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Those who know what's best for us must rise and save us from ourselves.

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Neil Peart
Age: 67 †
Born: 1952
Born: September 12
Died: 2020
Died: January 7
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Drummer
Jazz Musician
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City of Hamilton
Neil Ellwood Peart
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Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
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