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On this page, you'll find reactions from musicians and bands about Neil Peart's untimely death.
My prayers and condolences to the Peart Family, Fans and Friends. Neil was a kind soul. R.I.P....... Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 - Rolling Stone https://t.co/icYz6fnXfE
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 10, 2020
Absolutely Horrible News. Neal Peart has died after fighting brain cancer for years. His later life was filled with so much family tragedy. So, so sad. I’m just shocked. pic.twitter.com/EM4Ea1quaY
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 10, 2020
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Neil’s family and friends, and to Rush fans everywhere. What a brilliant and wonderful man. He left his mark on the world, music, drumming and so much more. With absolute love and Respect, Rest In Peace. https://t.co/569ssIL8pr pic.twitter.com/5bccoBnuIf
— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) January 10, 2020
I just heard about Neil Peart passing. I feel real bad about this - he was way too young. Neil was one of the great drummers and he’ll be missed. Love & mercy to Neil’s family.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 10, 2020
– Brian pic.twitter.com/T5qjECWX1W
RIP to a master 💔 #neilpeart https://t.co/B8ssS79tRS
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 10, 2020
Rest In Peace Neil Peart. So sad to hear.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) January 10, 2020
RIP Neil Peart drummer for Canadian rock band #Rush Condolences to his family and fellow band members Geddy and Alex #Rush #neilpeart
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) January 10, 2020
We are very saddened to hear of Neil Peart’s passing. All our love to the family ❤
— The Tragically Hip (@thehipofficial) January 10, 2020
the strictly classical/ jazz radio station here in Winnipeg is playing an instrumental version of Tom Sawyer in tribute right now. that’s the scope and scale of this.
— PROPAGANDHI (@propagandhi) January 10, 2020
Sad to hear of Neil Peart passing. RIP. pic.twitter.com/2iMWJq1uoo
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) January 10, 2020
RIP #NeiPeart https://t.co/YAiYBtzobj
— Slash (@Slash) January 10, 2020
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) January 10, 2020
Great sadness to hear...Thoughts are with his Family, Band & Friends...XX pic.twitter.com/7ShV9WsBVV
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) January 10, 2020
It is unbelievably sad to hear that my favorite drummer of all time, Neil Peart, has left us. Very hard to find words to properly express the level of inspiration & influence he had on so so many musicians. He will forever remain at the top of my list. Farewell to a true king. pic.twitter.com/A9QkSWg2f9
— King Diamond (@kingdiamond) January 10, 2020
So sad to hear about Neil Peart passing. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #NeilPeart pic.twitter.com/B8tM4ZcIQQ
— Tommy Thayer (@tommy_thayer) January 10, 2020
The greatest of all time. RIP Neil Peart. I’m going to go raise a glass and then air-drum the shit out of Tom Sawyer. https://t.co/pL3xL4PUa0
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) January 10, 2020
Really sorry to hear about Neil Peart’s passing. He was an amazing drummer and made a huge ccontribution to Rock music. All my best to Alex and Geddy.
— Tom Hamilton (@THaerosmith) January 10, 2020
💔/❤️ Watch Neil Peart's "Instamatic" Tracking Session With Vertical Horizon! - YouTube https://t.co/oVGcrFqib2
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) January 10, 2020
Rest In Peace, Neil Peart pic.twitter.com/s7COUggkze
— Cheap Trick (@cheaptrick) January 10, 2020
R.I.P. to 1 of my 🎵 heroes: #NeilPeart. pic.twitter.com/XO2iW2mqeX
— DāM-FunK (@DaMFunK) January 10, 2020
What an incredibly sad moment. Neil, Geddy & Alex changed my life as a young aspiring musician. Condolences to the family and @rushtheband organization. https://t.co/FX6QtE8k4c
— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) January 10, 2020
First album, first concert, first musical love. RIP Neil Peart. Thank you for being able to tap directly into the nerdy mind of young teenagers everywhere. You inspired a generation.
