While rock fans continue to grapple with the shocking death of Rush drummer Neil Peart, heartfelt public tributes to the man known by fans as "The Professor" are popping up across the country.
Electronic billboards proclaiming "Farewell to the King"--a reference to Rush's 1977 album, A Farewell to Kings--have been seen seen across the state of Pennsylvania. Fans have been snapping pics of the billboards and sharing them on social media. See three such displays below.
Billboard tribute to Neil Peart in #BerksCounty #NeilPeartRIP pic.twitter.com/D7uuPkNAnw
— Kevin Fitzsimmons (@kevinfitz1) January 13, 2020
@rushtheband Electronic billboard along route 422 Limerick, PA. #NeilPeart pic.twitter.com/RuJKrZ6FuO
— Vince DiSanto (@PSUturfer) January 14, 2020
Billboards in PA honoring the passing of Neil Peart.#RIPNeilPeart #SuddenlyYouWereGone
— Jimi B. (@Rush_is_a_band) January 13, 2020
When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart... pic.twitter.com/JsUPl4Utcg
In St. Louis, record store Vintage Vinyl pulled a lyric from Rush song "Tom Sawyer" to pay tribute to the fallen drummer on the shop's marquee. The store shared the image on Facebook. See it below.
Posted by Vintage Vinyl - St. Louis on Sunday, January 12, 2020
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