10 Greatest Classic Rock Drummers Of All Time
5. Neil Peart
Canadian rock legend Neil Peart is not just one of the best drummers of all time, but was also the primary lyricist for much-loved Rock trio Rush. So much of Rush’s deserved success is owed to the musical powerhouse that is Neil Peart.
A mesmerisingly technically-proficient drummer, Peart was well-known for his stamina-sapping live performances that helped establish Rush as one of the seminal live acts on any scene. Rapid solos and extreme tempo changes were handled with consummate ease by Peart- he just made it all look so easy.
With his huge kit looming out in front of him, Peart’s accuracy and rhythm looked all the more impressive for anyone lucky enough to see Rush in their prime. Songs like YYZ, By-Tor And The Snow Dog and Tom Sawyer are screaming testaments to Peart as both an incredibly talented drummer and an equally adept song-writer.
Peart sadly passed away recently but will always be fondly remembered by all fans of Rush, and of anyone who appreciates a man at the very top of his craft.