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The surviving members of Rush are leading tributes to their iconic drummer and “soul brother” Neil Peart following his death at the age of 67.

Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Rush and one of the most legendary instrumentalists in rock history, died in California on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. CBC News first reported the news Friday, citing information from Peart's publicist.

Neil Peart, the drummer from Canadian prog-rock trio Rush, has died aged 67, according to a statement from the band.

Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, died earlier this week at the age of 67. Artist and musicians are now reacting to the news of his death. Below, find reactions from the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Questlove, Chuck D, DāM-FunK, Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, Jack Black, Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan, Josh Freese, and more.

On the heels of the devastating news surrounding the death of iconic Rush drummer Neil Peart, many within the music industry and beyond are taking to social media to pay their respects to the effervescent musician who died on Tuesday at age 67 following a three-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer.

Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, has died, according to an announcement from the band. He was 67. The cause of death, according to a spokesperson, was brain cancer. Peart passed on Tuesday, January 7th, in Santa Monica.

Neil Peart, the drummer from Canadian prog-rock trio Rush, has died aged 67.

Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Rush and one of the most legendary instrumentalists in rock history, died in California on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. CBC News first reported the news Friday (Jan.

Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of progressive rock band Rush, has died, CBC News and Rolling Stone report. According to the reports, Peart died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a years-long battle with brain cancer. He was 67 years old.

Canadian musician Neil Peart, best known as the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush, died on Tuesday at age 67, according to multiple reports.

Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, has died, according to an announcement from the band. He was 67. The cause of death, according to a spokesperson, was brain cancer. Peart passed on Tuesday, January 7th, in Santa Monica.

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