September 12 is Neil Peart’s birthday. In his lifetime and career as the legendary drummer and lyricist for Rush, and the creator for the Burning For Buddy recordings and concerts, Neil inspired an entire world of drummers to pick up the sticks and reach for greatness behind the drumset. On this day which would have been his 70^th birthday, Modern Drummer remembers his greatness, inspiration, and humanity. Thanks, to “The Professor.”

To learn more about Neil and his career check out Neil’s Modern Drummer Legends book