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Neil Peart, Rush's star drummer, dies at 67
Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of the Canadian rock group Rush, has died at 67 in California of brain cancer.
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Drummer Neil Peart of Rush performs at the Barclays Center in New York, United States, on October 21, 2012. Peart, the legendary drummer for the popular Canadian rock trio Rush, has died at age 67, the band announced on January 10, 2020. (AFP/Mike Lawrie)
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eil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of the Canadian rock group Rush, has died at 67 in California of brain cancer, the group announced Friday.
"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 of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave battle with brain cancer, glioblastoma," they said in a statement posted on Twitter.
Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/NivX2RhiB8
— Rush (@rushtheband) January 10, 2020
Rush was founded in 1968 and Peart joined in 1974, replacing John Rutsey, alongside singer and bass player Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson.
After starting out in hard rock and moving gradually toward jazz rock, Peart was known for his flamboyant style and very precise technique, which won him a legion of admirers among professionals and fans.
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Questlove, the drummer for hip-hop group The Roots, posted a black and white photo of Peart on Instagram sitting behind his imposing drum set, sending his condolences.
...dude...fu%+in Neil The GAWD. All respect due to the legend. RIP.
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Danish drummer Lars Ulrich of Metallica also said on Instagram that Peart was a big inspiration for him.
Rush entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. The band sold 25 million albums in the United States.
