Drumeo is not taking it easy on Nic Collins, son of Genesis legend Phil Collins. After throwing him into the deep end with Opeth’s intense “Ghost of Perdition,” they’ve now handed him an even bigger challenge: learn and perform RUSH’s 20-minute prog rock epic, “2112,” in one sitting.
“2112” isn’t just any song — it’s the full first side of RUSH’s iconic 1976 album and a true test of skill for any drummer. The suite includes multiple sections like “Overture,” “Temples of Syrinx,” “Presentation,” and “Grand Finale,” originally performed by the late, great Neil Peart — widely regarded as one of the best drummers in rock history.
Nic had to tackle the entire suite (minus “Discovery,” which has no drums), learning each part on the spot. The pressure? Very real. At one point, he jokingly shouted, “Why do you have to be so good, Neil?” — a nod to just how tough Peart’s drumming really is.
But Nic didn’t just survive the challenge — he crushed it. After practicing the parts, he delivered a killer full performance. Drumeo’s Brandon Toews summed it up perfectly: “Neil would be proud.”
Fans flooded the YouTube comments with praise, saying things like:
“So impressive, Nic! Learning any Neil Peart part is tough, but doing ‘2112’ in under three hours? Amazing.”
With talent clearly running in the family, Nic Collins is proving he’s not just following in his father’s footsteps — he’s making his own mark, one legendary drum solo at a time.