Rolling Stone magazine ranked him as the fourth greatest drummer of all time, and in a 2011 Modern Drummer readers poll, he was voted "The Greatest Drummer Alive."
Peart's drumming was featured in many Rush songs, including "Tom Sawyer," "YYZ," and "The Spirit of Radio.
He also released several solo albums and instructional videos, and was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2007.
Peart's influence can be heard in the drumming of countless modern drummers, and his legacy will continue to inspire musicians for years to come.