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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.
Neil Peart was born September 12, 1952, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and first lived on the family dairy farm, near Hagersville. After the family moved to nearby St. Catharines, Neil began drum lessons at age thirteen, studying with local teacher Don George, then played in a succession of rock bands.
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.
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Jan 11, 2020 · Neil Peart, whose virtuoso chops and artful lyrics propelled his band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, has died. He was 67.
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Peart, one-third of the Toronto band Rush, was one of the world’s most worshipped drummers, unleashing his unearthly skills upon rotating drum kits that grew to encompass what...
Jan 10, 2020 · The Canadian rock icon passed away at 67 after a long battle with the disease. He was known for his complex and influential drumming style, his literary lyrics and his memoirs.
Jan 11, 2020 · The musician and author, who passed away at the age of 67 on January 7 after a private, three-and-a-half-year struggle with brain cancer, famously eschewed the spotlight and rarely...
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