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 …

Rush was a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968 that consisted primarily of Geddy Lee (vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). The …

John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of Rush. He performed on the band's 1974 debut …

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 …

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 …

He was the original drummer and a founding member of the iconic rock band Rush. Rutsey’s contribution to the music world is marked by his performance on Rush’s debut album in 1974, …

Mar 31, 2025 · NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 27: (L-R) Guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer Neil Peart and bassist Geddy Lee of the ...More group Rush perform at the Prudential Center on June 27, …

The drum solos he performed during the Rush tours were legendary. He and his bandmates are Officers of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor — as well as recipients of …

Mar 15, 2025 · 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 …

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 …