Tag Archives: Rush

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 – 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 Ludwig Ad 1989

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across this infrequently seen full-page Neil Peart/Ludwig ad in the April 1989 of Modern Drummer. Great looking kit. Not sure why Neil was made up like a Mime.

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Neil Peart – If the Simple Dumb Thing Works Best

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF CORRECTION: Learned users of DrumForum.com pointed out it is Steve Smith, not Neil Peart, playing drums on Jeff Berlin’s Subway Music. Neil plays on other tracks on the album. It’s good to know the truth, and it’s good that … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – Fun with the Four-On-the-Floor Bass Drum

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is from the full transcript of my 1986 conversation with Neil Peart. Here’s the back story. Right before I asked this question about playing in 4/4 time, Neil spoke at some length about using odd-time signatures … Continue reading →

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