039: NEIL ELLWOOD PEART of RUSH - A Celebration of His Life & Music 1 Year After His Death

On Episode 039 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the life of legendary drummer and lyricist NEIL PEART (of the Canadian progressive rock band RUSH) who passed away on 1/7/2020 (1 year ago this week) at 67 years of age. Curtis is joined by guest co-host VICKI HUDSON (lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Atlanta-based RUSH tribute band THE SPIRIT OF RUSH), and they discuss and celebrate Neil’s life and music. Vicki also discusses The Winter Garden, which is her new book of poems and essays which is dedicated to the memory of Neil Peart. Additionally, SHANNON FLEMING of the Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews Podcast chimes in to share her thoughts about Neil. Please avail yourself of the following links: VICKI HUDSON Read Vicki’s bio by clicking HERE. Order Vicki’s book, The Winter Garden, by clicking HERE. THE SPIRIT OF RUSH THE SPIRIT OF RUSH Website THE SPIRIT OF RUSH Facebook Page THE SPIRIT OF RUSH YouTube Channel RUSH Watch Jason Segel and Paul Rudd Meet RUSH on YouTube Listen to a track-by-track analysis of Rush’s SIGNALS album (featuring guest co-host Curtis of RetroZest) on Episode #121 of the Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews Podcast Listen to RetroZest’s celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Rush’s CARESS OF STEEL album on RetroZest’s Episode #23. Listen to RetroZest’s celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Rush’s POWER WINDOWS album on RetroZest’s Episode #24. Contact Curtis at [email protected], on the RETROZEST Facebook page (facebook.com/zestretro/) or on Twitter (twitter.com/RetroZest).