Geddy Lee

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Geddy Lee OC (born Gary Lee Weinrib, July 29, 1953) is a Canadian musician who is the vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the progressive rock group Rush. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Lee grew up as the son of Polish parents who were both survivors of Nazi concentration camps Dachau and Bergen-Belsen. Lee’s stage name (and later legal name) “Geddy” was inspired by the heavily-accented pronunciation of his given first name “Gary” by his grandmother. In 2004, Canadian Jewish News would feature Lee’s reflections upon his mother’s experiences and his own Jewish heritage.

An award-winning musician, Lee’s style, technique, and virtuosity on the bass guitar have proven very influential in the rock and heavy metal genres, inspiring such players as Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, John Myung of Dream Theater, Les Claypool of Primus, Cliff Burton of Metallica, and countless others. Lee’s vocal style, while less influential, is nonetheless distinctive; one Rolling Stone critic opined a negative review in the Rolling Stone Album Guide that Geddy Lee’s voice was a cross between Robert Plant’s and Donald Duck’s voices. Reference to the latter in the brief review upset many die-hard fans of Rush and Lee.

Lee’s first solo effort, My Favorite Headache, was released in 2000. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Lee has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science, and recorded a short rendition of “O Canada” with Lifeson included on the South Park soundtrack. Geddy Lee is also heard singing the minor hit “Take Off” on the McKenzie Brothers (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) 1981 comedy album The Great White North: Bob and Doug McKenzie.

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janmaruszynski wrote:
last week

Geddy Lee <3 :*

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PetieLee wrote:
last month

Geddy Lee <3

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JDarling69 wrote:
last month

no doubt about it :D

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plainoldme1 wrote:
October 2009

GEDDY LEE IS AWESOME!!!

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JDarling69 wrote:
October 2009

Freakin' Genius !

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aquadonia wrote:
October 2009

I've rediscovered My Favorite Headache in the last few days. It really is a fabulous album. The melodies are wonderful, the lyrics thought provoking and the bass work is absolutely stellar. The whole atmosphere of the music is wonderful. Geddy Lee is awesome on his own, too. I'd love to shake his hand one day. ---- Just to note: I played MFH for my 4 year old the other day. She asked to hear it again after it had finished. I'm so proud!

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ManicLara wrote:
October 2009

The person below me: Damned straight!

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Puppies_On_Acid wrote:
September 2009

Anybody who says Geddy is not a good Bassist is either trolling or just retarded. To me, no one else is better.

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separdis wrote:
August 2009

hey hello geddy happy birth day to you men .;)

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AtmosphrcPhases wrote:
July 2009

Happy belated birthday Geddy

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deadwing1411 wrote:
July 2009

Happy Birthday Geddy!!!! You're the best bassist in the world, keep on rocking!! And come one day to Chile, please!

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MRKILLINGJOKE wrote:
July 2009

Happy 56th Birthday Geddy Lee. You are Coolest & Greatest Bass Player Ever. Cheers to you. With a glass of your favorite wine !!

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Foix-Jinn wrote:
July 2009

Pitear, how can you say that!? xD

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MajorSkalle wrote:
June 2009

The most awesome person ever. It's impossible to not love Geddy.

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J3_R wrote:
June 2009

*______*

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AryanRocks wrote:
May 2009

sick mother fuckin bastard ;) i love his songs

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DeucesAreWild wrote:
May 2009

nothing nothing moves in a loveless room, you got what you wanted

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self_enchanter wrote:
April 2009

i am not naming my child Geddy Lee

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Ruhovkil2 wrote:
April 2009

Hes the best bassist. Geddy is a hero. check out my new band, influenced by Geddy and Rush. All songs are free for download, so expand your music collection! :) http://www.last.fm/music/A+Rare+Fish

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Pitear wrote:
April 2009

He's not good bassist.

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