On January 7, 2020, Neil Peart passed on, and music lost probably its greatest drummer. I'm not a drummer, so I can't really comment on what I think were his best riffs, but I've always thought that his lyrical prowess is what elevated Rush to the legendary status that they achieved. So in honor of…
You are going to have to go through trials of varying degrees. Life is not all butterflies and rainbows, sometimes there have to be dark patches. The good news is that without the darkness, there can be no light (a phrase I picked up from watching painting videos by Bill Alexander, a teacher of Bob…
At the close of Rush's most recent album Clockwork Angels is a little gem called "The Garden." If you haven't heard it, I would recommend giving it a listen. I find it very soothing: And if you aren't a huge Rush fan, don't stop reading! I'll sum it up for you. The lyrics are a tad…
So Rush is pretty much the best band ever. They combine outstanding musicianship with excellent song structures and original, thought provoking themes. These are all influenced by their drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart. He is regarded by many as the greatest drummer of all time, but I believe his lyrics are what made Rush a…