Neil Peart

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Neil Peart
Neil Peart performing a drum solo at the Xcel Energy Center on May 22, 2008. Photo by Matt Becker
Neil Peart performing a drum solo at the Xcel Energy Center on May 22, 2008. Photo by Matt Becker
Background information
Birth nameNeil Ellwood Peart
Born(1952-09-12)September 12, 1952
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 7, 2020(2020-01-07) (aged 67)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
GenresHard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, jazz, swing, big band
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, author
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1973–2015
LabelsMercury, Anthem, Atlantic
Websitewww.neilpeart.net

Neil Ellwood Peart (September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian musician. He was best known as the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush. He was also an author of 4 books, including Ghost Rider, a book about his life after both his daughter and his wife died within a year of each other.

He won many awards for his drumming, and was a guest star as himself in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie.

Peart died from glioblastoma, which is a type of brain cancer, on January 7, 2020, in Santa Monica, California. He was 67.[1][2]

References[change | change source]

  1. Hiatt, Brian (January 10, 2020). "Neil Peart, Rush Drummer Who Set a New Standard for Rock Virtuosity, Dead at 67". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  2. Sweeny, Owen (January 10, 2019). "Rush Drummer Neil Peart dead at 67". CBC News. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

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