“After getting involved in a New York anti-drug initiative, I felt compelled to write that song. Unfortunately, it turned out poorly and became a laughingstock: Neil Diamond’s regrettable track.”]
“They rejected it and informed me: alter the beat, modify the tempo, remove the dialogue, eliminate the whistling, or it won’t be released”: The struggles of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to launch their 1983 hit.]
“Initially, I despised the script Tarantino sent me and rejected the idea of my music being linked to it”: Neil Diamond’s decision to refuse his song for Pulp Fiction and his subsequent remorse.]
in Posts “Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter who passed away at 86, advised aspiring songwriters and performers: ‘Avoid repetition. Evolve and improve. Aim higher.'”]
in Posts “Nobody deserved personal fulfillment more than he did… We felt conflicted yet empathetic. However, we also sensed there were unresolved matters”: Geddy Lee reflects on paying tribute to Neil Peart and the reunion of him and Alex Lifeson as Rush.]
in Posts “Undoubtedly, it’s an unfair situation for anyone; they’d constantly be measured against the legendary drummer.” Geddy Lee explains why he and Alex Lifeson selected Anika Nilles, the drummer for Jeff Beck, to take over Neil Peart’s role in Rush’s reunion tour.]
in Posts “Join us in celebrating 50 years of Rush music and honoring Neil with the tribute he truly deserves: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are launching the Rush reunion tour in the UK, Europe, and South America.”]