Neil Peart
A Canadian musician and author. He is the drummer for the rock band Rush. Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario (now part of St. Catharines). During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined a local Toronto band, Rush, in the summer of 1974. Early in his career, Peart's performance style was deeply rooted in hard rock. He drew most of his inspiration from drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, players who were at the forefront of the British hard rock scene. As time passed, however, he began to emulate jazz and big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart became a friend and pupil of jazz instructor Freddie Gruber. It was during this time that Peart decided to revamp his playing style by incorporating jazz and swing components. Gruber was also responsible for introducing him to the products of Drum Workshop, the company whose products Peart currently endorses. Peart has received numerous awards for his musical performances, and is known for his technical proficiency and stamina. In addition to being a musician, Peart is also a prolific writer, having published several memoirs about his travels. Peart is also Rush's primary lyricist. In writing lyrics for Rush, Peart addresses universal themes and diverse subject matter including science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy, as well as secular, humanitarian and libertarian themes. All four of his books are travel-based non-fiction, though they diverge into his life and these subjects as well. Peart currently resides in Santa Monica, California with his wife, photographer Carrie Nuttall, and daughter, Olivia Louise. He also has a home in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, and spends time in Toronto for recording purposes. Description above from the Wikipedia article Neil Peart, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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as Neil Peart of Rush (voice)An action epic that explores the origins of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force (better known as Master...
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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
as SelfAn in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from...
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Beware of Mr. Baker
as SelfGinger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer...
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Toronto Rocks
as SelfMolson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario,...
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Rush: R40 Live
as Himself on Drums, PercussionRush recorded and filmed R40 Live over two sold-out shows in the band’s hometown of Toronto at...
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Rush: R30
as Himself - Drums, PercussionR30 captures the band's $21-million grossing, sell-out 30th Anniversary World Tour and was...
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Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
as HimselfFollowing the success of Rush: Cinema Strangiato - Director's Cut in movie theaters worldwide,...
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Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
as HimselfTwo Rush fans go backstage to meet the band in their dressing room. Once there, they start...
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Rush: Time Stand Still
as HimselfThis feature-length documentary film chronicles the final major tour for legendary rock band...
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Buddy Rich Memorial Concert
as uncreditedFeaturing Neil Peart, Chad Smith, Tommy Igoe, John Blackwell, Terry Bozzio with Efrain Toro,...
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Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
as Himself2112 was the album that saw Rush break through to major chart success, going to No.1 in their...
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Rush in Rio
as Self - Drums, percussionLegendary rock band Rush plays the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the final...
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RUSH: Time Machine
as SelfRush's Time Machine shows in 2010 / 2011 were one of the most anticipated tours ever....
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Rush: R40
as HimselfR40 features 40 years of Rush live. Presented in a 52-page book on 6 Blu-rays, featuring rare...
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Rush: Through the Camera Eye
as HimselfThrough the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was...
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Rush - Exit... Stage Left
as Himself - Drums, PercussionExit...Stage Left was filmed in Montreal Canada during Rush's 1981 World Tour that encompassed...
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Rush: 2112
as HimselfBluRay with Digital Comic Book - experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions...
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Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
as HimselfRush Clockwork Angels Tour captures the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' 2012-2013 sold-out tour from...
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Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live
as Himself - Drums"Snakes & Arrows Live" was filmed with 21 High Definition cameras in 16x9 widescreen format,...
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Rush: Chronicles
as Himself - Drums, PercussionWhilst Rush have always been considered one of Rock's greatest hidden treasures, with complex,...
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Rush - A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
as HimselfThe Super Deluxe package features an elaborate 40th anniversary cover treatment by longtime Rush...
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Rush - Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
as Drums and PercussionBlu-ray Audio disc with the core album newly mixed from the original multi-tracks in Dolby Atmos...
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The Boys in Brazil
as uncreditedDocumentary included with the DVD Rush in Rio (2003). Provides an almost hour-long look at the...
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Rush - A Show of Hands
as Himself - Drums, PercussionFor a band with high standards, a perfect show is impossible, and an excellent show is rare. You...
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Rush - Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
as Drums and percussion, Third BaseBlu-ray Audio disc contains the core album newly mixed from the original multi-tracks in 48kHz...
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Rush: Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
as Himself"Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990", included as a bonus feature on the band's "Time Stand Still"...
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Neil Peart: Fire On Ice, The Making Of "The Hockey Theme"
as HimselfNeil Peart gives a behind the scenes tour of the making of "The Hockey Theme". Canada's TSN (The...
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Neil Peart: Anatomy of a Drum Solo
as HimselfAnatomy of a Drum Solo presents newly recorded, in-studio footage of Neil discussing his...
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Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
as HimselfThe "Completist DVD" from the blu-ray edition of "Rush: R40" contains content originally found...
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Neil Peart - Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance
as HimselfIn Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance, Neil examines the details and challenges...
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Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
as Himself2112 40th Anniversary Edition's third disc is a DVD featuring a newly restored vintage 1976 Rush...
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RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
as HimselfThe Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on Wednesday, August 21, when the first...
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Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
as HimselfThe DVD component of the Rush: Retrospective 3 CD/DVD edition, gathering together the band's 10...
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Rush: A View From The Palace
as HimselfThe band performs a show at The Palace of Auburn Hills on their Counterparts tour, March 22, 1994.
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Neil Peart - A Work in Progress
as HimselfOn this video, Neil Peart documents the "work in progress" of recording Rush's "Test for Echo"...
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Rush : Working Men
as HimselfRush's Working Men is the first-ever "greatest hits" live performance DVD compilation from the...
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Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
as HimselfAn intimate look at the making of "Snakes & Arrows", from the album's Musical Video Interactive...
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Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
as HimselfHighlights from the Molson Amphitheater during the "Test For Echo" tour
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Rush - Grace Under Pressure
as Himself - Drums, PercussionBy 1984, Rush were becoming the world's most popular 'underground' band. The world was also in a...
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The Making of Burning for Buddy
as HimselfRush drummer Neil Peart organized a unique tribute to drumming icon Buddy Rich by gathering 18...
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Through the Camera Eye
as uncreditedThrough the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was...
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Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
as Himself / MusicianThis two hour unauthorized documentary details the formative history of the Canadian progressive...
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Rush - Time Machine
as HimselfRush's Time Machine shows in 2010 / 2011 were one of the most anticipated tours ever....
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Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
as HimselfHemispheres, Rush’s sixth studio album, was originally released in October 1978, and it built...
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Neil Peart of Rush (voice)The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and...
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Prisoners of Gravity
as SelfPrisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that...
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Classic Albums
as SelfA documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...
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