— GGBOY (@Juniorboys) January 10, 2020
I was 16. Kept it with me ever since. We shall miss you Mr Peart. Drummer. Writer. Human x #neilpeart #Rush pic.twitter.com/CneMbxYawk
— patrick jones (@heretic101) January 10, 2020
Today we lost a brilliant man His contributions to music, the world of drumming and his poetic voice are unmatched and he is and will be loved for generations to comeThank you Neil for all that you gave us. You are forever in our hearts. #ankasingssinatra #neilpeart #rushfamily pic.twitter.com/uF1qw0zfqJ
— Paul Anka (@paulanka) January 11, 2020
So sad to hear about Neil Peart
— Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith) January 10, 2020
I only got to meet him once but we were both
St Catharines natives. Incredible drummer obviously
but also, he gave RUSH their signature thought provoking lyrics. Huge Loss RIP RS
Rest easy Neil Peart. A true Canadian icon and musical genius. #rush #NeilPeart
— Robbie Robertson (@r0bbier0berts0n) January 11, 2020
Judas Priest send out love and condolences for Neil Peart, his family, band mates, friends and fans around the world -
— Judas Priest (@judaspriest) January 11, 2020
Neil's legendary drum work and inimitable style will always resound in rock n roll
GOD BLESS NEIL PEART • 1952 - 2O2O tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/u7x5bXXJff
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) January 11, 2020
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart gave his life, love, body and soul to us all with his music. We are forever grateful for every lick and every lyric he gave to us. Rock onwards https://t.co/PjE3Ikr4wG
— Brian Ray (@brianrayguitar) January 11, 2020
I got ART total recall so this is that moment. I told Neil I’m here because of PE Art we Lol and THIS was the ART that came out of me. All @rushtheband fanatics this is for y’all... #RestInBeatsNeilPeart pic.twitter.com/WMjdQneBjS
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 11, 2020
I’m gonna go spend the day air drumming. R.I.P. Neil Peart. That dude fucking shredded. https://t.co/QzsOwBDKY8
— Flea (@flea333) January 11, 2020
Rush embodied Rock & Roll in a way that transcended whether you were a fan or not-they did exactly what they wanted to do-exactly the way they wanted to do it. NO COMPROMISE.
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) January 11, 2020
Love them - or not. RESPECT is totally due.
Neil Peart fused Heart.Mind.Body. To a seamless whole.
R.I.P.
Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/RVaVeGl73o
— Styx (@STYXtheBand) January 11, 2020
Gil, Mike, and Rik mourn the loss of @rushtheband's great drummer Neil Peart, one of the greats gone too soon. A wonderful man whose soul and music touched us. We will never forget him and our hearts go out to his family, Alex and Geddy RIP pic.twitter.com/UFuCElcFhu
— TRIUMPH (@TriumphTheBand) January 11, 2020
Beyond saddened to hear the news about Neil Peart. His impact on rock history is indelible and his influence on drummers everywhere inescapable. Our thoughts are with Neil’s family, Alex, Geddy and the millions of people that his gift touched and inspired. This one hurts. pic.twitter.com/7UdkNyz6hn
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) January 11, 2020
Rest In Peace, Neil... pic.twitter.com/ceZXPYaSdd
— Metallica (@Metallica) January 11, 2020
Growing up in Canada, Rush was iconic. I had a 5 foot tall poster of them. They were wearing kimonos + looked kind of ugly but that was beside the point, it was something like patriotism that made me buy it. For Rush to be gone, it’s like the Canadian flag is gone. RIP Neil Peart
— Carl Newman (@ACNewman) January 11, 2020
We are shocked by the passing of a true rock icon. #NeilPeart #RipNeil pic.twitter.com/qApOD6bTUw
— Sloan (@Sloanmusic) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart, may he rest in peace. We all looked up to him. I think Rush was our biggest influence for many reasons. We knew Selena, his beautiful young daughter (who was a Hip fan). We were so crushed for him when she died. He was intimidatingly smart, but always so humble + nice
— paul langlois (@paullanglois101) January 11, 2020
I’m sorry to hear about the death of Neil Peart, fabulous drummer of great band Rush.
