January 10th, 2020 was a dark day for the rock world, for that was the day iconic drummer/lyricist Neil Peart lost his battle to brain cancer. But his family has announced that fans will soon have the opportunity to gather and celebrate him themselves.
“We are grateful for the team that Overtime Angels is assembly,” Glen and Betty Peart, the late drummer’s parents, said in a statement on behalf of the family. “We are especially pleased to be able to support this charity event that will benefit some much needed organizations that are close to our hearts.”
A memorial event titled A Night for Neil will take place on May 16 in Ontario’s Meridian Centre. The venue is located in St. Catharines, Peart’s hometown. This event will benefit St. Catherines Hospital and Walker Cancer Centre, the Juravinsky Hospital and Cancer Centre, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, as well as Overtime Angels, a non-profit charity that is also helping to put the event together.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m.
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