only practices drumming, he also practices his drum stick spins and tosses!

[@billhart9832]

I love Neil using bicycle pants clip/strap as part of his professional prep. God I miss him. RIP Neil, you have enriched so many lives.

[@vansnyder9499]

man, these guys are so very straight laced- and we they have been so brilliant for so long. Rush 4 EVAH!!

[@heavymetal8655]

Sleep well mr. Peart. Your music will live on for generations.

[@clauderoy2883]

Fan of Rush since the Signals album so 34 years... time fly pretty fast. Thanks guys for the music.

[@danieldore91]

Even the best have little stage fright, i can feel geddy lee and Neil Pearl having it.Alex Lifeson his doing the clown to trying to forget about it.

[@loomenate]

After 40 years of Gigging, i dont think they have any stage fright.

[@lipsterman1]

Sir Laurence Olivier said, "Stage fright is...always waiting outside the door, waiting to get you. You either battle or walk away."

[@Joetime90]

When I was in high school, I was into Rush and my band was a punk band blah blah blah some bullshit... regardless stage fright is some serious shit. I was like John Entwistle 2.0. Just a statue with an occasional smile.

[@amog849]

loomenate Stage fright doesn’t go away, that anxiety is always present. You just get better at coping with and mitigating it.

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

Daniel Doré “neil pearl”?? Dude please learn what you’re talking about…

[@iowadrummer7]

Neil Peart played with the rolling fluid strength of an ocean.

[@ericbuzhaker8923]

Rest in peace, Neil. You blessed the world with your amazing drumming and we all thank you for that. Rest easy :(

[@IronmanKMSA]

just sad that there will be no more of these. I miss Rush

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Neil Peart has vacated his throne. Thank you for being the king of drums for 40 years.

[@CodRevolution00]

Recommendations brought us all here for a reason

[@grenda5]

how lucky and blessed I was growing up listening to these guys and Neil. a heartfelt thank you!! rest in peace.

[@MrFchank]

Absolutely love this. Seeing the masters warming up and goofing off. Shows the real side of these guys!

[@ahlija]

Love these guys, you just wanna chill with them and have a good time! RIP Neil ! You deserve it...

[@stephenjones6030]

These guys don't even come CLOSE to actually knowing how good they are.

[@edwardyankie6914]

This is beyond brilliant. And a gift to watch.

[@edwardyankie6914]

OK, I confess it, I just like Rush a lot.

[@paulreints2279]

I can't believe he's gone. Thank you for teaching us all.

[@mhl8837]

thank you for the precious video. Rush forever!

[@cbinsyd]

The way Geddy adjusts his volume after each note when it's not plugged in.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

He does unplug it at 01:10. The amp must have been set to very low.. and it's prolly a habit more than actually having to adjust the volume.

[@turq1824]

Mostly likely out of habit. He's done that probably hundreds of thousands of times at this point.

[@adambrown1728]

Love ya, Neil. RIP, my friend.

[@captainamerica9028]

I always put up barriers to keep myself in line. I learnt to do it from this song

[@timersk1]

Love this warm up video with Geddy Lee. He was and is the hardest working musician in Rush, no doubt.

[@davidpreston3562]

40 years later showing their ever loving passionate attitudes on concert nights!!❤️❤️❤️

[@paulsimmons5726]

These guys need to write a script for music comedy about some guys who always wanted to be in a big band but never had the time due to family and jobs. I think they'd be able to come up with a million funny parts and they'd also be floored by request by other rock icons who'd like a cameo role or just a quick 10 second shot. Rush could pull it off with no problems!

[@theonewhoknows2]

Paul Simmons this is what Billy Joe did from Green day lol. I would pay to see that

[@DrFrankensteam]

Watch the Canadian show Kids In The Hall, Armada sketches. They are about what you just described.

[@KaninTuzi]

Good idea

[@smaze1782]

RIP Neil. One of the all time greats.

[@danmiller2940]

Neil looks keyed up in this clip. He's pacing like a man ready to get things started. Geddy and Alex also awesome. You don't know how much you love people until they're gone. Neil's passing hit me as hard as Frank Zappa's. Maybe harder.

[@blakepotter7937]

Still one of the best videos on the internet. For all time. Ever.

[@salemofficial2344]

Words can’t describe how heartbroken I am bout Neal , I became a drummer because of him, a guitarist cause of Alex and keyboard cause of geddy, I never met Rush in person but they still had such a massive impact on my life and they will always be the best band that ever walked the earth

[@bnmrtl8358]

wow...i saw Neil smiling!!

[@ldchappell1]

He smiled a lot in the late 70s.

[@kekelaward]

It's hard not to with Alex gagging in the background. Keeping it loose.

[@johnmonroney8614]

Alex Chokin and the Lifesons

[@theanalogkid2778]

John Monroney ol chokin Alex and the Lifesons

[@thediehardarkansasrazorbak7288]

I swear Alex should write short stories

[@marcusjohns5166]

RIP Neil Peart

[@paulwalters9885]

Totally unassuming guys,each bringing their own talents to this absolutely amazing group called RUSH. RIP Neil your drumming will not be forgotten neither will your words.

[@danielpan5147]

Three excellent musicians making great music. Doesn't get any better...

[@jonathanferguson9226]

It sucks to get old.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Much better than the alternative.

[@sentientmlem727]

"oh I'm tired already!" *life-threatening cough* "and I'm old" XD

[@orkycathcart6397]

ALEX DOING HIS TOM WAITS IMPRESSION , AND A DAM GOOD ONE AT THAT !!!!!

[@classyviper1one]

R.I.P. Neil Peart you were the greatest drummer to EVER pick up the sticks (and wrote / arranged epic jams)! Thanks for the great tunes and for being a living inspiration for others. Neil Peart = 🐐 G.O.A.T.

[@catwoman2329]

These guys have been legends forever. Geddy has the most distinctive rock voice on the planet, as in, you hear the opening riff, and you know it's no one else.

[@ThePhog]

Neil's warm-up is better than every other living drummer's best gig.

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

Yeah, I’ve seen some good drummers, but that was just something else.

[@maxpower-ml2iu]

Geddy's voice ! Amazing

[@julienmilioni9602]

max power yes. After portnoy

[@juanreynoso9653]

Great to see them how relaxed they are 😊 rest in peace Neil.

[@dnikhilrao]

Thank you for the music, Rush. You are my favourite rock band of all time, just no one comes close.

[@GabrielMeneghetti]

Here after knowing that Neil Peart passed away... Will be missed, Rest In Peace legend!

[@McgarickWAstate]

Alex is hilarious..freakin Rush....luv them....