
Roadshow
Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle
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Neil Peart
For 30 years, drummer, author, and songwriter Neil Peart had wanted to write a book about "the biggest journey of all in my restless existence: the life of a touring musician." Finally, the right time, and the right tour.
In the summer of 2004, after three decades, 20 gold albums, and thousands of performances spanning four continents, the band Rush embarked on a celebratory 30th Anniversary World Tour. The "R30" tour traveled to nine countries, where the band performed 57 shows in front of more than half a million fans. Uniquely, Peart chose to do his between-show traveling by motorcycle, riding 21,000 miles of back roads and highways in North America and Europe - from Appalachian hamlets and Western deserts to Scottish castles and Alpine passes.
Roadshow illuminates the daunting rigors of a major international concert tour, as well as Peart's exploration of the scenic byways and country towns along the way. His evocative and entertaining prose carries the listener through every performance and every journey, sharing the bittersweet reflections triggered by the endlessly unfolding landscape. Observations and reflections range from the poignantly, achingly personal to the wickedly irreverent.
Part behind-the-scenes memoir, part existential travelogue, Roadshow winds through 19 countries on both sides of the Atlantic, in search of the perfect show, the perfect meal, the perfect road, and an elusive inner satisfaction that comes only with the recognition that the journey itself is the ultimate destination.
The inner workings of the tour, the people Peart works with and the people he meets, the roads and stages and ever-changing scenery - all flow into an irresistible story.
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It’s great to understand that being great at anything is extremely hard work. Even when they make it look so easy.
I loved the care taken to bring this story to life.
Loved this from start to finish !
Great insight into an amazing person
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Classic Neil
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I find myself remembering similarly traveled roads and places. Wanting to ride by his side, and at the least, follow his path of soul searching and redemption.
Neil, I wish I had actually known you, you represent the undying true spirit of the pioneer and explorer. I would have loved riding motorcycles with you on Mars, making our way to the summit of Olympus Mons, just to get that "National Park Stamp" in our travel journals.
Rest in peace Professor, even more than your lyrics and music, your words and print will live on thru the duration of humanity.
Johnny
Experiencing life in the eyes of the Professor
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What a great book. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
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Loved it on so many levels!
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Another awesome adventure with Neil Peart!
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Fantastic
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Great conclusion to a good series.
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What an adventure
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What an interesting man and what a fascinating life. His adventures unfold like a map..he not only shares what he has accomplished but shares his thoughts , feelings, humor and observations. He does not seem to filter anything and has a sense of when he has used enough words. He certainly has not rested on his laurels nor has he allowed himself to think he breathes only the rarified air of one as famous and accomplished as himself. He has a wonderful way of sharing with the readers his views and beliefs without trying to be preachy or trying to convert the reader to any of them. Here is a man who is always on a quest for knowledge and experience...his life has not been without tragedy...he has suffered some of the worst experiences that can befall any human...parent or spouse.
Getting to the end of any of his books is (just have to say it)...is a Rush. Thank you Neil for sharing your life's experience and inviting us in.
Fascinating
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