IN MEMORIAM

Neil Peart

On January 7, we lost we lost Canadian drummer Neil Peart of Rush. When Rush’s self-titled debut album was released in 1974, the Canadian trio consisted of Geddy Lee on bass and vocals, Alex Lifeson on guitar and John Rutsey on drums, who left for health reasons after the recording of the first album which included the single “In the Mood” and popular album track “Working Man.” Neil Peart replaced John Rutsey and his influence could be heard immediately on the trio’s second album Fly by Night featuring the title song as its single.

KISS’ drummer Eric Singer told , “Losing Neil is a sad and huge loss tour, with Derringer and Max Webster as the supporting bands that evening. I was in the front row for both shows and have incredible memories of this incredible drummer.”