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Neil Peart Fast Facts
Birthday
*** ,1952
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Death day
January 7, 2020 (67 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
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Celebrities born on September 12
Born in 1952
Born in Hamilton, Canada
Virgo named Neil
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Neil Peart
Neil Ellwood Peart OC is a Canadian musician, songwriter and songwriter, best known as the drummer and lead lyricist of the rock band Rush. Peart has won numerous awards for his musical performances, including the 1983 Modern Drummer Readers Hall of Fame award, making him the youngest ever honored. Known by fans as "The Professor", his drummers are renowned for their technical skills and live performances for their demanding nature and durability. Peart was born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in Port Dalhousie. As a teenager, he floated among bands in the region to pursue a career as a full-time drummer. After a depressed period in England to focus on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined Rush, a band from Toronto, in mid-1974, six years after they formed. They have released nineteen studio albums, ten of which have sold over a million copies in the United States.
Birth nameNeil Ellwood Peart
BornSeptember 12, 1952, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 07, 2020, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
GenresProgressive rock, hard rock, jazz, swing, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, author
InstrumentsDrums, percussion
Years active1968–2015
LabelsAtlantic, Mercury, Anthem
Associated actsRush, Buddy Rich Big Band, Vertical Horizon

About Neil Peart

Neil Peart
Neil Peart

Drummer Neil Peart was born on September 12, 1952 in Hamilton, Canada (He dies at the age of 67, on January 7, 2020).

Band Rush drummer and lyricist is a musician best known for his work with the rock band Band Rush. In 1983, he was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.

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Neil Peart before becoming famous

Neil Peart was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1952 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

When he was fourteen years old, he began learning to play the drums. In order to pursue music, he moved to London, England, but later returned to Canada.

Achievement of Neil Peart

He wrote a number of nonfiction travel books, including The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa.

Neil Peart's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Neil Peart
Neil Peart

He was married to Jacqueline Taylor from 1975 to 1998, then he married Carrie Nuttall in 2000. Selena and Olivia were his two daughters.

Neil Peart on Social Media

Neil Peart's news on his Twitter: @Praetorianx1.

Neil Peart Collabed with

He and Guitarist Alex Lifeson performed as part of a duo.

Alex Lifeson, 70 (Guitarist)
Alex Lifeson, 70

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Neil Peart Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Neil Peart updated on March 14 2023.