Neil Peart

Neil Ellwood Peart OC (born September 12, 1952 in Caledonia, Ontario) is the main lyricist and drummer for the progressive rock band Rush. Nicknamed The Professor, Peart is a perennial favourite of younger drummers, having received many awards for his recorded performances (for example, from Modern Drummer magazine) and often being proclaimed as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, although some say he remains vastly underrated. He uses a famously elaborate drum kit, which has ranged in size from merely large to truly elephantine. His drumming style is eclectic: he cites influences ranging from

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The Who's Keith Moon to jazz drummer Buddy Rich, and fans look forward to his complicated, technical solos in live shows. His last name is pronounced 'Peert', although many mispronounce it Pert.

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