Drummer tributes
On this page, you'll find posts from drummers about Neil Peart and what he meant to them.
It absolutely breaks my heart to pieces to get the news of the passing of one of my greatest heroes of all time. #RIPNeilPeart My deepest condolences to the band, crew & family. Rest In Peace my friend. You will always be my hero 😓
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 10, 2020
For further thoughts: https://t.co/kg0StEx0EB pic.twitter.com/KnmalW5PLD
Farewell to a king. pic.twitter.com/KeaC2MaPcw
— Chad Smith (@RHCPchad) January 11, 2020
Rest In Peace, Neil. You were as brilliant as you were humble, and truly one of the most remarkable men I've come to know.
— Peter Erskine (@petererskine) January 11, 2020
Keep swingin'.
R.I.P. Neil. A true legend. Your music will live on forever. God bless. #neilpeart pic.twitter.com/s3CggOl05J
— Peter Criss (@PeterCriss) January 10, 2020
RIP Neil Peart pic.twitter.com/PxNZ3W5WSs
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 10, 2020
R.I.P. Neil Peart
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) January 10, 2020
An extraordinary talent.
Photo by @RossHalfin Photography pic.twitter.com/6hbzr794eI
RIP Neil Peart. A true artist and a sweet, good guy. And probably the most air drummed drummer of all time. This is my tribute...air drumming one of THE greatest, iconic drum moments in rock history. #neilpeart #rush https://t.co/01RW6pYWIl
— Josh Freese (@joshfreese) January 10, 2020
RIP Neil Peart 🙏🏼🥁❤️ My Condolences to his family, friends and fans. I remember the first time in 1979 I saw #Rush from side stage and was paralized in awe watching Neil. Then someone told me he was also the band’s lyricist!! I fell on the floor https://t.co/NjCz8j2P0A
— Walfredo Reyes, Jr. (@wallyreyesjr) January 10, 2020
This is a sad, sad day for drumming and the music world. One of the greatest ever has left us. Neil Peart, Rest In Peace. And thank you for your enormous gift to us. 🙏
— Vinnie Colaiuta (@vinniecolaiuta) January 10, 2020
I am shocked at the news about Neil Peart dying at such a young age. My sympathies and prayers go out to his family and close friends and other members of Rush . He was a great drummer . He influence a lot of... https://t.co/4EyFvdcIeh
— Carmine Appice (@carmineappice1) January 10, 2020
I am so shocked to hear of the passing of Drummer Neil Peart. I was late to the party with appreciating him, as I was with John Bonham as well. But he was a force on the drums and formidable as a person. I... https://t.co/WlszEt5cfJ
— Michael Shrieve (@michaelshrieve) January 10, 2020
My post upon hearing of Neil’s passing that’s been making the rounds was just a spontaneous writing...but there’s so much more I want to say...here’s a brief interview w @billboard (below) as well as a link to a few more personal thoughts #RIPNeilPeart ➡️https://t.co/L6hiNYr4Gd https://t.co/Al5BnqU126
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 11, 2020
Thanks for opening the door, Neil. Your thunderous playing, your thoughtful lyrics, and extreme dedication were inspirational to me in every way. https://t.co/KTmS9iELRd
— Tyler Stewart (@Baldy67) January 10, 2020
RIP Neil......my all time hero.....#devastated pic.twitter.com/chjRCpj9Xs
— Jason Bittner (@jbittnerdrums) January 10, 2020
There are drummers and then there is Neil Peart. I believe for most of us he was the “one”. I would Rush ( no pun) home from school to play Natural science , subdivisions and numerous other tracks. His playing helped shape the drummer I am today. RIP professor .I💜Neil Peart
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) January 10, 2020
Sadly Neil Peart passed away earlier this week. One the greatest drummers of all time. One of the founding members of one of the greatest Rock n Roll bands of all time. Rush @ZildjianCompany @EvansDrumheads @vicfirth @HumesandBerg
— KennyAronoff (@AronoffOFFICIAL) January 10, 2020
RIP Neil Peart. All drummers are brothers.
— Lol Tolhurst (@LolTolhurst) January 10, 2020
So saddened by the passing of Neal Peart. Drumming legend as we all know but a truly kind man. Personally arranged for my son, Jay (then a teenager) to open at a venue in Boston for Rush. Huge for an aspiring drummer! Condolences to his family from our family
— Max Weinberg (@EStreetMax) January 10, 2020
R.I.P. Neil. No words. This is heartbreaking. What a giant. His legacy will live forever. @ Westlake, Westlake Village https://t.co/NNNP70327U
— Thomas Lang (@thomaslangdrum) January 10, 2020
I’m in Shock. One of my BIGGEST drumming influences Gone..
— Deen Castronovo (@DeenTheDrummer) January 10, 2020
I don’t know what to say.. the wind just got knocked out of me..... RIP Sir... just speechless...
I am sadden by my friend and one of my hero’s passing today at the young age of 67. He is a legend 🙏🏽 we’re going to miss u buddy 💜 praying for his family 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/4pv6UEfLQH
— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) January 10, 2020
Godspeed #neilpeart. You will always be the Professor On The Drum Kit. R.I.P. and may God bless your legacy.
