Neil Peart, the legendary drummer for the popular Canadian rock trio Rush, has died at age 67, the band announced Friday.
Peart died on Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after battling brain cancer, family spokesperson Elliot Mintz said in a statement obtained by Fox News.
A statement posted on the band's official Twitter page said: "It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and bandmate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer ..."
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/neil-peart-rush-drummer-dead
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RIP Professor
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Always hopeful, yet discontent
He knows changes aren't permanent
But change is" RIP this man was the best to ever do it!! Rush was an extraordinary show to see live
Everyone needs to listen to 2112 with headphones. Masterpiece.RIP sir
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs to listen to 2112 with headphones. Masterpiece.RIP sir
ReplyDeleteHe was a brilliant drummer and lyricist, with his bandmates contributing to decades of progressive rock and entertaining hundreds of millions worldwide.
ReplyDeleteWas Tom Sawyer their only hit?
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