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) January 11, 2020
Today the brilliant great drummer #NeilPeart died. His poetry & lyrics affected me greatly.
— Roy Orbison Jr (@Royorbisonjr) January 11, 2020
At 11 years old, I would ask my Dad questions like: What is a Red Barchetta? Why are the trees kept equal by chopping them all down? What does grotesque mean?
Thank You Neil#Rush
This is a day of Glorry as well as sadness. Neil Peart did the best that ANY of us can expect to do in a single lifetime. His Life’s Work in Rush speaks powerfully for itself now, & will continue beyond in his influence on countless creative people for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/iZS8Go9ntr
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart was one of the most innovative and exciting drummers and lyricists in the history of music. An inspiration to millions and a true gentleman. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Neil's family, friends and fans - from all of us in YES. pic.twitter.com/rJyveLCc4f
— YESofficial (@yesofficial) January 11, 2020
So sorry to hear the news of Neil Peart passing. We’ve lost another one of the greats. RIP. pic.twitter.com/hOr0x4hnDm
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) January 11, 2020
Neil Peart: a humble and intelligent man who inspired countless people in all walks of life to challenge themselves, work hard, and strive for greatness. A rare and deeply positive influence on past and future generations.
— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) January 11, 2020
So sad to learn Neil is gone. What a immense talent and influence on the course of rock music for all time.
— Nancy Wilson (@NancyWilson) January 11, 2020
He was such a magical cornerstone in the Temple of Rush. Rush is forever timeless. #rush #NeilPeart pic.twitter.com/TPnsGGTxxv
RIP Neil Peart... pic.twitter.com/24cKWnsLvl
— Huey Lewis (@HueyLewisNews) January 11, 2020
RIP Neil... You were one of the Best.... And Rush was one of the 1st Live Shows I went to see as a Teenager... Always Loved them, always will... ♥️🙏🏻😘 My Sincere Condolences to All Family & Friends.... xhttps://t.co/p8aFPLscLF
— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) January 11, 2020
A great post from Ross:
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) January 11, 2020
“Neil Peart gone. A Farewell To Kings well he was one of the ‘Kings’ of drumming.
I wouldn’t say he was a good friend but he was always nice to me and friendly. People think of Neil as stern… https://t.co/lS1aqABq3z
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of one of the world’s greatest artists, lyricists and drummers of all time. To say that Neil and the music he was a part of was an influence on Dream Theater is a gross understatement. pic.twitter.com/6RSX6VCAJs
— Dream Theater (@dreamtheaternet) January 11, 2020
Spent yesterday mourning the loss of one of the greatest drummers of all time...I know this is a little late but I finally mustered up the strength to write this. Truly heartbroken 💔 There has been no greater… https://t.co/qUoWfEp3H8
— John Petrucci (@JPetrucci) January 11, 2020
Devastating news re Neil Peart.
— Uriah Heep (@uriah_heep) January 12, 2020
He certainly left a musical legacy that will go on forever and in his lifetime he inspired a million other drummers.
A great loss to the musical world and our condolences go to his family and band mates Geddy and Alex.
Mick Box URIAH HEEP pic.twitter.com/jNPZU4Kitm
Grateful to have shared the stage with the fantastic Neil Peart. We have lost an incredible drummer & lyricist from one of Canada's greatest bands. He will be greatly missed but I believe music transcends time and space. Other worlds to rock in my friend, play on. #RushTheBand pic.twitter.com/Yb8GPT0oxe
— Randy Bachman (@RandysVinylTap) January 12, 2020
Yesterday was rough. I would like to thank Chris and Chad and all at the @recordparlour for managing to turn my frown upside down which wasn't easy on the day we lost Neil Peart. I would also like to thank my buddy… https://t.co/jxZc8pRHi5
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 12, 2020
Article about Neil Peart in Kerrang by John Petrucci: https://t.co/O6BACRQHEr
— Neil Peart News (@neilpeartnews) January 26, 2020