We didn’t know it until a few days later, but on this date four years ago we lost Neil Peart. Easily the most painful moment of my musical life. He had such an impact on me. I’m sure if I ever told him that it would embarrass the hell out of him, so I would never have said anything even if I had the chance… but it’s true. It’s silly that some clown in a rock band that I never met could have such a huge effect on who I grew up to be… but it’s true. You know? It’s true.
Four Years Ago
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Inside the Red Head's Head 
RIP, Neil. always be missed.
I know how you feel. Eddie Van Halen had the same impact on me in my life.
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Some performers are so distinctive and mean the world to us growing up and in our music lives. We’re so lucky to be in an era when there is so much recording so we can see and hear them after the events.
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Great group, loved seeing them live. Don’t have the Red Barchetta, just a Red Miata. Rush goes well with a stick shift.
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