I don’t get emotional about the passing of celebrities, but I gotta admit I’m sad today. I had a lot of fun in the 80’s with Rush in the background. I learned to drive at (and sometimes over) the edge listening to Red Barchetta. Even today while driving my truck with an automatic transmission the lyrics “shifting and drifting” rattle around in my brain if I’m hurrying around a corner.

Rest in peace, Mr Pert. I hope you are in the arms of your wife and daughter.