Para milhares de fãs ao redor do planeta, ainda é difícil acreditar que uma figura fundamental do rock não está mais entre nós. No último dia 7 de janeiro o mundo da música foi seriamente abalado com a repentina notícia do falecimento de Neil Peart, lendário baterista do Rush, aos 67 anos, após uma intensa batalha de mais de três anos contra um câncer no cérebro. Considerado o melhor baterista do mundo e inspiração para todo o mundo do rock, e além, a web neste final de semana foi preenchida com homenagens e reações à sua morte dos seus colegas e fãs, desde famosos a desconhecidos, em uma verdadeira união de mensagens de carinho ao músico que fez história com seus grooves complexos, amplamente executado por diversos outros bateristas que o tem como inspiração.
Devastados por esta enorme perda, membros de bandas como Guns N 'Roses, Black Sabbath, Metallica, KISS, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Exodus, Nirvana, Stone Sour e mais se lembraram do baterista à sua maneira, prestando suas homenagens e pontuando a importância de Neil em sua formação musical. Entre os que mais sentiram a perda, está Mike Portnoy, que compartilhou algumas palavras comoventes sobre seu amigo íntimo e herói pessoal. Confira as reações abaixo:
Lars Ulrich (Metallica):
Rush:
Geddy Lee (Rush):
Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo, ex-Dream Theater):
Kirk Hammet (Metallica):
RIP to a master ? #neilpeart https://t.co/B8ssS79tRS
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 10, 2020
Slash (Guns n'Roses):
Duff McKagan (Guns n'Roses):
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath):
Sad to hear of Neil Peart passing. RIP. pic.twitter.com/2iMWJq1uoo
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) January 10, 2020
Paul Stanley (Kiss):
Absolutely Horrible News. Neal Peart has died after fighting brain cancer for years. His later life was filled with so much family tragedy. So, so sad. I’m just shocked. pic.twitter.com/EM4Ea1quaY
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 10, 2020
Gene Simmons (Kiss):
My prayers and condolences to the Peart Family, Fans and Friends. Neil was a kind soul. R.I.P....... Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 - Rolling Stone https://t.co/icYz6fnXfE
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 10, 2020
Foo Fighters:
RIP Neil Peart pic.twitter.com/PxNZ3W5WSs
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 10, 2020
David Ellefson (Megadeth):
Charlie Benante (Anthrax):
Scott Ian (Anthrax):
Frank Bello (Anthrax):
Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits, Dead Cross):
R.I.P. Neil Peart An extraordinary talent.Photo by @RossHalfin Photography pic.twitter.com/6hbzr794eI
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) January 10, 2020
Alex Skolnick (Testament):
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne):
GOD BLESS NEIL PEART • 1952 - 2O2O tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/u7x5bXXJff
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) January 11, 2020
John Dolmayan (System of a Down):
Steven Adler (ex-Guns N' Roses):
Tommy Thayer (Kiss):
So sad to hear about Neil Peart passing. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #NeilPeart pic.twitter.com/B8tM4ZcIQQ
— Tommy Thayer (@tommy_thayer) January 10, 2020
Jack Black (Tenacious D):
The master will be missed - Neil Peart RIP #RushForever pic.twitter.com/o4Y6chFiB3
— Jack Black (@jackblack) January 10, 2020
King Diamond:
It is unbelievably sad to hear that my favorite drummer of all time, Neil Peart, has left us. Very hard to find words to properly express the level of inspiration & influence he had on so so many musicians. He will forever remain at the top of my list. Farewell to a true king. pic.twitter.com/A9QkSWg2f9
— King Diamond (@kingdiamond) January 10, 2020
Overkill:
Thank you Neil. Words cant express this loss. RIP https://t.co/5vFoO8B6Ud
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) January 10, 2020
Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row):
Another family member gone pic.twitter.com/3NMWH8AXyP
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 10, 2020
Dave Witte (Municipal Waste):
Joe Bonamassa (Black Country Communion):
Jason Bonham (ex-Foreigner):
Mike Inez (Alice in Chains):
Chris Jericho (Fozzy, AEW Wrestler):
Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch):
Devastated to learn of the passing of one of Canada‘s biggest musical icons, Neil Peart. You were the best of the best, top of your field. You made Canadians proud ??. Thank you for musical contribution ?? #crushed… https://t.co/DRHsaVBh4S
— Jason Hook (@jasonhook_5fdp) January 10, 2020
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins):
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) January 10, 2020
Brian Posehn (Comediante):
Fuck this timeline. Definition of gut punched. I feel like I just lost my cool uncle. My cool uncle that was also the best rock drummer to ever live. So sad there will never be Rush 50, still thought I’d see them one last time in Toronto doing a one off. RIP Neil Peart pic.twitter.com/FpMTMJT199
— Brian Posehn (@thebrianposehn) January 10, 2020
Alex Bent (Trivium):
Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, Trans-Siberian Orchestra):
Sadly I felt there was going to be a loss of colossal proportions in the music world and here it is, Neal Peart, the MASTER of skins for generations!...my heart is broken, the music world will mourn HARD today and for some time! pic.twitter.com/nrUshzIkqj
— Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) January 10, 2020
Matt Sorum (Deadland Ritual, ex-Guns N' Roses, ex-Velvet Revolver, ex-The Cult):
Chris Hornbrook (Poison the Well):
RIP Neil Peart pic.twitter.com/qFOtflbJyH
— Chris Hornbrook (@Chris_Hornbrook) January 10, 2020
Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless):
Shinedown:
Josh Freese (ex-Guns N' Roses, ex-Nine Inch Nails, ex-A Perfect Circle, ex-Weezer):
RIP Neil Peart. A true artist and a sweet, good guy. And probably the most air drummed drummer of all time. This is my tribute...air drumming one of THE greatest, iconic drum moments in rock history. #neilpeart #rush https://t.co/01RW6pYWIl
— Josh Freese (@joshfreese) January 10, 2020
Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage):
At the end of a crazy @rockhall night in 2013 where @rushtheband & @PublicEnemyFTP were inducted. It was just myself & Neil PEart alone talkin & laughing low in relief the long night was over-a small table backstage sharing a unique moment without much word. Rest in Beats my man
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 10, 2020
Adam Gontier (Saint Asonia, ex-Three Days Grace):
Pearl Drums:
Pearl Drums recognizes the passing of lyricist and drumming legend, Neil Peart, and sends condolences to his family, bandmates, and friends all over the world. pic.twitter.com/4TkR9N8YHN
— Pearl Drums (@PearlDrumCorp) January 10, 2020
Eddie Trunk (Radialista):
Wow... speechless... stunned.. RIP Neil Peart @rushtheband as per Rolling Stone: Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 – Rolling Stone https://t.co/uvmIIP5BEV
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 10, 2020
Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.):
To one of the best to do it!! Thank you. RIP Mr. Niel Peart. @rushtheband
— Sonny Whosoever (@SonnyWhosoever) January 10, 2020
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