When Mr. Ludwig invented the bass-drum pedal, that's what made the drum set possible. Neil Peart basdruminvent Change image and share on social
I'm still no good at ball-and-stick games. If I go play golf with the guys, it's intended to be a joke. Neil Peart ballgamegolf Change image and share on social
If you've got a problem, take it out on a drum. Neil Peart drumhaveproblem Change image and share on social
The reality is that my style of drumming is largely an athletic undertaking, and it does not pain me to realize that, like all athletes, there comes a time to... take yourself out of the game. Neil Peart athleteathleticdrum Change image and share on social
In 2007, I studied with Peter Erskine because I was doing a Buddy Rich tribute concert, and I wanted to take my big-band drumming up a level. I went over to Peter's house with my sticks, feeling like a 13-year-old again. Neil Peart bandbigbuddy share on social
Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to play music that I liked, and even when I was in cover bands when I was a teenager we only played cover tunes that we liked. That was the simple morality that I grew up with. Neil Peart bandcovergrow share on social
I think, in music, you're always hoping that you'll have a like-minded audience and that the music you like making will appeal to them, too. Neil Peart appealaudiencehope Change image and share on social
Even as a kid, I never wanted to be famous; I wanted to be good. Neil Peart famousgoodkid Change image and share on social
I'd be very honored to be the ambassador to drum solos. Neil Peart ambassadordrumhonore Change image and share on social
It was actually drumming that gave me the stamina to get into sports later. I started playing drums at 13, and when I got to the international touring level... I got interested in cross-country skiing, long-distance swimming, bicycling... things that require stamina, not finesse. Neil Peart bicyclecountrycross share on social
