Drummers Who Compose | Part 1 Of 4

This show dates back from June 29, 2012, it was part of LA Music Academy’s 3rd Drummer Reality Camp. The loss of Neil Peart is devastating on two levels. First, of course, to the entire drumming community. As Jimmy Chamberlin recently commented, “A piece of Neil lives in nearly every contemporary drum part in rock— whether people realize it or not.” Secondly, on a personal level. Before every tour Neil would block out a Drum Channel studio for a full month to practice before Rush rehearsals even started. One big lesson I definitely learned from Neil is always be prepared. While he was at DC we would have lunch every day in my office and he would always want to know what other drummers might be coming in to visit or record. It was always amazing to me that he was just as excited to meet his drumming idols as they were to meet him. There are so many great memories. I once bought a light at Restoration Hardware because I thought the wing screw design would be perfect for the Time Machin