rugen Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 As showing on Donna Halper Twitter account : I am told that late last night, Neil Peart's dad lost his battle with cancer and passed. Many of us in the Rush fan community had the chance to get to know Glen. He was a dear person. Please keep the family in your thoughts during this difficult time. 10
laughedatbytime Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 As showing on Donna Halper Twitter account : I am told that late last night, Neil Peart's dad lost his battle with cancer and passed. Many of us in the Rush fan community had the chance to get to know Glen. He was a dear person. Please keep the family in your thoughts during this difficult time.:rose: 3
Rush Didact Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Damn. From everything I'd read about him, he seemed like a really nice guy. Rest in peace, Mr. Peart... 3
Chicken hawk Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 R.I.P Glen......and thank you for being you and also bringing us your son. ! :heart: :rose: 5
Derek19 Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) I'm sorry, to hear, see, and read this. First, it was Neil from "Glioblastoma", and now, his dad, Glen, from cancer. For the Peart family, what only a year, and a half it's been. He'll be missed, and remembered like his son Neil is. My heartfelt condolences, to the rest of the family. R.I.P., Glen. Edited June 13, 2021 by Derek19 4
blueschica Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 RIP, Glen Peart. :rose: What a time this family has had with a horrible disease. My heart goes out to the rest of the family. I'm really sorry to hear this. 4
Principled Man Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Any father who trusts his young son to pursue a high-risk venture like being a rock drummer is a GREAT father. 10
laughedatbytime Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Any father who trusts his young son to pursue a high-risk venture like being a rock drummer is a GREAT father.As the elder Mr. Peart tells it... Neil had joined a small local band playing only on weekends. Somehow, his reputation had gotten around. The “White Corvette” visit to our farm equipment dealership has been documented several times. After lunch when the two men left, I could tell that Neil was really tormented. He was certainly not himself. When we locked the door, he came and sat in my office and unloaded. The two visitors were the managers of Rush, a band from Toronto that were about to hit the big time. They had signed a contract and their first tour was arranged but their drummer had just dropped a bomb on all their plans — for health reasons, he had been told not to travel. The managers wanted Neil to audition ASAP and, if successful, to join the other two guys and start to practice — immediately! Neil was consumed with guilt because we were just coming into our busy season and he felt he was letting me down. I finally said, “Neil, this could be the chance of your life. We have to talk this over your mother when we get home, but I feel you have to do this. It could be a dream come true and if it doesn't work out, there will still be a Parts Department that can use you!” Obviously, Mom agreed with my thoughts and the rest is history!” Edited June 13, 2021 by laughedatbytime 16
blueschica Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Here is the announcement Neil's sister Nancy has made on Facebook- Nancy Peart Burkholder is with Betty Glen Peart and 2 others. On behalf of our Mother and all of our family members, The Peart Family would like to thank everyone for the expressions of sympathy for the passing of our very beloved Glen; husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather. Thank you to Hospice Muskoka Andy's House staff for the wonderful care and facility.If anyone would like to donate to our charities in the Peart name, please see the links below. Thank you so much to everyone for your thoughts https://foundation.r...-memorial-fund/ https://www.hospicemuskoka.com/donate Edited June 13, 2021 by blueschica 8
Principled Man Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Any father who trusts his young son to pursue a high-risk venture like being a rock drummer is a GREAT father.As the elder Mr. Peart tells it... Neil had joined a small local band playing only on weekends. Somehow, his reputation had gotten around. The “White Corvette” visit to our farm equipment dealership has been documented several times. After lunch when the two men left, I could tell that Neil was really tormented. He was certainly not himself. When we locked the door, he came and sat in my office and unloaded. The two visitors were the managers of Rush, a band from Toronto that were about to hit the big time. They had signed a contract and their first tour was arranged but their drummer had just dropped a bomb on all their plans — for health reasons, he had been told not to travel. The managers wanted Neil to audition ASAP and, if successful, to join the other two guys and start to practice — immediately! Neil was consumed with guilt because we were just coming into our busy season and he felt he was letting me down. I finally said, “Neil, this could be the chance of your life. We have to talk this over your mother when we get home, but I feel you have to do this. It could be a dream come true and if it doesn't work out, there will still be a Parts Department that can use you!” Obviously, Mom agreed with my thoughts and the rest is history!” And most of all, I want to thank my father...up there....the man who, when I said that I wanted to be an actor, said, "Wonderful.....just have a backup profession, like welding." -- Robin Williams (accepting his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor) 5
driventotheedge Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Damn. Not all fathers are willing to let their sons go for that one in a million chance at stardom in the arts. Good man. RIP 5
Mr Freeze Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Any father who trusts his young son to pursue a high-risk venture like being a rock drummer is a GREAT father.As the elder Mr. Peart tells it... Neil had joined a small local band playing only on weekends. Somehow, his reputation had gotten around. The “White Corvette” visit to our farm equipment dealership has been documented several times. After lunch when the two men left, I could tell that Neil was really tormented. He was certainly not himself. When we locked the door, he came and sat in my office and unloaded. The two visitors were the managers of Rush, a band from Toronto that were about to hit the big time. They had signed a contract and their first tour was arranged but their drummer had just dropped a bomb on all their plans — for health reasons, he had been told not to travel. The managers wanted Neil to audition ASAP and, if successful, to join the other two guys and start to practice — immediately! Neil was consumed with guilt because we were just coming into our busy season and he felt he was letting me down. I finally said, “Neil, this could be the chance of your life. We have to talk this over your mother when we get home, but I feel you have to do this. It could be a dream come true and if it doesn't work out, there will still be a Parts Department that can use you!” Obviously, Mom agreed with my thoughts and the rest is history!” RIP One wonders if Neil would have made his mark without this chance meeting. I mean with all due respect to the parents....Neil was over 21 so ultimately it was his decision...he had to follow his dream...he listened to his parents and luckily they were behind his decision. Just sad to think how many people do not pursue their passion being told by countless people of how "crazy" they are..most,I'm sure with good intentions at heart... or just plain fear of failure. "Some are born to move the worldTo live their fantasiesBut most of us just dream aboutThe things we'd like to beSadder still to watch it dieThan never to have known itFor you, the blind who once could seeThe bell tolls for thee" Neil Peart 3
Bahamas Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Mr. Peart.And today my "Tributes - Songs for Neil" CD arrived from Scotland, so it will always be appreciated in honour of his father. 3
Principled Man Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 Just sad to think how many people do not pursue their passion being told by countless people of how "crazy" they are...most, I'm sure with good intentions at heart... or just plain fear of failure. And countless fathers have bullied their children into pursuing careers not of their choosing. It's one of the worst mistakes any parent could make. 8
The Cat 3 Posted June 16, 2021 Posted June 16, 2021 Very sad news, indeed. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. As a Rush fan, it is an honour to be a member of his extended family of sorts. :heart: :rose: :heart: 3
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