Legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart has died at the age of 67 on Jan. 7 after battling brain cancer.
Rolling Stone confirmed the drummer’s death with a representative for the band and Peart family spokesperson Elliott Mintz stated that the drummer was fighting brain cancer for the last three years.
Peart joined the Canadian progressive rock trio in 1974 following the release of the band’s self-titled debut album. In addition to serving as the group’s drummer ever since, he was also a chief lyricist within Rush.
Loudwire extends our condolences to Peart’s family as well as his Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
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So sad.
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Yea. A terrible loss to the rock community. He was beloved.
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He had a lot of good music and was definitely well loved.
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Probably in my top 3 best rock drummers
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John Bonham is certainly up there for me, along with Don Henley and Lars Ulrich.
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Bonham is my number 1. I also love Charlie Watts incredible thrifty tight drum style.
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It sounds like you and i have similar tastes. 🙂
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Yes. We both know quality and excellence when we hear it!
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Yes we do. 🙂
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