Neil Peart Passes Away : The World Reacts

Neil Peart September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/NivX2RhiB8

— Rush (@rushtheband) January 10, 2020

Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have issued a statement on the death of their "friend, soul brother and band mate" Neil Peart https://t.co/G3RA1mHLev pic.twitter.com/BU5fREWtBy

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 10, 2020

Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist for Canadian rock band Rush has died at age 67 after battling brain cancer, his family said https://t.co/EJhDHjI35G pic.twitter.com/SNhBbTLgqz

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 10, 2020

Rest easy Neil Peart

Until we meet again on the other side 🖤 🥁🤘🏻 🙏🏻 @rushtheband #Rush pic.twitter.com/y8WiNj1rjc

— Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) January 10, 2020

Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Rush and one of the most legendary instrumentalists in rock history, died in California on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer https://t.co/l1nMk8ZbhY

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 10, 2020

RIP Neil Peart – his lyrics and licks as RUSH's drummer will live eternal shaking the pillars of existence. Rock on! pic.twitter.com/4p5MkG88Pc

— . (@headgeek666) January 10, 2020

Neil Peart has died. A decade ago I wrote a piece about the (then) Rush renaissance and how deeply (and quietly) Rush fandom has penetrated every aspect of civic life. https://t.co/5vfI7osd7I

— chris borrelli (@borrelli) January 10, 2020

Beyond bummed to hear the tragic news of the passing of the all time great Neil Peart. Many, if not all of us in Suspicious Minds are influenced by @rush in some fashion and to be honest, no one is truly better than Neil freaking Peart. Rest east to an absolute legend. 😢 pic.twitter.com/dc3UO8k6po

— 𝕊𝕦𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕤 (@B_Suspicious) January 10, 2020

Sad news about the death of Rush drummer Neil Peart. He could seriously play. Not many people know that he was also an author and wrote a number of travel books. pic.twitter.com/6IIAd3t7pG

— AbeBooks (@AbeBooks) January 10, 2020

Peart was first inspired to become a drummer after watching the movie, 'The Gene Krupa Story.'

"Drumming completely eclipsed my life from age 13, when I started drum lessons," Peart told @MorningEdition. "Everything disappeared." https://t.co/wEYAvEjBgW

— NPR Music (@nprmusic) January 10, 2020

Rest in Peace Neil Peart, legendary drummer and lyricist for RUSH. pic.twitter.com/XJo9eAxmiP

— Live Nation W Canada (@livenationwest) January 10, 2020

In 2012, Neil Peart spoke to us about Rush’s concept record, their increased presence in pop culture and more https://t.co/dlooDEixff pic.twitter.com/MDbteR9xBG

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 10, 2020

An aerial view of Rush drummer Neil Peart's set.

A beauty to behold. pic.twitter.com/oIUpgw32Ib

— CBC Music (@CBCMusic) January 10, 2020

So sad to hear of the passing of Neil Peart, the legendary drummer for @rushtheband. He was absolutely amazing!!! So glad I had the chance to see and hear him play a few times. RIP Neil… pic.twitter.com/rpi7xwJrq5

— Ralph Sheheen (@ralphsheheen) January 10, 2020

So sad to hear about Neil Peart passing. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #NeilPeart pic.twitter.com/B8tM4ZcIQQ

— Tommy Thayer (@tommy_thayer) January 10, 2020

It absolutely breaks my heart to pieces to get the news of the passing of one of my greatest heroes of all time. #RIPNeilPeart My deepest condolences to the band, crew & family. Rest In Peace my friend. You will always be my hero 😓
For further thoughts: https://t.co/kg0StEx0EB pic.twitter.com/KnmalW5PLD

— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 10, 2020

Why Neil Peart was one of the greatest drummers of all time https://t.co/nla4drh7c8 pic.twitter.com/d6cGfMqELB

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 10, 2020

We are very saddened to hear of Neil Peart’s passing. All our love to the family ❤

— The Tragically Hip (@thehipofficial) January 10, 2020

At the end of a crazy @rockhall night in 2013 where @rushtheband & @PublicEnemyFTP were inducted. It was just myself & Neil PEart alone talkin & laughing low in relief the long night was over-a small table backstage sharing a unique moment without much word. Rest in Beats my man

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 10, 2020

Really sorry to hear about Neil Peart’s passing. He was an amazing drummer and made a huge ccontribution to Rock music. All my best to Alex and Geddy.

— Tom Hamilton (@THaerosmith) January 10, 2020

What a sad day for the musicians world Neil Peart dead at 67. Rush's music influenced me and so many musicians as a composer, lyricist and rocks most meticulous drummer ever.
Thank you Neil ! pic.twitter.com/M9a8fkSVE9

— Mark Slaughter (@markslaughter33) January 10, 2020

We lost one of the greatest- if not THE greatest drummer ever … the amazing Neil Peart of Rush. Wishing his family love and healing and for them to know his gift to us all will live on forever. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

— Carnie Wilson (@CarnieWilson) January 10, 2020