Report: Legendary Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dies At 67 In California
SANTA MONICA (CBS13) - Legendary classic rock drummer Neil Peart has died, according to reports.
The news was first reported by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on Friday, who cited the rockstar's publicist.
Canadian rock drummer Neil Peart dead at 67. Peart, primary lyricist for Rush, was known for his technical proficiency, and for weaving jazz and big band patterns with a hard rock style. Publicist says Peart died in California January 7. Background: https://t.co/r0QKiYdpdu
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) January 10, 2020
Peart was part of the Canadian progressive rock group Rush, but he resided in Santa Monica. He was inducted to the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame back in 1983.
He was 67 years old. He had been battling brain cancer for the past three years, according to Rolling Stone.
News of Peart's death prompted an outpouring of grief across social media.
The master will be missed - Neil Peart RIP #RushForever pic.twitter.com/o4Y6chFiB3
— Jack Black (@jackblack) January 10, 2020
Rest In Peace Neil Peart. So sad to hear.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) January 10, 2020
Oh man... Neil Peart. Every drummer just ran to their kit to bust out Tom Sawyer. His dedication and RE-dedication to his craft is a lesson in always improving. Never be complacent. You can ALWAYS be better. R.I.P.
— patrick wilson (@patrickwilson73) January 10, 2020
Rush last toured in 2015 and band members said it was unlikely they would play any more shows, citing Peart's chronic tendinitis and guitarist Alex Lilfeson's Psoriatic arthritis.