Neil Peart Interview Live On Life with John Oakley Part 1

[tinelpop]

....?oh,no answer...ok,maybe later

[tinelpop]

Neil?what about a date?I would like to have drum lessons,what do mean?

[jendel42750]

Yes, it's "Peert." Funny, it might have been the maniacal antics of Keith Moon--ironically, one of Neil's main influences--who conveyed the stereotype that drummers, particularly rock drummers, are idiots. (It was Keith's personality, after all, combined with the physical appearance of Ginger Baker, which were combined to create Animal on "The Muppet Show.") Thankfully, we "idiots" have a true intellectual, not to mention all-around good guy to look up to, in a gentleman like Mr. "Peert" here.

[jendel42750]

Yes, it's "Peert." Funny, it might have been the maniacal antics of Keith Moon--ironically, one of Neil's main influences--who conveyed the stereotype that drummers, particularly rock drummers, are idiots. (It was Keith's personality, after all, combined with the physical appearance of Giner Baker, which were combined to create Animal on "The Muppet Show.") Thankfully, we "idiots" have a true intellectual, not to mention all-around good guy to look up to, in a gentleman like Mr. "Peert" here.

[Auldydrums]

What a lovely moustache

[VoodooChile68]

Yeah, I've heard Neil say Peert. One of the most mispronounced names in the music biz. Kind of like Ray Davies (pronounced Davis, not Daveez) from the Kinks.

[alex93metallica]

Genius

[ugleeamerican]

Definately one of the greatest drummers AND one of the greatest lyricists! They read like poems and love letters.

[purplecwagon]

I was the 2,1122th view.

That's close enough for me.

[roman14032]

absolutly the coolest rockstar of alltime

[ePhilosopher9]

seriously dude, if j'lo and the big blacko dude had theiway, aerosmith would be much far behind the waterfall emergence, a thousand years of pots and pan wigs hath toime recognoized meigh boigh. and crept into your rote slappin debased mon

[glitchtoast]

oooo the stash... I want one....

[gwb911]

i watched this to see Neil's stash...

[greenorange75]

@gwb911 You sure that's not just a shadow?

[sparti8]

when john had had 2 hairs for his comb over

[cochranexyz]

When was this interview?

[obilon]

ok all you asses who think Neil is a jerk, you go thru the hell he has gone thru and tell me it doesnt change you n someway. Thats why he doesnt do meet and greets and allows Geddy and Lerxst to do it.if you dont like that explanation...tough shit.its the truth.He almost quit music, I for one and glad the greatest and most influential drummer in rock came back.

[tuz0wils0n]

@mohawksoccerplayer, I guess he's ill-equipped to act, with insufficient tact. ;)

[Dyeballer610]

@tuz0wils0n haha

[Dyeballer610]

@mohawksoccerplayer hes not an asshole he is just a very private person and gets very embarrased in situations like that. it sux that its like that with his job but thats his personallity, he cant help it

[pablocoon]

@mohawksoccerplayer How would you like it if people you didn't know were constantly snapping pictures of you? I'm just saying, that can get annoying.

[benson55545]

@mohawksoccerplayer He is known to be comfortable with fans, he gets nervous

[Kruegerisgod]

@mohawksoccerplayer that's him. Have you seen Beyond The Lighted Stage???

[simon26g]

@mohawksoccerplayer  Because you are a retard!!!

[aantonio80]

@mohawksoccerplayer If you knew a bit of Rush, you'd know that he doesn't like to interact with the public. as amazing as it sounds, he is kind of shy.

Geedy and Alex like this part and always treat the fans great.

[snapascrew]

@mohawksoccerplayer maybe because you tried to take a picture of him you asshole.

[boundaryzero]

What a highly intelligent person you are Neil - even more in person than in your books.

[ElectricBlueOil]

Even Rolling Stone ranked him as the greatest drummer of all time.

[gitbox100]

A thinking mans drummer

[zackjp]

there one of the only bands that don't act like there the best band ever and act like regular people which is awsome

[likespaintball]

ONE OF THE GREATEST BAND EVER. I love how they dont care if they dont get in the hall of fame even though they know they should be in it already, true rockers.

[Leadtheband]

How do you pronounce his last name? Is it Peeart or Pert?

[tuz0wils0n]

@Leadtheband, it's pronounced Peer-t -- Oakley says his name 7 seconds in.

[theburyboys]

@tuz0wils0n - Yeah. This interviewer is one of the few who actually pronounces his name correctly. I recall an article with Neil in the 80's when he said that he can't stand it when people pronounce his last name "Pert". He said, "Pert" is a shampoo.

[jau712]

@Leadtheband its pronounced just like ear, only with a P in the beginning and a T at the end

[slump75]

@Leadtheband Its pronounced Peert, but I will always call him Pert. 

[MaestroInfernus]

@Leadtheband Peeart

[theburyboys]

He's so grounded and well spoken. The perfect role model for any kid. Starting drums at 13 myself and not having a father around, Neil was an influence both musically and intellectually. He's the reason I read books and never got into drugs. I feel like I'm a better person for having been a fan of Rush from such a young age. Now I'm 44 and still a Rush fan.

[tuz0wils0n]

@theburyboys, great story about the power of music.

[theburyboys]

@tuz0wils0n - Thanks! My boys are 14 and 16 and they love Rush. They laugh at all the hip hop kids in the neighborhood and could care less if kids call them geeks because they're into Rush. I'm just doing my job as a parent. lol!

[theburyboys]

@tuz0wils0n - Thanks!

[theburyboys]

@tuz0wils0n - Even my sons are into them. They're 14 and 16 and they got a lot of their friends into them as well. Just doing my job as a parent. Ha! I'm taking them to see Rush again July 21st. Have you seen the Snakes and Arrows concert dvd? Their best yet, in my opinion.

[hollysdad]

@theburyboys

Feel exactly the same way. Love him. He inspired so many, including myself. I always felt special knowing that I was a RUSH fan, and honored just a bit too.

[alwaysopen]

@theburyboys

A Passage to Bangkok?

[clydevanzant]

@theburyboys yeah, but I'd guess Ged and Alex still burn

[savantiflag]

There's Neil, and then there's everybody else.

[ildedoni]

One of the best drummers ever. He looks a bit like Tom Hanks

[danolson68]

Neil Peart is incredibly insightful and articulate when talking about music.

[humanity6fl9]

i nominate neil for the office of

 "Ambassador Of Drumming"

[mattmangus]

@humanity6fl9 i second that motion.

[magnumshifter]

One man that I have always wanted to hang out with for a day.

[KDH321111111111]

cool! Neil rules (and check out cool Rush/ Neil clips at derekd2112)