Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dies @ 67- Tributes – Geddy Lee/Alex Lifeson Statement
Rolling Stone: Neil Peart, Rush Drummer Who Set a New Standard for Rock Virtuosity, Dead at 67
Hall of Fame Drummer Succumbs to Brain Cancer
Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist for Rush, died Tuesday, January 7th, in Santa Monica at age 67. The cause was brain cancer, which he had been quietly battling for three years, according to Elliott Mintz, a spokesperson for the Peart family. A representative for the band confirmed the news to Rolling Stone.
Rush’s Neil Peart, the Hall of Fame drummer who set a new standard for rock virtuosity, has died at age 67 https://t.co/zjLWCDMIuE pic.twitter.com/5zMsMRfd0C
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 10, 2020
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Spent yesterday mourning the loss of one of the greatest drummers of all time…I know this is a little late but I finally mustered up the strength to write this. Truly heartbroken ? There has been no greater… https://t.co/qUoWfEp3H8
— John Petrucci (@JPetrucci) January 11, 2020
RIP Neil… You were one of the Best…. And Rush was one of the 1st Live Shows I went to see as a Teenager… Always Loved them, always will… ♥️??? My Sincere Condolences to All Family & Friends…. xhttps://t.co/p8aFPLscLF
— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) January 11, 2020
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) January 10, 2020
I was looking through my old touring brief case and found this button of Neil. I wore this on my jean jacket when I was 15, all through high school, in the mid 70s. RIP the professor. Long live the music of @rushtheband #Drummerslife pic.twitter.com/uNNmaxqMWw
— Darrell Dwarf Millar (@DarrellDWaRf) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart. R.I.P. Thanks for all you gave us. We could not have loved you more. pic.twitter.com/efw2Lw0a19
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart: a humble and intelligent man who inspired countless people in all walks of life to challenge themselves, work hard, and strive for greatness. A rare and deeply positive influence on past and future generations.
— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/RVaVeGl73o
— Styx (@STYXtheBand) January 11, 2020
RIP Neil Peart pic.twitter.com/PxNZ3W5WSs
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 10, 2020
He was not only the incredible drummer in @rushtheband, #NeilPeart wrote their brilliant lyrics as well. “All this machinery making modern music can still be open-hearted. Not so coldly charted, it’s really just a question of your honesty. Yeah, your honesty.” Farewell, Icon… https://t.co/A0AhkRQZAx
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) January 11, 2020
I’m gonna go spend the day air drumming. R.I.P. Neil Peart. That dude fucking shredded. https://t.co/QzsOwBDKY8
— Flea (@flea333) January 11, 2020
Rest In Peace, Neil… pic.twitter.com/ceZXPYaSdd
— Metallica (@Metallica) January 11, 2020
Gil, Mike, and Rik mourn the loss of @rushtheband‘s great drummer Neil Peart, one of the greats gone too soon. A wonderful man whose soul and music touched us. We will never forget him and our hearts go out to his family, Alex and Geddy RIP pic.twitter.com/UFuCElcFhu
— TRIUMPH (@TriumphTheBand) January 11, 2020
R.I.P. Neil. A true legend. Your music will live on forever. God bless. #neilpeart pic.twitter.com/s3CggOl05J
— Peter Criss (@PeterCriss) January 10, 2020
Listen to @SIRIUSXM Volume. Channel 106 honoring Neil Peart right now
— KennyAronoff (@AronoffOFFICIAL) January 10, 2020
RIP Neil Peart. A true artist and a sweet, good guy. And probably the most air drummed drummer of all time. This is my tribute…air drumming one of THE greatest, iconic drum moments in rock history. #neilpeart #rush https://t.co/01RW6pYWIl
— Josh Freese (@joshfreese) January 10, 2020
Long Live Neil Peart – a quick video from behinds Neil’s kit- watch, feel and repeat pic.twitter.com/U2z9TLyfcg
— Stephen Perkins (@stephenperkins) January 10, 2020
I’m in Shock. One of my BIGGEST drumming influences Gone..
I don’t know what to say.. the wind just got knocked out of me….. RIP Sir… just speechless…— Deen Castronovo (@DeenTheDrummer) January 10, 2020
It absolutely breaks my heart to pieces to get the news of the passing of one of my greatest heroes of all time. #RIPNeilPeart My deepest condolences to the band, crew & family. Rest In Peace my friend. You will always be my hero ?
For further thoughts: https://t.co/kg0StEx0EB pic.twitter.com/KnmalW5PLD— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) January 10, 2020
Sadly Neil Peart passed away earlier this week. One the greatest drummers of all time. One of the founding members of one of the greatest Rock n Roll bands of all time. Rush @ZildjianCompany @EvansDrumheads @vicfirth @HumesandBerg
— KennyAronoff (@AronoffOFFICIAL) January 10, 2020
Rest in peace to the legendary genius Neil Peart from the iconic and revolutionary Canadian Rock Band RUSH. Play this loud in his honour. Tom Sawyer. https://t.co/y89SRY8sT6
— Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) January 10, 2020
Another family member gone pic.twitter.com/3NMWH8AXyP
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 10, 2020
I just heard about Neil Peart passing. I feel real bad about this – he was way too young. Neil was one of the great drummers and he’ll be missed. Love & mercy to Neil’s family.
– Brian pic.twitter.com/T5qjECWX1W— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 10, 2020
A sad farewell to a king
Neil was one of the Lords of the drums.
R.I.P. ? condolences to his family… way too young @ City Of Sherman Oaks https://t.co/88fYpaKLgB— DOUG ALDRICH (@Douglas_Aldrich) January 10, 2020
Sad to hear of Neil Peart passing. RIP. pic.twitter.com/2iMWJq1uoo
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) January 10, 2020
My prayers and condolences to the Peart Family, Fans and Friends. Neil was a kind soul. R.I.P……. Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 – Rolling Stone https://t.co/icYz6fnXfE
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 10, 2020
For Neil. https://t.co/wcr0SH4Y13
— Pete Yorn (@peteyorn) January 10, 2020
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Neil’s family and friends, and to Rush fans everywhere. What a brilliant and wonderful man. He left his mark on the world, music, drumming and so much more. With absolute love and Respect, Rest In Peace. https://t.co/569ssIL8pr pic.twitter.com/5bccoBnuIf
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) January 10, 2020
So sad to hear of the passing of Neil Peart. Our thoughts are with his family and bandmates.
— Marillion (@MarillionOnline) January 10, 2020
RIP Neal Peart. Bummer ☹️
— Tony Franklin (@FretlessMonster) January 10, 2020
Rest In Peace Neil Peart. So sad to hear.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) January 10, 2020
Absolutely Horrible News. Neal Peart has died after fighting brain cancer for years. His later life was filled with so much family tragedy. So, so sad. I’m just shocked. pic.twitter.com/EM4Ea1quaY
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 10, 2020
RIP master, thank you for the amazing music and lyrics you left to all of us, really sad. ?? @rushtheband https://t.co/SZ5tmgL1oM
— Andreas Kisser (@andreaskisser) January 10, 2020
Ah fuck, I always liked Neil Peart. A tremendous drummer who’s lyrics and arrangements made Rush world famous. A real loss. pic.twitter.com/jHtmHgqCKu
— Ginger Wildheart (@GingerWildheart) January 10, 2020
A true musical legend and spirit, #NeilPeart reinvented rock drums and reinvented rock lyrics with his beautiful and powerful words. Saddened by this news and thankful for his music. https://t.co/LWO47T5Okw
— Ron Keel (@ronkeel) January 10, 2020
