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Eddie Trunk Neil Peart interview update

Wed, Sep 13, 2006@10:02AM | comments removed/disabled

Eddie Trunk recently posted in his blog that he would be interviewing Neil Peart for VH1 Classic this week. It looks like the interview happened yesterday. Here's his report:

Being in this business now over 20 years there aren't many artists I haven't interviewed in the rock world and I knocked another one off that list today when I had the honor of doing a TV interview with the great Neil Peart. I was a huge fan of the early Rush material and have total respect for this great band and what they have accomplished in their 30 year history. I interviewed Alex and Geddy several tims but as Rush fans know, Neil is very private and does not do things like TV interviews very often. Neil had seem my interviews with his two band mates and I was honored he wanted to break his relative silence with me. We spoke about Rush, drums and his upcoming new book Roadshow. I have not met many artists like Neil Peart. He is one of the most unassuming, nicest guys I have met. Just a great person to talk to and a "regular" guy (and I mean that in the best of ways!). The only time Neil gets reserved is when you make a stink of the fact that he's Neil Peart, one of the greatest drummers on the planet! He just doesn't like a "scene" and simply says "I hit things with sticks, it's not a big deal". Neil's books are a great read and it was such a thrill to have some time with him today. I'll post in the TV section when this interview will air and also have photos up soon. Neil was also interested in doing my radio show but wants to come in the studio VS a call in, so when his schedule permits we will make that happen. On the Rush front the guys have a new CD about half done and will resume work in November. We all know Neil is a drum icon and a great player, but take it from me, he is also a super person and great interview subject. I only wish we had more time but hopefully he can do the radio soon.

I think Eddie is a bit of a Rush fan - you think? :) So no real details yet but he said he'll be posting in his TV section when the interview will air along with some pictures. He also mentioned that Neil will also try and do an in-studio interview for Eddie's radio show sometime in the near future when his schedule permits. I'll keep you posted as I learn more.

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