Neil Peart Quotes


You can do a lot in a lifetime, if you don't burn out too fast/You can make the most of the distance/First you need endurance/First you've got to last.


Citations

Peart, Neil. "Marathon." Power Windows, Anthem Records, 1985.

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Neil Peart
Neil Peart
  • Born: September 12, 1952
  • Died: January 7, 2020
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: Musician, Lyricist, Author

Neil Ellwood Peart OC was a Canadian musician, songwriter, and author, best known as the drummer and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. Peart earned numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Readers Poll Hall of Fame in 1983, making him the youngest person ever so honoured. Known to fans by the nickname 'The Professor', his drumming was renowned for its technical proficiency and his live performances for their exacting nature and stamina.