When Neil Peart took that Motorcycle Trip - Neil Peart Tribute - Ghost Rider Phase Interview

[@RU2AIM]

How funny this life. I met him at a gas station in Calif and didn't know who he was. I thought his BMW bike was cool, told him so and chatted with him for a couple minutes, then he rode away.

[@johnsimpson4009]

Wow.. Man cherish that memory. Not many people on earth can say that about that period. Wow. 👍

[@noelb51]

That's really cool!

[@brianlobo1512]

What impresses me most about Neil now is how after 20 years of successful playing, he evolved his drumming style from full power to finesse and dynamics and loosened up his form and grip. It takes much humility introspection and the humbleness to improve one’s craft to do that. What an amazing man and musician.

[@frankcastle5294]

Neil was a really smart traveler. He bought perhaps the finest all-around bike in the world...a BMW R1200GS....and never camped. He always found nice clean mom and pop motels on the way and parked his bike right in front of his room. A wonderful man who is sorely missed.

[@andrewc1199]

He did stay at a fair amount of Best Westerns, though. According to his book (Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road), he created a membership for Best Western while he was riding around aimlessly, trying to find peace.

[@kylemalachowski]

He didn’t buy the bike. It was a gift from his wife, according to the book

[@frankcastle5294]

@@kylemalachowski Thanks for that info Mr. Perfect

[@kylemalachowski]

@@frankcastle5294 😭 alr bro relax. Just was an important detail considering he did the trip in part because of the death of his wife.

[@frankcastle5294]

@@kylemalachowski I'm not your Bro

[@Tiberius_Productions]

How can you not respect Neil all the more for coming out of such a tragedy with a newfound love and embrace of life? Most people likely wouldn’t have survived such a dark period, but Neil not only did so but found a way to inspire countless others with his wisdom and insight on the human condition and the importance of compassion for people of all walks of life. The guy came out of that dark place with a genuine appreciation for life itself and managed to live his life to the fullest right up until his passing. The world’s most under appreciated philosopher in my opinion. RIP Neil Peart ❤

[@AGoodVibe]

Neil is such an inspiration to me, not just as a drummer but as a writer (and rider, for that matter). I play drums and music, write my own amateur prose, and ride and enjoy motorcycles because of him. Neil has truly impacted my life. RIP

[@AllOneVoice]

Ghost Rider is such an incredible book. What a beautiful writer and thinker and musician. A tender, dynamic, intelligent and honest human being. What all artists should aspire to be, what all humans could learn from attempting to achieve. Thank you Neil for all your wisdom and love and humor and insight, thank you Rush for all the music

[@noelb51]

Great book by a great person!

[@SoCal780]

I am reading that book right now and am thoroughly enjoying it. I’m only 130 pages into it, but he describes many places that I have been to as an over the road truck driver (here in America but not Canada, Alaska, or Mexico) and I often catch myself saying, “oh yeah, I remember that place! Cool!” Not only did Neil leave us a tremendous body of work musically to enjoy, but his books as well. This one in particular, however, could be described as a “how to” book should you ever find yourself in a horrible situation like he found himself in. He tells us exactly how he did it, nursing his “baby soul,” step by step. In the end, he did find that reason to live that he was desperately searching for. He eventually found joy, love, and happiness. I am truly saddened that he didn’t get to enjoy it for very long, but at least he DID accomplish his goal. I hope and pray that I never suffer such unbearable tragedies like he did. If I do, however, I at least now know how to begin the healing process, because Neil so honestly and bravely showed us the way. Thank you, Neil. RIP

[@noelb51]

Amen

[@Jonno2summit]

I have started reading his book, and I am surprised at how good a book it is for ANYONE. Of course, I am a Rush fan and reading it because of that path, but it is a good book for anyone who lives life and goes through any turmoil. I think that includes everyone.

[@Friscorockhead]

I just finished reading Ghost Rider. It's an emotional book, to say the least. I can relate in a lot of ways since I've had a pretty good amount of tragedy in my life, and I also ride motorcycles to get away from everything. I don't have the time or money to ride 55,000 miles, but even the shorter trips I do help in so many ways. I'm about to start read Neil's "Traveling Music", then "Roadshow". If they're anything like Ghost Rider, I'm sure I'll have trouble putting those books down too. What an incredible human he was.

