The Life of Neil Peart
Rush Discography
1. Rush
2. Fly by Night
3. Caress of Steal
4. 2112
5. All the World's a Stage
6. A Farewell to Kings
7. Archives
8. Hemisphere
9. Permanent Waves
10. Moving Pictures
11. Exit.....Stage Left
12. Signals
13. Grace Under Pressure
14. Power Windows
15. Hold Your Fire
16. A Show of Hands
17. Presto
18. Chronicles
19. Roll the Bones
20. Counterparts
21. Retrospective I
22. Retrospective II
24. Different Stages- Lives
25. Vapor Tails
Here is Neil with his signature drums set. His set includes 14 cymbals, 3 chinas, a xylophone, 7 toms, 4 bongos , 2 bass drums, and 5 electric drum pads. |
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Bio
Neil Peart was born on September 12,
1952 , in Hamiltion, Ontario Canada. When Neil turned 13, he bagan
taking drum lessons. These lessons would eventually shape one of
the greastest drummers of all time. In 1970 Neil moved to London,
England. After a short period in London moved back to Canada to
back into the music. This was when he met Alex Lifeson, and Geddy
Lee( The other 2/3 of Rush). Neil auditioned for the two, and in
1974 Neil got the call, and
Rush was formed. Aside from being the drummer, Neil was and still
is the cheif lyricicst in the group.
Along with being one of the greatest drummers of all time, Neil Peart is an author. He has written the books, The Masked Rider Cycling in West Africa, and Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road. Along with novels, he has written books on drumming. Those books include Shock Rock II Drumbeats, Drum Techniques of Rush, and More Drum Techniques of Rush.
Throughout the years Rush has released 25 albums between 1974 and 2002, many which have gone gold and platnium. In 2002 they released Vapor Trails. It is their first studio album in 5 years. They are now getting ready to tour the world. Tragically Neil lost his daughter, Selena, in a 1997 car accident and then lost his wife, Jacqueline, a year later to cancer.
Influences
-Keith Moon
-Buddy Rich
Carl Palmer
-Freddie Grubber
-Bill Bruford
Neil's Set
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