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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…