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Neil Peart


Neil Peart is one of the most universally respected rock drummers, and is best known for his nearly superhuman, pyrotechnic drum playing, and for providing intellectual lyrics for his band's songs. Neil has served as both drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush since 1975, joining bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2012 The Lords of Salem (writer: "The Spirit of Radio")
 
2012 That's My Boy (writer: "Limelight")
 
2011 Hunky Dory (writer: "A Passage To Bangkok")
 
2010 Score: A Hockey Musical (writer: "Time Stand Still")
 
2010 Fringe (TV series)
The Man from the Other Side (2010) (writer: "Tom Sawyer" - uncredited)
 
2009 Rise Up: Canadian Pop Music in the 1980s (TV documentary) (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
2009 I Love You, Man (writer: "Tom Sawyer", "Limelight", "Fly by Night")
 
2009 Fanboys (lyrics: "Limelight", "Tom Sawyer")
 
2009 Adventureland (writer: "Limelight")
 
2008 Chuck (TV series)
Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer (2008) (writer: "Tom Sawyer" - uncredited)
 
2008 Por Toda Minha Vida (TV series documentary)
Mamonas Assassinas (2008) (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
2008 Adventures of Power (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
2007 Halloween (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
2007 The Sopranos (TV series)
Walk Like a Man (2007) (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
2007 White Noise 2: The Light (writer: "The Spirit of Radio" / as Peart)
 
2006 Guitar Hero II (Video Game) (writer: "YYZ")
 
2006 Family Guy (TV series)
Chick Cancer (2006) (writer: "Tom Sawyer" - uncredited)
 
2006 Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (writer: "The Spirit of Radio")
 
2005 Rush: R30 (video documentary) (writer: "Tom Sawyer", "Der Trommler", "Bastille Day", "Anthem", "A Passage to Bangkok", "Cygnus X-1", "Hemispheres", "The Spirit of Radio", "Force Ten", "Animate", "Subdivisions", "Earthshine", "Red Barchetta", "Roll the Bones", "Dreamline", "Between the Wheels", "Mystic Rhythms" / performer: "Der Trommler", "One O'Clock Jump")
 
2002 Futurama (TV series)
Anthology of Interest II (2002) (writer: "Tom Sawyer" - uncredited)
 
2001 Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Prog Rock (2001) (writer: "The Temple Of Syrinx", "Closer To The Heart", "The Spit Of Radio")
 
2000 Freaks and Geeks (TV series)
Smooching and Mooching (2000) (writer: "Tom Sawyer" - uncredited)
 
2000 High Fidelity (writer: "Jacob's Ladder")
 
1998 The Waterboy (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
1998 SLC Punk! (writer: "The Trees" / as Peart)
 
1998 Whatever (writer: "Tom Sawyer")
 
1994 Beavis and Butt-Head (TV series)
Plastic Surgin' (1994) (writer: "Stick It Out")
 
1982 Future War 1986 (writer: "Witch Hunt" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowComposer (4 titles)
2010 Darkstar: The Interactive Movie (Video Game)
 
2005 Anatomy of a Drum Solo (video)
 
2003 Rush in Rio (video documentary)
 
1985 The Body Electric (TV movie) (as Peart)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2005 Anatomy of a Drum Solo (video)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1985 The Body Electric (TV movie) (musician - as Rush)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1997 Entrepreneur (Video Game) (special thanks - as Rush)
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2013 The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (TV movie)
Himself - Honoree/Performer (also archive footage)
 
2012 Inner Rush (documentary short)
Himself
 
2012 Beware of Mr. Baker (documentary)
 
2012 Metal Evolution (TV series documentary)
Himself
Progressive Metal (2012) … Himself
 
2011 RUSH Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland
Himself - Drums/Percussion (as Rush)
 
2011 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.167 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
Neil Patrick Harris/Mike Birbiglia/Neil Peart (2011) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2010 Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 I Love You, Man
Himself - Rush
 
2008 Rush: Snakes & Arrows - Live in Holland (video)
Himself - Drums/Percussion (as Rush)
 
2008 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Himself
Rush (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Adventures of Power
Himself
 
2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
Himself (voice) (as Neil Peart of Rush)
 
2005 Anatomy of a Drum Solo (video)
Himself
 
2005 Rush: R30 (video documentary)
Himself - Drums & Percussion
 
2003 The Boys in Brazil (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Toronto Rocks (TV documentary)
Performer (as Rush)
 
2003 Rush in Rio (video documentary)
Himself - Drums
 
1996 A Work in Progress (video)
Himself/Percussionist
 
1990 Rush: Chronicles (video)
Himself
 
1989 Rush: A Show of Hands (video)
Himself (acoustic and electronic percussion) (as Rush)
 
1985 Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour 1984 (video)
Himself - Drums/Percussion (as Rush)
 
1981 Rush: Exit... Stage Left (video)
Himself - Drums & Percussion (as Rush)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2001 Top Ten (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

He has written 3 books as of April, 2005: "The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa" (1996), "Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road" (2002), and "Traveling Music : Playing Back the Soundtrack to My Life and Times" (2004).

Official Sites:

Atlantic Records | See more »

Alternate Names:

Peart | Neil Peart of Rush | Rush

Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

To get nostalgic about other people's music, or even about your own, makes a terrible statement about the condition of your life and your prospects for the future. I have no patience with that kind of attitude, whether it's on radio or among friends. [from an interview in 1986] See more »

Trivia:

Took piano lessons as a child, but eventually started calling in sick and spending the lesson money on candy bars. See more »

Trademark:

His LONG drum solos in concerts See more »

Nickname:

The Professor See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo