Neil Peart, the prodigiously talented drummer and eclectic primary lyricist for the Canadian rock band Rush, died on Tuesday in Santa Monica, California, according to a family spokesman. He was 67.
The cause of death was brain cancer, which he had been battling quietly for three years, according to spokesman, Elliot Mintz. Peart was considered one of the most gifted and electrifying drummers in pop music history, a virtuosic stylist and technical master who inspired a cult following with his dazzling fusions of hard rock and jazz.Canadian progressive rock group Rush, Bakersfield, Calif on Sept. 26, 1977. From left to right: guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart.Peart is survived by his wife, Carrie, and their daughter, Olivia Louise Peart.
People dying sucks. But so does Rush
A true master of his craft! No one could make the drums boom like Neil did! What a legacy he leaves behind. R.I.P. my friend 💔
'Rush' concert Oakland Colosseum, early 1990's. Neil Peart and his entire ~20 piece drum kit were lifted up about 30 feet over the audience and then he and the kit ROTATED around his left-right axis as he played full tilt boogy. Was I high? Sure. Can others confirm? Let's see.
Goodbye 😢
RIP Neil.
Sad
N. Peart is and always be the G.O.A.T. drummer.
Oh-My-God/Omniabsolute=Gravitational-Constant: Embraced 'Neil Peart'. 'And this too shall/will come to past/pass'. RIP (eulogy and flowers)!$!$
Um dos maiores bateristas que eu já vi e ouvi tocar. Vai em paz.
sad one of my favorite bands of all time
'Farewell to a King' in the rock world!
I was fortunate enough to see the last Rush concert ever . I’m still numb at this awful news
Morning_Joe The Heartbeat of Rush. Gone too soon
I haven't been this moved by a musician dying since the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan passed. Both were masters at their instruments and Neil was very underated IMHO as a lyricist. Rip and thank you so much for the musical legacy you left behind.
Thank you for all, Neal RIP!!!
Not a big Rush fan, but can appreciate Peart's virtuosity and showmanship. RIP
Sadder still to watch it die than never to have known it .... For you the blind who once could see - the bell tolls for thee.... ripneilpeart
Greatest of all time!
That's rather Young, I guess the Rock and Roll Lifestyle does take its toll. Damn though, he was a fantastic drummer
Why is it never Beiber?
sad
RIP Neil. Unbelievable talent.
This is quite frankly the only news I care about today....devastated.
Imma listen to Red barchetta now I'm sad af
Who?
Hard to believe... RIP
he was the best songwriter too rip
FUCK NO
mykill5455 one of the GOAT drummers for Rush
Fuck
My all time favourite drummer. very sad news. obaterista
Bowie's band gets better, and we are left bereft.
I'm so sad!! He was too young!! He is one of the GOAT drummers for one of the GOAT groups in history. RushFamily ripneil
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