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RUSH on INHD...

I've been what can best be described as a "peripheral" RUSH fan over the years. I only own their double "Best Of" CD, but have always enjoyed their music and appreciated their considerable talent. Recently INHD broadcast RUSH's 30 Anniversary tour from a performance in Frankfurt Germany.

What really stood out for me was how tight these guys were as muscians. If one were to close their eyes, you'd swear they were 25. It was very obvious that Neil, Alex and Getty have never stopped practicing their instruments, because they absolutely shredded. There was no mucking about either as they got on stage and played one great tune after another.

I've always bowed down before Stewart Copeland as the king of rock drummers, but Neil Pert sure impressed the heck out of me with that performance. This guy was non-stop for 2 hours and never broke a sweat or changed expressions on his face. He completely kicked hiney on the drums. I thought Danny Carey was good. Danny should be lucky to lick the boots of Neil Pert.

If you have HD and they replay this show, you owe it to yourself to check it out. One whale of a performance from three guys who are serious about music.
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I agree wholeheartedly with Boa2 and ChadnLiz. As a Canadian and having lived in Toronto for several years, naturally I'm well familiar with Neil Peart.

Neil has one of the best drum solos on the planet and is technically one of the very best ever.

For those who are affronted by any criticisms of Neil's style, I suggest you pick up Steve Ferrone's More Head album from CD Baby and compare (check out Steve's Strutt for example).

You will discover a vastly different style of drumming to contrast that of Neil... understated and often more effective by what is not represented than what is.

I believe Neil and Steve get on fine...as Steve appears on Neil's trubute to Buddy Rich album.

Thank goodness there is no absolutely definitive or correct way to drum - it makes it so much more interesting. Like great wine, beer and many other things ...variety is the spice of life! (Just don't tell that to your sweetheart)
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