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Neil Peart

Canadian-American drummer (1952-2020) · Canada · Musicians · Died at 67 · also United States

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Neil Ellwood Peart was a Canadian musician and author, who was the drummer, percussionist, and primary lyricist of the progressive rock band Rush. He was nicknamed "the Professor", after his resemblance to the Gilligan's Island character of the same name.

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Peart performing in 2008Peart performing in 2008Peart (right, behind Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee) performing with RushPeart (right, behind Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee) performing with RushNeil Peart and his 360-degree drum kitNeil Peart and his 360-degree drum kitNeil Peart began incorporating electronic drums with 1984's Grace Under PressureNeil Peart began incorporating electronic drums with 1984's Grace Under Pressure

Awards

Officer of the Order of Canada1996

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Spouse: Carrie Nuttall

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Neil Ellwood Peart was a Canadian musician and author, who was the drummer, percussionist, and primary lyricist of the progressive rock band Rush. He was nicknamed "the Professor", after his resemblance to the Gilligan's Island character of the same name. His drumming was renowned for its technical proficiency and his live performances for their exacting nature and stamina. Peart earned numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Readers Poll Hall of Fame in 1983 at the age of 30, making him the youngest person ever so honoured.

Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2020 · aged 67

In common with Neil

Taylor HawkinsAlso in Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures (2010)Jason SegelAlso in Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush (2011)C. Martin CrokerAlso in Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007)Matt MaiellaroAlso in Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007)Jane CurtinAlso in I Love You, Man (2009)Geddy LeeAlso in RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019 (2019)

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