Monday, January 30, 2012
Neil Peart tribute to Andrew MacNaughtan at NeilPeart.net
Neil Peart has penned a tribute to his late friend Andrew MacNaughtan at NeilPeart.net. MacNaughtan passed away suddenly this past week of a heart attack in Los Angeles.
... apart from the personal memories, it is his own art that will endure. Not long before his untimely passing, Andrew published a book of fine-art photographs titled Grace, based on his travels in East Africa. (Like a fair portion of his work in recent years, it was done to benefit others-Andrew contributed generously to worthy causes like the Casey House hospice and Art Gives Hope.)
In addition, his portraits and live shots of nearly every major Canadian performer of the past twenty-five years will be viewed forever-a rich national archive of our arts and entertainment history.
Many will feel fortunate to have known Andrew, and perhaps myself more than most-introducing me to Carrie was a life-changing gift. But even long after all of us who knew Andrew are gone, his name, his unique creative "eye," and his beautiful and perceptive images will live on.
You can read the entire thing at this location.
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What a great and moving tribute. A few powerful words that paint such a vivid portrait of endearing friendship. Glad he mentioned Andrew's partner, further legitimizing the universal family to which we all belong. But how I wish Andrew would have shared a picture of Neil in drag.
Rest in Peace, Andrew.
I love Nobody's Hero. The lyrics I find moving and puts into perspective the real heroes. Stick It Out is a grungy gnarly type of song which was missing from the RUSH catalogue for the longest time. My condolences to Andrew's family, partner and friends.
agreed. nobody's hero and stick it out. anything from the rest of counterparts is good enough for me.
If anyone's keeping score . . . . . please NOT Nobody's Hero. The only RUSH song I routinely skip past when listening to an album. That might be an interesting question for this group. Select your LEAST favorite track.
#16- I'd like to see Afterimage, Nobody's Hero and all of Signal or 2112.
I wonder where to purchase the book "Grace" in the states? I searched online and found nothing. The sample photos I've seen are amazing.
Nicely written and Im happy to see that Neil used a little humor in the tribute.
I can see 'The Camera Eye' make a return the first leg and be switched out for another gem. As much as I would like to see 'Afterimage'. I just cant see it happen, even as a tribute. But, I can see 'Nobodys Hero'
Not sure if someone posted this.
link
Now they have to play The Camera Eye live again (RIP)
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