Neil Peart
![Peart (right, behind Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee) performing with Rush](/Images/godic/202502/18/Rush-in-concert0419.jpg")
![Neil Peart and his 360-degree drumkit](/Images/godic/202502/18/Neil_Peart30419.jpg")
![Neil Peart began incorporating electronic drums beginning with 1984's Grace Under Pressure](/Images/godic/202502/18/Simmons_SDS5_Electric_Drum0419.jpg")
Neil Ellwood Peart, OC (/ˈpɪərt/; born September 12, 1952), is a Canadian-American musician and author, best known as the drummer and primary lyricist for the rock band Rush. Peart has received numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1983, making him the youngest person ever so honored. He is known for his technical proficiency and stamina.