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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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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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Neil Peart: A Musician is a Guy Who Gets Up in the Morning and Goes to Work

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s the back story for this interview excerpt. I remember the room Neil, Claudia Fish, and I were in for this interview. But I can’t connect it to a place (New York City?) or to the published interview. … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – Lyricists & Drummers: A Lot in Common (198?)

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Once I identify the year of this interview I will let you know. As I’ve written before, digitizing my old analog drum tapes teaches me many lessons in hindsight, one of which is: Label all interview cassettes carefully … Continue reading →

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