Neil Peart
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Rush, Stompin' Tom among SOCAN Award winnersGeddy Lee, left, and Neil Peart of Rush perform at the Air Canada Centre during the band's Snakes and Arrows tour on Sept. 19, 2007. Rush won the 2009 SOCAN award for international achievement. STEVE RUSSELL/TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO Tom... In this article: Stompin' Tom Connors, Canadian music, Tom Cochrane, Kreesha Turner, Kardinal Offishall, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Air Canada Centre, R&B, and Platinum |
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Sports by Books | November 20, 2009
Kyle Boller Bags Sex-Taped Beauty Queen Prejean
...and "The Packers have got to really feel bad about that one." 3:07 PM Canada's TSN sports network is turning to Rush drummer Neil Peart to record a new version of "The Hockey Theme" for their NHL telecasts. Here's the original, and...
In this article: Carrie Prejean, Kyle Boller, Detainee, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Hockey Theme, Concussion, Tom Sawyer, NHL, and NFL
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Chicago Sun-Times | November 06, 2009
Time, own label heal Vertical Horizon's wounds
...with Sean Hurley and Ron Lavella, have released a new CD, "Burning the Days," on their own label. The CD features Rush's Neil Peart and songwriter Richard Marx. Q: You are on your own label now. How did that work? Q: With the success...
In this article: Vertical Horizon, Platinum, Everything You Want, and Richard Marx
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Kansas City Star | October 23, 2009
Vertical Horizon reforms band after 5-year break
...Kane, along with Sean Hurley and Ron Lavella, have released a new CD, "Burning the Days," on their own label. The CD features Rush's Neil Peart and songwriter Richard Marx. </p><p>The Associated Press: It has been a long time. What...
In this article: Vertical Horizon, Richard Marx, Chris Daughtry, Platinum, Everything You Want, and RCA
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The Daily Beast - Blogs and Stories | October 16, 2009
Air Guitarist to Air Drummer: You're Lame!
...impressive, sure, but once you know he plays just as well on the actual drums, the performance loses its, you know, power. "Neil Peart started by playing magazines on his bed; I started playing pillows," Power retorts when asked why...
In this article: Adventures of Power, Meghan McCain, Ari Gold, Tom Sawyer, Key Club, Columbia University, Ari Gold, and Newsweek magazine
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boston.com - Latest music news | October 14, 2009
Music: the week ahead
...their last release, but the former Boston rockers come back with a secret weapon on the new album "Burning the Days'': Rush drummer Neil Peart plays on some of the songs. Seriously, the poppy "Everything You Want'' guys have gone sorta prog.
In this article: Mark Erelli, Boston, Jordan Hall, New York, Amadigi di Gaula, and Marcus Thompson
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The Cavalier Daily | September 30, 2009
Vertical Horizon's latest a Burning success
..."Japan" from past albums. Burning the Days features guest appearances from Richard Marx, who plays the piano skillfully on "Here. " Neil Peart, of the prominent progressive rock band Rush, plays the drums on "Save Me From Myself," "Welcome...
In this article: Vertical Horizon, Save Me From Myself, Everything You Want, Rush, Richard Marx, and Washington, D.C.
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The Huffington Post | September 24, 2009
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Announces Nominees: Who Should Be Inducted? (PHOTOS, POLL)
...for over 30 years, rank #4 in all time album sales, and they are three of the greatest musicians in rock and roll history. Neil Peart is far and away the best drummer alive, Geddy Lee is considered to be one of the best bassists around, and...
In this article: ABBA, Rush, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Darlene Love, LL Cool J, and Donna Summer
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Chicago Tribune | September 22, 2009
Monsters of Folk has casual supergroup feel
...made the band one of the most-played acts on Top 40 radio -- feels flat and lifeless. Guest spots by Richard Marx and Rush drummer Neil Peart do little to help. There's craft here, to be sure: As a songwriter, frontman Matt Scannell knows...
In this article: Vertical Horizon, Traveling Wilburys, Jim James, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, M. Ward, Margarita, Best I Ever Had, Richard Marx, and Gary Allan
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Yahoo! News | September 22, 2009
New Garage Band Lessons include Rush, John Legend (Macworld.com)
...versions of the song. All three lessons are available from the Lesson Store in Garage Band '09. Still missing, though, is Neil Peart walking us through playing "Tom Sawyer" on the drums, though admittedly, that may in part be the lack...
In this article: John Legend, Rush, Tom Sawyer, Tom Sawyer, Ordinary People, Limelight, Rock Band, Yahoo, and Alex Lifeson
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all about jazz | July 10, 2009
AWARD: Neil Peart's Powerhouse Percussion Results in Third Consecutive Victory as Drummer of the Year in Enter Music Publishing's Drummies Awards
...Results in Third Consecutive Victory as Drummer of the Year in Enter Music Publishing's Drummies Awards SAN JOSE, Calif. , -- Neil Peart's lucky number may just be three. He can definitely play in three; he has been part of a highly...
In this article: Rush, Powerhouse, Travis Barker, San Jose, and California
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Neil Peart (pronounced: /ˈpɪərt/) OC, (born Neil Ellwood Peart, September 12, 1952, Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian musician and author. He is best-known as the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush.
Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada (now part of St. Catharines) working the occasional odd job. However, his true ambition was to become a professional musician. During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band and dropped out of high school to pursue a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined local Toronto band Rush in the summer of 1974.
Early in his career, Peart's performance style was deeply rooted in hard rock. He drew most of his inspiration from drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, players who were at the forefront of the British hard rock scene. As time progressed, however, he began to emulate jazz and big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart became a friend and pupil of jazz instructor Freddie Gruber. It was during this time that Peart decided to revamp and reinvent his playing style by incorporating jazz and swing components. Gruber was also responsible for introducing him to the products of Drum Workshop, the company that Peart currently endorses.
Peart has received many awards for his musical performances and is known for his technical proficiency and stamina.
- Name At Birth:
- Neil Ellwood Peart
- Birth Date:
- September 12, 1952
- Birthplace:
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation:
- Musician, songwriter, producer, author
- Instrument Played:
- Drums, percussion
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- Record Label:
- Mercury, Anthem, Atlantic
- Years Active:
- 1973–present
- Associated With:
- Buddy Rich Big Band
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