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Neil Ellwood Peart OC (/ p ɪər t / PEERT; September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian and American musician, known as the drummer and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. He was known to fans by the nickname 'The Professor', derived from the Gilligan's Island character of the same name.
Jan 10, 2020 · The Hall of Fame musician, who was known for his virtuosity and literate lyrics, passed away at age 67 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma. He joined Rush in 1974 and became one of rock's greatest drummers, influencing generations of fans and peers.
- Brian Hiatt
Find news, books, and tributes about Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush and author of The Masked Rider. Learn about his final novel Clockwork Destiny, his Silver Surfers car collection, and the scholarship in his honor.
Jan 7, 2021 · A tribute to the late Neil Peart, the virtuoso drummer and lyricist of Rush, who died of brain cancer in 2020. His bandmates and widow share his legacy and his final years of retirement, writing and family.
- Brian Hiatt
Jan 11, 2020 · Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart. January 11, 202012:37 PM ET. Annie Zaleski. Enlarge this image. Neil Peart, of Rush, photographed in Cleveland on Dec. 17,...
- Annie Zaleski
Jan 10, 2020 · Neil Peart, the pyrotechnical drummer and high-concept lyricist for the Canadian progressive-rock trio Rush, died on Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 67. The cause was brain cancer,...
Jan 10, 2020 · Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Canadian rock band Rush, has died from brain cancer aged 67. The musician, considered one of rock's greatest ever drummers, died on Tuesday in Santa Monica,...
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