Neil Peart, Drummer for Influential Rockers Rush, Dead at 67

Santa Monica, Calif. (AP) -- Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential Canadian band Rush, has died. He was 67.

His representative, Elliot Mintz, said in a statement Friday that Peart died at his home Tuesday in Santa Monica, California. The band posted a message on Twitter also confirming the news.