RIP Neil Peart

[OB1]

statement said a 3.5 year battle, so mid 2016 diagnosis? I’d love them to have come to Europe and done just one show at Wembley Stadium or something, just to say goodbye over here too.

Yeah, I was sad they didn't do one big final show in Europe (London).

 

[TueartsOHK]

I'm surprised you find that top 4 surprising. I was a bit surprised they ranked Peart so high even though I think it's more than merited; the other three were as I predicted having seen the caption on a Tweet that Peart was number 4.

I know Baker more through reputation although I have some Cream and Blind Faith in my music collection and I even saw him play drums very briefly a couple of years ago. I am going to see the tribute show to him that Clapton has arranged next month. Anyway, I personally rate Peart more highly.

When it comes to Moon and Bonham, I'm not keen to try and place them in 1, 2, 3 order with Peart; although I usually say that Bonham is the greatest rock n roll drummer ever. As you mentioned, his kick drum work was exceptional and I'd say the best I've heard. He also developed a style that was all his own and he wasn't just about power, he could swing and get funky. Bonzo definitely had the best beats.

Peart was heavily influenced by Moon and they are more obviously spectacular drummers. Moon was incredible, truly gifted. Peart took the sort of thing he was doing and refined it.

Whether Bonham, Moon and Peart are the three greatest drummers of all time doesn't much matter to me but they are my favourite three.

I’m with you on Peart and Bonham OB1 but not Moon. I’ve never been much of a Who fan and it maybe that I’ve listened to the other two more closely.

 

[lefty goldblatt]

Could somebody please print the text from The Telegraph's article, by some fella called .
Ian Winwood
It's hidden behind a paywall.

Thanks in advance

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Great drummer and great lyricist. Wrote all their stuff.
Only saw them once in Dublin. Great three piece band.

 

[Bluemanc100]

statement said a 3.5 year battle, so mid 2016 diagnosis? I’d love them to have come to Europe and done just one show at Wembley Stadium or something, just to say goodbye over here too.

Even before the cancer diagnosis he was suffering with debilitating arthritis in his shoulders and arms

 

[chesterbells]

Even before the cancer diagnosis he was suffering with debilitating arthritis in his shoulders and arms

That’s true

 

[Bluemanc100]

That’s true

He paid a heavy price for his genius but life also dealt him a really shitty hand with his family issues.....

 

[Barcon]

This is the last Time I saw them. 2003, Rush, ac/dc, the guess who, the stones among others. half a million people there with the proceeds going to help SARS.

 

[chesterbells]

This is the last Time I saw them. 2003, Rush, ac/dc, the guess who, the stones among others. half a million people there with the proceeds going to help SARS.

Looks a bit special. Did they only do a short set that day?

 

[Barcon]

Looks a bit special. Did they only do a short set that day?

Yes mate, just the eight tunes. The stones and ac/dc did around 12 I think but most bands only did three or four.