— Rikki Rockett (@RikkiRockett) January 10, 2020
I can’t help thinking he’s chuckling somewhere knowing hundreds of bands with gigs tonight are trying to figure out “an easy Rush song.”
— Jon Wurster (@jonwurster) January 10, 2020
Jeez, I just heard the terrible news about Neil Peart. An inspirational musician AND person. Rest in Peace.
— Billy Ward (@billywarddrums) January 10, 2020
I’m stunned.. Neil did SO much for the music community.. this hit SO many of us insanely hard.. my deepest condolences to all of Neil’s family, band mates & world wide fans that were inspired, moved & educated by… https://t.co/aHUG8kOFVk
— Ray Luzier (@RayLuzier1) January 11, 2020
RIP Neil Peart. You left a massive contribution to musical history. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/16N1m9kaFa
— RichRedmond (@RichRedmond) January 11, 2020
Devastated. HUGE influence on me as a player- as he was for so many. Such a Massive loss to the drumming community and music world. Thank you Neil Peart, my hero. RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5eWHfnowzl
— Keith Carlock (@KeithCarlock) January 11, 2020
Rest In Peace, Mr. Peart. You were a giant and a huge musical force. Your music will live on. Blessings to his family, friends and colleagues.
— Nate Smith (@natesmithdrums) January 11, 2020
Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 – Rolling Stone https://t.co/iEFGgbcfXP
So very shocked and saddened to read of the passing of the great Neil Peart. I sadly never had the opportunity to meet this legendary gentleman, but of course, what an absolutely colossal contributor and inspiration in the world of drumming. Very sad news.
— Gary Husband (@GHusband) January 11, 2020
🎈#NeilPeartRIP
I only met Neil Peart once. He was a great drummer and a gentleman! He will be remembered as being one of the most innovative drummers in the Prog world. He made it it a better place for all of us. I was always a Rush fan and he was the perfect drummer for them. I will miss him.
— Carl Palmer (@ELP_carl) January 11, 2020
Still numb and in disbelief...but the outpouring of posts on social media has been absolutely incredible. Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many tributes to a passing musician like this...which speaks volumes… https://t.co/RWy36aq0CX
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 11, 2020
I’m so sad to hear about Neil Peart’s passing... my times spent with him, whether around drums or cars were always educational, inspiring and a whole lot of fun.... RIP Maestro - thank you for all your wonderful contributions to the drumming world... pic.twitter.com/9XBAAGfdpf
— Dave Weckl (@davewecklmusic) January 11, 2020
I am profoundly sad about the loss of our drumming brother #NeilPeart
— Steve Smith (@stevesmithdrums) January 11, 2020
My heart goes out to his family, friends & band mates. I’m grateful for the times we hung out & got to work together: Jeff Berlin’s album Champion and the Burning For Buddy project. Rest In Peace my friend.
When I was 15 years old (1985) I wrote to him through Modern Drummer magazine (I known thing to do back in the day IF you wanted fan mail to get to Neil - he stopped it after the internet informed everyone that’s how... https://t.co/OlIBO5S5W9
— Jason Bittner (@jbittnerdrums) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart was the J.D. Salinger or Sandy Koufax of Rock. Clearly, the last thing he was looking for, was attention from anyone.
— Jeremy Taggart (@Taggart7) January 11, 2020
Bill Bruford's response to the death of fellow drum maestro Neil Peart. pic.twitter.com/BURZFyrzlU
— YesSolidMentalGrace (@YesSolidMental) January 11, 2020
Many years ago I was given this book which had a big impact on my life. It was written by #NeilPeart back in the late 90s just after his daughter first and then a year later his first wife had died.
— Mike Dolbear (@mikedolbear) January 11, 2020
To understand Neil read this book
https://t.co/5yhfZK5wiz pic.twitter.com/y61bVwklPf
When Mike Met Neil....@RhythmMagazine @rushtheband @neilpeartnews #RIPNeilPeart
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 12, 2020
Read the interview that began my personal relationship with my hero ➡️ https://t.co/OMYuf8iwsG pic.twitter.com/QqP8gNE2O8
I am sad to hear about the passing of Neil Peart. We were friends and I admired his music and his powerhouse drumming. My sympathies to his family and band members, may he be at peace.
— Jack DeJohnette (@DeJohnetteMusic) January 12, 2020
— Jack #NeilPeart (c) copyright control @SABIAN_Cymbals pic.twitter.com/Og5mgg1yYO
Red Barchetta has become even more potent today after the news of your passing.
— Bill Ward (@billwarddrums) January 12, 2020
Our condolences to family members, friends, fellow musicians, and the fans. RIP Neil.
Love,
Bill Ward pic.twitter.com/YYFQoc13mG
In memoriam to the greatest drummer of all time Neil Peart at @NAMMShow @dwdrums @SABIAN_Cymbals #namm2020 #rip #legend pic.twitter.com/rdB3gpMx4r
— Joseph Larsen Drums (@JoeLarsenDrums) January 20, 2020
Nicko McBrain Pays Tribute to "True Diplomat and Wonderful Human Being" Neil Peart. - eonmusic: music for life. https://t.co/akgM0IQDn7
— Neil Peart News (@neilpeartnews) January 22, 2020