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Neil Peart facts for kids
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Neil Peart performing a drum solo at the Xcel Energy Center on May 22, 2008. Photo by Matt Becker
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Neil Ellwood Peart |
| Born | September 12, 1952 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 7, 2020 (aged 67) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, jazz, swing, big band |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer, author |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1973–2015 |
| Labels | Mercury, Anthem, Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Rush Buddy Rich Big Band |
| Notable instruments | |
| Sabian Paragon Signature cymbals designed by Peart | |
Neil Ellwood Peart (September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian musician and author. He was best known as the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush. He was also an author of 4 books, including Ghost Rider, a book about his life after both his daughter and his wife died within a year of each other.
He won many awards for his drumming, and was a guest star as himself in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie.
Peart died from brain cancer on January 7, 2020, in Santa Monica, California at the age of 67.
Images for kids
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Neil Peart began incorporating electronic drums beginning with 1984's Grace Under Pressure
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Peart (right, behind Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee) performing with Rush
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Neil Peart and his 360-degree drumkit