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Geddy Lee Weinrib (/ ˈ ɡ ɛ d i /; born Gary Lee Weinrib, July 29, 1953) is a Canadian musician, best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the rock group Rush. [4] Lee joined the band in September 1968 at the request of his childhood friend Alex Lifeson , replacing original bassist and frontman Jeff Jones .
Geddy Lee in concert, 2011. Geddy Lee's high-register vocal style has always been a signature of the band – and sometimes a focal point for criticism, especially during the early years of Rush's career when his vocals were high-pitched, with a strong likeness to other singers like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin.
Geddy Lee clarified his bandmate was quoted out of context, and suggested Peart was simply taking a break, "explaining his reasons for not wanting to tour, with the toll that it's taking on his body." [13] However, in January 2018, Alex Lifeson confirmed that Rush is "basically done". [15] Peart remained friends with his former bandmates. [45]
Jones was replaced by Geddy Lee a month later, and Rutsey was replaced by Neil Peart in 1974, after which the lineup remained unchanged until the band's dissolution in 2018. Lifeson was the only member of Rush who stayed in the band throughout its entire existence, and he and Lee were the only members to appear on all of the band's albums.
Rush frontman Geddy Lee is releasing his first memoir this fall and will tour in support of it. Geddy Lee Touring Behind Memoir ‘My Effin Life’ Skip to main content
Rush's Geddy Lee has unearthed two previously unreleased solo tracks recorded as demos during writing sessions for his 2000 solo album.
First song co-written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart [20] "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" Fly by Night: 1975 The band's first fantasy and science fiction epic track; I. At the Tobes of Hades; II. Across the Styx; III. Of the Battle (a. Challenge and Defiance, b. 7/4 War Furor, c. Aftermath, d. Hymn of Triumph); IV. Epilogue "Fly by Night ...
A Farewell to Kings [a] is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on Anthem Records on August 29, 1977. The album reached No. 11 in Canada and marked a growth in the band's international fanbase, becoming their first Top 40 album in the US and the UK.