The Neil Peart CatalogOn this page you'll find a catalog of Neil Peart CDs, DVDs, books, drum equipment, and more. You can hover over most pictures and links to see the item's price on Amazon. Note that some of these items are out of print, but you might be able to find them second-hand. I've included links to out-of-print transcripts online where possible. I'll continue to add items as I find them. Let me know if you think something should be added.
If you've just started listening to Neil and Rush (or are buying a gift for someone), here's a short list of must-have items. Let me know if you have any questions.
- Drum Channel: Master Class with Neil Peart (online only) New!
- Rush: R30 [Blu-ray] - Includes the entire R30 concert in stunning hi-defintion New!
- Backstage Secrets: On the Road with the Rock Band RUSH (Home Use) - A fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary about what it takes to put on a Rush concert. New!
- Working Men (DVD): A compilation of live performances from Rush in Rio, R30, and Snakes & Arrows New!
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RUSH: Snakes and Arrows Live [Blu-ray]
- Retrospective 3 (CD/DVD) - Includes hits from Rush's Atlantic Records catalog, starting with the 1989 release of "Roll the Bones."
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The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987
(CD)
- Moving Pictures (CD)
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Rush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
(DVD)
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Rush - Replay [3 DVD/CD Box Set]
(DVD)
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Neil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo
(DVD)
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Roadshow : Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle
(Book)
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Contents Under Pressure: 30 Years of Rush at
Home and Away
(Book)
The latest Rush CDs and DVDs
R30 - Blu-ray
Working Men
Working Men ( Live) (CD)
Working Men (DVD)
Grace Under Pressure concert
Grace Under Pressure: 1984 Tour
Retrospective 3
Snakes & Arrows CDs and DVDs
- Snakes & Arrows Live 2 CD Set (Amazon)
- Snakes & Arrows DVD (Amazon)
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Snakes & Arrows CD
(Amazon)
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Snakes & Arrows Import
(Amazon)
- Snakes & Arrows - CD (Rush store)
- Snakes & Arrows - DVD-Album (Rush store)
- Snakes & Arrows CD/T-Shirt Combo (Rush store)
- Snakes & Arrows - w/ exclusive video download (Wal-Mart only)
See this page for an extensive list of reviews of all Rush CDs.
If you're just getting into Neil and Rush, I
recommend the following (in chronological order):
Fly by Night
Neil Peart solo CDs and Videos
See this page for more information about Neil Peart solo CDs and videos.
Rush DVDs and Video
Blu-ray
DVD
Drum Channel (online only): Master Class with Neil Peart
Published
See this page for my reviews of Neil Peart books.
Book introductions or essays
Unpublished
Information about Neil's unpublished books and select articles.
Riding The Golden Lion
Privately published by Neil Peart in 1985
Limited Edition of 50 copies
39 pages, b/w photos
The Orient Express
Privately published by Neil Peart, year unknown (likely 1987 or 1988)
Limited edition of 50-100 copies
Privately published by Neil Peart, year unknown
Raindance Over the Rockies
The Cumberland Press, 1988
Privately distributed by Neil Peart
Limited edition of 50-100 copies
the
african drum
Privately published by Neil Peart in 1988
Limited edition of 100 copies
205 pages, b/w photos
Biographies about Rush, Neil Peart, or containing text by Neil Peart
In print (or coming soon)
Out of print articles from books, newspapers, and the web (transcripts from Power Windows)
- "In the Beginning...The Story of the Discovery of Rush", by Donna Halper
- "Rush", Official Mercury Records Biography, 1975
- "A Condensed Rush Primer" By Neil Peart, 1977. Written for the A Farewell To Kings Tourbook.
- The Words and the Pictures Volume 1. Lyrics by Neil Peart.
- The Words and the Pictures Volume 2. Lyrics by Neil Peart.
- "Success Under Pressure" By Steve Gett, 1984
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"A Port Boy's Story", by Neil Peart.
St. Catharines Standard, June 24 & 25, 1994
Neil writes about his childhood (much of the context of article is revisited in his book Traveling Music) - Rush: Success Under Pressure by Steve Gett. Read transcript here.
- Rush by Brian Harrington. Read transcript here.
- Rush Visions by Bill Banasiewicz Read transcript here.
- Neil Peart biography by AndyO
Drumbeats"
by Neil Peart & Kevin J. Anderson
A short story included in the anthology Shock Rock II
Pocket Books, February 1994
ISBN 0671870882
out of print
30th Anniversary Commemorative drum kit
Kit details
Cost: $30,000 US - SOLD OUT
Only 30 kits are being made
Go to this page for the details about this drum kit.
Compare prices on the full Paragon cymbal line.
| Cymbals | Order from Amazon | AndyO review (if I've used it) | ||
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| 1 | SABIAN NP0805N 8IN PARAGON SPLASH |
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| 2 | SABIAN NP1005N 10IN PARAGON SPLASH |
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This cymbal replaced my Zildjian "K" splash on my current kit. I've found that the heavier Paragon splash cuts through better for Rock music. | |
| 1 pr | SABIAN NP1302N 13IN PARAGON HIHATS |
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| 1 pr | SABIAN NP1402N 14IN PARAGON HIHATS |
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I use these hi-hats on my practice kit with DW 9000 remote hi-hat. The 14" is definitely much heavier and less responsive than my 13" Zildjian New Beat hi hats. So, it depends on what kind of sound you're after. Neil uses the 14" hats as an "effect" -- that is, he doesn't open and close them. | |
| 2 | SABIAN NP1608N 16IN PARAGON CRASH |
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| 1 | SABIAN NP1808N 18IN PARAGON CRASH |
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This is a beautiful cymbal for Rock music. It cuts through just about anything my band can dish out. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP1916N 19IN PARAGON CHINA |
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This cymbal is the crown jewel of the Paragon line. Sabian and Peart have taken the trashy high sound of the thin Wuhan china that Neil used for much of his career, and added depth and tone to it. This cymbal cuts out quickly, but not as quickly as the Wuhan. I depend on this cymbal for those moments when I want a fast decay sound -- something between a splash and a 16" crash. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP2016N 20IN PARAGON CHINA |
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This cymbal is totally different than the 19" Paragon China. It's much heavier than the 19" and is closer to the Zildjian Pang cymbals, or "low" Chinas. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP2008N 20IN PARAGON CRASH |
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| 1 | SABIAN NP2214N 22IN PARAGON RIDE |
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This drum is available by special order only from DW.
- Pro-Mark 747 Neil Peart Signature Oak Wood Tip Drumsticks
- Pro-Mark Limited Edition Neil Peart Commemorative Drumstick Pack Pack #1
- Pro-Mark Limited Edition Neil Peart Commemorative Drumstick Pack Pack #2
Go to NeilPeartDrumsticks.com for everything you've ever wanted to know about Neil's drumsticks.
Andrew MacNaughtan Neil Peart prints
Andrew MacNaughtan is Rush's official photographer. You can buy many signed pictures of Neil at Andrew's website.
The Rush Backstage Club (Showtech Merchandising) offers many of the items you can only get at the Rush shows. Check out those Permanent Waves T-shirts.
