Tag Archives: Writing

Many Sides of Neil Peart

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is one of my favorite letters from Neil Peart. Written in October 1986 on his two-week old Macintosh computer, it captures many sides of Neil: the writer side, the techno side, the drumming side, the reader side, … Continue reading →

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Peart – Reasons to Read

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As interesting as it was swapping stories in person and through letters with Neil Peart about drummers, drums, and drumming; sharing stories about writing and writers was equally enjoyable and informative. Neil read all the time. He may … Continue reading →

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Peart – Getting Past a Writer’s Cold Feet

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This handwritten note is Neil Peart accepting Modern Drummer Founder Ron Spagnardi’s invitation to join the MD Advisory Board. Most interesting to me, and perhaps to his fans who know Neil only as a prolific book author, is … Continue reading →

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What About ‘New-To-Me’ Drummers?

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t often write about them, but drummers owe a lot to players we might refer to as “one hit wonders.” Think of Ronnie Wilson, the Surfaris’ drummer who gave the world the classic drum hit, “Wipe Out.” … 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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