Neil Peart Done?

[dgtlman]

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/1...ed-from-music/

[Phlakaton]

Yup. Farewell Neil.

[at least 100 dead]

“Done” has an unnecessarily negative connotation. Have you any idea how insanely taxing Rush music is to a drummer? If he wants to bow out in grace, more power to him. Neil Peart has contributed so much music, if he had retired after Moving Pictures, he’d still be a hero (to me anyway).

[Phlakaton]

“Done” has an unnecessarily negative connotation. Have you any idea how insanely taxing Rush music is to a drummer? If he wants to bow out in grace, more power to him. Neil Peart has contributed so much music, if he had retired after Moving Pictures, he’d still be a hero (to me anyway).

Me too. Of all the music I love and listen to - Rush will always be my most cherished band. As a kid Neil was my first real drumming hero.

[Mister Triscuits]

Yeah, good for him. He's made his contribution and it was a massive one. No need for him to keep parading around until his strength fails.

[nosebone]

I watched the documentary Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage , and really ended up liking those guys, especially Peart.

He came, he conquered, it's time ,I understand,

Same with Broof.

[zeprogmeister]

It's been a great career. Lifeson mentioned he wanted the R40 to continue a little longer, and Lee is now talking about a 2nd solo album, so I see those guys continuing musical things.

[gpeccary]

Hopefully this means another Lifeson solo album, Victor kicks ass...

[Kcrimso]

Hopefully this means another Lifeson solo album, Victor kicks ass...

In latest Prog magazine Lifeson told that he is considering new soloalbum.

[gpeccary]

^^^Autobuy. I think he's criminally under rated as a guitarist outside Rush fandom.

[Facelift]

I guess Rush is done, then. As a fan, it feels pretty bad, and it hasn't even really sunk in yet.

I've never known a time in my life when Rush didn't exist.

I've not much cared for the Geddy or Alex solo albums, but I'll give any of their new albums a chance, if they make more.

I really hope that they don't get another drummer and carry on as Rush, but I don't think that is a realistic worry.

[Yves]

I really hope that they don't get another drummer and carry on as Rush, but I don't think that is a realistic worry.

Geddy was quite emphatic in the movie that this would never occur. When they thought Neil was done after the tragedies that befell him, they were seriously envisioning the end of RUSH.

[oilersfan]

I haven't read the entire interview in Drumhead but if this is indeed 'the' retirement announcement it comes across as a little odd. Not surprising, mind you, but just different then I thought it would be handled. Personally I'm going to wait until we have an official word from the band before believing that Neil is completely done playing music.

With all that said, if he is indeed done, good for him.

[StevegSr]

Neil has gone in for a long overdue retirement. I'm thrilled that he allowed me, along with countless thousands, to be part of both his fascinating musical as well as his touching and moving personal journey to get to where he's at today. He will always be "the Professor" and I wish him much joy and happiness with his retirement.

[ProgArtist]

Sad that I missed Rush's tour this year as I only ever saw them once (Test for Echo tour). I never saw Bruford perform.

[Fracktured]

Bring back Rusty

[Yves]

Bring back Rusty

Are you referring to John Rutsey? He died in 2008 or 2009.

[dropforge]

Yeah, good for him. He's made his contribution and it was a massive one. No need for him to keep parading around until his strength fails.

This.

[Shadow]

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/1...ed-from-music/

Was it me or did his voice sound bad in that video.

[Dave (in MA)]

Was it me or did his voice sound bad in that video.

He was singing like someone who couldn't hear himself.

Or maybe the real reason Peart is quitting is, he's heard Lee's singing recently.

[Yodelgoat]

Too bad. I thought that Rush had entered a new era of songwriting and that they were just hitting their groove. From the way Alex and Geddy were talking in the interview on Serius Radio, that they were certainly not ready to hang it up. They both still loved playing out. Man it seems a shame to have so much left in the tank and to have one guy make the decision. I almost wish they would do like Kansas is trying, and keep replacing members to keep the music alive - Of course they have also lost their lyricist.

I wonder how things will play out. I certainly though that they would have one more album with no tour.

I wonder what it would be like to go to a show with just Geddy and a band, or Just Alex and a band. I would think it would definitely be a let down - Rush had once of the best live shows around. To be just shut down like this. I wonder if Ged and Alex were surprised by Neils announcement. They sure seemed like they were hoping time might repair some of the feelings of being worn out on the road. Once Neil's daughter hits 14, he may find that kids dont always see their parents through the rose colored glasses, and he may wish he could recant. There probably wont be any one-off shows either, because he's not going to want to play at anything but his absolute best. Today I am sad. Not only for me, but for Geddy and Alex too. I think they like me, still are in love with Rush. Walking away from that brand they fought so hard for... Ouch. For Neil, it was a job, for them it was a love affair with Music.

I wonder if we'll be seeing any books or poetry from Neil in the future or if he truly will "retire" from everything. I know he has many passions beyond music. Hey maybe a travel show. Of course it cant involve people he doesnt already know..

[bondegezou]

While I understand his desire to retire from drumming, and he has every right to make that decision and have it respected, I wonder if he might still write lyrics/poetry?

Henry

[firth5th]

The dancer slows her frantic pace
In pain and desperation
Her aching limbs and downcast face
Aglow with perspiration

Stiff as wire, her lungs on fire
With just the briefest pause
The flooding through her memory
The echoes of old applause

She limps across the floor
And closes her bedroom door
The writer stares with glassy eyes

Defies the empty page
His beard is white, his face is lined
And streaked with tears of rage

Thirty years ago, how the words would flow
With passion and precision
But now his mind is dark and dulled
By sickness and indecision
And he stares out the kitchen door
Where the sun will rise no more

Some are born to move the world
To live their fantasies
But most of us just dream about
The things we'd like to be

Sadder still to watch it die
Than never to have known it
For you -- the blind who once could see
The bell tolls for thee

[Vic2012]

Bring back Rusty

It's not funny but I guffawed just now.

Yeah Rush is over. Clockwork Angels was ok. Not a bad way to call it a day. I'd be interested in hearing what Rush could do with a new drummer.

[TheLoony]

I could see something like a new album in a couple years with a very few, very well selected, festival shows with one being streamed worldwide live.

But I don't think even that will happen. Re-reading Roadshow and his recent entries about this tour makes me certain he will never tour on even that small a scale again.

Yet, they have surprised us all over the years with one decision or another what the fuck do I know? I do tend to believe him but only time will tell.