Geddy Lee

Also Known As: Gary Lee Weinrib, Rush

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Adult: No

Birthday: July 29, 1953

Age: 71 years old

Gender: Male

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Known For:

Toronto Rocks
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
Rush in Rio
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
I Love You, Man
Rush - Exit... Stage Left
Rush - A Show of Hands
Rush: Chronicles
Rush: R30
Rush - Grace Under Pressure
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
RUSH: Time Machine
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
Rush: R40 Live
Being Canadian
Through the Camera Eye
Rush Live At Capitol Theatre 1976
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
Rush: Time Stand Still
Rush : Working Men
Rush: 2112
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
Tears Are Not Enough
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
The Boys in Brazil
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Rush: R40
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Rush: A View From The Palace
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Rush: Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture