Xanadoood Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Now that it looks like Neil is officially " retired", was wondering if young drummers appreciate what he's brought to the world of rock drumming in his 40 + years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I aprechiate it!! He is my fav drumer of all time!! :Neil: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 He's only been retired a year. I know people's attention spans are shorter now but don't you think it's a bit soon to be asking that question? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 He's only been retired a year. I know people's attention spans are shorter now but don't you think it's a bit soon to be asking that question? :P Haha.. true! I'm just curious if drummers from the millennial generation are inspired by his drumming the way they were back in his prime years 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 He's only been retired a year. I know people's attention spans are shorter now but don't you think it's a bit soon to be asking that question? :P Haha.. true! I'm just curious if drummers from the millennial generation are inspired by his drumming the way they were back in his prime years I would imagine so due to the plethora of videos, articles and sheer volume of music they've put out over the years. He's still one of the best rock drummers out there, if not the best. As long as there are new up and coming musicians, he should still be influential. However with less people playing instruments compared to the past, it's hard to know how long that will be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Based on other non-Rush music forums I frequent, he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Do not know, but he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well I think that unless he has physical problems like Phil Collins, then Neil wont be retired for long. Drumming is in his blood Whether he will ever tour again is another matter but I still think that there is a lot still to come from the Professor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Neil never played drums again or at least anywhere outside his house. I think listeners don't car or know who they are but hardcore musicians will always love good players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I think Neil will always be held in high regard, as will Rush as a band ... Neil's impact is based on something that young and future musicians will always look back to as influential .. Plus, he was never a rock star - he was a rock god ... They live forever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Now that it looks like Neil is officially " retired", was wondering if young drummers appreciate what he's brought to the world of rock drumming in his 40 + years? Of course, yes, absolutely!Admiration, techniques, inspiration, reverence and brilliant music will continue for years and years. It'll cross at least two or three future generations! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Edited February 10, 2017 by goose 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Which is a larger part of what's wrong with music today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Which is a larger part of what's wrong with music today. .. and post 1985 Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Which is a larger part of what's wrong with music today. .. and post 1985 Rush I'm not against using electronic percussion if it is an accompaniment to an acoustic set. But just programmable drum machines and no one actually playing any instruments is my point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I have talked to so many young drummers ( Toronto area ) Trust me kids 16-25 know exactly who he is and are truly inspired by him Its the same thing with Buddy rich- I play drums but he was way before my time - never knew who the hell was-or was into jazz .Until i seen him onTV on carson or the muppets for the first time years and years ago I thought he was a freak of nature what he can do on the drums .IncredibleIf you play drums at all -you search things -its a matter of a few clicks and Peart comes up somewhere doing it the way only Peart can do . Masterclass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Which is a larger part of what's wrong with music today. .. and post 1985 Rush I'm not against using electronic percussion if it is an accompaniment to an acoustic set. But just programmable drum machines and no one actually playing any instruments is my point. :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Which is a larger part of what's wrong with music today. .. and post 1985 Rush I'm not against using electronic percussion if it is an accompaniment to an acoustic set. But just programmable drum machines and no one actually playing any instruments is my point. :haz: That would still be considered a drum machine. I think. :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 http://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Novation-Circuit-Grid-Based-Groovebox.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Nord-Drum-2-Percussion-Synthesizer.jpghttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tr-8.jpg Not sure how good they are for lyric writing. Which is a larger part of what's wrong with music today. .. and post 1985 Rush I'm not against using electronic percussion if it is an accompaniment to an acoustic set. But just programmable drum machines and no one actually playing any instruments is my point. ooops, my bad I thought you meant lyric writing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 He's only been retired a year. I know people's attention spans are shorter now but don't you think it's a bit soon to be asking that question? :P If you would actually read Xanadood's question you would realize that it's just a hypothetical question. See the quotes.It's Rush fans like you that are clueless.Always hoping that Neil will come out of retirement and do one more gig. Perhaps the Bon Jovi album "Keep The Faith" would interest your arrogant musical mind of quality rock records. Asking a question like this is right on par. Neil is done. Move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Neil's past performance and writing is Eternal. It will live on forever as long as the Earth is still in existence.As for humanity. We are all relative. Stuck in our aging bodies. But "The Spirit Carries On." God I hate Dream Theater........ Edited February 13, 2017 by RUSHHEAD666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 The "Spirit Of Radio" shall carry on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 He's only been retired a year. I know people's attention spans are shorter now but don't you think it's a bit soon to be asking that question? :P If you would actually read Xanadood's question you would realize that it's just a hypothetical question. See the quotes.It's Rush fans like you that are clueless.Always hoping that Neil will come out of retirement and do one more gig. Perhaps the Bon Jovi album "Keep The Faith" would interest your arrogant musical mind of quality rock records. Asking a question like this is right on par. Neil is done. Move on. Nope. Sorry. If you would actually read what I said then you would see that I didn't mention anything about wanting to him to play any more. I was talking about the length of time he had been retired and how young people have short attention spans,but not THAT short. Boy, such anger and resentment. I feel sorry for you that you can't let things go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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