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Geddy Lee

Born
July 29, 1953
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.
Known For
I Love You, Man
(2009)
Geddy Lee - Rush
Being Canadian
(2015)
Self
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
(2022)
Self (Rush)
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
(2005)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
Rush - Exit... Stage Left
(1982)
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush - Grace Under Pressure
(1984)
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Through the Camera Eye
(1985)
Tears Are Not Enough
(1985)
Himself
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
(1985)
Himself
Rush - A Show of Hands
(1989)
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: Chronicles
(1990)
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: A View From The Palace
(1994)
Himself
Rush in Rio
(2003)
Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
The Boys in Brazil
(2003)
Toronto Rocks
(2003)
Self
Rush: R30
(2005)
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
(2005)
Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
(2005)
Self
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
(2007)
Himself
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
(2007)
Himself
Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live
(2008)
Himself - Vocals, Bass
I Love You, Man
(2009)
Geddy Lee - Rush
Rush : Working Men
(2009)
Himself
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
(2009)
Himself
Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
(2010)
Self
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
(2010)
Himself
RUSH: Time Machine
(2011)
Self
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
(2011)
Himself
Rush - Time Machine
(2011)
Himself
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
(2012)
Fred
Rush: 2112
(2012)
Himself
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
(2013)
Himself
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
(2014)
Himself / Musician
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
(2014)
Himself
Rush: R40
(2014)
Himself
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
(2014)
Himself
Rush: R40 Live
(2015)
Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
Being Canadian
(2015)
Self
Rush: Time Stand Still
(2016)
Himself
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
(2016)
Himself
Rush: Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
(2016)
Himself
Rush - A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
(2017)
Himself
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
(2018)
Himself
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
(2019)
Himself
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
(2019)
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
(2020)
Self
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
(2021)
Himself
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
(2022)
Self
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
(2022)
Self (Rush)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
(2022)
Geddy Lee
Rush - Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
(2022)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Rush - Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
(2023)
Bass guitars, synthesizers, vocals, Pitcher
Sound
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