wow, holy crap, no words....need to process this. my first memory was hearing Xanadu coming from my brother's bedroom for the first time, and completely bewitched by the drumming.
Not the news I wanted to hear, especially on my birthday. I spent many of an album air drumming along. RIP, Neil.
RIP Mr. Peart Sincere condolences to his family, his colleagues, his friends and the legions of fans around the globe. His music will live on and he will continue to inspire drummers and music lovers for years to come. This has been a tough week for Canadians...
Damn. When they wrapped up their last tour, I just figured they were done with big world-wide tours and that they'd still put out more albums, and maybe do one-off shows here and there. Never imagined he was sick and that was it. Shocker, and my heart goes out to his family and friends, who have obviously known this whole time.
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 three and a half year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma). We ask that friends, fans, and media alike understandably respect the family’s need for privacy and peace at this extremely painful and difficult time. Those wishing to express their condolences can choose a cancer research group or charity of their choice and make a donation in Neil Peart's name. Rest in peace brother. Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020
Great Drummer, great writer. Way too young, he'd earned the right to peacefully retire and live another 18-20 years. RIP
The first time I have shed a tear for someone I never met. While his words have inspired me my entire life, his lyrics comforted me through high school. I owe him so much of me. The first concert I ever saw April 1st, 1983 Hartford, CT. I went on to see my favorite band 30 times more. Rest in Peace my Hero and THANK YOU!
The announcement from Rush stated that he'd been battling the cancer for 3 1/2 years. Explains a lot.
The man's drumming was the gold standard, the high mark to all the young drummers I knew at the School of Rock aspired. I know this won't to much to ease the pain all of his fans feel today, but his music will live on. This isn't the absolute best version of a Rush song I've shot, but the heartfelt words of the drummer who had been trying to convince the Music Director of the School he went to that they were ready to try to do a Rush show are what came to mind when I saw this thread:
Very sad to hear this. Peart and Rush in general were a huge influence on me. Neil had so much tragedy in his life.
