Meytal Cohen Shares Drum Cover Of Rush’s ‘Limelight’

Meytal Cohen, the Israeli-American drummer, has shared a cover of Rush’s “Limelight.” In the video’s caption, Cohen mentioned that she filmed the video while pregnant.

Rush just released a career-spanning 50-track anthology collection. R50 traces the band’s career from their debut single in 1973 to their last performance in 2015. The massive collection is out now via UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records.

“‘Limelight’ was one of the most requested Rush songs from my fans. I think I avoided covering it for a while because it’s tricky—there’s no steady BPM, and I don’t think Rush used a click track when recording it. That makes it tough for a drummer trying to lay a new track over the original without flamming,” Cohen said. “When I finally decided to learn it, I was hesitant at first, especially because of some of the more exposed fills—those are tough to nail perfectly on top of Neil Peart’s playing.”

“What I love most about Neil’s drumming is how composed it is. Every part he plays feels intentional—nothing is just filler. His drumming isn’t just about keeping time; it’s part of the storytelling in Rush’s music,” she said. “His fills are almost melodic, and he finds ways to make even the most complex parts sound smooth and natural. Plus, the way he evolves within a song, constantly shifting dynamics and textures, makes his drumming feel like a journey.”

In an Instagram post, Cohen also wrote of another personal connection with Peart. “Fun fact both Neil and myself loved motorcycles. He traveled tens of thousands of miles by motorcycle, often between Rush tour stops,” she said. “And I used to love to ride back in Israel, my dad was a driving instructor before his passing, my house had an attached garage with lots of 500cc motorcycles which I rode often! Thinking back, it really wasn’t super safe riding on the freeway with a tank top and a helmet a few sizes bigger… But it WAS fun.”

Listen to the career-spanning Rush R50 anthology now.