Tag Archives: Neil Peart

Peart’s 1982 ‘Who Reads Modern Drummer?’ Letter

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: It’s clear from Neil Peart’s letter that I lost his first “quote” meant for use in his Who Reads Modern Drummer? ad. Yikes! But Neil’s response was gracious. I don’t remember if we — Modern Drummer — requested … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Appreciating the Moment

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Earlier this week I pulled Neil Peart’s Far and Away: A Prize Every Time from my bookshelf, where I placed it, half read, months ago. Time to finish. For no reason, everytime I read Neil’s book I am … Continue reading →

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Peart – Transitions Are the Weakness of Many a Drummer

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One more of my favorite interview moments of Neil Peart explaining his drumming. Neil Peart: Transitions are much overlooked. But they’re the weakness of many a drummer. He can lay down a nice feel and move to another … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – A Day in the Life

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My Neil Peart interview transcripts bring back fond memories. Neil was always fun to interview, due in large measure, I believe, to the interviews always feeling like two guys having casual conversation. The interviews felt that way because … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – My Writing Apprenticeship

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Neil Peart is perhaps as respected as writer — lyrics and books — as much as he is respected as a drummer. Six or seven years ago, while packing all my “things” to move out of the house … Continue reading →

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