Neil Peart’s Ultimate Drum Solo on ‘Letterman’ in 2011

Lori Dorn
December 5, 2025

The late, great Neal Peart showcased his absolutely brilliant drumming prowess and musical range during an incredible solo he played for “Drum Solo Week” on Late Night With David Letterman in June 2011. Peart was there to promote the 30th edition of the seminal 1981 Rush album Moving Pictures.

The Rush drummer blows the roof off the dump during Drum Solo Week.

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.