An Interview with Rush's Neil Peart - Moving Pictures Track - by - Track

Neil Peart, considered by many (Most?) to be the world's greatest rock drummer of all time talks about his band's all-time classic album Moving Pictures.

To me, what stands out about Neil Peart is how his drum parts are not just about keeping the beat.  They are also musical, almost like stand-alone songs.  Oh, and he's a pretty smart guy that writes insightful, thoughtful lyrics and interesting books.  Here's his latest book, Far and Away: A Prize Every Time .  He is a perfectionist, and he still tries to keep getting better although he is already considered to be one of the all-time greats.  He (and Rush, for that matter) is to music what Pixar is to movies.

By the way, Neil will be appearing on Late Night with David Letterman  this Thursday, June 9th, as the capstone to Letterman's Drum Solo Week..  I haven't watched Letterman in years, but I'll be watching on Thursday.

Lastly, how can it be that Rush has not been able to even get on the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?  I won't be stepping foot in that place until they are inducted.