The Canadian drummer was known for performing on huge and elaborate drum kits with great speed and technical precision.
Neil Peart - the drummer for Canadian prog-rock group Rush - has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the band.Often credited with being one of the best drummers of all-time, Peart was known for performing on massive and elaborate drum kits with great speed, technical proficiency and stamina.Peart and his Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recorded hits such as The Spirit Of Radio and Tom Sawyer.
A statement posted on the band's Twitter account said:"It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and band mate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three-and-a-half year battle with brain cancer .
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