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Neil Peart
Canadian and American drummer (1952–2020)
For the footballer, see Neil Peart (footballer).
Neil Ellwood Peart (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',[2] derived from the Gilligan's Islandcharacter of the same name.[3] His drumming was renowned for its technical proficiency and his live performances for their exacting nature and stamina. Peart earned numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern DrummerReaders Poll Hall of Fame in 1983 at the age of thirty, making him the youngest person ever so honoured.[4]
Peart was born in Hamilton, Ontario,[5] and grew up in Port Dalhousie (now part of St. Catharines). During adolescence, he floated between regional bands in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England, Peart returned home to concentrate on music where he joined Rush, a Toronto b
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by David Stanoch
Everyone knows 2020 is going down in history as the single most challenging year humankind has faced in modern history. Between the ravages of a worldwide pandemic threatening our families and livelihoods and the hopeful signs of long-needed change rising from another needless social tragedy, after too many years of looking the other way, our world is aligning to a reckoning of what truly matters—to our families and our shared community—with a new sense of urgency. Leadership and forward thinking are in much needed demand.
In our corner of the world, as percussionists who strive to make a difference in expression through the musical arts, our year began with the toll of a bell that sent shock waves around the entire world with the passing of Neil Peart, on January 7, in Santa Monica, California, at age 67.
We lost a gentle giant of a soul who wielded mightily from behind his massive drum set with the command and authority of a true Rock God, adored by his ardent fans across the globe, but also blessed with the pragmatic sensibility to scoff at such an
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Neil Peart Biography
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Updated: 04/26/2020
Neil Ellwood Peart was born September 12, 1952, near Hagersville, Ontario, and died January 7, 2020, in Santa Monica, California. The cause was brain cancer (Glioblastoma), which he battled quietly for 3-1/2 years. News of Peart's death was announced on Friday, January 10, in a statement on Rush.com, and tributes from friends, family, musicians, and fans poured in throughout the weekend. Peart is survived by his wife Carrie and daughter Olivia. Other survivors include his family, Glen and Betty Peart, two sisters, and a brother.
Peart was the drummer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band Rush. Rush is the most successful band from Canada, playing together for 41 years and selling 25 million records in the U.S. and 40 million records worldwide (Celine Dion is the top-selling Canadian solo artist with 50 million albums in the U.S.).
Essential Rush recordings include: Fly by Night (1974), 2112 (1976), Permanent Waves (1980), Moving Pictures (1981), Exit...Stage Left (1982), G
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