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Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee

Acting

Born: July 29, 1953Toronto, 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
Filmography
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)

Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)

2026
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

Self

2026
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

2025
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Self

2023
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals

2023
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Self

2022
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Self (Rush)

2022
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals

2022
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut

Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut

Himself

2021
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Self

2020
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019

RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019

Himself

2019
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

Self

2019
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)

Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)

Himself

2018
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Self

2018
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Himself

2017
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition

Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition

Himself

2016
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990

Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990

Himself

2016
Rush: Time Stand Still

Rush: Time Stand Still

Himself

2016
Rush: R40 Live

Rush: R40 Live

Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals

2015
Being Canadian

Being Canadian

Self

2015

Randy Johnson: The Big Picture

2015
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)

Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)

Himself

2014
Rush: R40

Rush: R40

Himself

2014
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997

Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997

Himself

2014
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981

Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981

Himself / Musician

2014
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour

Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour

Himself

2013
Rush: 2112

Rush: 2112

Himself

2012
Inner Rush

Inner Rush

Self

2012

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Fred

2012
RUSH: Time Machine

RUSH: Time Machine

Self

2011
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush

Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush

Himself

2011
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures

Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures

Himself

2010
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Self

2010
Rush : Working Men

Rush : Working Men

Himself

2009
I Love You, Man

I Love You, Man

Geddy Lee - Rush

2009
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection

Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection

Self

2009
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

Himself - Vocals, Bass

2008
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows

Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows

Himself

2007
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

Self

2007
Rush: R30

Rush: R30

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

2005
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Self

2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Self

2005
The Boys in Brazil

The Boys in Brazil

2003
Rush in Rio

Rush in Rio

Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers

2003
Toronto Rocks

Toronto Rocks

Self

2003
Rush: Different Stages - Live

Rush: Different Stages - Live

Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals

1998
Rush: A View From The Palace

Rush: A View From The Palace

Himself

1994
Rush: Chronicles

Rush: Chronicles

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1990
Rush: A Show of Hands

Rush: A Show of Hands

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1989
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour

Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1986
Tears Are Not Enough

Tears Are Not Enough

Self

1985
Rush: Through the Camera Eye

Rush: Through the Camera Eye

Himself

1985
Through the Camera Eye

Through the Camera Eye

1985
Rush: Exit... Stage Left

Rush: Exit... Stage Left

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

1982