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PanzerMeyer
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Joined: Apr 2001
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I’m in shock. I had no clue he had brain cancer.
We have lost a wonderful soul and talent. RIP.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Shocked. Incredibly talented, a Canadian legend. He had to deal with some extreme personal tragedy, the loss of his 19 yr old daughter, and the death of his wife 5 months later. Fortunate enough to have seen Rush during the Grace Under Pressure tour, in Toronto.
I can’t even imagine how Geddy & Alex must feel, they had to know it was coming but having been together so long it has to be more like losing a sibling than a bandmate. Everything I’ve read said they were true friends who hung out together, not like members of many bands who don’t really see each other outside of writing, recording, and touring. RIP Professor.
Now, at last I fall before The Fountain of Lamneth I thought I would be singing But I'm tired, out of breath Many journeys end here But, the secret's told the same Life is just a candle And a dream must give it flame
The key, the end, the answer Stripped of their disguise Still it's all confusion And tears spring to my eyes Though I've reached a signpost It's really not the end Like Old Sol behind the mountain I'll be coming up again
I'm in motion I am still I am crying I am still I'm together I'm apart I'm forever At the start
Still, I am
Phil
“The biggest problem people have is they don’t think they’re supposed to have problems.” - Hayes Barnard
Yeah, his illness was part of why Rush disbanded a couple of years ago
Probably not. The band stopped touring (R40 was in 2015) almost a year before his diagnosis. His problems with tendonitis and a desire to spend more time with a very young daughter were his primary explanations at the time. His daughter is only ten now.
Was shocked when the news broke yesterday, had no idea.
Of the many Rush paraphernalia pics I've posted over the years (i.e. comprehensive CD and DVD collection), I'd like to re-post 4 of them...
Neil's books (pic is missing his first book, "The Masked Rider")...
"Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road" is very personal, mostly about dealing with the loss of his daughter and wife.
Neil collaborated on a book written for Rush's "Clockwork Angels" album, his lyrics and story turned into a novel...
"Taking Center Stage" is a multi-DVD set of drumming lessons on how to play Rush songs (I've never had interest in playing drums but still enjoy this)...
Besides "A Graphics Novel" version of "Clockwork Angels", this was the last Rush-related surprise package from my wife (she found the awesome book online), including their final documentary (also saw at theater)...
Thanks for music, the concerts, the documentaries and the books. May you RIP, Professor.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
Signals tour was my first time seeing them at the Sporthalle in Heidelberg, Germany. Dang, this is a heck of a loss for us but especially for his family. I pray that the good Lord welcome Neil into heaven and bless his family.
Same here, I thought it was absolutely brilliant. I think I’m going to read Dos Passos’ America Trilogy next, like I’ve been saying I’d do as soon as I finished my current book for the past few years now, since it provided much of the inspiration for the lyrics.
Phil
“The biggest problem people have is they don’t think they’re supposed to have problems.” - Hayes Barnard