Neal Peart is the drummer and lyricist for the band Rush. His drumming has been influential to many of the modern drummers. He has overcome the loss of his wife and daughter, he continues to write and perform.
Career
Although Neal has been a key part of Rush's success, he was not the original drummer. He was referred to the other two band members after they had split from their first drummer, John Rutsey. In 1975, Fly by Night was released.
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birth place
Canada
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Instrument
Rock
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Genre(s)
Hudson
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Label(s)
Peart has received the following awards from DRUM! magazine for 2007:[58] * Drummer of the Year * Best Progressive Rock Drummer * Best Live Performer * Best DVD (Anatomy Of A Drum Solo) * Best Drumming Album (Snakes & Arrows) Peart received the following awards from DRUM! magazine for 2008:[59] * Drummer of the Year * Best Progressive Rock Drummer (Runner-Up) * Best Mainstream Pop Drummer (Runner-Up) * Best Live Drumming Performer
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Awards
Rush
