Neil Peart September 67, – January 7, 2019pic.twitter.com/NivX2RhiB8(*******(*******— Rush (@rushtheband (
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The type of tumor Peart had,glioblastoma, is a brain tumor that often recurs after it is initially treated. SenatorsJohn McCain
and Ted Kennedy died of the same cancer.
Peart, also known as The Professor by his fans, has accrued a long list of accolades throughout his career. He has been with the Canadian-bred rock band Rush since 1974, and alongside fellow band mates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, has received several Grammy nominations and been inducted into the USRock and Roll Hall of Fame. Peart, also a Modern Drummer Hall of Famer, authored several non-fiction books and helped create the “Clockwork Angels” novels, a series based on Rush’s th and final studio album of the same name.
Musicians and bands reacted to the news of Peart’s death by playing clips of his drum solos, particularly him performing the Rush hit “Tom Sawyer.” Many said his work inspired them to pursue music and expressed the impact his music had on their lives.
Taylor Momsen, an actress and singer and guitarist in the Pretty Reckless, posted about Peart’s death on Instagram, saying he was one of her “favorite musicians of all time.”
“His influence” and music will live on through anyone who picks up an instrument, “she said.
Metallica co-founder and drummer Lars Ulrich posted onInstagram, thanking Peart for what he did “for drummers all over the world.” He said Peart’s commitment to drumming and advice were an inspiration.
William Corgan) of Smashing Pumpkins said Peart gave the band “wings to soar and a roadmap to eventually find our own way.” Corgan went on to say that there “isn’t a modern rock drummer alive who hasn’t heard him, and spoken his name with a reverence that’s reserved for the very few.”
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