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Neil Peart Started drumming when he was 13, his dad did not buy him a drum kit, he bought him a rubber pad. He would stack magazines and make them resemble a drum set on his bed and beat the cover off of them. (source: YouTube video where they interviewed Peart) (JB)
Peart officially joined the band on July 29, 1974, two weeks before the group's first US tour.
In 1974, 6 years after Rush formed. They had already released their first album. He replaced John Rutsey who left because of his affliction with Diabetes and he didn't like to tour.
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What nicknames does Neil Peart go by?
Neil Peart goes by Pratt, The Professor, John Ellwood Taylor, and Bubba.
Who were neil pearts mom and dad?
Glen and Betty Peart
Is their any pictures of Neil Peart deceased wife an daughter?
yes there is on a special site that i can not name
Neil Bort who is he?
you may be looking for Neal Boortz, the talk radio host. http://wsbradio.com/inside/neal_boortz.html you also may be looking for neil Peart, the drummer from rush
Does rush drummer have one arm?
No; Neil Peart still has both arms. A drummer with only one does exist, however; Rick Allen from Def Leppard.
What is the birth name of Neil Peart?
Neil Peart's birth name is Cornelius Ellwood Peart.
What is Neil Peart's birthday?
Neil Peart was born on September 12, 1952.
Who is a better drummer Neil Peart of Rush or George Hastings of Alexis on fire?
Neil Peart. Not even a contest. Well I guess you have not seen George Hastings drum for some time.(2011) Anyone who sees him now drum get knocked off their feet...they are amazed at his talent in drumming...how about a contest in ATL sometime???
What nicknames does Neil Peart go by?
Neil Peart goes by Pratt, The Professor, John Ellwood Taylor, and Bubba.
Why is neil peart a virtuoso performer?
Most of his fellow musicians acknowledge that Neil Peart is one of the best rock drummers alive. He is immersed in the art of drumming, and takes it very seriously; whether providing the percussion for a Rush song or performing a drum solo, he is someone other drummers try to emulate. Neil has studied with some legendary drummers, and has also expanded his own repertoire by mastering jazz drumming, in addition to his skill at being a rock drummer. Neil has also won numerous awards, especially from music magazines like "Modern Drummer" and "Drum!"
Is neil peart Christian?
no he is agnostic
Is neil peart a Canadian?
Yes
Who is Rush's current drummer?
Neil Peart
When did Neil peart go to London?
1970
Neil Peart's manager?
Ray Daniels
Who is mike portnoy's biggest influence in music?
Mike Portnoy lists as his greatest influences in his drumming style as Ringo Starr (The Beatles), John Bonham (Led Zepplin), Keith Moon (The Who), and Neil Peart (Rush).
Who is better at the drums than joey jordison?
Neil Peart! Neil Peart is by fare the best if you don't believe me go to you tube and type in 'Rush'
