As previously reported, Rush’s Neil Peart has sadly passed away following a battle with brain cancer. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary drummer and some of the various posts can be found below:
Geddy Lee (Rush):
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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett:
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RIP to a master 💔 #neilpeart https://t.co/B8ssS79tRS
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 10, 2020
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins:
Slash (Guns N’ Roses):
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath):
Sad to hear of Neil Peart passing. RIP. pic.twitter.com/2iMWJq1uoo
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) January 10, 2020
KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons:
Absolutely Horrible News. Neal Peart has died after fighting brain cancer for years. His later life was filled with so much family tragedy. So, so sad. I’m just shocked. pic.twitter.com/EM4Ea1quaY
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 10, 2020
My prayers and condolences to the Peart Family, Fans and Friends. Neil was a kind soul. R.I.P……. Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 – Rolling Stone https://t.co/icYz6fnXfE
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 10, 2020
Gary Holt (Exodus):
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David Ellefson (Megadeth):
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Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, and Frank Bello:
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View this post on InstagramRIP Neil Peart.. this is too sad for words…. Thank you for your greatness Neil…#NeilPeart #Rush #rip
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Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, etc.):
View this post on InstagramR.I.P. #nealpeart An extraordinary talent.
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King Diamond:
It is unbelievably sad to hear that my favorite drummer of all time, Neil Peart, has left us. Very hard to find words to properly express the level of inspiration & influence he had on so so many musicians. He will forever remain at the top of my list. Farewell to a true king. pic.twitter.com/A9QkSWg2f9
— King Diamond (@kingdiamond) January 10, 2020
Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine):
John Dolmayan (System Of A Down):
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Steven Adler (ex-Guns N’ Roses):
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Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row):
Another family member gone pic.twitter.com/3NMWH8AXyP
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 10, 2020
Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, etc.):
It absolutely breaks my heart to pieces to get the news of the passing of one of my greatest heroes of all time. #RIPNeilPeart My deepest condolences to the band, crew & family. Rest In Peace my friend. You will always be my hero 😓
For further thoughts: https://t.co/kg0StEx0EB pic.twitter.com/KnmalW5PLD— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 10, 2020
Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour):
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Overkill:
Thank you Neil. Words cant express this loss. RIP https://t.co/5vFoO8B6Ud
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) January 10, 2020
Mike Inez (Alice In Chains):
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins):
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Alex Bent (Trivium):
Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless):
Chris Jericho (Fozzy):
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Matt Sorum (ex-Guns N’ Roses, etc.):
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Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch):
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Adam Gontier (Saint Asonia, ex-Three Days Grace):
View this post on Instagram~ Shocked. The Legend. Rest In Peace Neil Peart. 🙏🏻
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Shawn Drover (ex-Megadeth, etc.):
Neil Peart Is single-handedly the reason I became a musician back in 1978 after hearing “all the worlds a stage” @rushtheband has been my favorite band since, so to hear that Neil passed away today is absolutely devastating to me. I’m sad beyond words……………… pic.twitter.com/PPcjzJNyXB
— 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖜𝖓 𝖉𝖗𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖗 (@shawndrover) January 10, 2020
Sacred Reich:
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Matt Halpern (Periphery):
Zach Myers (Shinedown):
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Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage):
At the end of a crazy @rockhall night in 2013 where @rushtheband & @PublicEnemyFTP were inducted. It was just myself & Neil PEart alone talkin & laughing low in relief the long night was over-a small table backstage sharing a unique moment without much word. Rest in Beats my man
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 10, 2020
Dan Briggs (Between The Buried And Me):
😔😔😔
Thank you for the dedication to your craft. You pushed boundaries and made myself and music in general better because of it. #neilpeart https://t.co/auUJkojR4O— Dan Briggs (@danbriggsx) January 10, 2020
Peter Frampton:
Rest In Peace Neil Peart. So sad to hear.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) January 10, 2020
Jack Black (Tenacious D):
The master will be missed – Neil Peart RIP #RushForever pic.twitter.com/o4Y6chFiB3
— Jack Black (@jackblack) January 10, 2020