Maverick Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I haven't been on here in a while, and I didn't even know he was sick. I don't see any thread titles on here referring to it. Also, I've been getting a lot of bogus "Rush" click bait on my Google homepage, and I thought this might have been some of that, too. I can't believe it, but it makes all the vague answers from Geddy, over the past several years, make sense. This sucks. I just lost my favorite Uncle and now my favorite musician is gone. Rest In Peace. He kept his illness quiet from the fans. He probably just wanted to live it out in peace. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Gutted to the core. f**k CANCER. The man defined my life with his lyrics. I just can't. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 This all gives some context to Neil being radio silent for the last few years. I feel for Geddy, having to answer questions about Neil's status, having to leave it at, "he's not playing drums anymore" a year ago, when he most certainly knew the situation was a lot more dire. Absolutely. And how tremendous and tremendously fitting it is that his band mates/brothers kept it private. Rest eternal, Neil. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Rest in peace, Neil... I am just shocked and saddened...Thanks, Mike for giving us this place, and keeping it going. Thanks Mike - I love you! This place was such a gift. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Shuffling Rush for the rest of the night at work. :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Absolutely shocked. Devastated for his family and friends, and also for Alex and Geddy. Rest in peace, Professor, your music will live on. :rose: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I wish I could find the words to express how much this band has mean't to me since I discovered them in 1976, but then I just feel selfish for even trying. Prayers to his wife and daughter, as well as Geddy and Alex Godspeed Neil 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZivotSon Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I haven't been here forever, but I needed to stop by and share my condolences with all of our Rush family, who are shocked by this sad news today. Rest in peace Neil, thank you for all the music. I'm in the same boat. Heard the news and immediately thought of this community. My condolences to his family and all of you, some of the best music fans in the world. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxr5 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 This is terribly sad news. RIP sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfwayToGone Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I can’t believe the news. Un f’n real. Poor guy had the saddest story already and then this tops it all off. I feel heartbroken for his family and all of us who loved his work and were inspired by him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Mover and Shaker Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Gut punch. :( 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Shocking news indeed. Thank you for the inspiration. The Garden will be played tonight in your memory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Stunned. I don't think it's completely hit me yet. RIP to the greatest drummer and one of the best lyricists ever. Not sure I consider him my personal favorite drummer(top two though but maybe tied with Bruford). Best lyricist though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I can't believe it, I am feeling dazed. Another part of my life is gone, I hope he didn't suffer too much. Bless you Neil for all you gave us. RIP you wonderful genius :( :Neil: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just saw this news moments ago. Heartbreaking. Neil's music & words have so impacted my life...R.I.P. Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Whats really upsetting about all of this....It's horrible for us to hear about this news.....I can't imagine how it must have been for Geddy and Alex right now and for the past almost 4 years. They clearly knew he was sick....And every single time that an interviewer stuck a microphone in their faces, or a fan went up to them on the street and asked them. "What's the likelihood of a reunion?" "Will Rush ever play again?" and they had to simply say that Neil wasn't playing drums anymore....And all the times that they had to put on a happy face when someone brought up Neil and pretend that everything was all hunky dory :( God...I can't imagine what a heavy burden that is..... Edited January 10, 2020 by fraroc 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkFaure Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Haven't been on here in forever, but I came back to pay my respects. I didn't think a day like this would come so soon but... it has. And it's gut-wrenching.One of my friends sent me a link to an article about Neil. I honestly thought it was gonna be a prank, I just kinda thought "This link has Neil Peart and obituary in it, this has to be a joke. Just someone with the same name." I still want to believe it is, but I know that what I read was real.I just feel real numb right now. Rest in peace, Professor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By Tor Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I don`t know what to write and on the other side of it , I could write what Rush means to me , which is now 42 years on . My first band I saw live .Thank God it was Rush . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Rest in peace, Neil... I am just shocked and saddened...Thanks, Mike for giving us this place, and keeping it going. Indeed. :cheers: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Saddened and stunned. Rest in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Poor guy had the saddest story already and then this tops it all off. He had heartbreak, he suffered huge losses.....and yet, he enjoyed great joys and triumphs. He fell in love and had a wonderful daughter not once but TWICE. His life was a roller coaster, and I would argue that his life was certainly better than those of many others, who have experienced no joy at all. Tis better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H to O Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 It was Neil that inspired me to pick up the sticks as a teen and begin a lifelong passion for drumming. The opening fill to Digital Man to be precise. It was Neil and Rush that inspired me to approach business and life with integrity and a quest for excellence. It was Neil and Rush that taught me to never rest on your laurels, and bring your best to your work and life everyday. It was Neil and Rush that brought music that became the soundtrack to my life. It was Neil and Rush that caused me to travel near and far to see them play whenever I could. Thanks for your inspiration and dedication to your family, your craft, your band and your fans Neil Peart. You will be forever missed. ❤️ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I can’t believe it. I had no idea he had brain cancer. Floored. My drumming icon. The guy who got me into drums. This is hard to put into words so I won’t try. So long Professor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karena Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 If it turns out he was wrong about an afterlife here's hoping the Rush fans up there aren't bugging him too much. :musicnote: RIP, farewell to a rare talent and a guy who truly endured. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amps211 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) when I get in my van here in about an hour I'm turning on Rush and I'm not sure when I'll turn it off again .. right now all I want to do is listen to Rush .. for a long long time Edited January 10, 2020 by Amps211 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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