chemistry1973 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Beautiful photograph. https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/check-out-this-rare-pre-rush-picture-of-neil-peart/ 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Nice find! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Anybody else looking at all the other things in that pic, too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 You can see "old Peart" in this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Awesome pic. Wonder where exactly it was taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Awesome pic. Wonder where exactly it was taken? According to pages 206 to 212 of Neil Peart's book 'Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times', he's probably working behind the counter at one of the chain of tourist souvenir shops in Carnaby Street and Piccadilly Circus (in London, England) courtesy of a friend's employer, who was also the owner of the businesses. Edited February 21, 2020 by RushFanForever 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Awesome pic. Wonder where exactly it was taken? According to pages 206 to 212 of Neil Peart's book 'Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times', he's probably working behind the counter at one of the chain of tourist souvenir shops in Carnaby Street and Piccadilly Circus (in London, England) courtesy of a friend's employer, who was also the owner of the businesses. That sounds very likely. Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Original colour slide... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBag Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Great photo. A young dude exploring what life has to offer with the goal of becoming a master craftsman and yet became a reluctant rock star along the way. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Anybody else looking at all the other things in that pic, too?Not a True Rush Fan ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Anybody else looking at all the other things in that pic, too?Not a True Rush Fan ;) Guilty...yup, I am just a tremendous poseur. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Digital Man Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Awesome pic. Wonder where exactly it was taken?I recently paid a visit one evening to where Neil worked in London, The Great Frog in Ganton Street in Londons Soho district and where I believe this photo was taken. The shop is still there and has barely changed since it opened although it's closed for renovation at present. I stood outside for a few minutes and took in the street scene and reflected that this place would have been an important part of Neils formative years trying to scrape a living with no idea that in just a few years how his fortune would change to become a music legend. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 You can see "old Peart" in this photo.If you look closer you could also see snails and arrows... :smoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim091 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Awesome pic. Wonder where exactly it was taken?I recently paid a visit one evening to where Neil worked in London, The Great Frog in Ganton Street in Londons Soho district and where I believe this photo was taken. The shop is still there and has barely changed since it opened although it's closed for renovation at present. I stood outside for a few minutes and took in the street scene and reflected that this place would have been an important part of Neil's formative years trying to scrape a living with no idea that in just a few years how his fortune would change to become a music legend. Made me think about blue plaques! I wonder if we could get a blue plaque there? (For those unfamiliar: https://openplaques.org/).We would need confirmation that he did work there. Obviously the shop would have to agree If it is a listed building that could be more difficult. We would have to crowdfund itHow cool would it be see a plaque "Neil Peart 1952 - 2020 Drummer. Considered by many to be the world's greatest rock drummer worked here in 197?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Original colour slide... So much better brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) I see an upside down red cross.I see a picture to the right that looks like "Hemispheres."Neil is wearing a Christian Cross. Hypocrite. I see a lot. I'm a Rush Fan For Life Bitches. I will challenge anyone on here. Bring it. Edited February 24, 2020 by RUSHHEAD666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I see an upside down red cross.I see a picture to the right that looks like "Hemispheres."Neil is wearing a Christian Cross. Hypocrite. I see a lot. I'm a Rush Fan For Life Bitches. I will challenge anyone on here. Bring it. I think the upside down cross that you see is a portion of the British flag. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 A boy alone, so far from home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Dog Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 It hurts to look at pictures such as this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Awesome pic. Wonder where exactly it was taken? According to pages 206 to 212 of Neil Peart's book 'Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times', he's probably working behind the counter at one of the chain of tourist souvenir shops in Carnaby Street and Piccadilly Circus (in London, England) courtesy of a friend's employer, who was also the owner of the businesses. It was The Great Frog, a bespoke sterling silver jeweller maker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Killer mullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Dog Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Ugh the feels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMontanaSKY Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 He was a pure soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 We need this guy more than ever and he goes and checks out on us. I f***ing love that guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMontanaSKY Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 "On the day you are born, you cry and the world rejoices. Live your life so that on your deathbed, the world cries and you rejoice." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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