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RIP Neil Peart

Usually, I try to construct these entries with some professional, but for right now, I'm going to be speaking from the heart.

Today the news has broke that my favorite drummer in rock music has passed away.  I do not have the coherent thoughts at the moment to process this information.  What I will say is...thank you.  Thank you Neil.  Thank you for your lyrics, thank you for terrific player, thank you for being humble.

We love you, and we will miss you Neil.
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