person

Geddy Lee

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1953-07-29

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Geddy Lee

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.

Also Known For

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Toronto Rocks

Jul 29, 2003

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Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut

Sep 09, 2021

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Rush in Rio

Oct 21, 2003

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Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Dec 01, 2017

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Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)

Nov 16, 2018

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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Jun 22, 2023

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74

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Jun 29, 2010

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I Love You, Man

Mar 20, 2009

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Rush - Exit... Stage Left

Jan 01, 1982

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Rush - A Show of Hands

Jan 01, 1989

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Rush: Chronicles

Jan 01, 1990

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Rush: R30

Nov 28, 2005

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Rush - Grace Under Pressure

Jan 01, 1984

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Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

Nov 28, 2008

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Rush: Through the Camera Eye

Jul 17, 1985

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56

Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures

Sep 28, 2010

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74

RUSH: Time Machine

Nov 08, 2011

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Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour

Nov 19, 2013

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85

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Feb 12, 2012

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79

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Sep 03, 2022

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82

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Aug 14, 2022

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100

Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

Apr 15, 2022

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81

Rush: R40 Live

Nov 20, 2015

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54

Being Canadian

Sep 18, 2015

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Through the Camera Eye

Jan 01, 1985

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Rush Live At Capitol Theatre 1976

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100

Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

Apr 28, 2023

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81

Rush: Time Stand Still

Nov 03, 2016

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80

Rush : Working Men

Nov 17, 2009

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Rush: 2112

Dec 21, 2012

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60

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

May 20, 2007

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NA

Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981

May 06, 2014

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60

Tears Are Not Enough

Oct 04, 1985

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NA

Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997

Nov 11, 2014

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60

The Boys in Brazil

Nov 24, 2003

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75

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Sep 14, 2005

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100

RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019

Aug 21, 2019

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Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush

Jan 31, 2011

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Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows

Jun 26, 2007

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NA

Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition

Dec 16, 2016

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Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection

Mar 03, 2009

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NA

Rush: R40

Nov 11, 2014

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55

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Apr 26, 2020

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NA

Rush: A View From The Palace

Mar 22, 1994

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66

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

Apr 27, 2019

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80

Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990

Nov 18, 2016

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63

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Jan 21, 2005

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100

Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)

Nov 11, 2014

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NA

Randy Johnson: The Big Picture

Jul 31, 2015

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NA

Inner Rush

May 04, 2012

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72

Rick Mercer Report

Jan 12, 2004

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60

From Cradle to Stage

May 06, 2021

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72

That Metal Show

Nov 15, 2008

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84

Chicago Fire

Oct 10, 2012

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70

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

Dec 05, 2023

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77

Classic Albums

Apr 14, 1997

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81

How I Met Your Mother

Sep 19, 2005

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66

The Big Interview With Dan Rather

Sep 16, 2013