Neil-Peart-Obituary

Neil Peart

Sep 12, 1952 – Jan 7, 2020 (Age 67)

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BORN
September 12, 1952
DIED
January 7, 2020
AGE
67

Obituaries

Neil Peart was the drummer for the classic progressive rock band Rush. Known for his technical proficiency and his elaborate drum kit, Peart is considered by many to be one of the best rock drummers in history. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Remembering One of the Greatest, If Not THE greatest, Musician and Percussionist to have ever played the Drums.
Thanks for the Memories and the Legacy that You Left for all of Us to Enjoy and Remember You By. Rest In Peace, Neil.

Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, especially those who loved the awesome music you helped to create for all those years of your life. You were truly a gift, especially to your family and friends. Well done thou good and faithful servant. And to your family, thank you for sharing Neil with the world.

Remembering You, Dearest Neil Peart, on this 3rd Year Anniversary of Your Passing.. We all Miss Your musical talents and Your exceptional Drumming abilities. R.I.P.

We are keeping You in All of Our Thoughts and Prayers on this Special 70th Birthday Occasion.. We truly Miss You, Professor.. May You Continue to: Rest In Peace..

Remembering an truly Amazing Person and the Best Ever, Percussionist and Lyricist, that perhaps ever to Play and to Master the Drums, Neil Peart.. May You Rest in Peace..

Remembering a truly wonderful person and the most talented drummer and percussionist the Rock and Roll world has ever seen. May Neil "The Professor" Rest in Peace, forevermore. You are truly missed by all, Neil.

On Rush's tour many yrs ago, it became a dream + a humble honor to be one of those fans whom the band chose to "play to" that night. Can you imagine? 3 hours of air-drumming w Neil while he watched to see if I knew the new songs. :-) That surreal night was made even more special when he & Alex were kind enough to give me one of his sticks! Alas I stopped playing over the years, but, since Neil's passing and in the spirit of his gift to me and in his honor, I have resumed...

Thank you for being a huge inspiration for me since the Mid-Late 80's. I am a professional drummer myself thanks in part to you. Rush was in a class by itself. I couldn't have been a deeper appreciator of your Music. You're a genius rhythmically, lyrically and I learned even more about your impressive character after your passing. What a humble, sincere, deep, questing, tenacious soul you are. Wishing you new ineffable heights & glorious adventures in the life beyond.

Thinking of You, Neil, and also Praying for Your Parents and Family, as well... Some are Born to Rule the World !!!
Rest in Peace in the Heavenly "Garden"... Your devoted Fans