[@Hobbit247]

Well....The Creator blessed us with Neil...Hands down the greatest drummer ever....I and my wife also suffered a child loss....I am also a moto ryder. I'm over 60 now but I'm still there. A little bit of a legend in the patch in Northern Alberta but this is about Neil. I've always wished I could have just popped in to his place or Geddy's or Alex's and just say let's have a coffee and shoot the shit.......Just I'm so Canadian....and proud of Rush. I love Rush. Thank you for everything

[@kirktheweatherman1622]

Rush has the best story to its journey ever. Neil sure did go through a lot of tough SHIT AND HEART-BREAKING MOMMENTS in his life, and I feel so bad for him😢😓😔 Then, after a couple of years of peace and depression, the PROFESSOR returned, and i got to see him twice at ages 6 and 8❤😎🤩😲. R.I.P PROFESSOR NEIL PEARTS. GHOST RIDER AND SECRET TOUCH ARE THE KEYS TO HIS JOURNEY FROM THAT INCIDENT AND FROM THAT ALBUM SUCH GREAT SONGS

[@kennethtilton6137]

I read Ghost Rider and I was crying by chapter 2. The thought of losing a daughter at such a young age was so heart wrenching, and you could see a father’s grief in his words. And then it transitioned to trying to help his wife find a reason to live, unsuccessfully, and just immersing himself to life on the road, and sending letters to a small circle of friends, including one that was serving a prison sentence. Neil was in his own prison, and he had to find a way to be paroled. His music became secondary, and life began again when he met Carrie and when she gave birth to Olivia.

[@noelb51]

I lost my brother in a car accident jan 31. The pain is like a sword through my heart. I never realized how much you can miss someone you love.

[@AmadeusRFL]

Hope you can find peace somehow. Love from a Rush fan to another Rush fan.

[@noelb51]

@@AmadeusRFL Thank you my friend. Neil Peart wrote a book, Ghost Rider, about him riding his bmw motorcycle 5,000 miles to cope with his grief of losing his daughter ina wreck. I was really close to my bro. A car accident is such a hard way to lose someone...and i have to drive pass the place almost every day. I try to find ANYTHING positive from it...but i cant.

[@rabbruce8232]

Same here from another Rush fan take care friend 👍

[@SoCal780]

@@noelb51 I am so very sorry for your loss. I can relate, my wife’s younger brother also died in a car accident back in 2001. It tore us all apart and we still mourn him 20 years later. I can honestly say that you will never get over it, BUT…you will come to terms with it and accept it with the passage of time. You have to, there is no other choice. Plus, your brother would WANT you to. I’m reading “Ghost Rider” right now and I am learning A LOT from it. Prayers to you, Noel, from one Rush brother to another. 🙏 You will be okay, trust me.

[@teebzr5975]

Hope one day you find joy again stranger friend

[@sanderson10df]

Arguably he is worthy of all homage by the man and artist he represented in his passage between us. A genuine ghost rider.

[@ChipsA17]

After watching all the Rush documentaries, and interviews and everything I could watch about rush I decided why not read one of the books too. Just read far and wide and now reading ghost rider. All I can say is wow, Neil can write and share with very deep and intricate words all of his stories that absolutely keep me hooked. One of the reasons I love Rush lyrics is because of the way Neil writes them. No other band makes me feel the way his lyrics do.

[@barbaragreer2976]

The mourning doves, at 5:20 while talking about his friends and family, instantly brought tears to my eyes.

[@Buckeye2043]

I’m coming up on one year of having lost my mother to a tragic accident. Always have been a Rush fan. Dad got me into them as a kid. But this past year their music has helped me heal. Especially vapor trails. His book about this has helped tremendously as well. It doesn’t make things better but it’s good to know these are normal feelings others have felt and will feel. One love

[@aidanpysher2764]

Neil was one of the main reasons I bought an R1200GS.

[@brianjansen3103]

I went to see a vapor trails show with casts on both arms up to my shoulders & the road mgr saw me on the lawn & tried throwing a laminate to me but people rushed in & crowded me so she didn't throw it, I'll always appreciate the kind regard anyways

[@ashlinnomarra1872]

Rush were one of my greatest influences growing up in Sarnia Ontario.Like them I was a bit of an outcast "artsy fartsy" in highschool but worked hard at my passion of playng the violin.Here I am in 2020 being in my 33rd season as a full time professional violinist and having no regrets with my choices in life.Im still in a deep funk over Mr.Peart's passing. We played music of Ella Fitzgerald tonight with big band orchestra and a fabulous singer.I "channelled" Neil's energy into my own playing and in homage to his playing,concentrated on my inner rhythmic subdivision of tied over dotted quarters along with being aware of "swinging" any consecutive eighths as led by the brass section.Thank you Neil for demonstrating the inner rhythm and beat regardless of what instrument you have dedicated your life to.This mourning is going to take a while....

[@JF-kv1gm]

I'm still in a deep funk too over Neil's passing, just can't seem to shake it just yet. 😔 Such an incredible man and mind. Sorely missed already. And his "Soul Brothers", man, what sensitivity, love and respect they had and have for eachother during the tragic period in the late 90's and ever since. What an amazing bond. Love and condolences to them, to Neil's wife and daughter, his family and all the Rush global community.

[@powazkifam]

J F I’m still in that same funk as well

[@SoCal780]

As am I. Neil has been a major influence in my life since 1978. That’s a LONG time! It felt as if a member of my own family had passed despite the fact that I never met him. I did get to within 20 feet of him twice during two of the twelve Rush shows that I saw, simply amazing! Good for you on your passion for the violin! Keep at it, Neil would want you to! 👍

[@nicholaswilkinson63]

This alone is a lot to take in, but Neil himself now being gone makes it all feel like a DOUBLE WHAMMY big time...

