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RUSH Music Sales Music Surge 2000% In U.S. After Death Of NEIL PEART
According to Billboard, RUSH song streams surged by 776% while sales grew by more than 2,000% in the U.S. in the days following the death of drummer Neil Peart. Between January 10 and January 13, on-demand audio and video streams of RUSH's catalog increased to a combined 24.54 million. The band's 19...January 17, 2020
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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: 'NEIL PEART Changed Drumming For Many People'
Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate discussed Neil Peart's legacy during an appearance last night (Wednesday, January 15) at the Metal Hall Of Fame event at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. The legendary RUSH drummer died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three...January 16, 2020
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CARMINE APPICE Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART At 'Metal Hall Of Fame' (Video)
Carmine Appice paid tribute to Neil Peart at last night's (Wednesday, January 15) Metal Hall Of Fame event at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. The legendary RUSH drummer died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive fo...January 16, 2020
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Says NEIL PEART 'Was In A Wheelchair And He Couldn't Speak' In Months Leading Up To His Death
In an interview with Mistress Carrie of the Boston radio station WAAF, Sully Erna of GODSMACK opened up about the recent passing of Neil Peart and the profound impact the legendary RUSH drummer had on his musical upbringing. Sully said (hear audio below): "Growing up, I will say that [Neil] was prob...January 16, 2020
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PETER FRAMPTON's 'Frampton Comes Alive!' Inducted Into 2020 GRAMMY HALL OF FAME
Peter Frampton's fifth solo album, "Frampton Comes Alive!", is one of the Recording Academy's latest inductions to the Grammy Hall Of Fame. The 2020 Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees range from Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)" to Joni Mitchell's "Clouds". The list also f...January 15, 2020
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URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX On NEIL PEART: 'He Certainly Left A Musical Legacy That Will Go On Forever'
URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Over the weekend, Box took to URIAH HEEP's social media to write:...January 15, 2020
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Former STYX Frontman DENNIS DEYOUNG Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART: 'He Was One Helluva Drummer'
Former STYX frontman Dennis DeYoung has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Earlier today, Dennis took to his social media to write: "H...January 14, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I've Known For About Two Years' That NEIL PEART Was Battling Brain Cancer
Mike Portnoy, a longtime friend of Neil Peart's, says that he was aware for quite a while that the late RUSH drummer was battling brain cancer. "Yeah, I've known for about two years now and was held to secrecy," the former DREAM THEATER drummer said during an appearance earlier today (Monday, Januar...January 13, 2020
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Ex-DEATH Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART With 'Tom Sawyer' Play-Along (Video)
Actor, comedian and acclaimed heavy metal drummer Richard Christy has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Christy, who has played with...January 13, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY On THE WINERY DOGS' 2019 Tour: 'I Think It Reignited Our Love For Each Other'
In addition to SONS OF APOLLO — whose sophomore album "MMXX" will be released on January 17 — former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy is currently a member of five other bands – TRANSATLANTIC; THE NEAL MORSE BAND; all-star metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE; pop/prog supergroup FLYING COLORS; and T...January 13, 2020
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On NEIL PEART: 'Your Legend And Beautiful Soul Will Carry On Within Us'
HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Hale took to her social media on Sunday (January 12) to share a...January 13, 2020
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI On NEIL PEART: 'His Influence Came At A Most Crucial Time For Me'
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Mangini took to his social media on Sunday (January 12) to w...January 13, 2020
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Original BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Earlier today, Ward took to his social media...January 12, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Mourns Death Of 'Good Friend' NEIL PEART: He Was 'A Precise And Innovative Drummer'
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. On Saturday (January),Ace took to his social med...January 12, 2020
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DREAM THEATER Holds Moment Of Silence In Memory Of NEIL PEART (Video)
DREAM THEATER paid tribute to Neil Peart during its concert last night (Saturday, January 11) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Singer James LaBrie led the audience at AFAS Live in a moment of silence as they stood quietly for 30 seconds "in memory" of the iconic RUSH drummer, whose death was announced...January 12, 2020
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