Neil Peart facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Neil Peart
Neil Peart performing a drum solo at the Xcel Energy Center on May 22, 2008. Photo by Matt Becker
Background information
Birth name	Neil Ellwood Peart
Born	(1952-09-12)September 12, 1952 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Died	January 7, 2020(2020-01-07) (aged 67) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, jazz, swing, big band
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, producer, author
Instruments	Drums, percussion
Years active	1973–2015
Labels	Mercury, Anthem, Atlantic
Associated acts	Rush Buddy Rich Big Band

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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  Peart (right, behind Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee) performing with Rush

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  Neil Peart and his 360-degree drum kit

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  Neil Peart began incorporating electronic drums with 1984's Grace Under Pressure