[@davidcoblentz7468]

Neil is a good friend. I miss him a lot. He was an extremely talented musician.

[@cybertaiga9534]

Great man, great friends and a touching story...

[@krisc4578]

Reading through Ghost Rider now. Phenomenal.

[@beadybaby]

Miss you Neil! 3 years today. Always wished to see him in some Anchorage diner during his ride!

[@midmichiganguy6536]

Sometimes that's what it takes, to leave and be left alone for a while. RIP Neil

[@toddhilpipre1536]

I met him with his years riding partner. My favorite band since was sixteen. Big bushed deard at subway in clarion Iowa. Fueled bikes at yes way pulled to Subway had to pull up them ask there ride. Niels partner told me we left Idaho at 730 this from Idaho we're heading for going threw Wyoming yellow stone national park then taking a left at rocky mountains. Taking found. Back roads down to California. God made sure no other human any were in clarion Iowa I realized three days later I hadn't the professor. Rush band got me still threw tough life had. Amen thanks Getty Alex niel. From north central Iowa Ames Iowa stat Hilton concertt. Rocked Todd hilpipre.

[@Ana.Lasecco]

Estou lendo o livro Ghost rider... Grato pelo vídeo! Brasil, presente!

[@Hiker63]

We have a place one mile from where he stayed, Two Wheels of Suches.

[@ricardinhomascaro]

The Way out is the way in !!! MotoMusicResilience Messiah Example !!! ghost rider ... We all ride with you

[@andrewdawson6217]

Rest in Peace dear Sir!

[@joshmoore6165]

This is a great interview! Is there more of it? I’d love to see the rest of it.

[@danny7954]

I always thought he rode with security to protect him from the cars ext. A blocker of sort. I'm sure over those 300000 miles he logged on a bike there where many close calls. Rip. A great( order of Canada) member.

[@alexsalinas32381]

What is the backing track? I like it.

[@sirpops7]

Just Like, Crosby, Stills & Nash. If One isn't there, The End. Oh Yeah, Mr Young. To some Level's.

[@adanacman666]

that place where hes sitting at the picnic table with the windmill does anybody know where that is???seems like i was there on a motorcycle trip 2016 in utah somewhere but not sure....

[@101soldiergrl]

I remember when they came out with Power Windows, i was heading to Germany pcsing to Wiesbaden. Poor Neal...this book changed lives. How difficult and sad.

[@sgtchewy]

Wtf is all of this even about if this man loses everything and then fast forward to be taken away himself. Idk. What is the reason for this pain? Why? Why

[@Papa-tn3vn]

The MOAB UTAH post card struck me funny as a U.S. military veteran. I thought to myself "They named a town after the largest conventional ordnance in the U.S. arsenal?" That weapon being the GBU-43B aka M.O.A.B. an official acronym for "Massive Ordnance Air Blast" commonly known as "Mother Of All Bombs", but alas the town was simply named after an area of land located on the eastern side of the Jordan River from biblical times known as Moab. OK I wasted your time, sorry, lol

[@DerekTJ]

Thanks for that!

[@SoCal780]

I have been to Moab, it’s beautiful!

[@nicholaswilkinson6126]

Compared to this, I'm not so sad that Rush ended at R40 in 2015.

[@Jonno2summit]

This is the story of a man, with wife and child. He lost that. All of it. He had to find himself again. This is a book for ANYONE. The fact that he was in some band is not important at all. This is the story of a man who lost his family.

[@cw6560]

Like led Zeppelin is never going to be the same without john B. The same without Neil P. For Rush.

[@michaelm4725]

I read Ghost Rider.

[@dagconst1]

What song is playing

[@badrogue66]

That would be Ghost Rider

[@quinton6357]

What film is this from?

[@badrogue66]

Its frpm the Rush documentary, All the Worlds a Lighted Stage

[@campzzyzx9792]

XOXO!!!

[@mikedunker7354]

🎸🎸💔💔❤‍🩹

[@motorcity7137]

Surprised he didn’t have troubles through Mexico esp the roads he’d take

[@keithleeuwen877]

:(

[@darrenochoa9211]

I hope he knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

[@teebzr5975]

He didn't believe he was a agnostic

[@skiph1622]

I have read his books. He was very anti-religious….even talking about songs he had written which he said were purposefully anti-religious. [@ Freewill and The Big Wheel. ] In particular, he spoke negatively against Christians. (At least the ones he has, in some form or fashion, had contact with.)

[@captainmw8885]

No, he did not accept an imaginary man as his saviour!

[@darrenochoa9211]

@@captainmw8885 If it is Gods will may he draw you towards are most merciful Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. For no man can come to him unless the Father draws him. You must be born again. Oh blood and water that gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us I trust in you. For the sake of his sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.

[@MikeEdwards-kj4dh]

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