Neil Peart
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"Neil Ellwood Peart", (; born September 12, 1952), is a Canadians/Canadian musician and author. He is the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush (band)/Rush. Peart has received numerous awards for his musical performances, and is known for his technical proficiency and stamina.

Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario (now part of St. Catharines). During adolescence, he floated between regional bands in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined a local Toronto band, Rush (band)/Rush, in the summer of 1974.

Early in his career, Peart's performance style was deeply rooted in hard rock. He drew most of his inspiration from drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, players who were at the forefront of the British hard rock scene. As time passed, he began to emulate jazz and big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart became a friend and pupil of jazz instructor Freddie Gruber. It was during this time that Peart decided to revamp his playing style by incorporating jazz and swing components. Gruber was also responsible for introducing him to the products of Drum Workshop, the company whose products Peart currently endorses.

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Well, I know they've always told you/Selfishness was wrong/Yet it was for me, not you, I came to write this song/.

Lessons taught but never learned,all around us anger burns.Guide the future by the past.Long ago the mould was cast.

What you own is your own kingdomWhat you do is your own gloryWhat you love is your own powerWhat you live is your own story.

When they turn the pages of history,when these days have passed long ago--will they read of us with sadnessfor the seeds that we let grow?

And the men who hold high placesmust be the ones who startto mold a new realitycloser to the heart.

Live for yourself -- there's no one elseMore worth living forBegging hands and bleeding hearts will only cry out for more.

You don't get something for nothingYou can't have freedom for freeYou won't get wiseWith the sleep still in your eyesNo matter what your dreams might be.