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Offline Gliderjohn

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(NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« on: January 10, 2020, 04:37:07 PM »
Dang it, from brain cancer. Such a talented man and fellow rider.
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RIP Professor
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2020, 04:49:43 PM »
Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart dead at 67.
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2020, 04:52:44 PM »

   As a drummer myself, I know the dedication he had to put forth to achieve the level of perfection he showed.
      RIP Neil  :bow:

        Paul B :boozing: :boozing:
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2020, 05:08:14 PM »
For anyone that loved Rush’s music - a part of us died this week.

RIP Neil Peart - you were a good one.
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2020, 05:38:22 PM »
My favourite band since 1983; hence my screen name.

I'll be raising a glass tonight.  :boozing:

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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2020, 05:46:34 PM »
Oh no. RIP Neil.


My kids make fun of me for being a Rush fan. I'm saddened by this news.

Air drummers will be devastated.


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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2020, 05:58:51 PM »
He wrote a fabulous book about riding between shows.  (I think)
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2020, 06:24:09 PM »
My local Rock station is doing a Rush all evening in tribute.

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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2020, 07:05:05 PM »
Quote from: Gliderjohn on January 10, 2020, 04:37:07 PM
Dang it, from brain cancer. ...

what the heck is going on with all of these glioblastomas. i know 3 people who have/had them. 20 years ago we never heard about them. is it cell phone use or...what?
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2020, 07:07:57 PM »
Sad. I loved them back in the day. I challenge anyone to listen to YYZ and not be blown away.
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2020, 07:09:26 PM »
Another legend has left us.  Super talented with the sticks.
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2020, 07:22:04 PM »
I always felt I had a connection with him even though I never met him as he was from my home town, St.Catharines.  I remember his first band, JR Flood playing local venues.  Read all his books, well worth the read.  Great drummer and great rider with an uncompromising attitude.  Taken from us way too early!!!!  RIP
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2020, 07:28:58 PM »
Quote from: DonT on January 10, 2020, 05:58:51 PM
He wrote a fabulous book about riding between shows.  (I think)

RIP for the "Ghost Rider" (Travels on the Healing Road).  Famous for riding his GS between shows.

Raise a glass of The Macallan for Neal.   
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2020, 07:38:53 PM »
Terrible news....he was a dedicated rider / enthusiast...and an exceptional talented drummer....Godspeed Neal, and R.I.P.
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2020, 07:40:59 PM »
https://youtu.be/09l35k0rGvY

A humorous piece done for tv that aired in 2007. 6 minutes. Bit of bike content.

What did the drummer get on his I.Q. test?.....


....Drool!   :drool:
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2020, 07:56:47 PM »
This is very sad. He was a great musician, and an outstanding human being.

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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2020, 08:39:44 PM »
Good book. Daughter died in a car crash driving to college. Wife never recovered & died of cancer in about a yr. Hence, he called a time out, bought the bike, cleared his head, wrote the book then rejoined Rush.
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart has died.
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2020, 08:44:05 PM »
One of my favorite bands.  Very sad news.  RIP Neal. 
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2020, 01:03:47 AM »
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2020, 02:20:07 AM »
A loss in the music world for sure.
Condolences to those.

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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #20 on: January 11, 2020, 08:36:54 AM »
SOundtrack of my youth....  SO sad.. 
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #21 on: January 11, 2020, 10:11:43 AM »
since you mention his riding, I found some shots of him and his GS





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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2020, 07:32:09 AM »
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2020, 12:15:22 PM »
Quote from: jas67 on January 12, 2020, 07:32:09 AM
A Hundred Miles Before Breakfast - The Beautiful Life Of Rush Drummer And Motorcyclist Neil Peart

Ghost Rider is just a good book.  I was garageband drummer, drink scotch and ride motorcycles, so I could relate to much.  It was marvelous bittersweet story.  We can all feel pain and experience loneliness whether you're a rock star or retired guy.  It also brought to life the winter in Canada in a surprisingly great point of view.   Got to see the band after reading it. 

Highly recommended book. 
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #24 on: January 12, 2020, 01:10:03 PM »
"You can drive those wheels to the end of the road
You will still find the past right behind you"
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2020, 04:37:55 AM »
Very sad, I loved Rush, and as a newbie drummer looked at Peart as one of my inspirations with Carey and Harrison...
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #26 on: January 13, 2020, 01:45:29 PM »
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #27 on: January 13, 2020, 01:57:36 PM »
RIP Neal.......Rush was the very first rock concert I went to.......back around 1973 - 74. They were on the bill opening up for Canned Heat and Steppenwolf. Rush blew the other two bands off the stage.  Sorry to say I have not seen them live since. :cry: :cry:
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #28 on: January 14, 2020, 02:02:43 AM »
Still hard to believe. At the moment it is really hard to watch this but I can recommend the documentaries:
Time Stand Still & Beyond The Lighted Stage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPseMdrUTpw

Maybe this helps to cheer us up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq3yjfoorsU
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Re: (NGC) - Neal Peart (The Professor) has died.
« Reply #29 on: January 14, 2020, 12:19:12 PM »
One of my favorite bands of all time.  I listen to at least one Rush song daily.  RIP, Neil.
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