Neil Peart
Neil Peart was the drummer and primary lyricist for the Canadian rock band Rush from 1974 until 2015.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest rock drummers, he was known for technically demanding performances and elaborate drum kits.
His lyrics drew on science fiction, philosophy, and individualist themes.
He died in 2020.
Slender wood pieces
- snareDevice for catching prey
- hi-hatPedal-controlled cymbal pair
- kickFoot-delivered strike
- tom-tomSmall cylindrical drum
cymbals · kit · fills · solo · polyrhythm · double-bass · rimshot · backbeat
Lines of poetry
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- proseUnversified language
- narrativeAccount of events
philosophy · allegory · symbolism · themes · science fiction · fantasy · individualism · Rand
Source of creative impulse
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- tributeOffering of respect
legacy · mentor · aspirational · generation · standard-bearer · innovator · benchmark · respected
- prog-rockAmbitious, complex popular music
- concept albumsAlbums unified by theme
- CanadianNorth American northerner
- Hall of FameInstitution honoring distinguished achievers
Vengeful spirit with flames
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- travelogueAccount of journeys abroad
- essaysShort nonfiction prose pieces
- writingRecorded language on surface
Bavarian motor works
- Ghost RiderVengeful spirit with flames
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- healingRestoration of health
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
journey · memoir · landscape · solitude · exploration · cross-country · wanderlust · freedom
sticks
Slender wood pieces
tom-tom · cymbals · kit · fills · solo · polyrhythm · double-bass · rimshot · backbeat · syncopation
verses
Lines of poetry
narrative · philosophy · allegory · symbolism · themes · science fiction · fantasy · individualism · Rand · mythology
inspiration
Source of creative impulse
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- iconPictorial screen symbol
tribute · legacy · mentor · aspirational · generation · standard-bearer · innovator · benchmark · respected · emulated
Tom Sawyer
- prog-rockAmbitious, complex popular music
- concept albumsAlbums unified by theme
- CanadianNorth American northerner
Ghost Rider
Vengeful spirit with flames
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- travelogueAccount of journeys abroad
- essaysShort nonfiction prose pieces
writing · prose · reflection · observation
BMW
Bavarian motor works
- Ghost RiderVengeful spirit with flames
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- healingRestoration of health
adventure · journey · memoir · landscape · solitude · exploration · cross-country · wanderlust · freedom
Neil PeartRingo Starr
Neil PeartSid Vicious
Johnny Ramone · Liam Gallagher · anti-intellectualism · apathy · thoughtlessness
Neil PeartKeith Moon
Tommy Lee · Travis Barker · showmanship · extroversion · flamboyance