Professional Drummer Reacts Neil Peart Drum Solo Rush Live in Frankfurt

Neil wasn't a drummer. He was a percussionist and master musician. R.I.P. Neil. We miss you.

I have been a Rush fan since the 70's and, even though it has been over two years now, I am still trying to get used to a world without Neil in it. RIP GOAT

What I love about this solo is that it's really a global history of drumming. This is one of many reasons they called Neil the "Professor". We miss him. RIP Pratt

Danny Cary , Chad smith , Duane Perry from Jethro Tull, Stewart Copeland , Tyler Hawkins , Dave Groule were all close friends with Neil , All of them were at the very last concert of Rush and his memorial

Neil was a true percussionist. Along with all the bells on his kit, and the electronic pads, he used to play a glockenspiel and tubular bells live …

When I saw them back in '77, I was going in not knowing a thing about them, and I remember thinking "this is one of the best drummers I've ever seen!" It was wonderful being able to go to the concerts and watch him perform for so many years and seeing him turn into a literal living legend. He's just a legend now and I cherish all those times I got to see him.

Love Neil! I’ve heard this solo many times, and never get tired of it. He’s the professor! Thanks for featuring him! Nice video!❤. And, yes, Neil always proclaimed to be a percussionist, not a drummer. Rest In Peace Neil.😢

What I always loved about Neil was that, yes, he can play super complex, intricate, almost impossible sounding phrases and passages like what you hear on this solo, and make them sound easy, but then he can play something like "Ghost Rider", "The Analog Kid", "Half The World", and so on that are really just simple, four-on-the-floor patterns, and make them sound amazing. He was always such a musical drummer, using the little flourishes he would do not to draw attention to himself necessarily, but to enhance the song. Even his particular 16th note ride cymbal technique (check out "Spirit of Radio", "Everyday Glory", or any number of other tracks), it's something no one else does, but it's a very musical touch he adds that enhances a song. He was a genius.

So much more than a percussionist. Neil's lyrics have gotten me through many hard times. RUSH is amazing beyond words. Love you Neil, RIP

The section that starts at 5:53 never fails to blow my mind. All those epic cross rhythms with his feet keeping the motor going underneath while his hands just go mental over the top. Then the ending section as well, utter perfection! So good!! RIP GOAT.

I have watched a ton of reactions to this performance by Neil Peart and yours is by far the best. You are the first to tell what Neil is using to trigger all the main effects and I finally saw how he was hitting those big-band horn effects in the second-last section. Thank you so much for all you do.

I was fortunate to see Neil play this pattern in Glasgow during Rush’s R30 tour. It was sheer magic 🤘🎸🎸

The way everyone else views Neil (the most talented drummer of all time), that's how Neil himself viewed Buddy Rich. He thought he had no talent in comparison. Neil was a very humble man.

The analysis was great, but what really struck me was your energy. Just so damned positive. Carry on Good Sir!

This man was a percussionist extraordinaire! I can't watch this solo without bouncing all over the room! He is why I put my electronic and acoustic kits together!

I was an undergrad in 1977 and a stoner friend of mine insisted that I go see a band named Rush that was playing at our university. I remember seeing the drum kit and thought there was no way the drummer would play 10% of that kit setup. Boy was I wrong. Rush killed it, but Neil Peart was on a whole other level of muscianship. Everything in his kit served a purpose and was played. RIP to one of the greatest percussionists of my generation. Sadly, only Carl Palmer is left from that generation of percussionists who is still active.

"Foot action... that's hard, that's dope, that's attention to detail..." Awesome commentary, Jarvis... love this reaction !!! R*I*P* Neil (Thee Universal GOAT)

Neil Peart was the ULTIMATE banger!!!

Good catch with the educated feet. No one ever notices the foot triggers during live performances on his songs too. lol Neil put the drums to the forefront of the band. Just like a lead singer or lead guitar. When you listen to Rush, the first thing people say is "WOW! Who is the drummer?" His drum solos were a MAJOR major highlight of the show. It was like Christmas every time you went...not knowing what new surprise solo he was going to gift you that night. Lost many a voice during Rush shows...everyone screaming at the top of their lungs walking out of the arena and into the parking lot. I will miss that! ...the energy that whole band gave the crowd and made sure you were sent home in state of utter euphoria!

I have lived enough to see my drum heroes...Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, Alfonsoe Muzon, John Bonham, Bill Ward, Billy Cobham and the great Neil Peart preform live. I have been truly blessed to witness them all. Time is short and we're all getting old. Have a good night