Neil Ellwood Peart (/ p ɪər t / PEERT; September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian and American musician, known as the drummer, percussionist, and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. He was known to fans by the nickname "the Professor", [ 1 ] derived from the Gilligan's Island character of the same name . [ 2 ]

Jan 10, 2020 · Neil Peart, the virtuoso drummer and lyricist for Rush, died Tuesday, January 7th, in Santa Monica, California, at age 67, according to Elliot Mintz, a family spokesperson. The cause was...

Neil appeared on Rush’s second album, Fly By Night, in 1975, contributing most of the lyrics–as he would throughout their career. It was Rush’s fourth album, 2112, released in 1976, that brought the band their first measure of success.

Jan 10, 2020 · Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Canadian rock band Rush, has died from brain cancer aged 67. The musician, considered one of rock's greatest ever drummers, died on Tuesday in Santa...

Jan 7, 2021 · 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 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.

Nov 17, 2023 · Neil Peart was the drummer and primary lyricist for Canadian prog rock legends, Rush. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 alongside the band. Peart wrote several books detailing his travels (he was an avid motorcyclist) and personal experiences.

2 days ago · Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson says the band were sent tasteless messages from a string of people who wanted to audition as the band's new drummer – just minutes after the death of Neil Peart was confirm ... Rush got emails "from all kinds of drummers" minutes after the death of Neil Peart. By Stef Lach ( Classic Rock) published 15 March 2025

Jan 10, 2020 · SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential Canadian band Rush, has died. He was 67. His representative, Elliot Mintz, said in a statement Friday that Peart died at his home Tuesday in Santa Monica.

4 days ago · Peart died on January 7, 2020, after quietly battling brain cancer for three and a half years. RUSH waited three days to announce Peart 's passing, setting off shockwaves and an outpouring of ...