On this day in 1952, Neil Peart was born in Hamilton
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On this day in 1952, Neil Peart was born in Hamilton.
The drummer and main lyricist for Rush, he was known as The Professor for his technical proficiency as a drummer. He is often cited as one of, if not the greatest, drummer in rock history. He died in 2020. -
On this day in 1952, Neil Peart was born in Hamilton.
The drummer and main lyricist for Rush, he was known as The Professor for his technical proficiency as a drummer. He is often cited as one of, if not the greatest, drummer in rock history. He died in 2020.“The Professor” nickname originated for a different reason, as stated in Peart’s Bubba Blog:
“An even earlier nickname given to me, ‘The Professor,’ had an an equally ironic root. … No, the Guys at Work were simply equating my demeanor with the character on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ played by Russell Johnson.”
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