OK, I promise not to harp on the death of Neil Peart forever, but some things have to be shared. I also appreciate when an artist/band has the courage to take a fresh approach when covering a song. "Time Stand Still" was a boundary breaker for Rush when it was released to begin with. This is fantastic. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10216138479204774
I feel you. I have never been hit like this by the death of a non-loved one. Now, I regret not being able to see them when the R40 tour came to Saint Louis.
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