Farewell to a KING: A Tribute to NEIL PEART

We are trying to grasp the reality of the news that “The Professor” Neil Peart has left us.

Considered by many to be one of the best rock drummers of all time, along with penning impressive lyrics, Peart was renowned for his proficiency, his technical expertise and unique performance style, expertly weaving together techniques from different musical genres, blending jazz and big band with hard rock. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1983. Peart‘s writing also extended beyond music: He penned a number of memoirs exploring his life and travels.

RUSH finished their final tour in 2015; Peart was done with the road and eager to spend more time with his wife, Carrie Nuttal, and daughter Olivia. He would never be seen on stage again.

We feel numb and in disbelief. But there’s no denying that the cause of our grief is gratitude – that such a genius raised the bar so high and delighted us in so many ways. We are all so much richer for his life, for what he shared with all of us. Go listen to a RUSH album, or three or four.

We say Farewell to a King today… but his beat will not be stilled. #NeilPeart #TheProfessor #Rush #Legend #RIP