Audio One and Modern Drummer Magazine’s David Frangioni picks five Rush songs that highlight Neil Peart’s drumming style and industry legacy. With the passing of Neil Peart, the world of rock music … and music in general lost a huge creative force that inspired generations of music fans.
Arguably standing next to John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) as rock’s most influential drummer, Peart impacted how future generations approached drumming and even lyrics, as people have noted Peart’s ability to write about everything from science fiction and politics, to human emotion.