We're only immortal for a limited time

[rhiannonstone]

Rest in peace, Neil Peart.

I didn't expect to be near-Bowie levels of sad at this, but I am. My love of Rush has survived childhood trauma, terrible boyfriends, bad trips, getting over my "I'm not like other girls" phase, getting over my libertarian phase, losing my hearing for three days after forgetting my earplugs the first time we had front-row seats, an atrocious covers album, and a painful breakup. And so much of what I love about Rush is Neil.

I was grateful to be working from home today when I heard the news, so no one could see the brief tears, or complain about me putting 2112 on at top volume.

Comments

[xandy_12]

I know you were a big Rush fan and i liked them too. I have to say they are the only big time rock band that I ever actually paid attention to the drummer. I don't understand drums, I can't follow them and even so I recognized him as the best. His loss is a huge loss , he will be missed

[jensmitkil]

I'm sorry. I was not into Rush but many other musicians from my past have died and I mourn them and miss every one of them.