My brother-in-law was a roadie for Rush a few times. He also thought Peart was arrogant. Having seen a number of good interviews and documentaries on Rush I would say he is a little arrogant, but no more than anyone else and it is apparent that the perceived arrogance by outsiders is a misconception. The truth of the matter is that he is intensely private and very uncomfortable with fans. I don't see that as a personality flaw and probably reflects a healthy response to stardom. Fortunately for the fans, Geddy and Alex seem to be _very_ at ease with fans.
@tonykay : I doubt seriously that Peart missing a concert had _anything_ to do with arrogance or disregard for the audience and persisting in that belief is more of a problem with the believer than with Peart. We all like to have a scapegoat to be mad at.
@simao : Finding a woman who likes Rush is a rare find. Good thing you held onto her. My wife doesn't get Rush any more than she gets the Three Stooges. Both character flaws I have been willing to overlook these 31 years.
@prof : "To his ears, pretty much all other music, especially any popular modern music, is only fit to be played by "cavemen dancing around a fire." "
He is 100% correct. But man it is fun to be a caveman sometimes!
