Praise Of The Praiseworthy

[ThinkingBig]

Peart was at it again last night at the RRHOF induction ceremony:

 

... Neil Peart was honored to be introduced by two rockers who play the same instrument and happen to be his friends. Said Peart: "Dave told me the other day that he was inspired to play drums by our 2112 album, and when I first heard Nirvana in the early 90s, I was galvanized by that and then what he's done since then. So I kind of consider it the praise of the praiseworthy, people that I respect who have respect for what we've done." ...

 

This is what pisses me off slightly about Peart. Now, I've no interest in meeting the guy, and would just ignore him (as he wishes) if I ever bumped into him. That's not the case for most Rush fans and many would love to tell him how much his playing/lyrics have inspired them but can't because he doesn't like that. However, if some star musician or person he idolises wants to express similar sentiments then that's ok, that's praise from the praiseworthy. In other words, you don't amount to anything so f**k off out of my face before Mosbach gets medieval on your ass. Nice.

 

 

And that concludes my Saturday sermon.

 

Have a good weekend, unless you bump into Neil Peart...

 

I don't get that vibe at all from him.

 

Besides, he's been doing increasingly more and more promotional stuff since R30. Not as many interviews and appearances as Geddy and Alex, but he's been out there a fair amount. And think he was very specific about what he's not comfortable with, people showing up at his house and his hotel room.

 

I'm sure a polite and sincere compliment would not bother him under the right circumstances.

 

People make too big deal out of Neil not doing meet&greets or as many appearances.

 

Funny thing, when he does show up, he usually hits it out of the park, personality wise -- On Colbert, Alex the comedian hardly said a word.

[geddyforlife]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Edited May 8, 2013 by geddyforlife

[Lerxster]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

[geddyforlife]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

[Tony R]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

 

Yes, he's a serious keyboard warrior.

 

 

[geddyforlife]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

 

Yes, he's a serious keyboard warrior.

 

I guess I am a little taken aback that he thinks my story is bullshit.

[Lerxster]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

You use to be friendlyfloridian, noted troublemaker and liar. So yes, I stand by my post.

[geddyforlife]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

You use to be friendlyfloridian, noted troublemaker and liar. So yes, I stand by my post.

 

Troublemaker yes, liar no.

[Lerxster]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

 

Yes, he's a serious keyboard warrior.

I'm a doctor not a keyboard warrior, you green blooded hobgoblin!

 

[Tony R]

I have read all the posts here and here is my brief interaction with Neil. Several years ago I went to see Rush in West Palm Beach. I brought a nice Hemingway book from the Keys with me to give to Neil. I went up to the front of the stage before the show and asked if I could give it to him. Of course they said no, but the guy I gave it to said it would be given to him.

 

Fast forward several months into Christmas season and Neil writes on his blog and specifically calls me out to say thank you for the book. He commented that he lost my address that I gave him and that he was sorry he couldn't send me a Christmas card in return! Pretty cool of Neil huh? He def didn't have to do that but it does demonstrate to me that if you try and relate to him he might reciprocate.

 

http://www.neilpeart...ptember_07.html Here is mentions my gift in detail.

 

http://neilpeart.net...ecember_07.html Here he mentions the Christmas card I almost received.

Hey thanks for reviving this dumbass thread with your bullshit story.

 

Are you serious?

 

Yes, he's a serious keyboard warrior.

I'm a doctor not a keyboard warrior, you green blooded hobgoblin!

 

 

Pffffft

:P