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Neil's been a closet Phil Collins fan for years. He's known to be heard singing SusSudio in the shower.

 

:musicnote: There's a girl that's been on my mind....

All the time...Su-Su-Sudio" :musicnote:

 

Who the hell names their kid "Sussudio"? :eh: :P

Who names their kid Moon Unit?
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I don't know much about Phil Collins and have never followed his career, but he does speak words of wisdom in this article. I hope Neil Peart gives some serious reflection to what he said.

;) :syrinx:

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An open letter to Neil

my drinking partner

and drum guru:

 

So here it is. The end. Time for one door to close, and another to open. The Yukon Blade Grinder dialed me up, and told me about the scenario. I just couldn't leave them hanging, so here goes.

 

Saturday you will play the Forum in that dangerous shithole known as LA. The last Rush concert will bring many to tears...out of love...and from a love lost. It seems in music, as in life, when the last note is played or the final breath is drawn, we sit in shock over the finality of it all. No doubt to be the case here. Forty years of sweat. Forty years of joy. Forty years of tendinitis development. It all hurts. So soak it in.

 

I remember laying my sticks down on the floor tom after my final concert with Genesis. Elation wouldn't be a good word to describe my feelings. Relief was more like it. I did my bit for the band, and was ready to move on to other pastures to see what lay beyond my purview. Something else was out there and I needed to find out for myself what exists "beyond the cymbals".

 

Boy was I an idiot. I missed my friends.

 

Your gig is a gravy train on biscuit wheels old chap. Don't let it go. Persevere until you drop. You've got a full tank, as witnessed from this tour. The tabloids raved about the band. Not one ill review to be found, except one on some website called "The Rush Forum"...written by a complete tosser.

 

Don't quit and let your belly hang over your belt. I know the story of "being" there for your family. I respect that so much Neil. I respect it so much that I think you should put their asses on a tricked out bus, and take them with you to see America again and again. But that's just me, your friend Phil.

 

Do us a favor. Stay in the game.

 

Play when you want to play.

Record when you want to record.

 

Never give up performing with Alex and Geddy. What you have is too special. Your little one will certainly miss her Uncle Dirk and Uncle Lerxt. Wouldn't want to deprive her of that now would you?

 

Take it from me, a man who left his mates to put on his Mr. Jangles dancing shoes. Sure I made millions. I sold more records than when I was with Genesis. Made the papers and everything.

 

To this day I still ask myself "What if"?

 

Don't be that guy.

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Your friend and fellow drummer,

Phil

 

P.S.--Where's that double bass pedal I loaned you back in 2005? I need it.

 

P.S.S.--You must visit Goatnut,TN...there's this really cool cave.

 

Absolutely incredible! Sweet, yet incredible! :ebert: :ebert:

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I don't know much about Phil Collins and have never followed his career, but he does speak words of wisdom in this article. I hope Neil Peart gives some serious reflection to what he said.

;) :syrinx:

He does strike a chord does he not? Glad he sent this in.
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Great read :ebert: I love how the YBG can pull in these big names to contribute. I think it's going to become a status symbol among celebs. Edited by Your_Lion
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Great read :ebert: I love how the YBG can pull in these big names to contribute. I think it's going to become a status symbol among celebs.

We tried landing Ringo Starr. Sadly, he'd never heard of Neil, or the YBG for that matter. Phil was our backup.
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I liked it even more than the previous one!!!

 

Hey, the upper view of Neil's setup posted above has 08 sides...as in Octavarium...*hint hint*

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Neil's been a closet Phil Collins fan for years. He's known to be heard singing SusSudio in the shower.

 

:musicnote: There's a girl that's been on my mind....

All the time...Su-Su-Sudio" :musicnote:

 

Who the hell names their kid "Sussudio"? :eh: :P

 

The parents of an Asian prostitute.

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Great read :ebert: I love how the YBG can pull in these big names to contribute. I think it's going to become a status symbol among celebs.

We tried landing Ringo Starr. Sadly, he'd never heard of Neil, or the YBG for that matter. Phil was our backup.

 

Can I suggest you try Obama or Putin next?

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Neil's been a closet Phil Collins fan for years. He's known to be heard singing SusSudio in the shower.

 

:musicnote: There's a girl that's been on my mind....

All the time...Su-Su-Sudio" :musicnote:

 

Who the hell names their kid "Sussudio"? :eh: :P

Who names their kid Moon Unit?

 

The same guy who named his other kid Dweezil of course!

And it's not better than that little girl named APPLE. I forget, what's she Gweneth Paltrow's kid or something right?

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Great read :ebert: I love how the YBG can pull in these big names to contribute. I think it's going to become a status symbol among celebs.

We tried landing Ringo Starr. Sadly, he'd never heard of Neil, or the YBG for that matter. Phil was our backup.

 

Can I suggest you try Obama or Putin next?

I could, but if the admin frowned on Rush Limbaugh, those guys would certainly be off limits...or not.
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I liked it even more than the previous one!!!

 

Hey, the upper view of Neil's setup posted above has 08 sides...as in Octavarium...*hint hint*

 

Are you saying Neil is trying to be like Portnoy?!

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:LOL:

 

I think Neil will stay in the game due to liking money.

Really? I'm of the mind he's in it for the pleasure of touring.

 

Olivia told him to stay on the road until he has enough money to buy her a pony.

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:LOL:

 

I think Neil will stay in the game due to liking money.

Really? I'm of the mind he's in it for the pleasure of touring.

 

Olivia told him to stay on the road until he has enough money to buy her a pony.

Where will it stay? Not many ponies running around Santa Monica.
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:LOL:

 

I think Neil will stay in the game due to liking money.

Really? I'm of the mind he's in it for the pleasure of touring.

 

Olivia told him to stay on the road until he has enough money to buy her a pony.

Where will it stay? Not many ponies running around Santa Monica.

 

Olivia plans to keep it in her bedroom.

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You so crazy. :wacko: :hi: :crazy: :blink: :unsure: :D

 

But, I really do like the hat :wub:

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:LOL:

 

I think Neil will stay in the game due to liking money.

Really? I'm of the mind he's in it for the pleasure of touring.

 

Olivia told him to stay on the road until he has enough money to buy her a pony.

 

I think Olivia is telling him, "I am finally getting the chance to see you play and now you're quitting? Bullshit,dad! I don't think so!" :LOL:

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:LOL:

 

I think Neil will stay in the game due to liking money.

Really? I'm of the mind he's in it for the pleasure of touring.

 

Olivia told him to stay on the road until he has enough money to buy her a pony.

 

I think Olivia is telling him, "I am finally getting the chance to see you play and now you're quitting? Bullshit,dad! I don't think so!" :LOL:

It is probably the scenario that will keep him in the game...oddly.
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I liked it even more than the previous one!!!

 

Hey, the upper view of Neil's setup posted above has 08 sides...as in Octavarium...*hint hint*

 

Are you saying Neil is trying to be like Portnoy?!

 

No...but if Portnoy wants to carry on the Rush torch with Alex and Geddy, the door should be opened!

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I liked it even more than the previous one!!!

 

Hey, the upper view of Neil's setup posted above has 08 sides...as in Octavarium...*hint hint*

 

Are you saying Neil is trying to be like Portnoy?!

 

No...but if Portnoy wants to carry on the Rush torch with Alex and Geddy, the door should be opened!

But who's gonna write the lyrics? Geddy or Alex? I can see that, but the name should be Rush w/Portnoy
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