Neil Peart, Rush drummer and lyricist, has died at the age of 67.
One of the most influential drummers of all time, Neil passed away on Tuesday, January 7, in Santa Monica, California, following a bout with brain cancer over the past three years, according to Elliott Mintz, a spokesperson for the Peart family, as confirmed via Rolling Stone.
Rush has since also confirmed as much, tweeting from their official account that they are devastated by the "terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother, and band mate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma)."