Tag Archives: Neil Peart

Neil Peart on Manu Katche

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From a personal letter, I enjoy re-reading Neil’s take on drummer Manu Katche and some of the musicians Katche was recording with at the time. Neil’s aside on Robbie Robertson’s lyric writing made me smile. The italicized words … Continue reading →

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Peart – Trying to Do Something Really Great

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Again, in reviewing boxes of stuff in preparation for a move I discovered a stack of Neil Peart/Scott K Fish correspondence held together with a tan rubber band. It’s clear from Neil’s letter I was living in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Peart – ‘Scissors, Paper, Stone’ Essay

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: According to the Cygnus-X1 Rush tribute web site, Neil Peart’s “Scissors, Paper, Stone” essay was part of the band’s “Presto” tour book. My copy of the essay is in a format often used in record company press kits … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart’s ‘High-Tech Universe’

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a screenshot from a letter from Neil Peart I found last week combing through a box of assorted papers. Written from Toronto on October 25, 1986 on Neil’s “new Macintosh computer,” this snippet has Neil sharing … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart 1984 Interview and Back Story

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jason Carey, owner of JJC Photographic and and excellent musician, asked if I was interested in talking on camera about my interview with Neil Peart for Modern Drummer‘s 1984 cover story. Jason’s idea was an opportunity to address … Continue reading →

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