![]() Neil Peart was born September 12, 1952, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and first lived on the family dairy farm, near Hagersville. He was also an author and published six books.At the Topic of the Town diner, Littleton, New Hampshire | Photo courtesy of About Neil Peart Peart is survived by his wife, Carrie and their daughter, Olivia Louise Peart. “Thank you for what you did for drummers all over the world with your passion, your approach, your principles and your unwavering commitment to the instrument! Rest In Peace.” “Thank you for inspiring me and for all your help and advice along the way, especially in the early days when you took the time to talk to a young green Danish drummer about recording, gear and the possibilities that lay ahead,” Metallica’s Lars Ulrich wrote on Twitter. Slash, Bryan Adams, Paul Stanley and Questlove of The Roots also paid tribute to Peart. Jack Black tweeted, “The master will be missed - Neil Peart RIP #RushForever.” Gene Simmons called Peart “a kind soul,” while Chuch D of Public Enemy recalled being inducted into the Rock Hall on the same night as Rush, saying backstage he and Peart shared “a unique moment without much word. He was called “The Professor” for a reason: we all learned from him.” His power, precision, and composition was incomparable. And since that day, music has never been the same. It was the first time I really listened to a drummer. “I still vividly remember my first listen of “2112” when I was young. A kind, thoughtful, brilliant man who ruled our radios and turntables not only with his drumming, but also his beautiful words,” Dave Grohl, who inducted Rush into the Rock Hall, said in a statement Friday. An inspiration to millions with an unmistakable sound who spawned generations of musicians (like myself) to pick up two sticks and chase a dream. “Today the world lost a true giant in the history of rock and roll. The band was heavily influential and fans of Peart and Rush paid tribute on social media. ![]() Rush’s 1990’s “Chronicles” was a double platinum success, while 11 of the band’s albums were certified platinum and 10 albums reached gold status. This Apfile photo shows, from left, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, and Geddy Lee of Rush at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles. Rush’s most successful album was 1981’s “Moving Pictures,” which sold four million copies and featured the rock hit “YYZ,” helping the band earn its first-ever Grammy nomination (they earned seven nominations throughout their career). Rush’s first album with Peart - now the band’s principal songwriter - was 1975’s platinum-seller “Fly by Night.” They released a second album that same year, “Caress of Steel,” which reached gold status.īut in 1976 the band marked a major breakthrough with the album “2112,” which sold three million units in the U.S. After a few weeks, Lee replaced Jones, and in 1974 Peart replaced Rutsey weeks before Rush’s first U.S. When Rush formed in 1968, its original lineup included Lifeson, bassist Jeff Jones and drummer John Rutsey. ![]() Peart, alongside bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, were inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, and honored for combining "the signature traits of progressive rock with a proto typical heavy-metal sound.” Their most known songs include “Tom Sawyer,” “The Big Money” and “The Spirit of Radio.” The respected musician placed fourth on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, just behind Ginger Baker, Keith Moon and John Bonham. ![]() Peart was revered for his drumming skills, but was also the band's key songwriters, known for his fantastical lyrics. “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and band mate over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer," the band wrote. ![]() The band posted a message on Twitter also confirming the news. His representative, Elliot Mintz, said in a statement Friday that Peart died at his home Tuesday in Santa Monica. Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential Canadian band Rush, has died. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File) Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the band Rush, has died at age 67. This Jfile photo shows Neil Peart of the band Rush performing in concert during their R40 Live: 40th Anniversary Tour in Philadelphia. ![]()
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