Tag Archives: Rush

Peart on Playing Two Bass Drums Well

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Scott K Fish

Revisiting Modern Drummer‘s May 1983 issue for my recent Terri Lyne Carrington post, I came across an interesting exchange of information in the “Ask A Pro” column between Jeff Wald of Maryland, MD, and Neil Peart. Wald said he has … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Music and Writing Pt 2

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I posted the first part of this interview I had forgotten this interview was the basis for Neil Peart’s April 1984 Modern Drummer cover story. I thank those listeners who refreshed my memory. This is the other … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Music and Writing Pt. 1

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This 30-plus minute conversation with Neil Peart is one of my favorites. It is a conversation with two guys who love music, drumming, and writing. Neil talks about his goal to transition to professional writer from drummer/lyricist, once … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Neil Peart’s Writer Discipline

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From Neil Peart’s letter to me from Toronto on October 31, 1985. As much as I appreciated our drum discussions, I have very fond memories of the thoughts Neil and I shared about writing. The older I get, … Continue reading →

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Peart – If You Don’t Run Away and Hide

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Yesterday, within a box of papers, I found a typed 1985 letter from Neil Peart. He had just finished two-and-a-half weeks on his “little computer,” typing up 40 pages from his recent China bicycle trip journal. The next … Continue reading →

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