Peart was revered for his drumming skills, and was the band’s key songwriter, known for his fantastical lyrics. “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and band mate over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer,” the band wrote. The band posted a message on Twitter also confirming the news. His representative, Elliot Mintz, said in a statement Friday that Peart died at his home Tuesday in Santa Monica. He was also an author and published six books.Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential Canadian band Rush, has died. Peart is survived by his wife, Carrie and their daughter, Olivia Louise Peart. Gene Simmons called Peart “a kind soul,” while Chuch D of Public Enemy recalled being inducted into the Rock Hall on the same night as Rush, saying backstage he and Peart shared “a unique moment without much word. Jack Black tweeted, “The master will be missed - Neil Peart RIP #RushForever.” He was called ‘The Professor’ for a reason: We all learned from him.” His power, precision, and composition was incomparable. And since that day, music has never been the same. It was the first time I really listened to a drummer. “I still vividly remember my first listen of ‘2112’ when I was young. A kind, thoughtful, brilliant man who ruled our radios and turntables not only with his drumming, but also his beautiful words,” Dave Grohl, who inducted Rush into the Rock Hall, said in a statement Friday. An inspiration to millions with an unmistakable sound who spawned generations of musicians (like myself) to pick up two sticks and chase a dream. “Today the world lost a true giant in the history of rock and roll. The band was heavily influential and fans of Peart and Rush paid tribute on social media. Rush’s 1990’s “Chronicles” was a double platinum success, while 11 of the band’s albums were certified platinum and 10 albums reached gold status. Rush’s most successful album was 1981’s “Moving Pictures,” which sold four million copies and featured the rock hit “YYZ,” helping the band earn its first-ever Grammy nomination (they earned seven nominations throughout their career).
Rush’s first album with Peart - now the band’s principal songwriter - was 1975’s platinum-seller “Fly by Night.” They released a second album that same year, “Caress of Steel,” which reached gold status.īut in 1976, the band marked a major breakthrough with the album “2112,” which sold three million units in the U.S. After a few weeks, Lee replaced Jones, and in 1974 Peart replaced Rutsey weeks before Rush’s first U.S.
When Rush formed in 1968, its original lineup included Lifeson, bassist Jeff Jones and drummer John Rutsey. Peart, alongside bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, were inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, and honoured for combining “the signature traits of progressive rock with a proto typical heavy-metal sound.” Their most known songs include “Tom Sawyer,” “The Big Money” and “The Spirit of Radio.” The respected musician placed fourth on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, just behind Ginger Baker, Keith Moon and John Bonham. Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential Canadian band Rush, has died.
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