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 ]

The meaning of PEART is being in good spirits : lively.

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 brain...

Peart and his bandmates were inducted into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame (2010), the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (2013), and the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame (2020).

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.

“It’s scary because it’s no exaggeration that it’s the most important race in a long time,” Mrs. Peart, a Democrat from Columbia, Md., said. From New York Times “We were not meant to …

Jan 11, 2020 · Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life's many shades.

Neil Peart – Burning for Buddy: A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Rich Released in 1994

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.

Known for his almost otherworldly advanced technique and his complex and innovative long form solos, Neil Peart is the epitome of a drummer’s drummer. With influences as diverse as Bonham, Moon, Krupa and Rich, he has been widely recognized through a host of readers’ polls and critical awards as one of the premier rock and progressive ...