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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-Jewish parents who were 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 mother. In 2004, Canadian Jewish News would feature Lee’s reflections upon her 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: Bigger, Longer and Uncut” soundtrack.
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: Bigger, Longer and Uncut” soundtrack.
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wilson_cobain wrote:
is he alone as good as at alex's and neil's side? going to check this out soon...
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TheLe0 wrote:
One of the greatest musicians ever! Geddy Lee is a genius.[2]
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Dopey_Spork wrote:
Oh man where has this been all my life?!
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Andy_warhola wrote:
One of the greatest musicians ever! Geddy Lee is a genius.
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E-zilla wrote:
His voice is damn unique
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Jaavs wrote:
I think love you.
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gabrielday wrote:
Happy Birthday Geddy <3
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skunkyhead wrote:
Female fans of Rush, check out Geddycorns on Facebook, or simply google Geddycorns. Great gals on that page and a chance to talk all things Rush. They are currently touring the US.
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Astrea- wrote:
His Incredible Voice..!
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Fnsdx9996 wrote:
Genius! ³
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PSVsite wrote:
uhuhuh
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TetoDoesntExist wrote:
Oh damn, this is way too good to have so few listeners.
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Zeldadaft96 wrote:
He's awesome. You can't deny that.
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Ninerush wrote:
I love him!
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KeIemvor wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Geddy+Lee/+images/59965627
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rafael_freitas wrote:
My preferred bassist ever =3
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KeIemvor wrote:
Vote this one up: http://www.last.fm/music/Geddy+Lee/+images/58880209
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KeIemvor wrote:
Living legend.
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kokocijo wrote:
Added new pic from Time Machine tour, 2010 : http://www.last.fm/music/Geddy+Lee/+images/56734669
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Phlunked wrote:
Most solo stuff by most artists who made their name previously in a phenomenal outfit (like Rush) ends up being very disappointing. This is no exception.
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