Neil Peart

Neil Peart was the fantastic drummer for the band Rush. He was chosen as the drummer for the band because he reminded them of Keith Moon from The Who. When it was all said and done, the only thing he had in common was his hard-hitting style. Moon was loose with his timing, and Peart was considered the most meticulous and technical drummer of all time.

If you had the opportunity and pleasure of watching him perform live, you would have immediately been awestruck by his ridiculously large drum kit. The kit literally wrapped all the way around him and had digital samplers and so much more. None of it was wasted, though. During solos, Peart was sure to include every single part of the kit himself.

Not only that, but Neil Peart also won many awards for his musical performances, including being inducted into the Modern Drummers Hall of Fame in a 1983 poll, making He became the youngest person ever to receive such an honor. Known to fans as 'The Professor', his drumming abilities are renowned for his technical prowess and for his live performances for their precise nature and stamina. He is the second most famous drummer on this list.

Born: September 12, 1952
Died: January 7, 2020

Nationality: Canada