Neil Peart

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Dom Famularo Honored with Modern Drummer, Neil Peart Lifetime Achievement Award

In a heartwarming tribute to the late Neil Peart, famed drummer and educator Dom Famularo has been posthumously awarded the Modern Drummer Neil Peart Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023. This prestigious award recognizes Famularo's profound contributions to the world of…

Modern Drummer
Oct 5, 2023

Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Applications Now Open

Awarding 52 weeks of free drum lessons, a Modern Drummer All Access subscription, and more Aspiring drummers, here is your chance to learn to rock in the spirit of one of the greatest stick masters of all time: RUSH’s Neil…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2023

Neil Peart's 70th birthday

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…

Modern Drummer
Sep 12, 2022

Episode 61: Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Recipient Announcement

The Neil Peart Scholarship, in collaboration with Neil’s wife Carrie & Modern Drummer, is proud to present the first recipient of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship, Maxx Rinkus. The scholarship, originally announced at the 2020 Modern Drummer Festival…

Modern Drummer
Mar 10, 2022

Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Recipient Announcement

The Neil Peart Scholarship, in collaboration with Neil’s wife Carrie & Modern Drummer, is proud to present the first recipient of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship, Maxx Rinkus. The scholarship, originally announced at the 2020 Modern Drummer Festival by Carrie…

Modern Drummer
Mar 1, 2022
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Modern Drummer Announces Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship

Join Modern Drummer in celebrating the life and legacy of Neil Peart by inspiring an up and coming, young drummer with an incredible opportunity! In memory of Neil, with the support of his family, Modern Drummer is proud to present…

Modern Drummer
Oct 20, 2021

Neil Peart - A Fan Remembers - 1/7/21

Photo by Craig M. Renwick We all have bad days. Some stick with us forever. Some bad days effect millions of people at the same time. When JFK, MLK, RFK, and John Lennon were taken, it was a series of collective…

Modern Drummer
Jan 7, 2021

MD Podcast Episode 226: Neil Peart Tribute, NAMM Preview, Mapex Versatus Kit, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike pay special tribute to legendary progressive rock drummer Neil Peart, who passed away on January 7 from brain cancer. Up for review is a stunning Mapex Black Panther Versatus drumset, which is designed to…

Modern Drummer
Jan 16, 2020

Neil Peart Commemoration Added to the Metal Hall of Fame 2020 Gala

Modern Drummer Magazine and the Metal Hall of Fame will hold a special ceremony to honor the legacy of iconic Rush drummer Neil Peart, who passed away on January 7. Taking part in the ceremony will be Modern Drummer editor…

Modern Drummer
Jan 14, 2020

Remembering Neil Peart

Listen to this interview by Brian Kelly for St. Louis radio station KMOX’s Total Information AM Weekend show. Kelly spoke with longtime Modern Drummer writer Ilya Stemkovsky on the significance of Rush drummer Neil Peart, who passed away last week.…

Modern Drummer
Jan 14, 2020

Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passes

Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for the iconic Canadian progressive rock band Rush, passed away on January 7 at the age of sixty-seven after a battle with brain cancer. Peart experienced immeasurable success throughout his forty-plus-year tenure with Rush. The…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2020

Rush to Release Limited-Edition Single for “Cygnus X-1” as Record Store Day Exclusive

  This year marks the fortieth anniversary of Rush’s sixth studio album, A Farewell To Kings. To kick-start the celebration, on April 22, 2017, UMe/Anthem/ole will release a limited-edition, 12" single for “Cygnus X-1” as an exclusive for Record Store…

Modern Drummer
Apr 3, 2017
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Episode 19: Dispelling Neil Peart's Retirement Rumors, Zach Danziger, In-Ear Monitors, Amedia's Kommagene Cymbals, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike dispel the rumors that Rush's Neil Peart has retired from drumming. They also discuss modern drumming innovator Zach Danziger, as well as their thoughts and opinions on in-ear monitors. In the gear review section,…

Modern Drummer
Dec 11, 2015

Episode 18: Brady Drums, Favorite Hi-Hat Sizes, the January 2016 issue, Neil Peart, Provenance Drums, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike catch up after a few weeks of traveling, drum shows, and clinics, and then they dive into some news regarding Brady drums. They also discuss their favorite hi-hat sizes, and then they crack open…

Modern Drummer
Dec 4, 2015
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