Geddy Lee
Born
July 29, 1953 (71 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
(4 episodes)
2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self
2023
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
2023
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Self
2022
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Self (Rush)
2022
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
2022
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
Himself
2021
From Cradle to Stage
Self · (1 episode)
2021
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
2020
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
Himself
2019
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Self
2019
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
Himself
2018
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Himself
2017
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
Himself
2016
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
Himself
2016
Rush: Time Stand Still
Himself
2016
Rush: R40 Live
Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
2015
Being Canadian
Self
2015
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
2015
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
Himself
2014
Rush: R40
Himself
2014
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
Himself
2014
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
Himself / Musician
2014
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
Himself
2013
The Big Interview With Dan Rather
Himself · (1 episode)
2013
Rush: 2112
Himself
2012
Chicago Fire
Geddy Lee · (1 episode)
2012
Inner Rush
Self
2012
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Fred
2012
RUSH: Time Machine
Self
2011
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Himself
2011
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
Himself
2010
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Self
2010
Rush : Working Men
Himself
2009
I Love You, Man
Geddy Lee - Rush
2009
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Self
2009
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Himself - Vocals, Bass
2008
That Metal Show
(1 episode)
2008
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
Himself
2007
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Self
2007
Rush: R30
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
2005
How I Met Your Mother
Geddy Lee · (1 episode)
2005
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
Self
2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Self
2005
Rick Mercer Report
(1 episode)
2004
The Boys in Brazil
2003
Rush in Rio
Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
2003
Toronto Rocks
Self
2003
Classic Albums
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Rush: A View From The Palace
Himself
1994
Rush: Chronicles
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1990
Rush - A Show of Hands
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1989
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
1985
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Himself
1985
Through the Camera Eye
1985
Rush - Grace Under Pressure
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1984
Rush - Exit... Stage Left
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1982
Rush Live At Capitol Theatre 1976
Himself