On 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.
"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)
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
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
1 pr
SABIAN NP1402N 14IN PARAGON HIHATS
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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SABIAN NP1808N 18IN PARAGON CRASH
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
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.
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SABIAN NP2016N 20IN PARAGON CHINA
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.
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.
(CD)
(DVD)
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(Book)
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(Amazon)
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(1974), 
(1976),
(1980),
(1981),
(1982),
(1984), 
(1985), 
(1991),
(1993), and 
(2002).
