Neil Peart

Born: 1952-09-12

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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Released: 2009-03-20

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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage

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Released: 2010-06-29

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from...

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Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters

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Released: 2007-04-13

An action epic that explores the origins of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force (better known as Master...

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Beware of Mr. Baker

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Released: 2012-11-28

Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer...

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Rush: Time Stand Still

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Released: 2016-11-03

This feature-length documentary film chronicles the final major tour for legendary rock band...

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The Boys in Brazil

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Released: 2003-11-24

Documentary included with the DVD Rush in Rio (2003). Provides an almost hour-long look at the...

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Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush

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Released: 2011-01-31

Two Rush fans go backstage to meet the band in their dressing room. Once there, they start...

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Rush in Rio

as Self - Drums, percussion
Released: 2003-10-21

Legendary rock band Rush plays the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the final...

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Neil Peart: Anatomy of a Drum Solo

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Released: 2005-12-05

Anatomy of a Drum Solo presents newly recorded, in-studio footage of Neil discussing his...

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Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures

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Released: 2010-09-28

2112 was the album that saw Rush break through to major chart success, going to No.1 in their...

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Rush - A Show of Hands

as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Released: 1989-01-01

For a band with high standards, a perfect show is impossible, and an excellent show is rare. You...

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RUSH: Time Machine

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Released: 2011-11-08

Rush's Time Machine shows in 2010 / 2011 were one of the most anticipated tours ever....

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Rush: R30

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Released: 2005-11-28

R30 captures the band's $21-million grossing, sell-out 30th Anniversary World Tour and was...

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Rush: R40 Live

as Himself on Drums, Percussion
Released: 2015-11-20

Rush recorded and filmed R40 Live over two sold-out shows in the band’s hometown of Toronto at...

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Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour

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Released: 2013-11-19

Rush Clockwork Angels Tour captures the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' 2012-2013 sold-out tour from...

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Neil Peart - A Work in Progress

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Released: 2002-05-16

On this video, Neil Peart documents the "work in progress" of recording Rush's "Test for Echo"...

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Rush - Exit... Stage Left

as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Released: 1982-01-01

Exit...Stage Left was filmed in Montreal Canada during Rush's 1981 World Tour that encompassed...

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Neil Peart - Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance

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Released: 2011-10-12

In Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance, Neil examines the details and challenges...

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Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live

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Released: 2008-11-28

"Snakes & Arrows Live" was filmed with 21 High Definition cameras in 16x9 widescreen format,...

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Toronto Rocks

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Released: 2003-07-29

Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario,...

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Rush: Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990

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Released: 2016-11-18

"Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990", included as a bonus feature on the band's "Time Stand Still"...

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Through the Camera Eye

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Released: 1985-01-01

Through the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was...

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Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

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Released: 2017-12-01

The Super Deluxe package features an elaborate 40th anniversary cover treatment by longtime Rush...

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Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition

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Released: 2016-12-16

2112 40th Anniversary Edition's third disc is a DVD featuring a newly restored vintage 1976 Rush...

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Rush: Through the Camera Eye

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Released: 1985-07-17

Through the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was...

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Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

as Drums and Percussion
Released: 2023-04-28

A Blu-ray Audio disc features brand-new immersive Dolby Atmos & 5.1 surround mixes by Richard...

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Rush: R40

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Released: 2014-11-11

R40 features 40 years of Rush live. Presented in a 52-page book on 6 Blu-rays, featuring rare...

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Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981

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Released: 2014-05-06

This two hour unauthorized documentary details the formative history of the Canadian progressive...

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The Making of Burning for Buddy

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Released: 2006-12-14

Rush drummer Neil Peart organized a unique tribute to drumming icon Buddy Rich by gathering 18...

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Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection

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Released: 2009-03-03

The DVD component of the Rush: Retrospective 3 CD/DVD edition, gathering together the band's 10...

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Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut

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Released: 2021-09-09

Following the success of Rush: Cinema Strangiato - Director's Cut in movie theaters worldwide,...

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Buddy Rich Memorial Concert

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Released: 2009-08-04

Featuring Neil Peart, Chad Smith, Tommy Igoe, John Blackwell, Terry Bozzio with Efrain Toro,...

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Rush - Time Machine

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Released: 2011-11-08

Rush's Time Machine shows in 2010 / 2011 were one of the most anticipated tours ever....

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RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019

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Released: 2019-08-21

The Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on Wednesday, August 21, when the first...

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Rush : Working Men

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Released: 2009-11-17

Rush's Working Men is the first-ever "greatest hits" live performance DVD compilation from the...

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Rush Live At Capitol Theatre 1976

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A video of Rush's performance at the Capitol Theatre in New Jersey on December 10, 1976,...

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Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)

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Released: 2018-11-16

Hemispheres, Rush’s sixth studio album, was originally released in October 1978, and it built...

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Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows

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Released: 2007-06-26

An intimate look at the making of "Snakes & Arrows", from the album's Musical Video Interactive...

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Rush: 2112

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Released: 2012-12-21

BluRay with Digital Comic Book - experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions...

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Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)

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Released: 2014-11-11

The "Completist DVD" from the blu-ray edition of "Rush: R40" contains content originally found...

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Rush - Grace Under Pressure

as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Released: 1984-01-01

By 1984, Rush were becoming the world's most popular 'underground' band. The world was also in a...

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Rush: Chronicles

as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Released: 1990-01-01

Whilst Rush have always been considered one of Rock's greatest hidden treasures, with complex,...

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Rush: A View From The Palace

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Released: 1994-03-22

The band performs a show at The Palace of Auburn Hills on their Counterparts tour, March 22, 1994.

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Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

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Released: 2022-04-15

Blu-ray Audio disc with the core album newly mixed from the original multi-tracks in Dolby Atmos...

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Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997

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Released: 2014-11-11

Highlights from the Molson Amphitheater during the "Test For Echo" tour

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Neil Peart: Fire On Ice, The Making Of "The Hockey Theme"

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Released: 2010-10-01

Neil Peart gives a behind the scenes tour of the making of "The Hockey Theme". Canada's TSN (The...

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Classic Albums

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First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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Prisoners of Gravity

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First aired: 1989-08-21

Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that...

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