Considering the ‘ instantaneuosness ‘ of the information age , I didn’t find this news out ’til this morning !!! …
Neil Peart , the virtuoso percussionist and chief lyricist of Canadian progressive rock band Rush , was often called one of the greatest of drummers of all time , but despite the group’s legions of superfans the musician led an intensely private life in an endless quest for deeper knowledge.
Peart , 67 , died Tuesday in Santa Monica , Calif. , after battling glioblastoma , an aggressive form of brain cancer , according to a statement provided by Elliot Mintz , a family spokesman.
“ It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news ” his bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson said in a joint statement on Friday.
“ ( Our ) friend, soul brother and band mate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three-and-a-year battle with cancer “…
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has paid tribute to Neil Peart , who died on Tuesday ( January 7 ) in Santa Monica , California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma , an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old.
Earlier today , Ward took to his social media to write : ” Red Barchetta has become even more potent today after the news of your passing. Red Barchetta is sad today , and fondly reminding my wife and I of times and places long gone , but still sweet in our hearts “…
” What is left is a life’s work to praise , converse about , to be in awe of , knowing the world is a better place for your triumphs. What you did in the moments you had , what you created , lends itself to the richness of life , and for those who embraced your passion and love , I believe we are better for it. My wife and I respectfully thank you “…
” Our condolences to family members , friends , fellow musicians , and the fans. RIP Neil.
” Love , Bill Ward “
Ward previously talked about Peart during an August 2015 episode of his radio show ” Rock 50 “. He said ( hear audio below ) : ” He’s an absolute must for the student — if there’s young students who wanna say , ‘ Who shall we listen to ? Where can we find guidance ? ‘ I would always recommend , ‘ Go and listen to Neil Peart.’ What I like about him is I like the way that he pushes his crescendos with the lyric. It makes the lyric even more than what the lyric is ; he’s marvelous at that. And that’s almost like an orchestrational — or is an orchestrational movement. In addition to that , he’s a wonderful jazz player , in my opinion. And I don’t know how he feels about that ; I just love his playing and his technique.”
He continued : ” I think he’s one of the most incredible drummers I’ve ever heard in my life. A beautiful man from a beautiful band.”
Rush drummer Neil Peart dead at 67 …
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