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Aliases: Neil Ellwood Peart , Rush

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Homepage: http://www.neilpeart.net/

Movie Involvements: 13

TV Involvements: 1


Most Famous Work

Biography

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.

Most Famous Work

Classic Albums
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8

Classic Albums

(1997) Self
Beware of Mr. Baker
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8

Beware of Mr. Baker

(2012) Self
Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live
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7

Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live

(2008) Himself - Drums
Rush - Rush in Rio
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8

Rush - Rush in Rio

(2003) Himself - Percussion
Rush: R30
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8

Rush: R30

(2005) Himself - Drums, Percussion
Toronto Rocks
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8

Toronto Rocks

(2003) Self
Rush: R40 Live
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8

Rush: R40 Live

(2015) Himself on Drums, Percussion
Rush - Exit... Stage Left
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8

Rush - Exit... Stage Left

(1982) Himself - Drums, Percussion

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2021 Himself
2019 Himself
2018 Himself
2017 Himself
2016 Himself
Himself
Himself
2015 Himself on Drums, Percussion
2014 Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself / Musician
2013 Himself
2012 Himself
Self
2011 Self
Himself
Himself
Himself
2010 Himself
Himself
Himself
2009 Himself
Neil Peart - Rush
Himself
2008 Himself - Drums
2007 Himself
Neil Peart of Rush (voice)
2006 Himself
2005 Himself
Himself - Drums, Percussion
2003 N/A
Himself - Percussion
Self
2002 Himself
2000 Neil Peart of Rush (voice)
1997 Self
1994 Himself
1990 Himself - Drums, Percussion
1989 N/A
Himself - Drums, Percussion
1985 Himself
N/A
1984 Himself - Drums, Percussion
1982 Himself - Drums, Percussion
Year Character Movie/Tv

Sound

Year Role Movie/Tv
1985 Music Score Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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