Geddy Lee
7/29/1953
Biography
Best known as the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lee's spectacular bass-playing ability has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Geddy Lee is a natural overachiever when it comes to the production and performance of his music. He is equally well known for his wizard-like bass-playing ability as he his for his magical juggling of bass, singing, playing keyboards, and triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments during live performances, all while maintaining his trademark enthusiasm as Rush's "frontman". Geddy has, in the past carried the dubious distinction of a hard-rocking, if somewhat unnatural, high-pitched singing voice. This has matured over the course of Geddy's career into a voice that is more widely accepted outside of Rush's original core hard-rock following, and shines most especially on recent Rush albums such as 2002's "Vapor Trails", and Geddy's polished 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache". After their longest break from recording and touring, A highly successful 2002 tour brought Rush back to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to the great anticipation of fans. Rush ended their 2002 tour with their first-ever shows in Brazil, where they played to 125,000 fans in three nights. The final performance of the 2002 tour was captured on DVD as Rush in Rio (2003), which was certified double-platinum within weeks of its release. Geddy is the son of Polish parents who were survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Geddy has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science.
Geddy Lee
Appeared In:
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Toronto Rocks
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Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
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Rush in Rio
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Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
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Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
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I Love You, Man
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Rush - Exit... Stage Left
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Rush: R30
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Rush - A Show of Hands
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Rush - Grace Under Pressure
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Rush: Chronicles
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Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live
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Rush: Through the Camera Eye
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Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
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RUSH: Time Machine
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Rush - Time Machine
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Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
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Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
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South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
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Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
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Rush: R40 Live
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Being Canadian
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Through the Camera Eye
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Rush Live At Capitol Theatre 1976
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Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
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Rush: Time Stand Still
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Rush : Working Men
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Rush: 2112
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Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
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Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
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Tears Are Not Enough
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Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
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The Boys in Brazil
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
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RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
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Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
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Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
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Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
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Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
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Rush: R40
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
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Rush: A View From The Palace
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Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
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Rush: Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
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Ringers: Lord of the Fans
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Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
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Dude! Where's My Music?