Neil Peart Has Died

One of my favourite drummers ever, along with Roger, Cozy Powell and Bonham. All different in their own ways and all equally great. Peart's death is a reminder to enjoy having Roger here while we still can. :(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51072190

I'm shocked and saddened by this news. RIP. :(

Only the good die young ...

I heard the reason for his retirement was due to arthritis, which was completely understandable. Ginger Baker had real issues with old Uncle Art(hritis) the last few years of his life; but when I heard the cause of death for Neil, was brain cancer, that came as a real shock. Losing lots of rock legends it seems.

Wow, 2020 doesn't start very well :-( RIP

shit.

I was shocked by this news last night.

Great drummer, lyricist and writer.

I was shocked by this news last night.

Great drummer, lyricist and writer.

I didn’t know he was ill. He will be remembered as one of the greatest!

Mr Mercury wrote:One of my favourite drummers ever, along with Roger, Cozy Powell and Bonham. . Peart's death is a reminder to enjoy having Roger here while we still can. :(

Roger's a good drummer, but not in the same class as Cozy, Bonzo, Moon or Peart.

SweetCaroline wrote:He will be remembered as one of the greatest!

agreed. somewhere, beyond this existence there's the ultimate drummer's jam session going on
Bonham, Capaldi, Moon, Powell, Baker and now Peart.
Their "dead" neighbours will be banging on the walls

RIP...

Shame to hear this. One hell of a drummer.

If they choose to make a biopic then I'm sure Kevin Spacey will be in line for the lead role!

Spacey wouldn't be hired to do MY biopic.

Tom Hanks could play the elder Neil.

btw......any comments from either Brian or Roger? Read a great interview from Dave Grohl.

double post

Very sad news! Fantastic drummer in a fantastic band. Farewell to a king!