Who are the members of Music Moves Me? We are bloggers who blog about music each Monday and if you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only, please containing links to You Tube or Vimeo for actual music. Other posts are subject to removal or labeling as "No Music".) First, there is XmasDolly. Her chief co-conductor is Cathy of Curious as a Cathy. Her other co-conductors are Stacy of Stacy Uncorked, and me.
Today, I again welcome those in the Ultimate Blog Challenge to rock out with me.
For January, our guest conductor is Michelle at Music and Merriment with Michelle.
Michelle's theme for today: "Your Pick". I wish I didn't have to pick this artist, though. It's another sad day, with another rock legend gone to the Great Gig in the Sky.
Neil Ellwood Peart, drummer and chief lyricist for Rush, dead of brain cancer on January 7, at age 67. My age.
This You Tube video claims to be the first recording (bootleg) of Peart, back in 1974.
Next, from 1982, one of my favorite Rush songs - Subdivisions.
Listen to the lyrics of "Freewill", from 1980.
Speaking of songs of great power, I end this with an instrumental from 1981 that showcases the talent of Neil Peart-YYZ. I never knew where the title of the song came from, so I looked it up - it's the transmitter code of the Toronto airport.
And that's a wrap. I encourage you to listen to other participants in Music Moves Me using this:
Join me again next Monday, same time, same place.
Day 13 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge #blogboost.
A very loving tribute.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of RUSH (my husband is though), but nonetheless, I am aware of Neal Peart and his contributions to music. RIP.
ReplyDeleteIt's just so sad how many great artists have died recently. I'm glad you did this tribute to him, it was a fun walk down memory lane for me.
ReplyDeletemay Neil Pert Rest In Eternal Peace.great tribute to hime and the band!
ReplyDeleteRUSH is a great choice. I hadn't heard them in a long time. Thanks for hosting Have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteI always liked Rush but haven't heard them in awhile. Drumming is quite the talent. I wanted to learn how to play the drums but couldn't pass the rhythm test. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThey keep dropping like flies. ugh....great drummer!
ReplyDeleteI heard you probably would not be around much this week but if you get some time, come on by.
My hubby told me about Neil's passing, and had to remind me who Rush was - it had been a long time since I heard them! Love your awesome tribute, Alana!
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