
Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67.
Peart, considered by many as rock's greatest drummer, died on Tuesday.
After quietly battling brain cancer for three years.
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The news was confirmed to 'Rolling Stone' by a representative for the band.
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Peart joined Rush in 1974 alongside frontman Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson.
He retired from the band and drumming in 2015.
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Tributes poured in from the rock community.
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My prayers and condolences to the Peart Family, Fans and Friends.
Neil was a kind soul.
R.I.P....... , Gene Simmons, via Twitter.
The master will be missed - Neil Peart RIP #RushForever, Jack Black, via Twitter .
Sad to hear of Neil Peart passing.
RIP, Geezer Butler, via Twitter