Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Rush, has died at the age of 67. Peart had been battling brain cancer for three years, according to the Peart Family’s spokesman. A rep for the band confirmed the news.

Peart has long been considered one of the best drummers in rock history.

Rush completed their final tour in 2015. Peart spent the final years of his life with his wife and children.

Read more about Peart’s life here.