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Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart

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Music Features

Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart

January 11, 2020 • "We're only immortal for a limited time." 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.

Rush Drummer And Lyricist Neil Peart Has Died

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Music News

Rush Drummer And Lyricist Neil Peart Has Died

January 10, 2020 • Peart, who joined the iconic prog rock band Rush in 1974, was 67 years old. He was diagnosed with brain cancer more than three years ago.

Mystic Rhythms: Rush's Neil Peart On The First Rock Drummer

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Beat Week

Mystic Rhythms: Rush's Neil Peart On The First Rock Drummer

January 6, 2015 • Peart is one of the world's greatest rock drummers, but his earliest influence comes from jazz.

Mystic Rhythms: Rush's Neil Peart On The First Rock Drummer

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Rush Is In! The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, That Is

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The Two-Way

Rush Is In! The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, That Is

December 11, 2012 • The Canadian trio was among the bands that many fans thought had been unfairly excluded.

All The Gifts Of Life: 40 Years Of Rush's '2112'

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The Record

All The Gifts Of Life: 40 Years Of Rush's '2112'

April 30, 2016 • This month, the Canadian trio's breakthrough album celebrated its 40th anniversary. Guitarist Alex Lifeson recalls its unlikely creation and fans of the band testify to its powers.

Loving Rush, With All My Heart And Brain

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The Record

Loving Rush, With All My Heart And Brain

December 20, 2012 • Fans on either side of the "kingdom of cool" are feeling mean, mean pride for the band as it's elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.