Geddy Lee

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1953-07-29 (71 years old)

Place of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also Known As Gary Lee Weinrib, Rush

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.

Known For

Actor

2023
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

as Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals

2022
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

as Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals

2016
2015
Rush: R40 Live

as Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals

2015
2014
Rush: R40

as Himself

2014
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981

as Himself / Musician

2012
Rush: 2112

as Himself

2012
Chicago Fire

as Geddy Lee

2011
2011
2009
2009
I Love You, Man

as Geddy Lee - Rush

2008
Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live

as Himself - Vocals, Bass

2005
Rush: R30

as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

2005
2003
Rush in Rio

as Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers

2003
1997
1990
Rush: Chronicles

as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1989
Rush - A Show of Hands

as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1984
Rush - Grace Under Pressure

as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1982
Rush - Exit... Stage Left

as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

Sound

1985
The Body Electric

as Music Score Producer