Rush drummer Neil Peart passes away at 67
Neil Peart, legendary drummer and songwriter for the iconic rock band Rush, has passed away at the age of 67 due to brain cancer. Peart was widely considered one of rock's greatest and most innovative drummers, with influences ranging from Metallica to the Beach Boys, to Black Sabbath and Questlove. Peart was renowned for his lengthy and stylized drum solos which continue to inspire drummers today.
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